Ling Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Full Name	Ling Xuan 7 10 11 19
Age	Entered the Ninja Academy at age six. His exact age in later arcs is not explicitly stated. 2 80
Gender	Male 7 8 10 11 – referred to with male pronouns throughout.
Affiliation	Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village) 19 80 103. He is a member of Team 7 and later becomes a key figure in Konoha’s leadership. He subsequently leads the Heavenly Eye bureau, commands the Konoha–Sunagakure alliance's campaign against Akatsuki, and directs the emerging Kingdom of Truth. 134 145 156
Rank	Genin (after graduation from the Ninja Academy) 19. Prior to that, he was an Academy student. Despite this formal rank, he later centralizes Konoha's intelligence and strategic institutions through the Heavenly Eye bureau and directs multinational military strategy. 145 149 150
Status	Alive 103 149 156 158. Ling Xuan successfully transfers his consciousness into the Body of God and continues directing his followers and long-term plans. 156
Origin	Orphan from Konohagakure. 2 8
First Appearance	Chapter 7, “Simple Assistance, Hinata’s Attention,” where he subtly aids Hinata during a sparring match and attracts her curiosity.

Physical Description

Ling Xuan is a young shinobi with a deceptively unremarkable appearance that belies his extraordinary abilities. He carries himself with an almost perpetual calm, his expression often neutral and indifferent, rarely betraying emotion or surprise 8 132. His posture is composed, and his movements are precise and deliberate, reflecting an analytical mind that constantly observes and processes his surroundings 23 43. While his ordinary features might allow him to blend into a crowd, the most notable aspect of his face is his eyes—sharp and penetrating, with an unsettling depth that seems to see through pretense and hidden truth. This is further enhanced by his innate dōjutsu, the Eye of Truth, which he often keeps active and which grants his gaze an even more piercing quality; on rare occasions, he deliberately deactivates it to experience the world from a normal perspective 124 23.

Following the completion of the God-Making Project, Ling Xuan transfers his consciousness into the Body of God, an artificial vessel that grants him god-like power and authority over the world's rules. 156 This transformation further distances his existence from that of an ordinary human shinobi, reinforcing the god-like image perceived by followers such as Orochimaru and by those who witness his absolute control over others. 134 158

• Hair Color: Not explicitly described; he maintains a simple, functional hairstyle consistent with a young ninja.
• Eye Color: Not explicitly stated, but his eyes are frequently described as sharp, analytical, and penetrating. His unique dōjutsu, the Eye of Truth, occasionally alters their appearance when active.
• Typical Attire: As a Konoha shinobi, he wears the standard issue attire appropriate to his rank and environment, though specific details of his clothing are not noted. He occasionally changes from his laboratory coat into ordinary casual clothing for personal engagements. 123
• Unique Physical Traits: Possesses the Eye of Truth, a rare dōjutsu that grants him extraordinary analytical and perceptive abilities. This trait distinguishes him visually only when the eye is active; he is able to voluntarily deactivate it 124. His overall physicality is one of controlled, economical movement rather than overt muscularity—his strength lies in technique and efficiency rather than raw power 3 10 43.
• Artificial Divine Vessel: His consciousness later inhabits the Body of God, a perfected artificial body created through his research into Hashirama's cells, Kekkei Genkai, artificial souls, and divine-level life creation. 135 156

Personality and Traits

Ling Xuan's core personality is defined by an extraordinary degree of calmness, composure, and emotional detachment, paired with a relentless analytical and strategic mindset. From his early days in the Ninja Academy, he consistently maintained a calm and indifferent demeanor, even as he secretly experimented with chakra control and assessed opportunities to reveal his strength 8 10 17. In high-stakes situations—whether facing the Sannin Orochimaru, engaging in combat with Kabuto Yakushi, or proposing radical research to the Hokage—he remains unfazed, treating threats and authority figures alike as variables to be analyzed and managed 44 59 70. His internal monologue reveals a calculating perspective that prioritizes information gathering and efficiency over emotional reaction; he processes vast amounts of political intelligence and personal secrets without any signs of emotional distress 63. This detachment allows him to focus entirely on his objectives, often contrasting sharply with the emotional turmoil of those around him 63 80. While he occasionally displays rare warmth—such as praising Hinata's bento, helping her confront her emotional barriers, and accepting her invitation to the fireworks festival—these moments are exceptions that highlight his general lack of personal emotional investment 107 90 119. Ultimately, his most defining characteristic is a single-minded pursuit of knowledge, which he explicitly states as his primary goal when questioned by Jiraiya 52. This drive underpins every action he takes, from mastering techniques like the Flying Thunder God through self-study to pushing the boundaries of medical ninjutsu and sealing arts without regard for conventional limits or his own safety 52 70.

