Fugaku

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Fugaku Uchiha (富岳)
Alias(es)	Rain Shadow; Clan Head Fugaku
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Uchiha Clan; Hidden Rain Village; formerly Konoha 583 681 682
Occupation/Role	Uchiha Clan Head; Rain Shadow; shinobi and village administrator 583 681 682
Status	Active; serving as Rain Shadow during the Ninja World summit 793 806

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mangekyō Sharingan	587–588	Awakens after Mikoto’s death. The encounter with Xia Le is later revealed to have occurred within a genjutsu, but Fugaku retains the awakened eyes and keeps them secret. 587 588
Susanoo	588	Manifests Susanoo during the apparent confrontation with Xia Le, although the scene is ultimately revealed to be an illusion. 588
Amaterasu	667	Uses the Mangekyō technique against masked Konoha shinobi during the Uchiha return to Konoha. 667
Susanoo in battle	667	Uses Susanoo to break through Hiashi Hyuga’s defense and destroy part of Konoha’s prepared resistance. 667

Background / History

Fugaku is the Clan Head of the Uchiha during the clan’s increasingly tense relationship with Konoha. He favors compromise and stability, but the Uchiha’s political marginalization and the rise of the Hawk Faction gradually intensify his ambitions. He recognizes that Xia Le’s strength gives the clan confidence, while also fearing that Xia Le’s influence could eclipse his own position. 580 583 584

Fugaku initially refuses to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan through the loss of someone dear to him. Xia Le nevertheless engineers a massacre of Fugaku’s friends and kills Mikoto in front of him. The trauma awakens Fugaku’s Mangekyō. Afterward, Fugaku realizes that much of the confrontation was Xia Le’s genjutsu and understands that possessing the Mangekyō does not place him close to Xia Le’s level. 587 588

As part of a political settlement with Konoha, Fugaku supports surrendering the Uchiha’s control of the Military Police Force in exchange for creating the Akatsuki Squad. The new unit handles reconnaissance, assassination, intelligence, and internal oversight, while answering only to the Hokage. 590 591

Fugaku later returns to Konoha with the surviving Uchiha after the clan massacre. When Konoha cannot provide a convincing explanation, he joins Xia Le in confronting the village. The confrontation escalates into open violence, with Fugaku using Amaterasu and Susanoo against Konoha’s defenders. 664 666 667

After the Uchiha leave Konoha, Xia Le proposes that Fugaku become the next leader of the Hidden Rain Village. Sakumo Hatake, the sitting Rain Shadow, independently offers him the same position, citing Fugaku’s experience leading the Uchiha. Fugaku accepts and vows to build the Land of Rain into a power comparable to the Five Great Nations. 679 680 681

As Rain Shadow, Fugaku shares Uchiha techniques with the village, helping the clan integrate without resistance. He also oversees agricultural, educational, military, and infrastructure reforms. Xia Le reshapes the surrounding environment with Wood Release and climate techniques, while Fugaku directs the village’s broader development. 682 683 684

Fugaku’s administration turns the Hidden Rain Village into a prosperous and militarily significant power. He supports Akatsuki’s recruitment efforts, the relocation of the Kaguya Clan, and the village’s alliance with Iwagakure. 686 697 713

Appearance

Fugaku is depicted as a middle-aged Uchiha man who usually wears the distinctive hat and close-fitting clothing of the Rain Shadow. His Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan are his most recognizable features, and his composed public manner contrasts sharply with the fury he displays during the return to Konoha. 680 681 667 773

• Middle-aged Uchiha shinobi
• Wears the Rain Shadow’s hat after taking leadership of Hidden Rain
• Possesses the Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan
• Usually presents a calm, formal expression
• Can project intense killing intent when his family or clan is threatened 667

Personality

Fugaku is cautious, politically aware, and strongly concerned with the survival of the Uchiha. He often favors compromise when it can preserve the clan’s stability, but he is not passive. His advice to Hiashi—that every choice brings regret, so one should choose the path one truly wants—reflects his willingness to acknowledge the human cost of duty. 623

His ambitions grow as the Uchiha become stronger. Although he once focused on becoming Hokage, exile from Konoha redirects that ambition toward building a new homeland in the Land of Rain. As Rain Shadow, he proves more comfortable with administration than Sakumo and takes genuine satisfaction in planning the village’s future. 679 680 683

Fugaku is also deeply loyal to his family and clan. Mikoto’s death transforms his restraint into rage, and the destruction of the Uchiha grounds leaves him grieving even after his advance through Konoha. His anger can lead him toward open retaliation, but he continues to think about preserving the Uchiha’s future, including protecting the young Itachi. 587 664 668

