Uchiha Cheng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Uchiha Cheng (宇智波诚)
Alias(es)	Cheng-nii; Cheng-ge; Lord Cheng 6 89
Species/Race	Uchiha clan shinobi
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Uchiha Clan 20 406
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; later a Konoha teacher 124 204 406
Status	Active 529
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Enhanced Sharingan	1	Chose birth into the Uchiha Clan and received a Sharingan stated to possess ten times the normal ocular power.
Elite Chunin	1, 8	Reached Elite Chunin-level overall strength while still in the Academy; his chakra reserves were comparable to a Special Jonin's.
Expanded chakra and elemental transformations	28	Increased his total chakra by a further threefold and obtained Lightning and Wind chakra nature transformations; began developing Chidori Stream.
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	107	Used the Three-Tomoe Sharingan to mirror Hanzo's Water Release techniques.
Opened meridians	168	His new master opened his meridians, greatly strengthening his chakra output.
Nine-Tails power	350, 453	Manifested red Nine-Tails chakra in a berserk state; later confirmed as a Nine-Tails jinchūriki who can partially regain control.
Wind Release: Rasenshuriken	482	Created a large Wind Release-enhanced Rasenshuriken with the aid of Multiple Shadow Clones; its use was later prohibited because of bodily harm.
Ultimate Sage Mode	523	Condensed natural energy and chakra into a wind sphere, attaining an ultimate Sage Mode said to surpass Jiraiya's former level.

Background / History

Originally a Naruto fan named Su Cheng, he was offered a choice of birth clan by the Super God Selection System at the start of his new life. He chose the Uchiha Clan and was reborn as Uchiha Cheng with an unusually powerful Sharingan. 1

By the age of eight, Cheng had become an Academy prodigy whose strength surpassed most students. His early conduct was notably cruel: he ordered subordinates to beat Shibi Aburame after accusing Shibi of stealing his stag beetle. 1 He later demonstrated his superiority over Hyuga Hiashi and Nawaki Senju, using a one-handed Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique and superior taijutsu to defeat them. 5 6

Cheng graduated early and became the student of Konoha's White Fang, seeking to develop his swordsmanship. 41 42 He declined both Hiruzen Sarutobi's recruitment into the Special Assassination and Tactical Squad and Orochimaru's offer of discipleship, consistently choosing his own path. 20 41

The revelation surrounding his mother's death destabilized him severely. He withdrew from friends and the clan, pursued information alone, and killed clan followers whom he believed were concealing the truth. 141 After leaving the clan, he returned to Konoha, apologized to Naruto and his friends, and committed himself to training and rebuilding those bonds. 145 146

Personality

Cheng is intensely self-directed. He refuses prestigious offers when they conflict with his goals, prefers to build strength through his own choices, and trains obsessively when he believes he has fallen behind. 20 28 301

He is a calculating combatant who probes opponents for weaknesses rather than relying solely on overwhelming force. He used a Shadow Clone and Exploding Tag to deceive Da Pu, provoked Nagato into revealing a merger ability, and exploited the low-light weakness of one of Pain's bodies. 34 120 528

Despite his early arrogance and capacity for brutality, Cheng repeatedly acts to protect others. He intervenes against bullies, investigates Sakura's disappearance to clear his name, refuses to abandon Sasuke, and places Konoha's safety above his own survival. 205 351 368 529

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Cheng's Sharingan was enhanced from birth and later developed into a Three-Tomoe Sharingan. He trained under Kakashi to better understand and control its functions. 1 107 166

• Copies and mirrors enemy ninjutsu, including Hanzo's Water Release techniques. 107
• Reads high-speed movements closely enough to counter a fast-moving opponent. 254
• Supports techniques requiring precise visual tracking, including Kirin. 101
• Attracted hostile attention from Root operatives seeking to take it. 159

Ninjutsu and Chakra Control

Even as an Academy student, Cheng possessed exceptional chakra control, reserves, physical fitness, and hand-seal speed. 8

• Fire Release — Great Fireball Technique, Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, and Fire Dragon Flame Bullet. 8 41
• Lightning Release — Ground Travel, Chidori Stream, Chidori Pecks a Thousand Snakes, Raikiri, and Kirin. 8 41 101
• Wind Release — Great Breakthrough and later specialized Wind Release training under Kakashi. 8 462
• Water and Earth Release — Countered Hanzo's Great Waterfall Technique with Earth Flow River and launched Water Shark Bullet Technique. 107
• Shadow Clones — Uses Shadow Clone and Multiple Shadow Clone Techniques for deception, battlefield pressure, and Rasenshuriken formation. 34 40 299

Rasengan and Rasenshuriken

Cheng can use the Big Ball Rasengan and developed a Wind Release-enhanced Rasenshuriken by combining chakra spheres, Wind Release, and Multiple Shadow Clones. 41 482