As his influence expands, Ling Xuan increasingly frames human emotion, bonds, and individual autonomy in terms of efficiency, optimization, and controllable variables. He restructures Sasuke and other subordinates according to this worldview, while presenting his own will as absolute after becoming the administrator of the world's rules. 156 158 Nevertheless, Shizune and Hinata's concern for his well-being occasionally induces him to acknowledge human needs such as rest and personal connection. 119 120

• Calm and composed under pressure: Ling Xuan demonstrates exceptional poise in all circumstances, whether during the weighted obstacle course where he steadily overtakes peers, or in direct confrontation with Kabuto, where he dodges attacks while analyzing patterns 10 59. He treats even the Hokage's threats as insignificant variables 70.
• Highly analytical and strategic: His thinking is methodical and predictive; he analyzes incomplete records to recreate the Flying Thunder God technique, identifies hidden energy patterns using the Eye of Truth, and devises multi-front strategies for complex missions 3 15 23 80. He solves problems like weed-patching or cat-capturing through deep observation rather than brute force 23.
• Emotionally detached and indifferent: Ling Xuan processes overwhelming amounts of data without emotional distress, and his demeanor has been described as "calm and indifferent" even when interacting with peers or superiors 8 63. He views social interactions and even life-threatening situations as transactions or analytical exercises 59 70 107.
• Driven by an insatiable pursuit of knowledge: Knowledge is his ultimate goal, as confirmed when he tells Jiraiya that he "seeks knowledge" 52. This drive leads him to access restricted libraries, experiment with life energy and aging, and optimize techniques like Deidara's Explosion Release 15 74 107. His intellect is noted as "extraordinary" and "ghost talent," allowing him to absorb complex information with astonishing speed 3 15.
• Efficient and methodical in execution: He maximizes resources and time, using shadow clones to multitask in research and conducting assessments with authoritative precision 70 74. His taijutsu is described as "unique, efficient," and his overall approach is focused on optimal outcomes with minimal wasted effort 59.
• Ambitious but controlled: He seeks to reveal his strength strategically to gain resources and attention, yet avoids unnecessary exposure 8. His ambition is vast—from redesigning S-rank jutsu to establishing research bases in conquered territories, reorganizing Konoha's institutions, and creating a divine body—but always tempered by careful calculation 70 103 145 156.
• Control-oriented worldview: Ling Xuan regards control and optimization as superior to emotional protection or unrestricted autonomy. He applies this philosophy to Sasuke's development, loyalty protocols, artificial-life research, and his administration of Konoha. 115 117 145 158
• Capable of selective consideration: Although normally detached, he assists Hinata with her emotional instability and accepts personal time with her after recognizing the concern shown by Hinata and Shizune. 90 91 119
• Treats warfare as a systemic problem: Ling Xuan regards information, psychological operations, economics, and coordinated preemptive action as integral components of warfare rather than relying solely on individual chakra strength. 149 150

Abilities and Skills

Space-Time Ninjutsu

Ling Xuan’s mastery of space-time ninjutsu is centered on the Flying Thunder God Technique, an S-rank teleportation jutsu originally developed by the Second Hokage. Through a combination of rigorous analysis and field testing, Ling Xuan not only learned the technique but also developed his own variations, allowing him to teleport directly onto battlefields and coordinate attacks with precision. His initial attempts to deconstruct the technique using his Eye of Truth yielded valuable data, and after three days of calculation, he successfully created a prototype of the Flying Thunder God Kunai 51. This culminated in his full mastery of the technique during a secure training session with Jiraiya 56. In combat, Ling Xuan has used the Flying Thunder God to instantly appear at a critical moment, bypassing enemy defenses and turning the tide of a battle against puppeteers like Sasori 86.

• Mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique after three days of analysis and prototype creation 51 56.
• Used the Flying Thunder God to teleport into the middle of Team 7’s fight with Sasori, deactivating the Third Kazekage puppet 86.
• Developed and tested a prototype of the Flying Thunder God Kunai using resources from Gato and Zabuza 51.
• Demonstrated the ability to integrate space-time ninjutsu with team tactics, providing a decisive strike in multi-front engagements 86.

