Sasuke

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Uchiha Sasuke (佐助)
Alias(es)	“Second Blockhead”; “One-Punch Ninja Uchiha Saisuke”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Uchiha Clan; Konohagakure; Team 7; Yasuo's disciple for one month 530 721
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; younger brother of Uchiha Clan Head Itachi; Team 7 member 371 530
Status	Alive 762
First Appearance	Chapter 111 111

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-tomoe Sharingan	551	Awakens a single tomoe after Qingyu shaves his head bald, with humiliation and anger triggering the dōjutsu.
Three-tomoe Sharingan	722	Successfully awakens the three-tomoe Sharingan while enduring Orochimaru's harsh experimental procedure.
Mangekyō Sharingan	724	Awakens six-pointed-star-patterned Mangekyō Sharingan through Orochimaru's dangerous method.
Mangekyō ability control	724	Makes major progress over ten days of life-or-death training, gaining control over Amaterasu, Kagutsuchi, and Susanoo.
Kage-level combat display	731 732	Blocks the Raikage with Susanoo and counters with Amaterasu; his month under Yasuo lets him temporarily contend with Kage-level ninja.

Background / History

Sasuke is the younger son of Fugaku Uchiha and Itachi's younger brother. From infancy, he is raised under the weight of Uchiha expectations and Itachi's reputation; Fugaku begins his foundational training early, while Sasuke closely watches anyone approved by his brother. 111 263

As a small child, Sasuke accompanies Itachi on outings and is openly doted on by him. He enjoys grilled meat and sweets, but already shows a stubborn, competitive streak—particularly whenever Qingyu teases him. 112 113

Sasuke's early rivalry with Qingyu becomes a recurring source of humiliation. Qingyu engineers a situation that leads Sasuke to wear a princess dress and leave behind commemorative photographs, an incident Sasuke later regards as an unacceptable stain on his life. 261 266 546

When Itachi becomes Uchiha Clan Head, Sasuke's position changes from the clan head's son to the clan head's younger brother. Rather than diminishing his ambition, this intensifies his desire to surpass Itachi; Naruto's rapid growth becomes a second source of pressure. 371

Appearance

Sasuke is noted for his elegant, flowing hair and his attachment to his appearance. Qingyu forcibly shaves his head completely bald, later mockingly naming him “One-Punch Ninja Uchiha Saisuke.” 551

• His bald head is photographed from every angle by Qingyu during the incident. 551
• His hair has grown back by the time Team 7 begins special training. 596
• His Mangekyō Sharingan manifests as six-pointed star patterns in his eyes. 724

Personality

Sasuke is proud, competitive, and highly conscious of strength. He dismisses approaches he considers weak or foolish, particularly Naruto's, and reacts intensely when he feels underestimated. His confidence is tied to his goal of surpassing Itachi and proving that he can keep pace with Naruto. 263 371 721

Despite his arrogance, Sasuke accepts responsibility when confronted with his mistakes. After behaving poorly toward Gekko Hayate, he gives a formal apology without prompting. 266

He is exceptionally resilient. Aoba's grueling physical training leaves him exhausted every day, yet he continues until his taijutsu and physical foundation improve substantially. Later, he willingly undergoes Orochimaru's painful procedure and Qingyu's near-fatal training to obtain power. 434 721 724

Immediately after awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke becomes markedly colder and more withdrawn, though Qingyu expects his connections with Itachi and Naruto to eventually soften this change. 724

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Sasuke's Sharingan develops through extreme emotional stress and later through Orochimaru's experimental awakening method.

• Awakens his one-tomoe Sharingan after the shock and humiliation of having his hair shaved off. 551
• Endures Orochimaru's procedure to reach the three-tomoe stage. 722
• Possesses exceptional Uchiha potential, allowing him to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan despite the method's risks of mental collapse or brain death. 724 730

Mangekyō Sharingan

Sasuke's Mangekyō Sharingan grants him powerful ocular techniques, though its initial awakening leaves him emotionally hardened.

• Amaterasu — Uses black flames to counterattack the Raikage after defending himself with Susanoo. 731
• Kagutsuchi — Develops control over this ability during Qingyu's ten-day survival training. 724
• Susanoo — Initially manifests it defensively against the Raikage; later displays sufficient mastery to shock the Kage. 731
• His accelerated progress is attributed to both his own potential and Yasuo's brutal guidance. 724 732

Taijutsu and Physical Training

Sasuke receives rigorous foundational instruction from Fugaku and Itachi, then undergoes further extreme training under Qingyu.

