Uchiha Madara

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Uchiha Madara (宇智波斑) 195
Alias(es)	Shinobi Registration Number 002 195
Species/Race	Uchiha; later transforms into an Ōtsutsuki after absorbing the Ten-Tails 218
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konoha (co-founder; former); aligned with Akatsuki and Black Zetsu 194 221
Occupation/Role	Co-founder of Konoha; architect of the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan; combatant and strategist 194 195
Status	Active 221
First Appearance	Chapter 101

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	101	Appears as an aged, dying Uchiha with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan while recruiting Obito. 101
Impure World Reincarnation	178	Returns as an Edo Tensei and observes Uchiha Sou's battle against Nagato. 178
Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan	196	Uses the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and Susanoo against Senju Hashirama during their renewed battle. 196
Fully revived body and restored Rinnegan	214	Fully revives and reclaims his own eyes, allowing him to quickly adapt to the Rinnegan's power. 214
Six Paths-level techniques	215	Deploys Limbo clones, Susanoo, and Yin–Yang Release in battle against Uchiha Sou. 215
Ōtsutsuki transformation / Ten-Tails absorption	218	Becomes an Ōtsutsuki and absorbs the Ten-Tails, gaining the foundation to challenge Uchiha Sou again. 218

Background / History

Madara was one of Konoha's founders and held Shinobi Registration Number 002. Despite that legacy, he later left the village and pursued the Infinite Tsukuyomi, seeking a world in which people would live within imagined dreams rather than reality. 194 195 216

In his old age, Madara searched the Land of Grass battlefield for a young Uchiha suitable to inherit his will. He deliberately avoided Uchiha who had already awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, believing that people hardened by such pain possessed convictions too firm to be molded. He instead chose the injured Obito, whom he considered malleable enough to accept his beliefs. 100 101

Madara saved Obito, implanted Hashirama-derived power into the boy's right side, and explained that combining the powers of the Uchiha and Senju was necessary to awaken the Rinnegan and control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. He taught Obito forbidden Uchiha techniques, Six Paths techniques, and Yin–Yang Release before entrusting him with his will. 105

Before withdrawing from the Ten-Tails apparatus sustaining him, Madara created a Black Zetsu-like half from White Zetsu using Yin–Yang Release and imbued a Black Rod with his consciousness. He then instructed Obito to assume his identity: “From tomorrow on, you are Uchiha Madara.” 105

Appearance

Madara first appears as a frail, white-haired elderly man leaning on a cane, with visible Three-Tomoe Sharingan. 101

• White hair and an aged, near-death appearance during his first meeting with Obito. 101
• Uses a cane while his body is weakened and connected to life-sustaining apparatus. 101 105
• Later returns through Impure World Reincarnation before eventually regaining a fully revived body. 178 214

Personality

Madara is calculating, patient, and highly selective in how he uses people. His decision to recruit Obito rather than the more accomplished Uchiha Sou came from a deliberate assessment: he viewed unawakened, emotionally vulnerable Uchiha as easier to shape than Mangekyo users with established convictions. 100

He values strength, intelligence, and practical information. Even while preparing his return, he closely studies Uchiha Sou's battles to understand unfamiliar forms of Yin–Yang Release and Six Paths power. 187 193

Madara is also intensely prideful and battle-driven. He is reluctant to use Wood Release because of his Uchiha pride, yet ultimately employs it when confronting Hashirama. Defeat does not diminish his will; being overwhelmed by Uchiha Sou instead leaves him eager to understand and surpass Six Paths-level power. 196 215 216

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and Genjutsu

Madara possesses formidable ocular genjutsu and initially appears with a Three-Tomoe Sharingan. 101

• Uses genjutsu to erase Izumo and Kotetsu's memory of his return to Konoha. 195
• Can identify and assess the resolve, potential, and vulnerabilities of other Uchiha through his understanding of the clan and its dōjutsu. 100 176
• Regains his original eyes after fully reviving, rapidly adapting to their power because they belong to him. 214

Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and Susanoo

Madara can wield the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and manifest Susanoo in battle. 196

• Uses Fire Style: Goka Mekkyaku alongside Susanoo against Hashirama. 196
• Forms Susanoo with two massive chakra scimitars and sends cutting shockwaves across the battlefield. 215
• His Susanoo-based attacks cannot meaningfully threaten Uchiha Sou at Six Paths level. 215

Rinnegan and Six Paths Techniques

Madara was the first person known to awaken the Rinnegan through his own efforts. His Rinnegan was later implanted into Nagato as part of his long-term resurrection plan. 180 198

