Naruto & Hinata's Relationship, Explained

Important takeaways

  • Naruto and Hinata's relationship blossomed with Hinata's confession during a pivotal moment.
  • Naruto's attitude towards Hinata changed, leading to marriage and him achieving his goal of becoming Hokage.
  • Hinata's strength and support played a key role in Naruto's growth and their eventual romantic bond.



Throughout Narutos serialization, Naruto's growing relationship with Hinata was a much debated topic among fans. In Chapter 437, Hinata finally got to confess her true feelings when Naruto was at the mercy of the pain.

Although we never heard Naruto's response after this arc or if he felt the same, his attitude towards her changed somewhat as he began to respect and trust her more. When the final chapter comes, in a time jump, the two are shown to be married with two children, Himawari and Bolt (pronounced and usually called Boruto). Also, Hinata is finally shown to live peacefully and calmly, and Naruto finally achieves his goal of becoming Hokage.

A Childhood Crush

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One of the factors in Hinata's relationship with Naruto was how she respected him. In an anime-exclusive flashback during episode 166 of the Naruto ShippudenHinata is bullied by a group of kids, forcing her to apologize for bumping into them. It is then, at that time, that Naruto comes to her rescue and fights with them, despite being alone.

His determination to do the right thing, even if it means standing out, is something exceptional – and Hinata noticed it herself. Over time, she looked to him as an inspiration to believe in herself and achieve her own strength. While Naruto was heavily ridiculed by his peers, Hinata cheered him on from the sidelines. Naruto, on the other hand, undoubtedly cared for Hinata, but was oblivious to her feelings.


The humble girl boss

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Hinata always posed a challenge to those she fought against, so she was always strong in her own right. However, in episode 166, she decides to repay the favor Naruto did for her all those years ago, despite knowing that she was not strong enough. At that time, she finally confesses her feelings and an intense fight between Hinata and Pain begins. While she is able to get rid of some of Naruto's restraints, she loses the battle, but not without an iconic display of her newfound strength.

Shortly after Neji's death in episode 364 of the ShippudenDespite the loss, Hinata's words of encouragement manage to get Naruto back on his feet. A common meme i Naruto fandom, is his ability to use “talk-no-jutsu”, which refers to how his pep talks tend to speak to his opponent. In Hinata's case, she also uses “talk-no-jutsu”, which concerns Naruto, the “master” of it.


The last drop

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IN The Last: Naruto The Moviewhich serves as the final film for Naruto franchise, the two's relationship is further explored and expanded upon. When a group of shinobi go on a mission, Hinata is kidnapped at work and forced to become the enemy's bride. However, it is at this time that Naruto realizes his true feelings for her in her absence. After an intense rescue mission and reunion, a scene plays out where they relive all the memories they had together, before the film ends with a passionate kiss. There is no room for doubt that Naruto, despite her reticence, loved her for who she was.


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A movie with the title The Road to Narutoreleased in 2012 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the franchise, Naruto and Sakura find themselves in an alternate universe where all the characters' personalities are reversed, including Hinata. Although her shyness of the “original” confused him, it is clear through his actions that Naruto is uncomfortable with a confident and aggressive Hinata, implying that what she considered her weakness was what he found endearing about her.

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