Josuke

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Josuke (仗助); Uchiha Josuke
Alias(es)	Rogue Ninja Josuke; “the legendary black flash of Otogakure”; “evil Second Hokage of Konoha” (self-proclaimed)
Species/Race	Human; Uchiha clan member
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure (formerly); Orochimaru; Akatsuki (formerly); Otogakure; Stardust Crusaders
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; former rogue ninja; leader of Otogakure; founder of the Stardust Crusaders
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Chakra refinement and basic Fire Release	4	Learned Chakra refinement, Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique, and Phoenix Sage Fire; possesses all five nature transformations.
Single-Tomoe Sharingan	8	Gains control over a Single-Tomoe Sharingan.
First Gate of the Eight Inner Gates	9	Masters the first gate after roughly a year of training under Might Guy; gains greatly increased speed and strength.
Shadow Clone Technique	14	Can create seven or eight clones simultaneously.
Improved Cursed Mark	19	Accepts Orochimaru’s improved cursed mark for immense power at the cost of Blood Essence.
Flying Thunder God Technique	29	Learns the S-rank space-time technique and uses marked kunai for teleportation.
Mangekyō Sharingan and third-stage Susanoo	69	Reveals his Mangekyō Sharingan and an armored, naginata-wielding third-stage Susanoo while betraying Akatsuki.
Three-Tails Chakra Mode	71	Little Three lends him power, greatly enhancing his Water Style perception and output.
Sage Mode training	97	Begins training at Mount Myōboku under Fukasaku despite being blind.
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan	101 107	Receives Fugaku’s Mangekyō through a prearranged transplant, attaining “eternal light.”
Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands	110	Acquires the scroll for the Sage Mode-exclusive colossal Thousand-Armed Buddha technique.
Complete Tailed Beast Mode training	81	Trains to improve control of Little Three’s power.
Cursed Mark Stage Two	156	The cursed mark evolves, enhancing his physical abilities and forming a sword on his right arm.
Ten-Tails state	167	Absorbs all Tailed Beast Chakra from Samehada and becomes a Ten-Tails.
Six Paths form	228	Arrives in Konohagakure with white hair in Six Paths form.

Background / History

Josuke was originally Josuke Higashikata, a Chinese citizen who was transported into the Naruto world. Reborn as an Uchiha infant, he retained only fragmented knowledge of major future events and lacked any “system” or innate Six Paths-level power. He was born alongside Sasuke and grew up under the protection of the Uchiha clan. 1 69

As a child, he trained obsessively to avoid the fate awaiting his family. Itachi helped improve his shuriken technique, while Josuke became close with Sasuke, Shikamaru, Choji, Neji, and later Rock Lee. At age six, he entered the Ninja Academy with command of basic Fire Release and all five chakra natures. 2 4

Rock Lee introduced Josuke to Might Guy, who accepted him as a student. Josuke trained in the Eight Inner Gates, sparred regularly with Lee, and mastered the First Gate within a year. His intense training, however, contributed to Sasuke becoming increasingly withdrawn. 9 11

Josuke became a member of Team 7 and developed a bond with Ino. He planned from an early age to leave Konoha after the Third Hokage’s death, believing the village could not offer him enough power or security. 14 43

He accepted Orochimaru’s improved cursed mark and negotiated a three-year delay before joining him. Josuke eventually defected from Konoha, publicly insulting and fighting Naruto to make his departure convincing. Later, he revealed that Danzō had given him an ultimatum: join Root or have his eyes removed. 19 32 52

After operating under Orochimaru, Josuke joined Akatsuki as part of a deception arranged with Itachi. He betrayed the organization during the Three-Tails operation, fought Pain, and escaped with Little Three’s support. 61 69 70 74

Josuke returned to Orochimaru’s base intending to take leadership and later became Otogakure’s leader. He defended its interests against the Land of Rice’s feudal lord, though he disliked the administrative responsibilities of leadership. 74 78 81

During the Fourth Great Ninja War, Josuke repeatedly fought Obito, Madara, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, and the Ten-Tails. He temporarily died after choosing to protect Ino from Black Zetsu’s Black Rods rather than pursue victory. Little Three subsequently took control of his body and manifested a Pseudo Ten-Tails state. 156 167 196 197

After the war, Josuke married Ino and became the father of Uchiha Genya. He later founded the Stardust Crusaders, an organization of reanimated shinobi dedicated to locating and eliminating Ōtsutsuki threats. 223 230

Personality

Josuke is strategic, adaptable, and highly conscious of the gap between his current power and the threats facing the ninja world. He repeatedly seeks stronger techniques, allies, and safeguards rather than relying solely on talent. 4 116

He often presents a joking, boastful, or nonsensical persona, but can become cold and intimidating when his family or allies are threatened. His irreverent humor contrasts sharply with his willingness to sacrifice himself for others, especially Ino, Sasuke, Jiraiya, and Little Three. 141 196 228

Although he initially became arrogant over his rapid growth, Josuke later recognizes this flaw and deliberately enters seclusion to train. 115 116

Appearance

Josuke is an Uchiha with a handsome appearance nearly identical to Sasuke’s. His appearance changes visibly when using higher transformations.

