Hashirama

Biodata

Power Progression

History

Warring States Period

Hashirama was the son and heir of Senju leader Butsuma. Despite the Senju–Uchiha feud, he befriended Madara Uchiha and embraced Kyosuke’s idea that time could dissolve hatred. At a cliff overlooking the future Konoha, he shared his dream of a village where children would not have to fight and clans could live without discrimination 34 36.

His friendship with Madara survived their first encounter with Kyosuke, which escalated into a three-way fight. Clan hostilities later pulled them apart: Hashirama and Madara fought repeatedly, while Hashirama also clashed with Kyosuke when Tobirama was in danger 35 37 73 75.

Hashirama nevertheless offered to help defend the Uchiha against the Moon Clan, even if it cost him his status as heir. He and Tobirama left their clan to reinforce them. During the battle against Ōtsutsuki Sugito, Hashirama protected Tobirama and joined Kyosuke and Madara in an attack using an armored Wood Dragon 106 107 128.

After Hyuga Tennin killed Butsuma, Hashirama presented his father’s letter to the Senju elders and pledged to protect the clan. With Tobirama’s support, he became clan leader 137.

Marriage dispute and renewed war

Butsuma had arranged for Hashirama to marry Mito Uzumaki, though Hashirama was reluctant. When Kyosuke contested the marriage, the confrontation led to a fight in which Kyosuke gravely wounded Hashirama; Tobirama rescued him 93 139 140.

Hashirama subsequently trained at Shikkotsu Forest. A masked man gave him a booklet of advanced techniques after he endured a punch in Sage Mode. At a later wedding, Madara challenged him; Hashirama used senjutsu and the Wood Human Technique to fight Madara and the Nine-Tails to a draw 150 155 174.

During renewed Senju–Uchiha fighting, Hashirama and Kyosuke fought at full strength. Hashirama eventually restrained Kyosuke but chose not to attack, declaring that he still considered him a friend. Peace talks followed after the Senju suffered heavy losses 184 186 191.

Konoha and later life

Hashirama helped build the new village, using Wood Release to construct housing and accelerate crops. He shared control of village affairs with Kyosuke and Madara, though he opposed Kyosuke’s plans to expand the ninja forces. He also accepted responsibility for establishing the Konoha Police Force 192 193 194 213.

Two years after the village’s founding, Hashirama nominated Kyosuke as its First Hokage. When Tobirama’s corpse raids provoked a crisis with Kumogakure, Hashirama confined his brother and hesitated over Kyosuke’s proposed preemptive strike 221 224.

After learning of the Ōtsutsuki threat, Hashirama returned to Shikkotsu Forest to train. He later aided Madara against Isshiki, combining his Great Buddha with Madara’s Susanoo. Isshiki survived their assault, and both men collapsed from exhaustion 232 250.

Hashirama’s health and strength declined after the battle. Before his death, he blessed Yuto and Nagisa, entrusted his granddaughter Tsunade to Hiruzen, and refused Madara’s offer to revive him with Rinne Rebirth 252 264.

Revival

In the Pure Land, Hagoromo stabilized Hashirama’s soul with Yang Release and prepared a body compatible with natural energy. Ninshū’s members later sacrificed their remaining lives to revive him. Hashirama returned to confront Fuyuri, crushing her and her undead army with Divine Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands 307 312.

Appearance

As a young man, Hashirama had a bowl cut and a broad, sturdy build 34 102.

• Sage Mode markings: Dark red markings appeared around his eyes when he entered Shikkotsu Forest’s Sage Mode 184.
• Weapons: He carried a scroll from which he could retrieve the Senju’s heirloom twin blades 73.

Personality

Hashirama was good-natured and approachable, with a playful streak that surfaced even around Madara. His commitment to peace was sincere: he wanted a refuge where children were spared the battlefield, and he was willing to risk his inheritance to rebuild trust with the Uchiha 34 36 106 197.

His loyalty to friends could make him hesitant in combat. He struggled to fight Kyosuke seriously and continued to seek reconciliation even after they became enemies. As clan leader, however, he was also determined to protect the Senju’s position and could threaten those who endangered the clan 137 140 186 190.

His opposition to military expansion reflected his fear that greater armed strength would pressure neighboring countries and undermine peace. Kyosuke regarded that stance as naïve 193.

