Kushina

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Uzumaki Kushina (玖辛奈) 38
Alias(es)	Hyuga Matsuba's wife 248
Gender	Female 38
Affiliation	Konohagakure 247
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; frontline combatant and member of Tsunade's team 50 247
Status	Alive 446
First Appearance	Chapter 38

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Adamantine Sealing Chains	50	Demonstrated six chakra chains, using five to surround Tsunade and one to strike.
Magma-Magma Fruit	65	Consumed the fruit and gained magma elementalization; her initial uncontrolled use scorched the surrounding area and exhausted her chakra.
Sage Body cultivation enhanced	160	Drank medicine that improved her Sage Body cultivation and physical power, though its effect was less dramatic on her than on weaker recipients.
Wood Release	239, 247	Learned Wood Release and used trees to bind Cloud ninja, drain their chakra, and kill them.
Perfect Sage Body and Flying Thunder God	248	Possessed the perfected Sage Body, granting immense physical strength and chakra reserves; had also mastered the Flying Thunder God.
Half Six Paths level	271	Was described as half Six Paths level, though still unable to use even basic spatial techniques inside Mikoto's Heavenly Door.
Sage Mode	410	Activated Sage Mode with red facial markings and a red robe; wielded Truth-Seeking Orbs during her prolonged duel with Tsunade.
Six Paths Mode	439	Activated a white robe with red patterns and twelve Truth-Seeking Orbs while fighting Six Paths Madara.

Background / History

Kushina arrived in Konohagakure with Uzumaki Tomoko after her country was destroyed. Though she acted confrontational and boyish, she was anxious in an unfamiliar village and relied heavily on Tomoko, then her only friend. Her classmates mocked her red hair and appearance upon her arrival at the Academy. 38 39

She immediately clashed with Hyuga Matsuba after taking Mikoto's seat and provoking him. During classroom introductions, Kushina declared that she wanted to become Hokage, but Matsuba saw through her tough façade and reduced her to tears. Despite their hostile beginning, she felt inexplicably safe around him. 38 39

After Matsuba accidentally knocked her from a tree and caught her, Kushina developed feelings for him. She later demanded that he marry her; Matsuba agreed and accepted her as his girlfriend. She eventually publicly identified herself as his wife. 42 45 248

Hiruzen Sarutobi considered Kushina a possible Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, but rejected her in favor of Tomoko because he considered Kushina too fiery and difficult to control. 46

Appearance

Kushina is a red-haired girl whose round, rosy face led classmates to compare her to an apple. Her hair visibly floats when she is enraged. 38 39 247

• Bright red hair. 38
• Round face and rosy cheeks. 39
• Red Sage Mode markings and matching robe. 410
• White Six Paths Mode robe with red patterns and twelve Truth-Seeking Orbs. 439

Personality

Kushina is outspoken, competitive, and intensely proud of her strength. She dislikes being dismissed because she is a woman, seeks opportunities to show off, and refuses to back down from rivals such as Tsunade and Otsutsuki Kaguya. 65 410 446

Her aggression is matched by a protective streak. She defends Tomoko, attacks those who insult her friends, takes in Uzumaki Karin after her mother's death, and goes to war after Cloud ninja target Tomoko and threaten Konohagakure. 39 70 247 324

Kushina is also possessive of Matsuba and frequently reacts with jealousy toward women who show him attention, including Tomoko, Nohara Rin, and Kaguya. Her arguments are often exaggerated or theatrical; she openly boasts about her victories and can cry on command to manipulate a situation. 198 298 364 432 446

Abilities & Skills

Fuinjutsu

Kushina possesses the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques.

• Adamantine Sealing Chains — Produces six chakra chains capable of surrounding and attacking an opponent. 50
• Truth-Seeking Orbs — In Sage Mode, she can form the orbs into weapons, including a staff. 410

Magma-Magma Fruit

After consuming the Magma-Magma Fruit, Kushina gained the ability to transform into magma and generate overwhelming heat. 65

• Can absorb incoming flames to increase her magma's temperature. 78
• Created Magma Rasengan, combining Rasengan with magma to incinerate multiple enemies. 78
• Uses magma to melt ice, disperse mist, and reshape battlefields. 253 410
• Her magma can be countered by sufficient water, Armament Haki, or Yin-Yang Release. 86

Wood Release

Kushina developed Wood Release despite its difficulty for others to master. 239

• Summons trees to restrain enemies. 247
• Drains captured targets' chakra through the trees before impaling them with enlarged branches. 247
• Creates supplies and objects through Wood Release. 247

