Biodata
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Yei 7 58 103 104 109 163 215 216 223 234 295 304 305 361 363 365 378 379 399 401 413 463 473 474 483 486 (also referred to as "Whirlpool Nameless" 361) |
| Alias | Hyuga Yei 463 473 474 486 |
| Age | Approximately twenty 463 |
| Affiliation | Formerly Hyuga Clan Special Jonin 109, Twelfth Division Vice-Captain (Soul Society) 474 483 486 |
| Family | Hyuga Yue (fiancée, wife) 7 223 363 |
| Notable Abilities | Byakugan 223 304, Sage Arts (from Ryūchi Cave, Shikkotsu Forest, and Mount Myōboku) 295 305 361, Hollow Mask 103, Flash Cry 216 234, Railgun 216, Hollow Flash 379, Kenbunshoku Haki 86, Cheat Ability Orb 363 361, Giga Clone 363 486 |
| Origin | Rukongai District (Soul Society) 463 473 474, though his origins are questionable and untraceable by Central 46 486 |
| Known Associates | Hyuga Yue 7 223 361 363, Orochimaru 58 86 295, Mayuri Kurotsuchi 474 486, Kisuke Urahara 474 483, Great Toad Sage 305, Isshiki Otsutsuki 215 216 363 |
| Notable Traits | Maintains a low profile despite immense power 361, indifferent to political matters 361, cunning and decisive 103, confident and powerful 305, curious and interested in research 474, does not care about power or titles 363, his strength is comparable to the Captain-Commander 473 474 486 |
Physical Description
Yei possesses a calm, capable, and unflappable demeanor, though when he activates his Hollow Mask, a fierce, violent, and evil aura spreads from his body, making his eyes bloodshot and his appearance extremely strange with a dark red aura swirling around him 103. His identity and origins are untraceable 486. When he achieves Six Paths Level, he appears extraordinarily divine with black-red pupils that shine brightly, a golden chakra cloak adorned with black-red tomoe, and nine Truth-Seeking Balls floating behind him 317. Despite these power-ups, his body generally remains unchanged, unlike others who might grow horns or have their hair turn white 317. When in Perfect Sage Mode, his body shows no mutations or facial markings; instead, the Yin Seal mark on his brow and his Byakugan emit a faint golden light, and a light golden robe forms on his body surface with light golden flames dancing at the corners, making him look sacred and noble 307.
- Eyes:
- Pure white Byakugan 7.
- When activating the Hollow Mask, his eyes become bloodshot, filled with violence and bloodlust 103.
- In Sage Mode, his Byakugan does not show snake-like vertical pupils, eye shadows, or face paint 212.
- After achieving Perfect Sage Mode, his Byakugan emits a faint golden light and begins to evolve, gaining abilities similar to the Mangekyo Sharingan 307.
- His Byakugan shows signs of transformation due to the influence of the "Giant Reincarnation Eye" chakra 316.
- When at Six Paths Level, his eyes have black-red pupils that shine brightly 317.
- Facial Features:
- Body:
- His body is extremely flexible, capable of anti-human movements like a soft-bodied creature 212.
- When in Perfect Sage Mode, his body remains unchanged, but a light golden robe forms on his surface with light golden flames at the corners 307.
- His body undergoes a transformation into a "Sage Body" after the fusion of the three Sage Arts, becoming more resilient 306.
- Attire/Appearance:
- When disguised with the Hollow Mask, he wears a black and white haori and is about 1.9 meters tall 103.
- When disguised as an Akatsuki member, he wears a black cloak with red clouds and a straw hat 163.
- When in the "Hollow" state, he exudes an evil, ominous aura, like an evil god 316.
- When activating both the Hollow Mask and Flash Cry, two chakra cloaks, red and blue, intertwine around him, making his aura several times stronger 170.
Background
Yei, also known as Hyuga Yei and Whirlpool Nameless, is a member of the Hyuga Clan's Branch Family in Konoha Village 60 361. His parents died when he was young, leaving him to live alone, though his family's legacy includes a detached house 7. He was raised with the care of Aunt Yami and his childhood sweetheart and fiancée, Hyuga Yue 7.
