Uchiha Fugaku

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Uchiha Fugaku (宇智波富岳)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Uchiha Clan; Hidden Village / Sky Hidden Village 63 87 207
Occupation/Role	Uchiha Clan Head; First Shadow; later Sky Shadow 82 118 207
Status	Active 235
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background & History

Fugaku was the head of the Uchiha Clan and the father of Itachi and Sasuke. Though often stern in raising Sasuke, he showed clear pride in both sons and concern for their safety. He signed Sasuke’s early-graduation papers after Sasuke completed the Ninja Academy in three months, then personally taught him the Uchiha Clan’s basic Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique. 1 13

When the Uchiha Clan left Konoha, Fugaku led its attempt to cross into the Land of Grass and establish a new home. Konoha pursued the clan and arranged border ambushes, forcing Fugaku to guide his people through repeated battles and escapes. 48 63 68

Fugaku later led the Uchiha assault on Kusagakure. He faced its leader, Biruyue, directly; although his Susanoo was exhausted after sustained use, Sasuke, Itachi, Shisui, and Izumi returned in time to shift the battle. Biruyue’s death and Kusagakure’s surrender placed the village under Uchiha control. 83 84 85 87

Following the victory, Fugaku ordered the clan to assist Kusagakure’s civilians and distributed Biruyue’s personal fortune among its ninja. He then secured the daimyo Oda’s approval to rename Kusagakure as the Hidden Village and became its First Shadow. 87 88 118

Leadership

Fugaku combined military authority with political ambition. He sought recognition for the Hidden Village, invited foreign leaders to his inauguration, and envisioned expanding Uchiha influence into a sixth great nation. 89 104

• He accepted a clan vote on whether to retain Zabuza Momochi, publicly declaring that Zabuza would be treated as a companion rather than abandoned. 115
• He refused Kirigakure’s demand to surrender Zabuza, stating that betraying an honored guest would undermine the village’s credibility. 119
• He appointed Zabuza as captain of the newly established Anbu unit and entrusted him with selecting its members. 120 121
• During Kirigakure’s five-pronged invasion, he left 100 ninja to defend the village and divided the remaining force among five fronts until Itachi and Shisui could return. 127
• He supported Sasuke and Shisui’s operation to annex Takigakure, a merger that substantially increased the village’s strength. 163 168
• He later oversaw Sky Hidden Village’s relocation to the Land of Waterfalls and the establishment of its largest Ninja Academy. 186

Personality

Fugaku is disciplined, proud, and deeply protective of his family. He urges Sasuke not to become complacent, expects him to uphold the Uchiha name, and repeatedly places Sasuke’s survival above immediate battlefield objectives. 13 85 226

As a leader, he is pragmatic and receptive to counsel. He allows clan votes on major questions, takes Sasuke’s proposals seriously despite his age, and is willing to entrust major responsibilities to capable newcomers such as Zabuza. 115 120 163 168

His desire to secure the Uchiha Clan’s future also drives considerable ambition. He pursues territorial expansion and, after the clan’s forced departure from Konoha, vows to eventually destroy Konoha and erase that humiliation. 89 188

Abilities & Skills

Mangekyō Sharingan

Fugaku possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan, which he activates in high-level combat. 83 139 234

• Allows him to summon Susanoo. 83 139
• Enables him to confront multiple Konoha ninja and elite opponents without being overwhelmed. 234
• Its prolonged use rapidly drains his chakra. 84

Susanoo

Fugaku’s crimson Susanoo appears as a gigantic skeletal energy construct in its second form. 83

• Crimson Spear — Susanoo forms and throws a massive spear powerful enough to crack the ground on impact; Fugaku can raise and redirect it after it lands. 84
• Ninja Art: Falling Meteor Fire — Susanoo mirrors Fugaku’s hand seals to summon a gigantic meteor-like flame attack. 83
• Defense — It withstands Biruyue’s Fire Release and Kisame’s Five Feeding Sharks technique without visible damage. 84 139
• Limit — It dissipates after roughly ten minutes in Fugaku’s battle with Biruyue due to chakra exhaustion. 84

Fire Release and Combat Skill

Fugaku is proficient in Fire Release and close-quarters combat.

• Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique — Demonstrated while teaching Sasuke and later used to eliminate Konoha pursuers. 13 234
• Combines sudden movement, kunai attacks, and Fire Release to quickly defeat several Konoha ninja. 234
• Held the advantage against Kisame in their initial exchanges before Kisame flooded the battlefield with Water Release. 138

Strategy and Administration

Fugaku is an experienced commander and political organizer.

• Planned defensive deployments and ambush positions personally during the impending Kirigakure war. 123 127
• Recognizes the strategic value of recruitment, intelligence, village integration, and territorial mergers. 115 120 163 168
• Maintains restraint when it serves long-term goals; he rejected an opportunity to assassinate Hiruzen in Sky Hidden Village in favor of using the joint Chunin Exams to assess Konoha’s strength. 203

Relationships

• Uchiha Mikoto — Wife; Fugaku reassures her about Sasuke’s safety during the clan’s flight from Konoha. 1 63
• Uchiha Itachi — Elder son; Fugaku recognizes Itachi’s exceptional strength and later leaves him to defend Sky Hidden Village while he escorts teams to Konoha. 13 207
• Uchiha Sasuke — Younger son; Fugaku is intensely proud of Sasuke’s growth, trains him personally, and repeatedly prioritizes his safety. 13 85 104 226
• Uchiha Yashiro — Trusted clansman and adviser who assists Fugaku with intelligence, military planning, and village administration. 89 122 127
• Zabuza Momochi — Initially an honored guest, then Anbu captain appointed by Fugaku after joining the Hidden Village. 119 120
• Sarutobi Hiruzen — Former superior during Fugaku’s time in Konoha; their later meeting is civil despite the Uchiha Clan’s past conflict with Konoha. 203
• Biruyue — Kusagakure’s leader and Fugaku’s principal opponent during the Uchiha invasion. 83 84

Major Arcs

Uchiha Clan Exodus

Fugaku leads the Uchiha Clan out of Konoha and through Konoha’s pursuit forces, attempting to secure a new homeland beyond the Land of Fire. 48 63 68

Conquest of Kusagakure

He commands the Uchiha assault on Kusagakure and battles Biruyue with Susanoo. After the enemy’s surrender, he leads efforts to stabilize the village rather than simply occupy it. 83 84 87

Founding of the Hidden Village

Fugaku gains the daimyo’s recognition, integrates the former Kusagakure population, and assumes office as the First Shadow. 87 88 118

Kirigakure War

When Kirigakure invades from five directions, Fugaku organizes an outnumbered defense, rallies the village’s ninja, and personally battles Kisame. 127 138 139

Konoha Escape

After being ambushed and framed during the Chunin Exams in Konoha, Fugaku leads Sky Hidden Village’s retreat. He initially prepares to act as the decoy, but accepts Zabuza’s decision to draw away Konoha’s main pursuit force instead. 220 221 223 226

Notable Quotes

“Ninja will all die someday, but not today! For our village, we will keep fighting to live!” 127

“Mr. Zabuza Momochi is an honored guest of the Hidden Village. If we were to hand him over simply because of your demand, then who would be willing to visit the Hidden Village in the future?” 119