Mu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Mu (无)
Alias(es)	Hyuga Yunchuan; Ōtsutsuki Yunshi; “Otsutsuki”
Species/Race	Ōtsutsuki; formerly identified as a Hyuga branch-family member
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hyuga Clan; Konohagakure; Land of Fire
Occupation/Role	Hyuga Clan head; Hokage; Naruto Uzumaki’s teacher
Status	Active; his death was reported during the war, but he later appears as Ōtsutsuki Yunshi 482 494
First documented appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Gate and Gate of Healing	6	Opens the first gate and Gate of Healing through extreme physical training, exceeding his body’s usual limits. His Ōtsutsuki bloodline and Kekkei Genkai activate afterward.
Refined taijutsu	8	Demonstrates a combined Strong Fist and Gentle Fist style while defeating Hyuga Aoi without drawing blood.
Lightning Release Armor	20	Manifests Lightning Release Armor with Reality Points.
Lightning Chakra body tempering	21	Spends two months in seclusion tempering his body with Lightning Release Chakra.
Tenseigan techniques	24	Uses the Tenseigan, Lightning Release: Chidori Blade, and the Heart Chakra Binding Seal to overpower and control Yurui.
Gate of Life	41	Opens the Gate of Life and breaks through Hiruko’s Steel Release defense with one punch.
“Greed” of the Seven Deadly Sins	101	Draws Greed, gaining the ability to dominate others’ five senses.
Kyoka Suigetsu	152	Uses genjutsu to freeze Itachi and Shisui’s perceptions, creating time for a private exchange with Kohinata Mujie.
Continuous-evolution ability	239	Decides to manifest an ability comparable to the Hōgyoku, intended to continuously evolve and absorb spiritual energy.
Byakugan-based Sage Mode	302	Gains heightened clarity and chakra control, indicating a Sage Mode distinct from the three great sage regions.
Tenseigan Sage Mode	552	Faces Ten-Tails-fused Orochimaru in Sage Mode and uses Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion against a Tailed Beast Ball.
Time-reversal and vitality absorption	522	Rewinds time during his battle with Gelel and absorbs Gelel’s vitality.

Background / History

Mu initially lived publicly as Hyuga Yunchuan, a member of the Hyuga Clan’s branch family. He endured the Main Family’s hierarchy while developing exceptional taijutsu, repeatedly standing against Hyuga Aoi’s mistreatment of branch-family members. He also concealed his motives through calculated lies that produced Reality Points. 8 12

His early rise relied on relentless physical training, the Eight Gates, an activated Ōtsutsuki bloodline, and newly manifested techniques. He used these gains to outmaneuver Root operatives, manipulate Hyuga internal affairs, and take control of both Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga during the scheme that replaced the clan head. 6 20 24 29

As his influence expanded, he created the Seven Deadly Sins weapons to establish the reputation of “Ōtsutsuki Yunshi” through their wielders. He also arranged events involving Hollows, Menos, Espada, soul experiments, and powerful spiritual bodies while keeping his larger plans hidden. 99 129 141

Mu later became head of the Hyuga Clan and publicly revealed that the Byakugan could evolve into the Tenseigan. After becoming Hokage, he reformed Konoha’s educational system, abolished the daimyo system, dissolved Konohagakure into a national Land of Fire structure, and centralized the ninja forces under the Hokage. 330 370 429

He was ultimately revealed to be Ōtsutsuki Yunshi. Under that identity, he sought to spread meditation and protection techniques throughout the Land of Fire, both strengthening the population and increasing the spiritual energy needed for his final plan. 430

Personality

Mu is composed, strategic, and willing to use deception, coercion, and long-term manipulation to achieve his objectives. He often presents only the explanation that best serves his plans, such as concealing the actual conditions for awakening the Tenseigan. 272

Despite his ruthlessness toward enemies and tools, he also displays responsibility toward Konoha and its people. He protects civilians during the attack on Konoha, supports Hyuga branch-family members, and pursues reforms intended to cultivate individual talent rather than preserve ineffective traditions. 212 296 370

He regards power as something that must be supported by physical ability, speed, and reaction time; a powerful technique alone is insufficient if its user cannot apply it in battle. 562

Abilities & Skills

Byakugan and Tenseigan

Mu possesses Hyuga ocular abilities that develop into the Tenseigan.

• Uses the Byakugan for perception and combat awareness. 32 300
• Revealed that the Byakugan can evolve into the Tenseigan. 330
• Uses Tenseigan-derived techniques including Chidori Blade, Heart Chakra Binding Seal, and Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion. 24 552
• Can manifest Byakugan wings and golden light for large-scale protection. 296

Eight Gates and Taijutsu

Mu combines intensive physical conditioning with the Eight Gates Released Formation.

• Opened the first gate and Gate of Healing during training. 6
• Uses a hybrid of Strong Fist and Gentle Fist. 8
• Opened the Gate of Life to defeat Hiruko’s Steel Release defense. 41
• His physical speed and strength later allow him to overwhelm Orochimaru’s giant stone-statue form. 248

Lightning Release

Mu applies Lightning Release offensively and to body enhancement.

• Manifested Lightning Release Armor through Reality Points. 20
• Tempered his body with Lightning Chakra during seclusion. 21
• Used Lightning Release: Chidori Blade with the Tenseigan. 24
• His technique Takemikazuchi left a scar in the Land of Hot Water that remained unhealed years later. 374

Genjutsu: Kyoka Suigetsu

Kyoka Suigetsu manipulates targets’ perception.