Medical Ninjutsu

Ling Xuan possesses an extraordinary aptitude for medical ninjutsu, combining theoretical brilliance with practical innovation. His most significant contribution in this field is a modified version of Tsunade’s Strength of a Hundred Technique, which aims to optimize the Yin Seal and lower the cost of the Creation Rebirth technique. He convinced Tsunade to grant him access to Konoha’s highest-level S-rank biological laboratory for a month to prove his theories, and within a single week, he completed his mission and created the new technique, earning Tsunade’s respect 70 71. Ling Xuan’s understanding of medical ninjutsu extends to combat applications; when attacked by Kabuto with a Chakra Scalpel, he dodged all strikes by analyzing Kabuto’s patterns and countering with his own precise movements 59. He also uses his medical knowledge to research the Cursed Seal and Kekkei Genkai, capturing the Sound Four alive for study and reverse-engineering Haku’s ice crystal to understand her abilities 56 113.

His medical research later advances to artificial vessels and life creation. He creates Prototype Zero with multiple Kekkei Genkai and a blank soul, develops the God-Making Project around Hashirama's cells and Shukaku-based artificial souls, and ultimately transfers his own consciousness into the resulting Body of God. 130 135 156

• Created a modified version of the Strength of a Hundred Technique in one week, optimizing the Yin Seal and lowering the cost of Creation Rebirth 70 71.
• Demonstrated advanced defensive medical ninjutsu by evading Kabuto’s weaponized Chakra Scalpel through pattern analysis 59.
• Captured the Sound Four alive for research on the Cursed Seal and their Kekkei Genkai 113.
• Reverse-engineered Haku’s ice crystal to understand Kekkei Genkai mechanics 56.
• Used shadow clones to conduct multiple simultaneous medical experiments, increasing research efficiency 70.
• Designed artificial life forms and vessels using Kekkei Genkai, Hashirama's cells, Cursed Seal power, and artificial souls. 130 135 156
• Offered Nagato a stronger replacement vessel based on the First Hokage's cells to better control the Rinnegan. 145

Sealing Arts

Ling Xuan’s proficiency in sealing techniques is marked by both creativity and precision. He developed a micro-seal called Meridian Shackles, which he used to temporarily seal Kabuto’s chakra pathways during their confrontation, turning the tide of the fight. This technique demonstrated his ability to apply sealing principles in real-time combat, disabling an opponent’s mobility without causing lasting harm 60. Ling Xuan’s interest in sealing extends to theoretical study; in the Konoha library’s restricted area, he rapidly absorbed advanced scrolls on sealing techniques, chakra nature, and shape transformation 15. He also observed the Dead Demon Consuming Seal during Hiruzen Sarutobi’s battle with Orochimaru, gathering crucial data about the Death God and the consequences of forbidden sealing arts 60.

His sealing capability also includes coercive loyalty and life-control techniques. The Master-Servant Life and Death Pact saved and bound Zabuza and Haku to him, while the “Will of Fire: Core Values Implantation Seal” subjugated Orochimaru and Kabuto and made them obedient assets of Konoha under Ling Xuan's effective control. 36 37 117

• Invented the Meridian Shackles micro-seal, used to bind Kabuto’s chakra during combat 60.
• Observed and analyzed the Dead Demon Consuming Seal in real time, documenting its properties 60.
• Studied advanced sealing scrolls in the Konoha library’s restricted area, demonstrating rapid comprehension 15.
• Applied sealing principles in research, such as integrating the Cursed Seal’s power into his experimental subjects 130 135.
• Invoked the Master-Servant Life and Death Pact to preserve Zabuza and Haku while binding their lives to his own authority. 36 37
• Implanted the Will of Fire: Core Values Implantation Seal into Orochimaru and Kabuto, enforcing their loyalty. 117

Rule Authority and Divine Administration

After transferring his consciousness into the Body of God, Ling Xuan becomes an administrator of the world's rules, attaining power that surpasses conventional shinobi techniques. 156 Earlier manifestations of this rule-based power include his Domain of Silence, which disrupts chakra flow and incapacitates opponents, and the rule-override technique used to deactivate Sasori's Third Kazekage puppet. 43 55 86 His higher-order existence is already evident before the final transfer, when he nullifies a Kage-level attack with a casual gesture in Sunagakure, an effect Kakashi cannot analyze or replicate through the Sharingan. 133 In his divine state, he directs the creation of artificial souls and the Godly Soldier Legion, treating the structure of life and power as systems subject to redesign. 156

