Uchiha Madara

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Uchiha Madara (宇智波斑)
Species/Race	Uchiha
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Uchiha Clan
Occupation/Role	Uchiha Clan Head; later supporter of Uchiha Yang's leadership
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	2	Already possesses it while leading the defense of the Uchiha compound against the Uzumaki raid.
Mangekyō Sharingan	8	Awakens it following Uchiha Tajima's death and his succession as clan head.
Fourth-stage Susanoo	30–31	Manifests a blue Susanoo, capable of deflecting a Tailed Beast Bomb and overpowering Hashirama's Deep Forest Emergence; it cannot yet reach Complete Body form without the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.

Background / History

Madara cared deeply for his cousin, Uchiha Yang, believing Yang's apparent decadence stemmed from losing his parents and being unable to become a ninja. He encouraged Yang to pursue strength as either a ninja or samurai and collected materials for a weapon on his behalf. 1

During the Uzumaki Clan's nighttime assault on the Uchiha compound, Madara gathered the six available chūnin and led them against the attackers. He ordered Izuna to remain close, held back the raid's main force, and fought through powerful sealing attacks at significant personal cost. 2 5

After Uchiha Tajima and Senju Butsuma died in battle, Madara inherited the Uchiha Clan leadership. Though he had not sought the position, he accepted the inherited gunbai and the responsibility placed upon him by the clan. His Mangekyō Sharingan manifested during this succession. 8

As clan head, Madara prioritized recuperation because the Uchiha could not sustain another extended war. He nevertheless pursued retaliation against the Uzumaki through Yang's strategy, assigning Izuna and ten elite jōnin to execute the operation while he remained behind to secure the clan. 8 11

Appearance

Madara is an Uchiha shinobi whose eyes progress from the Three-Tomoe Sharingan to the Mangekyō Sharingan. In battle, he wields the Uchiwa Fan and manifests a blue Susanoo. 5 8 30

• Bears battle wounds and scorched injuries after confronting Uzumaki sealing techniques. 5
• Uses the inherited Uchiwa Fan as the symbol of the Uchiha Clan Head. 8 50
• His Mangekyō Sharingan exerts a suppressive pressure on ordinary Three-Tomoe Sharingan users. 33
• His Susanoo is blue and armed with chakra blades. 30 31

Personality

Madara is protective of his family and clan. He repeatedly worries about Yang's safety and potential, supports Izuna closely, and treats an attack on Yang as an unforgivable act; after Senju Tobirama attacks Yang, Madara declares that Tobirama will remain his enemy. 1 37

He bears the weight of leadership seriously, centralizing authority to keep the clan united and arranging its recovery after taking office. He is also pragmatic enough to trust Yang's strategies, bend established meeting rules for Yang's participation, and gradually transfer authority to him. 8 10 44 48

Madara remains emotionally invested in Senju Hashirama despite their clan conflict. References to Hashirama provoke strong reactions, while Hashirama's letters and their reunion visibly excite him. Yet Madara ultimately rejects Hashirama's peace-oriented village vision in favor of the “Order World” advocated by Yang. 6 18 30 48

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan

Madara possesses a Three-Tomoe Sharingan and later awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, gaining power beyond ordinary Uchiha eyes. 5 8

• Avoided three powerful sealing attacks from an Uzumaki elite jōnin using his own strength. 5
• The Mangekyō Sharingan grants him power that impresses and suppresses fellow Uchiha. 33
• Repeated use depletes his ocular power and risks eventual blindness. 16 33
• Yang advises him to cultivate compatible Mangekyō Sharingan as an alternative to sacrificing Izuna's eyes. 17

Susanoo

Madara manifests a blue Susanoo powered by his Mangekyō Sharingan. 30

• Deflects a Nine-Tails Tailed Beast Bomb with a single palm. 30
• Uses chakra blades to cut through Hashirama's Deep Forest Emergence. 31
• Develops Susanoo to the fourth stage, but cannot yet produce its Complete Body or armor it without Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. 31
• Forces back Hashirama's Wood Human and severs one of its arms. 31

Fire Release

Madara uses Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu in his duel with Hashirama. 30

Leadership and Strategy

Madara leads from the front while recognizing the value of intelligence, resources, and delegated planning. 2 8 11

• Deploys vassal clans to defend Uchiha territory. 22
• Monitors Uzumaki movements and sends demands to the Senju concerning Uzumaki Mito. 17
• Personally commits to retaliating against the Senju after Tobirama's attack on Yang. 37
• Transfers practical authority to Yang before formally handing over the clan-head position. 44 48 50

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Uchiwa Fan — inherited symbol of the Uchiha Clan Head; Madara uses it in battle and later presents it to Yang during the succession ceremony. 8 30 50
• Susanoo chakra blades — weapons manifested by his Susanoo. 31

Relationships

• Uchiha Izuna — younger brother and trusted partner. Madara protects him in combat, relies on him for sensitive tasks, and is willing to consider sacrificing his own eyes for Izuna. 2 17
• Uchiha Yang — cousin whom Madara supports, trusts, and ultimately appoints as Uchiha Clan Head. Madara believes Yang can lead the clan toward an ordered world. 1 10 50
• Senju Hashirama — former close friend and rival. Madara remains drawn to their bond and eagerly battles him, but opposes Hashirama's vision of peace. 6 30 48
• Uchiha Tajima — father. Tajima's death burdens Madara with clan leadership and contributes to his Mangekyō awakening. 8 21
• Senju Tobirama — enemy whose attack on Yang destroys Madara's willingness to reconcile with the Senju. 37
• Uzumaki Mito — Hashirama's fiancée and Uchiha captive. Madara supports keeping her imprisoned under Yang's control and refuses Hashirama's requests to return her. 15 34

Story Role / Major Arcs

Defense of the Uchiha Compound

Madara organizes the undermanned Uchiha defense against the Uzumaki's Generation-Breaking Operation, personally holding back the enemy's main force despite severe wounds. 2 5

Succession as Clan Head

Following Tajima's death, Madara accepts the inherited gunbai, becomes clan head, and begins rebuilding a clan too weakened for prolonged war. 8

Uzumaki Retaliation

Madara endorses Yang's revenge plan, convenes the Three-Tomoe Sharingan leadership, and assigns Izuna to command the Uzumaki operation. 10 11

Mangekyō Crisis

After revealing his Mangekyō Sharingan, Madara learns its use can cause blindness. He and Izuna debate eye sacrifice before accepting Yang's proposal to research compatible Mangekyō Sharingan. 16 17

Battle for the Nine-Tails

Madara challenges Hashirama for control of the Nine-Tails, wagering the beast on their duel. His fourth-stage Susanoo initially overwhelms Hashirama's Deep Forest Emergence before Hashirama answers with the Wood Human Technique. 30 31

Transfer of Leadership

Madara decides that Yang's strategic ability is better suited to the clan-head role, quietly grants Yang operational authority, and publicly installs him as his successor with the Uchiwa Fan. Madara retains his role as Yang's strongest supporter. 41 44 48 50

Notable Quotes

“From this day forward, I am the Clan Leader.” 8

“Hashirama, whoever wins gets the Tailed Beast. How about it?” 30

“Take my place. Become our clan head and lead all our people toward the world of order you spoke of.” 50