• Froze Itachi and Shisui long enough for Mu to speak privately with Kohinata Mujie. 152
• Its effect demonstrates that Mu can separate opponents from events occurring around them without immediately incapacitating them physically. 152

Heart Chakra Binding Seal

A control technique used through his Tenseigan.

• Bound Yurui’s heart chakra and reduced him to a controlled agent. 24
• Allowed Mu to send Yurui to complete a mission under his direction. 24

Seven Deadly Sins: Greed

Mu is the wielder of the Seven Deadly Sins weapon Greed.

• Dominates the five senses of others. 101
• Demonstrated the ability directly on nearby shinobi. 101
• Helped create the seven soul-bearing weapons to build the reputation of Ōtsutsuki Yunshi. 99

Sage Mode and Spiritual Evolution

Mu pursues spiritual-energy growth and Sage Mode beyond conventional systems.

• Planned an evolving, spiritual-energy-absorbing ability comparable to the Hōgyoku. 239
• Achieved a new state of chakra clarity and control associated with a Byakugan-based Sage Mode. 302
• Entered Sage Mode against Ten-Tails-fused Orochimaru. 552
• Intended to spread the Basic Meditation Technique and Nine Syllables Protection Method to raise the Land of Fire’s spiritual energy. 430

Time and Vitality Manipulation

As Ōtsutsuki Yunshi, Mu demonstrates powers beyond conventional ninjutsu.

• Rewound time during his confrontation with Gelel. 522
• Absorbed Gelel’s vitality after defeating him. 522
• Created a labyrinth around Myobokuzan and provided Gamamaru with two talismans and a crystal ball. 525

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Greed — one of the Seven Deadly Sins weapons; grants domination over the five senses. 101
• Seven Deadly Sins weapons — soul-bearing chakra weapons enhanced by Mu and intended to spread the name of Ōtsutsuki Yunshi. 99
• Basic Meditation Technique scroll — a technique created by Ōtsutsuki Yunshi and later proposed for nationwide distribution. 429 430
• Nine Syllables Protection Method scroll — another technique attributed to Ōtsutsuki Yunshi. 429
• Sage Talisman and Memory Stone — objects given to Gamamaru, alongside a crystal ball. 525

Relationships

• Might Guy — training partner, rival, and friend; their relationship develops from mutual inspiration into one of equals. 6 21
• Hyuga Aoi — initially a Main Family bully whom Mu defeats and later influences through his actions and words. 8 12
• Hyuga Hizashi — collaborator in the replacement of Hyuga Hiashi; Hizashi shows awe and loyalty toward Mu. 24 29
• Hyuga Hiashi — Mu takes control of him and uses him as part of the Hyuga leadership-replacement scheme. 29
• Sarutobi Hiruzen — political superior and later rival in governance; Hiruzen trusted Mu as a controlled “blade” but remained wary of his ambitions. 202 370
• Jiraiya — ally who later recognizes Mu as the Child of Prophecy. 302 430
• Naruto Uzumaki — student of Ōtsutsuki Yunshi; Mu observes Naruto’s growth and later protects him during Konoha’s crisis. 290 296 429
• Orochimaru — long-standing rival and useful instrument in Mu’s larger plans; they clash repeatedly over power, Sage Mode, and experimentation. 41 129 552 553
• Kawashiki — Ōtsutsuki companion who remains loyal to Yunshi while expressing concern over his plans. 521 525
• Gamamaru — beneficiary of Yunshi’s power and guardian of the Sage Talisman and Memory Stone. 525
• Grell — tribal leader empowered and renamed by Yunshi, then tasked with building a kingdom and locating ancient ruins. 494

Story Role / Major Arcs

Hyuga Clan Conflict

Mu challenges the Hyuga Main Family’s abuse of branch-family members, defeats Aoi, and begins covertly restructuring the clan’s power balance. His plans culminate in Hiashi’s removal and Hizashi’s replacement of him. 8 12 29

Seven Deadly Sins and Soul Experiments

He enhances the Seven Deadly Sins weapons, promotes the Ōtsutsuki Yunshi identity, and conducts or directs plans involving Hollows, Menos, Espada, and spiritual bodies. 99 129 141

Konoha Leadership

After becoming Hyuga Clan head, Mu rises to Hokage. He reforms the academy, later restructures the Land of Fire’s government, and nationalizes Konoha’s institutions and ninja forces. 330 370 429

Ōtsutsuki Yunshi Revelation

Mu’s identity as Ōtsutsuki Yunshi is revealed alongside his plan to use widespread cultivation methods to accumulate spiritual energy. Jiraiya identifies him as the Child of Prophecy. 429 430

Ancient Ruins and Ōtsutsuki Legacy

As Yunshi, he empowers Grell, investigates ancient ruins marked by the Ōtsutsuki Clan, and reveals that he intends to travel to the Ōtsutsuki Home Planet for deeper knowledge of God Techniques. 494 495 522

Trivia

• Mu gains Reality Points from successful deception, including lies told to Might Guy, Hyuga Aoi, and Hizashi Hyuga. 8 12 29
• He deliberately concealed the true requirement for Tenseigan awakening: Ōtsutsuki bloodline and a large number of Byakugan. 272
• His public explanation instead claimed that the Tenseigan awakened through extreme emotional stimulation, comparable to the Mangekyō Sharingan. 272