Liuyun

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Uchiha Liuyun (流雲) 15
Alias(es)	Ye Liuyun (pen name); “Little Mutt”; Lord Yamikage; General Kamui 15 55 502 683
Species/Race	Human of Uchiha and Senju bloodlines; later dragon-transformed 71 309
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Uchiha Clan; Hidden Sound Village; Izumo Country 175 502 642
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; Jōnin; Yamikage; Divine General of Izumo Country 175 502 650
Status	Alive; returns to the Yang Realm after transcending the Life-Death Tribulation 700
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	9	Already awakened; his exceptional spiritual power and visual ability enable rapid chakra-control training. 9
Chakra Control / Shadow Clone Technique	15	Learns chakra reinforcement and the Shadow Clone Technique from his father’s preserved jutsu. 15 19
Lightning and Fire dual affinities	38	Identified as possessing Lightning and Fire chakra natures; begins developing a close-range Lightning Release technique. 38
Chidori	43	Successfully releases and names Chidori under Orochimaru’s guidance, though Orochimaru identifies flaws in the technique. 43
Three-Tomoe combatant / Jōnin	157–175	Gains battlefield fame in the Fire–Rain conflict, then rises from Genin to Jōnin through military achievements in just over half a year. 157 175
Dragon Transformation qualification	189–190	Passes the Black Dragon’s transformation trial at Ryūchi Cave; the form grants black scales and at least a tenfold enhancement to bodily functions, perception, and mental strength. 189 190
Dragon Ball, initial Sage Mode foundation	192	Condenses Natural Energy and Sage Chakra into a Dragon Ball after a month of cultivation, but has not fully mastered Sage Mode. 192
Shinra Tensei Body, initial awakening	222	His Uchiha Yin power and Senju Yang power merge, rapidly expanding both the quantity and quality of his chakra. 222
Minor Accomplishment Sage Body	308	The Dragon Vein accelerates his Sage Body’s growth, granting Tailed Beast-like chakra reserves, durability, endurance, and recovery. 308
Sustained Sage Mode / Black Dragon form	309	Adapts to Dragon Vein energy sufficiently to maintain Sage Mode indefinitely and fully assume a Black Dragon form. 309
Fully awakened Sage Body	356	The Dragon Vein restores his blinded left eye and returns its Three-Tomoe Sharingan; his body and ocular bloodline are substantially strengthened. 356
Rinnegan wielder	431	Possesses the Rinnegan and begins creating Six Paths Puppets from powerful corpses. 431
Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan / god-level power	485	After digesting a God Fruit, gains the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan and power beyond the Six Paths level. 485
True God / True Immortal Realm	617	His Nascent Soul becomes identical to his main body, elevating him into the True God Realm and greatly strengthening his immortal arts. 617
Peak True God Realm	629	Merges 80,000 Nascent Soul Dharma Bodies, including 30,000 God-Realm bodies, and reaches the peak of the True God Realm. 629
Great God Realm	673–674	Consumes a black Chakra Divine Fruit during battle with Ninigi-no-Mikoto and completes a breakthrough recognized by Heaven and Earth. 673 674
God King Realm	693	His cultivation advances from peak Great God to God King after prolonged growth in the Yellow Springs Realm. 693

Background / History

Liuyun is the son of Asuka and Uchiha Sheng. His father left behind a limited collection of techniques, including the Shadow Clone Technique, two C-rank Fire Release techniques, and a C-rank genjutsu; his mixed Senju–Uchiha heritage later becomes central to his growth. 15 71

While attending the Ninja Academy, Liuyun quickly learns chakra control, uses chakra reinforcement to overcome physically stronger classmates, and develops a reputation for hiding his true ability behind a frail appearance. His Three-Tomoe Sharingan and unusually strong spirit give him unusually precise chakra control and a talent for genjutsu. 9 19

He begins intensive physical training, often running with Might Duy before dawn and seeking Strong Fist Taijutsu instruction. His early body remains a weakness: despite using chakra to reinforce himself, fighting multiple Uchiha students leaves him injured and exhausted. 16 20 21

