Kushina Uzumaki

was the mother of Naruto Uzumaki and the lover of Minato Namikaze. She was a kunoichi from the former Land of Whirlpools.

Background
Not much is known about her earlier life, other than she originates from, what Jiraiya calls, the former Land of Whirlpools and that she went through some gruesome upheavals during her childhood, making her seek for a daily "peace". It was said that Kushina lived most of her youth being caught-up in war. She was tomboyish in her youth, but became renowned for her beauty in later years. She and Minato Namikaze had a son, Naruto, who during her pregnancy, that they decided to name him after the main character of Jiraiya's first book. When Jiraiya said it was a name he came up with while eating a bowl of ramen, Kushina says that it was a beautiful name. She is assumed to have died sometime after giving birth to Naruto, as she is referred to in the past tense.

Appearance
Tsunade pointed out that Kushina Uzumaki was a beautiful woman. She had red, long hair, wore an apron, and was shown in her pregnant condition. Her skin was pale and her eyes appeared dark violet.bapak kau

Personality
According to Jiraiya, Kushina was talkative and a tomboyish girl, and according to Tsunade, much of Naruto's personality, as well as his style of ninjutsu, was inherited from her. As an adult, Kushina was shown to be very level-headed and cheerful.

Trivia

 * According to the third Naruto databook:
 * Kushina's hobbies were pulling pranks and chattering.
 * Kushina's favorite food was salt ramen, while her least favorites were coffee and anything bitter.
 * Kushina's favorite phrase was "Don't give up until the end".
 * She apparently became famous because of her strong-willed spirit and for her skill in ninjutsu.
 * Both Kushina and Kurenai Yūhi are the only characters to be shown pregnant.

Quotes

 * "Naruto... It's a beautiful name."