Obito

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Obito Uchiha (带土)
Alias(es)	Hero of Kannabi Bridge; Hero with the Sharingan 141 144
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Uchiha Clan; Konoha Police Force 233
Occupation/Role	Konoha shinobi; Jonin; former member of Minato Namikaze's team 117 233
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 45

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sharingan awakening — Two Tomoe	117	Awakens his Sharingan after Kakashi loses an eye to Iwagakure's Oishi. He kills Oishi and gains a major physical boost from his pupil power. 117
Hashirama/White Zetsu cell enhancement	128	Returns after being presumed dead, with much of his body replaced by unfamiliar, highly vital cells; he conceals Madara Uchiha's involvement from most of Konoha. 127 128
Wood Release	137	Wood branches emerge from his body, revealing his Wood Release. Tsunade later confirms the presence of Hashirama's cells. 137 141
Jonin-level shinobi	155–233	Gradually surpasses Kakashi in composure and maturity; by the time he serves in the Police Force, he is a Jonin whose strength is compared to Kakashi's early Three-Tomoe Sharingan level. 155 233
Mangekyo Sharingan	234	Awakens the Mangekyo Sharingan after learning of Rin Nohara's feelings for Akira Sarutobi; soon afterward, he captures a White Zetsu and delivers critical intelligence on Madara's plan. 234

Background / History

Obito first appears as one of Kakashi Hatake and Rin Nohara's childhood companions. He wears goggles, openly admires Rin, and enthusiastically greets Akira Sarutobi. Akira identifies him as someone with immense future potential, prompting Obito to boast that he will become powerful enough to surpass Kakashi. His confidence immediately leads him to challenge Kakashi and get beaten. 45 46

During the Kannabi Bridge operation, Obito awakens a Two-Tomoe Sharingan after Kakashi is injured by Iwagakure shinobi. He kills Oishi, helps Kakashi fight through the mission, and is then crushed beneath a collapsing cave while saving Kakashi. Minato rescues Kakashi and Rin but leaves Obito behind, believing Madara Uchiha may be able to save his most promising student. 117

Obito survives through Madara's intervention and extensive replacement of his body with Hashirama and White Zetsu cells. He eventually returns to Konoha scarred but alive, concealing Madara's role except from Minato. His survival brings relief to his former teammates and to Kushina, who treats him as a younger brother. 127 128

After his return, Obito gains Wood Release and becomes the subject of political attention. Although his cells are confirmed to originate from Hashirama, he is ordered to undergo regular examinations. His Sharingan, Wood Release, and status as a Kannabi Bridge hero lead some to regard him as a possible future Uchiha leader or Hokage candidate. 141 143 144

Appearance

Obito initially presents as an energetic boy wearing goggles. After surviving the cave collapse, his appearance changes markedly: he has shoulder-length hair, scars across half of his face and body, and a more mature bearing. 45 127

• Wore goggles as a child. 45
• Has shoulder-length hair following his recovery. 127
• Half of his face and body are visibly scarred. 127 155
• His body contains a substantial amount of non-human tissue from Hashirama and White Zetsu cells. 128 142

Personality

Obito begins as confident, impulsive, and somewhat naïve. He is easily excited by praise, competitive with Kakashi, and initially lacks the judgment to match his ambition; he is explicitly noted as having the lowest “Wisdom” stat among his peers. 46

His near-death experience makes him more serious about protecting Konoha and accepting responsibility for the Uchiha Clan after Fugaku's death. He chooses to reveal that Madara saved him because he believes a Konoha ninja should not hide the truth, even when doing so places Minato under suspicion. 136 142

Obito remains deeply devoted to Rin. Her repeated refusals and eventual confession that her feelings have changed cause him grief and anger, but he ultimately respects her stated choice rather than forcing his feelings on her. 155 157 233

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Obito awakens a Two-Tomoe Sharingan during the Kannabi Bridge mission, gaining enhanced perception and physical development. His later emotional crisis causes this eye to evolve into the Mangekyo Sharingan. 117 234

• Killed the elite Iwagakure Jonin Oishi immediately after awakening his Sharingan. 117
• His eye power rapidly strengthens his body after awakening. 117
• His Mangekyo awakening significantly improves his intelligence and perspective. 235
• His Mangekyo ability is not specified in the available material.

