Zhi Ge

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhi Ge (止戈)
Alias(es)	Uchiha Zhi Ge
Species/Race	Human; Uchiha clan survivor
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Team 7
Occupation/Role	Konoha Genin; later a member of Team 7
Status	Active; last documented fighting Seven-Tails Chōmei 376
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rubber-Rubber Fruit techniques	3	First displays a rubber body and Rubber Bullet, dispersing Sasuke’s Fire Release techniques.
Beginner Armament Haki	25	System reward for passing the third examination; enhances the force of his rubber attacks.
Intermediate Armament Haki	26	Upgraded during his battle with Gamabunta; enables him to overpower the giant summon with Rubber Grand Swing.
Second Gear	51	Independently comprehended through accumulated combat. His skin turns red, steam rises from his body, and his injuries and strength recover.
Top-Tier Armament Haki	58	Blocks Itachi’s initial kunai strike, though chakra-coated weapons can still wound him.
Dual Haki awakening; Fruit development at 60%	108	System reward raises both the Rubber-Rubber Fruit and Rumble-Rumble Fruit to 60% development.
Observation Haki	121	Tracks Raiga Kurosuki through Mist Concealment, preventing his escape.
Third Gear	177	Awakened when the Twelve Guardian Ninja’s combined Lightning Release fails to kill him; grants giant-sized rubber attacks.
Fruit development at 80%; Sharingan activation	178	Three progress cards raise both Fruits to 80%; a Side-Effect Removal Card permanently removes Third Gear’s physical burden.
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	202	Used to search for Mei Terumi within her mist-based battlefield.
Mangekyō Sharingan	332	Activated against Sasori, multiplying his pressure and unleashing killing intent that intimidates the puppeteer.
Complete Third Gear	352	After three years of training, Third Gear’s former speed reduction is eliminated.
Fourth Gear	357	Produces red steam and greatly strengthened, extended arms; used to repel Konan’s summoned beasts.
Fourth Gear + Thunder God Mode	367	Combines Fourth Gear with Two Hundred Million Volts: Thunder God Descent, enlarging his body to Susanoo-scale and amplifying his power at least tenfold.

Background

Zhi Ge is a surviving member of the Uchiha clan and Naruto Uzumaki’s childhood friend. His sudden appearance during the Chūnin Exams shocks Sasuke, who believed the Uchiha massacre had left no other survivors. Zhi Ge initially directs intense hatred toward Itachi, but later focuses on becoming strong enough to uncover the massacre’s full truth; he suspects Itachi did not act alone. 3 55 108

Despite being regarded as an ordinary person without chakra, Zhi Ge possesses an anomalous rubber-like body and powers associated with the Rubber-Rubber Fruit and Rumble-Rumble Fruit. His lack of chakra is later presented as a defense against chakra-draining techniques. 3 186

Appearance

Zhi Ge is a thin, weak-looking youth whose unassuming appearance repeatedly causes enemies to underestimate him. 10

• His body can stretch, inflate, and enlarge through his rubber abilities. 3 14
• Second Gear turns his skin red and releases visible steam. 51
• His lightning transformations can cover him in pale-blue lightning armor or generate lightning wings. 141 262
• His Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan turn his eyes blood-red. 202 332
• He commonly carries the Thunder Blades in battle. 121 311

Personality

Zhi Ge is intensely proud, confrontational, and prone to taunting opponents he considers weaker. He regularly accepts dangerous one-on-one fights, sometimes allowing pride and battle-lust to override caution. 11 319

His confidence is tempered by repeated defeats against more experienced opponents such as Itachi, Mei Terumi, Danzo, Fu, and Sasori. These encounters force him to adapt his tactics, rely on allies, and recognize that raw power alone is insufficient. 58 204 261 370 331

Although he can be ruthless toward enemies, Zhi Ge is protective of comrades and Konoha. He refuses to abandon allies, joins Team 7 to replace Sasuke, and fights to protect Naruto, Sakura, and Ringo. 108 120 305 His violence also affects him emotionally: after killing revived enemies in Third Gear, he collapses and vomits at the brutality of the scene. 177

Outside battle, Zhi Ge is playful, flirtatious, and socially clumsy—particularly around Ringo Ameyuri. His attempts at affection often provoke arguments, though he is deeply committed to her. 150 206 251

Abilities & Skills

Rubber-Rubber Fruit

Zhi Ge’s rubber body grants unusual durability, elasticity, and a wide range of shape-changing combat techniques.

