Naruto

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Uzumaki Naruto
Original Name	鸣人
Alias(es)	Nine-Tails' jinchūriki
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Team 7
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; remains a genin during the later search mission 297
Status	Alive; participates in the battle against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki 391
Parentage	Son of the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato 52 287
First Appearance	Chapter 6, “Originating from the First Glance”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Academy-era combat foundation	53, 67	Kei's guidance develops Naruto's practical combat ability beyond his poor academic standing; Kakashi later judges him a fully qualified ninja whose combat ability surpasses Sasuke's.
Summoning Technique	129	Summons Gamabunta, the chief toad of Mount Myōboku, though Gamabunta initially refuses to fully obey him.
Shadow Clone tactics and Dimension Slash	132, 133	Uses Shadow Clones to disrupt Neji's Byakugan and deceives him with a clone. He also employs Kei's A-rank wind-nature Dimension Slash without drawing on the Nine-Tails.
Four-tailed transformation	223	Anger over Sasuke causes Naruto to lose control and enter a dangerous four-tailed state while fighting Orochimaru.
Rasenshuriken	269, 270	Uses Rasenshuriken against Mōryō while protecting Shion.
Nine-Tails chakra mastery	353	Completes training with Killer B and forcibly gains control over the Nine-Tails' chakra; his physical speed is compared to the Fourth Raikage's.
Sage Mode and Nine-Tails Chakra Mode	367	Is capable of using Sage Mode alongside Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

Background

Naruto grows up isolated in Konoha, with the villagers treating him as the substitute for the Nine-Tails sealed within him. When he first meets Ueno Kei, he has been beaten unconscious after trying to help a bullied girl. Despite claiming to have no parents, he maintains an outwardly optimistic attitude and accepts Kei's friendship. 6 52

Kei becomes Naruto's first close companion in the village and a family-like older-brother figure. Naruto studies ninja books with him, but initially chooses play over Kei's exhausting training routine. 8 9 Naruto later learns basic chakra application, tree climbing, water walking, and combat fundamentals through Kei's guidance. 53 67

At the Academy, Naruto performs poorly in written examinations and repeatedly fails the Clone Technique, yet his practical fighting ability develops rapidly. He skips classes, argues with Iruka, and insists that he is already strong enough to graduate. 53 67

Appearance

Naruto is a blond-haired, blue-eyed shinobi who originally bears six whisker-like marks on his face from the Nine-Tails' chakra. 8 130 159

• Ueno Kei removes the six facial marks with a special chakra blade; ordinary methods would have allowed them to regrow. 130
• During the Chūnin Exams, he wears a white short-sleeved ceremonial robe bearing the Uzumaki Clan crest, combat clothes underneath, and long ninja pants. 130
• Kei also prepares red and black outfits for him to replace his older clothing. 130
• His altered appearance strongly resembles the Fourth Hokage, causing several observers to recognize the resemblance. 131

Personality

Naruto is compassionate and resilient. Even as an ostracized child, he tries to protect others and conceals his loneliness behind optimism and boisterous behavior. 6 His initial ambition to become Hokage is tied to his desire for recognition and acceptance. 9 161

He is impulsive when those close to him are threatened, particularly Sasuke. Sasuke's apparent death during the Land of Waves mission drives Naruto toward vengeance, while Sasuke's later defection leaves him deeply despondent. 77 159 Nevertheless, he matures into a more composed and confident shinobi, eventually accepting that he must stand on his own rather than depend entirely on Kei's protection. 206 353

Abilities & Skills

Chakra Reserves and Physical Combat

Naruto possesses exceptionally large chakra reserves, allowing him to use large numbers of Shadow Clones and sustain prolonged combat. Kakashi considers his chakra application, taijutsu, and combat readiness far above his Academy reputation. 67

• His combat ability is considered superior to Sasuke's shortly after graduation. 67
• After mastering the Nine-Tails' chakra, his raw speed is compared to that of the Fourth Raikage. 353
• His early weakness lies in theory and standard Clone Technique practice rather than practical fighting. 53 67

Shadow Clone Jutsu

Naruto uses Shadow Clones both for overwhelming pressure and deception.

