Manji

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Manji
Aliases	Sage of Six Paths (mistaken identity, later accepted and publicly reaffirmed) 28 33 58 342; "Grandfather" (used by Uchiha Senichi) 61; "true father" (addressed by Indra) 46; Konoha Great Elder 183; temporary Hokage of Konoha 265; Shopkeeper Wan 199; First Hokage (assumed or claimed identity) 280 342
Species	Immortal being with a Sage Body and Ōtsutsuki Body; not a normal human 6 7 8
Age	At least several centuries old; lived for over a century without physical change 33; existed before the birth of Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Hamura 9. While maintaining a later Konoha identity, he is described as sixty years old and uses the Yin Seal to preserve a youthful appearance 324
Status	Active; the Sage of Six Paths, a powerful figure and former neutral arbiter in the Ninja World 58 342; de facto ruler of Mount Myōboku's affairs
Affiliation	Mount Myōboku (considered a member) 2; Six Paths Religion (leader) 89; Konoha (Great Elder and temporary Hokage) 183 265; formerly allied with Ōtsutsuki Kaguya (later betrayed) 3 6
Base of Operations	Mount Myōboku (primary residence) 7 28 157 225; also travels freely between realms and resides in Konoha during later eras
Dojutsu	Rinnegan and Tenseigan 146
Chakra Nature	Master of all Sage Arts, including those of Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, Shikkotsu Forest, the Monkey Demon Clan, and others 9 12; proficient in elemental ninjutsu, including Earth, Water, Wind, Lightning, and other basic releases 280 325
Notable Techniques	Six Paths Power (a power that grants immense strength and abilities) 58; Yin Seal technique (restores peak strength and wisdom) 157; Immortal Decree 146; Amenominaka 328; Ultra-Big Ball: Deep Crimson Rasengan 296; Sage Art: Yatagarasu Illusion 78; Immortal Mist Body Flicker 28; Killing Intent Sensing 4; hand seals (created and promoted within Mount Myōboku) 33
Equipment	Six Paths Sword 23 327; Six Paths Ninja Tools, including the Gunbai, Amber Purifying Pot, Seven-Star Sword, Golden Canopy Rope, Crimson Gourd, and Bashōsen 23; Totsuka Blade and Yata Mirror 32 142; Stealth Robe (conceals his presence) 2 3 7; Toad Immortal Talismans 2 7
Immortality	Truly immortal; survived being stabbed and turned to ash by Kaguya, resurrected later 6 7; similarly resurrected after being struck by Wanzhao's All-Killing Ash Bones 326 327
Personality	Calm, indifferent, strategic, compassionate toward common people, cold toward past betrayers 61 89 119; takes responsibility for his actions 7; can be caring and gently teasing with family and disciples 225 319. In a later reset cycle, prolonged repetition makes him increasingly detached, and he temporarily regards many familiar figures as plot-bound “NPCs,” prioritizing stability over personal rescue 373
Key Relationships	Ōtsutsuki Kaguya (former ally, later enemy) 3 6 119; White-Browed Toad (close ally and teacher) 2 7 157; White Ape King (ally) 2 7; Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Hamura (adopted sons in a sense; he initially used them as pawns) 12 28; Indra and Asura (cares for Indra as a "true father") 46; Tsunade (wife and Wanzhao's mother) 281 296; Wanzhao (son) 324 326

Physical Description

Manji is an immortal being whose physical appearance remains perpetually unchanged by the passage of time, allowing him to retain a youthful form even after a century has passed 33. His features, though not described in precise detail, evoke reverence and recognition wherever he goes; villagers mistake him for the legendary "Sage of Six Paths," and his portrait is enshrined in temples as the object of devotion 28 33. His eyes are his most striking trait, housing both the Rinnegan and the Tenseigan, which he uses to survey clans and perceive the world with godlike clarity 146.

Manji's body combines a Sage Body cultivated through Mount Myōboku with an Ōtsutsuki Body nourished by his consumption of the Chakra Fruit 8. His Sage Body allows him to maintain Sage Mode indefinitely as a natural state, refine his chakra directly into senjutsu chakra, and use senjutsu without hand seals 8. It is resilient enough to survive catastrophic injuries that would kill ordinary people, including being nearly severed at the waist by Ōtsutsuki Isshiki 4.

On rare occasions, after a profound emotional climax—such as the grief over Matatabi's death—his power sublimates beyond the Six Paths level, and he physically reverts to an even younger, more vital form, summoning the Six Paths Sword in the process 140. After being killed by Wanzhao's All-Killing Ash Bones, he resurrects in his original appearance and returns to wearing his former outfit while wielding the Six Paths Sword 327. He also possesses the ability to transform into the appearances of other people, including Orochimaru's adoptive father and the First Hokage 280.

His typical demeanor is calm and indifferent, rarely showing anger or emotion even in battle 61. When interacting with allies such as Kurama, he can display affection, stroking the Nine-Tails’ forehead 61. In colder moments, his expression becomes harsh and overbearing, as when confronting Kaguya over past betrayals 119. His body is a Sage Body, resilient enough to survive the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and he occasionally wears a concealment robe given by the White-Browed Toad to move unseen 7 342.

• Possesses the Rinnegan and the Tenseigan, which serve as his primary visual prowess 146.
• Possesses a Sage Body and Ōtsutsuki Body strengthened by the Chakra Fruit 8.
• Can maintain Sage Mode indefinitely and convert chakra directly into senjutsu chakra without hand seals 8.
• Appears eternally youthful and unchanging, remaining identical after a century 33.
• Can transform into an even younger form when his power reaches the Beyond Six Paths level 140.
• Can restore his original form after resurrection 327.
• Often wears a concealment robe to hide his presence 7.
• Carries a calm, indifferent expression in most situations, with occasional displays of coldness or affection 61 119.

Background

Early Life and Betrayal by Ōtsutsuki Kaguya

Manji’s story begins long before he became known as the Sage of Six Paths. He was originally a mortal who encountered Ōtsutsuki Kaguya when she and her companion, Isshiki, first arrived on Earth. According to the rules of the Ōtsutsuki clan, Kaguya was meant to be sacrificed to the God Tree, but she sought Manji’s help, promising him the Chakra Fruit in exchange for his aid 17. Believing her to be a kind-hearted woman yearning for freedom, Manji agreed 17. At the time, Manji was a bright, simple-minded fool; his impression of Kaguya was one of trust and warmth 119. They worked together, and Manji helped her oppose Isshiki and claim the Chakra Fruit.

Manji initially fought Isshiki alongside the native sages, relying on his Sage Mode, Killing Intent Sensing, and Sage Body to evade attacks and survive devastating injuries 4. Despite being nearly cut in half by Isshiki’s kick, he endured because of his cultivated Sage Body 4.

