Sasuke

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Sasuke
Alias(es)	Uchiha Sasuke
Gender	Masculine
Affiliation	Taka (Hawk Team)
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; leader of his team
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 20

Power Progression

Stage	Advancement	Details
Academy student	Foundational taijutsu	Defeated Hyuga Ning Xue in a practical combat class, though Ning Xue had deliberately concealed his actual skill. 20
Chunin Exams	Cursed Seal acquired	Orochimaru marked Sasuke with the Cursed Seal, granting him access to dangerous surges of power. 62 65
Orochimaru's defeat	Cursed Seal stabilized	Sasuke devoured Orochimaru's mental power and retained the Cursed Seal without Orochimaru's will or influence. 226 227 228
Post-Orochimaru	Cursed Seal Level One	Demonstrated controlled first-stage transformations and Lightning Release-enhanced swordsmanship. 149 252
Clash with Kakuzu	Cursed Seal Level Two	Used his fully transformed second state, including its wing-like palm appendages, to contend with Kakuzu's five hearts and elemental puppets. 254 260
Battle with Itachi	Kirin	Completed and released Kirin during his confrontation with Itachi at the abandoned Uchiha stronghold. 258 284 285
After Itachi's death	Mangekyō Sharingan	Awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and manifested Amaterasu when Madara Uchiha appeared. 286 289
Ryūchi Cave training	Senjutsu	Mastered Ryūchi Cave senjutsu alongside Ning Xue after approximately one month of training. 299
Conflict with Danzo	Half-Body Susanoo	Advanced Susanoo from its skeletal form into a massive armored Half-Body Susanoo, capable of wielding a chakra bow and Amaterasu-enhanced arrows. 332 333

Background / History

As a child, Sasuke sought to grow strong enough to earn his father’s recognition and catch up to his brother, Itachi. During a practical combat class, he defeated Hyuga Ningxue, though he sensed Ningxue had deliberately held back. Sasuke ultimately set the concern aside to focus on becoming stronger. 20

The destruction of the Uchiha clan left Sasuke as its sole survivor. The loss intensified his coldness, isolation, and hatred; he harshly rejected Naruto’s attempt at friendship and sympathy. 33

During the Chunin Exams, Orochimaru identified Sasuke as a target. Sasuke confronted his fear of snakes, used his Sharingan to read a giant python’s movements, and destroyed it with the Great Fireball Jutsu before learning it was Orochimaru’s puppet. Orochimaru then bit him and transferred power into him through the Cursed Seal. 62

The Cursed Seal later activated in battle, granting Sasuke enough power and speed to defeat a monster, but leaving him unconscious afterward. 65

After Orochimaru’s reincarnation attempt failed, Sasuke fought him directly. With Ning Xue’s assistance in Orochimaru’s mental realm, Sasuke devoured Orochimaru’s mental power and absorbed the Cursed Seal, retaining its power while eliminating Orochimaru’s will and influence. 226 227 228

Sasuke subsequently traveled with Suigetsu and Ning Xue, seeking the ownerless Kubikiribōchō and later visiting one of Orochimaru’s island facilities in search of a specific individual. There, he led the group through cells containing imprisoned test subjects and eventually encountered Karin. 234 235 237 238

Ning Xue later challenged Sasuke’s long-held belief that Itachi alone destroyed the Uchiha clan. The possibility of outside assistance, Konoha’s involvement, and Itachi’s intention to spare him caused Sasuke to question the hatred that had driven him for years. 245 246

Sasuke located Itachi at an abandoned Uchiha base in the Land of Fire and confronted him alone. During their battle, Itachi explained the Mangekyō Sharingan’s destructive cost and implied Madara Uchiha’s involvement in the clan massacre. Sasuke ultimately survived the confrontation, while Itachi died from his injuries and preexisting illness. 280 281 285

Following Itachi’s death, Madara revealed that Itachi had implanted a technique in Sasuke that activated Amaterasu upon seeing Madara’s Sharingan. Madara also claimed that Danzō Shimura, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura were among Konoha’s leaders who ordered the Uchiha clan massacre. 286 287

After confirming his new targets, Sasuke buried Itachi and formally named his team Taka, or Hawk. He awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and aligned his revenge with Ning Xue’s own hostility toward Danzō and Konoha’s upper ranks. 289

Seeking power independent of Madara’s guidance, Sasuke traveled with Ning Xue to Ryūchi Cave. After surviving its trials and training for roughly a month, the two mastered senjutsu before returning to Taka’s broader campaign against Konoha’s leadership. 290 291 292 299

Appearance

Sasuke is notably attractive, drawing excited attention from a dessert-shop waitress. He is typically expressionless and reserved. 234