• Used the Domain of Silence to interrupt Orochimaru's chakra flow and to incapacitate Root operatives. 43 55
• Used a rule-override technique to deactivate the Third Kazekage puppet during Team 7's battle against Sasori. 86
• Nullified a full-power Kage-level strike with a gesture, displaying power beyond ordinary chakra-based analysis. 133
• Successfully transferred his consciousness into the Body of God and became an administrator of the world's rules. 156
• Ordered the creation of artificial souls and the Godly Soldier Legion for his emerging force. 156

Analytical Skills and Strategic Prowess

Ling Xuan’s greatest asset is his exceptional analytical mind, which he applies to both combat and long-term planning. He treats ninjutsu as a scientific puzzle, deconstructing high-level techniques like the Flying Thunder God through careful calculation and field-testing 51. His analytical ability was evident from his academy days, where he aced comprehensive assessments and absorbed advanced lecture materials in record time, astounding instructors like Iruka 10 15. In battle, Ling Xuan remains calm under pressure, using pattern recognition and prediction to counter opponents such as Kabuto 59. This analytical skill extends to strategic planning; during the Gaara rescue mission, he proposed a multi-front warfare strategy involving direct pursuit, disruption, and a third unknown force, demonstrating his capacity for large-scale tactical thinking 80. He also consistently maximizes mission returns, such as capturing Kekkei Genkai users and intelligence during the Bloody Mist operation 103.

Ling Xuan later applies this same systemic thinking to national governance and war planning. He negotiates a Konoha-Sunagakure partnership, becomes chief of staff for their campaign against Akatsuki, dismantles Konoha's former covert institutions, and establishes the Heavenly Eye bureau to centralize strategic planning. 134 145 At the Five Kage Summit, he leverages his intelligence network to expose the truth of the Infinite Tsukuyomi and Ten-Tails, proves his claims through knowledge of the Kage's secrets, and secures their reluctant cooperation. 149 He then presents a preemptive campaign against Akatsuki centered on intelligence, simultaneous attacks, psychological warfare, and an assault on Amegakure. 150

• Predicted and countered Kabuto’s attacks by analyzing his combat patterns in real time 59.
• Developed a multi-front strategy for the Gaara rescue mission, earning the respect of Tsunade and the Jonin 80.
• Rapidly understood advanced ninjutsu principles from the Konoha library’s restricted section in under three hours 15.
• Designed and executed a plan to capture multiple Kekkei Genkai users from the Village of the Bloody Mist, benefiting Konoha 103.
• Applied the Eye of Truth to deconstruct the Flying Thunder God Technique, laying the groundwork for his mastery 51.
• Manipulated Orochimaru into attacking at the Valley of the End, arranging the confrontation to serve his own objectives. 115
• Negotiated a joint Konoha-Sunagakure campaign against Akatsuki and became the alliance's chief of staff. 134
• Reorganized Konoha's intelligence and strategic functions under the Konoha Special Affairs and Future Strategic Planning Bureau, also called Heavenly Eye. 145
• Used Heavenly Eye's intelligence resources to reveal the Infinite Tsukuyomi and Ten-Tails threat to the Five Kage and compel their cooperation. 149
• Developed a war plan based on intelligence dominance, psychological and economic warfare, simultaneous strikes, and a planned assault on Akatsuki's Amegakure headquarters. 150

Combat Taijutsu and Preternatural Reflexes

Though Ling Xuan is not a specialist in close-quarters combat, his taijutsu is efficient and unpredictable, relying on minimal movement to achieve maximum effect. Even as an Academy student, he could evade attacks by making minute adjustments and end sparring matches with concise counters, such as tripping Kiba after identifying instability in his stance. 3 During his fight with Kabuto, he demonstrated a unique, efficient style that allowed him to dodge every attack while analyzing his opponent’s moves 59. He also displayed formidable physical abilities during the Ninja Academy obstacle course, maintaining a steady pace and overtaking more physically gifted students through superior technique, stamina, and efficiency 10. Ling Xuan’s combat effectiveness is further enhanced by his ability to combine multiple skills seamlessly, as seen when he defeated the Sound Four without sustaining damage, using a mix of sealing, ninjutsu, and tactical superiority 113.

