Naruto is a complex web of narratives set in a fictional world that is wildly different from the real world. There is not much that one will find relatable with the ninja protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki. However, there is one thing that has always been relatable. Broke life hits differently when even Naruto, who becomes a Hokage, has been defeated by money problems.
Despite being a Hokage, Naruto has only gotten more broke with time. Naruto had money issues since he was a young kid and could not even afford a bowl of ramen. It has been a question in the Narutoverse for several years now as to why Naruto grew up so poor despite having inherited his parent’s fortune. Although Naruto was entrusted to Jiraiya, Hiruzen, and Kakashi by Minato and Kushina, he was given monthly allowances that barely got him through a month.
Fans On X Come Up With Reasons As To Why Naruto Is Still Broke
An X user, @NANA_Y4W, posted a side-by-side picture of Naruto’s iconic toad coin pouch, one which is relatively fuller than the other with the question of how Naruto has more money problems now, even though he is a Hokage.
how the hell did Naruto get more BROKE as HOKAGE 💀 pic.twitter.com/62QWstQOZN
— Animeguru ⚡️ (@NANA_Y4W) June 11, 2024
Family expenses ain’t easy huh pic.twitter.com/X92WzRReU1
— Animeguru ⚡️ (@NANA_Y4W) June 11, 2024
He is a family guy. A daughter, son, and a wife. It cost money.
— 𝑪𝒊𝝆𝝀𝜺𝜸𝜮𝜹𝒈𝜺 (@CipherEdge_) June 11, 2024
https://twitter.com/dipu__chan/status/1800566407094288589
maybe he just let the money w Hinata, so he just keep a bit or just the most obvious answer: he has a family to keep so its expensive
— Techno-Lieutenant LBerlim 🇧🇷 🪷✠ (@lberlim88) June 11, 2024
In a hilarious response to the post, X users stated that the probable reason behind his financial issues is that he has become a family man now and that raising a family is expensive. Another X user posted that perhaps the show wanted to portray the fact that when he was younger, he did not have anyone to spend money on, but now he has a family to raise so that’s where his money goes.
It is undoubtedly laughable to think that someone of Naruto’s reputation shares something in common with a broke college student. Despite being in a powerful position like a Hokage, Naruto remains humble and grounded.
Why Did No One Take Care Of Naruto After His Parents Died?
The Village’s welfare system takes care of Naruto; he gets a monthly stipend that pays for rent and food. But really, it’s just food and rent. Naruto is frequently seen being frugal since, as an orphan living on a meager income, he rarely has spare cash for frivolities. Since he is technically extremely poor, going out to eat is a huge treat for him.
Naruto’s parents perished in the Nine Tails’ attack, thus the Third Hokage set this up. Naruto was probably living in a group home with other children until he was allowed to live by himself because the attack left many orphans. He is supposed to be independent by the beginning of the show, and he is going to learn ninjitsu, which, if he is good at it, will lead to a lucrative profession.
Because Naruto is a Jinchuriki and has no living relatives to turn to, the village and the Third Hokage are essentially forced to keep Naruto close by and under protection. Both of Naruto’s parents perished in the Nine-Tails attack, wiping out their home and surroundings.
Hence, this is why the village provides for Naruto until he can start working as a Ninja.
Naruto’s relatability traces back to a deliberate creative choice by his author — Masashi Kishimoto’s own explanation of what separates Naruto from Luffy and Ichigo as a protagonist sheds light on the human quality that made the character connect so broadly.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Naruto still broke even after becoming Hokage?
There is no official canon explanation, since the article is built around a viral fan discussion on X. Fans replying to the post suggested it is because Naruto is now a family man supporting his wife Hinata and their two children, Boruto and Himawari, which is expensive. The piece presents this as a relatable, humorous take rather than a confirmed plot point from the manga or anime.
Why did Naruto grow up poor as a child despite his parents’ legacy?
As the article explains, Naruto’s parents Minato and Kushina died during the Nine-Tails’ attack, leaving him an orphan. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen, arranged a village welfare allowance that gave young Naruto a monthly stipend covering basic rent and food. Because that allowance was modest, Naruto is often shown being frugal and treating a bowl of ramen as a luxury.
Who looked after Naruto after his parents died?
The village itself, overseen by the Third Hokage, took responsibility for him. As an orphaned Jinchuriki with no living relatives, Naruto was provided for through the village stipend until he could support himself as a ninja. Figures connected to his parents, such as his godfather Jiraiya and later his teacher Kakashi, also played roles in his life, though he largely lived alone growing up.
