Although Masashi Kishimoto brought his signature creation to a close after 15 years, Naruto continues to inspire, as Vietnamese artist Nguyen Quang Huy demonstrates with his "I Am Naruto" series.

Using everyday objects, from flowers to a peach pit to a conch, the 25-year-old artist recreates Naruto characters in whimsical illustrations. He previously took a similar approach with Marvel characters. "I’m interested not only in super heroes," he explains on Bored Panda, "but I’m also fond of comics and manga."

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