Hagoromo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo (羽衣)
Alias(es)	Sage of the Ninja Sect 110
Species/Race	Ōtsutsuki
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ninja Sect — founder and leader 27
Occupation/Role	Founder of the Ninja Sect; teacher and guardian of the mortal world
Status	Deceased; later active in the Pure Land 50 167
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	16	Awakened through grief and rage after discovering Haori had been sacrificed beneath the God Tree.
Mount Myōboku senjutsu	19	Mastered senjutsu after cultivating under Manji on Longevity Peak.
Rinnegan	20	Activated when Hamura was critically wounded during their forced battle.
Tomoe Rinnegan and Six Paths Staff	22	Awakened a higher Rinnegan state and manifested a Yin-Yang Release staff with Truth-Seeking Orbs during the battle against Kaguya.
Mount Myōboku Immortal Art	365	In a later account, he successfully merged natural energy with chakra after a day of training under Manji.
Rinnegan and Six Paths Power	366	In the later account, Manji directly bestowed the Rinnegan and his version of Six Paths Power; Hagoromo mastered Yin-Yang Release within days.
Peak Six Paths combat power	366 367	Wielded the Sword of Amenonuhoko and Truth-Seeking Orbs, fought Kaguya and Hamura simultaneously, and used Six Paths: Planetary Devastation.

Background / History

Hagoromo was born to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya alongside his younger brother, Hamura. Raised to regard the God Tree as a sacred source of life, he initially accepted Kaguya's teachings without question. Gamamaru led the brothers to observe the dead wasteland surrounding the tree, forcing Hagoromo to confront the fact that it was draining the land rather than nourishing it. 15

His doubts became certainty after he discovered a cavern beneath the God Tree filled with human cocoons. There, he found Haori dead among the sacrifices; the trauma awakened his Three-Tomoe Sharingan. 16 362 Hagoromo later turned against both Kaguya and the outsider occupying Hamura's body after learning the truth of the sacrifices. 364

Manji became Hagoromo's mentor, teaching him senjutsu, philosophy, and the need to build strength before seeking revenge. Hagoromo regarded Manji with deep reverence, having grown up on stories of the legendary figure and made offerings at Manji Temple. 19

Appearance

Hagoromo is an Ōtsutsuki man with prominent horns and long white hair. In his empowered state, he wears white robes, bears purple Rinnegan, and is accompanied by floating Truth-Seeking Orbs. 45 330 366

• White hair draped over his shoulders 45
• Horns characteristic of his Ōtsutsuki heritage 330
• Purple Rinnegan following its awakening or bestowal 20 366
• Truth-Seeking Orbs and the Sword of Amenonuhoko in Six Paths combat 366 367

Personality

Hagoromo is compassionate, humble, and deeply committed to protecting ordinary people. Though capable of using overwhelming chakra to build the Ninja Sect's headquarters instantly, he chose to labor beside his followers, believing unity—not raw power—was the sect's foundation. 27

He is also resolute when the world is threatened. Hagoromo was prepared to oppose Kaguya, Hamura, and even Indra despite their family bond, judging that no relationship outweighed the safety of the world. 45 His grief over Haori's death and the collapse of his family remained a central source of pain, but Manji's guidance pushed him to turn that grief into action. 365

Abilities & Skills

Dōjutsu

Hagoromo possesses both the Sharingan and Rinnegan.

• Awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan following Haori's death. 16
• Activated the Rinnegan during Hamura's near-death experience. 20
• Later mastered the Rinnegan's abilities and Yin-Yang Release within days after receiving Manji's Six Paths Power. 366
• Used Rinnegan perception to identify and counter Kaguya's spatial technique, Yomotsu Hirasaka. 367

Mount Myōboku Immortal Art

Manji trained Hagoromo in Mount Myōboku's senjutsu and taught him to balance natural energy with his chakra. 19 365

• Successfully merged natural energy with chakra after a day of cultivation in the later account. 365
• Used Mount Myōboku Immortal Art chakra to restore damaged land, redirect rivers, and aid civilians harmed by Kaguya's rule. 370
• His rapid mastery was attributed to exceptional aptitude and his Sharingan. 365

Six Paths Power

Manji's version of Six Paths Power greatly amplified Hagoromo's chakra, ocular abilities, and combat potential. 366

• Allowed rapid mastery of Rinnegan techniques and Yin-Yang Release. 366
• Enabled him to contend with Kaguya's immense chakra and Hamura's Tenseigan simultaneously. 367
• Supported the manifestation and control of Truth-Seeking Orbs. 366 367

Yin-Yang Release and Truth-Seeking Orbs

Hagoromo can create and shape Truth-Seeking Orbs through Yin-Yang Release.

