Yugao Uzuki

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yugao Uzuki (卯月夕颜) 166
Gender	Female 166
Affiliation	Konohagakure; formerly Anbu directly under the Hokage 166 187
Occupation/Role	Special Jonin; later Jonin 166 194
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 166

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Special Jonin and Anbu operative	166	A Konoha sword specialist skilled in Konoha Style Kenjutsu; initially has limited Chakra reserves compared with stronger Jonin.
Mastery of Tiger Hunt	176	Completes Richard's Chakra-assisted sword technique after sustained practice, improving her timing, speed control, and slashing force.
Promotion to Jonin	191 194	Completes eleven A-rank missions in three months and is recognized as a Jonin.
Rinnegan transplant	195	Receives one transplanted Rinnegan in her right eye, greatly improving her perception and Chakra output.
Human modification / Super Self-Healing	195 196	Awakens healing comparable to Wolverine's and gains slowed aging; her Chakra volume rises to more than ten times its former level.
Rinnegan Ninjutsu mastery	198	Masters Almighty Push and Universal Pull after a month of training and proves capable of completing A-rank missions independently.

Background / History

At age 22, Yugao Uzuki is a Special Jonin of Konohagakure and an Anbu operative directly subordinate to the Hokage. She specializes in Konoha Style Kenjutsu and is romantically involved with fellow Anbu swordsman Hayate Gekko. Their demanding assignments often limit the time they can spend together. 166

She is assigned to approach Richard, earn his trust, and determine his purpose in Konoha without using conventional surveillance. Her first direct contact occurs at Richard's Ninja Tool Shop, where she tests a Vibranium Katana and is shocked when it cuts through her own sword. 168

Yugao purchases the Vibranium Katana at Richard's discounted price of eight million Ryo through a thirty-six-installment agreement. Although the purchase helps her mission provide a reason for continued contact, she is genuinely impressed by the weapon and determined to advance beyond her former limits. 169

Appearance

Yugao is a tall, slender kunoichi with long purple hair, delicate features, and a composed, heroic bearing. She is nearly 1.7 meters tall and weighs approximately fifty kilograms. 166

• Long purple hair, often tied in a high ponytail when working or cooking. 166 193
• Sleeveless black bodysuit and green Konoha ninja vest. 166
• Red Anbu marking on her right shoulder. 166 175
• Long black gloves extending past her elbows and metal bracers on her arms. 166
• Carries a Vibranium Long Sword after purchasing it from Richard. 173

Personality

Yugao is dutiful and perceptive. Though initially assigned to investigate Richard, she judges him primarily through her own intuition and concludes that he does not intend to harm Konoha, even when she cannot uncover his background or abilities. 175 176

She is exceptionally persistent in training. After recognizing the gap between her swordsmanship and Richard's, she practices Tiger Hunt for hours and refuses to abandon it until she succeeds. Richard notes that beneath her outwardly gentle appearance, she possesses a strong inner resolve. 174 175

Yugao is also devoted to the people she cares about. She is initially faithful to Hayate Gekko, later grows to trust Richard through their training and shared life, and ultimately accepts a relationship with him. 166 177 193

Abilities & Skills

Konoha Style Kenjutsu

Yugao is trained in the same Konoha sword style as Hayate Gekko and fights primarily with a katana or Vibranium Long Sword. 166 173

• Uses two-handed sword strikes appropriate to her Special Jonin training. 173
• Her conventional swordsmanship is considered refined among ordinary ninja, though initially far below Richard's level. 174
• Her close-range style is poorly matched against skilled mid- and long-range opponents such as Kankuro and Temari. 183

Dance of the Crescent Moon

A lethal Konoha Style Kenjutsu technique that combines coordinated attacks with a decisive strike aimed at the opponent's vital points. 173

• Uses shadow-clone cooperation to pressure an opponent and exploit blind spots. 173
• Its attacks are intended to inflict fatal injuries if they connect. 173
• Yugao uses it during her sparring match with Richard but cannot land a hit. 173 174

