Naruto Uzumaki is one of the most famous and powerful shinobi in the world of Naruto. He is the son of Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, and Kushina Uzumaki, a member of the Uzumaki clan. But did you know that he also has a connection to another Hokage, Tsunade Senju?
Tsunade is the Fifth Hokage and one of the legendary Sannin. She is a descendant of the Senju and Uzumaki clans, and a master of medical ninjutsu. She is also Naruto’s great-aunt, although this is never explicitly stated in the series. How are they related? Let’s find out.
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The Senju-Uzumaki Connection
The Senju and Uzumaki clans are distant relatives, as they both share a common ancestor: Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths. Hagoromo had two sons: Indra and Asura. Indra inherited his father’s powerful eyes and became the ancestor of the Uchiha clan. Asura inherited his father’s strong body and will, and became the ancestor of the Senju clan.
The Uzumaki clan is a branch of the Senju clan, as they are also descendants of Asura. The Uzumaki clan was known for their longevity, vitality, and sealing techniques. They lived in Uzushiogakure, the Village Hidden by Whirling Tides, and had a close alliance with Konohagakure, the Village Hidden in the Leaves.
The First Hokage and His Wife
The first person to establish Konohagakure was Hashirama Senju, the leader of the Senju clan and the First Hokage. He was a powerful shinobi who could use Wood Release, a rare kekkei genkai that combines earth and water natures. He was also a reincarnation of Asura Otsutsuki, and had a strong sense of peace and compassion.
Hashirama married Mito Uzumaki, a kunoichi from the Uzumaki clan. She was also a skilled user of sealing techniques, and became the first jinchuriki of Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox. She helped Hashirama in his efforts to create a peaceful world for shinobi.
The Granddaughter of Hashirama and Mito
Hashirama and Mito had a son, who in turn had a daughter named Tsunade. Tsunade inherited her grandfather’s strength and her grandmother’s chakra control. She also inherited their will to protect Konoha and its people.
Tsunade grew up with her younger brother Nawaki, who dreamed of becoming Hokage like Hashirama. She also fell in love with Dan Kato, a shinobi who shared Nawaki’s ambition. However, both Nawaki and Dan died in the Second Shinobi World War, leaving Tsunade heartbroken and disillusioned.
Tsunade left Konoha with her teammates Jiraiya and Orochimaru, who were known as the legendary Sannin. She traveled around the world as a gambler and a healer, avoiding anything related to Konoha or Hokage.
The Fourth Hokage and His Wife
Meanwhile, another shinobi rose to prominence in Konoha: Minato Namikaze. He was a genius who mastered various techniques, such as Flying Thunder God Technique, Rasengan, and Sealing Jutsu: Eight Trigrams Seal. He was also a reincarnation of Asura Otsutsuki, like Hashirama before him.
Minato married Kushina Uzumaki, another kunoichi from the Uzumaki clan. She was also a jinchuriki of Kurama, like Mito before her. She had a fiery personality and a strong will.
Minato became the Fourth Hokage and led Konoha in the Third Shinobi World War. He earned respect and fame for his achievements, but also made enemies who sought revenge.
The Son of Minato and Kushina
Minato and Kushina had a son named Naruto Uzumaki. He was born on the day of the Nine-Tails’ attack on Konoha, orchestrated by Obito Uchiha. To save their son and their village, Minato and Kushina sacrificed their lives to seal Kurama inside Naruto.
Naruto grew up as an orphan without knowing his parents or his heritage. He was shunned by most people for being a jinchuriki, but he never gave up on his dream of becoming Hokage like his father.
Naruto met Jiraiya, his father’s teacher and Tsunade’s teammate. Jiraiya became Naruto’s mentor and taught him many things, such as Rasengan, Sage Mode, and the truth about his parents. Jiraiya also named Naruto after the protagonist of his first novel, which was inspired by his own ideals.
The Fifth Hokage and Her Student
Jiraiya also convinced Tsunade to return to Konoha and become the Fifth Hokage, after the death of the Third Hokage. Tsunade initially refused, but changed her mind after meeting Naruto. She saw in him the same spirit and determination as her brother and lover.
Tsunade became Naruto’s teacher and taught him medical ninjutsu and how to use his chakra more efficiently. She also gave him her necklace, which was a heirloom from Hashirama, as a sign of her faith in him.
Tsunade and Naruto developed a close bond, as they both shared the same dream of becoming Hokage, the same loss of their loved ones, and the same blood of the Senju and Uzumaki clans. They also shared the same stubbornness, courage, and compassion.
Conclusion
Tsunade and Naruto are related by blood, as they are both descendants of Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki. They are also related by spirit, as they are both reincarnations of Asura Otsutsuki. They are also related by fate, as they are both jinchuriki of Kurama.
However, their relationship is more than just a family tie. They are also friends, mentors, and comrades. They support each other in their goals and challenges, and they inspire each other to grow and improve.
Tsunade and Naruto are not just related. They are family.