• Uses stretching attacks including Rubber Bullet, Gum-Gum Machine Gun, Rubber Battle Axe, and Rubber JET Siege Hammer. 3 25 121 124
• Can inflate his body with Rubber Balloon or Rubber Giant Balloon to disperse or absorb heavy impacts. 14 203
• His body is immune to conventional Lightning Release, allowing him to withstand and counter lightning-based opponents such as Raiga and Beizi. 120 176
• Recovers from injuries unusually quickly; his severed arm regenerates during his battle with Danzo. 55 263
• Is vulnerable to piercing weapons, chakra-coated blades, powerful water techniques, and Fire Release. 58 121 192 203

Gear Transformations

Zhi Ge uses progressively stronger Gear forms derived from his Rubber-Rubber Fruit.

• Second Gear — boosts speed, strength, recovery, and offensive output; it can strain his body when forcibly maintained. 51 70
• Third Gear — enlarges his body and attacks for overwhelming physical force. Its original backlash is permanently removed by a system reward. 177 178
• Fourth Gear — combines red steam, reinforced elasticity, and massive physical power; it is strong enough to repel multiple summoned beasts at once. 357
• Thunder God Mode — can be layered over Fourth Gear, producing a giant lightning-clad form capable of overwhelming Isobu. 367

Rumble-Rumble Fruit and Lightning Techniques

Zhi Ge channels the Power of Roaring Thunder into destructive lightning attacks, barriers, transformations, and mobility techniques.

• Creates lightning-based attacks such as Lightning Serpent, Lightning Drop, Lightning Field, Thunder Beast, and Thunderous Force. 94 145 319 330
• Uses lightning for high-speed movement, including Flash Step and lightning-body transformations. 262 318
• Forms lightning wings and the Thunder God Body for mobility and defense. 244 262
• Can create lightning clones and lightning orbs for large-scale combat. 349
• His lightning can be absorbed or countered by specialized opponents, including Danzo and Zero-Tail Void. 263 241

Haki

Zhi Ge possesses both Armament Haki and Observation Haki.

• Armament Haki hardens his body and attacks, allowing him to block blades, break weapons, and endure attacks that would otherwise pierce his rubber body. 25 58 281
• His Armament Haki has reached Top-Tier level, though chakra-enhanced weapons and sufficiently powerful techniques can still bypass it. 58 70
• Observation Haki lets him track enemies through mist and detect hidden threats. 121 178
• His perception is not infallible; he is caught off guard by Fu’s phosphorus powder despite possessing Observation Haki and the Sharingan. 372

Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan

As an Uchiha, Zhi Ge can activate the Sharingan, later awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan.

• Uses the Three-Tomoe Sharingan to search for concealed opponents and attempt genjutsu. 202 372
• Fu can resist his Sharingan genjutsu with her own technique. 372
• His Mangekyō Sharingan dramatically heightens his pressure and killing intent. 332
• Can manifest Susanoo, though Isobu’s Bloody Devouring is capable of damaging it. 367
• Even with the Sharingan, he cannot discern the secret of Danzo’s arm. 263

Taijutsu and Swordsmanship

Zhi Ge is a close-range fighter whose speed, Haki, rubber body, and lightning powers complement his physical combat.

• Rock Lee identifies him as a taijutsu master during their first encounter. 3
• He fights with punches, kicks, stretched limbs, and giant-form attacks. 25 177 192
• His swordsmanship develops through Ringo Ameyuri’s instruction and later reaches a level comparable to hers after three years of dedicated training. 310 311
• He uses lightning-enhanced sword strikes to fight puppets, summoned beasts, and Akatsuki members. 331 348

Equipment

• Thunder Blades — Raiga Kurosuki’s lightning-releasing swords, taken after Zhi Ge kills Raiga. Ringo later receives them again from Mei Terumi, but Zhi Ge inherits them after Ringo’s death. 121 206 311
• Thunder God Greatsword — a powerful sword used to shatter Kakuzu’s Earth Grudge Fear blade. 305
• Special Ration Pill — system reward that restores stamina and injuries to full condition. 51
• Protective Talisman — system reward that automatically blocks fatal damage and teleports its user to a random location. 51
• Premium and Military Ration Pills — restorative consumables used after severe injuries or poison. 186 202 372
• Akatsuki identity rings — keeps rings taken from defeated Akatsuki members as proof of his hunt; by Sasori’s defeat, three rings hang from his necklace. 334

