Sasuke

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Sasuke Uchiha (佐助)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Team 7 25 164
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; member of Team 7 25 164
Status	Alive; was killed and subsequently resurrected by Bai Hao 358
First Appearance	Chapter 3 (first mention in the provided text) 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Chidori mastery	25	Bai Hao teaches Sasuke a lightning technique modeled after Kakashi's Raikiri; Sasuke later masters Chidori during Team 7's training. 24 25
Sage Mode	134	Learns to consciously control natural energy, rather than relying on Orochimaru's Curse Mark. 134 136
Elite Jonin-level Sage Mode	136	Defeats the Sound Four after they activate their second Curse Mark state; he assesses his Sage Mode as Elite Jonin level. 136
Sage Art: Lightning God Spear / Lightning Flash Mode	136	Transforms Chidori into a lightning spear and develops a lightning-enhancement mode that overwhelms the Sound Four with speed. 136
20-second Sage Mode preparation	191	Reduces his Sage Mode activation time to 20 seconds, using an eagle summon and aerial maneuvering to create an opening against Orochimaru. 191
Near-Raikage speed	193	Combining Sage Mode with Lightning Flash Mode raises his speed and strength to a level Orochimaru compares to fighting the Raikage. 193
Mangekyo Sharingan	358	Awakens the Mangekyo Sharingan after confronting the truth behind Itachi and the Uchiha massacre. 358

Personality

Sasuke is intensely driven by the need to gain power, initially because of his hatred for Itachi and later because he believes strength is necessary to resolve the Uchiha clan's tragedy. He is willing to train alone, confront stronger opponents, and seek difficult techniques rather than accept stagnation. 14 134 142

His pride and desire for independence regularly clash with his need for guidance. He briefly considers leaving Konohagakure to seek White Zetsu, but accepts Bai Hao's training path after being persuaded that leaving would expose him to greater danger. 60 Although he is deeply competitive with Naruto, he rejects the idea of killing Naruto merely to obtain the Mangekyo Sharingan. 254 350

Information about the Uchiha massacre destabilizes him severely. Black Zetsu and Obito exploit his grief, anger, and fixation on Itachi, ultimately pushing him toward the decision to destroy Konoha after he learns of Itachi's sacrifice. 340 352 358

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and Mangekyo Sharingan

Sasuke possesses the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, documented as a two-tomoe Sharingan before his later Mangekyo awakening. Its predictive vision lets him read Orochimaru's movements and pressure him into repeated substitutions. 193 304

• Awakens the Mangekyo Sharingan after the revelation of Itachi's motives and the Uchiha clan's history. 358
• An Amaterasu seal implanted by Itachi activates involuntarily when Sasuke sees Obito's Sharingan. 352
• A battle account also describes Sasuke using the Rinnegan alongside his Sharingan against Orochimaru, though no further Rinnegan abilities are detailed. 192

Sage Mode

Sasuke's Sage Mode allows him to consciously absorb and control natural energy without the bodily transformation associated with the Sound Four's Curse Mark states. 135 136

• Greatly enhances his speed, strength, and lightning techniques. 136 193
• Lets him fight at Elite Jonin level and defeat the Sound Four. 136
• Requires preparation; he initially uses clones or concealment to gather natural energy. 135 347
• His Sage Mode has a limited duration and expires during prolonged combat. 193 351
• By his second battle with Orochimaru, he can prepare Sage Mode in 20 seconds. 191

Lightning Release

Sasuke specializes in Lightning Release and repeatedly reshapes Chidori into more advanced forms.

• Chidori — A lightning technique taught by Bai Hao and mastered during Team 7 training. 24 25
• Chidori Sharp Spear — A long-range piercing variation used against Black Zetsu. 339 340
• Chidori Stream — Releases an electrical current from his body after Black Zetsu evades his direct Chidori strike. 340
• Sage Art: Lightning God Spear / Spear of the Thunder God — A Sage-enhanced lightning spear with enough offensive power to force Orochimaru onto the defensive. 136 192 193
• Sage Art: Lightning Flash Mode — Envelops Sasuke in Lightning Release chakra, granting extreme speed and combat power. 136 164 193
• Sage Art: Thunder God's Robe — A lightning technique used to destroy Orochimaru's snake clones. 192
• Kirin — His ultimate lightning technique, used against Itachi; even its Sage Art form cannot breach Perfect Susanoo. 349 350

Genjutsu Resistance and Combat Tactics

Sasuke uses clones, substitutions, terrain, and high-speed feints to create openings against stronger opponents. 135 191 347

• Uses Shadow Clones and Earth Style concealment to prepare Sage Mode outside an opponent's sightline. 135 347
• Escapes Orochimaru's aerial attack through substitution before counterattacking with Chidori. 191
• Breaks free from Itachi's Genjutsu with assistance from Naruto's clone. 164
• Uses Sharingan prediction and Lightning Flash Mode to keep Orochimaru under continuous pressure. 193

