Sasuke

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Sasuke Uchiha (佐助)
Species/Race	Human; Uchiha clan member
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Team Seven; later head of the reestablished Uchiha clan 168 205
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; Uchiha clan head 117 205
Status	Alive; later depicted as a father taking his children to the cinema 226
First Appearance	Chapter 13

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-Tomoe Sharingan	56	Naruto subjects Sasuke to a genjutsu involving his lost family, provoking the awakening of his previously dormant Sharingan.
Two-Tomoe Sharingan	78	His Sharingan evolves during a sword fight with Naruto.
Three-Tomoe Sharingan — left eye	140	Overwhelmed by Rock Lee's Reverse Lotus, Sasuke releases black lightning and his left eye advances.
Three-Tomoe Sharingan — both eyes	187	His right eye evolves after he imagines killing Itachi.
Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan	203	Sasuke installs Shisui's Mangekyō eye and uses its Kotoamatsukami to control Danzō.
Rinnegan	205	His Rinnegan manifests when Naruto exploits his fear of losing his restored family; he summons a purple skeletal giant.
Mangekyō Sharingan cloning	217	Orochimaru successfully clones Sasuke's Mangekyō Sharingan.

Background and History

Uchiha survivor

Sasuke first appears alongside his elder brother, Itachi, at the Uchiha training ground. He responds to Naruto with immediate pride in the Uchiha name and stays close to Itachi while attempting to act mature. His behavior is shaped by the Uchiha clan massacre and his attachment to his brother. 13

At the Academy, Sasuke is one of Iruka's favored students. He performs a perfect Clone Jutsu and openly enjoys the class's admiration, but Naruto's indifference frustrates him and intensifies their rivalry. 43

Naruto's training and revelations

Naruto provokes Sasuke, forces him to confront memories of his family through genjutsu, and causes his Sharingan to awaken. Sasuke reacts with hysterical joy, only for Naruto to defeat him easily in their following spar. 53 56 57

Naruto becomes Sasuke's unconventional trainer. He provides scrolls, protective equipment, crossbow instructions, chakra-control exercises, and access to techniques including Shadow Imitation. Naruto also repeatedly challenges Sasuke's assumptions about the massacre, Itachi, the Sharingan, and the Uchiha stone tablet. 58 60 62 67 77 79

Sasuke gradually learns to restrain his emotions and conceal his true ability. He uses Shadow Clones for accelerated training, develops tactical habits, and becomes cautious enough to maintain a weaker public image while training in secret. 97 132 181

Team Seven and the Chunin Exams

As a member of Team Seven, Sasuke recognizes that Konoha is monitoring Naruto and concludes that Kakashi's intensive instruction of him is partly meant to counter Naruto. He works with Naruto and Sakura during the Chunin Exams, quickly identifying hidden opponents and securing a Scroll of Heaven. 168 170

Orochimaru places a Cursed Seal on Sasuke. Sasuke can consciously activate and dismiss it, considers its strength useful for revenge, and refuses Kakashi's attempt to seal it away. 171 174

During the Chunin Exams crisis, Sasuke uses a forbidden lightning technique to destroy Shukaku's Tailed Beast Bomb. His right Sharingan then reaches the Three-Tomoe stage. 187

Truth, revenge, and clan restoration

Naruto eventually shows Sasuke the events surrounding the Uchiha clan's downfall. Rather than immediately awakening the Mangekyō, Sasuke is overcome with guilt and concludes that he should not have survived. 189

Sasuke confronts Itachi at Mount Myōboku, seals him with the Forbidden Seal, and removes his eyes after Itachi stops resisting. Naruto later revives Itachi and reveals further truths concerning Black Zetsu and the altered Uchiha stone tablet. 190 191

Sasuke attacks Konoha's border defense force, then targets Danzō directly. He employs Izanagi, Curse Mark tactics, Shadow Clones, and Impure World Reincarnation to outmaneuver Danzō before implanting Kotoamatsukami into him. 197 202 203

After reviving Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha, Sasuke begins restoring the Uchiha clan. He is formally made clan head during its rebirth ceremony. 204 205

Appearance

Sasuke is described as having delicate, fair features and dark eyes that become scarlet when he activates the Sharingan. Later, he is seen wearing a dark-blue, high-collared robe aboard his war fortress. 56 197

• Scarlet Sharingan with evolving tomoe patterns. 56 78 187
• Black Curse Mark patterns spread across the left side of his face when activated. 174
• Later wears a dark-blue high-collared robe. 197

Personality

Sasuke begins as proud, arrogant, and highly conscious of the Uchiha name. He initially seeks recognition through competition, particularly against Naruto, and is deeply driven by hatred toward Itachi. 13 42 43 79

His pursuit of revenge makes him willing to accept dangerous power, including the Cursed Seal, forbidden techniques, and Izanagi. He can become ruthless when discussing enemies, yet he also worries about Naruto's safety, saves Rock Lee, and later refuses to take Itachi's eyes for an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. 89 151 155 174 217

Under Naruto's influence, Sasuke becomes more analytical, patient, and adept at hiding his feelings. He questions Konoha's motives, plans around its surveillance, and increasingly relies on preparation and deception rather than direct confrontation. 146 168 181 202

