Sasuke

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Sasuke (佐助)
Alias(es)	Er Zhuzi; “Mr. Cool”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konoha Ninja Academy (former); Team 7 (former); Konohagakure; Sunset Village; Allied Shinobi Forces
Occupation/Role	Academy student (former); Konoha genin (former); rogue ninja (former); Konoha chūnin; Sunset Village shinobi
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two-tomoe Sharingan awakening	12	Chiye Jun provokes Sasuke through an extended spar, driving him into rage and awakening his Sharingan; it is described as two tomoe in his right eye and one in his left 12.
Curse Mark awakening	217	After being captured by the Sound Ninja Four, Sasuke consumes an Awakening Heart Pill to awaken his curse mark, an ordeal that leaves him apparently dead and sealed inside a transport barrel 217.
Curse Mark Level Two mastery	339	Sasuke uses the second level of his curse mark while escaping Deidara’s attacks, demonstrating that he has learned to control its power during his years under Orochimaru 291 339.
Mangekyō Sharingan techniques	379	Sasuke employs Tsukuyomi against Killer B and later uses Amaterasu; he identifies Kagutsuchi as the ability that controls and extinguishes Amaterasu’s black flames 379 380.
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan	439	During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Sasuke upgrades his eyes to the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, gaining a permanent enhancement to his ocular power 439.
Senjutsu-enhanced Susanoo	460	With Jugo supplying senjutsu chakra, Sasuke manifests a senjutsu-enhanced Susanoo while fighting beside Naruto against Obito 460.
Six Paths power and Rinnegan	472	Hagoromo grants Sasuke Six Paths power, marked by a moon symbol on his palm. Sasuke subsequently uses his Rinnegan to perceive Madara’s Limbo shadows 472 473.
Postwar ocular state	478	Sasuke loses one of his eyes during the final conflict, but retains his remaining Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan 478.

Background / History

Sasuke is a young Uchiha who lives alone after losing loved ones at an early age. His loneliness and the pain of that loss initially leave him distant from his classmates, but they also create an unspoken connection with Chiye Jun, who recognizes that they have endured similar hardships 9.

At the Academy, Sasuke is regarded as the class’s top student and is especially admired for his Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique. He initially dismisses Chiye Jun as unworthy of a spar, only to be defeated by Chiye Jun’s taijutsu and superior Great Fireball Technique 7 8.

Rather than withdrawing after defeat, Sasuke challenges Chiye Jun again in a pure taijutsu contest. He repeatedly rises after being knocked down and eventually accepts Chiye Jun’s offer of friendship, inviting him home for breakfast 9. Their friendship deepens when Chiye Jun trains him, forces his Sharingan awakening through provocation, and celebrates his birthday with cake and fireworks 12 13.

After graduation, Sasuke joins Kakashi Hatake’s Team 7 alongside Chiye Jun, Naruto, and Sakura. He participates in the bell test, the bandit mission, and the Land of Waves operation, where his coordination with Naruto becomes increasingly apparent 22 24 35 41.

During the Chūnin Exams, Orochimaru takes an interest in Sasuke’s Sharingan and seeks to corrupt him. Sasuke is eventually abducted by the Sound Ninja Four, accepts an Awakening Heart Pill in pursuit of greater power, and leaves Konoha for Orochimaru’s side 80 102 217.

After years away from Konoha, Sasuke becomes one of Orochimaru’s principal subordinates. He develops powerful Lightning Release techniques, masters his curse mark, and receives a Kusanagi Sword, but eventually turns on Orochimaru, defeats him through ocular power, and absorbs part of his strength 291 328. He subsequently forms Team Snake with Suigetsu, Guren, and Jugo to pursue Uchiha Itachi 331.

Sasuke’s confrontation with Itachi forces him to face the truth behind the Uchiha clan massacre. Chiye Jun shows him the history of the clan and reveals Danzo’s role in coercing Itachi; Tobi later corroborates the account. Learning that Itachi had protected him throughout his life redirects Sasuke’s hatred toward Danzo and the forces responsible for the tragedy 363 364 365.

