Tsunade

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tsunade (纲手)
Alias(es)	Princess Tsunade; Sister Tsunade 13 14
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Senju clan 1 56
Occupation/Role	Medical ninja; one of Konoha's Legendary Sannin 67 75
Status	Alive 225
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background

After Senju Taiyi's death, Tsunade took responsibility for Liuxia, having promised Taiyi that she would look after him. She invited Liuxia to live with her and her younger brother Nawaki in the sparsely populated Senju clan grounds. 1 9

She guided Liuxia and Nawaki through their earliest chakra-extraction training, warning them that worsening tensions in the ninja world could lead to another war. 2

Tsunade returned to Konoha enraged by the destruction of the Uzumaki clan and Konoha's failure to protect its ally. Despite initially frightening Kushina with her temper and strength, she welcomed the orphaned Uzumaki girl as family. 13

When Liuxia sought access to Summoning Jutsu, Tsunade tested him in a sparring match: he had to endure against her for the duration of one burning incense stick. Though he collapsed after exhausting himself, she recognized the Rasengan's potential and gave him a blood contract connected to Shikkotsu Forest. 14 15 16

Appearance

Tsunade is a striking blonde woman with light-yellow hair tied into a large ponytail. 1

• Often described as beautiful and physically imposing. 1 57
• Has a powerful presence that initially intimidates Kushina. 13
• Wears a necklace she later entrusts to Liuxia. 67

Personality

Tsunade is outspoken, impulsive, and physically demonstrative. She casually knocks Nawaki on the head, reacts furiously when she believes the Shimura clan has bullied her family, and has little patience for formal decorum around Konoha's elders. 1 14 19

Her harshness is paired with fierce protectiveness. She took in Liuxia after Taiyi's death, worries intensely over Nawaki and Liuxia during wartime, and personally sees them off before a dangerous mission. 1 58 67

She is also capable of warmth and teasing. Her banter with Liuxia becomes increasingly affectionate, though she becomes jealous when Hyuga Suzuran is discussed. 50 83 137

Abilities & Skills

Strength of a Hundred Fist and Taijutsu

Tsunade possesses overwhelming physical strength and close-combat skill, able to destroy attacks, terrain, and defensive positions with direct strikes.

• Uses Strength of a Hundred Fist to blow away incoming shuriken and shatter Liuxia's Water Dragon Jutsu. 9 14
• Uses Heavenly Foot of Pain to create craters and fissures in the ground. 14 15
• Uses a Chakra Scalpel in close combat against Liuxia. 15
• Restrains herself during her spar with Liuxia because she does not want to seriously injure him. 15

Medical Ninjutsu

Tsunade is regarded as the world's greatest medical ninja and applies her skill both in instruction and on the battlefield. 75

• Taught Liuxia basic medical ninjutsu, allowing him to treat Uchiha Yan's injuries. 35
• Researched antidotes for Hanzo's salamander poison during the Land of Rain campaign. 67 78
• Treated wounded members of the Ninja Alliance alongside Orochimaru during Uchiha Madara's assault. 198
• Summoned Katsuyu to distribute healing among injured ninja. 198

Slug Summoning

Tsunade holds a summoning contract with Shikkotsu Forest. 14 16

• Uses the Summoning Jutsu to call Katsuyu. 198
• Fought alongside Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and their summons during Konoha's counterattack against Amegakure. 70 72
• Released her summon when Hanzo's poisonous mist made continued deployment unsafe. 72

Equipment / Items

• Necklace — A precious personal necklace Tsunade gives Liuxia after he saves Nawaki, as a token of gratitude. 67

Relationships

• Senju Liuxia — Initially her ward and student; she trains him, tests him for access to summoning, and later develops a romantic relationship with him. 1 14 58 137 191
• Nawaki — Her younger brother. She frequently disciplines his recklessness but is deeply concerned for his safety. 1 13 67
• Uzumaki Mito — Her grandmother and the head of the Senju-Uzumaki household. 11 56
• Senju Hashirama — Her grandfather, the First Hokage. 196
• Kushina Uzumaki — Her adopted younger sister within Mito's household; Tsunade welcomes her after the Uzumaki clan's destruction. 11 13
• Jiraiya — Fellow Legendary Sannin and longtime comrade; his unrequited confession to her becomes a source of teasing among their allies. 72 74
• Orochimaru — Fellow Legendary Sannin and battlefield partner, particularly during the battle against Hanzo and later medical relief efforts. 72 78 198
• Hatake Sakumo — A respected senior whose wife Tsunade treats during pregnancy. 137

Story Role / Major Arcs

Liuxia's Guardian and Mentor

Tsunade becomes Liuxia's caretaker following Taiyi's funeral, brings him into her household, and helps train both him and Nawaki before they enter the Ninja Academy. 1 2

Shikkotsu Forest Trial

She tests Liuxia's resolve and combat ability when he asks to learn Summoning Jutsu. After witnessing his Rasengan, she acknowledges its A-rank potential and enables his connection to Shikkotsu Forest. 14 15 16

Land of Rain Campaign

Tsunade serves in Konoha's medical logistics during the war against Amegakure, develops poison countermeasures, summons slugs for battle, and pushes herself to her limits against Hanzo. 67 70 72 78

Protection of the Uzumaki Survivors

After the war, Tsunade accompanies Liuxia when he encounters Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, and Nayuki Uzumaki. She supports the effort to bring the surviving Uzumaki family members to Konoha. 83

Ninja Alliance Crisis

During Uchiha Madara's attack on Konoha, Tsunade and Orochimaru focus on treating the wounded. She summons Katsuyu to provide large-scale medical support. 198

Ōtsutsuki Crisis

Tsunade joins the effort against Otsutsuki Kaguya and remains concerned for Liuxia while he pursues Kaguya across her dimensions. 210

Notable Quotes

“You two brats, you must, you absolutely must come back alive, you hear me!” 58

“If you can last against me for the time it takes for one incense stick to burn, I will acknowledge your strength and teach you the Summoning Jutsu.” 14