Tie Kui

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tie Kui (铁葵)
Alias(es)	Kui; Kui'er 141 172
Species/Race	Human 54
Gender	Female 57
Affiliation	Land of Iron; Konohagakure; Anbu Assassination Division 40 192
Occupation/Role	Samurai; shinobi; Head of the Anbu Assassination Division 40 192
Status	Alive 252
First Appearance	Chapter 40

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Samurai sword aura	40 41	Demonstrates high-speed iaijutsu, projected blade aura, and lightning-infused Secret Sword techniques during her duel with Senju Fujima.
Mangekyō Sharingan	81	Her newly awakened one-tomoe Sharingan rapidly evolves amid grief, jealousy, and rage. Each eye bears a miniature katana pattern.
Illusion–reality ocular technique	82 112	Uses her Mangekyō power to vanish, bypass Konoha's barrier, become intangible, and reposition behind opponents.
Susanoo	148 168	Activates Susanoo in battle, but repeated Mangekyō and Susanoo use severely damages her health.
Second Rinnegan	171	Awakens a second Rinnegan, breaks Madara's genjutsu seal, and recovers her original memories.

Background / History

Tie Kui was raised in the Land of Iron after the Uchiha Clan massacred the Tie Clan during the Warring States period. Her mother survived the massacre, was abducted by an Uchiha during its aftermath, and later returned to the Land of Iron under an assumed identity. After her mother's death, Tie Kui was left alone and grew to hate both the Uchiha Clan and Konoha for their connection to the tragedy. 47

She first met Senju Fujima as a proud samurai challenging a Konoha shinobi. Confident in her swordsmanship, she wagered that Fujima would become her follower if she won; after losing, she was forced into the opposite arrangement. Fujima later healed the hidden injuries accumulated through her harsh training and brought her to Konoha. 40 42

After seeing Fujima defeat the Three-Tails and use Wood Release, Tie Kui realized that he was the Senju Clan's young clan leader. Although initially resentful, she gradually came to rely on him, and Hashirama arranged her village registration and Ninja Academy enrollment. 46 47 59

Her grief over her family and jealousy toward Shizuka Uchiha triggered her Mangekyō Sharingan awakening. Black Zetsu, disguised as the rabbit-like “Bunny-Bun,” exploited her desire to resurrect her family and remain with Fujima, convincing her to seek Senju or Hashirama blood in pursuit of the Rinnegan. 81 82

Madara Uchiha later revealed himself to be Tie Kui's biological father. Before she learned the truth, he altered both her and her mother's memories to erase their hatred of Konoha and the Uchiha Clan; he also implanted feelings for Hiruzen Sarutobi to suppress her attachment to Fujima. Her second Rinnegan awakening broke the seal and restored her original memories. 148 171 173

Following the revelation, Tie Kui rejected the future Madara had imposed on her and confessed her feelings for Fujima. Her despair after his initial rejection led to a suicide attempt, which Fujima stopped. In time, she accepted that her feelings for Fujima were fondness rather than love, and later realized that she truly loved Tenmon Namikaze after he sacrificed himself to save her. 180 182 192 214

Appearance

Tie Kui is a young woman usually regarded as aloof and cold by those around her. When she smiles, however, she is noted for her rosy dimples and softer demeanor. 56 252

• Carries a katana at her waist and fights through quick-draw sword techniques. 40 112
• Her Mangekyō Sharingan has a distinctive miniature-katana design in both eyes. 81
• Wore a princess dress at her birthday banquet, startling her Anbu subordinates with her appearance. 252

Personality

Tie Kui is proud, disciplined, and fiercely protective of her samurai honor. She bows before a duel and refuses to surrender even after realizing that Fujima is overwhelmingly stronger than she is. 40 41

Her childhood losses left her resentful, emotionally vulnerable, and prone to equating strength with safety. Black Zetsu was able to manipulate these vulnerabilities by promising the return of her family and control over her future. 47 82

Despite her cold exterior, she is thoughtful and compassionate. When discussing a boy who had lost his father, she distinguished between pity for his circumstances and criticism of his behavior, showing a practical understanding of the world. 56

As an Anbu leader, Tie Kui becomes more composed and appreciative of others, publicly thanking her subordinates despite admitting that she could be harsh with them. 192 252

Abilities & Skills

Samurai Swordsmanship

Tie Kui is a skilled Land of Iron samurai whose fighting style centers on rapid draws, projected blade aura, and lightning-enhanced chakra swordplay. 40 41