Sasuke later returns to Konoha with his team and reaches a cooperative agreement with Tsunade. He agrees to help protect Konoha and Naruto in exchange for the return of Naka Shrine to the Uchiha clan, while secretly obtaining permission to pursue Danzo without causing a massacre in the village 383 384. Following Danzo’s death and the public disclosure of the massacre’s truth, Sasuke is reinstated as a Konoha shinobi and promoted to chūnin 406 407.

Although his reputation is restored, Sasuke chooses to join Sunset Village in order to live alongside Itachi and pursue a future beyond Konoha’s old suspicions 420. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, he reunites with Naruto as an ally, fights alongside Itachi and the Allied Shinobi Forces, receives Six Paths power from Hagoromo, and helps oppose Obito, Madara, and Kaguya 439 442 460 472 474.

Appearance

Sasuke is typically portrayed with an expressionless, composed face and a reserved demeanor.

• Wears blue clothing bearing the Uchiha fan crest on the back 9.
• Keeps his hands in his pockets when detached or dismissive 23 32.
• His Sharingan manifests as scarlet eyes with black tomoe 12.
• Continues to wear the Uchiha crest even while serving under Orochimaru, reflecting his attachment to his clan identity 291.
• During his period as a rogue ninja, he is seen in a white shirt and blue pants while carrying a Kusanagi Sword 294 312.
• His Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and later Rinnegan markedly alter his ocular appearance during the Fourth Shinobi World War 439 472 473.

Personality

Sasuke is quiet, stoic, and proud. He often responds with blunt dismissal—particularly toward Naruto—but does not let defeat diminish his desire to improve. After losing to Chiye Jun, he immediately seeks another fight and continues training despite being physically outmatched 7 9.

His outward coldness conceals loneliness and a desire for companionship. Sasuke is visibly affected when Chiye Jun remembers his birthday, prepares a cake, and sets off fireworks for him; he thanks Chiye Jun and formally accepts their friendship 13.

He is highly competitive, especially with Naruto. Their arguments frequently turn into fights, yet they can cooperate effectively when their teammates are endangered 13 23 41.

Sasuke’s drive to avenge the Uchiha clan eventually overwhelms his ties to Konoha. He consciously rejects Naruto’s attempts to bring him home, believing that friendship and other bonds would weaken the hatred he considers necessary to kill Itachi 312. His pursuit of power makes him vulnerable to Orochimaru’s influence and leads him to embrace dangerous methods, including the curse mark and the absorption of Orochimaru’s power 217 328.

Despite his claims of having severed every bond, Sasuke continues to show concern for others. He saves Naruto from falling, accepts a gift intended for Naruto from Kabuto, protects Shion, and uses Kagutsuchi to save Guren from Amaterasu’s flames 157 202 292 379 380. His experiences with Killer B also force him to acknowledge the importance of teamwork and the value of the comrades he once left behind 379.

After learning the truth about Itachi, Sasuke is shaken into reassessing his hatred. Though he remains determined to avenge his clan, his goals broaden from single-minded vengeance to restoring the Uchiha clan and protecting those he accepts as his own 363 365 384 466. By the Fourth Shinobi World War, he is willing to fight alongside Naruto and the Allied Shinobi Forces against threats to the shinobi world 442 460 472.

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Sasuke awakens his Sharingan during training with Chiye Jun after being pushed into an emotional outburst over insults to the Uchiha clan 12.