• Defeated Kabuto in close combat by combining evasion, pattern analysis, and a micro-seal technique 59 60.
• Overtook all other academy students in a weighted obstacle course through superior technique and stamina 10.
• Defeated the Sound Four (Sakon, Ukon, Jirobo, Kidomaru, and Tayuya) without taking any damage 113.
• Swiftly eliminated three Rain ninja through precise and lethal strikes during the Chunin Exams. 43
• Used minute body movements and a precise trip to defeat Kiba during Academy taijutsu practice. 3

Research and Development

Ling Xuan’s abilities are heavily oriented toward innovation and the creation of new techniques and devices. He has a dedicated laboratory where he conducts experiments on the Cursed Seal, Kekkei Genkai, and even artificial life forms. His most advanced project is the “God-Making Project,” launched with Orochimaru and Kabuto, aiming to create a perfect artificial deity using Hashirama’s cells, powerful Kekkei Genkai, and an artificial soul based on Shukaku’s chakra 135. Ling Xuan also created Prototype Zero, a being with multiple Kekkei Genkai and a blank, manipulable soul, which he plans to fuse with the Cursed Seal’s power to produce super soldiers 130. Earlier, he developed a Wind-Flame Chakra prototype during his academy days 8 and optimized the Rasengan into a Wind Style version with Jiraiya’s help 56. He frequently uses shadow clones to parallel process research, greatly accelerating his progress 70.

The God-Making Project ultimately succeeds in producing the Body of God, into which Ling Xuan transfers his consciousness. He subsequently directs Orochimaru and Kabuto to establish a Kingdom of Truth, produce artificial souls, and organize a Godly Soldier Legion. 156 His laboratories also continue research into artificial Kekkei Genkai, with Orochimaru overseeing experiments witnessed by Naruto and Jiraiya. 158

• Initiated the “God-Making Project” with Orochimaru and Kabuto to create an artificial deity 135.
• Created Prototype Zero, a being with multiple Kekkei Genkai and a blank soul 130.
• Optimized the Rasengan into Wind Style: Rasengan alongside Jiraiya 56.
• Developed a Wind-Flame Chakra prototype as an academy student 8.
• Established Laboratory No. 2 in the former fortress of the Village of the Bloody Mist to continue his research 103.
• Used shadow clones to conduct multiple parallel experiments, completing a complex medical ninjutsu project in one week 70.
• Built the Body of God through the God-Making Project and transferred his consciousness into it. 156
• Ordered Orochimaru and Kabuto to establish the Kingdom of Truth and create the Godly Soldier Legion. 156
• Oversees continued research into artificial Kekkei Genkai in Konoha's S-rank laboratory. 158