• Uses Limbo clones after recovering his original eyes. 215
• Possesses knowledge of the Six Paths techniques and passed that knowledge to Obito. 105
• Cannot fully access the Rinnegan's power while limited by an incomplete or unsuitable body. 184 214

Yin–Yang Release

Madara understands and employs Yin–Yang Release, including techniques integrated with Fire Style. 105 215

• Creates a Black Zetsu-like entity from White Zetsu and infuses it with his will. 105
• Produces a Black Rod as a physical manifestation of his consciousness for Six Paths techniques. 105
• Uses Yin–Yang Release: Fire Style: Goka Mekkyaku against Uchiha Sou. 215

Wood Release

Madara can use Wood Release, though doing so conflicts with his pride as an Uchiha. 196

• Uses Wood Release during his renewed battle with Hashirama. 196
• His chakra carries Hashirama's power, making him of particular interest to Isshiki. 184

Space Manipulation

Madara can wield spatial power in combat. 216

• Attempts a final spatial attack against Uchiha Sou. 216
• Sustains wounds from Uchiha Sou's spatial power that prove difficult to heal. 216

Body Modification and Resurrection Research

Madara combines forbidden techniques, White Zetsu material, and stolen knowledge to restore himself. 185 186 193

• Experiments on White Zetsu to create a body capable of bearing Uchiha and Senju power. 185 186
• Studies and modifies Impure World Reincarnation with Black Zetsu's assistance. 183 209
• Plans to use the Mind Body Switch Technique to transfer his consciousness into his prepared White Zetsu body. 193

Ōtsutsuki Transformation

After becoming an Ōtsutsuki and absorbing the Ten-Tails, Madara gains immense power and believes he has finally gained the foundation to face Uchiha Sou. 218

• His transformation depends on the Ten-Tails' external power rather than strength cultivated solely through his own body. 218
• He remains aware that Uchiha Sou reached a similar level without relying on the tailed beasts. 218

Relationships

• Senju Hashirama — Former rival and fellow Konoha founder. Madara seeks a renewed battle with Hashirama, but loses after learning Hashirama has been fully restored to life. 194 195 196 197
• Uchiha Obito — Chosen successor and former pawn. Madara saves, modifies, trains, and orders Obito to inherit his name; Obito later comes to hate Madara while continuing to cooperate with him when necessary. 101 105 216
• Black Zetsu — Long-term collaborator in Madara's plans and resurrection research. Black Zetsu assists with refining Madara's prepared body and advancing his understanding of Impure World Reincarnation. 209 221
• Nagato — Recipient of Madara's Rinnegan and an intended tool for Madara's resurrection plan. 180 207
• Uchiha Sou — Principal rival and obstacle. Madara recognizes Sou's abnormal growth, repeatedly studies his power, battles him in Kumogakure, and is spared because Sou considers him useful against the Ōtsutsuki. 176 215 216
• Ōtsutsuki Isshiki — Observes Madara through Jigen because Madara's chakra contains Hashirama's Asura-derived power. 184

Story Role / Major Arcs

Obito's Recruitment

Madara finds the critically injured Obito and begins molding him into a successor. He provides Obito with Hashirama-derived power, forbidden techniques, and a role as the new “Uchiha Madara.” 101 105

Impure World Reincarnation Return

Madara returns as an Edo Tensei and watches Uchiha Sou's conflict with Nagato. He becomes increasingly interested in Sou's growth, Yin–Yang Release, and Six Paths-level potential. 178 187 193

Restoration and Return to Konoha

Madara develops a White Zetsu-based vessel, studies improved Impure World Reincarnation, and ultimately restores himself fully with his original eyes. Before his full revival, he returns to Konoha and challenges Hashirama, only to discover that his rival is genuinely alive again. 185 193 195 197 214

Kumogakure Battle

After regaining his full body and Rinnegan, Madara attacks Kumogakure and waits for Uchiha Sou. He uses Susanoo, Limbo, Yin–Yang Release, and spatial power, but is thoroughly suppressed. Sou deliberately spares him, intending to preserve Madara as a future asset against the Ōtsutsuki. 215 216

Ōtsutsuki Transformation

Three years later, Madara becomes an Ōtsutsuki by absorbing the Ten-Tails. He views this as his long-awaited opportunity to challenge Uchiha Sou on more equal footing. 218

Notable Quotes

“Go. From tomorrow on, you are Uchiha Madara!” 105

“Good. Come and fight!” 215

“Interesting. Then we'll proceed according to your idea.” 221