The Untold Power of Kushina Uzumaki Revealed: Naruto's Minato One-Shot Unleashes an Unbelievable Secret
The Minato One-Shot sheds light on Kushina's astounding abilities, showcasing her mastery of sealing jutsu, the formidable Adamantine Sealing Chains, her unparalleled Uzumaki life force, and the sheer power she harnesses through the Nine Tails
Highlights
Kushina Uzumaki's proficiency with Sealing Jutsu is incredibly high, surpassing even Minato's abilities.
The strength of her Adamantine Sealing Chains increases every year, reaching a level where they can bind Tailed Beasts. Kushina has an incredible life force and vast chakra reserves, establishing her as one of Konoha's most formidable kunoichi in history.
After numerous years, Masashi Kishimoto made his return to Shonen Jump with the Minato one shot, a spin-off manga centered around Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage. This manga delved into Minato's early life as a developing shinobi and placed significant emphasis on the creation of his renowned jutsu, the Rasengan. Surprisingly, a considerable amount of attention was also given to his future wife, Kushina Uzumaki, despite the original series not focusing much on her. Kishimoto ensured that fans realized the immense power of Kushina Uzumaki, also known as the Red Hot Habanero.
Proficiency With Sealing Jutsu
Kushina, a member of the Uzumaki Clan, possessed exceptional skills in Sealing Jutsu. Though the original story did not fully showcase her strength, the Minato one-shot revealed that Kushina had trained Minato in this art. Despite Minato's brilliance as a ninja, he could not surpass Kushina in Sealing Jutsu. Her expertise and knowledge in this field far exceeded others, and the future Hokage was not hesitant to seek her assistance.
By the time Kushina and Minato first met, it was evident in the manga that they regularly trained together, with Kushina already teaching him numerous Sealing Jutsu techniques. She praised Minato as a quick learner but expressed her desire for him to attempt other techniques. This demonstrates that Kushina's Sealing Jutsu prowess is among the very best in the entire series. Only a select few Shinobi in the ninja world can rival her in this skill.
Adamantine Sealing Chains
Fortunately, even the legendary First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, paled in comparison to the Uzumaki Clan when it came to the mastery of Sealing Jutsu. This drove him to seek out Ashina Uzumaki during his time and the fact that Kushina possesses such extensive knowledge in this field solidifies her position as one of, if not the absolute best in this art. It is a relief that the Minato one shot focused heavily on this remarkable aspect of her character.
The Minato one shot showcased numerous Sealing Jutsu, with particular emphasis on the Adamantine Sealing Chains. These chains were heavily utilized by Kushina Uzumaki throughout the one shot, and fans may recall her using this ability in the original manga during the Nine Tails' attack. However, the Minato one shot offered a closer look, revealing that Kushina's proficiency with this skill has been steadily increasing over the years.
In the original manga, Orochimaru explains that the unique ability to control chains is exclusive to Uzumaki women, and it is incredibly powerful, capable of restraining even the Tailed Beasts. Despite her limited experience as a Shinobi, Kushina was able to use these chains to immobilize the ANBU members tasked with guarding her. Impressed, the ANBU members acknowledged that Kushina's chains were growing stronger every year. Later, when she fell under the influence of the Nine-Tails, Kushina utilized her chains to bind the beast from within, showcasing her abilities even in a weakened state.
During a critical moment, it was thanks to Kushina's unwavering hold on Kurama using her chains that Minato was able to successfully unleash his first Rasengan, ultimately saving the day. As she matured, her Adamantine Chains became even more formidable. Even when a Tailed Beast was extracted from her and she faced near-death, Kushina demonstrated her incredible strength by binding Kurama, the most powerful of all the Tailed Beasts, with her chains.
Uzumaki Life Force
As a member of the Uzumaki Clan, Kushina possessed an extraordinary life force and exceptional chakra. Her life force was regarded as one of the strongest in the series. During a conversation with Mito Uzumaki, Minato emphasized Kushina's prowess. The Uzumaki Clan was renowned for their incredible life forces and vast chakra reserves. Mito, who showcased her chakra manipulation skills through her Byakugou seal and long lifespan, admitted that Kushina surpassed her. Mito noted that Kushina's vibrant red hair was even more vibrant than her own. Kushina was a promising shinobi who had the potential to become one of Konoha's greatest kunoichi. She aspired to become the Hokage so that she could earn the respect of the entire village. If she had reached her full potential, her dream could have become a reality.
The Power Of The Nine Tails
With each passing year, her chakra reserves grew exponentially, becoming an extraordinary testament to her indomitable life force. In the original manga, Kushina displayed an astounding level of power and resilience, as she remained standing even after her Tailed Beast was extracted from her. Unlike others who faced a similar situation and perished, she defiantly continued to fight even after Kurama was removed from her body. This stark contrast was evident when Naruto Uzumaki, despite his immense chakra and power, succumbed and collapsed after the extraction of Kurama during the war. It is undeniable that Kushina possessed unparalleled vitality and chakra reserves, placing her in a league entirely of her own.
Kushina possessed an impressive weapon in the form of the Nine Tails. Although she couldn't fully command the Tailed Beast, she proved to be a formidable force when harnessing its abilities. When she ventured outside of Konoha and Kurama took control, Kushina effortlessly summoned a chakra cloak with numerous tails, even delivering a single swipe that injured Minato. As she further tapped into her powers, Kushina transformed into a menacing figure with seven tails—an indication that her strength was likely comparable to that of a Kage. While she grappled with maintaining control externally, internally she engaged in an ongoing battle with Kurama. Had she been slightly older, it's plausible that Kushina could have emerged victorious, just as Naruto did later in life.
Considering everything, Kushina possessed an immense power within her. The ability to control the Nine-Tails, albeit to a certain extent, would have posed a significant threat to any shinobi, including those who held the rank of Kage. Her expertise in the art of Sealing Jutsu, coupled with her extraordinary life force, chakra reserves, and the mysterious power of her Adamantine Sealing Chains, distinguished Kushina as a truly remarkable ninja. Fans express their gratitude to Kishimoto for shedding light on her character, eagerly anticipating the possibility of another story centered around Kushina Uzumaki in the future.
