Ōtsutsuki Isshiki

Biodata

Background / History

Isshiki was Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's superior when they arrived in the Shinobi World. Kaguya later ambushed and betrayed him to avoid becoming a sacrifice; she nearly split him in half, while the Ten-Tails consumed his lower body. Without a suitable contract vessel, he was forced to recover in hiding for a millennium. Kaguya believed he had not fully recovered even after that time. 336

Three years after Sakura and Kaguya agreed to cooperate against the Ōtsutsuki Clan, Kaguya sensed Isshiki's location. Sakura assembled Naruto, Sasuke, Hashirama Senju, and Kaguya to confront him on the Island of Whirlpools, where Isshiki had been living as a farmer. 341

During the confrontation, Isshiki was trapped by Kaguya, Naruto, Sasuke, and Hashirama while Sakura monitored the battle from above. The group's spatial barrier prevented him from escaping through space transfer, while Kaguya's knowledge made his abilities and history effectively transparent to his opponents. 342

Badly wounded, Isshiki identified Hashirama—who possessed a Rinnegan and extraordinary vitality—as a potential contract vessel that could allow him to reverse the situation. He attempted to shrink himself and flee, but Sakura caught him in her palm and sealed him. 342

Appearance

Isshiki initially appeared as a monk farming on the Island of Whirlpools, wearing a straw hat. 341

• Eagle-like gaze beneath his hat. 341
• Cross-shaped pupils. 342
• Could reduce his own body to a tiny size. 342

Abilities & Skills

Shrinking

Isshiki could shrink his body to evade capture and attempt escape.

• Used the technique after targeting Hashirama as a potential contract vessel. 342
• Failed to escape Sakura's grasp despite shrinking repeatedly. 342

Space Transfer

Isshiki possessed a means of spatial movement.

• The battlefield was enclosed by four black portals forming a spatial cage specifically to prevent his escape. 342
• His spatial movement was rendered unusable by the sealing formation. 342

Contract Vessel

Isshiki sought a vessel with which to restore his position.

• After Kaguya's betrayal, he lacked a suitable contractor and could only recover slowly in hiding. 336
• He attempted to use Hashirama Senju as a contract vessel due to Hashirama's Rinnegan and immense vitality. 342

Small Ten-Tails

Isshiki possessed a small Ten-Tails. 342

Relationships

• Kaguya Ōtsutsuki — Former subordinate who betrayed and severely wounded him to avoid being sacrificed; later joined Sakura's side against him. 336 342
• Haruno Sakura — Principal opponent who oversaw the battle, caught him during his escape attempt, and sealed him. 342
• Naruto Uzumaki — One of the four combatants who cornered Isshiki. 341 342
• Uchiha Sasuke — One of the four combatants who cornered Isshiki. 341 342
• Hashirama Senju — One of Isshiki's opponents and his intended contract vessel. 342

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ōtsutsuki Threat

Isshiki is identified as one member of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, a race that plants God Trees on living planets to drain their vitality and produce Chakra Fruits. 341

Battle on the Island of Whirlpools

Located by Kaguya after three years of searching, Isshiki is confronted at his hiding place by Sakura's assembled force. His inability to escape the spatial seal and his failure to claim Hashirama as a vessel result in his capture and sealing. 341 342