Sasuke Uchiha

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Sasuke Uchiha (宇智波佐助)
Alias(es)	Uchiha Clan's sole survivor; Orochimaru's vessel candidate 84 82
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Team 7 and Konohagakure (former); Orochimaru's Snake Cave 6 84 101
Occupation/Role	Former Konoha genin; rogue ninja 84 99
Status	Active; recovering and training under Orochimaru after his defection 99 101
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sharingan activation	27	Activates his Sharingan against Orochimaru, using it to track his movements while coordinating with Naruto.
Orochimaru's Cursed Seal	27	Orochimaru bites him and places a three-tomoe Cursed Seal on his neck; the mark drains his chakra and leaves him hospitalized afterward.
Chidori training	47	Kakashi begins teaching him Chidori, a self-created Lightning Release technique, after training him to confront the hatred linked to his Sharingan.
Cursed Seal State Two	97	Driven by desperation for power, Sasuke transforms into State Two and severely injures Tianming with a surprise strike.
Cursed Seal flight	98	In State Two, he manifests fleshy wings and gains aerial mobility, though Tianming quickly counters and defeats him.

Background / History

Sasuke is the sole survivor of the Uchiha Clan massacre. As a child, he discovered his parents murdered and Itachi standing over their bodies; he later buried 328 clan members himself. The massacre defines his purpose: to gain enough power to kill his older brother. 67 84

He entered Team 7 under Kakashi Hatake alongside Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Qingchuan Tianming. Initially regarded as the strongest among his peers, he immediately tested Tianming after witnessing his performance against Kakashi. Sasuke's analysis of Tianming's apparent weaknesses was sound, but Tianming overwhelmingly defeated him in close combat. 6 8 9

During the Chunin Exams, Orochimaru branded Sasuke with a Cursed Seal. The mark continuously consumed his chakra and contributed to his hospitalization, while Tianming's chakra transfer temporarily suppressed its pain. Sasuke privately thanked Tianming for helping him—a rare display of gratitude. 27 32 43

Kakashi later subjected him to harsh mountain-climbing training intended to force his buried hatred to the surface. He explained the connection between hatred and the Sharingan before teaching Sasuke Chidori. 46 47

After seeing stronger opponents such as Gaara and being effortlessly defeated by Itachi, Sasuke's insecurity became increasingly severe. Itachi used Tsukuyomi to force him to relive the Uchiha massacre, leaving him seriously injured and emotionally destabilized. 66 67

Unable to accept Naruto's growth or his own perceived weakness, Sasuke accepted the Sound Four's offer to gain power from Orochimaru. He visited the Uchiha graves, rejected Sakura's plea to stay, and defected from Konoha. 81 83 84

At the Valley of the End, he fought Tianming rather than return to the village. Sasuke reached Cursed Seal State Two but was decisively defeated; Tianming spared him and deliberately allowed his escape. Kabuto later took the badly wounded Sasuke to Snake Cave, where he recovered as Orochimaru's intended future vessel. 96 97 98 99 101 136

Appearance

After Kakashi's month of training, Sasuke adopts a black short-sleeved shirt and carries a more imposing presence. 48

• Scarlet Sharingan eyes when activated. 27
• A Cursed Seal on the back of his neck. 27
• State Two transformation changes his hair and skin, darkens his Sharingan, and manifests fleshy wings. 97 98

Personality

Sasuke is cold, terse, competitive, and intensely determined. He seeks stronger opponents because he believes battle is necessary to temper himself, and he approaches fights analytically—such as targeting Tianming's presumed weakness in close combat. 8

His defining motivation is revenge against Itachi. Although he initially suppresses his hatred to focus on training, Kakashi's instruction and Itachi's return bring that hatred to the surface. Sasuke increasingly equates power with the ability to control his fate, making him willing to abandon comrades, village, and safety for revenge. 46 47 83 84

After Tsukuyomi, he becomes volatile and hostile toward Naruto and Sakura. He cannot tolerate falling behind Naruto or Tianming, interpreting their growth as proof of his own inadequacy. 80 81 97

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Sasuke possesses the Uchiha Clan's ocular technique, which he uses to observe and follow opponents' movements.

• Activates it while attacking Orochimaru alongside Naruto. 27
• Uses it in his confrontations with Naruto and Tianming. 81 96
• Its power and potential are Orochimaru's primary reasons for preserving Sasuke as a vessel candidate. 43 82

Fire Release

Sasuke's signature basic ninjutsu is the Great Fireball Technique.