Relationships

• Naruto Uzumaki — Childhood friend and Team 7 teammate. Naruto initially tries to protect Zhi Ge from Sasuke, unaware of Zhi Ge’s true strength. 3 108
• Ringo Ameyuri — Initially an opponent from the Hidden Mist pursuit squad, then Zhi Ge’s lover, wife, combat partner, and swordsmanship teacher. She repeatedly saves him in battle and later dies sometime before his three-year reunion with Naruto. 123 206 241 311
• Jiraiya — Mentor figure who tests Zhi Ge after the Chūnin Exams, criticizes his recklessness, and acknowledges his maturity. 25 55
• Tsunade — Fifth Hokage who assigns Zhi Ge to Team 7, supports his relationship with Ringo, and intervenes after his clash with Danzo. 108 206 265
• Uchiha Itachi — Zhi Ge’s primary target for vengeance over the Uchiha massacre. Their repeated battles reveal Itachi’s superior experience and force Zhi Ge to confront his own weaknesses. 58 319
• Danzō Shimura — Initially an adversary who attempts to recruit Zhi Ge into Root and later vows to make him submit or erase him. Zhi Ge nevertheless accepts Danzō’s special training while pursuing the truth behind the Uchiha massacre. 260 266 269
• Isobu — The Three-Tails initially fights Zhi Ge, then respects him after being spared. Isobu warns him of a threat to the Tailed Beasts and directs him toward stronger opponents for training. 368 369
• Granny Chiyo — A veteran ally who heals Zhi Ge, provides chakra to restore his strength, and teaches him to fight more strategically against Sasori. 330 349

Story Role / Major Arcs

Chūnin Exams and Early Growth

Zhi Ge enters the story by saving Sasuke from Rock Lee’s Front Lotus and immediately revealing himself as Naruto’s childhood friend and a surviving Uchiha. He defeats Sasuke with his rubber powers, takes scrolls from a Sand Ninja team, and earns Armament Haki after completing the third examination. 3 11 25

His first major tests against Gamabunta and Shukaku establish a recurring pattern: he challenges stronger enemies recklessly, suffers for it, then grows through combat and outside guidance. His battle with Shukaku leads to the awakening of Second Gear. 26 51

Uchiha Vengeance and Team 7

Zhi Ge confronts Itachi, but is decisively outclassed despite his Haki and Second Gear. The encounter teaches him that durability and brute force cannot overcome experience or chakra-enhanced weapons. 58

After recovering from the Sasuke pursuit mission, Zhi Ge receives system rewards, advances both Fruit powers to 60%, and is assigned to Team 7 as Sasuke’s replacement. He vows to protect Konoha, become Hokage, and uncover the truth behind the Uchiha massacre. 108

Hidden Mist Conflict and Ringo Ameyuri

While on a Team 7 mission, Zhi Ge kills Raiga Kurosuki, takes the Thunder Blades, and clashes with Ringo Ameyuri’s pursuit squad. Their hostile first meeting develops into a volatile partnership and romance. 121 124 150

When Mei Terumi attempts to reclaim Ringo for the Hidden Mist, Zhi Ge challenges the Mizukage despite being outmatched. He ultimately uses an Explosive Tag bluff to negotiate: Ringo may remain with him temporarily and, after two years, return to Konoha to marry him. 204 206

Third Gear, Root, and the Threat to Konoha

Zhi Ge awakens Third Gear while surviving the Twelve Guardian Ninja’s combined lightning technique. He kills the revived attackers but is horrified by the aftermath, revealing the emotional cost of his ruthlessness. 177

He later battles Danzō and Root operatives, learning firsthand that his strength still falls short of elite veterans. Danzō becomes fixated on controlling or eliminating him, while Zhi Ge eventually accepts his special training to pursue greater strength and investigate the Uchiha massacre. 260 266 269

Akatsuki Battles and Three-Year Training

After Ringo’s death, Zhi Ge withdraws from the outside world for three years, training his Haki, Fruit abilities, Mangekyō Sharingan, and swordsmanship. He completes Third Gear and inherits Ringo’s Thunder Blades. 310 311 352

He later clashes with Itachi, Kisame, Sasori, Deidara, Kakuzu, Konan, and numerous summoned beasts. These conflicts repeatedly expose the limits of his stamina, tactical experience, and ability to fight enemies with specialized defenses. 319 331 335 357

Tailed Beast Encounters

Zhi Ge defeats the Three-Tails Isobu but refuses to enslave or take its power, earning Isobu’s respect. Isobu instead directs him toward Five-Tails Jinchūriki Han and the Hidden Waterfall Village as a place to seek stronger opponents. 368 369

There, Zhi Ge spars with Fu and battles the Seven-Tails Chōmei. Fu’s tricks, poison, flight, and Tailed Beast transformations force him to use the Sharingan, Armament Haki, lightning techniques, and increasingly serious transformations. 370 372 375 376