Uchiha Madara
How I Became an UchihaContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 3.1Warring States upbringing
- 3.2Friendship with Hashirama
- 3.3Uchiha Clan Head
- 3.4Konoha and the First Great Ninja War
- 3.5Conflict with Sosuke and Six Paths power
- 3.6Later years
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Mangekyo Sharingan
- 6.2Susanoo
- 6.3Rinnegan and Limbo: Border Jail
- 6.4Six Paths and Ten-Tails power
- 6.5Divine Technique
- 6.6Taijutsu, swordsmanship, and Fire Style
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Notable Quotes
- 10Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Uchiha Madara (宇智波斑) |
| Alias(es) | Young Clan Head; Uchiha Clan Head; God of Shinobi; Six Paths Madara 6 136 217 247 |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Uchiha Clan; Konohagakure 136 181 |
| Occupation/Role | Uchiha Clan Head; Konoha military organizer and frontline powerhouse 136 181 |
| Status | Alive 302 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 6 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sharingan | 1 | Awakened his Sharingan during his teens, later than Sosuke's exceptionally early awakening. |
| Near Clan Head-level | 82 | At age thirteen, possessed overwhelming chakra, formidable Taijutsu, and was considered a step away from Clan Head-level. |
| Clan Head-level | 104 | Reached Clan Head-level shortly before turning fourteen and led the resistance that forced the Uzumaki Clan to retreat. |
| Mangekyo Sharingan | 136 | Awakened his Mangekyo alongside Izuna during Tajima's funeral; defeated every challenger for the Clan Head position. |
| Peak Clan Head-level | 137 | His left-eye ability enhanced his chakra, physique, and resistance to a level comparable to Tajima at his peak. |
| Post-transplant Mangekyo | 166 168 | Chose eye transplantation after Izuna's death and recovered before Sosuke, eager to test his new strength. |
| Six-Tomoe Rinnegan / Mid Six Paths-level | 221 | Received refined Yin Power from the Sage of Six Paths, awakening a Six-Tomoe Rinnegan and being forcibly raised to mid-tier Six Paths combat strength. |
| Six Paths-level | 224 | Recovered from his battle with Sosuke; his Limbo ability and dōjutsu-enhanced body made him a Six Paths-level combatant. |
| Complete Ten-Tails / Peak Six Paths-level | 247 | Absorbed the complete Ten-Tails, independently condensed Yin-Yang Power, and became capable of defeating Ōtsutsuki Isshiki alone. |
| Post–Sage of Six Paths legacy | 267 268 | Absorbed most of Hagoromo's legacy, quadrupling his dōjutsu power and surpassing the usual Six Paths limit, though he had not reached Divine Fire level. |
| Divine Technique enhancement | 284 | Used his Divine Technique to absorb a Six Paths-level cyborg, increasing his power by approximately 27%. |
| Decades of further growth | 302 | Returned from interstellar travel after substantially increasing his chakra through a population-cultivation plan on another planet. |
Background / History
Warring States upbringing
Madara returned to the Uchiha compound as its Young Clan Head at age nine. He warmly accepted Sosuke as Izuna's friend and therefore his own “brother,” after which the three began training together. At that age, Madara's Taijutsu was strong enough that Sosuke and Izuna together could not defeat him in an unarmed contest. 6
After a Senju ninja killed one of his cousins on a mission, Madara defied Tajima's order against private revenge and slipped away to intercept the perpetrators with Sosuke. He was later confined until the New Year, but he and Izuna still brought food to Sosuke rather than leave him alone. 6 9
By thirteen, Madara was approaching Clan Head-level. He fought alongside the Hagoromo Clan against the Uzumaki and, by fourteen, reached Clan Head-level himself, repelling the Uzumaki offensive while wielding his Gunbai. 82 102 104
Friendship with Hashirama
Madara secretly met Senju Hashirama at a river, where their shared exhaustion with war developed into friendship. He confided that Sosuke was extraordinarily talented and might possess the power to end the conflict. 107
Although initially skeptical of Hashirama's plan to unite hostile clans, Madara gradually engaged with the idea. He named their envisioned sanctuary Konoha after catching a falling leaf. Tajima's attempt to assassinate Hashirama made Madara recognize that he needed greater power to oppose his father's decisions. 111
Uchiha Clan Head
Following Tajima's death, Madara and Izuna awakened their Mangekyo Sharingan. Madara rejected the First Elder's attempt to control the succession, challenged all contenders for leadership, and defeated every challenger—including Tetsuya in a Genjutsu duel. Sosuke backed his ascension as Clan Head. 136
During the subsequent war with the Senju, Madara organized Uchiha defenses against attacks on three fronts. He personally led the main force against Senju Butsuma, even while recovering from injuries sustained on the battlefield. 141 144