• Manifested the Six Paths Staff and Truth-Seeking Orbs during the battle against Kaguya. 22
• Formed the orbs into shields, blades, and whips in battle. 367
• Used them to block Kaguya's Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack. 367

Six Paths: Planetary Devastation

Hagoromo's Chibaku Tensei technique creates a massive celestial seal.

• In one account, he and Hamura used it to seal Kaguya. 23
• In a later account, he used Six Paths: Planetary Devastation against Kaguya and the Ten-Tails, drawing stone and parts of the Ten-Tails into the sky to form a rocky celestial body. 367
• He subsequently divided the Ten-Tails into nine Tailed Beasts and sealed them. 369

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Six Paths Staff — A primitive Yin-Yang Release staff manifested alongside his Truth-Seeking Orbs. 22
• Sword of Amenonuhoko — A divine weapon Hagoromo wielded after mastering the Rinnegan and Yin-Yang Release. 366 367
• Six Paths Ninja Tools — Six artifacts crafted from the God Tree and presented to Manji after Kaguya's sealing. 23

Relationships

• Ōtsutsuki Kaguya — Mother and eventual enemy. Hagoromo opposed her sacrifices, the God Tree's harvesting of humans, and her plans for the world. 15 20 364
• Ōtsutsuki Hamura — Younger brother. They initially investigated the God Tree together and fought beside one another against Kaguya; later accounts depict Hamura as an opponent after his body was taken over. 15 22 364 367
• Manji — Mentor. Manji trained Hagoromo in senjutsu and philosophy; Hagoromo founded the Ninja Sect in Manji's name and continued to treat him with reverence even after surpassing him in power. 19 27 29
• Gamamaru — Guide who first challenged Hagoromo's belief in the God Tree and led him toward Manji. 15 16
• Haori — Her death beneath the God Tree devastated Hagoromo and awakened his Sharingan. 16 362
• Indra — Elder son. Hagoromo recognized Indra's exceptional talent but rejected his arrogance, cruelty, and reliance on force as disqualifying traits for leadership. 41 43
• Asura — Younger son and chosen successor of the Ninja Sect. Hagoromo valued Asura's compassion and intended to raise his power to match Indra's. 41 43
• Sarutobi — A child brought to the Ninja Sect by Manji. Hagoromo named him Sarutobi and accepted him into the sect. 35

Story Role / Major Arcs

God Tree Investigation

Hagoromo and Hamura begin questioning Kaguya's teachings after Gamamaru reveals that the God Tree is draining the world's vitality. Hagoromo later discovers the human sacrifices beneath it and loses Haori, awakening the Sharingan. 15 16

Training Under Manji

After meeting Manji at Mount Myōboku, Hagoromo learns the truth about Kaguya's betrayal and trains in senjutsu. He develops profound respect for Manji as both a teacher and the hero of the stories from his childhood. 17 19

War Against Kaguya

Hagoromo confronts Kaguya, is forced to battle a controlled Hamura, and awakens the Rinnegan. He later fights alongside Hamura and Manji against Kaguya and helps seal her through Chibaku Tensei. 20 22 23

A later account instead has Hagoromo receive Rinnegan and Six Paths Power from Manji, defeat Kaguya and Hamura in direct combat, use Six Paths: Planetary Devastation, and divide the Ten-Tails into the nine Tailed Beasts. 365 366 367 369

Founding of the Ninja Sect

Following Kaguya's defeat, Hagoromo established the Ninja Sect to spread chakra, compassion, and peace. He named Manji its founder and had him honored worldwide as the Sage of Six Paths, a title derived from the Six Paths Sword. 27

Succession Crisis

As he aged, Hagoromo tested Indra and Asura to determine the Ninja Sect's successor. He chose Asura because of his capacity for empathy and connection, despite Indra's superior talent and efficiency. 41 42 43

Final Conflict and Death

Hagoromo fought Manji when Manji intervened to take Indra away for training. Despite having passed part of his power to Asura, Hagoromo fought at immense strength and absorbed Manji's sage-energy attack to protect the land below. 48 He later died after entrusting his Rinnegan to Manji; his soul was subsequently sealed within the eye. 50 51

Notable Quotes

“The foundation of the Ninja Sect lies not in power, but in unity.” 27

“If the world were threatened, whether it was my own mother, my son, or my brother, I would never show mercy!” 45