Yei's early career saw him as a Chunin, noted for his Byakugan and ability to detect enemy movements, making him an outstanding ninja 1. He later became a Special Jonin and an Anbu member, a promotion influenced by Hizashi, who had a close relationship with Yei's father 60. Yei's rise in rank and successful S-rank missions, including two with Shisui Uchiha, caught the attention of the Hyuga Clan's higher-ups, leading Clan Leader Hiashi to offer him access to the clan's Secret Vault as a reward 109.
Yei developed a strong bond with Hyuga Yue, teaching her Lightning Release Ninjutsu and even placing a part of his soul in her for protection 133. He also showed concern for the fate of the Branch Family, particularly Hyuga Neji, due to the Caged Bird Curse Mark, which Yei later learned to remove from himself and others 60 316.
Throughout his journey, Yei encountered powerful figures like Orochimaru, whom he warned not to provoke 129. He also faced members of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, including Isshiki Ōtsutsuki, and gained knowledge about their intentions and methods of traversing the cosmos 215 361 363. Yei's powers grew significantly, culminating in his awakening of the Reincarnation Eye and advancing to Six Paths Level 317.
After the Shinobi World War, Yei maintained a low profile, rejecting offers to become the Hyuga Clan leader or the Fifth Hokage, as he viewed such positions as restrictions 363. He continued his research, cloning Byakugan and studying Sage Arts 304. Yei eventually married Hyuga Yue, and they decided to embark on a journey into the starry sky together, while Yei also sent a clone to explore other worlds 363. His existence and power later drew the attention of the Tsunayashiro family in the Soul Society, who accused him of being the Spirit King 474 485 486.
Abilities
Cheat Ability
Yei possesses a "cheat ability" manifested as a dark bead in his mind, which allows him to acquire abilities from other worlds 5. He earns points by defeating or killing enemies, which he then spends to draw new skills 5 248. This ability also causes his body to change to better fit the world he is in, and some skills acquired through it require hand seals to be cast in the current world 133. The cheat ability is suspected to be related to the Death God world, as most acquired skills are from there, and Yei holds the title of "Death God Authority" 248 304.
- Applications:
- Acquiring diverse skills from other worlds, such as Kidō, Six Styles Technique, Observation Haki, and Electromagnetic Control 5 248.
- Gaining new techniques like Hakuda, Flash Step, and Super Regeneration 119 248.
- Enabling the learning of powerful abilities like "Black Coffin" and "Withered Tree in Spring" 248.
- Allowing Yei to simulate Devil Fruit abilities in the One Piece world due to his power and fusion with a specific orb 393.
- Limitations:
Sage Body
Yei can create a Sage Body by integrating his Soul and simultaneously using the Sage Modes of all three Great Sage Lands: Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest 305 306 307. This is achieved by modifying the Yin Seal to store Yang Release Chakra and using it as a trigger to guide the fusion of the three Sage Arts 306.
- Applications:
- Achieving Perfect Sage Mode, which allows Yei to maintain Sage Mode without Chakra depletion 307.
- Enhancing his Byakugan, causing it to emit a golden light and evolve with abilities similar to the Mangekyo Sharingan 307.
- Materializing Chakra into various forms, with power comparable to a Tailed Beast Ball 307.
- Providing a "feedback" mechanism that allows Yei to possess Six Paths Level combat power through "bursting seeds" without burning his life force 300.
- Limitations:
Hollow Mask
The Hollow Mask is an item Yei possesses that, when activated, causes black and red Chakra to surge into his body, giving him a power boost 248 316. It exudes an evil, ominous aura, similar to an evil god 316. The Hollow Mask's power can cause severe injuries to Yei's meridians, hindering recovery 5.
- Applications:
- Providing a significant boost in power, increasing Yei's strength and allowing him to defeat powerful opponents 129 478.
- Enhancing techniques like "Flash Cry" 105.
- Allowing the use of abilities similar to the "Giant Reincarnation Eye," such as gravity and repulsion manipulation, human puppet control, spirit control, and condensing Reincarnation Rosary Beads 316.
- When combined with "Flash Cry," it represents Yei's strongest trump card, capable of briefly granting Six Paths Level combat power 170 300.
