Naruto Uzumaki is one of the most popular and beloved characters in the anime world. He is the protagonist of the Naruto series, which follows his journey from a lonely orphan to a powerful ninja and the leader of his village. Naruto has many friends, allies, and mentors throughout the series, but one of the most important figures in his life is Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage and one of the legendary Sannin.
Tsunade is a descendant of the Senju clan, one of the founding families of Konoha, and the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, the first Hokage. She is also a distant relative of the Uzumaki clan, which is known for its strong life force and sealing techniques. Tsunade is a master of medical ninjutsu and has incredible strength and stamina. She is also the mentor of Sakura Haruno, Naruto’s teammate and love interest.
But how are Naruto and Tsunade related? Are they cousins, aunt and nephew, or something else? This question has been asked by many fans of the series, but the answer is not so simple. In this article, we will explore the family ties between Naruto and Tsunade, and reveal the truth behind their relationship.
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The Senju-Uzumaki Connection
According to sitename, Tsunade is related to Naruto through the Senju and Uzumaki clans. Tsunade is the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, the first Hokage, and Mito Uzumaki, the first jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails. Naruto’s father, Minato Namikaze, is believed to be the grandson of Hashirama Senju, making Tsunade Naruto’s great-aunt. Naruto’s mother, Kushina Uzumaki, is also a descendant of the Uzumaki clan, which is distantly related to Tsunade’s grandmother, Mito Uzumaki.
However, this connection is never explicitly confirmed in the manga or anime. It is only implied by some clues and hints, such as:
– Hashirama Senju had blond hair and blue eyes, just like Naruto and Minato.
– Minato Namikaze was chosen by Jiraiya, Tsunade’s teammate and lover, to be his student and successor.
– Kushina Uzumaki had red hair and a fiery personality, just like Mito Uzumaki.
– Naruto inherited the Nine-Tails from his mother, who inherited it from Mito Uzumaki.
– Naruto and Tsunade share some physical traits, such as their facial markings and their affinity for gambling.
The Bond Between Naruto and Tsunade
Since the very beginning, Tsunade and Naruto share an impeccable sweet yet naggy relationship. After Jiraya stated that Tsunade is his age, Naruto started teasing her for keeping her young appearance. Their exchange seemed more like bickering than quarreling.
Their relationship soon became more hostile when Naruto discovered that he could potentially kill his friends while under the fox’s influence, which made him resolve to rely on his power and find other ways to get stronger.
However, after he defeated Pain, Naruto realised that even though he had mastered Sage Mode, he could still not avoid using Kurama’s power and sought Killer B, the jinchuriki of Gyūki, to learn how to control it. With his mother and B’s help, Naruto managed to best Kurama in combat and take most of its chakra.
During the start of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kurama tried to instil doubt into Naruto by telling him that shouldering the hatred of an entire war was futile and reminding him of his failure to save Sasuke from revenge, but Naruto refuted with brimming confidence that regardless of the odds, he would still find a way to do something about them, before the young shinobi promised to resolve the fox’s hatred someday as well.
Despite audibly reproaching him for making such a claim, Kurama nevertheless had developed a level of respect for Naruto and his determination, even noting that he was different from the humans it had previously encountered, therefore allowing Naruto to utilise the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode without consequence.
Naruto helped Tsunade regain her faith and that was a turning point in her life. During the time they bonded so strongly, Naruto called her grandma.
Tsunade was also one of the first people to acknowledge Naruto’s potential and support his dream of becoming Hokage. She entrusted him with many important missions and responsibilities, such as retrieving Sasuke Uchiha from Orochimaru or fighting against Akatsuki. She also defended him from those who doubted or feared him, such as the elders of Konoha or the other Kage.
Tsunade also cared deeply for Naruto’s well-being and happiness. She healed him from his injuries, gave him advice and encouragement, and even risked her life to protect him from Pain’s attack. She also respected his choices and opinions, even when they conflicted with her own. For example, she allowed him to join the war against Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha, despite her initial reluctance.
Naruto, in turn, admired Tsunade for her strength, wisdom, and kindness. He respected her authority and followed her orders, even when they were difficult or dangerous. He also trusted her judgment and valued her guidance. He also showed concern and gratitude for her sacrifices and efforts, such as when he thanked her for saving his life or when he worried about her coma.
Naruto also inherited some of Tsunade’s traits and skills, such as:
– Her chakra-enhanced strength, which he used to punch enemies or break through barriers.
– Her medical ninjutsu, which he learned from Sakura and used to heal himself or others.
– Her creation rebirth technique, which he combined with his Six Paths Sage Mode to regenerate his lost eye.
– Her gambling habit, which he displayed when he bet on the outcome of his fights or when he played cards with his friends.
Conclusion
Naruto and Tsunade are related by blood through the Senju and Uzumaki clans, but they are also related by bond through their shared experiences and ideals. They are more than just great-aunt and great-nephew, they are also master and student, leader and follower, and friends and family. They have influenced each other’s lives in many ways and have helped each other grow as shinobi and as people. They are both proud members of the Will of Fire, and they both carry on the legacy of their ancestors. They are Naruto Uzumaki and Tsunade Senju, the Seventh Hokage and the Fifth Hokage.