Wood Release

Obito possesses Hashirama's cells, allowing him to awaken Wood Release after returning to Konoha. 137 141

• Wood branches spontaneously emerge from his body when the ability first manifests. 137
• Tsunade confirms that he carries Hashirama's cells, though she also detects additional unfamiliar tissue. 141 142
• His Wood Release, combined with the Sharingan, makes him one of the Uchiha Clan's strongest young members. 141 143
• He must undergo regular medical examinations because of the implanted cells. 143

Shinobi Combat Ability

Obito develops from an underperforming child into a capable Jonin and Konoha Police Force member. 46 233

• Assists Kakashi against Iwagakure's elite Jonin during the rescue of Rin. 117
• Saves Kakashi multiple times during the Kannabi Bridge mission. 117
• By adulthood, his combat ability is comparable to Kakashi's early Three-Tomoe Sharingan level. 230
• Captures a White Zetsu during a mission after awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan. 234

Relationships

• Rin Nohara — Childhood teammate and Obito's unrequited love. He repeatedly asks her out and eventually confesses, but Rin rejects him after her feelings shift elsewhere. 46 155 231 233
• Kakashi Hatake — Childhood friend, teammate, and friendly rival. Obito initially competes with Kakashi, later saves him at Kannabi Bridge, and eventually becomes a more reliable comrade. 46 117 155
• Minato Namikaze — Teacher and protector. Minato considers Obito his most promising disciple, helps arrange his return, and hopes to teach him the Flying Thunder God Technique. 99 117 137
• Uzumaki Kushina — Treats Obito as a younger brother and is overwhelmed with joy when he returns alive. 99 128
• Akira Sarutobi — Early supporter who predicts Obito's potential and affirms his Will of Fire; later becomes the source of Obito's resentment over Rin and manipulates his ambition to become Hokage. 46 142 236
• Madara Uchiha — Rescues and modifies Obito after the cave collapse. Obito initially hides Madara's involvement, then publicly reveals their encounter to Konoha's leadership. 117 128 142
• Uchiha Clan — Following Fugaku's death, Obito is urged to accept responsibility for the clan and is discussed as a possible future leader. 136 137 141

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Team 7 Period

Obito is introduced as Kakashi and Rin's loud, goggle-wearing friend. He is impressed by Akira's prediction that he will one day surpass Kakashi, but his immediate attempt to prove it ends in defeat. 45 46

Kannabi Bridge Incident

When Rin is captured, Obito fights alongside Kakashi to rescue her. He awakens the Sharingan, saves Kakashi repeatedly, and is buried while protecting him from the cave collapse. 117

Return to Konoha

After being saved and modified by Madara, Obito returns to Konoha with scars, Sharingan, and Hashirama/White Zetsu cells. He keeps Madara's role secret at first, seeks to prove he can protect the village, and receives a mission assignment under Akira's monitoring. 127 128

Wood Release Revelation

Obito's Wood Release awakens publicly, making him a political figure because an Uchiha now bears the First Hokage's power. He reveals Madara's identity to the leadership out of loyalty to Konoha's Will of Fire, despite the political consequences for Minato. 137 141 142

Rin's Rejection and White Zetsu Intelligence

Obito struggles to accept that Rin no longer sees him romantically. After confirming her feelings for Akira, he awakens the Mangekyo Sharingan, captures a White Zetsu, and helps expose Madara's Moon Eye Plan and the Ten-Tails threat. 233 234 235

Trivia

• Obito's “Wisdom” stat is stated to be 2, the lowest among Rin, Kakashi, Ibiki, and Ebisu. 46
• Akira predicts that Obito will eventually surpass Kakashi. 46
• His survival and Wood Release prompt public discussion of the possibility of an Uchiha becoming Hokage. 141 144