• Black hair in his normal state; white hair in Six Paths form. 228
• Possesses Sharingan, Mangekyō Sharingan, and later Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. 8 101 107
• His Stage Two Cursed Mark produces a sharp sword from his right arm. 156
• His Susanoo commonly manifests with a naginata; later forms include armor, wings, and a lower body. 69 71 171

Abilities & Skills

Dōjutsu

Josuke’s Uchiha dōjutsu progresses from a Single-Tomoe Sharingan to the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.

• Bishamonten / conditional copying — can copy abilities under conditions; copied Fugaku’s future prediction and Obito’s Kamui. 101 119 156 204
• Foresight — predicts brief future events and enemy actions; initially usable about once every thirty seconds. 119
• Amaterasu — his left-eye Mangekyō ability. 130 156
• Kamui — a copied space-time technique; his Kamui dimension is independent from Obito’s. 65 92 156
• Heavy Mangekyō use damages his eyesight and can cause bleeding and eventual blindness. 72 74 87

Susanoo

Josuke manifests Susanoo in several stages, from a skeletal giant to armored forms wielding a naginata.

• Protects Little Three and blocks coordinated attacks from several Paths of Pain. 70
• Reaches a third-stage Karasu Tengu-armored form during his betrayal of Akatsuki. 69
• Can advance to a fourth stage with a lower body and legs. 71
• Can be used alongside Shadow Clones, though this causes extreme Chakra expenditure. 171
• Can be destroyed by overwhelming attacks, including the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. 95

Water Style and Sea Style

Water Style is Josuke’s most natural affinity; he describes a deeper personal connection to it than to his other elemental releases. 50

• Water Style: Grand Waterfall Technique — used to counter Obito’s Fire Style. 50
• Water Dragon Bullet — modified with Hashirama Cells during his battle with Obito. 49
• Water Style: Nine Dragon Dance — creates multiple water dragons. 58
• Sea Style: Nine Dragon Dance — an enhanced version empowered by Little Three’s chakra. 71
• Hard Vortex Water Blade — used against the feudal lord’s guards. 78
• Sage Art: Water Waterfall Shield — blocks Black Rods aimed at Ino and allied shinobi. 196

Flying Thunder God Technique

Josuke uses marked kunai and seals to teleport instantly across the battlefield.

• Used to defeat a clone with Raikiri after teleporting behind it. 29
• Allows him to evade Pain’s black rods and Shinra Tensei. 70
• His Sage Art: Super Flying Thunder God enhances his speed and physical attributes with Three-Tails Sage Chakra Mode. 196
• Can be combined with marked Wood Clones for surprise attacks. 232

Wood Release

Josuke possesses Hashirama Cells and uses Wood Release for combat, clones, restraint, and battlefield control.

• Creates Wood Clones to deceive opponents, including Kisame and Obito. 132 156
• Uses Wood Prison Technique to restrain Kisame. 132
• Uses Wood Release: Gate of the Great God to semi-seal Yagura. 153
• Obtains Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands, a colossal Thousand-Armed Buddha construct usable only in Sage Mode. 110 116

Tailed Beast Power

Josuke forms a close partnership with Little Three, a pseudo-Three-Tails later treated as the Three-Tails’ vessel and source of chakra.

• Uses Three-Tails Chakra Mode and Sage Mode simultaneously. 130
• Can enter Perfect Tailed Beast Mode with Little Three. 145
• Uses Tailed Beast Balls, including coordinated attacks against the Demonic Statue. 141
• Transforms Little Three into a Perfect Susanoo Three-Tails by expending his Mangekyō power. 95
• Absorbs Tailed Beast Chakra from Samehada and becomes a Ten-Tails. 167

Ninjutsu and Combat

Josuke is proficient in multiple elemental transformations, close combat, swordsmanship, and copied techniques.