• The Byakugan cannot distinguish his original body from his clones. 132
• He tricks Neji by allowing a clone to take the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Two Palms before attacking from behind. 133
• His large chakra pool allows him to create clones in quantities that trouble even Kakashi. 67

Dimension Slash

Dimension Slash is an A-rank wind-nature technique taught to Naruto by Ueno Kei before the Chūnin Exams. 133

• Produces three highly destructive wind blades made of chakra. 133
• Its speed is difficult to react to under normal circumstances. 133
• Poor chakra control can cause the blades to scatter and injure Naruto himself. 133
• Neji withstands the technique with Rotation but is injured by it. 133

Summoning Technique

Naruto forms a summoning contract with the Toad Clan and summons Gamabunta. 128 129

• Gamabunta evaluates Naruto's worthiness as a contractor and initially refuses to simply follow his orders. 129
• Jiraiya considers Naruto to have learned summoning ninjutsu well, aided by the chakra he can borrow from the Nine-Tails. 128

Rasenshuriken

Naruto uses Senjutsu—Rasenshuriken during the battle against Mōryō. 269 302

• He deploys it after creating Shadow Clones during his confrontation with Tobi. 302
• The technique contributes to Naruto and Kei's defeat of Mōryō. 269 270

Nine-Tails Chakra and Sage Mode

Naruto contains the Nine-Tails, whose chakra grants immense power but initially threatens to overwhelm his judgment. 223 287

• His four-tailed transformation is triggered by rage and cannot be calmed through ordinary intervention. 223 225
• Kei restrains the transformation with the Blood Spirit Five-Seal Barrier and seals away the leaking chakra with a scroll. 225
• Killer B guides Naruto through training that allows him to forcibly control and draw upon the Nine-Tails' chakra. 353
• Naruto can later combine Sage Mode with Nine-Tails Chakra Mode. 367

Relationships

• Ueno Kei — Naruto's sworn older brother, earliest friend, and combat mentor. Kei treats him as family, trains him, protects him during Nine-Tails transformations, and later recognizes him as someone able to stand on his own. 6 53 225 353
• Uchiha Sasuke — Rival and deeply valued friend. Naruto's response to Sasuke's apparent death and defection shows the intensity of their bond. 77 159 230
• Hatake Kakashi — Team 7's jōnin leader. Kakashi recognizes Kei's influence on Naruto's combat ability and guides Naruto alongside Sasuke and Sakura. 67 68
• Jiraiya — Mentor during Naruto's three-year training journey. Naruto returns stronger and determined to become a Hokage like his father. 196
• Haruno Sakura — Team 7 teammate and trusted companion. Naruto treats her like family after their reunion in Konoha. 196
• Killer B — Teacher in Nine-Tails chakra control; his training enables Naruto to master the beast's chakra. 343 353
• Namikaze Minato — Naruto's father, the Fourth Hokage. Minato's residual chakra recognizes Kei as the person who stayed by Naruto's side in childhood. 287
• The Nine-Tails — The tailed beast sealed within Naruto. Their relationship begins in hostility and restraint, with Naruto ultimately forcing access to its chakra rather than receiving its cooperation. 287 353

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Early life and Academy — Meets Ueno Kei after defending a bullied girl, gains his first close friend, and receives foundational combat guidance despite weak academic performance. 6 53 67
• Land of Waves — Joins Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura on the mission to the Land of Waves. His battle with Haku and Sasuke's apparent sacrifice reveal the depth of his bond with Sasuke. 67 76 77
• Chūnin Exams — Faces Hyuga Neji with Shadow Clones and Dimension Slash, overcoming the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Two Palms through deception. 132 133
• Sasuke pursuit — Fails to bring Sasuke back and is left emotionally devastated, but remains committed to saving him. 159 230
• Gaara rescue — Reunites with Kei after three years of training under Jiraiya and joins the mission to rescue Gaara. He sets aside his anger toward Itachi when Kei reminds him of the mission's priority. 196 207
• Orochimaru encounter — Loses control in a four-tailed transformation while trying to save Sasuke; Kei is forced to restrain and seal his Nine-Tails chakra. 223 225
• Mōryō conflict — Protects Shion, uses Rasenshuriken against Mōryō, and fights alongside Kei to defeat the threat. 262 269 270
• Nine-Tails training and war — Trains under Killer B, masters the Nine-Tails' chakra, and receives greater trust from Kei as the Shinobi Allied Forces confront their enemies. 342 353 360
• Final battle — Stands with Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, and Kei against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki. 391

Notable Quotes

“Big Brother Kei! I feel incredibly good right now! Let the battle begin!” 353

“Bastard! Give Sasuke back!” 302