Iruka Umino


 * Name: Iruka Umino [[Image:Iruka.jpg|right|thumb|230px]]
 * Kana:うみのイルカ
 * Seiyū:Toshihiko Seki
 * Voice Actor:Quinton Flynn
 * Country:Fire Country; Hidden Leaf Village
 * Birthday: May 26
 * Bloodtype: A
 * Hair Colour:Brown
 * Eye Colour:Black
 * Age:
 * Part I: 23
 * Part II: 25
 * Height: 178 cm
 * Weight: 66.2 kg
 * Rank: Chunin

A Chunin from Konohagakure, Iruka Umino is an instructor at the Konoha Ninja Academy, and in the beginning was a sensei of Naruto and all other genins of his age. He and Naruto have a special bond, as he was the first person to show any kindness and respect, and cares for Naruto. His parents were killed by the Nine-tailed Fox that was sealed inside Naruto, but he does not blame Naruto for their death, and views Naruto and the Fox inside him as separate entities.

Naruto got his forehead protector from Iruka.

Personality
Iruka is the closest thing that Naruto Uzumaki has to a father. He feels a certian connection to Naruto because they are both orphans. Iruka's parents were both killed by the nine-tailed-fox when he was about Naruto's age. However, he doesn't hold it against Naruto becuse he knows that Naruto isn't the demon fox. In fact he was the first person to acknowledge Naruto as a person of value. He is a little overprotective of Naruto so he tends to underestimate Naruto's ability and determination.

Trivia

 * His favorite food is ramen, just like Naruto.
 * His name can be translated into 'sea dolphin'.