Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Sharingan and Rinne Sharingan
- 6.2Fire and Lightning Release
- 6.3Susanoo and Six Paths Sealing
- 6.4Amenotejikara and Flying Thunder God
- 6.5Izanagi and Transcribing Seals
- 6.6Clone Strategy and Black Kirin
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Academy and Team 7
- 9.2Chunin Exams
- 9.3Itachi and Post-Exam Training
- 9.4Kaguya’s Return and the Ruined Future
- 9.5Infinite Izanagi
- 10Notable Quotes
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sasuke Uchiha (左助) |
| Alias(es) | Future Sasuke; descendant of Indra 153 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Konohagakure; Team 7 17 |
| Occupation/Role | Shinobi |
| First Appearance | Chapter 3, “Meeting an Old Acquaintance” 3 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Tomoe Sharingan | 30, 62 | Activates all three tomoe in combat; Kakashi later attributes its early awakening to six years of uninterrupted training. 30 62 |
| Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan | 131, 150 | Itachi’s pinwheel Mangekyō pattern manifests in Sasuke’s left eye; Tsunade later identifies his Eternal Mangekyō as having been activated with Itachi’s help. 131 150 |
| Six-Tomoe Rinne Sharingan | 134, 146 | Receives Sage of Six Paths-derived power in his left eye, which bears ripple patterns and six black tomoe. 134 146 |
| Susanoo and Amenotejikara mastery | 148 | Uses Susanoo to restrain rampaging Kimimaro, then uses Amenotejikara to move both Kimimaro and the construct outside Konoha. 148 |
| Flying Thunder God Technique | 162 | Learns variants from Tobirama and Minato; can teleport with hand seals and left-eye assistance using his personal “Demon of Self-Attachment” formula. 162 |
| Black Kirin / Eighteen Black Obsidian Array | 168, 169 | Coordinates his clones to form a sealing array, temporarily seals Kaguya’s Rinnegan, and launches Black Kirin as part of a Six Paths sealing strategy. 168 169 |
| Infinite Izanagi principles | 178 | Receives the technique’s principles through Hokage Madara’s genjutsu, preparing to use a version that demands the light of a Sharingan. 178 |
Background / History
Sasuke returns to the Academy after the Uchiha clan’s overnight annihilation visibly changed: thin, pale, emotionally detached, and consumed by the desire to kill his brother, Itachi Uchiha. His former pride has hardened into an icy isolation that keeps even his classmates at a distance. 3
Naruto’s unexplained maturity, strength, and apparent knowledge of future events gradually force Sasuke to reconsider his own path. Though revenge remains his central motive, he recognizes that he is too weak to either kill Itachi or uncover the truth behind the massacre. 14 30
He devotes virtually every moment outside Academy classes to training—taijutsu, chakra control, Uchiha weapons techniques, ninjutsu, and sparring—for six years without interruption. 62
Appearance
Sasuke’s appearance changes sharply with the circumstances of his life, from a withdrawn Academy student to a battle-worn survivor of the ruined Ninja World.
- Initially returns to the Academy thinner and paler than before, with a cold, wounded demeanor. 3
- His Three-Tomoe Sharingan gives him enhanced visual perception in battle. 45
- His Sage-derived left eye is a purple, ripple-patterned Rinne Sharingan bearing six black tomoe. 134 146
- In the future devastated by Kaguya, he is unkempt, bearded, and exhausted, with dull eyes kept inactive to conserve chakra. 166
- After repeated uses of Izanagi against Kaguya, his future self loses the light in his right eye. 169
Personality
Sasuke is initially defined by grief, hatred, and an intense need to avenge his family. He is not indifferent to others because he lacks feeling; rather, his loss has made closeness and vulnerability difficult to bear. 3 17
His drive for strength is disciplined rather than idle. He recognizes Naruto’s overwhelming lead without abandoning his own training, repeatedly seeking stronger opponents and adapting his methods to close the gap. 30 60 65
As he learns more about Itachi and the Uchiha tragedy, Sasuke’s hatred becomes conflicted. He seeks answers, wants to understand the truth, and ultimately struggles with the possibility of saving the brother he once swore to kill. 40 129
The future Sasuke is shaped by years of isolation after the Infinite Tsukuyomi devastates the world. Though despairing and physically depleted, he continues to resist Kaguya, accepting sacrifice and even blindness if it creates a chance to save others. 166 167 177
Abilities & Skills
Sharingan and Rinne Sharingan
Sasuke’s dōjutsu develops from the Three-Tomoe Sharingan into a Sage-derived Six-Tomoe Rinne Sharingan in his left eye.