Abilities & Skills

Wood Release

Hashirama used Wood Release for offense, defense, restraint and large-scale construction. Early in his career, he used it to defeat three jonin assassins alone 60.

• Clones: His Wood Release Clone deceived Madara’s Sharingan and allowed Hashirama to feign death 73.
• Walls and restraints: Multiple Tree-World Walls blocked Madara’s flames; Silent Killing Binding Technique restrained Madara and later a giant snake. Wood Locking Wall protected Tobirama from Black Zetsu 73 103 128.
• Birth of the Tree World: Created a forest under Hashirama’s control, allowing him to track an opponent within it. Its early use caused severe strain 104.
• Wood Dragon: Absorbed chakra and, with an advanced application from the masked man’s booklet, fired energy blasts. Hashirama initially summoned it by consuming life energy 128 157.
• Wood Human Technique: Created a giant Wood Golem capable of fighting Madara’s Susanoo-clad Nine-Tails. Hashirama also used enormous wooden hands to pin Kyosuke’s Susanoo 174 184 185.
• True Several Thousand Hands: Summoned a colossal, many-armed Buddha. Madara armored its arms with Susanoo against Isshiki; after his revival, Hashirama used a Divine Wood Release version against Fuyuri 250 312.
• Civilian applications: Built houses and accelerated the growth of vegetables and fruit for Konoha 192.

Sage Mode and chakra

Hashirama possessed immense chakra reserves and learned Shikkotsu Forest’s Sage Mode. After three weeks of training, he could gather natural energy and enter the state in one second 35 150.

• Sage Mode enhanced his ninjutsu, taijutsu and genjutsu. In battle against Kyosuke, his chakra surpassed that of any tailed beast 184.
• He used Gate of the Great God to pin Kyosuke, but left without attacking him 186.
• After training for the Ōtsutsuki threat, he possessed Truth-Seeking Orbs, though he said he did not understand how they had appeared 250.
• After revival, he absorbed vast natural energy but found Sage Mode no longer significantly increased his power 312.

Taijutsu and swordsmanship

Hashirama could concentrate chakra to block a sword slash and deliver a powerful kick. He fought with the Senju heirloom twin blades, matching them against Kyosuke’s Kusanagi Sword 35 75.

Equipment

• Senju Heirloom Twin Blades — Sharp, chakra-conductive weapons made in the Land of Iron. They could join into a greatsword, which Kyosuke’s Truth-Seeking Orb staff later broke 75 185.
• Summoning scroll — Used to store and retrieve his blades 73.
• Secret-technique booklet — Given to him by a masked man at Shikkotsu Forest; it contained Wood Release techniques more advanced than Wood Dragon 155 157.
• Giant shuriken — Summoned and thrown in battles against Kyosuke 140 184.

Relationships

• Madara Uchiha — Close friend and recurring rival. They shared a dream of peace, fought on opposing sides during the clan wars, and later joined forces against Isshiki. Madara offered to revive Hashirama at his deathbed 34 73 250 264.
• Uchiha Kyosuke — Friend and frequent opponent. Hashirama admired his ideas for peace and insisted their friendship endured despite their battles and political disagreements 34 186 193.
• Tobirama Senju — Younger brother and political ally. Hashirama repeatedly protected him, while Tobirama helped secure Hashirama’s leadership of the Senju 75 128 137.
• Butsuma Senju — Father and predecessor as Senju clan leader. His death left Hashirama to lead the clan 36 137.
• Mito Uzumaki — His reluctantly arranged prospective bride. Kyosuke contested the marriage, and a White Zetsu Clone appeared in her place during the confrontation 93 139.
• Tsunade — Granddaughter whom he placed under Hiruzen’s instruction before his death 264.
• Giant slug — Hashirama’s instructor at Shikkotsu Forest, whom he regarded as a teacher 150 155.
• Hagoromo, the Sage of Six Paths — Prepared Hashirama’s soul and a new body for his eventual resurrection 307.

Notable Quotes

“A refuge without discrimination, where children won't have to fight on battlefields and every clan can live together in peace.” 36

“I won't let anyone hurt my little brother.” 128

“No matter who you are, if you dare sow disorder, I will show no leniency!” 137