However, when the moment came to reach for the fruit, Kaguya betrayed him. She stabbed Manji in the back with the All-Killing Ash Bones as he reached for the Chakra Fruit 6. Before turning to ash, Manji managed to bite into the fruit 6. Kaguya then activated the Infinite Tsukuyomi, covering the world in snow and illusions, and took the full power of the God Tree for herself 6. Manji turned to dust, but because he had already consumed part of the Chakra Fruit and had mastered senjutsu from Mount Myōboku, he was resurrected and returned to the toad mountain, finding a tombstone with his name and a joyful White-Browed Toad 6. The Chakra Fruit greatly strengthened his body and chakra, leaving him with the combined configuration of a Sage Body and Ōtsutsuki Body, though the partial bite was insufficient to carry him into the Six Paths level at that time 8. This betrayal became the defining wound of his existence, driving him to become colder and more calculating toward Kaguya in later centuries 119.

Training and Mastery of Sage Arts

After his resurrection, Manji resolved to become strong enough to confront Kaguya. He returned to Mount Myōboku and began merging various sage arts, making slow but acceptable progress 12. His ambition grew; he planned to become a "super hybrid" master of all Sage Arts, knowing he had a long lifespan to dedicate to this goal 9. He decided to master the three great immortal lands: Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest.

Manji first visited Ryūchi Cave to learn its Sage Arts. He passed all trials and formed a contract with the snake sages 9. There, he met the White Snake Sage, who transformed from a snake into a human girl and developed feelings for him 9 10. Manji mastered Ryūchi Cave’s Sage Art in just three hours, demonstrating exceptional talent 10. Although he could initially alternate between the Ryūchi Cave and Mount Myōboku arts, their power could not yet coexist without clashing, forcing him to refine his control and pursue fusion 10. He then set his sights on the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Art to prepare for even stronger enemies 10. During this period, he also witnessed the birth of Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Ōtsutsuki Hamura, Kaguya’s sons 9. Manji remained cautious, rarely stepping into the human world except for necessities, and used his newfound invisibility technique—based on the abilities of the later Three Snake Princesses—to observe his enemies unnoticed 12.

Over the following centuries, Manji continued refining his arts. He created many techniques that would later become famous, such as the Rasengan, Chidori, and Kirin, though he did not intend to use them against Kaguya directly 14. Eventually, he developed his own "Six Paths Power," a power that could grant immense strength and abilities to its recipient 58. He also acquired the Rinnegan, which contained the soul of Hagoromo, and sealed that soul within the eye to prevent trouble 51. By the time he had mastered all three great sage arts, Manji had become a figure of immense power, far beyond what he had been before the betrayal.

Relationship with Hagoromo and Hamura

Manji saw strategic value in Kaguya’s sons, Hagoromo and Hamura. While they were still young—around three or four years old—Manji began to observe them and use them as a wedge against Kaguya 12. Kaguya herself, feeling guilty for her betrayal, told her sons stories about Manji, portraying him as a hero and benefactor who had helped her and saved the world 12. Hagoromo and Hamura grew up fascinated with these tales, developing deep admiration for the legendary Manji 12.

Manji exploited this. He knew that this guilt was Kaguya’s weakness, and the children’s adoration was a wedge he could use to sow discord between mother and sons 12. He deliberately remained distant, allowing the legend to grow. When the dark truth of Kaguya’s betrayal was eventually revealed, the beautiful story would become a bitter weapon 12. Manji later trained Hagoromo and Hamura in some arts, and Hagoromo even began to be mistaken for the Sage of Six Paths by the mortal world, leading to confusion about Manji’s own identity 28. Despite this, Manji continued to guide Indra and Asura from a distance, acting as a neutral arbiter in their eternal conflict 58.

The Immortal Sage and the Passage of Centuries

As centuries passed, Manji’s immortality became both a blessing and a curse. He remained physically unchanged, while the mortal world around him transformed 33. A century after his return to the mortal realm, he visited a village and was mistaken for the "Sage of Six Paths" by villagers and temple-goers, discovering that "Six Paths Temple" had replaced "Manji Temple" 28. He found Hagoromo at the Ninja Sect headquarters and sought answers about the identity mix-up 28.

The title had originated with Hagoromo, who renamed Manji’s temples and honored his teacher as the Sage of Six Paths because of Manji’s role in protecting the world and wielding the Six Paths Sword 27. Though Manji had not sought fame and initially questioned the title, he ultimately accepted it rather than disturb the name’s widespread social acceptance 29.

Hundreds of years later, Manji’s demeanor had hardened. When he summoned and resurrected Kaguya’s soul using the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, the Immortal Art chakra, and the power of the Dragon Vein, she awoke confused and attacked him, but he easily subdued her and revealed she had lost all her power 118. He confronted her about the time-space artifact called Karasuki, which she had brought from the Ōtsutsuki clan and hidden under a seal that would last over a thousand years 119. Manji was cold and overbearing toward her, a stark contrast to his former gentle self 119. He used her past betrayals—including her backstabbing him and causing a rift with her sons—to corner her into compliance 119. Kaguya, now mortal and powerless, was forced to accompany him to seek the artifact 119.

Throughout these millennia, Manji also reshaped the Ninja World’s political structure. He relocated the Hyuga and Ōtsutsuki clans to Mount Myōboku for sustainable growth and appointed mortal feudal lords to maintain order 149. He confined the rivalry between Indra and Asura reincarnations to the ninja clans, protecting the mortal world from their chaos 149. In the Pure Land, he resurrected a girl to keep Matatabi company and gathered the patriarchs of the eight great ninja clans to discuss governance 153. Despite his loneliness and the monotony of his immortal life, Manji remained an active, calculating force—using his power to maintain stability, contain conflicts, and pursue his own long-buried goals 160.

In later eras, Manji became deeply involved in Konoha’s affairs. He arranged the collection and upbringing of Uzumaki infants at Mount Myōboku while deliberately leaving Kushina untouched 238. His authority was sufficient to force the Ino-Shika-Cho clans to abandon their traditional three-clan team arrangement for Wanzhao and Ino’s placement 285. He also trained Sasuke for three years and served as a supportive mentor to him 319 324.

Later Return to Mount Myōboku

After several hundred years away, Manji returned to a radically changed Mount Myōboku. The mountain had become a harmonious, self-sustaining utopia inhabited by toads, White Zetsu, Hyuga, Ōtsutsuki, and other groups 225. He reunited emotionally with Gamamaru, Fukasaku, and Shima, met the young Gamabunta, and returned to Longevity Peak to see Kaguya and Uchiha Hikari 225.