• Secret Sword—Lightning Flash Slash — Fires a blue blade aura from a rapid katana draw. 40 112
• Secret Sword—Whirlwind Rending Wave Slash — Launches three spinning, lightning-infused sword beams. 41
• Secret Sword—Wind and Snow Slash — Releases her chakra into a lightning tornado capable of tearing apart a large body of water. 41
• Her initial sword techniques could be overwhelmed by Fujima's Water Release, particularly Water Severing Wave. 41

Mangekyō Sharingan

Tie Kui awakened a unique Mangekyō Sharingan after her emotions erupted over her family trauma and Fujima's relationship with Shizuka. 81

• Her ocular technique merges illusion and reality, allowing her to vanish from sight and evade detection by Konoha's barrier. 82
• She can render attacks ineffective by allowing them to pass through her body, then reappear behind an opponent. 112
• Repeated use causes severe physical decline and risks blindness; Madara warns that her young body cannot sustain unlimited use. 82 137 148
• She can manifest Susanoo, though its defensive recovery was insufficient against sustained Water Release attacks. 148 168

Rinnegan

Tie Kui later possesses Rinnegan power and awakens a second Rinnegan while unconscious in Konoha Hospital. 171

• Her second awakening breaks Madara's memory-altering genjutsu and restores her original memories. 171
• Her ocular ability can make her body intangible, though Tenshiki Otsutsuki was able to seize her despite it. 214

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Katana — Her primary weapon and focus for all Secret Sword techniques. 40 41
• Bunny-Bun — The rabbit disguise used by Black Zetsu, which Tie Kui keeps at her side after being deceived into believing it would help resurrect her family. 81 82

Relationships

• Senju Fujima — Former opponent, benefactor, and the person who brought her to Konoha. Tie Kui developed an intense attachment to him, but later recognized that her true love was Tenmon. 40 59 192 214
• Madara Uchiha — Biological father. He revived her mother, attempted to protect her from hatred through memory alteration, and later revealed her parentage. 138 148 172
• Tie Lin — Her mother, whose suffering and the destruction of the Tie Clan shaped Tie Kui's hatred of the Uchiha. She was later revived by Fujima. 47 138 148
• Hiruzen Sarutobi — Former fiancé. Madara's altered memories made Tie Kui believe she loved Hiruzen, but she later rejected the imposed relationship. 173 192
• Tenmon Namikaze — Her fiancé and true love. He used his Rinnegan to exchange places with her and save her from Tenshiki Otsutsuki. 214 251 252
• Shizuka Uchiha — Initially Tie Kui's romantic rival for Fujima; later offers sympathy, understanding, and support for Tie Kui's pursuit of happiness. 81 184 192
• Black Zetsu / Bunny-Bun — Manipulator who exploited Tie Kui's grief and desire for power while secretly intending to use her as a sacrifice. 81 82
• Might Je — Her brother. 179

Story Role / Major Arcs

Duel with Senju Fujima

Tie Kui challenges Fujima as a samurai of the Land of Iron, deploying blade aura and her Secret Sword style. Fujima defeats her with overwhelming Water Release, beginning their complicated association. 40 41

Journey to Konoha

After Fujima heals her training injuries, Tie Kui travels with him through the Land of Hot Water and witnesses his capture of the Three-Tails. Learning his identity as the Senju Clan's young leader changes her view of both him and Konoha. 42 46 47

Mangekyō Awakening and Black Zetsu's Manipulation

Tie Kui awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan through grief and jealousy. Black Zetsu then approaches her as Bunny-Bun, steering her toward the Rinnegan with promises of resurrection and eternal love. 81 82

Parentage and Restored Memories

Madara's efforts to protect Tie Kui through memory alteration fail when she awakens her second Rinnegan. She recovers her past, learns Madara is her father, and confronts him over his control of her memories and feelings. 148 171 172 173

Anbu Leadership and Tenmon

Tie Kui becomes Head of Konoha's Anbu Assassination Division. During Tenshiki Otsutsuki's attack, Tenmon sacrifices himself to rescue her, prompting her to understand her real feelings. By her birthday banquet, the two are engaged. 192 214 251 252

Trivia

• Tie Kui's Mangekyō Sharingan design is described as a miniature katana in each eye. 81
• Although she once considered Fujima her sole chance at happiness, she later acknowledges that her feelings for him were not love. 192 214
• Her birthday banquet is hosted by Tenmon, where she publicly thanks the Anbu members under her command. 251 252