- Limitations:
- The power of the Hollow Mask can cause severe injuries to Yei's meridians 5.
- Simultaneously activating the Hollow Mask and "Flash Cry" can overwhelm Yei's body, causing injury due to excessive load, making it risky for prolonged use in combat 170 300.
- The boost from the Hollow Mask is only slight when activated with different fuel 316.
Flash Cry
"Flash Cry" is a combat technique Yei developed, combining Hakuda and Kidō, where highly compressed Kidō is wrapped around the user's back and shoulders, then explodes and fuses with the user's limbs for combat 83. Yei's version uses Lightning Release Ninjutsu instead of Kidō 83.
- Applications:
- Significantly increasing Yei's speed and combat power 83 105.
- Serving as one of Yei's strongest trump cards, capable of increasing his combat power to Kage level 119.
- When combined with the Hollow Mask, it forms Yei's strongest state, capable of briefly achieving Six Paths Level combat power 170 300.
- Limitations:
Taijutsu
Yei is proficient in Taijutsu, which is his forte 299. He has acquired Hakuda, a fist and foot fighting ability from the Death God world 45. His Eight Trigrams Palm combines the domineering power of the Steel Fist Style with the precise swiftness of the Gentle Fist, making it more lethal 42 45.
- Applications:
- Engaging in fierce close-quarters combat, such as against Shinnō 129.
- Using techniques like "One Bone," where Chakra surges to create monstrous strength, causing ripples in space 299.
- Perfecting his Eight Trigrams Palm under the blessing of Hakuda 45.
- Achieving precise Chakra control for destructive attacks, similar to Tsunade's Super Strength Fist 42.
- Limitations:
- His improved Eight Trigrams Palm is not completely perfect, with the full power only unleashed in the final twin palms 42.
Reincarnation Eye
Yei awakens the Reincarnation Eye and advances to Six Paths Level 317. This dōjutsu allows him to use various abilities.
- Applications:
- Creating Truth-Seeking Balls 317.
- Activating his 'Six Paths Mode' 317.
- Lifting large areas of the sea out of the ocean 371.
- Using abilities similar to the "Giant Reincarnation Eye," such as gravity and repulsion manipulation, human puppet control, spirit control, and condensing Reincarnation Rosary Beads 316.
- Limitations:
- Yei does not use some of the "Giant Reincarnation Eye" abilities much 316.
Kidō (Destructive and Binding Paths)
Yei possesses various Kidō from the Death God world, categorized into Destructive Path (Hadō) for offensive spells and Binding Path (Bakudō) for defensive or restraint spells 5 119 248. In his current world, these are assimilated into Ninjutsu and sealing techniques 248 304.
- Applications:
Power Progression
- Hyperspeed Regeneration (Chapter 8): Yei gains Hyperspeed Regeneration, which not only heals injuries but also increases his chakra amount.
- Four Chakra Natures (Chapter 45): Yei's body changes, giving him four chakra attributes: Lightning, Fire, Wind, and Earth.
- Improved Eight Trigrams Palm (Chapter 42): Yei improves his Eight Trigrams Palm, incorporating elements of the Steel Fist Style, demonstrating its power and lethality.
- Lightning Release Chakra Mode (Chapter 49): Yei develops a new state based on the Third Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode, significantly increasing his speed and strength.
- Hollow Mask Activation (Chapter 129): Yei activates the Hollow Mask, gaining a significant boost in strength.
- Binding Arts (Chapter 139): Yei rapidly improves his sealing techniques, including "localized" Binding Arts.
- Death God Authority (Chapter 248): Yei gains "Death God Authority," which enhances his control and insight over Souls.
- Ryūchi Cave Sage Arts (Chapter 295): Yei has learned Sage Arts from Ryūchi Cave.
- Shikkotsu Forest Sage Arts (Chapter 295): Yei has learned Sage Arts from Shikkotsu Forest.
- Mount Myōboku Sage Arts (Chapter 305): Yei learns Mount Myōboku's Sage Arts.
- Sage Body Creation (Chapter 306): Yei successfully creates a Sage Body by combining the three Great Sage Arts, using the Yin Seal as a guide.
