After the original Naruto storyline, there was a time skip of about two years during which Naruto went to train with Jiraya. Before he left, the bulk of the characters — including the Konoha 11 — were 12-13 years old. Once Shippuden began, however, they had all turned about 15. The sequel series took place over two years, but most of it happened while Naruto was around 16 years old.
Naruto Shippuden concluded after the Fourth Shinobi World War, and the war ended in October. After everything wrapped up, another two-year time skip showed Naruto and Hinata's wedding. This scene makes up Naruto's ending, before the commencement of the blank period and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Here are ten main Naruto characters' ages at the end of Naruto Shippuden.
Updated on September 4, 2023, by Ajay Aravind: Naruto might be long finished, but its characters will always remain integral icons of the shonen genre. With Boruto currently running, fans of the franchise don't have to say goodbye to their favorite people just yet. That said, viewers often wonder about Naruto characters' ages. As such, we've updated this list with some more information and more of the core cast of Shippuden.
15 Iruka
27
Iruka is one of the most important people in Naruto's life. Although he isn't as relevant as some of the other characters in the anime, Naruto ensures Iruka knows how important he is by asking him to act as his father during his wedding. At the end of Shippuden, Iruka is 27, which is the same age as Kakashi at the end of Part I. His birthday falls on May 26, which makes him just shy of 30 when Naruto and Hinata get married. Iruka is about 10 years older than Naruto, but still treats him like a son and tries to comfort him for all those years.
14 Sai
17
Sai Yamanaka was a new character who was introduced in Naruto Shippuden, but his late arrival doesn't make him any less important to the main story. Although originally part of the Root subdivision, he learned to overcome his mental limits and become an important part of the group. Sai was Sasuke's replacement for Team 7 when Naruto returned, and he was partnered with Naruto and Sakura. Although they got off to a rough start, he became good friends with them. He developed feelings for Ino and married her in Boruto. Throughout Shippuden, Sai is 17.
13 Orochimaru
54
As one of the legendary Sannin, Orochimaru is older than his appearance suggests, partly due to years of research on how to gain eternal immortality. Throughout Naruto, Orochimaru was in his early 50s ー in other words, he was 54 for the majority of Shippuden. The same could be said for Jiraya and Tsunade. Orochimaru's birthday is October 27th, which means he turned 55 a few weeks after the Ninja War. He should have been 57 during Naruto and Hinata's wedding. During Boruto, Orochimaru is in his late 60s: the same age as the Third Hokage before his death during Part I.
12 Gaara
17
Gaara is 17 during the final arc of Naruto Shippuden. However, because of his January birthday, he's already 20 during the final scenes of Naruto. He and Sakura are the only people their age to already be 20, while everyone else remains 19 for a few more months. Gaara is the youngest sibling between him, Temari, and Kankuro, but he still looks older than the bulk of the characters. Gaara eventually becomes the Fifth Kazekage of Suna Village, and he spends the rest of his time protecting and caring for the inhabitants.
11 Shikamaru
17
Shikamaru turns 17 just before the war. Shikamaru is about two weeks older than Naruto, but behaves as though he's much older than the latter. Shikamaru is also 19 during the last scene of the series and for the majority of the blank period. While Shikamaru was 17, Temari was already 20. Shikamaru goes on to shatter all expectations by proving himself diligent and confident, despite having a reputation for laziness. He's clearly one of the smartest characters in Naruto, explaining why he becomes the Eighth Hokage.
10 Hinata
16
As a relatively minor character, fans complained that Hinata Hyuga deserved a lot more attention than she received over the course of the story. Throughout most of Shippuden, Hinata was 16 years old. She has a late birthday, making her the youngest in the Konoha 11. She was 16 at the end of the war and turned 17 a couple of months after. Hinata married Naruto while she was 19, giving birth to Boruto about a year later when she was 20, which consequently made her 22 when she had Himawari. This makes Hinata about 31 to 32 years old during Naruto Shippuden.
9 Kakashi
31
Kakashi was 31 years old in Shippuden — during the Fourth Shinobi World War. His birthday is in September, which means he was only one month into being 31 at that time. This also means that he was about 31 or 32 when he became Hokage, making him the youngest Kage to earn the rank. When Naruto and Hinata get married, it is 2 and a half years after the war, making him 33. Kakashi is best known for his leadership talents, but his fighting skills and combat prowess are just as impressive. Regardless of age, very few people are capable of defeating him.