After developing Chidori under Orochimaru’s guidance, Liuyun enters the Rain Country battlefield. His achievements make him a celebrated Konoha prodigy at age twelve; Hanzō of the Salamander calls him the ninja world’s most threatening member of the new generation. 43 157

Liuyun later travels to Ryūchi Cave, where he passes the Dragon Transformation Trial and begins cultivating its Sage Arts. He continues this pursuit at Rōran’s Dragon Vein, where prolonged exposure to natural energy enables his sustained Sage Mode, Black Dragon transformation, and eventual full Sage Body awakening. 190 309 356

As his power grows beyond ordinary shinobi, Liuyun becomes Yamikage of the Hidden Sound Village and establishes a force built around spatial techniques, Six Paths Puppets, and his Kamui Dimension. 431 502 555

After confronting Ōtsutsuki opponents and ascending into the God Realm, Liuyun serves as Izumo Country’s Divine General. He progresses from a peak True God capable of challenging Great Gods to the first Great God of the human race, then reaches the God King Realm while cultivating in the Yellow Springs Realm. 642 674 693

Appearance

Liuyun’s appearance changes considerably as his bloodline and Sage cultivation evolve. He is initially known for a thin, delicate build and unusual black hair tinged with purple; later transformations alter both his eyes and hair. 15 19 484

• Black hair with a purple tint in his youth, an appearance rare even among the Uchiha and the source of the nickname “Little Mutt.” 15
• Thin, frail-looking build that contrasts sharply with his chakra-enhanced physical power. 19
• Pale, soft-featured face and long flowing hair during his return from the Rain Country battlefield. 171
• One white eye and one black eye after his Dragon Vein cultivation; his left eye later regains its Three-Tomoe Sharingan. 311 356
• Dense black scales and dragon-like features during Dragon Transformation. 190 309
• Silver-white hair with a faint purple hue after consuming the God Fruit; he keeps it at waist length and can use it as a weapon. 484

Personality

Liuyun is intensely determined to become stronger. Even as a child, he trains before school, studies inherited techniques at night, and pursues powerful ninjutsu with a persistence Orochimaru considers comparable to his own. 15 16 123

He is calculating in combat and social conflict. Liuyun is willing to feign weakness, exploit opponents’ assumptions, use genjutsu and misdirection, or deliberately let enemies believe they have gained an advantage. 16 90 126

His protectiveness toward Asuka and Kushina is one of his defining traits. He refuses invitations to ensure his mother is not left to eat alone, publicly kneels before Asuka after returning to Konoha, and repeatedly places himself between Kushina and danger. 180 172 196

Liuyun can also be ruthless when he believes mercy is dangerous or unnecessary. He kills Anrokuzan without hesitation, controls Sara through his Sharingan, pursues fleeing Ōtsutsuki, and later hunts surviving enemies rather than allowing future threats to remain. 308 590

Abilities & Skills

Dōjutsu

Liuyun’s ocular abilities evolve from the Three-Tomoe Sharingan to Mangekyō-level power, the Rinnegan, and ultimately the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan. 9 222 431 485

• Uses Sharingan perception and genjutsu to outmaneuver opponents, including Uchiha Fugaku. 90
• Restores his left eye’s vision through Dragon Vein-enhanced Sage Body cultivation. 356
• Uses Kamui for teleportation, intangibility, dimensional storage, and access to his Pocket Dimension. 423 451
• Employs Eternal Day, a Yin Release light-based visual technique, alongside time-based damage transfer and recovery abilities. 677
• Can use the Rinnegan to create and command Six Paths Puppets. 431 555

Sage Arts and Dragon Transformation

Liuyun cultivates Ryūchi Cave Sage Arts under the Black Dragon and develops an unusually stable Dragon Transformation. 190 192