Kaguya was notably nervous at their reunion, while Manji responded with gentle teasing and offered to prepare a meal for her and Hikari 225. This encounter demonstrated that, despite their unresolved history, their relationship had become less openly hostile than it had been during the Karasuki search 119 225.

Konoha Leadership and the Revelation of His Identity

Manji later assumed a more overt governing role in Konoha. After Shimura Danzō was removed from power for abandoning Konoha’s ideals and extending war for personal gain, Manji was appointed temporary Hokage and declared the conflict over, intending to negotiate a ceasefire with the other nations 265. He also helped stabilize Konoha’s internal factions and consistently opposed allowing any single faction to dominate the entire Ninja World 189 199.

During the Akatsuki conflict, Manji and Tsunade confronted the organization to recover Hatake Sakumo’s body. He easily shattered their opening assault, later destroyed four of the Six Paths of Pain, recovered Sakumo’s body, and left despite Pain’s attempts to stop him 296 298. His continued participation in Konoha’s defense also forced Obito to retreat after Manji saw through the limitation of Obito’s Intangibility and nearly killed him with Purple Lightning 312 313.

When Uchiha Hikari’s God Tree plot led to Kaguya’s partial resurrection and the activation of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, Manji was unaffected by the global genjutsu due to his nature as a sage 342. He subsequently arrived at the battlefield with Kakuzu and A-Fei, severed Hikari’s control over her Impure World Reincarnation army with a wave of his hand, and openly clarified to the assembled figures that Manji and the Sage of Six Paths were one and the same person 342.

Reset Cycle and Renewed Detachment

In a later reset cycle, Manji’s repeated exposure to the world’s tragedies and recurring plot patterns leaves him increasingly exhausted and emotionally detached. He comes to regard many people around him as “NPCs” whose lives and deaths should not outweigh the stability of the overarching plot, choosing to remain an observer rather than alter events indiscriminately 373.

Despite this detachment, he continues to observe threats and potential disruptions closely. He monitors Senju Gen’s rapid growth, his attempt to prevent the separation of the Uchiha from the Ninja Sect, and his ambition to obtain the Rinnegan through a Senju–Uchiha union, but initially elects not to interfere 388. When Uchiha Fox attacks Mount Myōboku and forces Gamamaru to guide him into the library to study Immortal Art, Manji responds after learning of his disciple’s plight 409.

Power Progression

1. Initial Sage Art Mastery (Era of Kaguya's Children)
   After being reborn by consuming a Chakra Fruit, Manji resolved to master all known Sage Arts to compensate for his inability to reach the Six Paths level, aiming to become a "super hybrid" whose techniques would terrify even peak Six Paths level combatants 9. He first mastered the Mount Myōboku Sage Art, then traveled to the Ape Demon Cave to learn the Monkey Demon clan's senjutsu from the White Ape King, fusing it with his existing senjutsu to create a powerful new technique 8.

   • Formed a contract with the Monkey Demon clan 8.
   • Demonstrated a combined senjutsu technique that destroyed a large area of forest 8.
   • Gained a Chakra Fruit-enhanced Sage Body and Ōtsutsuki Body, enabling indefinite Sage Mode and seal-less senjutsu 8.

2. Mastery of the Three Great Immortal Lands
   Manji visited Ryūchi Cave, where he passed all trials, formed a contract, and learned the Ryūchi Cave Sage Art from the White Snake Sage, mastering it in just three hours 9 10. He then entered Shikkotsu Forest, discovered the entire forest was the Slug Sage's body, and learned the Slug Sage's martial arts, gaining sage markings similar to those of Hashirama Senju 11. Upon returning to Mount Myōboku, he encountered and signed a contract with an orphaned frog named Gamamaru, sensing his great potential 11.

   • Formed summoning contracts with the White Snake Sage and the Slug Sage 10 11.
   • Achieved Sage markings with the power of Shikkotsu Forest 11.
   • Signed a contract with the future Great Toad Sage Gamamaru 11.
   • Initially had to alternate between Mount Myōboku and Ryūchi Cave Sage Arts because their power could not coexist without conflict 10.

3. Acquisition of the Six Paths Sword and Nine Tailed Beasts
   Following the sealing of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya by Hagoromo and Hamura, Manji stopped Black Zetsu from escaping and accepted six magical artifacts from Hagoromo (which later became the Six Paths Ninja Tools) as well as the Six Paths Sword 23. The Six Paths Sword granted him the ability to use Yin-Yang Release and later supported his manifestation of Truth-Seeking Orbs after his breakthrough 23 140. Hagoromo also entrusted him with the Nine Tailed Beasts, asking him to find them a sanctuary; Manji kept them at Mount Myōboku until they grew bigger 23.

   • Received the Six Paths Sword, granting access to Yin-Yang Release 23.
   • Received the Gunbai, Amber Purifying Pot, Seven-Star Sword, Golden Canopy Rope, Crimson Gourd, and Bashōsen 23.
   • Became the guardian of the Nine Tailed Beasts 23.

4. Creation of the Manji Version of Six Paths Power
   After a hundred years of research following his mastery of the three sacred sites' Immortal Arts, Manji merged the Immortal Arts of Mount Myōboku, Shikkotsu Forest, and Ryūchi Cave to birth a new power — the "Six Paths Power" 58. This power manifested as a brilliantly shining rhombus mark on his palm, containing an immense surge of Immortal Art chakra, the ability to trigger Immortal Art without training, instant seal-less ninjutsu, flight, omnipresent sensory perception, and techniques that cannot be absorbed 58. Manji's version was several times more potent than Hagoromo's; if he had bestowed it on Naruto during the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto alone could have sealed Kaguya without assistance 58. However, his true realm remained locked by the system at the limit of Super Kage, unable to progress further 58.

   • Perfected the non-absorbable technique after a century of research 58.
   • Became capable of soloing Kaguya even without his full realm unlock 58.

5. Further Advancements: Rinnegan and Dragon Vein Integration
   Hundreds of years later, Manji obtained the Rinnegan, which contained the soul of Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, and sealed Hagoromo's soul within the eye to prevent further trouble 51. He later mastered the Dragon Vein, returning to Mount Myōboku and integrating the Dragon Vein with the sacred mountain, transforming its chakra into Immortal Art chakra 113. He attempted to create the Pure Land but was blocked by a system bottleneck; in response, he activated his Immortal Chakra Tenseigan Mode and mobilized all his powers, shattering Mount Myōboku's barrier and sweeping his power across the human realm, causing widespread terror 113. Concurrently, Black Zetsu mastered the Immortal Art of Mount Myōboku, gaining the ability to amplify a host's powers (though with drawbacks when detached) 102.

