Biodata

Feature Details
Name Ye Wuyue (夜无月)
Alias(es) Sasuke Uchiha; Uchiha Sasuke
Species/Race Human soul; formerly inhabited and merged with Uchiha Sasuke's body
Gender Male
Affiliation Konohagakure; Uchiha Clan
Occupation/Role Shinobi; host of the Shinigami Check-In System
Status Alive 180
First Appearance Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
System compensation 1 Received the Zanpakutō Flowing Blade, Like Fire, a Hollow Mask, and a Captain-level Spiritual Pressure Experience Card after the System endangered him.
Spiritual Pressure: 10 3 Merged with Sasuke's soul, activated the Shinigami Check-In System, and began meditating with the Spiritual Pressure Training Method.
Spiritual Pressure: 7,826 5 Learned the foundations of Hadō, Bakudō, Hakuda, and Shunpo; mastered roughly the first thirty Kidō sequences and could briefly wield Flowing Blade, Like Fire independently.
Special Jōnin-level burst 15 His strongest combination—Flowing Blade, Like Fire and the Hollow Mask—could only barely reach Special Jōnin strength because of its immense Spiritual Pressure cost.
Elite Jōnin estimate 25 Upon graduating from the Academy, he judged himself strong enough to begin Bankai development.
Nearly 50,000 Spiritual Pressure 58 Reached the Bankai-training threshold and chose to prioritize Senbonzakura's path rather than divide his efforts across multiple Zanpakutō.
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan 95 Awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, gaining Divine Realm Airspace and Flame-Escape: Kagutsuchi's Command; Indra's chakra made the Mangekyō eternal.
Rinnegan and complete Susanoo 158 Demonstrated time-space techniques, perception of Madara's Wheel Tomb phantoms, and a fully formed Susanoo.
Spiritual Pressure: 880,000 180 By the Ninja Republic era, his Spiritual Pressure had reached 880,000; he had previously destroyed Isshiki's soul with Heaven-and-Earth Ash.

Background

Ye Wuyue was a mature soul from another world. Orphaned in childhood and later supporting himself through school, he developed a strong desire for a stable family life and a habit of relentless self-improvement. He was transported to the shinobi world after collapsing from overwork during an online class. 29

Arriving as a soul, Ye Wuyue received System compensation that included Flowing Blade, Like Fire and a Hollow Mask. After surviving the Nine-Tails incident, he entered infant Sasuke Uchiha's body and merged with Sasuke's soul, along with a portion of Indra's chakra. The Shinigami Check-In System then activated and granted him a method to cultivate Spiritual Pressure. 3 19

While living as Sasuke, Ye Wuyue trained in secret and resolved to alter the Uchiha Clan's future, particularly Itachi's eventual defection and the clan's destruction. His early power came primarily from Spiritual Pressure, Kidō, and his Zanpakutō rather than conventional shinobi training. 3 5

After years in Sasuke's body, Ye Wuyue ultimately returned control to the original Sasuke. He told Sasuke that his future should be his own, then began operating under his true name rather than Sasuke's. 99 106

Personality

Ye Wuyue is pragmatic, calculating, and highly protective of people he considers family. He will negotiate when a deal is advantageous—such as his arrangements with Orochimaru—but does not hesitate to kill enemies who threaten his allies or obstruct his goals. 42 55 76

He enjoys challenging combat and becomes visibly excited when facing a capable opponent. This battle-driven side contrasts with his patience: he concealed much of his strength for six years at the Ninja Academy and recognized when unfocused training was slowing his advancement. 35 58

Although he often acts flippant around his Zanpakutō spirits, he takes promises seriously. After learning that Flowing Fire had been wounded defending his soul space, he vowed to avenge her and swore to help her materialize in the human world. 19 20

Abilities & Skills

Spiritual Pressure and Shinigami Arts

Ye Wuyue cultivates Spiritual Pressure by meditating and absorbing spiritual energy from the environment. Unlike ordinary shinobi, he can use this power offensively, defensively, and for detection. 3 25

  • His Spiritual Pressure can incapacitate ordinary genin-level opponents without physical contact. 54
  • He expelled Ukon from inside his own body through a concentrated release of Spiritual Pressure. 41
  • He is immune to genjutsu, rendering Kurenai's techniques ineffective. 71
  • He practices Hakuda hand-to-hand combat, reaching a level Minato assessed as sufficient for Special Jōnin-level fighting. 24 71
  • His Shunpo provides extreme speed; he later developed Utsusemi, leaving a deceptive afterimage while escaping an attack. 15 45
  • He developed Air Step, creating footholds from Spiritual Pressure to stand and move through the air. 27 66

