Naruto Info: Konoha Forehead Protector

All ninjas in the Naruto Anime wear forehead protectors of some sort. A ninja's forehead protector is a symbol of his allegiance to his village. All the ninja villages in Naruto's world have their own unique symbol. The Konoha forehead protector symbolizes a leaf, designating the hidden leaf village. The spiral in the symbol was once used as a target for ninjas to focus their energy and hone their techniques.

The forehead protector is not necessarily worn on the forehead. Many ninjas wear their forehead protector in different places on their body, showing their individuality. All display their forehead protectors with the dignity that comes with being a ninja. Naruto is overjoyed to have his forehead protector as it designates his status as a real ninja.