   • Obtained the Rinnegan and sealed Hagoromo's soul 51.
   • Integrated the Dragon Vein with Mount Myōboku, converting its chakra to Immortal Art chakra 113.
   • Activated Immortal Chakra Tenseigan Mode in an attempt to break the system restriction 113.

6. Transcendence to Beyond Six Paths Level
   After learning of Matatabi's death, Manji was consumed by grief and rage, causing his power to undergo a sublimation and reach the "Beyond Six Paths Level" 140. In his transformed state, he summoned the Six Paths Sword again and reverted to his youthful form 140. The Eight Clans Coalition, upon witnessing his transformation and recognizing him as the legendary Sage of Six Paths, was struck with terror and disbelief 140.

   • Achieved the Beyond Six Paths Level through emotional catalysis 140.
   • Regained his youthful form and summoned the Six Paths Sword 140.
   • Manifested black Truth-Seeking Orbs after his will and state of mind broke through the prior barrier 140.

7. Post-Transcendence Power and Modernization
   Later, Manji returned to the Ninja World and streamlined its forces by disbanding weak clans, then returned to Mount Myōboku, where he used his Yin Seal technique to restore Gamamaru's peak strength and wisdom 157. He observed the souls of Indra and Asura in the sky, noting they hadn't reincarnated due to lack of suitable vessels 157. Under Gamamaru's innovation, Mount Myōboku entered an era of rapid development with smartphones, films, and a family chat group, showcasing Manji's sustained dominion over the immortal realm 157.

   • Used Yin Seal to restore Gamamaru's prime faculties 157.
   • Oversaw Mount Myōboku's fusion of ancient and modern technology 157.

8. Konoha-Era Combat Demonstrations
   In the later Konoha era, Manji continued demonstrating strength far beyond ordinary Six Paths-level combatants. He incapacitated the assassin Kakuzu using a vast sealing light 183. Against the Akatsuki, his casually used Ultra-Big Ball: Deep Crimson Rasengan destroyed their opening attacks and Stone Panda summon; he had not even enhanced the attack with Immortal Art chakra 296.

   • Defeated and immobilized Kakuzu’s assassination attempt with sealing light 183.
   • Used Ultra-Big Ball: Deep Crimson Rasengan against the Akatsuki 296.
   • Retained enough power that a serious Sage Art: Rasengan could potentially kill most present Akatsuki members in one exchange 296.

9. Amenominaka Battle and Resurrection
   During a battle against his son Wanzhao in Amenominaka Space, Manji initially judged Wanzhao to be merely Six Paths level, but his long-dormant danger sense warned him of a genuine threat 326. Wanzhao pierced him with All-Killing Ash Bones, temporarily killing him; Manji nevertheless resurrected, recovered his original form, reclaimed the Six Paths Sword, and returned to confront Wanzhao as the Sage of Six Paths 326 327.

   • Survived a second apparent death by All-Killing Ash Bones through resurrection 326 327.
   • Reclaimed the Six Paths Sword from Sage Hall 327.
   • Used superior experience, the Six Paths Sword, and Amenominaka against Wanzhao’s Truth-Seeking Orbs and World-Extinguishing Ash Bone Bomb 328.

10. Later Konoha and Infinite Tsukuyomi Demonstrations
    Manji’s later battles demonstrated that neither the Akatsuki nor Konoha’s most dangerous enemies could meaningfully contain him. He destroyed four of Pain’s Six Paths, took Hatake Sakumo’s body, and departed before Pain could prevent him 298. He nearly killed Obito with Purple Lightning while accurately identifying the approximate five-minute limitation of Obito’s Intangibility, then escaped Obito’s separate dimension unharmed 312 313. During Team 7’s assessment, he countered Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura’s strongest simultaneous attacks using basic elemental ninjutsu and evaluated their progress without strain 325. He later severed Uchiha Hikari’s complete control over an Impure World Reincarnation army with a wave of his hand 342.

    • Destroyed four of the Six Paths of Pain and recovered Hatake Sakumo’s body 298.
    • Forced Obito into retreat and identified the duration limit of his Intangibility 312 313.
    • Neutralized Team 7’s combined high-level techniques with mastered basic ninjutsu 325.
    • Severed Uchiha Hikari’s control over the Impure World Reincarnation army 342.

Abilities

Six Paths Power

Manji developed the "Six Paths Power" after a hundred years of merging the Immortal Arts of the three sacred sites: Mount Myōboku, Shikkotsu Forest, and Ryūchi Cave. The power manifests as a perfectly shaped rhombus mark on his palm that shimmers with a brilliant, unified radiance. If bestowed upon another, it would allow the recipient to instantly reach the pinnacle of strength – far surpassing even the power Hagoromo granted Naruto and Sasuke in the original timeline. Manji's version is several times more potent; alone, it would enable Naruto to seal Kaguya without aid. The power encompasses a massive surge of Immortal Art chakra, the ability to trigger Immortal Art without training, instant seal-less casting of all ninjutsu, flight, omnipresent sensory perception covering heaven and earth, and techniques that cannot be absorbed by the Rinnegan 58.

The power remains potent enough that its recipient, Qianji, considers it a multifunctional enhancement that surpasses ordinary expectations in offense, defense, recovery, and chakra endurance 354.

• Applications: Can be bestowed to instantly elevate another to Six Paths-level power; grants user flight and universal sensory awareness; enables instant seal-less ninjutsu; techniques infused with this power are immune to chakra absorption.
• Limitations: Manji's own personal realm is locked by the system at Super Kage, preventing further advancement despite his combat power already crushing Six Paths-level opponents; the power took a hundred years to develop; its full potential remains untapped due to the system's bottleneck.

Sage Arts Mastery

Manji learned the Sage Arts of all three great immortal lands. He mastered Mount Myōboku's senjutsu from Gamamaru, then fused it with the Monkey Demon Clan's senjutsu taught by the White Ape King after consuming the Chakra Fruit, creating a new powerful technique that could destroy large areas of forest 8. He then mastered Ryūchi Cave's Sage Art from the White Snake Sage in just three hours, forming a summoning contract 10. He also learned the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Art to prepare for stronger enemies 10. Later, Black Zetsu mastered the Immortal Art of Mount Myōboku under Manji and Fukasaku, learning that it amplifies host abilities but has drawbacks when detached 102. Manji's fusion of all three Sage Arts into his Six Paths Power demonstrates his ultimate mastery.

• Applications: Access to unique senjutsu from each sacred site; ability to fuse multiple Sage Arts for enhanced techniques; rapid learning (mastering Ryūchi Cave's art in three hours); can teach and bestow Sage Arts to others (e.g., Black Zetsu).
• Limitations: Sage Arts from Mount Myōboku have drawbacks when detached from the host; mastering all three required significant time and travel; some techniques, like the fused power, still face system-imposed bottlenecks.