• Dragon Transformation enhances his body, perception, and mental strength by at least tenfold. 190
• Condenses Sage Chakra into a Dragon Ball rather than relying solely on immediate Sage Mode activation. 192
• Maintains Sage Mode indefinitely after adapting to Dragon Vein energy. 309
• Can transform into a Black Dragon to escape restraints or fight with a stronger body. 242 309
• Uses Sage Art techniques including Sage Art: Lightning Blade, White Passion Technique, Heavenly Gates, and Inorganic Reincarnation. 242 451 452

Sage Body and Regeneration

Liuyun’s Senju–Uchiha bloodline and Dragon Vein cultivation produce a Sage Body with immense chakra reserves, resilience, and recovery. 222 308

• Regenerates wounds, lost limbs, and severe bodily damage at visible speed. 473 526
• Uses the Yang Seal to rapidly heal and temporarily raise his power during battle. 670
• Can survive apparently fatal injuries by manifesting a replacement body through illusion-based methods. 528 679
• Entrusts his divine soul to a World-Destroying Black Lotus platform, making his soul imperishable while the lotus remains intact. 693

Lightning Release

Lightning Release is Liuyun’s principal offensive chakra nature and the basis of several original techniques. 38

• Chidori — A close-range piercing technique developed with Orochimaru’s help; its early development damages Liuyun’s hands and initially contains flaws. 38 43
• Chidori Current — An electrical current technique used to incapacitate opponents and counter restraints. 116 126
• Chidori Sharp Spear — An extendable lightning thrust that can resume its advance after repulsive force subsides. 351
• Lightning Release: Body Flicker Technique — Electrically activates his cells to increase speed, though early use strains his leg muscles and remains slower than Hanzō’s Water Body Flicker. 160

Taijutsu and Super Strength

Liuyun supplements his ninjutsu with chakra-enhanced physical combat and Tsunade’s Monster Strength Fist principles. 19 180

• Reinforces his limbs and weapons with chakra to increase force, durability, and cutting power. 19
• Uses Shadow Clones to accelerate physical and technical training. 180
• Delivers Super Strength strikes capable of overwhelming Shisui and injuring Toneri in direct combat. 362 423
• Combines high-speed Body Flicker movement with close-quarters swordsmanship and taijutsu. 388 473

Space-Time Techniques

Liuyun’s mobility is among his most dangerous assets, combining Body Flicker, Flying Thunder God, and Kamui. 388

• Uses Flying Thunder God marks on custom kunai, weapons, and even Black Receivers to teleport into attack range. 388 474
• Evades missiles, laser fire, and large-scale ninjutsu through rapid Body Flicker movement. 352
• Coordinates spatial locking and release through the Eight Desolations God Trapping Array. 475
• Maintains Kamui intangibility for up to thirty uninterrupted minutes after consuming the Supreme Chakra God Fruit. 526

Six Paths Puppets and Dharma Bodies

Liuyun turns defeated powerful beings into extensions of his own power. 431 555

• Creates Six Paths Puppets from Toneri, Shisui, Itachi, and later Ōtsutsuki combatants. 431 555
• Shares visual perception with his Tendo Puppet and uses it to coordinate space-locking tactics. 475
• Deploys Nascent Soul Dharma Bodies to cultivate independently across the God Realm. 621 625
• Merges tens of thousands of Dharma Bodies to accelerate realm advancement. 629

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi — Liuyun’s principal divine sword; it can cut through powerful weapons and defenses and is used with Flying Thunder God markings. 474 659
• Ama-no-Murakumo — A divine blade capable of physically striking foes who can absorb chakra-based attacks. 352
• Truth-Seeking Orbs — Formed into rods, swords, protective barriers, and offensive projectiles. 475 528 670
• Flying Thunder God kunai — Specially made marked kunai used for multi-target teleportation attacks. 388
• Great Sword Samehada — Acquired after the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are defeated; Liuyun later masters its use. 238 239
• Sannin-style soft armor, Soldier Pills, and Exploding Tags — Equipment selected for his Rain Country deployment. 113

