Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-45365336-20200607022744

Why did Tsunade's real form look so old?

She is genetically composed of both Uzumaki and Senju DNA, which grants her immense vitality, life-force, long life span, and physical strength. People her age had no wrinkles, and a majority were not chemically altered or augmented (Jiraiya, for one). Also, Jiraiya and Tsunade fought in the same wars and battles, and it seemed that Tsunade always had more chakra, seeing as how Tsunade could heal and battle, whereas Jiraiya seemed to be injured often (Sannin vs Hanzo). So why did she look old in her true form, but Jiraiya didn't. Jiraiya was confirmed to have never used a "youthful appearance" technique. 