The Uzumaki Clan (うずまき一族, Uzumaki Ichizoku) was formerly a prominent clan in Uzushiogakure. Since its disbandment, most of its known members reside in Konohagakure. Its members are renown for having bright, red hair and possessing incredibly strong life-forces and chakra. Despite the fall of Uzushiogakure and decline of the clan, after a hundred year the clan is once again active in Whirlpool District with some of its members spreading around the continent.
Overview[]
The Uzumaki, being descendants of Asura Ōtsutsuki, also shared distant blood relation with the Senju clan.Through the years, the Uzumaki and Senju kept close ties, with members at times marrying between clans, as with Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki. Following the founding of Konohagakure at the end of the Warring States Period, the Senju chose to symbolise their clans' friendship by adding the Uzumaki's emblem to Konoha's flak jackets. Konoha and the Uzumaki's own Uzushiogakure remained close allies over the following decades, with the Uzumaki providing fūinjutsu (among other things) to Konoha whenever there was a need. In time, the Uzumaki Clan's Mask Storage Temple was even constructed on Konoha's outskirts.
The Uzumaki's skill with fūinjutsu earned them both respect and fear throughout the ninja world. At some point after Kushina Uzumaki immigrated to Konoha, some of the world's nations banded together to destroy Uzushiogakure, believing the village was too powerful to be allowed to continue. The survivors of Uzushio's destruction went into hiding and spread throughout the world. Of the known members, Nagato was raised in the outskirts of Amegakure, Karin apparently lived in Kusagakure for a time, Kushina in Konoha, who had a son, Naruto. At some point, the clan was recognised as being part of Konoha, with its only known member Naruto marrying a Hyūga clanswoman and having two children, resulting in the Byakugan being introduced into the clan's genetics.
Culture[]
It is noted that the Uzumaki Clan possesses several distinct bloodlines, each utilizing their abilities in unique ways. For example, one bloodline is renowned for originating medical fuinjutsu, while another specializes in life-force transfer. There are also bloodlines known for their expertise in summoning creatures, among other specializations. This diversity in abilities contributes to the Uzumaki Clan's approach to fuinjutsu and life-force techniques.
As a result, Uzushiogakure, the village founded by the Uzumaki Clan, represents a rich and multifaceted culture. This blending of different lineages and powers is a testament to the clan's heritage and its connection to Ashura Otsutsuki. Each bloodline not only adds to the overall strength of the clan but also enriches the village's cultural and mystical legacy, making Uzushiogakure a unique and formidable force in the world.
Background[]
Abilities[]
Uzumaki naturally possess incredibly strong life-forces. As such, they have very long lifespans and likewise age slower; Mito Uzumaki was born before the founding of Konoha yet lived well into the reign of the Third Hokage while still retaining full-colouring in her hair. This also enables them to survive and endure much more severe injuries while likewise able to recover from injuries and exhaustion with much greater efficiency in short periods of time. These traits are strong enough to survive the removal of tailed beasts, although they are still left severely weakened afterwards.
Uzumaki also have the ability to quickly heal themselves and others, through consumption of their chakra. It is dangerous, however, to use this ability too regularly. Some members, like Karin, can display a unique sensory ability as well as the ability to suppress their chakra signature making them undetectable.
Some members, Kushina and — to a lesser extent — Karin, also possessed a unique form of chakra with special properties which made them especially well-suited to become Jinchuriki as well as produce adamantine chains made from their own chakra. In addition to their life-forces, the Uzumaki were most famed for their fūinjutsu, the seal of which typically appears as a spiral crest reminiscent of their clan's symbol.
Known Leaders:[]
- Ashina Uzumaki: Deceased
- Naruto Uzumaki: Deceased
- Kawasu Uzumaki: Deceased
- Takemaru Uzumaki: Former Leader
- Ryuga Uzumaki: Deceased
- Ketsugo Uzumaki: Former Leader
- Tentai: Current Leader
Trivia[]
- The name "Uzumaki" can either mean "whirlpool" or "maelstrom".
- Red hair was a common trait amongst Uzumaki clan members.
- Tsunade and Nawaki are descendants of the Uzumaki clan through their grandmother.
- Due to Naruto Uzumaki's marriage to Hinata Hyūga, his direct descendants have the potential to awaken the Byakugan.
- The anime character Honoka is hinted to be an Uzumaki, as she has red hair and fūinjutsu talents. A book found by Aoba in the same episode mentions finding a survivor of a "certain clan of ninja".
- Menma Namikaze, another Genjutsu World counterpart of Naruto Uzumaki, is a descendant of the Uzumaki clan by his mother.
- According to Mito Uzumaki the Uzumaki Clan are attuned to the spiral of the world.