20 Things Only True Fans Know About Naruto And Hinata's ...

Though the character of Hinata Hyuuga didn’t debut in the Naruto manga until the fourth volume, she was a mainstay in the animated projects, appearing in every incarnation of the anime and movies. Eventually, the meek and mild girl who admired Naruto Uzumaki from afar became the love of his life – though many fans never would have imagined that possible during their early interactions.

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Hinata’s interest in Naruto wasn’t born of romantic infatuation. Instead, she admired his commitment to training: no matter how many mistakes he made he always continued on in his missions. She looked to find a way to stand up for herself the same way Naruto did. With nearly 500 episodes of anime in the two original Naruto series, and several movies as companion stories, the two fell in love, but for fans who might not have devoured every aspect of the Naruto canon, there's a lot to learn about their relationship.

Updated on March 21st, 2022 by Amanda Bruce: Though Hinata doesn't have as large of a role in the Boruto series as her husband Naruto, it doesn't mean fans aren't still intrigued by their relationship. Though the two seem to have very different personalities, they both also share a stubborn streak that makes them persevere despite the odds being stacked against them.

It's no wonder that they gravitate toward one another and understand each other's decisions when they raise their family - Hinata leaving the shinobi lifestyle behind while Naruto leads the village as Hokage. Their relationship is a fascinating one.

Boruto And Himawari Are Recognized Hyuga Clan Members

Family lineage is an important part of just how the shinobi world works in the Naruto franchise. That's because a lot of specialty jutsu, and even chakra levels, are inherited. Each clan in the Naruto world has its own specialty, some of them are kept secret from outsiders, and most often, children end up in the clan of the father if distant relatives don't keep their relationships in the same clan.

Because Naruto is said to be the last of the Uzumakis (though Karin is still out there and shares his clan name), Boruto and Himawari might share his family name, but they belong to the Hyuga clan. Boruto and his little sister even train with their Aunt Hanabi once in a while. Considering Himawari has the Hyuga Byakugan, it makes perfect sense for her to maintain membership in her mother's clan anyway.

Hinata's Perfect World Included Naruto

When the Infinite Tsukuyomi was unleashed during the Fourth World War, the only ones not caught in the genjutsu were Sasuke, Sakura, and Naruto, as they were left to free the shinobi world. The genjutsu wasn't just a hallucination, however, it was meant to suck those affected by it into their ideal world.

For Hinata, that world included Naruto. In fact, her dream is a relatively simple one at the time. She and Naruto spend time together, sitting on a bench, while her cousin Neji and her sister Hanabi witness how in love they are. The three most important people in the world to her are safe and happy. She doesn't entirely get that dream to come true as Neji is killed in the way, but Naruto does eventually realize he feels the same.

Naruto And Hinata's Zodiac Signs Are Considered Incompatible

Naruto, the charmer and free spirit, is canonically a Libra in the franchise with his October 10th birthday. Hinata, on the other hand, is born on December 27th, making her a practical and goal-oriented Capricorn. On paper, Naruto and Hinata's zodiac signs make them one of the least compatible couples.

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Astrology enthusiasts will know that both Libra and Capricorn tend to be leaders. Hinata doesn't always show her leadership abilities in the series until she's forced to take a stand. Naruto takes the lead on a regular basis, whether others want him to or not. In theory, that should make them clash. Hinata, however, admires Naruto too much for that to happen when they're growing up. Capricorns also tend to see things in black-and-white, favoring one side of a situation. Libras are the zodiac sign most likely to understand both sides of an argument, making them effective peacemakers. All of these different traits could put them at odds on paper, but Hinata and Naruto don't let their differences stop them from growing together.

Hinata Has Used Her Byakugan To Check Naruto's Wallet

Hinata and Naruto might have taken a long time to get on the same page as a couple, but once they did, they both wanted to make the other person comfortable in the relationship. According to one of the Naruto companion books, the Naruto Official Movie Guidebook, Naruto, who had no experience dating, decided to get a hand from Sai. Sai, raised in Root to ignore his own emotions, had books on human behavior to help him reintegrate into society. It was there that Naruto learned he should be the one to pay on a date with Hinata. He took her to a fancy restaurant for one of their first official dates but didn't anticipate exactly how much it would cost.

Luckily, Hinata could see through his predicament - literally and figuratively. When she realizes that Naruto is slightly uncomfortable at their date location, she uses her Byakugan to take a peek into his wallet, noting that the restaurant is definitely out of their price range. She suggests the two go to Icihiraku Ramen instead, a staple in the series, and Naruto's favorite place.

Naruto And Hinata Are Not The Most Popular Franchise Couple

Naruto and Hinata might be beloved by a large number of the audience, but they actually aren't the most popular couple in the Naruto franchise. It's easy to see which couple is the most popular by checking out fandom works on sites like Archive Of Our Own. Fans can search relationship tags, and the number of works for each relationship is listed. Across sites that catalog fandom works, there are a couple of pairings that stand out as much more popular.