- Uses the Sharingan’s dynamic vision to track high-speed opponents, though his body initially cannot always keep pace with what his eyes perceive. 45
- Casts Sharingan genjutsu when an opponent makes direct eye contact. 41
- Uses the Sharingan to gather information during the Chunin Exams’ written test. 32
- His Rinne Sharingan can sense approaching threats and supports his space-time techniques. 147 162
- Repeated use of powerful dōjutsu and Izanagi carries a severe cost to his eyesight. 162 169 177
Fire and Lightning Release
Sasuke specializes in Uchiha Fire Release and Kakashi’s lightning-based techniques.
- Learns Raikiri/Chidori under Kakashi and uses Chidori against Neji. 30 53
- Temporarily augments his speed with Kakashi’s Lightning Release Chakra technique. 45
- Uses Fire Release through a steel wire to bind and attack Orochimaru. 36
- Develops Black Blade Style: Kirin Slash by combining lightning with Amaterasu’s black flames and channeling it through a sword. 171
- Can manifest Kirin without relying on natural storm clouds during the battle against Kaguya. 169
Susanoo and Six Paths Sealing
Sasuke uses Susanoo as both a combat construct and a vessel for Six Paths power.
- Summons Susanoo to subdue Kimimaro and limit collateral damage within Konoha. 148
- Attempts to detach and miniaturize Susanoo so it can wield Naruto’s Six Paths Yang Power. 160
- His first attempt to integrate Yang Power into Susanoo fails and injures his right eye. 162
- Combines his Six Paths Yin Power with a clone carrying Yang Power to attempt Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei against Kaguya. 169
Amenotejikara and Flying Thunder God
Sasuke develops a broad space-time arsenal centered on his left eye and Flying Thunder God formulas.
- Uses Amenotejikara to relocate himself, Kimimaro, and his Susanoo outside the village. 148
- Evades Toneri’s attacks through repeated Amenotejikara exchanges while pressing his sword assault. 171
- Learns Flying Thunder God from Tobirama and Minato during the years spent evading Kaguya and the Zetsu. 162
- Requires hand seals and his left eye to activate Flying Thunder God, unlike Tobirama and Minato’s instantaneous casting. 162
- Marks locations with his personal “Demon of Self-Attachment” formula. 162 166
Izanagi and Transcribing Seals
Sasuke uses high-risk ocular techniques to survive lethal attacks and mislead Kaguya.
- Uses Izanagi to revive after Kaguya destroys his head, revealing that he has been fighting through clones and substitutions. 167
- Uses Transcribing Seals to store and deploy dōjutsu functions, including the Preta Path. 169
- Sacrifices Sharingan vision each time Izanagi is used. 177
- Learns the principles of Infinite Izanagi, a larger-scale variation intended to alter the fate of the devastated world. 178
Clone Strategy and Black Kirin
Future Sasuke employs multiple clones in a layered sealing plan against Kaguya.