• Three-tomoe Sharingan, used to track and predict attacks. 253
• Mangekyō Sharingan, awakened following Itachi’s death and marked by a more intricate eye pattern. 286 289
• Wields the Kusanagi Sword, including channeling Chidori through its blade. 253
• Cursed Seal Level Two causes a physical transformation, turning his skin ash-gray and lengthening his hair while enhancing his abilities. 254
• In Cursed Seal Level Two, he manifests broad, wing-like palm appendages from his back for aerial movement and defense. 254 309 330

Personality

Sasuke is calm, focused, and sparing with words. He remains composed in dangerous situations and prioritizes his objectives, often appearing cold or dismissive toward others. 61 234 238

His grief over the Uchiha massacre hardened into isolation and hatred, particularly toward Itachi. Though initially resistant, he is capable of reconsidering his convictions when confronted with evidence that challenges them. 33 245 246

The death of Itachi and Madara’s revelations leave Sasuke emotionally shaken, but also give his hatred a new focus: Danzō, Madara, and Konoha’s elders who participated in the Uchiha clan’s destruction. He forms Taka around this pursuit of revenge. 285 287 289

In battle, Sasuke is confident and at times arrogant, relying on direct action, rapid analysis, and calculated tactics. He shows little patience for opponents’ posturing or for distractions during a mission. 226 250 258

Despite his fixation on revenge, Sasuke can show restraint when considering his team’s strength and the limitations of his ocular power. He delays immediate action against Danzō in order to develop the Mangekyō Sharingan further and improve Taka’s chances of success. 302

Sasuke does not fully trust Madara’s guidance and instead seeks strength through his own training, including the pursuit of Ryūchi Cave senjutsu. 299

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Sasuke’s three-tomoe Sharingan provides advanced visual tracking and combat prediction.

• Analyzed the giant python’s movements during the Chunin Exams. 62
• Tracked Kakuzu’s fireballs, allowing Sasuke to weave through their trajectories. 253
• Enabled him to predict Kakuzu’s attacks and evade his initial restraint attempt. 250
• Used genjutsu to verify Kakuzu’s information about Itachi’s location. 260
• Tracked Orochimaru’s White Phosphorus Great Snake form and its attacks during their battle. 227
• Saw through Tagorihime’s palace illusion at Ryūchi Cave. 292

Mangekyō Sharingan

Sasuke awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan after Itachi’s death. Its use provides enormous offensive and defensive power but rapidly drains his ocular power and causes severe physical strain. 286 289 309 333

• Activated Amaterasu against Madara after Itachi’s implanted protective technique reacted to Madara’s Sharingan. 286 287
• Used Amaterasu to burn Fū Yamanaka’s weapon and engulf Torune Aburame in black flames. 332
• Manifested Susanoo as a skeletal defense before advancing it into Half-Body Susanoo. 309 332
• Formed a chakra bow within Half-Body Susanoo and fired an Amaterasu-enhanced arrow at Danzō. 333
• Overuse left him dizzy and slowed his reactions against the Third Raikage and Danzō. 309 333

Chidori

Sasuke’s primary Lightning Release assassination technique, which he can use directly or channel through his sword.

• Killed Setsuna during a coordinated battle with Ning Xue. 147
• Critically injured Orochimaru with a single attack. 226
• Used Chidori Senbon to injure Orochimaru’s White Phosphorus Great Snake form. 227
• Channeled through the Kusanagi Sword to maximize its cutting power. 253
• Pierced Kakuzu’s chest after using a clone-and-snake feint. 254
• Severed all four of Hidan’s limbs, incapacitating him despite his immortality. 258
• Used Chidori Sharp Spear to pierce Hidan’s chest and later strike Baku from long range. 250 331
• Used Chidori Blade to nearly decapitate Hidan before the Jashin ritual immobilized him. 252
• Used Chidori Current to paralyze Danzō before cutting him in half with the Kusanagi Sword. 335

Cursed Seal

Sasuke possesses the power of Orochimaru’s Cursed Seal without Orochimaru’s will after absorbing it in the mental realm. 228

• Initially granted immense power and speed, but caused him to faint after activation. 65
• Activated Cursed Seal Level One to enhance his physical ability and Lightning Release swordsmanship. 149 252
• Allows access to Cursed Seal Level Two, which physically transforms and enhances him. 254
• Used its wing-like palm appendages for flight, maneuvering, and defense against the Third Raikage and Raikage A. 254 309 330
• Used to unleash powerful Lightning Release against Kakuzu. 260

Fire Release

Sasuke uses Fire Release for powerful ranged attacks and battlefield control.

• Defeated Orochimaru’s giant python puppet with the Great Fireball Jutsu. 62
• Countered Hidan’s scythe assault with a Fireball Jutsu. 256
• Used a Great Fireball to distract and injure Hidan while preparing Kirin. 258
• Used a Great Fireball Jutsu to disperse Danzō’s Baku summon. 331

Kirin

A lightning technique Sasuke prepares by creating a thunderstorm before directing its destructive force at an opponent.

