Kushina quotes from Naruto: Shippūden

Kushina

[To Naruto] To start with, I'll tell you about the Nine-Tail's Jinchuriki before you. That person was me.

Kushina

[About Naruto and Sasuke during her flashback] He'll be classmates with little Sasuke here. I hope you two get along.

Minato

Every chapter reads like one of the numerous legendary exploits you told me about. It's like it's almost autobiographical.

Jiraiya

Yeah but it didn't sell at all. Four my next one I think I'll add some spicy elements to pep it up.

Minato

The main character here, I thought his determination to never give up was pretty awesome. He's actually quite a lot like you, Sensei.

Jiraiya

Yeah, you think so?

Minato

So I was thinking. I really hope my soon to be born child can become an amazing Shinobi just like the main character in your book! So that's why I'd like to ask your permission to name my son after him.

Jiraiya

You what? Are you sure about this? I mean I randomly came with it while eating ramen.

Kushina

[enters the room, pregnant] Naruto... I think it's a wonderful name.

Jiraiya

Kushina. Wow so would that make me his godfather then? Are you really sure you're sure about this?

Minato

You're my sensei Jiraiya. You're a great ninja who possesses true talent. There's no one else like you in the whole world.

Kushina

I can still do it, Minato. [uses chakra chains on Nine-Tails, waking Naruto] Woke you up huh? Sorry Naruto.

Minato

Kushina.

Kushina

I'll take the Nine Tails with me to my death because that way we can reduce the interval between now and when he emerges again. It's all I can manage now with what little chakra I have left, but I'll be able to save you both. So thank you for everything you've done.

Minato

Kushina, you're the one. It was you who made me the Fourth Hokage. You made me a man and you made me this baby's father. And yet...

Kushina

Oh Minato, please don't give me that sad look. I'm happy because you love me and what's more, today is the birthday of our beautiful child. But most of all if I were to imagine me alive, and our future, the three of us as a family, I can't really picture us as being anything but truly happy. I guess I were allowed just one regret, I wish that I could have seen Naruto all grown up. I wish that I could have seen that.

Kushina

[To Minato about sealing baby Naruto] But he's our son, Minato! Which is exactly why I don't want him to bear such a heavy burden! And tell me, why use the Reaper Death Seal?! If it's just so I can meet Naruto when he's grown up, especially if it's only going to be for a short time, then there's no need for you to die! I'd rather you stay with him and watched over him. I just don't understand why it has to be this way! Why does Naruto have to be sacrificed for the balance of power between the Tailed Beasts, for his nation, for his village? Why do you have to sacrifice yourself at all, just for me please?!

Minato

To forsake one's nation and one's village is exactly as bad as forsaking one's own child. Your very own homeland was destroyed so you should know that. A harsh life awaits those without a land to call their home. Our family... is Shinobi. Finally, even if I were to live, I could never be a substitute for you. You won't have much time with him, but there's something only you can tell Naruto, something that I just can't. That's a mother's role. I'm not doing this just for you. I'm doing this for Naruto. I will die for my son. It is my duty as a father.

Kushina

[Last words] Naruto. Don't be a picky eater, just eat a lot so you grow big and strong! And make sure that you bathe everyday and that you stay warm too. Also don't stay up too late. Make sure you get plenty of sleep. Don't forget to make friends as well. You don't need a ton of them okay? just a few is fine as long as they're ones that you can really trust. And your mom wasn't very good at this, make sure you study hard and learn your ninjutsu. Always remember everyone is good at some things and not so good at others. So even if something doesn't go well don't get depressed, okay? When you're at the academy respect your teachers and your upperclassmen. Oh and this is important. Regarding the Three Prohibitions of the shinobi, be extra careful about loaning and borrowing money, take your pay, put it into a savings account. No alcohol, not until you're of age. Too much sake is bad for you so practice moderation. And another prohibition is women. Remember I am one so I don't know much about it. Keep in mind that this world is made up of men and women and so at some point you'll notice girls, and that's normal. Just be careful, don't fall for the bad ones. Just go out there and find someone who's like me. Oh and that reminds me. Speaking of the Three Prohibitions, you should be wary of Jiraiya-sensei you know. Naruto I'm sorry to say there will be plenty of hardships and painful times ahead. Just be true to yourself! Make sure to have dreams and the confidence to make those dreams come true! [Crying] Oh Naruto there's so much... oh so much more. There are so many things I want to pass on to you, so much more I want to tell you. I wish I could stay with you longer. I love you. Minato I'm sorry. I used up your time.

Minato

[Last words] No it's all right. Naruto, my words to you. Well I guess your talkative mom said it all. Eight signed seal.

Kushina

I'm sorry for making you the Nine Tails' vessel, Naruto. For making you bear what should have been our burden to carry. For not being able to stand by your side.

Naruto

You don't have to apologize. Yeah sure in the past I went through a lot as a jinchūriki, but I would never blame you or dad for that. So yeah I never really had parents or felt a parent's love. After all you and dad weren't around. But still I had a feeling, and besides I now know it sure. Because you and dad both sacrificed yourselves just for me, so now I realize there's more than just Nine-Tails inside me. There's your love too! That makes me really happy! Mom and dad, I'm glad I'm your kid!

Kushina

Minato, did you hear that? Our hopes really did get through to reach our son! Naruto. Thank you for letting me become a mother, and thank you for letting Minato be a father. Thank you for being born to us! [disappears]

Madara

[flashback] Nine Tails, this transient form is nothing more than a nodule. You're only a piece of yourself, a pittance of your true power.

Quiet.

Madara

You are merely an ignorant and unstable power.

Shut up.

Madara

Those who shall guide you are the Uchiha. You Tailed Beasts are simply servants of those with visual prowess.

Shut the hell up!

Madara

Now obey me.

Nine Tails, your power is too great, too destructive. I'm sorry, I can't let you run around loose.

[present] No matter what words they use...

Whenever you exercise your power you always draw hatred to you. Please stay quiet inside me.

[present] Humans are always saying...

Kushina

This is an unfortunate situation for the both of us so please listen. You're here to keep the world in check but I'm here to watch over you.

[present] ...The same thing.