• Begins ninja training earlier than Naruto, giving him an early advantage in taijutsu, shuriken use, and combat experience. 318
• Aoba's training significantly improves his physical condition and taijutsu. 433 434
• Continues training even when pushed to collapse from exhaustion. 434

Chidori

Sasuke uses Chidori in combat after Kakashi agrees to teach him his signature techniques during Team 7's special training period. 596 714

• Charges Yasuo with Chidori after being provoked by the Crimson Blademaster skin's negative effect. 714
• The attack is insufficient against Yasuo, demonstrating the gap Sasuke seeks to overcome. 714

Relationships

• Uchiha Itachi — Older brother, primary role model, and Sasuke's stated target to surpass. Itachi is fiercely protective of him and ultimately permits him to train under Yasuo because Sasuke chooses that path himself. 371 530 721
• Uchiha Fugaku — Father whose high expectations contribute to Sasuke's early training and pressure to excel. 111 263
• Naruto Uzumaki — Academy peer, rival, and eventual Team 7 teammate. Naruto's growth places Sasuke under pressure, driving him to train harder. 371 530 532
• Shimiya Qingyu / Yasuo — Initially Sasuke's tormentor and “lifelong enemy,” responsible for his cross-dressing incident and shaved head. Yasuo later becomes his one-month teacher, helping him awaken and control the Mangekyō Sharingan; Sasuke eventually learns Yasuo is Qingyu. 261 551 721 724 762
• Orochimaru — Performs the dangerous procedure that awakens Sasuke's advanced Sharingan, then unsuccessfully attempts to recruit him. Sasuke leaves with open hostility toward him. 721 724
• Hatake Kakashi — Team 7's leader and a special-training instructor who agrees to teach Sasuke his signature techniques. 530 596
• Haruno Sakura — Team 7 teammate who openly admires Sasuke and particularly wants to see him cross-dress again. 530 546
• Gekko Hayate — Sasuke initially treats him dismissively during a game of hide-and-seek, then offers him a sincere formal apology. 263 266

Story Role / Major Arcs

Childhood Rivalry with Qingyu

Sasuke meets Qingyu as a toddler through Itachi and quickly becomes the target of Qingyu's teasing. Their antagonism escalates through the cross-dressing incident and the system-driven “lifelong enemy” mission. 111 261 266

Academy Years and Team 7

Sasuke enters the Ninja Academy alongside Naruto, determined to prove himself despite Naruto's growing strength. He later joins Kakashi's Team 7 with Naruto and Sakura, identifying Itachi as the person he admires and intends to surpass. 371 530

The Baldness Incident

Disguised as a barber, Qingyu shaves Sasuke completely bald and photographs the result. Sasuke's humiliation triggers his first Sharingan awakening and deepens his hatred toward Qingyu. 551 582

Yasuo's One-Month Training

After witnessing Yasuo's power and falling behind Naruto, Sasuke voluntarily chooses to leave with Yasuo for one month. Orochimaru awakens Sasuke's Mangekyō Sharingan, while Yasuo subjects him to repeated life-threatening trials that teach him to use Amaterasu, Kagutsuchi, and Susanoo. 721 724 725

Return to Konoha and Alliance Suspicion

Sasuke returns to Konoha with intelligence on Yasuo, Orochimaru, and Akatsuki, but the Kage question his loyalty. When the Raikage attacks him, Sasuke defends himself with Susanoo and Amaterasu, forcing the assembled leaders to reassess his strength. 730 731

Fourth Great Ninja War

During the conflict surrounding Yasuo and Akatsuki, Sasuke remains emotionally conflicted about Yasuo's possible death and Itachi's willingness to risk his life for him. He later learns that Yasuo is actually Shimiya Qingyu, explaining why Yasuo had spared Naruto and chosen Sasuke as a disciple. 719 757 762

Notable Quotes

“The person I admire most is my brother, Uchiha Itachi, and he is also the person I aim to surpass.” 530

“Yasuo, I will definitely defeat you myself!” 725

Trivia

• Sasuke refuses to cross-dress again because he remembers wearing a princess dress and having photographs taken as a child. 546
• His first Sharingan awakening is caused by the emotional trauma of losing his hair rather than a battlefield experience. 551
• Qingyu's Crimson Blademaster skin temporarily lowers Sasuke's favorability toward Yasuo and can provoke him into attacking. 714