Hazy Moon Night

Yugao's personal sword technique, distinct from Dance of the Crescent Moon. 173

• Creates full-moon-like afterimages through airborne sword swings. 173
• Follows the afterimages with a rapid aerial strike that obscures the real attack path. 173
• Previously used against the reanimated Hayate Gekko. 173

Tiger Hunt

A sword technique created and taught by Richard to refine control over timing, force, speed, and attack trajectories. 174

• Requires Yugao to reinforce the technique with Chakra because her natural physical attributes cannot fully support it alone. 174
• Improves the precision of her attacks even before complete mastery. 174
• Successfully mastered after continued practice. 176

Rinnegan

Richard gives Yugao a spare Rinnegan, which Tsunade transplants into her right eye. The dojutsu substantially enhances her vision, perception, and Chakra capacity. 195

• Her Chakra volume becomes more than ten times greater than before, reaching a level comparable to elite Jonin such as Kakashi and Asuma. 196
• Richard begins training her in Rinnegan-specific techniques to expand her formerly limited offensive options. 196
• She masters Almighty Push and Universal Pull after sustained practice. 198

Super Self-Healing

Following repeated Compound V-based human modification attempts, Yugao awakens an unusually potent healing ability. 195

• Regenerative capacity is stated to be no weaker than Wolverine Logan's. 195
• Delays aging, allowing her to retain a youthful appearance for decades. 195 196
• The modification also enhances her physique and Chakra capacity. 195 196

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Vibranium Long Sword — Purchased from Richard through a thirty-six-installment payment plan; her main weapon during sparring and combat. 169 173
• Katana — Her standard weapon before acquiring the Vibranium blade; it is cut apart while testing the new sword. 168
• Rinnegan — A transplanted dojutsu in her right eye. 195

Relationships

• Richard — Initially his assigned Anbu contact, then his swordsmanship student and roommate. Their mutual trust develops into a romantic relationship, and he strengthens her through a Rinnegan transplant and human modification. 168 174 186 193 195
• Hayate Gekko — Her boyfriend and fellow Anbu swordsman. They share a devoted relationship despite their demanding schedules; his death precedes Yugao's eventual relationship with Richard. 166 193
• Tsunade — Performs Yugao's Rinnegan transplant and oversees her status as a Jonin. Tsunade also regards Yugao as an important connection between Richard and Konoha. 195 194
• Third Hokage — Authorizes the mission requiring Yugao to approach Richard and gain his trust without provoking him. 174 177

Story Role / Major Arcs

Anbu Investigation

Yugao is assigned to investigate Richard through direct contact rather than covert observation. She visits his Ninja Tool Shop, purchases a Vibranium Katana, and uses conversations and sword sparring to learn about him. 168 172 173

Swordsmanship Training

After witnessing Richard's overwhelming skill, Yugao repeatedly seeks his guidance. She trains in Tiger Hunt, eventually masters it, and gradually changes from an investigator acting on orders into someone who genuinely trusts him. 174 175 176

Konoha Crush

During the attack on Konoha, Baki, Kankuro, and Temari overwhelm Yugao through their range advantage. Richard intervenes before Baki can kill her, then orders Yugao and Sasuke to handle the remaining enemies within the village. 183

Jonin Advancement and Relationship with Richard

Yugao completes eleven A-rank missions over three months and earns promotion to Jonin. After Hayate's death, she and Richard openly acknowledge their feelings and become a couple. 191 193 194

Rinnegan Enhancement

Richard gives Yugao a Rinnegan and subjects her to enhancement procedures that awaken Super Self-Healing and dramatically expand her Chakra reserves. Under his instruction, she develops Almighty Push and Universal Pull and begins completing A-rank missions independently. 195 196 198

Notable Quotes

“But I believe you're not a bad person!” 175

“I will master Tiger Hunt as soon as possible. I will definitely not let down your guidance.” 175

Trivia

• Yugao's only stated hobby is flower viewing. 178
• She is skilled enough at cooking to confidently prepare several home-style dishes, including miso soup, teriyaki chicken leg, tofu egg custard, fried pork cutlet, sukiyaki, and cold spinach salad. 175
• Her first reaction to the Vibranium Katana's original ten-million-Ryo price is disbelief. 168