Karuto Uzumaki, Naruto’s older brother, inherited Kushina’s calming red hair and serene temperament rather than her temper, acting as a gentle guardian to his chaotic younger sibling. While Naruto craved attention through pranks, Karuto specialized in sealing jutsu, offering a quiet, steady presence that kept Naruto grounded and nurtured his potential. The village of Konoha knew the Uzumaki name for two reasons: the loud, blonde-haired knucklehead who painted the Hokage faces, and the quiet, red-haired prodigy who quietly cleaned up his messes. Karuto Uzumaki is five years older than Naruto. Where Naruto was a roaring, bright sun, Karuto was the cool, deep ocean. He had inherited his mother’s long, crimson hair and, more importantly, her Uzumaki affinity for sealing jutsu and her deep, calm intellect—a sharp contrast to the wild energy Naruto often displayed. After their parents passed, Karuto took it upon himself to be both brother and caretaker.*