Power Progression

Timeline/Era	Key Milestones	Power Level
Academy Arc	- Entered the Ninja Academy at age six having already secretly mastered chakra refinement and control.	Far above average academy student; a hidden genius.
	- Flawlessly performed the Transformation Technique on his first day, impressing Iruka.
	- Secretly experimented with chakra control at night, successfully creating a Wind-Flame prototype.
	- Achieved top performance in the shuriken-throwing assessment and the weighted obstacle course, demonstrating exceptional stamina, technique, and strategic pacing.
	- Placed first overall in the first-year comprehensive assessment, receiving S+ ratings in insight and tactical planning, S-rank chakra control, and an EX rating in learning and analytical ability. 14
Graduation to Chunin Exams	- (No explicit graduation events in provided context. Training period includes learning Fire Style and Wind Style techniques from Toma, mastering them after only a few attempts.)	Rapid learner; latent skill far beyond typical genin.
	- Performed the Clone Technique by creating seven perfect physical clones during the graduation assessment. 17
Chunin Exams Arc	- Defeated Temari in less than five seconds during the preliminary rounds, neutralizing her Kamaitachi with one hand.	Chunin-level in rank, but combat ability and technical mastery are already at a special jōnin or higher level.
	- Attracted the attention of Konoha’s higher-ups: Danzō ordered monitoring and grooming for Root; Hiruzen assigned Kakashi and planned Jiraiya’s mentorship.
	- Mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique (S-rank spacetime ninjutsu) and optimized the Rasengan.
	- Accompanied Jiraiya to a secure lab, where Jiraiya successfully created the Wind Style: Rasengan.
	- Convinced Tsunade to grant him one-month access to Konoha’s S-Rank Biological Laboratory to research modifications to the Yin Seal and Creation Rebirth.
	- Completed the modified Strength of a Hundred Technique within one week, impressing Tsunade and earning her respect.
Post-Chunin Exams (Pre-Timeskip)	- Led a mission to the Village of the Bloody Mist, capturing Kekkei Genkai users and intelligence on the Akatsuki. Established a second research base (Laboratory No. 2).	Kage-level in both combat and intellect; ability to influence international politics.
	- Defeated the Sound Four (Sakon, Ukon, Jirobo, Kidomaru, Tayuya) without taking any damage, capturing them alive for study of their Cursed Seals and Kekkei Genkai.
	- Strategically targeted and hunted Akatsuki members Hidan and Kakuzu (the Immortal Duo) for their unique abilities, using a fake bounty to lure them.
	- Created Prototype Zero, a being with multiple powerful Kekkei Genkai and a blank, manipulable soul. Planned to fuse Cursed Seal power into it.
	- Formed a strategic alliance with Sunagakure; became chief of staff for the joint war against Akatsuki. Obtained Suna’s research archives and Shukaku’s pure chakra.
	- Initiated the “God-Making Project” with Orochimaru and Kabuto, aiming to create a perfect artificial deity using Hashirama’s cells, Kekkei Genkai, and an artificial soul.
	- Began teaching Hinata senjutsu, expanding her understanding of natural energy.
Konoha Reconstruction Arc	- Disbanded both Anbu and Root, replacing them with the Konoha Special Affairs and Future Strategic Planning Bureau, known as Heavenly Eye. 145	National-level authority and influence; effectively directs Konoha’s intelligence, security, and future strategy.
	- Consolidated institutional power with Tsunade’s cooperation and Danzō’s support. 145
	- Offered Nagato a First Hokage cell-based vessel capable of better containing and controlling Rinnegan power. 145
Five Kage Summit / Akatsuki War Arc	- Revealed the truth concerning the Infinite Tsukuyomi and Ten-Tails to the Five Kage, supporting his claims with secret intelligence on each leader. 149	International strategic authority; treated by the Five Great Nations as an S-rank threat and accepted as the principal architect of the anti-Akatsuki campaign. 148 149
	- Secured Sunagakure’s immediate support through Gaara, after which the remaining Kage reluctantly agreed to cooperate. 149
	- Presented a war doctrine focused on intelligence supremacy, psychological and economic warfare, simultaneous attacks, and a strike on Akatsuki’s Amegakure headquarters. 150
	- Used Heavenly Eye intelligence and the Qingyuan Project to draw the masked man’s attention and shape enemy responses. 151
Body of God / Kingdom of Truth Arc	- Completed the God-Making Project and transferred his consciousness into the Body of God. 156	God-like; an administrator of the world’s rules, surpassing conventional Kage-level classifications.
	- Ordered Sasuke to serve as his Blade of God and assigned Orochimaru and Kabuto to establish the Kingdom of Truth. 156
	- Ordered the production of artificial souls and the Godly Soldier Legion. 156
	- Publicly presents his optimization of Sasuke and others as an expression of his absolute will. 158
Pre-Timeskip	(Covered above; no distinct timeskip events in provided context.)	N/A (same as Post-Chunin Exams).
Post-Timeskip	(No information in provided context.)	No data available.

Relationships

Hinata Hyuga

Hinata first notices Ling Xuan when he subtly assists her during a sparring match, kicking a pebble that trips her opponent and secures her victory. This act sparks her curiosity and gratitude, and she later develops feelings for him after he saves her from a fall during taijutsu class. She gives him a bento as a token of gratitude, though Ling Xuan accepts it but advises her to focus on her own strength. As he grows more influential, Hinata comes to care deeply for him, hoping he will live more like a human rather than a cold, analytical being. Ling Xuan later helps her confront emotional self-doubt through genjutsu, allowing her to recognize her own potential, and begins teaching her senjutsu. He also accepts her invitation to attend Konoha's fireworks festival with her. 7 8 11 90 91 119 120 135

Sasuke Uchiha

Sasuke initially views Ling Xuan as a rival and competitor, frustrated by his exceptional performance and calm demeanor. Over time, Sasuke develops a yearning for the power Ling Xuan wields, especially after witnessing him bind Zabuza and Haku with a Master-Servant Pact. Ling Xuan protects Sasuke from Orochimaru and later takes him as a subordinate, implanting loyalty protocols and leveraging Sasuke’s enhanced Yin-Yang Sage power. Their dynamic becomes one of master and student, with Ling Xuan orchestrating battles and Sasuke serving as a key piece in his strategic plans. 19 36 44 115 120

After Ling Xuan's ascension, Sasuke is explicitly assigned the role of Blade of God. His growing emotional detachment and rejection of personal bonds reflect Ling Xuan's control-oriented teachings, bringing him into direct conflict with Naruto. 156 158 By the later Akatsuki conflict, Sasuke possesses an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and serves Ling Xuan through specialized communication and mission assignments. 152

