Kaede
CharacterKaede is a young kunoichi of Konohagakure, one of the village girls swept up in admiration for its resident hero. Her name reads as 'maple', and she turns up during the celebrations that follow Kakashi's rise to Sixth Hokage.
Appearance
Kaede appears as a young kunoichi of the Leaf, usually shown among a cluster of like-minded friends. Rather than any distinguishing gear or markings, she is defined on screen by the company she keeps and the hero she trails after.
Personality
Kaede's defining trait is her crush on Naruto Uzumaki, which she and her friends pursue by chasing him at every opportunity. Her fondness looks shallow, rooted less in the person than in his fame as the one who saved the village. Given the choice, she would sooner flirt with him than knuckle down on the training and missions expected of a shinobi.
History
Her lone notable moment comes during the interlude after the war. On the day Konoha inaugurates its Sixth Hokage, Kaede joins Akane and another friend in the crowd at the village gate, calling out in hopes of catching sight of Naruto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What anime character has the name Kaede?
One anime character named Kaede is a minor kunoichi in Naruto, part of a group of Konoha girls who fawn over Naruto Uzumaki after he becomes a village hero.
Is Kaede a girl or boy name?
In Naruto, Kaede is a female character, a kunoichi of Konohagakure.
What anime is Kaede in?
This Kaede is a character from Naruto, appearing briefly among the crowd during Kakashi's inauguration as Sixth Hokage.
What is Kaede's backstory?
Kaede's one notable appearance comes during the interlude after the war, when she joins her friend Akane in the crowd celebrating Kakashi's inauguration as Sixth Hokage, calling out in hopes of catching sight of Naruto. Her defining trait is a crush on Naruto rooted in his fame as the village's hero rather than any real bond.
What does the name Kaede mean?
The name Kaede means maple in Japanese.
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