Sage Body and Immortality

Manji’s Sage Body was cultivated at Mount Myōboku rather than inherited from the Sage of Six Paths. After consuming a portion of the Chakra Fruit, it was further enhanced into a physical configuration combining a Sage Body with an Ōtsutsuki Body 8. This constitution makes Sage Mode his natural state: he can use senjutsu freely, convert chakra directly into senjutsu chakra, and cast it without hand seals 8.

The body also grants extraordinary endurance. Manji survived a kick from Isshiki that nearly severed his lower body and obliterated his abdomen, injuries that would have reduced an ordinary combatant to blood mist 4. His immortality further allows resurrection after complete destruction by All-Killing Ash Bones, as demonstrated after both Kaguya’s betrayal and Wanzhao’s attack 6 7 326 327.

• Applications: Indefinite Sage Mode; seal-less senjutsu; immense physical resilience; recovery from otherwise lethal injury; resurrection after total bodily destruction.
• Limitations: His resurrection is not instantaneous in all cases; Wanzhao waited ten minutes after Manji turned to ash before his return 327.

Rinnegan

Manji obtained the Rinnegan, which contains the soul of Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo. He sealed Hagoromo's soul within the Rinnegan to prevent him from causing trouble 51. His eyes resemble the Rinnegan, shocking Uchiha Senichi and Kurama when revealed on the battlefield 60. He uses the Rinnegan to capture souls of dead ninjas using the Totsuka Blade during the purge of the Eight Clans Allied Forces 142. Manji also demonstrated understanding of the Rinnegan's absorption principles, using that knowledge to develop techniques that cannot be absorbed 58. He possesses full mastery over the eye's abilities, including the power to absorb techniques, though he previously suffered from not having one and not understanding its principles 58.

• Applications: Soul sealing (Hagoromo); soul capture (Totsuka Blade); chakra absorption; ability to copy and nullify techniques; grants understanding of chakra principles.
• Limitations: Techniques based on Immortal Art or natural elements cannot be absorbed by the Rinnegan; Manji's own techniques are now designed to be unabsorbable, making the eye's absorption less effective against his own attacks; the eye contains a hostile soul that must be suppressed.

Tenseigan

Manji possesses and controls the Tenseigan, an eye tied to the Ōtsutsuki clan. He retrieved the Tenseigan from the Hyūga Branch Family, shrinking it to the size of a pupil, and handed it back to the Branch Family Head to test safety and control 77. He activated his Immortal Chakra Tenseigan Mode while attempting to break the system's bottleneck, mobilizing all his powers – the resulting energy shattered Mount Myōboku's barrier and swept across the human realm, causing widespread terror 113. The Tenseigan can unleash a devastating beam, as Manji demonstrated by destroying fleeing ninjas and the battlefield during the Eight Clans Coalition's annihilation 142.

• Applications: Portable size manipulation (shrink/enlarge); devastating beam attacks; Immortal Chakra Tenseigan Mode that amplifies all abilities; can be transferred to others for temporary power surges.
• Limitations: Requires careful control to prevent harm to the user; when first installed by the Branch Family Head, it caused a surge in power that needed testing; its full activation nearly broke the world's barrier, indicating dangerous overflow potential.

Six Paths Sword and Truth-Seeking Orbs

Hagoromo presented Manji with the Six Paths Sword, which allows him to use Yin-Yang Release 23. Although Manji initially could not immediately summon Truth-Seeking Orbs through the weapon, he later manifested them after reaching the Beyond Six Paths Level through the resolve born from Matatabi’s death 23 140. The sword is a key artifact that complements his Six Paths Power. In Chapter 140, after Matatabi's death, Manji's power sublimated beyond the Six Paths Level, and he summoned the Six Paths Sword while transforming into his youthful form 140. He later reclaimed the weapon from Sage Hall after resurrecting from Wanzhao’s attack 327.

In Amenominaka Space, the Six Paths Sword shattered Wanzhao’s All-Killing Ash Bones, showing the weapon’s superiority over the younger combatant’s lethal bone techniques 328. The Truth-Seeking Orbs are black spheres that can change shape and negate ninjutsu, functioning as an extension of his Yin-Yang Release.

• Applications: Yin-Yang Release for creation and manipulation; Truth-Seeking Orbs for offense, defense, and shape manipulation; can destroy or counter All-Killing Ash Bones; can be used in conjunction with Six Paths Power for amplified effects.
• Limitations: Full Truth-Seeking Orb manifestation required Manji’s breakthrough to Beyond Six Paths Level 140; the orbs can be countered by Sage Art or natural energy attacks; the sword itself is a physical item that must be retrieved if separated from him.

Amenominaka

Manji can use Amenominaka to manipulate the battlefield through dimensional movement. During his battle against Wanzhao, he used the technique to deflect Wanzhao’s World-Extinguishing Ash Bone Bomb back at its creator 328.

• Applications: Transports combatants or attacks through alternate dimensions; redirects catastrophic attacks; allows Manji to fight within Amenominaka Space.
• Limitations: Its full operational conditions and dimensional range have not been detailed.

Flight and Sensory Abilities

Manji's Six Paths Power grants him the ability to fly through the air and omnipresent sensory perception covering the heavens and earth 58. He can sense disturbances across the entire Ninja World, as shown when his power leakage was felt by Kurama, Senju Tsuru, and Black Zetsu 114. This sensory ability allows him to detect and monitor events globally. His danger sense can also identify threats sufficient to endanger him; it activated during Wanzhao’s Karma Two transformation after remaining dormant for nearly a thousand years 326.

Before developing Six Paths Power, Manji’s Sage Mode had already granted him Killing Intent Sensing, allowing him to detect Isshiki’s hostile attack and narrowly evade it 4. His advanced Sage Art also permits him to merge with nature so completely that ordinary sensory methods cannot detect even a trace of his chakra or presence 61.

• Applications: Unlimited flight; real-time awareness of chakra signatures and events across the mortal realm; ability to pinpoint individuals and detect power fluctuations; danger sense against extreme threats; Killing Intent Sensing; concealment beyond conventional sensory perception.
• Limitations: His power leakage can inadvertently affect the mortal world, causing shock and terror; maintaining such constant sensory awareness might be mentally taxing; the system's bottleneck may limit the full range or precision.

Rasengan

Manji created the Rasengan during his long period of technique development 14. In the Konoha era, he used an Ultra-Big Ball: Deep Crimson Rasengan against the Akatsuki, casually obliterating their initial attacks and the Stone Panda summon without adding Immortal Art chakra 296.

