Shōji

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Uchiha Shōji (将司)
Alias(es)	Liu Heng — the consciousness that merged with Shōji's original soul and became the dominant personality 2 3
Species/Race	Human; Uchiha clan member
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Uchiha Clan; formerly Konohagakure and its Anbu; Iwagakure 54 157 445
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; former Vice Captain of Iwagakure's Jōnin Squad; Fourth Tsuchikage 160 445 479
Status	Alive 533
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two-Tomoe Sharingan	2	Reached during the Third Shinobi World War after repeated combat against Kirigakure; could challenge ordinary Kiri jōnin.
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	2 5	Advanced after the Nine-Tails' attack; used the form to prove his qualification for the Uchiha Clan Assembly.
Mangekyō Sharingan	2 86 93	Awakened through the fusion of Liu Heng and Shōji's souls; initially concealed, then revealed during the Uchiha–Konoha confrontation.
Third-stage Susanoo control	167	Achieved stable control over the third stage of Susanoo.
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan	389	Obtained through Fugaku's eye transplant; grants approximately one-second future sight during full-power dōjutsu use.
Wood Release cell enhancement	477	Endured a high-concentration First Hokage cell injection, strengthened his dōjutsu power, and began his eyes' evolution toward the Rinnegan.
Sage Mode	488	Learned to enter Sage Mode by remaining still and gathering natural energy; its completion was compared to Naruto's Sage Mode against Pain.
Nine Tomoe Rinnegan	524	Manifested a Nine Tomoe Rinnegan, shocking Obito, Orochimaru, and Black Zetsu.

Background / History

Early life and soul fusion

Shōji graduated from the Ninja Academy at nine and awakened his Sharingan at ten. During the Third Shinobi World War, he fought Kirigakure forces, killed more than a dozen enemy ninja, and was promoted to chūnin in Konoha Year 46. Before Liu Heng's arrival, he was regarded as a talented but not exceptional Uchiha, with strength between Elite Chūnin and Special Jōnin. 2

At fourteen, Shōji's body became host to Liu Heng. Their souls and memories completely merged, leaving Liu Heng as the dominant consciousness while preserving Shōji's emotions, bonds, and ninja experience. The fusion triggered Shōji's Mangekyō Sharingan. 2 3

Konoha and the Uchiha crisis

After learning of the pressure placed on the Uchiha Clan by Konoha's leadership, Shōji resolved to prevent the clan's destruction. His initial strategy was to gather allies, gain influence in the Clan Assembly, seek a peaceful settlement if possible, and prepare for conflict if negotiation failed. 3 4

He publicly revealed only his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to Elder Genran, earned admission to future Clan Meetings, and advocated answering Konoha's call to fight Kumogakure in order to restore trust in the Uchiha. 5 7 14 15

Shōji later joined Konoha's Anbu. Hiruzen viewed him as a reliable Uchiha who protected comrades and followed orders, while Shōji used the position to expand his influence and assess Hiruzen's intentions. 49 54

When the conflict with Konoha became open, Shōji revealed that his primary loyalty lay with the Uchiha Clan rather than the village. His Mangekyō Sharingan gave the clan a symbol around which its elders and younger fighters could rally. 86 93

Exodus to Iwagakure

Following the Uchiha Clan's departure from Konoha, Shōji led the clan into Iwagakure. He urged restraint after arrival, promising that the clan would reclaim its justice only after it had recovered its strength and secured its position. 154

Ōnoki supported the Uchiha's integration into Iwagakure and appointed Shōji Deputy Leader—later Vice Captain—of the village's Jōnin Squad despite his youth. Shōji handled the role cautiously, relying on Kitsuchi and Ido while navigating resistance from established Iwagakure clans. 157 160

He also became the supervising jōnin of a squad consisting of Itachi, Kurotsuchi, and Deidara, shaping them into a trusted next generation of operatives. 260 277 380

Rise as Tsuchikage

Shōji's battlefield achievements, military initiatives, and political support from Ōnoki elevated him above Iwagakure's other candidates. He became the Fourth Tsuchikage and gained authority to direct the village's forces and development projects. 445 474 479

As Tsuchikage, he supplied Iwagakure with Chakra Armor and new weapons, delegated major responsibilities to Kitsuchi, Deidara, Kurotsuchi, and Kabuto, and worked to prevent the Uchiha Clan from repeating the isolationist behavior that had endangered it in Konoha. 474

Ambition for the Shinobi World

Shōji ultimately declared his plan to unify the Shinobi World under Iwagakure, using Obito and the Akatsuki as catalysts for a new order. 418 419

During the later conflict around Konoha, he overwhelmed Hashirama and Tobirama's attacks, confronted Madara after awakening the Nine Tomoe Rinnegan, and captured Hiruzen and Konoha's elders. He spared Tsunade, citing promises connected to Hashirama and Jiraiya. 522 524 533

Appearance

Shōji is repeatedly noted to have a clear, youthful appearance despite carrying major military and political authority. At fifteen, he was still described as young and inexperienced-looking by Ōnoki. 130 202

• His normal eyes are black and white. 3
• His activated Sharingan is scarlet with rotating black tomoe. 5
• His Mangekyō Sharingan was regarded by the Uchiha as the clan's supreme ocular art. 93
• His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan later evolved into a Nine Tomoe Rinnegan. 389 524
• Sage Mode produces a pale golden marking around the corners of his eyes. 488

Personality

Shōji is analytical, cautious, and highly deliberate. Rather than immediately provoking a civil war with Konoha, he initially sought to build leverage, conceal his strongest abilities, secure allies, and preserve a peaceful option while preparing for the worst outcome. 3 18 76

His central loyalty is to the Uchiha Clan and his family. This motivation drives both his protection of Yang and Saki and his determination to prevent the clan's annihilation, even when that requires breaking with Konoha. 3 86 249

He is pragmatic in his view of conflict, teaching Itachi that competing interests are the root cause of human disputes. This pragmatism later develops into an ambition to impose peace through the unification of the Shinobi World. 277 418 470

Despite his ruthlessness toward opponents such as Root operatives and Konoha's elders, Shōji can show restraint when he believes it serves a personal promise or a larger objective, as demonstrated by his decision to release Tsunade. 327 533

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and dōjutsu

Shōji's Sharingan gives him exceptional combat perception, reactions, and the ability to read and counter enemy techniques.

