Will of Fire

The is a recurring element through the Naruto series. It is and ideal, and the life philosophy held and lived by Hashirama Senju, which has since been passed on to many ninja from Konohagakure. It states that every Leaf shinobi must love, believe, cherish and fight for the village's sake, as many previous generations had done before them. While the 'Will of Fire' can represent the collective wishes and dreams of the Konoha as a whole, the 'Will of Fire' may also represent the wishes and dreams of an individual.

According to Hiruzen Sarutobi, the "Will of Fire" is what gives the shinobi the strength to continuing fighting against all odds, building willpower and strength of character. It is also symbolic of the hopes and dreams of the previous generation passed to the next, for example when Asuma Sarutobi was killed, the his hopes and dreams was passed to Shikamaru Nara who would in turn pass it on to Asuma's and Kurenai Yuhi's child.