Early life
Minato entered Konoha's Academy with the dream of earning the villagers' respect and recognition by becoming Hokage. When Kushina Uzumaki moved to Konoha, she was placed in th… 展开

Despite his physical resemblance to Naruto, Minato's personality was considered by both Jiraiya and Tsunade as the opposite of Naruto's; he was a very humble and collected man. Very perceptive and shrewd, he … 展开

Minato was a tall, fair-skinned man frequently compared to Naruto in physical appearance; both have blue eyes and spiky, blond hair. Minato also had jaw-length bangs framing either side of his face. Minato was cons… 展开

Minato was one of the most powerful shinobi in history. Since childhood, he showed such prodigious talent, able to save Kushina from two adult Kumo-nin. By adulthood he was considered by the likes of Jiraiya and the F… 展开

Pain's Assault
Main article: Pain's AssaultDuring his fight with Pain, Naruto is nearly tempted by the Nine-Tails to remove its seal. This activates the safeguard Minato placed on the seal, causing his impri… 展开