• Applications: High-output spiraling chakra attacks; can be enlarged and enhanced; can be combined with Immortal Art for vastly greater destructive power.
• Limitations: The full-force Sage Art version risks excessive collateral damage, making it unsuitable when allies or civilians are nearby 296.

Basic Ninjutsu and Elemental Mastery

Manji’s mastery of fundamentals is sufficiently advanced for ordinary elemental techniques to neutralize attacks that would normally require high-level counters. During Team 7’s assessment, he used basic Earth, Water, and Wind Release to deflect or disperse Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura’s strongest coordinated attacks, while remaining composed throughout the battle 325. He has also used Purple Lightning to threaten Obito despite the latter’s Intangibility 312.

• Applications: Expert Earth, Water, Wind, and Lightning Release; efficient countering of stronger-looking techniques through timing and mastery; Purple Lightning for highly lethal close-range offense.
• Limitations: Specific limits on his elemental capacity have not been detailed.

Gunbai (War Fan)

Manji owns a Gunbai, a rare treasure connected to the Uchiha ancestor Indra. He offered to trade it to Uchiha Senichi in exchange for releasing Kurama 60. The fan is one of the Six Paths Ninja Tools that Hagoromo entrusted to him after Kaguya’s sealing 23.

• Applications: Trade item of immense value; likely serves as a weapon and status symbol; can be used to create wind-based attacks or deflect techniques.
• Limitations: Not further elaborated in context; its full power may require specific Uchiha lineage or mastery.

Totsuka Blade

Manji wields the Totsuka Blade, a spectral sword that can capture and seal souls. He used it in conjunction with his Rinnegan to capture the souls of defeated ninjas from the Eight Clans Allied Forces, preventing their reincarnation or escape 142.

• Applications: Seals souls instantly upon piercing; can capture multiple souls in rapid succession; works synergistically with Rinnegan for soul manipulation.
• Limitations: Requires close combat to land a hit; likely ineffective against targets without souls or those immune to sealing.

Stealth and Transformation

Manji can conceal himself through multiple means. His Sage Art: Invisibility renders him imperceptible, while the Immortal Mist Body Flicker allows him to disappear in mist and relocate rapidly 28. He developed an earlier presence-concealment technique from the abilities associated with the later Three Snake Princesses, enabling him to become transparent and suppress even detectable chakra 12.

Manji can also transform into figures connected to another person’s past or understanding. When confronting Orochimaru, he took the appearance of Orochimaru’s adoptive father and the First Hokage, and claimed that he could also become the Sage of Six Paths 280.

• Applications: Undetectable infiltration; rapid retreat and repositioning; psychological warfare; impersonation; destabilizing opponents by confronting them with familiar identities.
• Limitations: The extent to which his transformed forms reproduce the original individuals’ powers is unknown.

Relationships

White-Browed Toad

Manji’s relationship with the White-Browed Toad, the de facto ruler of Mount Myōboku, is one of deep mutual trust and respect. When Manji first sought assistance against Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and Kaguya, the White-Browed Toad did not hesitate to offer aid and resources, considering Manji a member of Mount Myōboku 2. This bond was further solidified when Manji survived Kaguya’s attack and the Infinite Tsukuyomi; the White-Browed Toad supported his decisions with wisdom and understanding, providing a new concealment robe and reaffirming his role as a mentor-like figure 7. Throughout Manji’s training in sage arts, the White-Browed Toad served as his primary teacher, guiding him in mastering senjutsu and imparting the philosophy of patience and perseverance 7 14.

Much later, Manji learned that White-Browed Toad had likely admitted him to Mount Myōboku partly because he hoped to cultivate Manji into a weapon against the invading Ōtsutsuki 346. Manji did not resent this revelation, regarding it as investment and cultivation rather than a betrayal; he had ultimately entrusted Mount Myōboku’s future to the lineage 346.

White Ape King

Manji’s connection with the White Ape King, leader of the Monkey Demon clan, is marked by a blend of old rivalry, deep loyalty, and bittersweet camaraderie. Initially, the White Ape King harbored resentment because Manji had chosen Mount Myōboku over the Monkey Demon lineage, leading to a sarcastic and snide attitude toward him 2. Despite this tension, Manji successfully convinced the White Ape King to join his cause against Isshiki, showcasing his persuasive skills and the underlying respect between them 2. The White Ape King’s devotion was evident when he mourned Manji’s supposed death, and he remained a staunch ally in the battle against Kaguya, helping to suppress the Ten-Tails alongside other sages 7 22. In his final moments, the White Ape King maintained his humorous nature, leaving Manji with a parting joke that evoked both sorrow and exasperation 36. After his death, Manji attended his funeral and acknowledged the succession of the Black Ape King 36.

Gamamaru

Gamamaru, the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, serves as Manji’s most constant disciple and confidant throughout the centuries. Manji took Gamamaru under his wing early on, teaching him sage arts and philosophy 14. However, Manji often found Gamamaru’s schemes too ambitious or shortsighted, such as when Gamamaru proposed kidnapping Kaguya’s sons to threaten her—a plan Manji dismissed with a sigh, noting that Gamamaru was not sharp enough to avoid being manipulated later in the original timeline 12. Despite this, Gamamaru remained utterly loyal, aiding Manji in suppressing the Ten-Tails and later managing the Tailed Beasts at Mount Myōboku 22 23. Manji entrusted Gamamaru with the Six Paths Sword and the Tailed Beasts, and Gamamaru carried out his master’s orders without question 23.

Their bond endured into later eras. When Gamamaru became frail and mentally clouded by old age, Manji directly bestowed his Yin Seal secret technique, restoring the toad’s body, strength, and wisdom to their peak 157. Centuries later, their reunion at Mount Myōboku remained emotional and affectionate 225. In a later reset cycle, Manji responds to the news that Uchiha Fox invaded Mount Myōboku, defeated Fukasaku and Shima, and coerced Gamamaru into opening the library for Immortal Art research 409.

Hagoromo and Hamura

Manji’s relationship with Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Ōtsutsuki Hamura evolved from distant observation to a master–disciple bond built on reverence and hidden agendas. Manji first saw Kaguya’s sons as potential pawns, planning to use them against her 12. He deliberately stayed away from the human world for years, except for occasional supply runs, but eventually orchestrated a meeting. Hagoromo, raised on Kaguya’s stories of Manji as a hero, viewed him as an idol 12 19. Manji accepted Hagoromo as a student, teaching him senjutsu and philosophy, which deepened Hagoromo’s respect 19. When the time came to confront Kaguya, Manji fought alongside Hagoromo and Hamura, with Hagoromo awakening the Tomoe Rinnegan and manifesting the Six Paths Staff 22. After Kaguya was sealed, Manji parted ways with both sons: Hagoromo chose to spread his philosophy and seek redemption, while Hamura decided to join Kaguya on the moon 23. Much later, Manji claimed Hagoromo’s Rinnegan after his death and sealed his soul within it, indicating a relationship that remained respectful but ultimately transactional 36 51.