- Perfect Sage Mode (Chapter 307): Yei enters Perfect Sage Mode, combining the Sage Modes of the three great sacred lands, causing his Byakugan to evolve and gain abilities similar to the Mangekyo Sharingan.
- Six Paths Level Combat Power (Chapter 300): Yei achieves Six Paths Level combat power through a "bursting seeds" state, which does not burn his life.
- Giant Reincarnation Eye Abilities (Chapter 316): Yei gains the ability to use some of the Giant Reincarnation Eye's powers, such as gravity and repulsion manipulation.
- Reincarnation Eye Awakening (Chapter 317): Yei's Byakugan transforms into the Reincarnation Eye, significantly strengthening his ocular power.
- Six Paths Level Advancement (Chapter 317): Yei advances to Six Paths Level, generating a vast "Power of All Things" and gaining a golden chakra coat with black and red comma-shaped jewels.
- Six Paths Mode (Chapter 317): Yei enters "Six Paths Mode," which is stronger than his previous combination of Hollowfication, Sage Mode, and Flash Cry, with no burden.
- Bloodline Combination Level (Chapter 363): Yei reaches the Bloodline Combination level, which is considered strong even within the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
- World Origin Power Analysis (Chapter 363): Yei gains the ability to analyze World Origin Power, with 99% understanding of the Naruto World.
- Great Swordsman (Chapter 397): Yei realizes the root of his swordsmanship issue, going all out and gaining understanding of his sword, leading to the appearance of a special artistic conception and the Sword Intent of a Great Swordsman.
- Mimicking Quincy Abilities (Chapter 479): Yei demonstrates the ability to mimic Quincy abilities, such as Lille's Trumpet of God.
Character Relationships
| Character | Relationship | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hyuga Yue | Fiancée/Childhood Sweetheart | Yei and Yue are engaged and share a close, affectionate bond. She worries for his safety and desires to become a god to stay with him forever. Yei teaches her Ninjutsu and protects her. 7 36 60 132 133 361 363 |
| Aunt Yami | Family | Aunt Yami is a caring figure who looks after Yei and Hyuga Yue. She provides comfort and support to Yei. 7 109 |
| Orochimaru | Acquaintance/Rival | Orochimaru is curious about Yei's strength and secrets, often testing him. Yei is wary of Orochimaru's intentions and avoids being researched by him. 58 112 129 295 |
| Shisui Uchiha | Teammate/Friend | Yei and Shisui have a good relationship, having completed missions together. Yei is concerned for Shisui's well-being and tasks him with monitoring the Akatsuki. 62 221 266 316 |
| Hiashi Hyuga | Clan Leader | Hiashi is the leader of the Hyuga Clan. He acknowledges Yei's potential and rewards him, though Yei maintains a cautious distance due to the Main Family's influence. 109 |
| Hizashi Hyuga | Elder/Guardian | Hizashi is an elder in the Hyuga Clan who took care of Yei and Hyuga Yue's families due to his relationship with their fathers. He has a good relationship with Yei. 60 |
| Kakashi Hatake | Classmate | Kakashi is one of Yei's close classmates. 361 |
| Asuma Sarutobi | Classmate | Asuma is one of Yei's close classmates and a comrade with whom Yei has carried out missions. 133 361 |
| Might Guy | Classmate | Guy is one of Yei's close classmates and a sparring partner. 361 |
| Hayate Gekko | Classmate | Hayate is one of Yei's close classmates. 133 361 |
| Kurenai Yuhi | Classmate | Kurenai is one of Yei's close classmates. 361 |
| Anko Mitarashi | Classmate | Anko is one of Yei's close classmates. 361 |
| Yugao Uzuki | Classmate | Yugao is one of Yei's close classmates. 361 |
| Reina Uzumaki | Clansman | Reina is a member of the Uzumaki Clan whom Yei meets. They share a mutual respect and clan bond, with Yei assuring her safety and offering assistance. 208 |
| Mui | Protector | Mui manages the Grass Ninja Village under Yei's guidance and ensures Reina and Karin's safety. 208 |