8 Rock Lee
17
Belonging to the Lee clan of Hidden Leaf Village, Rock Lee is about the same age as the rest of the main heroes. He enters Naruto at 14 and ends Shippuden at around 17 years old. Being born in November, Lee's relatively late birthday makes him younger than many of his peers. Rock Lee originally couldn't utilize either genjutsu or ninjutsu, but he works extremely hard until he learns how to master the art of taijutsu. Rock Lee's optimistic attitude is occasionally undercut by his enthusiasm, but his most important feature is that he refuses to break his oaths, no matter the consequences.
7 Konohamaru
12
Almost every anime protagonist has a younger character who wants to emulate them. Konohamaru Sarutobi worships both Naruto and the ground he walks on. While his devotion can be annoying at times, Naruto eventually acknowledges Konohamaru's eagerness and becomes his unofficial mentor. Despite being the Hokage's grandson, he wants nothing more than to step out from under his grandfather's shadow. This dedication is rarely seen among people twice his age, and Konohamaru is barely twelve years old at the end of Naruto Shippuden. Thankfully, he sheds his immature habits before this happens.
6 Tsunade
55
As the most powerful kunoichi in the world, Tsunade is an incredibly precious asset to Konohagakure as well as the Konoha 11. She becomes the Hidden Leaf Village's Fifth Hokage after refusing the offer many times, but she's still around 51 years old at this point. Tsunade's relevance increases drastically in Naruto: Shippuden, where she plays a critical role during the Fourth Shinobi World War. All things considered, Tsunade only abandons her former skepticism after interacting with Naruto. The fact that a 55-year-old woman is forced to change her worldview because of a teenager would have been unbelievable if it hadn't been a shonen protagonist.
5 Ino
17
Ino Yamanaka's domineering behavior makes her a classic himedere, an anime character who insists on being treated as superior (regardless of her true value). That said, Ino has proven her worth in multiple instances, like when she befriends Sakura and protects her against bullying. Although only 12 years old when Naruto begins, Ino grows considerably over the course of Shippuden. She ends the series at 17, but remains mostly helpless as Naruto and Sasuke attempt to defeat Kaguya Otsutsuki. Ino makes a reappearance in Boruto, playing a minor albeit notable role in the sequel.
4 Might Guy
31
Might Guy's pose is probably one of the most iconic and meme-worthy elements of Naruto. There are few characters with as much drive and fidelity as Guy, who remains steadfast when it comes to his fighting philosophy. He's already 27 when Naruto commences, making him at least 31 years old at the end of Shippuden. There are several others around the same age as Might Guy, but none of them are nearly as eccentric. Unfortunately, Guy suffers a longterm injury in the Fourth Shinobi World War, explaining why he takes on early retirement.
3 Sakura
17
During Shippuden, Sakura Haruno started the series at 15 and ended at 17. That being said, she is older than both Sasuke and Naruto. Her birthday falls in March, which happens to be the same day as Naruto and Hinata's wedding (as confirmed by the note Sasuke sends her). Sakura is 20 during the final scenes of Shippuden. She got pregnant with Sarada later that same year and gave birth to her three days after her birthday. Sakura is well-known as one of the best medical-nin in recent history, an accomplishment she gains only after successfully subverting her insecurities.
2 Sasuke
17
As one of the two most important characters in Naruto, fans want to know everything possible about Sasuke Uchiha, who turns 17 at the end of Naruto Shippuden. He is a few months older than Naruto, albeit younger than Sakura. This means Sasuke is 19 when Naruto and Hinata get married. He and Sakura are also a couple at this time already, even though he has been traveling to atone for his past. Although his journey takes place during the blank period between Shippuden and Boruto, it is theorized that Sasuke was about to turn 20 when Sakura had Sarada.
1 Naruto
17
At the end of Naruto Shippuden and before The Last: Naruto the Movie, Naruto was 17 years old. His birthday is on October 10, which happens to be the same day that the Fourth Great Ninja War ended. Naruto turned 17 on the final day of the war and when he fought Sasuke ー meaning he spent his 17th birthday fighting all day. In The Last: Naruto the Movie, Naruto is 19 and getting ready to marry Hinata. In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Naruto Uzumaki is around 33 years old. However, he's not nearly as powerful as he was in Naruto and Shippuden.