Kidō

Ye Wuyue possesses the full Kidō system but must individually train each spell before using it reliably. His Hadō provides direct destruction, while Bakudō supplies binding, barriers, concealment, and sensory utility. 5

  • Hadō #31: Crimson Fire Cannon — a high-speed crimson fireball capable of piercing a tree trunk or killing at point-blank range. 6 15
  • Hadō #54: Haien and Hadō #73: Twin Lotus Blue Firefall — high-output flame techniques used against shinobi squads and Jōnin. 33 35
  • Hadō #88: Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō — a massive lightning beam capable of devastating a forest and forcing multiple Jōnin to retreat. 27 71 78
  • Bakudō #58: Tracking the Sparrow — detects nearby Spiritual Pressure. 25
  • Bakudō #61: Six Rods Prison of Light and Bakudō #63: Sajō Sabaku — restraining techniques used against Gaara. 66 67
  • Bakudō #73: Tōzanshō and Bakudō #81: Splitting Void — major defensive barriers capable of withstanding powerful ninjutsu. 59 72

Zanpakutō

Flowing Blade, Like Fire

Flowing Blade, Like Fire is Ye Wuyue's primary fire-type Zanpakutō. Its manifestation, Flowing Fire, formerly belonged to Yamamoto Genryūsai before an unknown force transferred her to Ye Wuyue. 1 19

  • Its release command is: “All things in the universe, turn to ashes. Flowing Blade, Like Fire!” 18
  • Ye Wuyue can unleash large-scale flame techniques such as Fire Burn City Walls and Torch, incinerating groups of enemies and enclosing targets in compressing flame walls. 16 41
  • Flowing Fire was seriously injured while defeating the Six Paths Sage after he invaded Ye Wuyue's soul space in search of Indra's chakra. 19
  • Her Bankai condition requires Ye Wuyue to defeat her in an environment heated to six thousand degrees. 26
  • Flowing Blade, Like Fire and the Hollow Mask impose a severe Spiritual Pressure burden during Ye Wuyue's early years. 15

Shinso

Shinso manifests as a silver-haired man within a forest of enormous blades. Its Shikai command is “Shoot to kill, Shinso!” 17 27

  • Shinso's blade can extend at extreme speed over long distances. 27
  • Ye Wuyue initially used it as a direct-combat weapon, but learned that it is most effective when striking concealed targets from the shadows. 27
  • Shinso's Bankai trial requires Ye Wuyue to defeat its manifestation inside the blade forest, where Shinso controls the terrain and visibility. 26 27

Senbonzakura

Senbonzakura disperses into countless thin blades that resemble flower petals but can be used for both mass assault and layered defense. 71

  • Its release command is: “Scatter, Senbonzakura!” 71
  • Ye Wuyue can direct the blades as swarms, form them into shields, or consolidate them into a sword-like shape. 71 78
  • He chose Senbonzakura as his first dedicated Bankai-training path because its manifestation was more approachable than Flowing Fire or Shinso. 58
  • Its Bankai condition requires him to remove Senbonzakura's mask while surrounded by hundreds of millions of controlled blades. 26
  • He later produced a reduced, taxing imitation of a Bankai-scale blade formation, transforming hundreds of millions of tiny blades into Zanpakutō-like swords. 95

Dōjutsu, Chakra, and Nature Transformations

Ye Wuyue inherited Sasuke's Uchiha body and Indra's chakra, eventually developing multiple dōjutsu and chakra-based abilities.

  • He awakened a two-tomoe Sharingan during his battle with Kusagakure shinobi. 34
  • His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan grants Divine Realm Airspace, a five-kilometer alternate space that traps one opponent until they are defeated; inside it, Ye Wuyue can manipulate non-living objects and exchange their positions. 95
  • He also gained Amaterasu and Flame-Escape: Kagutsuchi's Command upon awakening the Mangekyō. 95
  • His Rinnegan allows him to perceive Madara's Wheel Tomb phantoms and use time-space techniques. 158
  • He can manifest a complete Susanoo and counter high-level opponents such as Madara. 158
  • He acquired Wood Release and uses it to create practical structures, including a fully furnished Four-Pillar House. 106
  • He is proficient in Fire and Lightning Release alongside his Shinigami techniques. 44