- Hides his true body within Kaguya’s extra-dimensional spaces, using her territory as a refuge. 168
- Directs clones to form the Fire Style: Eighteen Black Obsidian Array, blocking Black Zetsu’s interference. 168
- Uses the clones’ sacrifices to create openings for Chibaku Tensei and the Six Paths seal. 169
- His clones bear Naruto’s face on their chests and regard Naruto as their “other brother.” 167
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Fūma Shuriken — used with Uchiha throwing techniques during the Survival Exercise. 17
- Steel wire — used to channel Fire Release toward Orochimaru. 36
- Sword — carried while monitoring Orochimaru and later used as the conduit for Black Blade Style: Kirin Slash. 147 171
- Flying Thunder God kunai — including Minato’s special “Sword of Ninjutsu Love” kunai. 162
- Ordinary kunai and shuriken — incorporated into his deceptive assault patterns against Kaguya. 169
Relationships
- Naruto Uzumaki — teammate, rival, sparring partner, and ultimately Sasuke’s closest friend. Naruto’s strength challenges Sasuke’s obsession with revenge, while future Naruto repeatedly refuses to abandon him. 8 30 65 170
- Itachi Uchiha — older brother and the focus of Sasuke’s revenge. Their confrontation reveals Sasuke’s conflicted wish to understand—and possibly save—Itachi. 3 60 129
- Kakashi Hatake — Team 7 mentor who trains Sasuke in Raikiri and supports his demanding regimen. 30 62
- Hinata Hyuga — teammate who fights alongside Sasuke against Kakashi and Orochimaru; their interactions are quiet but considerate. 17 36 60
- Orochimaru — a dangerous observer interested in Sasuke’s eyes and potential; Sasuke later monitors and escorts him under Konoha’s control. 29 146 147
- Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki — the Sage of Six Paths’ spirit resides within Sasuke’s left eye and aids his efforts to wield Six Paths power against Kaguya. 159 160
- Future Sasuke’s clones — disposable extensions of his plan against Kaguya, whom he admits he shaped into willing sacrifices. 168
Story Role / Major Arcs
Academy and Team 7
- Returns to the Academy after the Uchiha massacre and is defeated by Naruto during combat practice. 3 8
- Completes Kakashi’s Survival Exercise alongside Naruto and Hinata through coordinated teamwork. 17
- Learns of the Mangekyō Sharingan through Kakashi’s eye, strengthening his resolve to surpass Itachi. 17
Chunin Exams
- Enters the Chunin Exams while training with Naruto and Hinata. 29
- Uses the Sharingan to obtain information in the written examination. 32
- Helps Team 7 confront Orochimaru in the Forest of Death. 36
- Battles Rock Lee, countering Lee’s speed with Lightning Release enhancement before losing to the Primary Lotus. 45
- Fights Neji with high-speed movement, Chidori, and all-angle projectile attacks. 53
Itachi and Post-Exam Training
- Confronts Itachi during the Akatsuki’s appearance in Konoha but is unable to stop him from escaping. 60
- Trains for three years with Naruto, Jiraiya’s guidance, and intense combat practice, perfecting his Three-Tomoe Sharingan. 65
- Seeks Itachi for answers, breaks free of Tsukuyomi, and defeats him in their confrontation before Itachi escapes through a black crow. 129
- Receives Sage of Six Paths power and manifests the Six-Tomoe Rinne Sharingan in his left eye. 134
Kaguya’s Return and the Ruined Future
- Uses Susanoo and Amenotejikara to remove Kimimaro’s rampage from Konoha. 148
- Works with the reanimated Hokage and Hagoromo to develop a method of combining Susanoo with Naruto’s Yang Power. 159 160
- Spends years evading Kaguya and the Zetsu after the Infinite Tsukuyomi devastates the Ninja World. 162 169
- Hides inside Kaguya’s dimensional network, deploys his clones and the Black Kirin sealing formation, and attempts to seal Kaguya at the cost of his remaining strength and eyesight. 168 169
- Is rescued by Naruto and Future Naruto after his attempt fails to permanently contain Kaguya. 170
Infinite Izanagi
- Joins counterparts from parallel worlds in the final effort to save the future devastated by the Divine Tree. 175 176
- Volunteers to perform Infinite Izanagi despite the certainty that using it may cost his final remaining eye. 177
- Receives the technique’s principles from Hokage Madara’s genjutsu and prepares for its execution. 178
Notable Quotes
“When you have eyes like mine, you'll have the qualification to speak to me as an equal…” 60
“If you have eyes, does that mean you can always see the light?” 177