Uchiha Inabi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Uchiha Inabi (宇智波稻火)
Alias(es)	Uchiha Clan Head; Commander-in-Chief of the ANBU; Third Hokage; Commanding Officer 58 75 96
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Uchiha Clan; Konohagakure
Occupation/Role	Shinobi, clan leader, wartime commander, Hokage
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Kage-level	27	Demonstrated Kage-level short-blade swordsmanship during a family gathering.
Mangekyō Sharingan and Susanoo	70	Activated the Mangekyō Sharingan to manifest a red-and-black Susanoo that shielded Ying from the First Raikage; also used Amaterasu.
Peak Kage-level output	71	Empowered Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation through his Mangekyō/Susanoo ability, driving his power to the peak of Kage level; later restrained Raikage A with a Semi-Complete Susanoo.

Background / History

Family

Inabi is Uchiha Ying's father and Uchiha Qin's husband. When Ying showed an interest in blades at one year old, Inabi personally made him a wooden short blade engraved with the Uchiha symbol. Madara later identified Ying as the child of his cousin Inabi. 1

He encouraged Ying's training from childhood, praised his effort, and remained a dependable presence in the family's home life. 3 His expectations for Ying were demanding but protective: he repeatedly framed the younger generation as responsible for the clan's future while warning his son against overexerting himself in war. 11 58

Uchiha Clan Head

As the Uchiha Clan's Third Elder, Inabi ran for clan head against Ryusuke and Inada. His platform combined preserving Uchiha traditions with ninjutsu innovation, stronger warriors, and internal unity. He won the election with 266 votes. 10

As clan head, he pursued stronger training, diplomacy with other clans, and proactive intelligence-gathering against external threats. 10 11 He also accepted Tobirama Senju's request to protect Tsunade should the Senju Clan decline, cementing a political alliance between the Uchiha and Senju. 32

Appearance

Inabi is described as tall and straight-backed, with an unwavering gaze. At age thirty-five, he was stated to be in his prime and carried himself with the confidence of a Kage-level swordsman. 10 27

• Uses a short blade in combat. 27 71
• Possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan and manifests a red-and-black Susanoo. 70
• Fights with an aggressive, mobile sword style despite his command role. 71

Personality

Inabi is ambitious, strategic, and deeply invested in Uchiha honor. His leadership platform sought both tradition and innovation, while his later policies emphasized unity within the clan and cooperation with Konoha's other organizations. 10

He is fiercely protective of his family and clansmen. When Ying was injured by Kumogakure, Inabi initially demanded immediate retaliation; during the war, however, he balanced that anger with reconnaissance, reserve forces, and concern for troop morale. 47 58 His restraint can fail when his family is threatened: after Ying went missing, he harshly questioned the returning mission team, and he later expelled Hidden Stone envoys seeking peace. 129 152

As Hokage, he defined the Will of Fire through protection, unity among clans, and sacrifice for Konoha's people. 96

Abilities & Skills

Mangekyō Sharingan

Inabi's Mangekyō Sharingan grants him access to powerful ocular techniques suited to both defense and overwhelming offense.

• Manifested a Susanoo to block Raikage A's Lightning Release: Raging Thunder Axe and protect Ying. 70
• Used Amaterasu against Raikage A, with black flames grazing the Raikage despite his attempt to evade. 70
• Formed a Semi-Complete Susanoo capable of withstanding attacks from surrounding Cloud shinobi and physically restraining Raikage A. 71

Fire Release

Inabi is a high-level Fire Release user whose techniques can overwhelm coordinated defensive ninjutsu.

• Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation — Broke a combined Water Formation Wall and continued toward the Cloud forces. 71
• Blast Wind Dance — Combined his Fire Release with Ying's Wind Release to launch Raikage A away. 70
• His Great Fire Annihilation was enhanced by his Mangekyō/Susanoo power to peak Kage-level output. 71

Uchiha Blade Art

Inabi is a Kage-level swordsman who favors a short blade.