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and dōjutsu

Sasuke's Sharingan grants enhanced perception, copying ability, and insight into chakra flow. Its evolution is tied to powerful emotional experiences, though Naruto repeatedly urges Sasuke to develop it through deliberate training rather than uncontrolled hatred. 56 62 79

• Uses the Sharingan to track shuriken trajectories, read movements, and counter genjutsu. 58 117 140
• Reaches Three-Tomoe Sharingan in both eyes. 140 187
• Uses transplanted Shisui Mangekyō Sharingan to cast Kotoamatsukami on Danzō. 203
• Awakens the Rinnegan and manifests a purple skeletal giant. 205
• His Mangekyō Sharingan is later successfully cloned by Orochimaru. 217

Lightning Release

Lightning Release is Sasuke's principal combat specialty. He develops increasingly dangerous techniques while seeking power capable of challenging Itachi. 85 151 152

• Chidori — Learns and uses Kakashi's signature technique in battle. 157 185
• Chidori Stream — Perfects the technique, though his chakra reserves initially limit sustained use. 105
• Black lightning — Releases black lightning over his body to interrupt Rock Lee's attack and protect himself. 140
• Forbidden lightning technique — Develops a large-scale technique modeled after Naruto's Storm Release; its recoil kills him during training, requiring Naruto's intervention. 152
• Uses the technique to destroy Shukaku's Tailed Beast Bomb. 187

Fire Release and shurikenjutsu

Sasuke is highly proficient with Fire Release, thrown weapons, steel wire, and ricocheting shuriken attacks. His style is repeatedly compared to Itachi's. 58 126 140

• Uses Great Fireball Technique to counter incoming wind blades. 126
• Fires large numbers of shuriken and manipulates their trajectories with steel wire. 126 140
• Combines long-range weapons, crossbows, ballistae, and traps with his dōjutsu. 58 60 61

Shadow techniques and clones

Naruto teaches Sasuke Shadow Clone training and the Nara clan's Shadow Imitation Technique. Sasuke later incorporates shadow techniques into his tactical fighting style. 60 62 67

• Uses Shadow Clones to divide training between ninjutsu, shurikenjutsu, medical ninjutsu, and other disciplines. 61 97 147
• Uses Shadow Possession Jutsu and Shadow Imitation Technique to evade and counter Naruto. 94
• Conceals his real strength by openly creating only a limited number of clones before Kakashi. 132

Forbidden and support techniques

• Izanagi — Uses the Uchiha forbidden technique to overturn lethal outcomes; its use costs him an eye. 151 152 202
• Cursed Seal — Draws power from Orochimaru's seal and can activate it without immediately losing control. 171 174
• Medical Ninjutsu — Studies it through Shadow Clones, treats Itachi's bleeding after surgery, and assists with memory implantation experiments. 147 148 149 190
• Forbidden Seal — Seals Itachi during their confrontation at Mount Myōboku. 190
• Impure World Reincarnation — Uses it as part of his plan to teleport and capture Danzō. 202

Equipment

• Longbow and arrows used during Naruto's genjutsu trial. 56
• Kunai, shuriken, steel wire, and crossbows. 58 126
• Ballistae and armor used in training. 60
• Longsword stored through a wrist-mounted space-time tool. 117 161
• Chakra Armor used as a trump card during the battle against Shukaku. 186
• War fortress equipped with a crystal ball and personnel in linked helmets. 197

Relationships

• Itachi Uchiha — Younger brother. Sasuke's hatred of Itachi drives much of his early training, but he later learns the truth of Itachi's actions, seals him rather than killing him outright, helps preserve him, and refuses to take his eyes. 13 190 191 217
• Uzumaki Naruto — Rival, trainer, ally, and manipulator. Naruto awakens Sasuke's Sharingan, supplies him with techniques and equipment, reveals the Uchiha conspiracy in stages, and later becomes the person Sasuke most wants to challenge and understand through battle. 56 58 151 225
• Kakashi Hatake — Team Seven's instructor. Kakashi trains Sasuke in Chidori and recognizes that Sasuke is concealing much of his real strength; he repeatedly urges Sasuke to abandon revenge. 157 181
• Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha — Sasuke's parents. His strongest private desire is a whole family rather than clan leadership; Naruto later helps revive them. 205 204
• Danzō Shimura — Enemy connected to the Uchiha tragedy. Sasuke attacks Konoha to draw him out, defeats him through deception, and implants Kotoamatsukami into him. 198 202 203
• Orochimaru — Gives Sasuke a Cursed Seal and seeks him as a vessel. Sasuke accepts the seal's power while remaining aware that Orochimaru has his own agenda. 80 171 174
• Rock Lee — Rival whose Eight Gates pressure helps Sasuke's left Sharingan evolve; Sasuke later attributes his victory to superior preparation and endurance. 140 141
• Sakura Haruno — Team Seven teammate. Sasuke becomes increasingly distant from her after missions, though they are later seen together in the Summoning Realm. 145 226

Notable Quotes

“I'm an avenger. As long as I can kill that man, I can sacrifice anything!” 174

“If you want to settle things with someone, go find someone else. I'm not interested in you.” 140

“I don't want his eyes.” 217