Sage Body, Sage Mode, and Six Paths Power

Kushina's Sage Body grants exceptional chakra reserves, strength, and speed. By the Cloud conflict, her physical power exceeded that of the Third Raikage. 160 248

• Sage Mode — Grants red markings, a red robe, and sustained combat ability alongside Truth-Seeking Orbs. 410
• Six Paths Mode — Provides twelve Truth-Seeking Orbs and enough power to severely injure Six Paths Madara. 439
• Continuous Magma Fist and Giant Rasengan — Six Paths Mode attacks that overwhelmed Madara and created a massive magma-filled crater. 439

Mobility and Combat Techniques

• Flying Thunder God — Mastered by the battle against the Third Raikage. 248
• Moon Walk — Allows mid-air movement and was used to evade the Third Raikage's Hell Spear. 250
• Observation Haki — Lets her read an opponent's movements closely enough to evade attacks before they land. 250
• Armament Haki: Finger Gun — Used to kill Kinshiki Otsutsuki. 442
• Mind's Eye of the Kagura — Gives her the ability to locate people when she actively seeks them. 430

Relationships

• Hyuga Matsuba — Began as her Academy rival, became her boyfriend after she demanded marriage, and is later identified by Kushina as her husband. Their relationship is affectionate but marked by jealousy and constant banter. 42 45 153 248
• Uchiha Mikoto — Close friend, teammate, and frequent partner in combat. The two worked together against Tsunade, trained Uchiha Izumi, and remain emotionally close despite competing for Matsuba's attention. 50 156 307
• Tsunade — A relative who watched over Kushina from childhood and later became her jōnin instructor. They share a fierce but friendly rivalry. 42 50 410
• Uzumaki Tomoko — Fellow Uzumaki and Kushina's only friend when she first arrived in Konoha. Kushina remains protective of her, though Tomoko's interest in Matsuba causes tension. 39 247 298
• Uchiha Izumi — A young Uchiha whom Kushina takes an interest in and supports. Kushina arranged for Mikoto to become Izumi's teacher and defended her during Sharingan training. 299 307
• Otsutsuki Kaguya — Domestic rival and frequent opponent in petty disputes and physical fights; despite their hostility, they fought on the same side against Madara and Hagoromo. 364 439
• Uzumaki Karin — A younger Uzumaki taken in by Kushina after Karin's mother died. Kushina destroyed Kusagakure to avenge her. 324

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy and Team Formation

• Enters the Academy with Tomoko, antagonizes Matsuba, and declares her ambition to become Hokage. 38 39
• Joins Matsuba, Mikoto, and Tsunade's team after graduation; her sealing chains and coordination with Mikoto allow the girls to fight Tsunade to a draw. 50

Magma-Magma Fruit and Early Missions

• Eats the Magma-Magma Fruit to increase her strength, initially causing widespread collateral damage because of poor chakra management. 65
• Defeats enemy shinobi with Magma Rasengan after absorbing their combined Fire Style attacks. 78
• Develops Wood Release, Sage Body enhancements, and advanced mobility techniques. 160 239 248

Cloud Ninja Conflict

• Leads Mikoto and Sara toward the Cloud battlefield after Cloud ninja attack Tomoko. 247
• Interrogates a captured patrol to learn the Third Raikage's plans and location. 247
• Defeats the Third Raikage, turning the battlefield into a volcanic wasteland; her victory is later publicized through a televised interview. 251 252

Uchiha Izumi's Mentorship

• Takes an interest in Izumi after the girl waits outside Matsuba's shop overnight. 299
• Brings Mikoto to meet Izumi and helps establish Mikoto as Izumi's teacher. 304 305
• Supports Izumi's training and defends her from Matsuba's callous behavior during the Sharingan awakening process. 307

Fourth Shinobi World War

• Joins Matsuba and Kaguya after the Ten-Tails is revived. 432
• Activates Six Paths Mode and overwhelms Six Paths Madara with Continuous Magma Fist and Giant Rasengan. 439
• Kills Kinshiki Otsutsuki with an Armament Haki Finger Gun during the confrontation with the Otsutsuki trio. 442

Notable Quotes

“I am Hyuga Matsuba's wife, Uzumaki Kushina.” 248

“I'll show you what a woman stronger than you is, you damn bastard who judges people by their appearance!” 439

Trivia

• Kushina dislikes cilantro and petty people. 39
• Her classmates initially mocked her as resembling an apple because of her red hair and round face. 38 39
• She was not selected as the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki because Hiruzen considered Tomoko more obedient. 46
• Kushina frequently bites Matsuba when angered or jealous. 86 153