Sasuke

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Sasuke Uchiha (佐助)
Alias(es)	Avenger 135
Species/Race	Uchiha Clan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Team 7 (former); Orochimaru's forces (former); Naruto's alliance and revolution 7 90 165
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; avenger; revolutionary 102 155 165
Status	Active 165
First Appearance	Chapter 7: Team 7 Takes Shape 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-Tomoe Sharingan	36	Possesses a single tomoe during the Forest of Death; Naruto considers the limitation when Orochimaru approaches Team 7. 36
Two-Tomoe Sharingan	42	Awakens a second tomoe while under the Cursed Seal's influence during the battle with the Sound Ninja. 42
Three-Tomoe Sharingan	64	Evolves again during his clash with the Sound Four after the Konoha invasion. 64
Cursed Seal, Level Two	110	Uses Stage Two's flesh wings and enhanced physical abilities to survive Deidara's aerial bombardment. 110
Mangekyō Sharingan	134	Awakens a six-pointed-star pattern after Itachi secretly transfers his ocular power; initially cannot control the painful transformation. 134
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan	156	Karin transplants Itachi's eyes, restoring Sasuke's ocular power and removing the blurred vision caused by Mangekyō overuse. 156
Rinnegan	161	Bears one Rinnegan alongside one Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan; uses the eye to control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. 161

Background

Sasuke joins Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno under Kakashi Hatake as Team 7's aloof but perceptive member. He immediately notices Naruto's abrupt change in temperament, though he remains emotionally distant from both teammates. During the Land of Waves mission, witnessing Kakashi and Zabuza's battle—and learning that Haku could defeat Zabuza despite being near his own age—deepens Sasuke's awareness of his inexperience and drives his competitive resolve. 7 18

During the Chūnin Exams, Orochimaru places the Cursed Seal on Sasuke and tempts him with power to avenge the Uchiha Clan. The seal amplifies Sasuke's rage and violence, but Naruto restrains him and forces him to confront the danger of surrendering control for strength. Sasuke regains his composure, though his fear of remaining too weak to defeat Itachi persists. 42 44

Sasuke's battle with Gaara leaves him comatose for a month. Upon awakening, he learns of Naruto's destruction of Konoha and defection; guilt over failing to understand Naruto, combined with his own perceived weakness, weighs heavily on him. He and Sakura promise to bring Naruto back, but Sasuke ultimately leaves Konoha with the Sound Four to seek power from Orochimaru. 64

Over the following three years, Sasuke trains under Orochimaru while preparing to resist Living Corpse Reincarnation. He becomes powerful enough to challenge Orochimaru, assumes command over the Sound Four after they abandon their former master, and begins working with Naruto against Akatsuki. 90 103 104

Naruto's revelations about Konoha's possible role in the Uchiha massacre force Sasuke to pursue truth as well as revenge. He agrees to cooperate against Akatsuki while reserving the confrontation with Itachi for himself. 101 102

After defeating Itachi, Sasuke learns that his brother's final actions were meant to strengthen and protect him. The truth shifts Sasuke's hatred toward Konoha's leadership and the shinobi system that enabled the massacre. He kills Danzō, joins Naruto in destroying Konoha, and expands his goal from vengeance to reforming the entire Shinobi World. 134 152 155

Appearance

Sasuke is a dark-haired Uchiha whose eyes change from black to crimson when his Sharingan is active. His appearance becomes increasingly inhuman when he releases Orochimaru's Cursed Seal. 90 114

• Sharingan — Crimson eyes with one, two, then three tomoe; later evolves into a six-pointed-star Mangekyō pattern. 36 42 64 134
• Cursed Seal Level Two — Gray skin, long gray hair, blackened sclera, gray lips, a cross-like facial marking, and large hand-shaped flesh wings. 114
• Eternal Mangekyō and Rinnegan — Later possesses one Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and one purple Rinnegan. 161

Personality

Sasuke is initially aloof, proud, and intensely competitive, but retains a compassionate core. His first reaction to Naruto's injury in the Forest of Death is violent retaliation against the Sound Ninja, while his later choice to spare the Sound Four reflects a refusal to kill people he considers potentially redeemable. 42 103 104

His central drive is revenge against Itachi, and he is repeatedly willing to endanger or sacrifice himself to achieve it. Even so, he gradually becomes more analytical: he seeks answers before killing Itachi, questions the official story of the massacre, and recognizes that Konoha's political system shares responsibility for the tragedy. 102 126 143

Sasuke is a disciplined battlefield commander. He studies opponents before committing to a killing blow, uses allies according to their strengths, and adapts plans mid-fight. His trust in Naruto remains unusually strong even after years apart, while his concern for Kakashi's survival reveals that his former bonds never vanish completely. 96 100 125

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and Genjutsu

Sasuke's Sharingan provides exceptional perception, chakra analysis, predictive sight, and genjutsu capability.

• Identifies an impostor disguised as Itachi by analyzing a kunai grip and recognizing Karin's resemblance to Naruto's fighting habits. 126
• Sees Kakuzu's hidden true body through his chakra and directs Kidomaru's attack with precision. 96
• Places Hidan under genjutsu, causing him to unknowingly leave his ritual circle and save Asuma. 95
• Uses genjutsu through Sasori's senses rather than direct eye contact, exploiting Sasori's assumptions about Uchiha techniques. 114
• Breaks Itachi's Tsukuyomi and conceals his true condition with layered illusions. 127

Mangekyō Sharingan

Sasuke's Mangekyō Sharingan manifests after Itachi's death and grants him advanced ocular techniques.