Summoning

Sasuke can summon a giant eagle, which he uses to gain altitude and buy time to prepare Sage Mode against Orochimaru. 191

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kunai — His standard close-combat weapon; used during his first Sage Mode confrontation with the Sound Four. 135
• Steel wire — Used to bind the defeated Sound Four. 136
• Special kunai from Bai Hao — Kept as an emergency means of contacting or summoning aid when Sasuke is exhausted after fighting Itachi. 351

Relationships

• Bai Hao — Mentor, trainer, and older-brother figure. Bai Hao teaches Sasuke Chidori, Sage Mode-related techniques, and keeps him in Konoha when he considers leaving; later, Bai Hao manipulates Sasuke through an immersive Genjutsu and resurrects him. 24 60 193 358
• Itachi Uchiha — Older brother, primary target of Sasuke's hatred, and the center of his pursuit of power. Sasuke eventually learns that Itachi spared and protected him while bearing responsibility for the Uchiha massacre. 142 346 353 358
• Naruto Uzumaki — Team 7 comrade and rival. Sasuke competes with Naruto's growth but refuses to kill him to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. 14 254 350
• Sakura Haruno — Team 7 teammate. They coordinate effectively against Itachi's clone, with Sakura's Sage Mode technique helping finish the battle. 164
• Karin — A member of the Black-Clad Organization assigned to protect Sasuke from Orochimaru; her intervention initially prevents Orochimaru from marking him. 11 12
• Orochimaru — Persistent pursuer who seeks Sasuke as a vessel for reincarnation. Orochimaru brands Sasuke with a Curse Seal, but Sasuke later has it removed and drives Orochimaru into retreat. 90 190 193
• The Sound Four — Orochimaru's agents who attempt to recruit Sasuke. He defeats all four after activating Sage Mode and Lightning Flash Mode. 134 136
• Black Zetsu — Manipulates Sasuke by raising doubts about Itachi and the Uchiha massacre, exploiting Sasuke's anger and instability. 340 342
• Obito Uchiha — Reveals details of Itachi's past and the Uchiha clan's conflict, steering Sasuke toward a desire to destroy Konoha. 352 354 358

Story Role / Major Arcs

Orochimaru's Initial Interest

During the Chunin Exams, Karin warns Sasuke that Orochimaru wants his body and intends to replace Sasuke's soul with his own. Sasuke defeats Akado Yoroi cleanly while Orochimaru continues watching him as a potential vessel. 11 15

After witnessing Karin's power, Sasuke considers joining the Black-Clad Organization to grow stronger without killing Naruto. He resolves that he must gain power, setting the direction for his later training. 14

Training Under Bai Hao

Sasuke accepts Bai Hao's instruction after initially being too proud to ask for help directly. Bai Hao gives him Chidori and later convinces him not to leave Konoha in search of White Zetsu, instead promising steady training, missions, and techniques suited to him. 21 24 60

Orochimaru later attacks him directly, overwhelms him with killing intent, and successfully plants a Curse Seal before Tsunade intervenes. 89 90

Sage Mode and the Sound Four

While training alone over his anger toward Itachi, Sasuke is confronted by the Sound Four. He activates Sage Mode rather than relying on his Curse Seal, learns to transform Chidori into the Lightning God Spear, and overwhelms the four even after they enter their second Curse Mark states. 134 136

His victory convinces Orochimaru that Sasuke has grown beyond expectation and is worth personally recruiting again. 143

Defeating Orochimaru's Pursuit

After Bai Hao removes the Curse Seal, Sasuke dismisses Orochimaru's attempts to control him. He summons an eagle, prepares Sage Mode in mid-battle, and combines Sage Mode, Sharingan prediction, Lightning Flash Mode, and the Spear of the Thunder God to force Orochimaru to retreat. 190 191 192 193

Confrontation with Itachi and the Uchiha Truth

A crow delivers Itachi's message requesting a meeting. Sasuke leaves Bai Hao under the pretense of training in a lightning-filled location, intending to settle his long-standing grievances with Itachi. 343

Bai Hao stages an immersive Genjutsu confrontation in which Sasuke battles an ill Itachi, uses Kirin and Sage Mode, and confronts the overwhelming defense of Perfect Susanoo. Sasuke refuses Itachi's claim that killing Naruto is necessary to gain the Mangekyo Sharingan. 342 349 350

After the confrontation, Obito reveals that Itachi acted under Konoha's orders and protected Sasuke throughout his life. Sasuke awakens the Mangekyo Sharingan, declares his intent to destroy Konoha, and is immediately killed and resurrected by Bai Hao to stop him from acting on that intent. 352 353 358

Notable Quotes

“I must gain power!” 14

“This kind of power obtained by killing a loved one. I disdain to possess it!” 350

“I've decided. I will destroy Konoha!” 358