• Demonstrated fluid, high-speed swordsmanship during a snowfall, with strikes described as lightning-like. 27
• Led from the front during the battle against Kumogakure, cutting through enemy formations while Ying supported him with Lightning Release. 71
• Passed his chakra-conducting short blade, Flowing Cloud, to Ying after appointing him young clan head. 27

Command and Strategy

Inabi combines frontline strength with organized military leadership.

• Ordered five-man defensive groups at fifty-meter intervals, kept three hundred elite ninja in reserve, and assigned Hyuga reconnaissance squads Uchiha escorts during the Kumogakure war. 58
• Directed Konoha's fan-shaped offensive across the Cloud battlefield, continually adjusting tactics between coordinated squads. 59
• Organized the Uchiha response to the Sand Ninja conspiracy, assigning clan members to defense, intelligence, and combat roles. 22

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Short blade — Inabi's primary weapon in close combat. 27 71
• Flowing Cloud — A chakra-conducting short blade forged in the Land of Iron; Inabi gave it to Ying upon naming him young clan head. 27

Story Role / Major Arcs

Kumogakure War

Inabi led Uchiha and Konoha forces on the Kumogakure front, stressing reconnaissance and disciplined deployment as enemy reinforcements arrived. 52 58 He fought Raikage A directly after the Raikage targeted Ying, using Susanoo and Amaterasu while coordinating with his son. 70

The father and son later pushed through Cloud formations together. Inabi shattered defensive techniques with Great Fire Annihilation, restrained Raikage A with Semi-Complete Susanoo, and prepared a synchronized finishing strike with Ying's Lightning Cutter. 71

ANBU Reorganization

Following the war, Tobirama appointed Inabi Commander-in-Chief of the ANBU, placing one thousand ninja under his authority. 75

Academy and Civic Development

Inabi supported Ying's proposal to improve ninja education and helped develop the Shadow Ninja Vocational Technical Academy's operational plans, including instructor standards, safety rules, tuition, scholarships, and financial aid. 91 92

After becoming Hokage, he directed increased village revenue toward hospitals, schools, impoverished families, infrastructure, and ninja training. 98 He later collaborated with Ying on planning Konoha's snack street and underground roads. 107

Third Hokage

After Tobirama stepped down, Inabi became Konoha's Third Hokage. He pledged to treat the village's people as family, protect Konoha's peace, unite its clans, and avoid unnecessary war. 96

His succession was followed by a shared meal between the Inabi and Senju families, symbolizing the reconciliation of their clans. 96

Relationships

• Uchiha Ying / Shadow — Son. Inabi nurtured Ying's early interest in blades, appointed him young clan head, and fought beside him against Raikage A. 1 27 70 71
• Uchiha Qin — Wife. They share a supportive family life, and Qin publicly supported him when he became Hokage. 3 96
• Uchiha Madara — Cousin. Madara identified Ying as Inabi's child and became personally invested in the boy's training. 1
• Tobirama Senju — Political ally, predecessor as Hokage, and Ying's mentor. Tobirama entrusted Inabi with protecting Tsunade and personally transferred the Hokage robes to him. 32 96
• Tsunade — Allied through Ying's relationship with her; Inabi supported the Uchiha–Senju union as a significant step for both clans. 68 91
• Uchiha Kagami — Trusted Uchiha comrade and subordinate. Inabi oversaw Kagami's wartime deployment and later appointed him ANBU Second Division Captain. 58 75
• First Raikage A — Battlefield opponent. A challenged Inabi to a duel and attacked Ying, leading Inabi to intervene with Susanoo. 70 71
• Uchiha Lan — Concerned elder figure. Inabi feared Lan's grief and hatred over his master's death would consume him. 153

Notable Quotes

“I will treat the people as my own brothers and devote myself wholeheartedly to Konoha's prosperity and peace.” 96

“The Will of Fire is a force of protection.” 96