• Combines a Great Fireball with shuriken throws against Kakashi. 6
• Uses it alongside Naruto during the Land of Waves mission. 12
• His Cursed Seal-enhanced Great Fireball overpowers Tianming's Water Dragon Bullet. 97

Chidori

Kakashi teaches Sasuke his self-created Lightning Release technique, Chidori. 47

• Sasuke uses Chidori against Itachi, but Itachi catches his wrist and neutralizes the attack effortlessly. 66
• He employs it during his rooftop clash with Naruto. 81
• Its failure against Itachi reinforces Sasuke's belief that conventional training is insufficient for revenge. 66 83

Cursed Seal

Orochimaru's Cursed Seal is Sasuke's main source of accelerated power after the Chunin Exams.

• Initially drains his chakra and causes severe pain. 27 32
• Its activation lets him break free from Kidomaru's webbing, though the Sound Four still overpower him. 83
• State Two dramatically increases his speed and striking power, but his recklessness leaves him vulnerable to Tianming's counterattack. 97 98

Taijutsu and Ninja Tools

Sasuke is a capable close-range fighter and shuriken user.

• Uses shuriken, kunai, elbow strikes, knee attacks, and rapid movement in combat. 6 8 81 97
• Initially misjudges Tianming's taijutsu and is defeated with little ability to retaliate. 8 9
• Retains an advantage over Naruto's shadow clones in close combat during their rooftop fight. 81

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kunai — used in close combat and thrown attacks. 27 96 97
• Shuriken — often paired with Fire Release or used to open engagements. 6 82
• Backpack — carried when leaving Konoha. 84
• Concealment pill — consumed while traveling with the Sound Four; it suppresses his life force and improves his physique before he is sealed in a barrel. 86

Relationships

• Itachi Uchiha — older brother and the target of Sasuke's revenge. Itachi massacred the Uchiha Clan, defeats Sasuke with ease, and uses Tsukuyomi to make him relive the tragedy. 67
• Kakashi Hatake — Team 7's leader and Sasuke's Chidori instructor. Kakashi tries to direct Sasuke's hatred into growth and later unsuccessfully appeals to his bonds with Konoha. 46 47 82
• Naruto Uzumaki — teammate and primary rival. Their competition escalates from their Chunin Exams match to a dangerous rooftop clash; Naruto remains determined to bring Sasuke back. 53 80 81 85
• Qingchuan Tianming — rival, teammate, and a constant reminder of Sasuke's power gap. Tianming defeats him twice, helps suppress his Cursed Seal, and later spares him at the Valley of the End. 9 32 98 99
• Sakura Haruno — Team 7 teammate who openly cares for Sasuke. He rejects her confession before defecting and leaves her unconscious near Konoha's gate. 80 84
• Orochimaru — manipulator and prospective master. Orochimaru brands Sasuke with the Cursed Seal, covets his Sharingan, and selects him as a replacement vessel candidate. 27 43 82
• The Sound Four — Orochimaru's agents who capture, recruit, and escort Sasuke from Konoha. Their overwhelming strength helps convince him to defect. 82 83 84

Story Role / Major Arcs

Team 7 Formation and Early Rivalry

Sasuke joins Team 7 and is the first to attack Kakashi during the bell test. After seeing Tianming's strength, he forces a duel and suffers a decisive defeat, eventually acknowledging Tianming as a teammate. 6 8 9

Chunin Exams

Orochimaru gives Sasuke the Cursed Seal in the Forest of Death. The mark's strain incapacitates Sasuke, but Tianming and Sakura restore him with a chakra transfer; Sasuke later helps kill Dosu's summoned giant snake by locating its weak point with his Sharingan. 27 30 31

Kakashi's Training and Itachi's Return

Kakashi trains Sasuke through repeated physical hardship and introduces Chidori. When Itachi returns to Konoha, Sasuke attacks him in rage, only to be crushed and traumatized by Tsukuyomi. 46 47 66 67

Defection from Konoha

The Sound Four exploit Sasuke's fear of being too weak to defeat Itachi. Sasuke accepts Orochimaru's offer, abandons Konoha, and becomes a rogue ninja despite Sakura's attempt to stop him. 83 84

Valley of the End

Sasuke waits at the Land of Fire border and refuses Tianming's effort to reason with him. He uses Sharingan, Chidori, Fire Release, and Cursed Seal State Two, but Tianming defeats and hides him rather than killing or returning him to Konoha. 96 97 98 99

Snake Cave Recovery

Kabuto retrieves Sasuke after the failed pursuit. Three years later, Sasuke remains Orochimaru's preferred future vessel, while Orochimaru temporarily inhabits Kimimaro's body instead. 101 136

Notable Quotes

“Only by fighting the strong can I temper myself.” 8

“The meaning of the rest of my life is revenge. I have to kill Itachi Uchiha!” 84

“For absolute power, I'm willing to give up everything!” 97