Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Kamui
- 6.2Rinnegan Techniques
- 6.3Wood Release
- 6.4Fire Release
- 7Equipment
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Uchiha Clan Massacre
- 9.2Recruitment of Josuke
- 9.3Three-Tails Capture and Betrayal
- 9.4Fourth Shinobi World War
- 9.5Reconciliation and Atonement
- 9.6Battle Against Kaguya
- 10Notable Quotes
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Obito Uchiha (带土) |
| Alias(es) | Tobi; “Madara” |
| Species/Race | Uchiha clan |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Akatsuki |
| Occupation/Role | Masked Akatsuki operative; architect of plans centered on reviving Rin |
| Status | Alive; later lives with Rin 215 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 7 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mangekyō Sharingan and Kamui | 49 | Reveals a Mangekyō Sharingan and treats its power as that of an “Uchiha god.” 49 |
| Rinnegan wielder | 156 | Activates the Rinnegan during his battle with Josuke. 156 |
| “Complete form” restored | 172 | Kakashi’s Lightning Cutter removes Madara’s control over him, allowing Obito to act independently again. 172 |
| Shisui’s eye implanted | 206, 215 | Josuke gives Obito Shisui’s eye after Obito relinquishes his Mangekyō to Kakashi; the fusion succeeds, while any Eternal Mangekyō result remains undisclosed. 206 215 |
Background
Obito released the Nine-Tails during Kushina Uzumaki’s childbirth, leading Minato Namikaze and Kushina to sacrifice themselves to seal it in Naruto. The incident intensified Konoha’s suspicion and persecution of the Uchiha clan. 1
As a child, Obito dreamed of becoming Hokage but was ridiculed by his classmates; Rin Nohara alone defended him. His devotion to Rin became the defining force of his life. 49 After her death, he concluded that a world without her had no meaning and committed himself to creating one in which she could exist. 49 154
Working with Itachi Uchiha, Obito participated in the Uchiha clan massacre, attacking the Hidden Leaf Police Force and harvesting Sharingan from its members. 7 He later operated within Akatsuki as the unserious “Tobi” while concealing his identity and true ambitions. 62 123
Appearance
Obito commonly conceals himself behind masks and presents different personas depending on his objective.
- Usually appears as the masked “Tobi” during Akatsuki operations. 68 69
- His mask is white during the Fourth Shinobi World War. 140
- Beneath the mask, he has an aged, scarred face and a Mangekyō Sharingan. 49 154
- Carries the Uchiha Gunbai during combat. 154
- His body bears numerous wounds and scars, which Rin notices upon touching him. 154
Personality
Obito’s actions are driven overwhelmingly by his love for Rin. Her death leaves him convinced that the world itself is wrong, and he pursues power and the Infinite Tsukuyomi to create a reality where she lives. 49 154 He is emotionally volatile whenever Rin is threatened, mentioned, or used against him. 68 154 177
For much of his time in Akatsuki, Obito hides behind Tobi’s cowardly, comedic façade. He uses the act to preserve his cover and to mask his grief. 68 69 Beneath it, he is calculating, distrustful, and capable of manipulating allies and enemies alike. 50 125 178
Rin’s return forces him to confront the consequences of his choices. After she confesses that she cares for both him and Kakashi, Obito stops fighting and seeks a path toward atonement. 190 192
Abilities & Skills
Kamui
Obito’s signature Mangekyō technique transports himself, opponents, and attacks through the Kamui dimension.
- Phases through attacks by sending parts of his body into the Kamui dimension. 50 125
- Draws opponents into the dimension, including Kakashi. 172
- Uses Kamui to evade attacks and reposition in battle. 63 154
- Its overuse causes severe ocular strain; he eventually gives his Mangekyō eye to Kakashi. 206
Rinnegan Techniques
Obito can wield the Rinnegan and related Six Paths abilities.
- Uses Shinra Tensei while enraged by the manipulation surrounding Rin. 156
- Commands reanimated jinchūriki as a new Six Paths force against Naruto, Killer B, and Josuke. 152
- Employs black rods to incapacitate opponents and coordinate attacks with Madara. 172
- Shares chakra with Madara to enable a major attack. 171
Wood Release
Obito uses Hashirama-cell-enhanced Wood Release in both offense and restraint.
- Casts Deep Forest Emergence against Josuke. 50
- Uses Cutting Sprigs and a Wood Dragon to pin Naruto and drain Nine-Tails chakra. 172
- Creates Wood Clones to deceive enemies in combat. 171
Fire Release
- Uses Fire Release: Blast Wave Wild Dance, producing spiraling flames enhanced by Kamui. 50 186
- Combines the technique with Madara during their clash with Josuke. 186
Equipment
- Uchiha Gunbai — war fan carried during the Fourth Shinobi World War. 154
- Scythe — used in close-quarters combat against Josuke. 125
- White mask — worn while preparing for war. 140
- Shisui’s eye — implanted after Obito gives his Mangekyō to Kakashi. 206 215
Relationships
- Rin Nohara — Obito’s beloved and the central motive behind his pursuit of a new world; her return ultimately causes him to abandon the fight. 49 154 190
- Kakashi Hatake — childhood teammate and rival; both love Rin, and their conflict is resolved only after her intervention. Obito later gives Kakashi his Mangekyō and Hashirama Cells. 154 188 190 206
- Uchiha Josuke — initially recruits Josuke as an Akatsuki informant, then becomes his repeated rival and enemy after Josuke’s betrayal. 50 54 69 125
- Uchiha Madara — collaborator whose plans Obito advances, but who later manipulates Obito’s resurrection technique to revive himself. 178 194
- Black Zetsu — manipulates Obito’s emotions and helps force the resurrection of Madara. 156 194
- Naruto Uzumaki — confronts Obito after his surrender and listens to his stated intent to atone. 190 192
- Deidara — Akatsuki teammate during the Three-Tails capture operation. 65 68 69
Story Role / Major Arcs
Uchiha Clan Massacre
Obito cooperates with Itachi in the massacre, attacking the Hidden Leaf Police Force while Itachi kills within the Uchiha compound. 7
Recruitment of Josuke
Obito first pressures Josuke to infiltrate Akatsuki as his informant, claiming that Pain stole his Rinnegan. Josuke initially refuses, then later accepts Akatsuki membership for his own purposes. 50 54
Three-Tails Capture and Betrayal
Assigned alongside Josuke and Deidara to capture the Three-Tails, Obito maintains his Tobi façade until Josuke betrays Akatsuki and turns their mission into a direct confrontation. 65 68 69
Fourth Shinobi World War
Obito commands the Six Paths jinchūriki and fights Naruto, Killer B, and Josuke. His fixation on Rin repeatedly disrupts his judgment, particularly after her reappearance through Impure World Reincarnation. 152 154 156
Reconciliation and Atonement
Rin’s confession causes Obito to stop fighting. He tells Naruto and Josuke that he intends to resurrect the war’s dead as atonement, but Madara and Black Zetsu seize control of the process and resurrect Madara instead. 190 192 194
Battle Against Kaguya
Obito sacrifices his Mangekyō and Hashirama Cells to grant Kakashi a permanent Kamui Mangekyō. Josuke then gives Obito Shisui’s eye, allowing him to retain Kamui. 206
Notable Quotes
“I want to create a world where you exist!” — Obito to Rin 154
“I will bring back to life everyone who died in this battle.” 192
“From the very beginning, I have had only one goal: to create a world where Rin exists!” 178