Naruto

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Naruto Uzumaki (鸣人)
Alias(es)	Seventh Hokage
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Allied Shinobi Forces
Occupation/Role	Hokage of Konohagakure; proctor of the Chunin Exams' Forest of Death stage
Status	Alive; severely injured following the Allied Shinobi Forces' defeat
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Appearance

Naruto has golden hair and azure eyes. As Hokage, he wears a white Hokage cloak; during the conflict with Sakuya, he is later seen wrapped in bandages after sustaining severe injuries. 7 18 49 50

• Golden hair, described as losing some of its usual luster after the war. 49
• Azure eyes that become stern and heavy when acting as Hokage. 11 21
• Wears the white Hokage cloak while overseeing official duties and the Chunin Exams. 18

Personality

Naruto balances an outwardly warm, expressive nature with the burden of leadership. He complains openly about difficult administrative problems, but consistently accepts responsibility rather than avoiding it. When Kakashi reveals the truth behind Sakuya and Lian, Naruto resolves to protect them despite recognizing the danger and political complications involved. 7

As Hokage, he can be severe when civilians or children are endangered. He reprimands the academy students who entered the forbidden Uchiha compound, imposes penalties, and stresses that their actions could have led to death or capture. 11 He similarly confronts Sakuya over the exposure of his Sharingan and Uchiha identity, acknowledging Konoha's failure toward the brothers while establishing that revenge cannot endanger innocent people or village stability. 21

Abilities & Skills

Hokage Leadership

Naruto presides over Konoha's responses to threats from Root, Sakuya, and the Phantom Branch Village.

• Arranges protection and a new identity for the surviving Uchiha brothers after Kakashi verifies their existence. 5
• Punishes students for illegally entering the former Uchiha clan grounds. 11
• Oversees the Forest of Death as its Chunin Exam proctor. 18
• Participates in the Five Kage Summit and debates the response to Sakuya's organization. 40
• Remains involved in the Allied Shinobi Forces' decisions despite severe injuries. 49 50

Kurama Mode

Naruto can enter Kurama Mode and wield multiple chakra arms in battle.

• Immediately activates Kurama Mode upon returning to Konoha during Sakuya's attack. 29
• Uses chakra arms to attack Sakuya, though Sakuya's Uchiha Reflection deflects much of the assault. 29
• Joins Sasuke in launching the Six Paths: Ultra-Big Ball Rasenshuriken against Sakuya. 29

Shadow Clone Technique

Naruto employs the Multi Shadow Clone Technique during large-scale combat.

• Creates numerous golden Rasengan-wielding clones during the siege of Phantom Branch Village. 44

Relationships

• Kakashi Hatake — Former Hokage and trusted adviser. Kakashi reveals the truth of Sakuya and Lian's Uchiha heritage to Naruto, prompting Naruto to take responsibility for protecting them. 5 7
• Uchiha Sakuya / Shuoyue — Initially a Konoha youth Naruto vows to protect; later a defected shinobi and leader of Phantom Branch Village whom Naruto must oppose as Hokage. 7 21 25 40
• Hatake Lian — Sakuya's brother and one of the Uchiha descendants Naruto seeks to protect; Naruto supports him when Sakuya's defection is announced. 7 25
• Himawari Uzumaki — His daughter. Naruto is protective of her and reacts sternly when her expedition to the Uchiha compound puts her in danger. 9 11
• Hinata — His wife; they discuss Himawari's friendship with Sakuya and Lian at home. 9
• Uchiha Sasuke — Trusted ally whose return during the Konoha attack allows them to confront Sakuya together. Sasuke later takes Naruto's place in the decisive duel with Sakuya. 29 50
• Uchiha Obito — Naruto recognizes Sakuya and Lian as Obito's disciples and feels responsible for their protection. 7
• Gaara, Chojuro, Kurotsuchi, and A — Fellow Kage with whom Naruto coordinates the response to the Phantom Branch Village, despite major disagreements over strategy. 40 49

Story Role / Major Arcs

Protecting the Uchiha Survivors

Naruto assists Kakashi in establishing new identities for Sakuya and Ren/Lian so they can enter Konoha safely. 5 After learning they were trained by Obito's lingering consciousness and carry Uchiha blood, he commits himself to protecting them. 7

Academy and Chunin Exam Oversight

Naruto disciplines the children involved in the Uchiha-compound incident, recognizing that Sakuya and Lian saved them while refusing to overlook the danger they created. 11 He later serves as proctor for the Forest of Death stage of the Chunin Exams. 18

Sakuya's Revenge and Defection

After Sakuya exposes his Sharingan during the Chunin Exams, Naruto warns him that Konoha's failure toward the Uchiha brothers does not justify endangering innocents. He permits action against Root only within strict limits. 21 Following the destruction of Root's Northern Territory stronghold, Naruto announces Sakuya's defection to those close to him. 25

Conflict with Phantom Branch Village

Naruto and Sasuke return to Konoha during Sakuya's attempt to seize Fu, the Seven-Tails jinchuriki. Naruto battles Sakuya in Kurama Mode but cannot prevent Obito from extracting Sakuya and Fu with Kamui. 29

At the Five Kage Summit, Naruto argues that confronting Sakuya requires more than immediate retaliation, noting Sakuya's past connection to Konoha and Lian's continued presence there. 40 He later fights in the Allied assault on Phantom Branch Village, where Sakuya and Madara inflict severe losses on the alliance. 43 44

Valley of the End Aftermath

With the Allied Forces devastated, Naruto is considered their strongest remaining possible challenger for Sakuya's proposed duel. 49 Though determined to fight, he is too badly injured and chakra-depleted; Sasuke instead faces Sakuya at the Valley of the End. 50

Notable Quotes

“I absolutely, absolutely must protect them! Because that is my Ninja Way!” 7

“Revenge is fine. But it must be under the rules of the Anbu, and with my permission!” 21