Orochimaru

Orochimaru first notices Ling Xuan during the Forest of Death, where he is intrigued by Ling Xuan’s analytical abilities and accurate description of his true nature. He attempts to capture Ling Xuan for experimentation, but their interactions shift as Ling Xuan manipulates Orochimaru into attacking the Valley of the End. Orochimaru expresses interest in Ling Xuan’s research and offers him a place at his side, viewing him as a potential successor. Ultimately, Ling Xuan subdues Orochimaru through loyalty implantation and turns his knowledge, research capability, and intelligence network into resources rather than allowing him to remain a threat. 43 44 115 117 120

Orochimaru becomes increasingly fanatical in his devotion to Ling Xuan’s vision, working alongside Kabuto on the God-Making Project and later on the Kingdom of Truth and Godly Soldier Legion. 135 156 158 Before the Kingdom of Truth's establishment, his original body is sealed in a laboratory stasis pod while his knowledge and research infrastructure remain under Ling Xuan's control. 120

Zabuza and Haku

Ling Xuan saves Zabuza and Haku from fatal injuries by invoking a Master-Servant Life and Death Pact, binding them to him. They survive and are reborn under his control, retaining their will and thoughts but serving him loyally. Ling Xuan later sends Zabuza to the Land of Water to gather intelligence on Akatsuki. The pair are treated as strategic assets, their lives now intertwined with Ling Xuan’s. 36 38 120

Kabuto Yakushi

Kabuto becomes Ling Xuan’s chief research assistant after his loyalty protocols are activated. He handles external intelligence and assists with advanced experiments, including the development of Prototype Zero and the integration of Orochimaru’s data. Kabuto is depicted as loyal and efficient, working under Ling Xuan’s direct command. 120 130

After his capture and implantation with the Will of Fire: Core Values Implantation Seal, Kabuto becomes a fully subjugated research asset alongside Orochimaru. He later helps develop the God-Making Project, the Kingdom of Truth, artificial souls, and the Godly Soldier Legion. 117 135 156 He also manages intelligence integrated through the Heavenly Eye system, including reports concerning the masked man's reaction to Ling Xuan's operations. 151

Deidara

Ling Xuan grants Deidara a new life, replacing his madness with absolute loyalty. Deidara becomes a fanatical follower, tasked with cleanup operations after battles and experimenting with new clay bombs under Ling Xuan’s direction. He exhibits complete devotion to Ling Xuan’s cause. 120

Tsunade

Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, initially treats Ling Xuan with cautious respect, acknowledging his genius and strategic value. She relies on his insights during crises, such as the Akatsuki kidnapping of Gaara, and approves his risky plans despite her concerns. She also entrusts him with sensitive diplomatic missions, such as sending him to Sunagakure with an escort team. Tsunade struggles with balancing the village’s secrets and the need to harness Ling Xuan’s abilities. 80 115 130 132

Following Konoha's reconstruction, Tsunade cooperates with Ling Xuan's Heavenly Eye system and supports the resulting administrative restructuring, although the scale of his influence leaves her with limited ability to oppose him. 145 She later supports his presentation and war strategy before the Five Kage, recognizing the strategic transformation he has imposed upon the shinobi world. 148 150

Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi is Ling Xuan’s jonin instructor and is among the first to recognize his exceptional nature. He reports Ling Xuan’s actions to Hiruzen Sarutobi, noting his lack of emotion and strategic brilliance. Kakashi is assigned to bond Ling Xuan to the village and later shows concern for his mental state after the war, reassuring him about the origin of his Sharingan. Despite his own considerable skills, Kakashi feels insignificant in comparison to Ling Xuan’s abilities. 19 36 38 50 63 80

Kakashi continues to operate under Ling Xuan's strategic direction in major operations, including the battle against Sasori, where he reproduces a new Water Release from Ling Xuan's transmitted model. 86 He is also unable to analyze Ling Xuan's higher-order rule power even with the Sharingan. 133

Naruto Uzumaki

Naruto is initially confused but impressed by Ling Xuan’s actions, viewing him as a friend and ally. He tries to befriend Ling Xuan, though Ling Xuan often declines his invitations. Naruto remains loyal and is part of the special four-man Team 7. His bond with Gaara later contrasts with Ling Xuan’s emotionless, rule-based nature, highlighting the theme of personal connections. 19 36 50 63 132