| Isshiki Otsutsuki | Adversary | Isshiki is a powerful member of the Otsutsuki Clan whom Yei battles and learns from. 216 361 363 |
| Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni | Captain-Commander | Yamamoto is the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13. Yei challenges him to a battle and is later accused by the Tsunayashiro family in his presence. 469 473 486 |
| Retsu Unohana | Sparring Partner | Unohana spars with Yei, leading her to realize the limitations of her swordsmanship and strive for improvement. 469 |
| Mayuri Kurotsuchi | Colleague/Collaborator | Mayuri and Yei work together on improving the "Giga Clone." 486 488 |
| Tsunayashiro Kuubo | Antagonist | Kuubo is the head of the Tsunayashiro family who accuses Yei of having a suspicious identity and orders his arrest. 486 |
| Whitebeard | Acquaintance | Whitebeard is a powerful figure whom Yei encounters. 399 410 |
| Garp | Acquaintance | Garp is a powerful figure whom Yei encounters. 410 |
| Rayleigh | Acquaintance | Rayleigh is a powerful figure whom Yei encounters. 410 |
| Golden Lion Shiki | Acquaintance | Shiki is a powerful figure whom Yei encounters and who is aware of Yei's power. 399 410 |
| Charlotte Linlin | Adversary | Charlotte Linlin is a powerful figure whom Yei encounters and dismisses as weaker than others. 410 |
| Blackbeard | Observer | Blackbeard observes Yei and is curious about his strength and identity. 401 |
Significant Events
- Yei defeats Kumogakure ninjas: Yei uses Lightning Release Ninjutsu and his Byakugan to defeat a group of Kumogakure ninjas led by Jonin Nakagawa 4.
- Yei returns to the village: Yei returns to the village after the war, experiencing family care for the first time 7.
- Yei fights in the Chunin Exam: Yei participates in the Chunin Exam, where Gai is eliminated by Shisui Uchiha 12.
- Yei receives a mission: Yei receives a mission after a peaceful half-month period in the ninja world 17.
- Yei defeats Gai: Yei defeats Gai in a Taijutsu battle using his improved Eight Trigrams Palm 42.
- Yei battles Orochimaru: Yei engages in a fierce battle with Orochimaru, using Lightning Release Ninjutsu and Gentle Fist techniques 47.
- Yei's personality changes: Yei's personality becomes manic and tyrannical, possibly due to the aftereffects of war or the Hollow Mask, and is comforted by Hyuga Yue and Aunt Yami 7.
- Yei's points system: Yei discovers he only gains points by defeating enemies who harbor malice towards him 58.
- Yei slaughters Iwagakure ninjas: Yei intervenes in a battle between Kumogakure and Iwagakure, using his 'Hollow Mask' mode to slaughter thousands of Iwagakure ninjas and the Third Raikage, then modifies memories to shift blame 95.
- Yei intervenes in Kirigakure vs. Kumogakure: Yei intervenes in a confrontation where Kumogakure ninjas surround injured Kirigakure ninjas, using his Hollow Mask and Chakra to restrain Ao 103.
- Yei gains clan attention: Yei's rise as a Special Jonin and success in S-rank missions attracts the attention of the Hyuga clan's higher-ups 109.
- Yei defeats Izanami: Yei battles Izanami and his team from Kumogakure, using various techniques including Chidori, and defeats Izanami to retrieve Ao's Byakugan 106.
- Yei defeats Pain: Yei defeats Pain, activating the Hollow Mask and gaining 500 points, then takes the Box of Paradise 129.
- Yei leaves Shinnō to Orochimaru: Yei overpowers Shinnō but decides to leave, allowing Orochimaru to handle him, and warns Orochimaru not to provoke him 129.
- Yei observes Chunin Exam battles: Yei observes his classmates' battles in the Chunin Exam, noting Gai's defeat by Anko 135.
- Yei guides Hyuga Yue's training: Yei guides Hyuga Yue in her training, improving her Lightning Release and Gentle Fist techniques, and practices sealing techniques himself 139.
- Yei plans to go to Rain Country: Yei decides to go to Rain Country and meets Mui in Grass Country to gather information 162.
- Yei guides Hyuga Tsuki's attack: Yei guides Hyuga Tsuki's attack, causing a transparent hole in the Eight-Headed Serpent's body 185.
