Fans dissect the strategic and emotional reasons Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped Orochimaru from summoning Minato during their iconic battle in *Naruto*. Was it fear of facing Minato’s lightning-fast speed, guilt over Naruto’s tragic upbringing, or an awareness of Minato’s overwhelming power? Theories collide as fans debate retcons and the potential chaos of three Hokage joining the fight, proving that even the smallest details can ignite massive speculation.