After Sasuke becomes increasingly optimized according to Ling Xuan's teachings, Naruto openly struggles to accept Ling Xuan's influence. Ling Xuan explains his restructuring of Sasuke and others as optimization, exposing the ideological divide between Naruto's belief in emotional bonds and Ling Xuan's emphasis on absolute efficiency and control. 158

Hiruzen Sarutobi

Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, decides to guide Ling Xuan using the village’s greater good rather than suppress him. He elevates his surveillance level to S-rank after the Land of Waves mission and plans to have Jiraiya mentor him. Hiruzen also assigns Kakashi to strengthen Ling Xuan’s ties to Konoha. After Hiruzen’s death, Ling Xuan harvests his memories and knowledge, gaining deep insights into Konoha’s secrets. 38 50 63

Danzo Shimura

Danzō, leader of Root, takes notice of Ling Xuan after his performance in the Chunin Exams preliminaries. He orders Ling Xuan to be monitored and groomed for Root, seeing him as a powerful but uncontrollable tool. Danzō’s manipulative and power-hungry nature drives his desire to control Ling Xuan for his own purposes. 50

Danzō later changes his position and supports Ling Xuan during Konoha's reconstruction, identifying him as Konoha's hope for the future. Ling Xuan subsequently disbands Root along with Anbu and absorbs their functions into Heavenly Eye. 145

Gaara

Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage, invites Ling Xuan to Sunagakure for a diplomatic meeting. Upon meeting him, Gaara feels Shukaku’s fear of Ling Xuan due to his absolute, emotionless nature. Gaara becomes introspective, understanding the bond he shares with Naruto in contrast to Ling Xuan’s rule-based demeanor. Their interaction leaves Gaara confused and fearful. 130 132

Gaara nevertheless acknowledges Ling Xuan’s intellect and seeks to learn from him. In exchange for instruction, he provides Sunagakure's research archives and Shukaku's pure chakra, then agrees to a Konoha-Sunagakure partnership against Akatsuki that makes Ling Xuan chief of staff. 134 At the Five Kage Summit, Gaara is the first Kage to openly pledge his support to Ling Xuan after the latter reveals the threat posed by the Infinite Tsukuyomi and Ten-Tails. 149

Jiraiya

Jiraiya becomes one of Ling Xuan's earliest high-level mentors and protectors after Hiruzen assigns him to guide the young genius. Initially shocked that Ling Xuan reconstructed the Flying Thunder God from incomplete records and understood the principles behind Sage Mode, Jiraiya comes to recognize that Ling Xuan's overriding desire is knowledge. He provides Ling Xuan with a secure laboratory and safe house, enabling his mastery of Flying Thunder God and the optimization of the Rasengan. 52 55 56

Jiraiya later witnesses the extent of Ling Xuan's biological research alongside Naruto, including Orochimaru's work on artificial Kekkei Genkai, leaving him confronted with the consequences of Ling Xuan's pursuit of optimization. 158

Shizune

Shizune works closely with Ling Xuan through Konoha's biological laboratories and becomes increasingly concerned about his health, ethics, and emotional isolation. She assists in the high-level research environment and observes his ability to process enormous amounts of experimental data while directing complex procedures. Her insistence that he rest helps prompt one of his rare breaks from research. 70 113 119 120

Nagato

After Konoha's reconstruction, Ling Xuan approaches Nagato with an offer to provide a stronger vessel created from the First Hokage's cells, intended to allow Nagato to better control the power of the Rinnegan. This offer reflects Ling Xuan's tendency to treat even exceptional individuals and bloodline powers as systems that can be repaired and optimized. 145

Neji Hyuga

Ling Xuan modifies Neji's Caged Bird Seal, freeing him from the branch family's shackles and dramatically liberating his natural talent. Neji's Gentle Fist and Byakugan subsequently surpass those of the Hyuga clan elders, and he becomes a devoted operative who supplies Ling Xuan with Byakugan data and battlefield reconnaissance. 80 81 91 Ling Xuan assigns him to map natural-energy flows in the Land of Fire and later deploys him as his remote eyes during the Gaara rescue operation. 81 91

Sakura Haruno

Sakura is Ling Xuan’s Team 7 teammate and repeatedly witnesses the gap between his methods and ordinary shinobi practice. His medical expertise inspires her to study introductory medical ninjutsu after Sasuke's injury. 46 In the battle against Sasori, Ling Xuan assigns her the critical task of atomizing antidotes to establish a temporary safety zone, demonstrating his confidence in her precise chakra control. 86 He later protects her from a lethal lightning-blade strike, taking the injury himself. 97