- Yei battles Isshiki Otsutsuki: Yei encounters Isshiki Otsutsuki, enters Sage Mode, and uses Flash Cry and Railgun to seemingly eliminate Isshiki 216.
- Yei confronts Yosuke Uchiha: Yei confronts Yosuke Uchiha, who intends to capture Shisui Uchiha 266.
- Yei prepares for war: Yei prepares for an unavoidable war between the Five Great Ninja Villages and Akatsuki 277.
- Yei faces Hokages and Orochimaru: Yei faces the First and Second Hokage in their Impure World Reincarnation forms, with Orochimaru joining the battle to test Yei's strength 295.
- Yei uses Six Paths Level combat power: Yei uses "bursting seeds" to achieve Six Paths Level combat power against Isshiki Otsutsuki 300.
- Yei clones Byakugan and plans to visit Mount Myōboku: Yei successfully clones hundreds of Byakugan and decides to visit Mount Myōboku to learn the third Sage Art 304.
- Yei awakens Reincarnation Eye: Yei successfully awakens the Reincarnation Eye and advances to Six Paths Level, experimenting with Truth-Seeking Balls and 'Six Paths Mode' 317.
- Yei announces war's end: Yei announces the complete end of the war 360.
- Yei attends post-war meeting: Yei meets with classmates after the war and attends a meeting with the Five Kage and other officials, revealing information about the Ōtsutsuki Clan 361.
- Yei rejects leadership roles: Yei rejects offers to become the Hyuga Clan leader and the Fifth Hokage, not caring about power 363.
- Yei encounters Whitebeard Pirates: Yei encounters the Whitebeard Pirates on Fish-Man Island and proceeds to the palace 399.
- Yei's reputation spreads: Yei's reputation spreads throughout the sea after single-handedly killing "Big Mom" Charlotte Linlin 412.
- Yei battles Hawkeye: Yei battles Hawkeye, the former World's Greatest Swordsman, after reappearing in the New World 418.
- Yei spars with Retsu Unohana: Yei spars with Retsu Unohana, helping her realize the limitations of her swordsmanship 469.
- Yei applies for Shino Academy graduation: Yei applies for graduation from the Shino Academy and requests a battle with Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni 469.
- Yei joins Twelfth Division: Yei joins the Twelfth Division, becoming a significant figure in the Seireitei 474.
- Yei confronts Sternritter: Yei faces off against Bazz-B and other Sternritter, easily defeating Bazz-B and demonstrating his power 477.
- Yei is accused by Tsunayashiro Kuubo: Tsunayashiro Kuubo accuses Yei of having a suspicious identity and orders his arrest, leading Yei to decide to make a scene 486.
- Yei improves "Giga Clone": Yei and Mayuri improve the "Giga Clone," making it widely useful 486.
- Yei battles Sajin Komamura and others: Yei battles Sajin Komamura, Kaname Tosen, and Ichimaru Gin, defeating Komamura in one blow 487.
Themes
Yei's narrative explores several key themes, prominently featuring power and growth as he continuously strengthens himself, awakening the Reincarnation Eye and advancing to Six Paths Level, often through self-reliance rather than external forces like the Ten-Tails 317. This pursuit of strength is also driven by a need for preparation and survival in a dangerous and unpredictable ninja world, as seen in his efforts to master new skills like Hyperspeed Regeneration 8. The theme of fate and predetermination is challenged by Yei's actions, such as resurrecting Kuina Shimotsuki and altering her predetermined "death" 366.
Identity and control are central, particularly with the "Caged Bird Curse Mark" on his soul, which represents a lack of control over his own life despite his cheat abilities 5. Yei's interactions also highlight trust and information sharing, as he reveals crucial information about the Ōtsutsuki Clan to the Kage 361. The consequences of power are evident, as his immense strength draws unwanted attention and can cause world rejection reactions 129 366. Despite his power, Yei often maintains a low profile, preferring not to be involved in political matters and rejecting leadership roles, indicating a disinterest in conventional power structures 361 363. Finally, the narrative touches on the importance of family and loved ones, who provide comfort and support, helping Yei navigate the aftereffects of war and his own changing personality 7.