Madara joined Sosuke and Tetsuya in an operation to assassinate Butsuma. When Tetsuya betrayed the clan and was strengthened by Black Zetsu, Madara drove his Mangekyo toward blindness rather than let Tajima's killers escape. He ultimately killed Butsuma in revenge for his father. 145 146 147
Konoha and the First Great Ninja War
After the Uchiha–Senju alliance established Konoha, Madara took responsibility for integrating ninja teams from the two former rival clans. His authority helped suppress open resistance among their members. 181
Madara later fought beside Sosuke against Jigen, using Sage Art: Susanoo to armor the Nine-Tails and exploiting his soul-based perception to track Jigen's movements. 171
During the First Great Ninja War, Madara was deployed as one of Konoha's decisive forces. He single-handedly crippled Sunagakure; alongside Sosuke and Hashirama, he became revered throughout the Ninja World as one of the Gods of Shinobi. 211 217
Conflict with Sosuke and Six Paths power
The Sage of Six Paths and Tajima's soul revealed to Madara that Sosuke had killed Tajima. Tormented by the truth, Madara accepted Hagoromo's Yin Power, awakened his Six-Tomoe Rinnegan, and attacked Konoha to avenge his father. 221
Madara's Rinnegan manifested Limbo: Border Jail, allowing him to create invisible shadows beyond ordinary perception. His clash with Sosuke culminated in Madara's Indra's Arrow against Sosuke's Ultimate Susanoo; Hagoromo intervened, transported Madara to the Pure Land, and healed him. 222 223
After recovering, Madara reunited with Sosuke and revealed that he had been acting during their earlier confrontation. He remained aligned with Sosuke because he considered Hagoromo a greater threat than Isshiki. 224
Later years
Madara helped Izuna awaken the Rinnegan and urged Sosuke to leave Earth to pursue the Chakra Fruit before a greater enemy arrived. 239
Having absorbed the complete Ten-Tails, Madara intervened against Ōtsutsuki Urashiki and easily overwhelmed him. He later used eight Limbo shadows and their Perfect Susanoo to amplify his own Susanoo. 247 248
After being imprisoned by the Sage of Six Paths, Madara turned the situation around by seizing Hagoromo's power. His Limbo clone subsequently took on the Sage's appearance and fighting style while remaining fully under Madara's control. 267 268
He later developed a Divine Technique with Akemi's assistance, then departed to seek stronger beings beyond the Ninja World. After decades of travel, he returned with confidence that he could defeat the Ōtsutsuki. 284 302
Appearance
Madara first appears as a spiky-haired youth in a dark blue kimono. In battle, he favors Uchiha armor and carries his Gunbai; at higher levels, he is seen in white robes wielding a Sage's Staff. 6 144 171 247
- Spiky hair. 6
- Dark blue kimono during his youth. 6
- Typically carries the Uchiha Gunbai, also called the Flame Gunbai. 106 145
- Possesses Mangekyo Sharingan, later evolving into a purple Six-Tomoe Rinnegan. 136 221
- Uses a Sage's Staff in his Six Paths form. 247
Personality
Madara is direct, proud, and intensely competitive, but his early interactions with Sosuke show genuine friendliness and an instinct to recognize talent. He regarded Izuna's friend as his own brother and saw Sosuke as someone who could stand beside him in protecting the clan. 6 104
He carries immense pressure as the Uchiha heir and later Clan Head. Madara wanted to protect Izuna, Sosuke, Tajima, and the Uchiha, yet privately suffered from insomnia and anxiety because he believed he could not show weakness. His friendship with Hashirama gave him an outlet beyond family and clan duty. 107
As Clan Head, Madara is confident in his own authority and unusually tolerant of ambition beneath him, provided it can serve the clan. However, attacks on his family—particularly Tajima's death—can drive him to pursue vengeance regardless of the cost to his eyesight or safety. 144 146
His later life remains defined by the pursuit of strength, but not solely for personal supremacy. He repeatedly returns to protect Izuna, supports Sosuke against greater threats, and treats the Ōtsutsuki as enemies that must be overcome. 171 239 302
Abilities & Skills
Mangekyo Sharingan
Madara awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan after Tajima's death. Its two eyes grant distinct powers that reinforce both his perception and his physical combat ability. 136 137
- Left eye — Enhances his resistance, chakra, and physical functions in proportion to his dōjutsu power. 137
- Right eye — Perceives souls and otherwise invisible entities, allowing him to identify disguised people and evade attacks such as Tetsuya's invisible hands. 137 144
- Can remain conscious after death through an additional, initially unexplained function of his right eye. 137