• Began preparing Kirin against Kakuzu after incapacitating Hidan. 258
• Released Kirin during his final battle against Itachi, creating a massive lightning strike at the Uchiha stronghold. 284 285

Snake Techniques

Sasuke employs white snakes for capture, misdirection, mobility, and substitution.

• Restrained Hidan and Kakuzu while demanding information on Itachi. 251
• Used a white snake with a clone to outmaneuver Kakuzu and create an opening for Chidori. 254
• Used Snake Substitution to evade Itachi’s attacks. 281
• Escaped Danzō’s Wood Release, Wood Root Burial through Orochimaru’s Snake Substitution before counterattacking. 335
• Used summoned snakes to intercept incoming shuriken while fighting alongside Ning Xue. 304

Senjutsu

Sasuke trained at Ryūchi Cave and mastered its senjutsu after approximately one month. His decision to acquire sage arts reflected his desire to strengthen himself without relying solely on Madara or the Mangekyō Sharingan. 290 299

Tactical Combat

Sasuke rapidly evaluates enemy abilities and adapts his approach.

• Coordinated silently with Ning Xue to defeat Kusuna and Setsuna. 147
• Shared his observations of Hidan and Kakuzu’s abilities after Ning Xue interrupted Hidan’s ritual. 252
• Used substitution, clones, snakes, swordplay, and elemental techniques to contend with Kakuzu’s multiple hearts and puppets. 251 254 255
• Identified Danzō’s Izanagi after observing his apparent death and reappearance, then tracked the remaining Sharingan on Danzō’s arm to assess its limits. 332 333
• Deduced the locations of Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura from Taka’s reconnaissance, deciding to target Koharu first and use the Anbu response to locate Homura. 319

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kusanagi Sword — Sasuke’s sword; used in close combat and as a conduit for Chidori. 253
• Kunai — Used in an attempted strike against Kakuzu’s Earth Spear defense. 253
• Jar of scarlet eyes — A container of unidentified scarlet eyes entrusted to Karin and Jugo; Sasuke intends to replace his own eyes with them after developing his Mangekyō power further. 290 302

Relationships

• Itachi Uchiha — Sasuke’s brother and the central target of his hatred following the Uchiha clan massacre. After Itachi’s death, Sasuke learns that Itachi had sought to protect him and had implanted a technique to defend him from Madara. 33 285 286 287
• Uzumaki Naruto — Former classmate and teammate. Naruto attempts to befriend Sasuke after the massacre and later protects him from Orochimaru; Sasuke initially rejects his sympathy. 33 62
• Haruno Sakura — Teammate during the Chunin Exams; she follows Sasuke’s directions while fighting Orochimaru’s python puppet. 62
• Hyuga Ning Xue — Early sparring opponent and later close combat partner. They coordinate through hand signals, cooperate against Orochimaru, fight Akatsuki members Kakuzu and Hidan together, master Ryūchi Cave senjutsu together, and share a common goal of revenge against Danzō and Konoha’s upper ranks. 20 147 228 260 289 299
• Orochimaru — Former mentor who sought Sasuke as a vessel. Sasuke ultimately destroys Orochimaru’s will and absorbs the Cursed Seal’s power. 62 226 228
• Suigetsu — Team member who travels with Sasuke in search of Kubikiribōchō and other objectives. Sasuke accepts Suigetsu’s request to retrieve Zabuza’s sword and later relies on him as part of Taka. 233 234 237 289
• Karin — Recruited after Sasuke finds her in an Orochimaru facility; she later shows concern for his safety, supports him after his battle with Itachi, and accepts responsibility for the jar of scarlet eyes. 238 277 285 290
• Jugo — Team member who arrives with Suigetsu and Karin after the battle against Kakuzu and Hidan. He offers to retrieve Sasuke’s severed Cursed Seal wings after the battle with Itachi, but Sasuke declines. 260 285
• Kakuzu — Akatsuki opponent defeated through Sasuke and Ning Xue’s combined efforts; Kakuzu provides information on Itachi’s location before his death. 250 260
• Hidan — Akatsuki opponent whose ritual nearly kills Sasuke; Sasuke later dismembers and incapacitates him. 251 252 258
• Kisame Hoshigaki — Akatsuki gatekeeper at the abandoned Uchiha base, who permits Sasuke to enter alone under Itachi’s instructions. 277
• Madara Uchiha — A figure implicated in the Uchiha clan massacre and the recipient of Itachi’s postmortem Amaterasu trap. Sasuke regards him as one of his true enemies and remains openly hostile toward him. 281 286 289 324
• Danzō Shimura — One of Sasuke’s principal revenge targets after Madara identifies him as an official who ordered the Uchiha massacre. Sasuke later pursues and battles Danzō at the Five Kage Summit. 287 289 330 335
• Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura — Konoha elders identified as participants in the order to destroy the Uchiha clan. Sasuke plans to eliminate them as part of his revenge campaign, initially targeting Koharu. 287 302 319 320
• Third Raikage — Sasuke and Ning Xue fought the Third Raikage while he was under Kabuto’s control. The battle pushed Sasuke’s Mangekyō Sharingan and Cursed Seal defenses to their limits. 309 311
• Raikage A — Intercepted Sasuke during the Five Kage Summit. Sasuke used his Sharingan, Chidori, and Cursed Seal palm-wing defense to survive A’s overwhelming speed and Lightning Release-enhanced attacks. 330

