Thats true, so in my eyes they're just strong enough to be given names. If Kushina wasn't Naruto's mom, at least she would be given a name and a line or two.Well I wouldn't day your wrong...If I'm not mistaken marriage and *** is kind of a bigger deal in Asia than it is in the US do it is possible they were planning on getting married (considering they had a kid together it was basically certain)....Daddy sadly met Hidan :/.
I would say they are above average Jonin. Awkwardly between the strong like Kakashi and the fodder Jonin! I mean in the war Asuma as taking people down so he is slightly above fodder, but can't take anyone above fodder (same with Kurenai)!