Naruto's parents: The heartbreaking truth behind the hero's family

The story behind Naruto's mother and father is one of tragedy, sacrifice, and legacy, but many forget how impactful his story really is.Naruto is easily one of the most emotional anime tales ever made. Though it’s filled with incredible ninja fights and some of the most memorable villains around, what really makes the series special is the heart found in its lead — Naruto Uzumaki. He’s the boy who showed up with no parents, with no family and no answers as he grew up.When fans finally found out who Naruto’s parents were — and how deeply in love with him they were — the series achieved a different emotional high point. This is the true tale of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, the parents who sacrificed everything for their son… And the sensational way Naruto finally got to speak with them.Naruto’s mom and dad, Naruto’s parents names, Naruto family backstoryNaruto’s father was Minato Namikaze — aka the Fourth Hokage — one of the fastest, smartest ninjas to ever live. His most famous technique was the Flying Thunder God Technique, which allowed him to teleport instantaneously on the battlefield. He was someone wise enough to be very calm, very brilliant, and incredibly powerful.His mother was Kushina Uzumaki, a fierce and powerful kunoichi from the legendary Uzumaki Clan. She was a redhead, hot tempered as hell and big-hearted. She was equally the second person in history to possess the Nine-Tails (Kurama) inside of her, the former jinchuriki before Naruto himself.Together, they made for a legendary couple — undeniably powerful, deeply in love, and wholly committed to protecting their home and their soon-to-come baby.Naruto parents killed, why Naruto lost his parentsSo on the night Naruto was born, the masked man Obito Uchiha attacked the village and released the Nine-Tails. Minato and Kushina had to do everything they could to stop him, but it was too late to prevent tragedy.Understanding that they could not win against the Nine-Tails and save Naruto at once, they chose to do the unthinkable. Minato could only seal half the beast, and he did so inside his newborn son, confident that Naruto would someday be strong enough to control it. It was because both he and Kushina willingly gave their lives that night — dying heroes, and as parents overflowing with love and hope.Naruto, Naruto orphan, why Naruto didn’t know his familyAfter their deaths, Naruto was left in the care of the village. To protect him — and to keep the secret of his father’s identity hidden — the Third Hokage saw to it that nobody did tell Naruto who his parents were.This was a powerful decision that served to leave Naruto all alone. He would grow up hated, feared, and misunderstood by the very people his parents had died to protect. He didn’t know that within him resided the power of the Nine-Tails… or that he was the son of a Hokage.Naruto vs Momoshiki, Naruto meets Minato, Fourth Hokage and Naruto, Naruto 2016Naruto’s first encounter with Minato Namikaze comes during the Pain arc, once Naruto starts to lose control of the Nine-Tails out of rage. Just as Kurama is about to seize control, Minato materializes in Naruto’s mind — a side effect of a special sealing technique he had placed in reserve, in case the Nine-Tails ever did take over.When Naruto finally figures out who he’s looking at, he’s completely flabbergasted. “Why would the Fourth Hokage be sealed inside me?” he questions.In perfect timing, Minato says those words that send Naruto — and Naruto fans everywhere — to tears.I’m your dad.Naruto is reduced to tears as he loses control over his feelings. After years of wanting to know, he’s finally face to face with his father — and all the rage and hurt pours forth.Minato does not back down. He hugs Naruto, smiles with love and warmth, and tells Naruto how proud he is. He expresses remorse for the suffering Naruto endured but tells him that he had faith in his potential. T’Challa’s father placing such faith in a son he can barely recall, making such accusations from the depths of his ancestral resting place, is a heartfelt, emotional display.In the Land of Waves arc, Naruto meets his mother for the first time — or at least his mom’s spirit Naruto meets Kushina, Kushina Uzumaki and Naruto’s bondLater in the series, Naruto meets Kushina Uzumaki while training to control the Nine-Tails’ power. After he finally defeats the beast inside him, a mysterious woman appears — with red hair and a familiar energy. Naruto asks, “Are you the Nine-Tails’ true form?” She punches him on the head and says, “No, you idiot. I’m your mother.”Their reunion is emotional and raw. Naruto falls to his knees and starts crying. “I always wanted to meet you, Mom,” he says through tears.Kushina embraces him and tells him everything she always wanted to say:Then, she tells him the one thing Naruto had never heard in his life: “Thank you… for being born.”It’s a line that shattered fans — and finally gave Naruto the love he had always been searching for.Featured leave-behind , Naruto legacy , Boruto son of Minato and KushinaFrom then on, Naruto continues to battle his enemies not only for the sake of peace. He fights in memory of his parent’s wishes. He embodies Minato’s level-headed, heroic essence, with Kushina’s hot-blooded passion. It is their love that equips him to meet every opposition, from the Fourth Great Ninja War to ultimately achieving his dream of becoming the Seventh Hokage.Naruto eventually becomes a father himself, raising his son Boruto with all the love and care that he always wished he had for himself.Even though they couldn’t be present to mother and father, Minato and Kushina by no means stopped loving Naruto. Their sacrifices determined the course of his journey, and their letters provided him the resilience to continue onward.For longtime fans and first-time viewers, Naruto’s story, and how it connects to his parents, is easily one of the most poignant narratives in all of anime. It is the story of love, loss, and the power of a family’s legacy. A legacy that continues to amaze and inspire dozens of millions of people all over the world.