Kiyoshi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Kiyoshi Uchiha
Alias(es)	Yotsuki Kiyoshi; Black Lightning; Demigod Killer 18 285 315
Species/Race	Human; mixed Uchiha and Yagura Clan heritage 18
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Uchiha Clan; Anbu; later the Hokage administration 1 270 347
Occupation/Role	Shinobi, Medical Ninja, researcher, and Fourth Hokage 328 420
Status	Active 508
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Art of Speech (White)	1	Completed by lying to Fugaku five times without changing his expression.
Muscle Memory (White)	6	Obtained through repeated tree-climbing practice, improving muscle memory and Chakra control.
Tree Climber (White)	6	Reduced Chakra consumption for tree climbing by 10%.
Lightning Release Genin (Green)	28	Synthesized from entries; increased his meridians’ adaptability to Lightning Release by 20%.
Two-eyed Sharingan awakening	53	Revealed a tomoe-bearing Sharingan in both eyes, disproving fears that his mixed heritage had left him with a defective dōjutsu.
Ruthless Iron Hand	84	Unlocked after defeating ten opponents with his palms during the Chunin Exams.
Power of the Uchiha (Blue)	179	Emits oppressive momentum that intensifies against weaker opponents, frightening or immobilizing them.
Medical Jonin (Purple)	194	Acquired alongside Beastly Instinct (Blue), Gentle and Refined (Green), and Body Flicker Proficiency (Green).
Flying Thunder God Technique	207 216	Selected from the Book of Seals and confirmed to be the same space-time technique used by Minato.
Ryūchi Cave Sage Mode	223	Learned to gather and control Natural Energy after training at Ryūchi Cave.
Sage Art: Morning Dragon Blaze	254	A Natural Energy-enhanced punch powerful enough to break through the clouds during his spar with Might Guy.
Magnet Release development	280	His Magnet Release progressed sufficiently to produce a dedicated Ninja Entry.
Wood Release seed	280	A Wood Release seed began maturing within him, fostered by Natural Blessing and his growing life force.
Melt Release	294	Successfully mastered the Earth-and-Water-based Kekkei Genkai.
Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode / Wood Release emergence	297	Natural Energy gathering caused plants to sprout around him; he manifested a distinct Sage transformation associated with Slug Sage techniques.
Destroying Undying Body (Golden)	340	Obtained after defeating Kakuzu and overcoming his Earth Grudge Fear.
Byakugan	417 446	Revealed possession of the Hyuga Clan’s dōjutsu in addition to his Sharingan.
Eight Gates advancement	420 421	Revealed he could open the Gate of Death; later demonstrated the Seventh Gate and an original Eighth-Gate form called the Sealing Gate. A self-created Ninth Gate is also attributed to him.
Otsutsuki Mode	453	Gained horns, enhanced physical ability and perception, Shikotsumyaku manifestations, and the capacity to absorb Ninjutsu.

Background

Kiyoshi was born and raised in the Land of Lightning, where his Uchiha lineage remained undiscovered for years. After awakening his Sharingan, he encountered Uchiha Yakumi during a mission and was brought to Konoha, where Fugaku investigated both his background and the possibility that he was a Kumogakure plant. 1

His mixed heritage combines the Uchiha Clan’s powerful Chakra and dōjutsu with the Yagura Clan’s exceptional physical energy and adaptation to the Land of Lightning. This gave him unusually high endurance for training and a body capable of supporting prolonged Chakra refinement. 18

Kiyoshi retains memories from a past life. His adult mentality lets him remain composed under pressure, plan around future events, and approach power as something to be researched, cultivated, and accumulated. 1 28

Appearance

Kiyoshi is a tall, heavily built man with long black hair, pale skin, and sharply defined musculature developed through continual body-tempering. 171 221 340

• Dark eyes that can shift into Sharingan or Byakugan. 53 446
• Sharingan progressed unevenly at first, with one eye reaching three tomoe before the other. 177 179
• His body became smooth and pale as repeated training and healing caused his old skin to shed. 221
• Wears the Uchiha crest and has been identified by his imposing stature and distinctive appearance. 340

Personality

Kiyoshi is outwardly calm, polite, and controlled, even when challenged by clan elders, enemy shinobi, or powerful figures such as Orochimaru. He can deliver convincing declarations of loyalty while concealing his true motives, and he habitually evaluates people through leverage, usefulness, and long-term consequences. 1 234 352

He is intensely ambitious about power, longevity, and knowledge. Rather than specializing narrowly, he studies biology, medical techniques, sealing arts, Kekkei Genkai, puppetry, Sage Arts, and space-time Ninjutsu. His interest in understanding the principles beneath Chakra use distinguished him even in Orochimaru’s eyes. 173 201 320

Kiyoshi can be protective toward comrades and those under his care, such as Kurenai, Rin, Kushina, and his students. However, he is also pragmatic and ruthless toward enemies, using intimidation, Genjutsu, experimentation, and force when he considers them useful or necessary. 77 222 242 453

