Naruto's FAMILY
Naruto's parents are the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze and the second jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails, Kushina Uzumaki. He was named after the protagonist of Jiraiya's first book. Prior to Naruto's birth, his parents and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Saritobi, feared that the stress of giving birth would compromise the seal which kept the Nine-Tails contained within Kushina. As a precaution, Kushina was taken to a top-secret location outside the village. Minato had to keep the seal in place. Through unknown means, a masked ninja who intended to take the fox for his own evil ends uncovered their plans. After killing the midwives and guards, the masked man took newborn Naruto hostage, as a means of separating Minato from Kushina in order to release the Nine-Tails.
Minato Namikaze
Minato Namikaze was the Fourth Hokage of Konohagakure. He was famous in life for his speed, leading to the moniker of Konoha's Yellow Flash. He died during the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, sacrificing his life to seal a part of the Nine-Tails into his newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki.
As the Fourth Hokage, Minato was one of the most powerful shinobi who ever lived and noted by Jiraiya as having a calibre that has yet to be met by anyone else. During the Third Shinobi World War, flee-on-sight orders were given to enemy shinobi should they ever see him appear on the battlefield. He could also fight both A and Killer B on multiple occasions, and still be praised highly by the duo years after his death. During the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, Tobi believed Minato was the only one capable of interfering with his plans, and indeed, it was only through Minato's actions that the attack was ended and the village saved from complete destruction. When the Konoha Crush loomed years later, Minato was believed to be the only one who could have stopped the threat Orochimaru posed to Konoha, and for that reason, his death was deeply regretted.
As the Fourth Hokage, Minato was one of the most powerful shinobi who ever lived and noted by Jiraiya as having a calibre that has yet to be met by anyone else. During the Third Shinobi World War, flee-on-sight orders were given to enemy shinobi should they ever see him appear on the battlefield. He could also fight both A and Killer B on multiple occasions, and still be praised highly by the duo years after his death. During the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, Tobi believed Minato was the only one capable of interfering with his plans, and indeed, it was only through Minato's actions that the attack was ended and the village saved from complete destruction. When the Konoha Crush loomed years later, Minato was believed to be the only one who could have stopped the threat Orochimaru posed to Konoha, and for that reason, his death was deeply regretted.
Kushina Uzumaki
Kushina Uzumaki was a Konohagakure kunoichi who originated from Uzushiogakure's Uzumaki clan. She was the second jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails and the mother of Naruto Uzumaki.
While by her own admission that she was never originally any good at using ninjutsu, Kushina apparently became famous for her strong-willed spirit, and unique style of ninjutsu, ultimately becoming a high-ranking kunoichi. As a former jinchūriki of Kurama in its entirety, while never having gained control of its power, Kushina was blessed with extraordinary reserves of equally strong chakra even for Uzushiogakure standards.
While by her own admission that she was never originally any good at using ninjutsu, Kushina apparently became famous for her strong-willed spirit, and unique style of ninjutsu, ultimately becoming a high-ranking kunoichi. As a former jinchūriki of Kurama in its entirety, while never having gained control of its power, Kushina was blessed with extraordinary reserves of equally strong chakra even for Uzushiogakure standards.