• Defeated a Kumogakure jōnin without activating his Mangekyō Sharingan, using superior speed, reflexes, and Sharingan perception. 32
• Can use dōjutsu with Shisui to control opponents, including the Fourth Raikage and C. 470
• Recognizes ordinary genjutsu as a personal weakness and has sought techniques that do not depend on the Sharingan. 249
• His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan allows him to perceive roughly one second into the future when operated at full power. 389 413
• His Nine Tomoe Rinnegan is confirmed, though the supplied accounts do not detail its complete independent abilities. 524

Mangekyō techniques

Shōji possesses several Mangekyō-exclusive techniques tied to his will and Lightning Release affinity.

• Takemikazuchi — a dōjutsu that controls lightning. 406
• Bishamonten Gate Technique — creates a static domain that physically pulls a target's body into Shōji's constructed world rather than merely trapping their consciousness in genjutsu. 406
• Yasaka Beads Technique — an Uchiha technique powerful enough to leave a deep crater and scorched terrain. 405
• Future-sight advantage — combines Eternal Mangekyō prediction with his dōjutsu to anticipate an opponent's movements and set traps. 413

Susanoo and divine weapons

Shōji can manifest and control Susanoo at an advanced level.

• Stabilized the third stage of Susanoo after intensive training. 167
• Used Susanoo in his battle with Obito, including a feigned moment of panic to lure Obito into a trap. 405 406
• Wields the Totsuka Blade, which permanently seals targets inside a “Genjutsu World” and suppresses special energy constructs. 522

Sage Mode and chakra control

Shōji possesses immense chakra reserves and developed Sage Mode without entering into a contract with one of the Three Great Sage Regions.

• Can create dozens of Shadow Clones without impairing his main body. 425
• Uses Sage Mode to enhance his physical and ninjutsu performance; he employed it in combat against Darui and the Fourth Raikage. 437 470
• Can enter Sage Mode by standing still for a short period to gather natural energy. 488
• Applied Dragon Vein energy to Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, producing a purple-haloed blast that cratered the ground. 425
• Uses Lightning Release effectively enough to counter Aburame insect techniques. 327

Leadership and strategy

Shōji combines battlefield strength with long-term political planning.

• Concealed his Mangekyō Sharingan while establishing credibility through his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and Clan Assembly participation. 3 5
• Impersonated Obito to approach Orochimaru without exposing his identity. 68
• Infiltrated Kirigakure undetected to gather intelligence. 409
• Organized Iwagakure's Ninja Academy graduation assessment and was assigned a new three-person team by Ōnoki. 259 260
• Delegates administrative and military work to trusted subordinates while personally planning missions and major strategic initiatives. 380 474

Relationships

• Uchiha Chihaya — His grandmother, who worries for his safety and raises Yang and Saki alongside him. 2 282
• Uchiha Saki — His younger sister; Shōji is affectionate toward her and intends for her to gain the strength to protect herself. 2 249 282
• Uchiha Yang — His younger brother; Shōji promises to train with him and later entrusts his team to Bunya. 2 249 479
• Uchiha Shisui — A close blood relative, confidant, and essential ally. Shōji advises Shisui on clan politics and warns him not to expose Kotoamatsukami. 4 154 284 480
• Uchiha Fugaku — His clan head and later a key supporter. Fugaku offered Shōji the clan head position and provided the eyes used for Shōji's Eternal Mangekyō transplant. 284 389
• Uchiha Itachi — A protégé who regards Shōji as both teacher and elder brother. Shōji deliberately guides him away from Konoha High Command's influence. 59 277 513
• Ōnoki — Shōji's political sponsor, adviser, and predecessor as Tsuchikage; Ōnoki eventually supports Shōji's plan to unify the Shinobi World. 134 418 474
• Yakushi Kabuto — A trusted subordinate and research assistant responsible for laboratory management and Wood Release cell research. 376 380 392
• Reina — A fiercely loyal supporter who credits Shōji with saving her from her former circumstances and declares herself willing to die for him. 389
• Uchiha Obito — A major adversary and strategic target. Shōji repeatedly outmaneuvers him through dōjutsu, future sight, and the Bishamonten Gate Technique. 405 413 419
• Orochimaru — A wary transactional rival. Shōji seeks Orochimaru's research materials and intelligence while Orochimaru covets the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan. 409

Notable Feats

Feat	Details
Defeated a Kumogakure jōnin	Pursued and killed a Kumo jōnin without using Mangekyō Sharingan. 32
Eliminated Root operatives	Instantly killed four elite Root members during the Uchiha–Konoha clash. 84
Overwhelmed Darui	Arrived at Kusagakure and easily defeated Darui using Sharingan and Sage Mode. 437
Defeated the Fourth Raikage	Used Sage Mode in battle, forced the Raikage's surrender, and obtained information on Obito from his mind. 470
Suppressed Hashirama and Tobirama	Easily countered their combined attacks and forced Hashirama to use Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands. 522
Captured Konoha's leadership	Destroyed the Hokage Rock as a declaration of intent and captured Hiruzen alongside Konoha's elders. 533