Naruto

Biodata

Personality

Naruto is outspoken, competitive, and unwilling to back down from a challenge. He accepts Uchiha Cheng's provocation to spar and confidently claims his chakra as an advantage. 169

He is also protective of his teammates and entrusted duties. During the mission to protect Tazuna, Naruto assures Kakashi that he and Sakura will not let their teacher down. 223 After recovering from Uchiha Itachi's influence, he responds positively to Cheng and Jiraiya's support. 198 199

Abilities & Skills

Chidori

Naruto can use Chidori, though his chakra reserves initially limit him to two uses. 182

• His available uses are depleted during combat with Gaara. 182
• He relies on a teammate's cooperation when attempting to use the technique under low-chakra conditions. 182

Seduction Technique

Naruto uses the Seduction Technique with Cheng to persuade Jiraiya to become their mentor. 278

• Cheng ensures Naruto does not use the technique improperly. 278

Team Combat

• Works with Cheng to track Haku's movements and plan around the enemy's speed and mist cover. 231
• Continues fighting despite physical and mental exhaustion. 231
• Attempts to persuade Sasuke to return to Konoha rather than follow Orochimaru. 453 458

Relationships

• Uchiha Cheng — Friend, sparring partner, and frequent combat ally. Cheng supports Naruto through personal hardship and fights beside him against Haku. 169 198 231
• Kakashi Hatake — Team leader and mentor; Kakashi entrusts Naruto with protecting Tazuna during battle. 219 223
• Jiraiya — Mentor who agrees to train Naruto and Cheng with methods suited to their individual chakra characteristics. 198 278
• Sakura — Teammate who fights alongside Naruto and Cheng on Kakashi's team. 219 228
• Uchiha Sasuke — Comrade Naruto repeatedly tries to bring back from Orochimaru's side. 453 458
• Konohamaru — Disciple who refers to Naruto as his master and tries to avenge Naruto's defeat by challenging Cheng. 125

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Training and Examinations

Naruto accompanies Cheng during an examination in which the proctor suppresses the participants' perception. He later joins Cheng against the Snake Man after Sakura is knocked unconscious. 157 160

Recovery from Uchiha Itachi's Influence

Naruto confronts Uchiha Itachi alone and becomes trapped in an isolating mental state. Cheng and Jiraiya initially let him resolve the conflict himself, then help him recover after he withdraws. 198 199

Land of Waves Mission

As part of Kakashi's team, Naruto helps protect Tazuna. Haku catches him inside the Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals, prompting Cheng to enter the technique to support him. 219 223 227 228

Naruto and Cheng subsequently cooperate against Haku, using Shadow Clones, tracking Haku's movement, and encouraging one another to continue fighting. 231

Search for Sasuke

Naruto joins the effort to stop Sasuke from leaving with Orochimaru. He attempts to convince Sasuke to return, but Sasuke refuses and chooses Orochimaru's path. 453 458 460

Notable Quotes

“Kakashi-sensei, rest assured! With Xiao Ying and me here, we definitely won't let you down!” 223