In Naruto manga, the two people that Okami cherished the most were the salt and Nagato. Since the salt and Nagato are Tsunei's former students, the two grew up under the guidance of Tsunei and have deep feelings for Tsunei. The two people Tsunei cherished the most were her students, Yukari and Nagato. Since the salt and Nagato have deep respect and gratitude for Tsunei and have always been regarded as her trusted aides and capable assistants. Apart from the salt and Nagato, she also had deep feelings for other people whom she trusted and respected, such as Orochimaru and Uzumaki Naruto. However, for Tachishio and Nagato, Tsunete's feelings for them were even deeper. She was the most important mentor and partner in their lives.