Kaguya

Manji’s relationship with Ōtsutsuki Kaguya is defined by betrayal, lingering guilt, and a tense, power-shifting dynamic. Initially, Manji aided Kaguya, but she betrayed him in the Bamboo Forest, piercing him with All-Killing Ash Bones and attempting to kill him to secure the Chakra Fruit 12. This betrayal left Manji with a deep desire for revenge, and he spent centuries preparing to counter her 9 12. During their final battle, Kaguya showed complex emotions upon seeing Manji suppress the Ten-Tails with the help of the sage trio 22. After Kaguya’s sealing, Manji accepted the Six Paths Sword and the Tailed Beasts from Hagoromo, apparently putting the conflict aside 23. Centuries later, Manji summoned Kaguya to locate a time-space artifact, revealing a cold, overbearing demeanor that contrasted sharply with his former warmth. He forced her to comply by referencing her past betrayals and the existence of Black Zetsu, leaving Kaguya struggling with guilt and powerless 119. Despite this, Kaguya later greeted Manji warmly when the Tailed Beasts returned to Longevity Peak, showing that she had developed a more human-like disposition, though the underlying tension remained 151.

After Manji returned to Mount Myōboku centuries later, Kaguya was visibly nervous to see him. Manji responded with gentle teasing and offered to cook for Kaguya and Uchiha Hikari, indicating a softer but still complicated stage in their relationship 225. During the later Infinite Tsukuyomi crisis, Kaguya partially resurrected by seizing control of the Ten-Tails within Nagato, placing her once again in opposition to Manji’s efforts to restore order 342.

The Nine Tailed Beasts

Manji is the caretaker and teacher of the Nine Tailed Beasts, a role he accepted from Hagoromo after Kaguya’s sealing. He kept them at Mount Myōboku while they were small, training them and maintaining his authority over their chaotic antics 23 24. Shukaku and Kurama in particular retain their rivalry, but both respect Manji, and he scolds them when their fights go too far 24. Over time, the Tailed Beasts grew under his guidance and began to show concern for the human world, urging Manji to intervene in worldly chaos 128. They also demonstrated unity in a plan to force Manji to make a decision, with Matatabi sacrificing herself to compel him to act—a sacrifice Manji later vowed to reverse by resurrecting her 143. When they grew too large for daily life, Manji used a sage art to shrink them and later summoned them back to Longevity Peak, where they reminisced and confronted the reappearance of Kaguya with confusion and uncertainty 151.

White Snake Sage

Manji’s relationship with the White Snake Sage of Ryūchi Cave began as a transactional alliance and later hinted at a deeper personal connection. After deciding to master all sage arts, Manji visited Ryūchi Cave, passed its trials, and formed a contract 9. During that visit, the White Snake, a guardian, transformed from a snake into a human girl, and Manji interacted with her as a guide 9. Centuries afterward, Manji sent his disciple Indra to Ryūchi Cave to cultivate under the White Snake Sage 51. Indra returned with a letter from the White Snake Sage to Manji, the contents of which suggested a possible rekindling of their relationship, leading Manji to reflect on their past fondly 51. This implies a bond that goes beyond mere professional respect, though the full nature of their connection remains ambiguous.

Black Zetsu

Manji’s interactions with Black Zetsu are marked by contempt and asymmetric power. After Kaguya’s sealing, Black Zetsu attempted to escape but was stopped by Manji 23. Manji later forced Black Zetsu into servitude, guarding the Toad Mausoleum for hundreds of years. When Manji visited him, Black Zetsu had lost his will to live, resigned to his fate, and Manji teased him about missing Kaguya and his past actions 36. This dynamic continued when Manji used the promise of a contract to manipulate Sage Black Zetsu, demonstrating his cunning and absolute dominance 51.

Manji later assigned Black Zetsu to use the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to refine and catalyze White Zetsu for Mount Myōboku’s work 92. Although Black Zetsu developed greater independence and personal judgment, he remained compelled to fulfill Manji’s orders 92. In a later reset cycle, Manji still considers Black Zetsu too important to the core Naruto storyline to eliminate prematurely, treating him as a crucial hidden thread rather than an expendable enemy 373.

Tsunade

Tsunade is Manji’s wife and the mother of Wanzhao 281 296. She trusts deeply in Manji’s exceptional strength, regaining confidence when he casually eliminates the Akatsuki’s opening assault during their joint confrontation 296. Their relationship combines domestic familiarity with battlefield partnership: Pain directly refers to Tsunade as Manji’s wife, while she remains ready to activate the Strength of a Hundred Seal and fight beside him against the Akatsuki 296.

Wanzhao

Wanzhao is Manji’s son and a powerful Karma user whose appearance bears a notable resemblance to the Sage of Six Paths 324. Manji shows paternal concern and decisive authority in arranging Wanzhao’s team placement with Ino and Torune Aburame, overruling the Ino-Shika-Cho alliance in the process 285.

Their relationship was tested when Wanzhao challenged Manji in Amenominaka Space to learn the true strength of the man who developed his Karma 326. Wanzhao successfully caught Manji off guard and temporarily killed him with All-Killing Ash Bones, but was alarmed when he realized that the body he had struck was Manji’s real body 326. After Manji resurrected and revealed himself as the Sage of Six Paths, Wanzhao continued the battle despite learning the full truth of his father’s identity 327. Their confrontation remained marked by mutual respect, with Manji treating the fight partly as a lesson for his son 328.

Sasuke

Manji served as Sasuke’s mentor during a three-year training journey. Sasuke’s admiration and affection for Manji grew during this period, while Manji displayed warmth, concern, and patience toward him 319. After their return to Konoha, Manji remained confident enough in his own capabilities to volunteer as Team 7’s opponent in a growth assessment 324. During the assessment, Manji praised Sasuke’s combination of Yatagarasu Sage Art, Sharingan, and Flying Thunder God while noting the limitations in Sasuke’s combat repertoire 325.

