Kurenai Yūhi | Naruto Shippuden

Kurenai Yūhi (夕日紅), later known as Kurenai Sarutobi, is a skilled jōnin from Konohagakure and the leader of Team 8 in the Naruto series. Renowned for her mastery of genjutsu and calm, nurturing personality, she plays a vital role as both a mentor and a protector. A respected kunoichi and loving mother, Kurenai embodies elegance, intelligence, and emotional strength, standing as one of Konoha’s most graceful yet powerful ninja.

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Character Profile: Kurenai Yūhi (夕日紅 / 猿飛紅, Sarutobi Kurenai)

• Full Name: Kurenai Yūhi (later Sarutobi Kurenai)
• Kanji/Kana: 夕日紅 / 猿飛紅
• Birthdate: June 11
• Gender: Female
• Age: Part I: 27–28, Part II: 31–32
• Height: 169.1 cm
• Weight: 54.4 kg
• Blood Type: AB
• Affiliation: Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village)
• Clan: Sarutobi Clan (by marriage)
• Rank: Jōnin
• Classification: Sensor-Type Ninja
• Ninja Registration: 010881
• Academy Graduation Age: 9
• Chūnin Promotion Age: 13
• Team: Team 8 (Leader)

Family:

• Father: Shinku Yūhi
• Husband: Asuma Sarutobi
• Daughter: Mirai Sarutobi

Debut:

• Manga: Chapter 34
• Anime: Episode 3
• Novel: Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness
• Movie: Naruto Shippūden the Movie
• OVA: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
• Game: Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō

Voice Actors:

• Japanese: Rumi Ochiai (Adult), Megumi Han (Child)
• English: Saffron Henderson (Episode 3), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn

Appearance:

Kurenai is a tall and beautiful kunoichi with long black hair and striking red eyes. She typically wears a white and red mesh outfit resembling a kimono, emphasizing her elegant yet fierce personality.

Personality:

Kurenai is calm, caring, and insightful—qualities that make her an excellent teacher and mentor. As Team 8’s leader, she deeply cares for her students (Hinata, Kiba, and Shino) and always encourages their growth. Though gentle, she is also strong-willed and courageous, especially when it comes to protecting those she loves.

Abilities:

Renowned as Konoha’s genjutsu specialist, Kurenai possesses exceptional skill in illusion techniques, particularly Tree Binding Death (Magen: Jubaku Satsu), where she traps opponents within powerful visual illusions. Her sharp sensory skills and intelligence make her one of the most respected female jōnin in the village.

Summary:

Kurenai Yūhi is a talented jōnin and one of Konoha’s finest genjutsu users. As the compassionate leader of Team 8 and the wife of Asuma Sarutobi, she balances strength with empathy. Her legacy lives on through her daughter, Mirai Sarutobi, and her contributions to Konoha’s next generation of shinobi.