Tsunade Senju

Tsunade is the Fifth Hokage of Naruto — one of the legendary Sannin and the greatest medical ninja in the world, whose strength is matched only by her heart.

Background

Granddaughter of the First Hokage, Tsunade left the shinobi world behind after devastating personal losses, until she was persuaded to return and lead the Hidden Leaf as its Fifth Hokage.

Powers & Abilities

Ability	What it does
Monstrous strength	Chakra-enhanced blows that shatter the ground
Medical ninjutsu	The finest healer of her generation
Creation Rebirth	Regenerates from grievous wounds

Personality

Bold, short-tempered and fiercely protective, Tsunade hides old grief behind a gambler's bravado. Her return marks a turning point for the village.

Role in the Story

As Hokage, Tsunade guides the Leaf through its darkest hours, a pillar of the series' later arcs.