Tsunade is one of the greatest ninjas in Naruto. The 70-year-old is still alive, having survived numerous vicious battles. This is due to the fact that she is an exceptionally talented ninja.
Alongside the likes of Orochimaru and Jiraiya, Tsunade formed a formidable fighting team. That team was able to defend the village of Konoha during the second great shinobi war and earned themselves the title of the legendary Sannin. Unfortunately, the war cost Tsunade some of her loved ones, and she became disillusioned. She abandoned her responsibilities for a period of time.
She later returned to become the fifth Hokage of Konoha and retired alive, unlike most others who die while ruling. Tsunade is a major character in Naruto. She also makes several appearances in the sequel known as Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
How Old is Tsunade in Boruto?
Tsunade is 70 years old in Boruto. She makes her first appearance in episode 72 of the series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. In the episode, Naruto seeks her help to deal with the issue of a possible defector in the shape of Mitsuki. Despite her old age, Tsunade still maintains a youthful appearance as a result of her transformation technique powers. As such, there is no need for her character to undergo a major redesign.
Tsunade makes her first appearance in chapter 139 of the Naruto manga, but the first mention of her comes much earlier in chapter 84. There are 54 other mentions before she actually makes an appearance. Tsunade’s background story shows that she is from the Senju and Uzumaki clans.
Who are Tsunade’s Parents?
Tsunade’s parents are Hanaku Senju (father) and Suyoshi Denshiko (mother). Her grandfather is Hashirama Senju, while her grandmother’s name is Mito Uzumaki. Her grandfather is the very first Hokage of Konoha, and as such, she is the daughter of a ruler/king, and some refer to her as a princess.
Tsunade has a younger brother named Nawaki, who dies during the second great shinobi war. She also has about two sisters.
Is Tsunade Related to Naruto?
Tsunade is the great aunt of Naruto. Though it has not been officially confirmed, there is evidence to support this. Tsunade is the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, while Naruto’s father is Minato Namikaze. It is believed that Naruto’s paternal grandmother is the daughter of Hashirama Senju, meaning that Tsunade, a granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, is Naruto’s great-aunt.
Tsunade indeed comes from a great lineage, and this is reflected in her life. She has several powers and abilities and is regarded as one of the greatest ninjas in Konoha, as well as the greatest female ninja – Kunoichi. Amongst Tsunade’s abilities is medical ninjutsu. She is skilled in medical treatment and can use medical techniques to heal others. She can also identify and treat ailments that others find hard to diagnose. This made many regard her as the greatest medical-nin.
Tsunade also has transformation technique and slug summoning technique powers. She can transform her looks to appear much younger than she is. However, to be able to maintain a youthful appearance, she needs her chakra. Tsunade can also summon a slug known as Katsuyu. Katsuyu fights alongside her, aids her long-distance communication as well as helps out her allies who are injured.
Tsunade Graduated from Ninja Academy at the Age of Six and Was Paired on the Same Team as Orochimaru and Jiraiya
Tsunade’s parents died at an early age, and her grandparents raised her. Just like other children in Konoha, Tsunade was enrolled in the ninja academy at a young age. She proved to be quite exceptional and graduated at the mere age of six; an age when most were still starting in the ninja academy. Upon graduating from the ninja academy, Tsunade was placed under the mentorship of Hiruzen Sarutobi, with Orochimaru and Jiraiya as her teammates.
Tsunade initially has a cold relationship with her teammates but eventually warms up to them. The relationship isn’t all smooth, though. For instance, Jiraiya often teased Tsunade for being flat-chested, but she later retaliated by punching him.
Tsunade and her Team Members Fought Bravely During the Second Great Shinobi War and Were Hailed as the Sannin
Tsunade and her teammates fought several battles to safeguard the village of Konoha. They are, however, renowned for their exploits during the second great shinobi war. The war involved several villages, including Amegakure and Konoha had a difficult time in the battle. It was Tsunade and her teammates that eventually defeated the leader of Amegakure and Konoha got the upper hand in the war.
The team’s exploits made Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure, refer to them as the Sannin. Sannin means the three renowned ninjas from Konohagakure regarded as the greatest of their time. Asides from her combat skills, Tsunade also exhibited her medical ninjutsu during the second great shinobi war. She was able to save many Konoha villagers from dying as a result of poison from Chiyo, a counselor from the village of Sunagakure.
What Happened to Lady Tsunade?
Lady Tsunade quit combat and medical services after the great losses she sustained in the second great Shinobi war. Despite her exploits, she suffered the loss of her loved ones. Amongst them was her younger brother – Nawaki, and her boyfriend, Dan Katō. The losses left her highly disillusioned and fearful of blood. She, therefore, decides to leave Konoha as well as abstain from all medical and ninja activities.
Tsunade did this for several years, but by the time she is in her late 40s and 50s, Jiraiya and Naruto come looking for her to convince her to become the Hokage. Tsunade initially rejected their proposal as a fool’s idea. Naruto, however, convinces her that the fact that a dreamer dies doesn’t mean that the dream has to die.
He also convinces her that the fact that an objective seems impossible doesn’t mean that it is necessarily so. All this gives Tsunade a change of heart, and she agrees to become the fifth Hokage of Konoha. She reigned for several years, during which she worked hard to protect the village. She also encouraged people to pursue their dreams. Tsunade is able to have a good reign and retires from office alive.
Does Tsunade Die?
Despite all the major battles that she faced, Tsunade does not die in Naruto. She remains alive and makes it as a minor character in the Naruto sequel, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. This is quite a feat, given that she fought several battles and faced off against fearsome enemies as a ninja.
There is also the fact that most Hokages die in service and never retire alive. Tsunade was an exception, as she was able to retire alive.