Key Events

• Birth of Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo and Hamura – Manji witnesses the birth of Kaguya's twin sons, Hagoromo and Hamura, marking the beginning of the Ōtsutsuki bloodline's influence on the world. 9
• Mastery of All Sage Arts – Manji visits Ryūchi Cave, passes its trials, and forms a contract with the Black Snake Sage, adding Dragon Sage Arts to his repertoire. 9
• Sealing of Kaguya – Hagoromo and Hamura seal their mother, Kaguya, using Chibaku Tensei; Black Zetsu attempts to flee but is stopped by Manji. 23
• Gift of the Six Paths Sword and Nine Tailed Beasts – Hagoromo presents Manji with the Six Paths Sword, Six Paths Ninja Tools, and entrusts him with the Nine Tailed Beasts, asking Manji to find them a sanctuary. Hamura departs for the moon with Kaguya. 23
• Establishment of the Ninja Sect – Hagoromo founds the Ninja Sect, naming it after Manji and referring to him as the "Sage of Six Paths." Manji buries White Eyebrow's remains on Mount Myōboku. 27
• Compilation of World History – Manji begins compiling a comprehensive history of the world on Mount Myōboku, editing his own past to present a more heroic image. 27
• Mistaken Identity as the Sage of Six Paths – A century after seclusion, Manji returns to the mortal realm and is mistaken for the Sage of Six Paths by villagers; he discovers that "Six Paths Temple" has replaced "Manji Temple." 28
• Invention of Hand-Seal Jutsu – Indra invents the use of hand seals to manipulate chakra, creating fire. Hagoromo decides to teach this new jutsu to all Ninja Sect disciples. Manji considers scaring Indra to awaken his Sharingan. 39
• Trials of Indra and Asura – Hagoromo assigns trials to determine the next Ninja Sect leader. Indra completes his task swiftly; Asura returns with commoners he aided. Manji categorizes history into the Ancient Era and the Ninja Sect Era. 42
• Fall of the Ninja Sect and Rise of Clan Wars – Twenty years after the Ninja Sect's collapse, Senju and Uchiha clans emerge as the strongest, with reincarnations Shuichi (Senju) and Senichi (Uchiha). Manji develops a new "Six Paths Power" capable of granting immense strength. 58
• Discovery of the Ninja Sect in Ruins – Manji finds the Ninja Sect completely destroyed and observes the Uchiha Clan attempting to capture Kurama using their Sharingan. 59
• Relief for Starving Refugees – Witnessing widespread suffering from clan wars, Manji orders the Six Paths Religion to provide relief to starving refugees. He meets Uchiha Fox, who is determined to unify the Ninja World. 89
• Matatabi's Sacrifice – The Tailed Beasts force Manji to make a decision by sacrificing Matatabi. 143
• Global Purge of Evil – Manji manifests five powerful clones with different Immortal Art attributes to purge the Ninja World of corrupt clans, bandits, and oppressive rulers. He personally eliminates deeply sinful kingpins. 143 144
• Creation of the Pure Land – After completing the purge, Manji creates a Pure Land and sentences deceased clan heads (Uchiha Gen, Senju Gao, Uzumaki Clan Head) to expand it eternally using pickaxes. Ordinary people celebrate newfound peace. 145
• Resurrection of Matatabi – Matatabi is resurrected and reunites with Manji in a remote forest, showing kindness and excitement. 149
• Relocation of Hyuga and Ōtsutsuki Clans – Manji moves the Hyuga and Ōtsutsuki clans to Mount Myōboku for sustainability and military power. 149
• Appointment of Feudal Lords – Manji appoints mortal officials as feudal lords to govern the Ninja World, establishing rules to prevent national wars and containing the Indra–Asura rivalry. 149
• Takeover of the Moon – Manji retrieves the Tenseigan from the Branch Family Head, blinding him, and incapacitates the Branch Family with Sage Art: Yatagarasu Illusion. He informs the Main Family Head that the moon is now under Mount Myōboku's administration. Manji reveals his identity as the Sage of Six Paths. 78
• Streamlining of Ninja World Forces – Manji returns to the Ninja World and disbands small, weak, or troublesome clans, bringing order to the power structure. He restores Gamamaru's peak strength using his Yin Seal technique. 157
• Mount Myōboku's Modernization – Gamamaru introduces smartphones to Mount Myōboku, which Manji approves. Mount Myōboku enters an era of rapid development, producing films and establishing a family chat group. Manji decides to visit the Pure Land. 157
• Defeat of Kakuzu’s Assassination Attempt – When Kakuzu infiltrates Konoha to assassinate him, Manji easily defeats and immobilizes the young ninja with immense sealing light. 183
• Temporary Hokage of Konoha – Following Shimura Danzō’s removal for grave crimes, Manji temporarily assumes control of Konoha, announces an end to the war, and begins pursuing ceasefire negotiations. 265
• Return to Mount Myōboku – After several hundred years away, Manji returns to Mount Myōboku, reunites with its sages, sees Kaguya and Uchiha Hikari at Longevity Peak, and offers to cook for them. 225
• Konoha Political Intervention – Manji forces the Ino-Shika-Cho clans to alter their traditional team structure so Wanzhao, Ino, and Torune Aburame can form Team One. 285
• Battle Against the Akatsuki – Manji and Tsunade confront the entire Akatsuki; Manji destroys their opening assault with Ultra-Big Ball: Deep Crimson Rasengan. 296
• Destruction of Four Paths of Pain – Manji destroys four of Pain’s Six Paths, retrieves Hatake Sakumo’s body, and leaves before Pain can stop him. 298
• Defeat of Obito’s Attempt to Contain Him – Manji escapes Obito’s separate dimension, nearly kills Obito with Purple Lightning, and identifies the approximate five-minute limit of Obito’s Intangibility. 312 313
• Training of Sasuke and Team 7 Assessment – After training Sasuke for three years, Manji returns with Team 7 to Konoha, volunteers to test the team’s growth, and counters their strongest combined techniques with basic elemental ninjutsu. 319 324 325
• Battle Against Wanzhao – In Amenominaka Space, Wanzhao temporarily kills Manji with All-Killing Ash Bones; Manji resurrects, retrieves the Six Paths Sword, and continues fighting his son as the Sage of Six Paths. 326 327
• Deflection of the World-Extinguishing Ash Bone Bomb – Manji uses Amenominaka during his battle with Wanzhao to redirect Wanzhao’s World-Extinguishing Ash Bone Bomb back at him. 328
• Infinite Tsukuyomi Crisis and Public Revelation – After Kaguya partially resurrects, activates the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and Uchiha Hikari deploys an Impure World Reincarnation army, Manji remains unaffected by the genjutsu, severs Hikari’s control over the army, and publicly confirms that Manji is the Sage of Six Paths. 342
• Discovery of White-Browed Toad’s Original Intent – Manji realizes that White-Browed Toad likely admitted and cultivated him partly to oppose the Ōtsutsuki, but accepts this without resentment. 346
• Renewed Observer Role After a Reset – Following a reset cycle, Manji adopts a more detached observer role, prioritizing plot stability while monitoring new disruptions such as Senju Gen’s ambitions and Uchiha Fox’s invasion of Mount Myōboku. 373 388 409