• Amaterasu — Black flames produced through his left eye. 152
• Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi — Controls and reshapes Amaterasu through his right eye, including using black flames to reconstruct Susanoo's broken defenses. 152
• Susanoo — A purple chakra construct capable of blocking powerful attacks, firing chakra arrows, and confronting Danzō directly. 151 152
• Transcription Seal: Kotoamatsukami — A Kotoamatsukami seal hidden in Sasuke's eye activates when Danzō makes eye contact, turning Danzō's attempt at mental control against him. 152

Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and Rinnegan

After receiving Itachi's transplanted eyes, Sasuke gains stable Eternal Mangekyō power without the former blindness and chakra-strain aftereffects. 156

• Uses the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan beside a Rinnegan. 161
• Controls the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path with the Rinnegan. 161
• Participates with Naruto in preparations for Limited Tsukuyomi using the complete Kotoamatsukami pair. 161

Chidori and Lightning Release

Kakashi teaches Sasuke Chidori with the expectation that he will refine it into techniques suited to his own combat style. 55

• Chidori Stream — Releases lightning from his entire body for simultaneous offense and defense; destroys poisoned senbon and severs puppet strings. 113
• Chidori Sharp Spear — Extends Chidori into a piercing lightning spear; destroys Deidara's clay bird, intercepts Kakuzu, and pierces one of Kakuzu's hearts. 95 96 110
• Chidori Blade — Channels lightning through the Kusanagi Sword to destroy Hiruko. 113
• Chidori Senbon — Used to cut chakra threads controlling puppets. 112
• Wailing Chidori — A black Chidori enhanced by Cursed Seal Level Two; destroys Sasori's Regeneration Core. 114

Fire Release and Kirin

As an Uchiha, Sasuke is highly proficient with Fire Release and frequently combines it with deception or Lightning Release.

• Great Fireball Technique — Creates defensive flame barriers, burns Sasori's puppets, and heats the atmosphere for Kirin. 47 48 113 129
• Phoenix Sage Flower Claw Red — Hides lightning-infused shuriken inside flames to exploit an enemy's Water Release defense. 113
• Dragon Flame Jutsu — Burns away Sasori's poisonous mist. 114
• Kirin — Guides natural lightning from storm clouds created by his earlier Fire Release; the attack is powerful enough to force Itachi to awaken Susanoo. 129 130

Cursed Seal and Snake Flow

Orochimaru's Cursed Seal dramatically enhances Sasuke's chakra and physical abilities but initially threatens his self-control. 42 48

• Activates Level Two for flight, increased speed, resilience, and chakra reserves. 110 114
• Uses the transformation's wings to shield himself from Itachi's Great Fireball Technique and Amaterasu, even severing a burning wing to escape the black flames. 128 129
• Summons and controls giant snakes, including using them to restrain the Sound Four after Sasori takes control of them. 112
• Loses the Cursed Seal when Itachi seals Orochimaru with the Totsuka Blade. 130

Tactical Command

Sasuke consistently treats combat as an intelligence problem rather than a contest of direct power.

• Defeats Rock Lee by using a Shadow Clone decoy and hiding underground beneath the cover of his fire wall. 48
• Directs the Sound Four through a layered feint that exposes Kakuzu's thread range and leaves him vulnerable to Chidori Sharp Spear. 96
• Exploits Orochimaru's intelligence on Sasori's poison, puppets, and fighting style to defeat him without injury. 113 115
• Coordinates Suigetsu, Karin, and Manda to ambush Danzō, then uses incomplete information to mislead Danzō about his Mangekyō abilities. 150 152

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kusanagi Sword — Primary sword; conducts Chidori and is used for close combat, lightning techniques, and deception. 110 113
• Ninja-tool scrolls — Carries an extensive supply of shuriken prepared specifically for his battle against Itachi. 128
• Fūma Shuriken — Uses massive four-bladed shuriken and a concealed Shadow Windmill tactic against Itachi. 128
• Manda — Summoned giant serpent used as cover and transport during the attack on Danzō. 150
• Itachi's eyes — Transplanted by Karin, allowing Sasuke to obtain the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. 156

Relationships

• Naruto Uzumaki — Former Team 7 teammate, rival, and later strategic ally. They coordinate instinctively against Akatsuki, share mutual confidence in one another's survival, and ultimately pursue a joint revolution. 95 102 125 165
• Itachi Uchiha — Older brother and lifelong target of Sasuke's revenge. Sasuke later learns that Itachi's final acts were intended to protect and empower him. 126 130 134
• Sakura Haruno — Team 7 teammate. They promise to recover Naruto after his defection, and Sasuke later supports Naruto's reassurance that Sakura is not a burden. 43 64
• Kakashi Hatake — Team 7's jōnin instructor and Sasuke's Chidori mentor. Sasuke remains visibly relieved when he learns Naruto spared Kakashi. 55 100
• Orochimaru — Former mentor and would-be possessor. Sasuke trains under him while secretly preparing to resist Living Corpse Reincarnation and eventually overthrow him. 90 103 130
• Sound Four — Subordinates who transfer allegiance from Orochimaru to Sasuke. Though he treats them sternly, they protect him against Sasori's final attack. 104 114
• Karin — Sensor, medic, and later teammate. Sasuke trusts her medical treatment and relies on her sensory warnings against Danzō. 125 134 150 156
• Suigetsu — Teammate and combat support. Suigetsu impersonates Sasuke during the Danzō ambush and later protects the group against Root forces. 150 151
• Shimura Danzō — Enemy tied to the Uchiha massacre and the theft of Uchiha eyes. Sasuke kills him after exposing and overcoming Izanagi and Kotoamatsukami. 150 152

Notable Quotes

“Nothing in this world is impossible to kill.” 114

“Naruto, the playing around ends here.” 155