• Awakens early due to Chiye Jun’s deliberate provocation 12.
• The awakened eyes are described with two tomoe in the right eye and one in the left 12.
• Its appearance gives Sasuke enough pressure to briefly make Chiye Jun feel suppressed in their spar 12.
• The two-tomoe Sharingan remains active by the Land of Waves conflict 47.
• Uses the Sharingan to copy Rock Lee’s taijutsu during his battle with Gaara 164.
• Uses the Sharingan’s power to heal injuries sustained during the Forest of Death examination 88.
• Defeats Orochimaru in an ocular battle and absorbs part of Orochimaru’s power 328.
• Uses the Sharingan to survive Deidara’s explosions and dismantles Deidara’s nano-bombs with Lightning Release inside his own body 339.
• Awakens and employs Mangekyō Sharingan techniques, including Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu, against Killer B 379.
• Kagutsuchi — controls, reshapes, and extinguishes Amaterasu’s black flames; Sasuke uses it to save Guren after she is struck by Amaterasu 379 380.
• Awakens the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan during the Fourth Shinobi World War 439.
• Receives Six Paths power from Hagoromo and gains a Rinnegan capable of perceiving Madara’s Limbo: Border Jail 472 473.

Fire Release

Sasuke possesses the Uchiha clan’s Fire Release techniques and uses them offensively from his Academy days onward.

• Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique — used against Chiye Jun during their Academy spar; Chiye Jun counters with a stronger version 7.
• Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Fire Technique — used during Team 7’s bell exercise to bombard Kakashi and support Chiye Jun’s attack 24.
• Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique — launched after Sasuke escapes underground with Orochimaru-style body replacement during his battle with Itachi 361.
• Uses Fire Release to heat the atmosphere and create the thunderclouds required for Kirin 362.

Lightning Release

After leaving Konoha, Sasuke develops a range of Lightning Release techniques and integrates lightning chakra with his Kusanagi Sword 291.

• Chidori Stream — releases high-voltage currents around Sasuke’s body, repelling Naruto and Sai while providing a defensive electric field 312.
• Chidori Sharp Spear — a self-created long-range Lightning Release technique used in Sasuke’s attack on Orochimaru 328.
• Kusanagi Sword: Chidori Blade — channels Lightning Release through Sasuke’s Kusanagi Sword for high-speed cutting attacks 291 379.
• Kirin — Sasuke’s most powerful Lightning Release technique. After forming thunderclouds with Fire Release, he directs a natural lightning strike at Itachi; Itachi survives only by manifesting Susanoo 362.

Curse Mark

Sasuke obtains and later masters a curse mark through Orochimaru’s influence.

• Consumes an Awakening Heart Pill provided by the Sound Ninja Four, which awakens the curse mark and leaves him apparently dead during the transformation process 217.
• Uses Curse Mark Level Two during his conflict with Deidara and later against Itachi 339 361.
• Combines the curse mark’s power with his combat abilities to escape dangerous situations and enhance his physical output 339 361.
• Receives senjutsu chakra through Jugo during the Fourth Shinobi World War, allowing him to manifest a senjutsu-enhanced Susanoo 460.

Susanoo

Sasuke’s Mangekyō Sharingan grants him access to Susanoo, which becomes one of his principal defenses in high-level combat.

• Uses a purple Susanoo while fighting Obito during the Fourth Shinobi World War 443.
• Shields Naruto from the Truth-Seeking Orbs with Susanoo 444.
• Uses Susanoo to protect allies from the Infinite Tsukuyomi’s light 474.
• Enhances Susanoo with Jugo’s senjutsu chakra while fighting alongside Naruto 460.

Taijutsu

Sasuke is a determined close-range fighter who continues pressing an opponent even after suffering repeated defeats.

• Challenges Chiye Jun to a rematch focused on pure taijutsu 9.
• Endures a prolonged spar and repeatedly returns to fight after being knocked down 12.
• Works alongside Chiye Jun in the bell exercise before Kakashi traps them with Earth Style: Headhunter Jutsu 24.
• Copies Rock Lee’s taijutsu with the Sharingan and uses it against Gaara 164.
• Continues fighting Deidara with taijutsu when his chakra is exhausted 339.

Swordsmanship

Sasuke becomes an accomplished swordsman after receiving a Kusanagi Sword from Orochimaru.

• Carries a Kusanagi Sword as one of his defining weapons after leaving Konoha 291.
• Uses the sword in his confrontation with Naruto and Team 7 during their reunion 312.
• Leads Team Snake in combat against Killer B with lightning-enhanced sword strikes 379.
• Displays refined swordsmanship against Madara despite Madara’s superior power and Sasuke’s inability to rely fully on ocular techniques 463.