• Fire Release — Great Fireball Technique, Phoenix Sage Fire, and Amaterasu. 4 130
• Lightning Release — Raikiri and Chidori-based combat. 29 69
• Rasengan and Super Great Ball Rasengan. 130 156
• Eight Inner Gates — mastered the First Gate; trained under Might Guy. 9
• Sealing techniques — extracted Nine-Tails Chakra from Sora and used the Heavenly World sealing technique with Little Three. 38 69
• Genjutsu — instantly puts Ōnoki to sleep. 230

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kusanagi Sword — used to defend against Obito’s Kamui ambushes and in close combat. 50 124
• Buryūken — divine sword used against the Ten-Tails, Obito, and Isshiki; one form is named Suiyō. 169 232
• Naginata — Susanoo’s principal weapon. 69
• Flying Thunder God kunai — marked kunai used for teleportation. 29
• Samehada — taken from Kisame after Josuke traps him; later used in conjunction with Little Three. 132 145

Relationships

• Sasuke Uchiha — younger twin brother; Josuke trains alongside him, later fights him, and repeatedly acts to protect him. 4 9 74 119
• Itachi Uchiha — older brother and Akatsuki contact; they reconcile in Josuke’s Tsukuyomi space and work together to deceive Akatsuki. 61 74
• Uchiha Fugaku — father; secretly preserved his Mangekyō and arranged for Josuke to inherit it. 101
• Ino Yamanaka — wife and mother of his son; Josuke’s strongest protective instinct is repeatedly tied to her safety. 14 112 196 223
• Uchiha Genya — son; Josuke supports Genya’s ambition to become a ninja and rushes to Konoha when he disappears. 223 225 228
• Little Three — tailed-beast partner; initially manipulated by Josuke, but grows into a loyal companion who shares chakra, trains with him, and protects his family. 57 71 81 223
• Might Guy — teacher who accepted Josuke as a disciple and trained him in the Eight Inner Gates. 9
• Rock Lee — academy friend, sparring partner, and fellow student of Guy. 4 9 11
• Jiraiya — mentor figure; Josuke regrets his original fate, saves him from Pain, and later trains at Mount Myōboku. 52 92 97
• Orochimaru — former leader and benefactor; grants Josuke an improved cursed mark and entrusts him with missions. 19 44 50
• Naruto Uzumaki — former friend whom Josuke publicly rejects during his defection; later fights beside him and expresses affection for him. 32 141 169
• Obito Uchiha — recurring enemy and former prospective ally; Josuke copies his Kamui and repeatedly disrupts his plans. 50 156 204
• Kakashi Hatake — former superior and wartime ally; considers Josuke a genius. 32 165 228

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy and Team 7

Josuke attends the Ninja Academy, befriends Rock Lee, trains under Might Guy, and joins Team 7. He develops basic ninjutsu, the Sharingan, the First Gate, and Shadow Clone Technique while preparing to escape Konoha’s future turmoil. 4 9 14

Orochimaru and Defection

After accepting Orochimaru’s improved cursed mark, Josuke protects Team 7 during the Chūnin Exams before defecting to Orochimaru. He stages a cruel break with Naruto and becomes a rogue ninja. 19 20 32

Three-Tails and Akatsuki Betrayal

Josuke acquires Little Three, infiltrates Akatsuki, and betrays the organization during the Three-Tails operation. This brings him into direct conflict with Pain, Obito, and Deidara. 57 61 69 70

Otogakure Leadership

Josuke returns to Orochimaru’s base, takes on a leadership role in Otogakure, and uses force against threats to the village. He struggles with paperwork but continues training to master Little Three’s power. 74 78 81

Mount Myōboku and Eternal Mangekyō

Following severe eye damage, Josuke trains in Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku. He encounters Fugaku’s remnant soul and inherits his father’s eyes, gaining the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. 97 101 107

Fourth Great Ninja War

Josuke fights the Demonic Statue, Obito, Madara, the Ten-Tails, and Black Zetsu. He gains Cursed Mark Stage Two, becomes a Ten-Tails, and ultimately sacrifices himself to save Ino. 141 156 167 196

Postwar Family and Ōtsutsuki Threats

Josuke marries Ino, raises Genya, and forms the Stardust Crusaders to hunt dangerous Ōtsutsuki. He later returns to Konoha in Six Paths form when Genya goes missing. 223 228 230

Trivia

• Josuke’s original identity was Josuke Higashikata, though he states he had no Stand abilities. 69
• He repeatedly compares himself to Tobirama Senju because of his Water Style affinity and demeanor. 4 50 105
• He is nearsighted and wants Kabuto to invent contact lenses. 81
• His stated goal is to protect the people he loves “in the name of Uchiha.” 43