Abilities & Skills

Entry System

Kiyoshi possesses a system that grants Entries after he fulfills specific conditions. Entries can improve personal traits, accelerate training, unlock specialized skills, or be synthesized into higher-quality versions. 6 28

• Can obtain White, Green, Blue, Purple, Gold, and Golden Entries. 28 179 194 340
• Uses entries to support physical training, Chakra control, medical ability, Body Flicker movement, and elemental development. 6 194
• Treats combat encounters and difficult training as opportunities to acquire new Entries. 128 254

Sharingan and Genjutsu

Kiyoshi awakened the Sharingan in both eyes shortly after graduating from the Academy, later developing three-tomoe Sharingan. 53 177 222

• Defeated Asuma in an Illusion Arts duel without activating his Sharingan. 42
• Used Lightning Release: Blazing Flash to cast unexpected Lightning-based Illusion Arts. 22 42
• Can enter a Jinchuriki’s mental space and communicate with Tailed Beasts. 177
• Used Genjutsu to manipulate Ryuzetsu, though maintaining the control requires periodic replenishment of Eye Power and excessive alterations risk exposure. 222
• His Power of the Uchiha Entry projects suppressive pressure that affects weaker shinobi most severely. 179 193

Byakugan and Advanced Dōjutsu

Kiyoshi later revealed that he also possesses the Byakugan, granting him access to Hyuga-style visual perception in addition to Uchiha dōjutsu. 417 446

• Uses his sensory abilities to perceive blood flow, heartbeats, Chakra refinement, and gathering points within his detection range. 384
• Demonstrated Perfect Susanoo during his battle with the corrupted Hashirama. 453
• His visual power continually feeds back into and strengthens his body. 186

Elemental Ninjutsu and Kekkei Genkai

Kiyoshi is proficient with Lightning Release, Fire Release, Water Release, Wind Release, Earth Release, and multiple composite natures. 222 369

• Lightning Release — Uses Lightning Finger, Iron Skin, Lightning armor, and Lightning-enhanced sword techniques. 22 202 243
• Fire Release — Learned the Uchiha Clan’s Great Fireball Technique and can attach Fire Release Chakra to his blade. 52 55
• Magnet Release — Developed and advanced his own Magnet Release through training. 272 280
• Melt Release — Successfully developed the Kekkei Genkai through Earth and Water Chakra synthesis. 294
• Wood Release — His life force and Natural Energy enabled Wood Release growth; he later used it at a level sufficient to overwhelm major opponents. 297 310
• Ice Release and Lava Release — Used both in battle against the Lightning Release clone of “Yotsuki Kiyoshi.” 446
• Shikotsumyaku — Creates dense bone weapons directly from his body, including a spear empowered by Sage Chakra and Outer Path Power. 453

Sage Arts

Kiyoshi trained at Ryūchi Cave and later at Shikkotsu Forest, acquiring separate Sage transformations and unusually strong affinity with Natural Energy. 223 297

• Ryūchi Cave Sage Mode enhances his senses, speed, and combat performance. 242
• His Sage Mode can last up to twelve minutes. 285
• Natural Energy around him is unusually docile, leading Ryūchi Cave’s sages to compare his aptitude to, yet distinguish it from, the Jūgo Clan. 222
• His Shikkotsu Forest training included a blood-like transformation resembling the Hōzuki Clan’s Water Transformation Technique. 297

Physical Ability and Taijutsu

Kiyoshi’s physique is the foundation of his combat style. The Yagura Clan’s physical talent, Lightning Release body-tempering, Moryo Power, Eye Power, and repeated cellular training give him exceptional strength, resilience, and Chakra endurance. 18 171 221

• Defeated Obito in his first Academy spar despite initially clumsy movements. 15 16
• Withstood a poisonous scorpion sting due to improved skin toughness. 133
• Defeated ten shinobi barehanded to unlock Ruthless Iron Hand. 84
• Fought the Seven Ninja Swordsmen alone while in Sage Mode. 242
• Sparred with Might Guy and used Sage Art: Morning Dragon Blaze to break open the clouds. 254
• Can open the Gate of Death and developed new Eight Gates forms, including the Sealing Gate. 420 421

Medical Ninjutsu, Sealing, and Research

Kiyoshi began pursuing Medical Ninjutsu shortly after arriving in Konoha and became a leading medical practitioner through rapid study under Yakushi Nonou and Tsunade. 3 128 357

• His Chakra control impressed Tsunade, and his Medical Ninjutsu surpassed Shizune’s despite his shorter training period. 133
• He can heal injuries caused by extreme taijutsu, including Might Guy’s injuries after their spar. 254
• Learned Uzumaki Clan fuinjutsu from Kushina and sought it both for combat against Kaguya Otsutsuki and for longevity research. 320
• Studies Puppet Technique, especially Chakra-thread control, creation, and maintenance. 149 150
• Pursues forbidden and biological techniques—including Earth Grudge Fear—to understand Chakra natures, lifespan extension, and Kekkei Genkai development. 201 340