Team Combat

Despite his frequent bickering with Naruto, Sasuke demonstrates strong battlefield coordination.

• Combines Phoenix Flower Fire Technique with Chiye Jun’s assault against Kakashi 24.
• Joins Naruto in rescuing Kakashi from Zabuza’s Water Prison 41.
• Fights beside Naruto and Hinata against Haku, while Hinata provides Byakugan support 46.
• Commands Suigetsu, Guren, and Jugo against Killer B, assigning each member a position in the group’s formation 379.
• Fights alongside Itachi to complete their mission against Kabuto during the Fourth Shinobi World War 439.
• Combines his powers with Naruto’s against Obito and later Madara, demonstrating renewed trust in his former rival 442 460 472.

Relationships

• Chiye Jun — Initially rivals; Sasuke repeatedly loses to him but grows to respect and trust him. Chiye Jun helps awaken his Sharingan and celebrates his birthday, cementing their friendship 7 9 12 13. Sasuke later identifies Chiye Jun as his first friend, even while pursuing revenge and power 205. Chiye Jun reveals the truth of Itachi’s life and the Uchiha massacre to Sasuke, helping redirect his hatred toward Danzo and persuading him to return to Konoha 363 364 384.
• Naruto Uzumaki — Competitive teammate and frequent argument partner. Though Sasuke calls Naruto an idiot, the two cooperate to save Kakashi and fight Haku 11 23 41 46. Sasuke later rejects Naruto’s efforts to bring him back to Konoha, but continues to spare him and remains affected by their bond 312. They ultimately reconcile as battlefield partners, joining forces against Obito and Madara 403 442 460 472.
• Sakura Haruno — Teammate who openly pursues him; Sasuke generally remains silent or indifferent toward her attention 6 22 32. After Sasuke’s return, Sakura clashes physically with Guren over him, while Sasuke remains detached from the conflict 384.
• Kakashi Hatake — Team 7’s jōnin instructor. Sasuke trains under him after passing the bell test 22 25. Kakashi remains wary after Sasuke’s return to Konoha, but continues to support his reintegration into the village and fights alongside him during the war 383 442.
• Hinata Hyuga — Teammate during the Land of Waves mission; Sasuke accepts her help in searching for Chiye Jun and fights alongside her against Haku 31 46. Although they were once teammates, Sasuke remains emotionally distant from her after returning to Konoha 383.
• Ino Yamanaka — Former admirer. Ino later declares that she will no longer compete with Sakura for Sasuke’s affections 6 32.
• Itachi Uchiha — Sasuke’s older brother and the central object of his vengeance for much of his life. Sasuke defeats Itachi after a devastating battle, then learns that Itachi massacred the Uchiha clan under Danzo’s coercion to prevent civil war and protect Sasuke 362 363 365. The brothers later fight together during the Fourth Shinobi World War, and Sasuke seeks to live with Itachi after their reconciliation 439 420.
• Orochimaru — Initially seeks Sasuke as a vessel because of his Sharingan and corrupts him with the curse mark 80 102 217. Sasuke becomes Orochimaru’s subordinate but eventually turns against him, defeats him, and absorbs his power 291 328.
• Suigetsu, Guren, and Jugo — Sasuke recruits the three former Orochimaru affiliates into Team Snake for his pursuit of Itachi. Though they frequently flatter or frustrate him, Sasuke protects them in battle and later returns to Konoha with them 331 379 383.
• Tsunade — Following his return, Sasuke negotiates directly with Tsunade for Konoha’s trust, protection of Naruto, and restoration of Naka Shrine to the Uchiha clan 384. Tsunade later oversees his reinstatement and promotion to chūnin after Itachi’s name is cleared 407.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy Rivalry

Sasuke begins as the Academy’s admired top student and the target of Sakura and Ino’s attention. His first confrontation with Chiye Jun ends in a decisive defeat, beginning a rivalry that develops into friendship 6 7 8.