Equipment and Items

  • Hollow Mask — a fiery red mask that substantially increases his combat power but consumes Spiritual Pressure rapidly. 1 15
  • Asauchi — used as a medium for calling and materializing his Zanpakutō spirits. 14 25
  • Modified black cloak — conceals his soul form and Spiritual Pressure; it does not effectively conceal a physical body. 96
  • System Space — an internal storage space with a documented volume of 10,648 cubic meters. 57
  • Gigai Creation Method — a System reward whose transcript became the basis of his research agreement with Orochimaru. 25 76
  • Yui Soul Pill — permits Ye Wuyue's soul to leave its body while a substitute soul carries out simple instructions. 96
  • Flesh-Replenishing Agent — used to regrow his removed Sharingan after his Mangekyō awakening. 25 95

Relationships

  • Sasuke Uchiha — Ye Wuyue's former host and merged soul. Ye Wuyue eventually relinquished control of Sasuke's body and later mentored him in Shinigami cultivation. 3 99 174
  • Uchiha Itachi — Initially Ye Wuyue's older brother under the Sasuke identity; Itachi cared for him as a child and saved him from Uchiha Setsuna's forces. Later, Fugaku acknowledged Ye Wuyue as Itachi and Sasuke's elder brother. 3 17 174
  • Flowing Fire — manifestation of Flowing Blade, Like Fire. They share a combative but affectionate bond built around her protection, Bankai training, and enormous appetite. 19 20 26
  • Shinso — Zanpakutō manifestation and harsh Bankai instructor. Shinso teaches Ye Wuyue to use his Shikai through concealment and precision rather than direct exchanges. 18 27
  • Uzumaki Karin — Ye Wuyue rescued her from Kusagakure exploitation, invited her to join his team, and arranged for her to enter Konoha. 54 55 57
  • Orochimaru — research partner and occasional adversary. Ye Wuyue traded Gigai research for Orochimaru's future assistance and access to his scientific work. 42 76
  • Ōtsutsuki Kaguya — Ye Wuyue revived her from the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path; she later lived with and married him. 147 148 180
  • Uchiha Setsuna — a radical Uchiha rival who repeatedly attempted to kill Ye Wuyue and blamed him for threatening the faction's ambitions. 14 44

Story Role

Uchiha Clan Conflict

Ye Wuyue became the target of Uchiha Setsuna's radical faction, which intended to murder him and frame Danzō's Root. He escaped their ambush through Kidō, Shunpo, the Hollow Mask, and Flowing Blade, Like Fire before Itachi arrived to rescue him. 14 15 17

Early Shinobi Missions

After graduating from the Academy, Ye Wuyue joined missions with Itachi and Sai. He rescued captives from a bandit stronghold, defeated Kusagakure pursuers, and demonstrated a willingness to eliminate hostile opponents decisively. 25 33 35

Chūnin Exams

Ye Wuyue entered the Chūnin Exams as a one-man team, incapacitated rival teams through Spiritual Pressure, and rescued Karin from a bear and her abusive Kusagakure teammates. He later faced Gaara, restrained him with Bakudō, and forced him into an emotional confrontation over his mother's love. 53 54 55 66 67

Orochimaru and the Ninja Sect

Ye Wuyue repeatedly negotiated and clashed with Orochimaru over Gigai research and Danzō. He also confronted the Ninja Sect, discovering that its members wielded unusual Sage Arts and had been sent to capture him. 42 76 78 80

Independent Identity and Later Conflicts

After separating from Sasuke, Ye Wuyue pursued his own identity and sought a path toward lasting peace among the shinobi nations. He revived Kaguya, fought Madara in the divine realm, and later destroyed Isshiki after the Ninja Republic's founding. 99 106 147 158 180

Notable Quotes

“Let me change your fates!” 3

“Ants, who gave you the courage to utter such arrogant and foolish words?” 41

Trivia

  • Flowing Fire's appetite repeatedly drains Ye Wuyue's money, forcing him to buy or cook food for her during missions. 25 26 31
  • He refused Yakushi Kabuto's request to address him as “Master,” considering the title ominous. 68
  • Ye Wuyue shared his Spiritual Pressure cultivation and Zhan Quan Zou Gui methods with Itachi and Sasuke, believing the system could allow the soul to persist even after bodily death. 174