Relationships

• Asuka — His mother. Liuyun is deeply attached to her, though his deception about going to war leads to severe punishment; he later revives her with his Yang Release Sage Blood. 172 431
• Uchiha Sheng — His father. Sheng’s stored techniques give Liuyun his initial foundation in Shadow Clones, Fire Release, and genjutsu. 15
• Kushina Uzumaki — Childhood companion, fiancée, and later wife. Their mutual affection becomes explicit after Liuyun rescues her from Cloud ninja. 196 311 502
• Nanao — His daughter. She worries for Liuyun during his battle with Reishiki and considers him effectively invincible. 528
• Junlin — His son, whose immense innate chakra and purple Rinnegan are sealed by Liuyun for others’ safety. 521
• Orochimaru — Mentor, collaborator, and later subordinate-like ally. Orochimaru guides Liuyun’s Chidori and Body Flicker development, then later follows Liuyun’s decisions with visible deference. 43 160 431
• Might Duy — Early training companion and taijutsu adviser whom Liuyun calls “Brother Duy.” 16 21
• Tsunade — Teacher of Monster Strength Fist and a protective older-sister figure. 180 239
• Black Dragon — Ryūchi Cave mentor who acknowledges Liuyun as the first human it personally accepts and trains. 190
• Sara — Queen of Rōran. Liuyun initially controls her with Sharingan genjutsu to access the Dragon Vein; she later realizes the Black Dragon at the Dragon Vein is Liuyun. 308 312
• Susanoo-no-Mikoto — God Realm ally and patron who values Liuyun as Izumo Country’s Divine General. 637 642
• Izanami-no-Kami — Ruler of the Yellow Springs Realm. She initially overwhelms Liuyun, but he later seeks to settle their conflict after reaching the God King Realm. 683 693

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ninja Academy and Early Training

Liuyun begins as an academy student concealing chakra-enhanced strength behind a weak-looking exterior. He trains with Might Duy, learns Shadow Clones from his father’s notes, develops ties with Kushina, and starts researching Chidori. 9 15 16 38

Rain Country Battlefield

After becoming Orochimaru’s promising student, Liuyun joins the Rain Country conflict. His battlefield victories, rapid promotion to Jōnin, and role in the Fire–Rain campaign make him a renowned Konoha hero. 116 157 175

Ryūchi Cave and Dragon Vein Cultivation

Liuyun undergoes the Dragon Transformation Trial, develops a Dragon Ball, and later uses Rōran’s Dragon Vein to cultivate his Sage Body. The process leaves him capable of maintaining Sage Mode indefinitely and transforming into a Black Dragon. 190 192 309

Yamikage and Six Paths Puppets

As Yamikage, Liuyun expands the Hidden Sound Village’s strength through Kamui, divine weapons, Six Paths Puppets, and the creation of a self-sustaining Pocket Dimension. 423 431 502

Ōtsutsuki Conflicts

Liuyun defeats Toneri, fights Kaguya, overwhelms Isshiki with the Akatsuki’s support, and ultimately seals Reishiki after surviving Reishiki’s planet-splitting strike through genjutsu. 423 451 475 528

God Realm and Yellow Springs Realm

Liuyun enters the God Realm, creates Dharma Bodies, challenges Takamanohara’s gods, and breaks into the Great God Realm during his battle with Ninigi-no-Mikoto. After entering the Yellow Springs Realm, he cultivates to God King status and forges the World-Destroying Black Lotus into an immortal Lotus Platform. 629 674 693

Notable Quotes

“I love you too... Kushina!” 196

“A true gentleman never lets a grudge go unavenged. Especially not a grudge for the destruction of my home...” 620

Trivia

• Liuyun uses Ye Liuyun as his pen name and collaborates with Toriyama Akira on Dragon Ball, providing plot outlines while Toriyama handles the artwork. 37 55
• He gives Kushina a black necklace that he claims was “scraped off” his body; it is later implied to be made from material shed during his dragon transformation. 312
• His public image as a pale, gentle-looking hero contrasts with the pressure and ruthlessness perceived by experienced Jōnin. 171 175