Canonically, the most popular couple is actually Sasuke and Sakura. Fanfiction, fanart, and cosplay for the two are prolific in the online community. The most popular couple that doesn't occur in canon also features Sasuke, but not Sakura. It's the relationship between Sasuke and Naruto.

Naruto And Hinata First Met When Hinata Was Being Bullied

Though both the Naruto manga and anime series begin with the title character already entrenched in ninja training and knowing all of the other supporting characters, the movies have fleshed out much of their backstory. In The Last: Naruto the Movie, fans got to see just how Naruto and Hinata met. In the middle of a snowy street, Hinata found herself the target of a group of bullies. The boys called Hinata a monster because of her Byakugan eyes, tormenting her while she cried, and that was when Naruto stepped in.

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Naruto, too young to have had any of the training seen later in the series, stands up to the three other boys and is beaten soundly for it. In fact, Naruto winds up unconscious, and it’s his actions attempting to save her that first cause Hinata to admire his courage. Neither of them has the skills necessary to stop the bullies at that point, but the two go on to train for the rest of their childhoods, saving one another repeatedly. Hinata might spend much of her formative years being saved by Naruto and other friends, but she grows into a fighter just as strong as him.

Naruto And Hinata Both Had Troubled Childhoods

One of the many similarities Hinata and Naruto share is that they didn’t have the easiest childhood. Though their experiences were different in many ways, their rough upbringing drew them to one another. Naruto’s childhood was more brutal than most. With the spirit of a demon sealed inside his body, the majority of his village looked at him as an outsider and a threat. Add to that the fact that he lost his parents and had no other family to help him, and Naruto lived a life of isolation and loneliness. He spent much of his time acting out, being the most vocal one in the room, and drawing attention to himself.

While Hinata grew up with her family, her childhood was just as difficult. She was the heir to the Hyuga Clan, a prominent ninja family. More gentle than the rest of her family, she didn’t take well to their difficult training regimen. Her father was also hard on her, criticizing her timid personality and pushing her to change her ways. The more he drilled his own ideas into her head though, the further Hinata shrunk into herself. Unlike Naruto, who longed to stand out on his own terms, Hinata tried to make herself blend in. The two grew to balance one another out.

Naruto Was The First Person To Have Faith In Hinata

Hinata spent much of her childhood with everyone telling her that she wasn’t strong enough to become a ninja. She spent a lot of time internalizing everyone else’s opinion of her, allowing their ideas to influence how she acted in a confrontation, losing every fight as a result. Naruto was the first one to have any faith in her abilities.

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When Hinata was selected to battle her cousin Neji in the chunin exams, none of the other ninjas in training believed she has what it took to beat him. Neji spent the entirety of the match talking down to her and reminding her that she’s not as powerful as him. It’s only Naruto, watching from the sidelines, who cheers Hinata on and has faith in her. Naruto’s faith in her keeps her from backing down, and it’s the first time she stands her ground in a fight instead of giving up, surprising all of those who have trained with her.

Hinata's Hairstyle Has A Very Special Meaning

When Hinata is introduced in both the manga and the anime, her hair is cut very short compared to the other female characters, and especially the characters in her own family. The reasoning here is twofold. In ancient Japanese culture, when a woman brought disgrace to their family, they were made to cut their hair. Hinata’s father, who considered her a failure as his heir to the main house of the clan Hyuuga, essentially disowned her and placed her little sister in line to run the clan one day. Fans have theorized that he made Hinata cut her hair short before he washed his hands of her.

On the other hand, there’s another reason that links back to her romantic interest as well. In the manga, it’s revealed that Sasuke has a thing for long hair, and so many of the girls attending the Academy want to get his attention that they spend a lot of time styling their long hair. To show that Sasuke isn’t the one who holds her attention, Hinata’s hair is cropped short. It’s a subtle way of making sure Naruto knows she isn’t interested in someone else. As the manga (and the anime) series grew, Hinata’s hair became longer over time. Not only did this mark her growing up and growing closer to Naruto, but it also marked her learning not to place stock in what other people thought of her.

There Was A Fake Hinata

During the Fourth Shinobi World War in the manga, the ninjas that readers watched grow up were put into even more perilous situations than usual. The anime did the same. It wasn’t all massive battles, though. There were also some pretty interesting schemes in hopes of getting residents of the Hidden Leaf Village to reveal their secrets.

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One arc, in particular, saw Zetsu imitate many of the beloved characters. Zetsu were, for all intents and purposes, shapeshifting walking zombies. The Zetsu used to be ninjas with distinct personalities, but their lives were lost during experiments that left them as part of the mystical god tree. They were able to emerge from it and masquerade as others. Hinata was one of them. The chief way the Zetsu decided to convince residents of the village that it was Hinata? That would be by making it very clear just how much affection she held for Naruto. Eventually, her teammates figured it out, but Kiba couldn’t resist teasing her that the biggest secret the Zetsu almost got was how much Hinata cared about Naruto.