• The Rasenshuriken was considered capable of crushing Kakuzu and preventing him from repairing his damaged body. 482
• The technique can consume substantial chakra. 482
• Tsunade forbade Cheng from using it because it harms his body. 484
• Pain's Rinnegan can absorb the Rasenshuriken. 528

Sage Mode

Cheng trained at Mount Myōboku after Jiraiya directed him there to further develop his abilities. 487 521

• Absorbs natural energy and converts it into Sage Chakra. 523
• Enhances his perception, agility, and attack power. 466
• Achieved an ultimate Sage Mode form, marked by coloration around his eyes. 523
• Sage Mode has a limited duration and expired during his battle with Pain. 528

Nine-Tails Chakra

Cheng is a Nine-Tails jinchūriki whose tailed-beast chakra can emerge under extreme pressure. 350 453

• The chakra greatly amplifies his combat power and physical resilience. 351 453
• It allowed him to break free from an otherwise indestructible wind cage. 465
• He used Nine-Tails power to attack the ninjas maintaining a village-wide barrier. 471
• His transformations can become berserk and dangerous to allies as well as enemies. 351 453

Martial Arts and Swordsmanship

Cheng is an accomplished close-range fighter who trained under White Fang and later studied martial arts alongside ninjutsu. 42 145 207

• Used Eight Inner Gates, Eclipse Shadow Slash, and Mirage Moon Wheel against Stone Ninja assassins. 60
• Fought White Fang to a draw after improving his martial arts. 207
• Relies on speed, inner strength, and feints to overcome stronger opponents, as shown against Neji. 171

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Duan Xue — Katana carried at his waist during an arena match. 16
• Exploding Tags — Used alongside a Shadow Clone to trick and defeat Da Pu. 34
• Blood Shadow Battle Blade — Obtained alongside a Flowing Cloud Swordsmanship video disc and the Star Power Devouring Art. 118

Relationships

• White Fang — First major mentor; Cheng joined his team to pursue White Fang's swordsmanship. 41 42
• Kakashi Hatake — Mentor who trained Cheng's Sharingan, Raikiri method, chakra attributes, and Wind Release control. 145 166 462
• Jiraiya — Mentor and traveling companion; directed Cheng toward Mount Myōboku and Sage Mode training. 303 487 521
• Tsunade — Close ally who repeatedly fights alongside Cheng, trusts him with responsibilities, and later becomes Hokage. 101 124 212
• Uchiha Sasuke — Friend and rival. Cheng repeatedly attempts to support Sasuke and bring him back to Konoha after Sasuke chooses Orochimaru's path. 146 351 458 459
• Naruto — Friend who forgives Cheng after his return to Konoha and supports him through training, examinations, and battles. 145 171 284
• Haruno Sakura — Trusted ally whom Cheng teaches, rescues, and later works beside on missions. 204 205 427
• Orochimaru — Persistent adversary and former would-be teacher; Cheng defeated him in an assessment, later clashed with him repeatedly, and severed his hand during one encounter. 41 131 207
• Uchiha Itachi — Rival who admits jealousy of Cheng's reputation; later seeks Cheng's sparring guidance. 137 212
• Gamabunta / Toad Boss — Summoning ally who fights alongside Cheng against Gaara and comes to respect him as a leader. 185 298
• Pain / Nagato — Enemy against whom Cheng deploys Sage Mode, strategic analysis, and Rasenshuriken. 120 528 529

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Academy prodigy — Establishes himself as an Elite Chunin-level child prodigy, defeating Hiashi and Nawaki while gaining a reputation for arrogance. 1 5 8
• Early shinobi career — Rejects ANBU recruitment, defeats Orochimaru in a formal assessment, and joins White Fang's team after graduating early. 20 41 42
• First war period — Fights Stone Ninja assassins and later joins Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru against Hanzo. 60 101 107
• Clan and family crisis — Investigates his mother's death, becomes isolated and violent toward suspected informants, then returns to Konoha seeking forgiveness and support. 141 145
• Teacher and investigator — Accepts a teaching role, investigates Sakura's disappearance when he becomes the prime suspect, and clears his name by recovering her. 204 205
• Examinations and Sasuke's departure — Fights Neji, Gaara, and other rivals before repeatedly trying to stop Sasuke from leaving Konoha for Orochimaru. 171 185 351
• Nine-Tails and Akatsuki conflicts — Struggles to control Nine-Tails power, trains Wind Release and Sage Mode, then battles Pain during Konoha's crisis. 453 462 523 528

Notable Quotes

“Unless I reach the day when I rule the ninja world.” 44

“I will never let you leave. I will definitely stop you from doing this.” 351