Kushina Uzumaki

was the mother of Naruto Uzumaki. . She was a former infamous ninja from the Land of Whirlpool.

Background
Not much is known about her earlier life, only that she originates from, what Jiraiya calls, the former Whirlpool Country. When she was a kid she looked much like a boy. As she grew up she became so beautiful to the point she became renowned for it. In addition, her ninja prowess became equally well-known along with having a unique ninjutsu style.

Personality
According to Jiraiya, Kushina was talkative and a tomboyish girl. According to Tsunade, much of Naruto's personality was inherited from her. As an adult, she was shown to be very level-headed and cheerful. She appeared to very prim and proper.

History
Some time before the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox attacked Konoha, Kushina and Minato Namikaze, became lovers and would eventually foster the, at the time, unborn Naruto.

One time when Jiraiya came to visit, Minato announced that they where going to name their unborn son after the man character in his first book. It was then Kushina revealed herself, saying that Naruto was a beautiful name.