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy and Uchiha Massacre

Sasuke first appears as a popular Academy student and Ning Xue’s sparring opponent. After the Uchiha clan’s destruction, he becomes the sole survivor and withdraws from those around him. 20 33

Chunin Exams and Orochimaru’s Mark

Sasuke fights alongside Naruto and Sakura in the Forest of Death, receives Orochimaru’s Cursed Seal, and first experiences its overwhelming but unstable power. 61 62 65

Orochimaru’s Defeat

Sasuke confronts Orochimaru when the latter attempts to take his body. With Ning Xue’s help, Sasuke turns the possession attempt against Orochimaru, destroys his will, and claims the Cursed Seal’s power. 226 227 228

Formation of Sasuke’s Team

Sasuke travels with Suigetsu and Ning Xue, searches for Kubikiribōchō, investigates Orochimaru’s island facility, and encounters Karin. He acts as the group’s leader, with the others following his direction. 234 235 238

Clash with Kakuzu and Hidan

While pursuing information on Itachi, Sasuke fights Kakuzu and Hidan beside Ning Xue. He survives Hidan’s ritual through Ning Xue’s intervention, uses Cursed Seal Level Two against Kakuzu, incapacitates Hidan, and helps secure Kakuzu’s defeat. 250 252 254 258 260

Pursuit of Itachi

After learning from Kakuzu that Itachi is in the Land of Fire, Sasuke proceeds to the abandoned Uchiha base. He enters alone at Kisame’s command, placing his confrontation with Itachi above his team’s immediate safety. 260 277

Inside the base, Sasuke confronts Itachi and learns of the Mangekyō Sharingan’s price, Madara’s possible involvement in the Uchiha massacre, and the possibility that Konoha’s leadership allowed the tragedy to occur. Sasuke’s battle with Itachi ends in Itachi’s death and leaves Sasuke severely injured. 280 281 284 285

Revelation of the Uchiha Massacre and Taka’s Formation

Madara approaches Sasuke after Itachi’s death and reveals that Itachi’s final forehead tap implanted a technique to protect Sasuke from Madara. He also identifies Danzō, Koharu, and Homura as the Konoha authorities who ordered the Uchiha clan massacre. 286 287

Sasuke buries Itachi, awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, and formally names his group Taka. With Ning Xue and the other members supporting his purpose, he redirects his revenge toward Madara, Danzō, and the Konoha elders. 289

Ryūchi Cave Training

Sasuke leads Ning Xue to Ryūchi Cave to obtain greater power and train in sage arts. He identifies and dispels the cave’s initial genjutsu, survives its trials, and masters senjutsu with Ning Xue after a month of training. 290 292 299

Campaign Against Konoha’s Elders

After deciding not to rush an attack before his Mangekyō power is sufficiently developed, Sasuke directs Taka to gather intelligence on Danzō, Koharu, and Homura. He later infiltrates the Land of Fire with Ning Xue and Suigetsu, deduces the elders’ locations, and chooses Koharu as their first target. 302 319 320

Five Kage Summit and Battle with Danzō

Guided toward the Land of Iron, Sasuke and his allies infiltrate the Five Kage Summit to assassinate Danzō. Sasuke endures Raikage A’s interception, pursues Danzō with Ning Xue and Suigetsu, and confronts Danzō’s Izanagi, his Sharingan-filled arm, and his Root guards. 324 330 331 332

During the battle, Sasuke employs Amaterasu, Susanoo, Chidori Current, Snake Substitution, and Chidori Sharp Spear. He advances Susanoo to its Half-Body stage, but the strain on his Mangekyō Sharingan becomes a major limitation as Danzō attempts to wear him down. 332 333 335

Trivia

• Sasuke paid for his group’s dessert-shop meal when Suigetsu admitted he had no money. 235
• He is described as drawing as much attention from the dessert-shop waitress as Ning Xue. 234
• Sasuke’s initial uncertainty about Ning Xue’s deliberately restrained sparring foreshadowed their later cooperation. 20 147
• Sasuke named his team Taka because its sole purpose was revenge. 289
• He initially formed his team partly to prevent others from interfering with his confrontation with Itachi. 277