Naruto houses some of the most adorable and wholesome characters. Other than the titular protagonist, Masashi Kishimoto has also created some heart-warming characters, who have supported Naruto. One of them is Hinata, the love interest of Naruto.
Kishimoto has always portrayed Hinata as a sweet and soft admirer of Naruto. She has saved him when he was in quite a pickle. They eventually ended up being married, but as it turns out, Hinata’s character had an unlikely inspiration.
Masashi Kishimoto’s Wife Inspired a Famous Storyline in Naruto
Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV morning talk show aired an interview with Masashi Kishimoto. The interview occurred in Kishimoto’s studio, and fans received a sneak peek into the author’s work life. The interviewer asked Kishimoto if any of his personal experiences had influenced a scene in The Final -Naruto the Movie-.
Kishimoto began to reveal that one scene in which Hinata gave a scarf to Naruto, was inspired by something that happened in his own life. Back when the scene was being planned, Kishimoto recalled that his staff were having a hot debate on whether the scene was believable or not.
Do girls still do that in this day and age?
The staff were believably perplexed, as the present age rarely sees people who are willing to invest so much time into the person they love. However, Masashi Kishimoto’s reply to this discussion was a legendary move that snuffed out all responses.
‘Actually, my wife made a scarf for me…’ The room got really quiet after that.
As it turns out, lovers like Hinata are not only fictional but are also present in real life, and this interview with Kishimoto is proof of the same. Nonetheless, fans loved this little tidbit as it revealed a bit more about the author’s personal life.
The Old-School Romantic in Hinata
Knitting a scarf for Naruto isn’t the only sweet thing Hinata has done. She has known Naruto since a tender age, and was always supportive of him. The first time Naruto had met Hinata, he had given her a red scarf, which meant a lot to the girl. Thus, after they both reached adulthood and Naruto’s heroic status was established, Hinata loved him in secrecy and knit a scarf for him as a gift.
Hinata has also cooked meals for Naruto. Back when Kiba, Naruto, and Hinata were assigned to a mission together, Hinata made him an onigiri that looked like Naruto’s face. Naruto was impressed by Hinata’s skill as the latter shyly smiled.
During the Chunin Exams, Hinata gifted Naruto a bottle of ointment made from a secret Hyuga recipe. This gift of affection is a testament to how much Hinata cares for Naruto’s well-being. Of course, you can’t forget the time when Naruto sat beside Hinata during an exam, and being the naughty kid Naruto was, he struggled during the test. Hinata noticed his distress and even offered him to look at her paper. Yes, the sweet and innocent Hinata broke her morals just for Naruto.
Naruto is available to read on Viz Media, and the anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
