Hashirama Senju

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hashirama Senju (千手柱间)
Alias(es)	God of Shinobi; First Hokage / First Naruto
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Occupation/Role	Founder and First Hokage of Konoha; shinobi leader
Status	Revived; active during the Fourth Great Ninja War 58 102
First Appearance	Chapter 58

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Perfect Sage Mode	68	Entered Sage Mode against Madara and used Sage Art techniques, including the chakra-sealing Gate of the Great God and an enhanced Wood Human.
Concealed new power	114	Revealed a long-hidden power, gained cross-shaped pupils, and casually deflected Madara's Truth-Seeking Orb.
Six Paths Sage Mode / Yin–Yang Release	116	Manifested a golden form with six Truth-Seeking Orbs; mastery of Yin–Yang Release allowed his attacks to prevent Impure World Reincarnation bodies from regenerating.

Background / History

Hashirama and Madara Uchiha were close friends in their youth, sharing a dream of ending the clans' endless warfare. As heirs to the rival Senju and Uchiha clans, they eventually became enemies; Izuna Uchiha's injury and presumed death at Tobirama's hands intensified the conflict. After catastrophic losses, Hashirama persuaded Madara to make peace, and the two founded Konoha together. Madara chose the village's name, while Hashirama established the title of Hokage/Naruto. 67 70 73

Hashirama intended Konoha to unite its founding clans. He states that he wished to recommend Madara as First Hokage and later as Second Hokage, but Tobirama's opposition and Madara's departure prevented it. Hashirama later recognizes that he failed to stop Tobirama's hostility toward the Uchiha, allowing those beliefs to influence later Konoha leadership. 73

Uchiha Shadian revives Hashirama after Madara devastates Konoha and cripples Tobirama. Hashirama immediately seeks an explanation from Madara and resolves to stop further harm to Konoha. 58 59 60

Personality

Hashirama is devoted to Konoha's people and to the ideal of peace. He once begged other village leaders to sign peace agreements, and he continues to seek reconciliation even after Madara destroys Konoha. 69 75

He is notably merciful toward Madara, believing that killing him would not resolve the cycle of resurrection and hatred. This mercy is paired with pragmatism: he proposes rebuilding Konoha, reallocating border forces, and personally opposing threats to the village. 60 69 71

After witnessing Naruto Uzumaki's childhood and the Uchiha Clan's persecution through Shadian's illusion, Hashirama becomes severe toward Konoha's leadership. He accepts responsibility for failing to correct Tobirama's prejudice and agrees to punish those he considers the products of that ideology. 69 73 79

Abilities & Skills

Wood Release

Hashirama's signature kekkei genkai allows him to generate and manipulate immense wooden structures, forests, vines, and constructs.

• Uses Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence to launch expansive vine attacks. 68
• Creates a Wood Dragon capable of binding Madara's Susanoo. 68
• Forms colossal Wood Humans larger than Madara's Complete Body Susanoo. 68 115
• Uses Wood Release: Double Barrier Technique to add arms to a wooden statue and catch Madara's swords. 69
• Restores a severed Wood Human with Wood Release: Endless Regrowth. 115
• Produces autonomous Wood Clones for combat and execution duties. 77 79

Sage Mode

Hashirama can enter Perfect Sage Mode instantly, substantially enhancing his chakra, physical power, perception, and Wood Release. 68 74

• Strengthens Wood Release constructs with Sage Chakra. 68
• Uses Sage-enhanced speed to catch Shimura Danzō while he attempts to flee. 74
• Senses Danzō's chakra expenditure and calculates when Izanagi can no longer be used. 77
• Coats a sword in sharp Sage Chakra to counter Danzō's Wind Release: Vacuum Blade. 74

Six Paths Sage Mode and Yin–Yang Release

Hashirama later gains Six Paths Sage Mode, appearing in a golden aura with six Truth-Seeking Orbs. 116

• Can physically deflect Truth-Seeking Orbs. 114
• Fights Six Paths-level Ten-Tails Jinchūriki Madara on even terms. 116
• Uses Yin–Yang Release to stop damaged Impure World Reincarnation bodies from regenerating. 116
• Helps disable the reanimated Might Guy by coordinating a Wood Clone with Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Slash to remove Guy's legs. 116

Genjutsu and Sealing

• Casts the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, depriving Madara of sight. 68
• Uses Sage Art: Gate of the Great God to seal Madara's chakra beneath descending torii gates. 68
• Plans to seal Madara in an “endless void” to stop him from endangering the world. 115

Combat Prowess

Hashirama possesses exceptional chakra reserves and endurance. Against Rinnegan Madara, their battle becomes a contest of attrition that Hashirama wins because he retains chakra after Madara is exhausted. 69 71

• Defeats Madara after a day-and-night battle. 69
• His Sage Mode-enhanced grip crushes Danzō's arm bones in a single grab. 74
• Outmaneuvers Danzō's repeated Izanagi revivals by tracking his diminishing chakra. 77

Relationships

• Madara Uchiha — Childhood friend, co-founder of Konoha, and lifelong rival. Hashirama repeatedly tries to reconcile with him despite their battles and Madara's attacks on Konoha. 67 69 71
• Tobirama Senju — Younger brother. Hashirama deeply disapproves of Tobirama's enduring prejudice toward the Uchiha and ultimately holds him accountable for its legacy. 70 73 79
• Tsunade — Great-granddaughter. Hashirama works with her after his revival and entrusts her with summoning Konoha's dead predecessors during the Fourth Great Ninja War. 58 106
• Uchiha Shadian — His reviver and a politically dominant adversary. Hashirama agrees to serve under Shadian's terms to obtain reconciliation with Konoha, then carries out Shadian's demanded judgments. 69 77 79
• Hiruzen Sarutobi — Former student and Third Hokage. Hashirama confronts him over Naruto's treatment and the Uchiha Clan Massacre before personally sentencing him to death. 73 79
• Might Guy — Allied shinobi whose taijutsu impresses Hashirama. Hashirama calls him the strongest taijutsu user in the Shinobi World and later helps subdue him while Guy is under Shadian's control. 104 116

Story Role / Major Arcs

Revival and Madara's Return

Hashirama is revived amid Konoha's destruction and learns that Madara has returned with the Rinnegan. He confronts Madara over the village's ruin, then leads efforts to resolve the crisis and rebuild Konoha. 58 59 60

Battle with Rinnegan Madara

Hashirama battles Madara using Sage Mode, Wood Release, genjutsu, and sealing techniques. He defeats Madara after a day and night of fighting but refuses to execute him, believing death alone cannot end the conflict. 68 69

Judgment of Konoha's Leadership

After Shadian shows him the suffering of Naruto and the Uchiha Clan, Hashirama pledges cooperation with Shadian. He interrogates Konoha's elders, captures Danzō, and personally executes Danzō, Hiruzen, Koharu, Homura, and Tobirama for their roles in the Uchiha Clan's persecution. 69 73 74 77 79

Fourth Great Ninja War

When Madara and Izuna threaten the Four Great Nations, the Kage seek Hashirama's aid. He brings Konoha into the war, initially finds himself outmatched by Ten-Tails Jinchūriki Madara, then reveals Six Paths Sage Mode and Yin–Yang Release to challenge him directly. 102 105 114 116

Notable Quotes

“Madara, as long as I am here, don't even think about doing anything that harms Konoha again.” 60

“Even if we kill Madara now, it won't solve anything.” 69

“I failed as an elder brother. I did not correct my younger brother's mistaken ideas in time.” 73

“Today, I will judge and punish you.” 73