Tsunade

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tsunade Senju (纲手)
Alias(es)	Princess Tsunade; “Big Fatty Sheep”
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Occupation/Role	Fifth Hokage; medical ninja; one of the Legendary Sannin
First Appearance	Chapter 31

Background / History

Tsunade is the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, and a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. She earned the title of one of the Legendary Sannin during the Second Great Ninja War. 31 288

Before returning to Konoha, she wandered the Ninja World and gambled heavily. In one gambling den, she wore a green robe marked with the character for gambling and was losing money when a sneeze interrupted a crucial bet. 31

After the Third Hokage’s death, Jiraiya declined the Hokage position and nominated Tsunade. Her lineage, Sannin status, strength, prestige, and standing as the Ninja World’s strongest medical ninja made her the leading candidate for Fifth Hokage. 288 321

Tsunade returned to Konoha with Jiraiya, Naruto, and Shizune, creating immediate expectation that she would assume the vacant office. She was subsequently installed as the Fifth Hokage. 321 328

Appearance

Tsunade is depicted with long golden hair, a diamond-shaped blue mark on her forehead, and a green gambling robe during her time away from Konoha. 31

• Long golden hair. 31
• Blue diamond-shaped forehead mark. 31
• Wore a green robe bearing the character for gambling. 31

Personality

Tsunade is blunt, forceful, and prone to anger when confronted with political obstruction. During a dispute involving Danzo and the village advisors, she destroyed a table with a single punch and directly demanded an explanation. 326

Despite her temper and desire to escape work through drinking or gambling, she takes village security seriously. She warns against power gained through shortcuts and considers a ninja’s perseverance the foundation of genuine strength. 562 565

As Hokage, she is protective of Konoha’s personnel and expects decisive action when danger arises. Her concern over a delayed mission involving Hinata, Rock Lee, and Tenten leads her to stress that someone must step forward first when a crisis occurs. 658 659

Abilities & Skills

Medical Ninjutsu

Tsunade is regarded as the strongest medical ninja in the Ninja World and personally treats severe injuries when necessary. 321 459

• Personally treated Choji Akimichi and Neji Hyuga after their return to Konoha. 459
• Diagnosed Mizuki’s medicine-enhanced power as the result of depleted bodily potential and life force. 561 562
• Her medical standing is used as the benchmark for other healers; Shinnō is described as second only to her. 855 875
• Maintains strict authority while treating patients and does not tolerate interference in her professional work. 459

Monstrous Strength

Tsunade possesses overwhelming physical strength.

• Shattered a table with one punch during an argument with Danzo and the advisors. 326
• Attacked Hinata with a stomp that created a massive crater and extensive cracks in the ground. 947

Summoning Jutsu

Tsunade can summon a massive Slug for battlefield support. 947

• Summoned the Slug to heal injured Root ninja. 947
• Used the Slug to occupy Hinata’s Stone Giant while preparing to confront Hinata herself. 947

Leadership and Administration

As Fifth Hokage, Tsunade oversees missions, responds to political threats, and coordinates Konoha’s personnel. 658 1143

• Reviews the deployment of Anbu and regular ninja squads with Shizune. 658
• Assigned Team 7 to assist Wasabi Jirocho’s side in the Morotoki Shrine festival. 332
• Called for a Five Kage Summit in response to Akatsuki’s activities. 1143
• Agreed that Danzo must be treated as an enemy of Konoha. 1145

Relationships

• Jiraiya — Fellow Sannin and former fellow disciple of the Third Hokage; Jiraiya nominated her as Fifth Hokage. 288 321
• Shizune — Her eldest and currently only stated disciple; serves as Tsunade’s assistant, medical aide, and frequent restraint on her impulsive behavior. 459 565 1143
• Hiruzen Sarutobi — Her teacher, the Third Hokage. 31 288
• Hashirama Senju — Her grandfather and the First Hokage. 31 288
• Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura — Konoha advisors with whom Tsunade frequently clashes over political decisions. 326 1143 1145
• Danzo — A political opponent whose actions Tsunade ultimately agrees must be treated as hostile to Konoha. 326 1145
• Hinata Hyuga — Faced Tsunade in a confrontation involving Hinata’s summoned Stone Giant and Tsunade’s Slug. 947
• Mizuki — Tsunade identifies the damaging consequences of the medicine enhancing his power but leaves his treatment to the hospital after his capture. 561 562

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Gambling wanderer — Introduced as the renowned but unlucky gambler “Big Fatty Sheep.” 31
• Fifth Hokage succession — Returns to Konoha after Jiraiya recommends her for the vacant Hokage position. 288 321
• Early Hokage administration — Takes command of mission assignments and faces difficulties with Konoha’s advisors and Danzo. 326 332 535
• Mizuki incident — Pursues the Anbu trail with Iruka, assesses Mizuki’s medicine-induced condition, and oversees his capture. 559 561 562
• Hokage and political crisis — Responds to Akatsuki’s threat by pushing for a Five Kage Summit and accepting that Danzo must be treated as an enemy. 1143 1145
• Confrontation with Hinata — Uses a Slug summon and devastating physical force against Hinata’s advancing power. 947

Notable Quotes

“For a ninja to truly become strong, they rely on their own perseverance, which can never be swayed by anything.” 562

“And this kind of power sought through shortcuts will ultimately only bring disaster.” 562

“Naturally, we should take this opportunity to have a few drinks.” 1145

Trivia

• Tsunade’s gambling habit persists even after becoming Hokage; she views playing a few rounds as a harmless hobby. 565
• Shizune’s diligence often prevents Tsunade from avoiding official work. 565
• Tsunade considers arguments with the village advisors especially frustrating because she believes she cannot match them in debate. 1140