Genmu

Biodata

Background / History

Genmu is the great-grandson of a former Uchiha clan head and is described as possessing cultivation talent. He and Meiko raised their son, Uchiha Zhuang, while attempting to conceal and manage the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the boy's rapid growth. 3 20

After Zhuang returned from months of training outside Konoha, Genmu ambushed him as a practical test. Their clash confirmed Zhuang's two-tomoe Sharingan and abnormal chakra reserves, while also showing Genmu that his son lacked experience despite his power. 17

Genmu subsequently trained Zhuang in the Transformation, Substitution, and Clone Techniques. He also identified Zhuang's poor resistance to genjutsu and taught him methods for breaking illusions. 18

Alongside Meiko, Genmu supported Zhuang's decision to use the Five Elements Eight Trigrams Body Tempering Manual as capital for his ambition to become Uchiha clan head. He reported Zhuang's achievements and the manual to the clan leadership, contributing to the clan's decision to groom Zhuang as the next head. 22 25 33

Personality

Genmu is blunt, competitive, and prone to bantering with Zhuang, even during their training and combat. He initially resists teaching the three basic ninjutsu, but relents after pressure from Meiko and recognizes Zhuang's exceptional talent. 18

Despite his teasing demeanor, Genmu is protective and pragmatic. He warns Zhuang against arrogance, stresses that stronger people always exist, and advises him to conceal part of his strength because Konoha suppresses the Uchiha clan. 17

He and Meiko want Zhuang to live safely rather than constantly pursue life-or-death conflict. Genmu nevertheless respects his son's determination, assists his development, and quietly supports his rise within the clan. 20 32 33

Abilities & Skills

Three-Tomoe Sharingan

Genmu possesses a three-tomoe Sharingan, which he revealed during his fight with Zhuang. 17

• Uses the Sharingan in combat against Zhuang. 17
• Has sufficient genjutsu proficiency to threaten Zhuang with public humiliation through illusion techniques. 18
• Recognizes Zhuang's low resistance to genjutsu and explains ways to disrupt it. 18

Ninjutsu Instruction

Genmu is capable of teaching foundational ninja techniques and discussing advanced-ninjutsu development with Zhuang. 18

• Taught Zhuang the Transformation Technique, Substitution Technique, and Clone Technique. 18
• Uses the Substitution Technique in his spar with Zhuang. 17
• Uses Earth Style: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique during the same fight. 17

Taijutsu and Physical Techniques

Genmu is an active Chunin with combat experience and claims to be able to open the Eight Inner Gates. 17 18

• Ambushed and pressured Zhuang in a close-range sparring match. 17
• Maintains a morning-training routine. 18
• Claims he can open the Eight Inner Gates. 17

Equipment / Items

• Senzu Bean — received from Zhuang as a gift intended to heal wounds and restore stamina during future missions. 20
• Matte golden ring — gifted by Zhuang; increases Earth Style energy efficiency by five percent. 33
• Storage scrolls — funded Zhuang's acquisition of storage scrolls before the latter departed for the border-town base. 34

Relationships

• Uchiha Zhuang — son; Genmu acts as his sparring partner, basic-ninjutsu instructor, adviser, and supporter within the Uchiha clan. 17 18 33
• Meiko — partner and Zhuang's mother; they share concerns over their son's dangerous ambitions and support his future together. 20 22
• Uchiha Ichinohe — Uchiha clan head; Genmu attends the clan council where Ichinohe confirms the decision to cultivate Zhuang as a future clan head. 33

Trivia

• Genmu is referred to as “Uchiha Genki” during the father-son battle in Chapter 17, while other chapters identify Zhuang's father as Genmu. 17 18
• Zhuang considers Genmu's reported Chunin rank understated compared with his own rapidly increasing power, while Genmu maintains that a young Chunin is already formidable. 18