- Excessive Mangekyo use rapidly drains his dōjutsu power and can lead to blindness. 146 147
Susanoo
Madara's Susanoo is unusually versatile because his right-eye power lets it form hand seals and cast ninjutsu. 137
- Can wield multiple weapons and generate four attacking arms, overwhelming opponents who can only defend against one weapon at a time. 146
- Can perform hand seals to cast several ninjutsu simultaneously or repeat the same technique. 145
- Can amplify the power of his ninjutsu, elevating compound techniques to the level of Lightning Release: Kirin. 145
- Reached Perfect Susanoo by the time he fought Wu and later used it through multiple Limbo shadows. 212 248
Rinnegan and Limbo: Border Jail
Madara's Six-Tomoe Rinnegan emerged after Hagoromo granted him refined Yin Power. 221
- Limbo: Border Jail creates invisible shadows capable of attacking or blocking in a separate plane. 222
- Ordinary ninja cannot see or sense Limbo shadows; Rinnegan users can perceive them, while Six Paths Senjutsu users can sense them. 222
- Initially manifested six shadows; after later growth, he could deploy eight. 222 248
- His Limbo shadows perfectly replicate his abilities rather than dividing his chakra like Shadow Clones. 248
Six Paths and Ten-Tails power
After recovering from his battle with Sosuke, Madara regained Six Paths-level strength. He later absorbed the complete Ten-Tails and independently mastered the condensation of Yin-Yang Power. 224 247
- Armored the Nine-Tails with Susanoo during the battle against Jigen. 171
- Used the Nine-Tails and Susanoo in direct combat against Hashirama. 175
- Possesses combat power described as sufficient to kill Isshiki alone after absorbing the complete Ten-Tails. 247
- Can combine his main Perfect Susanoo with those of eight Limbo shadows to multiply his power. 248
Divine Technique
Madara's Divine Technique evolved after his Limbo clone absorbed the Sage of Six Paths' legacy. 284
- A Limbo clone can invade a target's body and implant a fragment of Madara's soul. 284
- Once the target is fully occupied, Madara can sacrifice that body, reclaim the soul fragment, and absorb the target's power. 284
- Absorbing a Six Paths-level cyborg increased his power by approximately 27%. 284
- Its effectiveness is limited by the availability of sufficiently strong targets. 284
Taijutsu, swordsmanship, and Fire Style
Madara's close-quarters ability was exceptional even in childhood and remained one of his defining strengths. 6 145
- His rapid, unadorned sword slashes could merge into a single overwhelming sequence. 145
- Wielded a chakra-conductive long blade capable of contending with Sosuke's Kusanagi Sword. 111
- Used Fire Style: Majestic Fire Annihilation to destroy the puppet-filled Archives. 106
- Cast powerful compound Fire Style techniques through Susanoo. 145
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Uchiha Gunbai / Flame Gunbai — His signature war fan; used for defense, close combat, and to counter Jigen's miniaturized Black Rods. 106 145 171
- Kama — Summoned alongside the Gunbai during his battle with the Archive puppets. 106
- Chakra-conductive long blade — Used in sparring against Sosuke. 111
- Uchiha armor — Worn when returning to the main battlefield during the Senju war. 144
- Sage's Staff — Carried in his Six Paths form. 247
Relationships
- Uchiha Izuna — His younger brother. Madara is fiercely protective of Izuna and later helps him awaken the Rinnegan. 6 166 239
- Uchiha Sosuke — Friend, adopted “brother,” rival, and frequent ally. Their relationship temporarily fractured after Madara learned Sosuke killed Tajima, but they later reunited against greater threats. 6 221 224
- Senju Hashirama — Secret friend, ideological counterpart, and longtime rival. Together with Sosuke, they discussed and named Konoha; they also cooperated against Wu. 107 111 214
- Uchiha Tajima — Father and former Uchiha Clan Head. Tajima's death drove Madara's Mangekyo awakening and later vengeance against Sosuke. 136 221
- Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo — Initially granted Madara Yin Power and influenced him to attack Konoha; Madara later overcame and absorbed much of his legacy. 221 267 268
- Akemi — Assisted Madara's Divine Technique experiments and assessed the power gained from absorption. 284
Notable Quotes
“You're Izuna's friend, so you're my brother too. Just call me by my name.” 6
“Then, let's call it Konoha.” 111
Trivia
- Madara was nine years old when he first met Sosuke and was exactly three years older than both Sosuke and Izuna. 6
- He named Konoha before awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan, during a period when he was still described as optimistic and cheerful. 111
- His soul-based perception is sensitive enough to expose disguises without activating his Mangekyo Sharingan. 144
- His Limbo clone changed into a replica of the Sage of Six Paths after absorbing Hagoromo's legacy. 268