Why Naruto Uses the Uzumaki Name!
It seems there is no need to doubt how popular the figure of Uzumaki Naruto is. Since it was first introduced in 1999, the popularity of the Naruto manga has made it one of the characters who are known not only in Japan, but also throughout the world. In fact, you could say that Naruto has now become a part of modern popular culture.
Although the figure of Naruto is very popular today, there is still a mystery that surrounds the character. One example is why then Naruto's full name is Uzumaki Naruto, which incidentally is the clan of his mother, not Naruto Namikaze? There is a logical reason behind the choice of Naruto's full name.
Minato Namikaze Has Many Enemies
Naruto himself is the only child of the couple Uzumaki Kushina and Minato Namikaze. They were both great shinobi from Konoha, who fell in love with each other and eventually got married. The figure of Minato Namikaze, the father of Naruto, is one of the greatest shinobi in the village of Konoha. In fact, you could say he is one of the best shinobi in ninja history.
In the third great shinobi war, before the birth of Naruto, the figure of Minato was known as a shinobi who had the nickname Yellow Flash or Konoha's yellow light. This is due to Minato's ability to move quickly. In fact, its speed was almost similar to that of teleportation. With his epic strength and speed, in the shinobi war Minato had killed more than 1,000 enemy ninja.
Minato is the reason why Konoha can win in battle and he is also the one who makes Konoha respected. Even though Minato is a ninja who is feared by his enemies, on the other hand, it makes Minato a target for opponents. Not a few shinobi, at that time, who were willing to do anything to get revenge against Minato and his family.
When a terrible moment in Konoha occurred when Kurama went berserk, after the birth of Naruto, Minato - who was already the fourth Hokage - and Kushina then sacrificed themselves to protect Konoha and their child, Naruto. Using the last remaining strength, the two then locked and locked Kurama inside Naruto's body, making him a Jinchuriki.
The figure of Naruto was then entrusted to Hiruzen Sarutobi, where Hiruzen then gave the name Uzumaki to Naruto. Since then Hiruzen began to care for and pay attention to Naruto, although not directly involved in Naruto's growth and development. Then, what was the reason that then made Hiruzen decide to give the name Uzumaki to Naruto?
Uzumaki Name is Safer Than Namikaze
After a terrible event in ancient times, in which the Uzumaki clan was wiped out, some of the survivors were then hunted and captured for later use of their abilities. Orochimaru is one example of people trying to take advantage of the power possessed by the Uzumaki clan. However, over time, people are no longer "hunting" the Uzumaki clan.
As mentioned above, Minato's figure has a lot of enemies after what he did during the third great ninja war. Based on this, considering Minato has many enemies, and how ninja from other villages are trying to finish off his family, it makes sense that Hiruzen then gave Naruto the first name "Uzumaki" compared to "Namikaze."
Actually, neither Uzumaki nor Namikaze is a good first name choice for Naruto, considering the danger that lurks the owner of his name. Because there was no other choice, finally, like it or not, Naruto was given the first name "Uzumaki" to protect him from his father's past enemies. Compared to “Namikaze,” the choice of the name “Uzumaki” is better.
Despite all the past, Naruto then began to believe in himself to start talking about facts about who his parents were. Naruto has grown to be a strong figure, where he doesn't care which opponent from his father's past wants revenge, he will be ready to fight.
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