Friendship with Chiye Jun

After seeking a taijutsu rematch, Sasuke shares breakfast with Chiye Jun and gradually opens himself to companionship. Chiye Jun later awakens Sasuke’s Sharingan and gives him a birthday celebration he had not expected anyone to remember 9 12 13.

Team 7 Formation

Sasuke graduates and is assigned to Team 7. During Kakashi’s survival exercise, he combines his Fire Release with Chiye Jun’s tactics but is ultimately trapped by Kakashi’s Earth Style 22 24.

Land of Waves Mission

Sasuke travels with Team 7 on its escort mission and supports the group against Zabuza and Haku. He and Naruto rescue Kakashi from the Water Prison, later fight with Hinata against Haku, and avoid the serious injuries he suffered in the original course of the Crystal Ice Mirrors battle due to Chiye Jun’s intervention 41 46 47.

Chūnin Exams and Defection

Orochimaru identifies Sasuke’s Sharingan as a major target during the Chūnin Exams and seeks to draw him away from Konoha 80 102. Sasuke is later captured by the Sound Ninja Four, accepts the Awakening Heart Pill to gain more power, and apparently dies during the curse mark’s awakening before being taken from Konoha in a sealed barrel 217.

Orochimaru’s Subordinate and Team Snake

Sasuke spends years under Orochimaru, developing Lightning Release techniques, mastering the curse mark, and gaining a Kusanagi Sword 291. He ultimately rejects Orochimaru’s plan to take his body, defeats him in an ocular battle, absorbs his power, and forms Team Snake with Suigetsu, Guren, and Jugo to hunt Itachi 328 331.

Itachi Pursuit and the Uchiha Truth

Sasuke survives Deidara’s attacks and continues pursuing Itachi despite severe exhaustion 339 340. In their final battle, Sasuke uses Fire Release, Chidori, Curse Mark Level Two, and Kirin, but Itachi’s Susanoo withstands his ultimate strike 361 362. Chiye Jun later reveals that Itachi acted under coercion to prevent an Uchiha coup and protect Sasuke, a truth later confirmed by Tobi 363 365.

Return to Konoha

After confronting Killer B and reflecting on the limits of his own strength, Sasuke returns to Konoha with his team 379 383. He enters an arrangement with Tsunade to protect Konoha and Naruto while seeking the restoration of Naka Shrine, and privately prepares to take revenge on Danzo 384. Once Danzo’s crimes and Itachi’s true role are revealed, Sasuke is reinstated as a Konoha ninja and promoted to chūnin 406 407.

Sunset Village and the Fourth Shinobi World War

Sasuke joins Sunset Village so that he can live with Itachi while maintaining ties to Konoha 420. In the Fourth Shinobi World War, he works with Itachi against Kabuto, fights beside Naruto against Obito and Madara, and develops his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and senjutsu-enhanced Susanoo 439 460.

Six Paths Conflict

Hagoromo grants Sasuke Six Paths power and a moon mark, allowing him to awaken the Rinnegan and contend with Madara’s Limbo abilities 472 473. Sasuke protects allies from Infinite Tsukuyomi with Susanoo and continues fighting alongside Naruto against Madara and Kaguya 474 476. Although he loses one eye in the final conflict, he retains his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and later works with Naruto on Yin–Yang Release techniques 478.

Trivia

• Sasuke’s birthday is remembered by Chiye Jun, who gives him a cake, fireworks, and the nickname “Er Zhuzi” 13.
• He is described as remaining calm on the surface even when internally shocked by Chiye Jun’s abilities 11 32.
• Naruto jokingly identifies Sasuke as the “crown princess,” a designation that delights Chiye Jun 34.
• Sasuke persistently wears the Uchiha crest, including during his years as Orochimaru’s subordinate 291.
• He uses the codename Snake for the team formed with Suigetsu, Guren, and Jugo; the team’s stated goal is killing Itachi 331.
• Sasuke’s use of Kirin relies on manipulating atmospheric conditions with Fire Release before directing natural lightning at his target 362.