Space-Time Ninjutsu and Swordsmanship

Kiyoshi learned the Flying Thunder God Technique from the Book of Seals, allowing rapid battlefield movement and long-distance response as long as he has sufficient Chakra. 216 234

• Used his mobility for reconnaissance and rescue operations during the Third Shinobi World War. 234 240
• Obtained a ninja blade through the ninja cats and trained it for Fire Release Chakra flow. 55
• Integrates Fire and Lightning Release into sword attacks. 77 222
• Seized Executioner’s Blade, Samehada, and the Sewing Needle from the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. 243
• Learned Hidden Mist Village swordsmanship from Kaguya Katsuya. 310

Otsutsuki Mode

Kiyoshi’s Otsutsuki Mode manifests black circuit-like markings and a pair of horns, dramatically enhancing his physical ability, Chakra reserves, speed, and perception. 453

• Forms crystalline bone weapons through Shikotsumyaku. 453
• Can absorb hostile Ninjutsu, including the corrupted Hashirama’s Wood Release. 453
• Combined Otsutsuki Mode, Sage Chakra, Outer Path Power, and Perfect Susanoo in combat against the corrupted Hashirama. 453

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ninja Blade — Obtained from a ninja cat; Kiyoshi trained it to accept Fire Release Chakra flow. 55
• Chainmail Armor — Acquired multiple sets through the Uchiha Clan’s underground passage. 54
• Sealing Scroll — Received from Cat Granny after staying at her residence with Mikoto. 55
• Samehada — Seized from Suikazan Fuguki during the battle with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. 241 243
• Executioner’s Blade — Confiscated from Juzo Biwa. 243
• Sewing Needle — One of three Seven Ninja Swordsmen weapons taken for future leverage in the Land of Water. 243

Relationships

• Fugaku Uchiha — Clan head who investigated Kiyoshi’s origins, arranged his Academy education, invested in his development, and later brought him into the war team. 1 51 149
• Mikoto Uchiha — Early caretaker and clan connection who supported Kiyoshi’s integration into the Uchiha; later his partner and the mother of his son, Itachi. 18 54 357 470
• Tsunade — Medical mentor, mission partner, gambling companion, and later romantic partner. She repeatedly recognizes his exceptional talent and considers making him her disciple. 133 280 285 470
• Yakushi Nonou — Medical mentor and maternal figure; Kiyoshi brought her gifts and treated her with filial respect. 77 128
• Orochimaru — Research-minded associate who recognized Kiyoshi’s talent early, specifically selected him for an escort mission, and brought him to Ryūchi Cave. 171 173 222
• Kurenai Yuhi — Academy peer, teammate, and close companion whom Kiyoshi repeatedly protects in battle. 55 77 307
• Asuma Sarutobi — Teammate and former Academy rival; Kiyoshi defeated him in Illusion Arts and later fought beside him in the Chunin Exams and war. 42 55 77
• Might Guy and Might Duy — Taijutsu rivals and training partners; their sparring pushed Kiyoshi’s Eight Gates development. 254 420 421
• Kushina Uzumaki — Ally and fuinjutsu teacher who taught him Uzumaki Clan sealing techniques. 320
• Itachi Uchiha — Kiyoshi’s son, entrusted with Anbu training and border missions. 357 470
• Hamura Otsutsuki — Calls Kiyoshi his father; Kiyoshi used his blood and Kaguya’s Chakra to lay the foundation for Hamura’s Tenseigan. 508
• Hagoromo Otsutsuki — Kiyoshi’s son and ideological opponent; Kiyoshi defeated him after Hagoromo established the Ninshin Sect. 508

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Arrival in Konoha — Brought from the Land of Lightning after awakening his Sharingan, Kiyoshi is scrutinized by Fugaku and the Uchiha Clan before entering the Ninja Academy. 1 3
• Academy and Genin period — Rapidly develops Chakra control, defeats Obito, demonstrates superior Illusion Arts against Asuma, graduates, and joins a team with Kurenai and Asuma. 6 16 42 55
• Chunin Exams — Protects his teammates, defeats enemy shinobi, acquires the Scroll of Earth, and secures promotion to Chunin. 77 84 108
• Third Shinobi World War — Gains recognition as a battlefield prodigy, studies Moryo Power and Puppetry, works under Orochimaru, and becomes a major Uchiha asset. 149 171 193
• Sage training and Mist conflict — Learns Sage Mode at Ryūchi Cave, confronts the Six-Tails and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and seizes three of their legendary blades. 223 227 242 243
• Rise to international prominence — Develops Wood Release, defeats Hanzo the Salamander, earns the title “Demigod Killer,” and becomes a figure closely monitored by Kumogakure and other powers. 280 285
• Hokage era — Serves as acting Hokage before being identified as the Fourth Hokage, expanding Konoha’s influence through diplomacy, military strength, and alliances. 347 413 420
• Otsutsuki conflict — Develops Otsutsuki Mode, confronts corrupted Hashirama-level threats, and later defeats Hagoromo after rejecting his Ninshu philosophy. 453 508

Notable Quotes

“In the face of an absolute power gap, do understanding and communication have any meaning?” 508