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan

Fugaku’s Sharingan develops into the Mangekyō after Mikoto’s death. The awakened eyes grant him access to powerful ocular techniques, but he initially discovers that even the Mangekyō cannot allow him to perceive or resist Xia Le’s superior genjutsu. 587 588

• Uses Mangekyō genjutsu and ocular perception.
• Possesses Amaterasu and Susanoo.
• Understands that Mangekyō techniques consume immense ocular power.
• Excessive use can cause severe visual deterioration or blindness. 602

Amaterasu

Fugaku uses Amaterasu during the Uchiha’s confrontation with Konoha. The black flames immediately engulf several masked shinobi, turning his grief and anger into a direct offensive attack. 667

• Produces black flames that burn targets on contact.
• Used against multiple Konoha defenders during the clan’s advance.
• Requires significant ocular power and carries the risk of damaging the user’s eyesight. 602 667

Susanoo

Fugaku manifests Susanoo as a defensive and offensive construct of the Mangekyō Sharingan. He uses it to overcome Hiashi Hyuga’s Gentle Fist defense and force him through a building. 667

• Provides a powerful protective battle form.
• Can break through high-level defensive techniques.
• Its full capabilities and limits are not documented in the provided chapters.

Shinobi Combat

Fugaku combines his Sharingan with close-quarters combat and battlefield judgment. During the return to Konoha, he exchanges rapid strikes with Hiashi before escalating to Amaterasu and Susanoo. 667

• Reacts to Gentle Fist attacks with matching speed.
• Commands the Uchiha forces during high-risk confrontations.
• Leads from the front when the clan’s survival is at stake.

Leadership and Administration

Fugaku’s greatest long-term skill is organizing and governing powerful but politically displaced groups. As Rain Shadow, he shares Uchiha techniques, expands education and agriculture, manages foreign relations, and supports the growth of Akatsuki as the village’s covert force. 682 683 686

• Shares basic Uchiha Ninjutsu with Rain ninja.
• Directs village development and infrastructure planning.
• Manages relations with neighboring countries and major villages.
• Supports alliances with Iwagakure and the Kaguya Clan. 697 713

Equipment

• Rain Shadow’s hat — Symbol of his authority as leader of the Hidden Rain Village. 681
• Shinobi armor — Wears armor when preparing to return to Konoha after the Uchiha massacre. 664

Relationships

• Xia Le — Trusted adviser, political partner, and the figure Fugaku considers his most important source of support. Their relationship is marked by mutual reliance, but also by Xia Le’s willingness to manipulate Fugaku for the Uchiha’s benefit. 583 587 651 681
• Mikoto — Fugaku’s beloved companion. Her death is the emotional trigger for his Mangekyō awakening. 587
• Itachi Uchiha — His eldest son. Fugaku introduces Itachi to Xia Le and later places him under Sakumo’s supervision during wartime. 630 686 714
• Sasuke Uchiha — His younger son, separated from the surviving Uchiha before later reuniting with the family. 782 788
• Sakumo Hatake — Predecessor as Rain Shadow and later Elder of Hidden Rain. Sakumo considers Fugaku the best person to govern the village. 680 681
• Hiruzen Sarutobi — Political counterpart and former Hokage. Fugaku negotiates with him over Uchiha authority and later confronts him after the clan massacre. 589 591 669
• Uchiha Setsuna — Political rival associated with the Hawk Faction. Setsuna tries to draw Xia Le to his side and opposes the surrender of the Military Police Force. 580 584 591
• Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, and Shisui — Allies and senior members of the Hidden Rain’s Akatsuki force. Fugaku entrusts them with covert operations and recruitment. 683 686 714
• Orochimaru — Associate within the Hidden Rain leadership network. Fugaku supports using Akatsuki to assist Orochimaru’s Kekkei Genkai research. 683 684
• Onoki — Political counterpart and later ally. Onoki visits Hidden Rain to assess its rise and Xia Le’s influence before forming an alliance with Fugaku. 711 713

Story Role / Major Arcs

Uchiha Clan Leadership

Fugaku serves as the Uchiha Clan Head during a period of factional conflict, village suspicion, and rising clan power. He attempts to preserve stability while managing pressure from both Konoha and Setsuna’s Hawk Faction. 580 583 591

Mangekyō Awakening

Xia Le manipulates Fugaku into experiencing the loss required to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan. Fugaku’s grief over Mikoto’s death gives him the eyes, but his failed confrontation with Xia Le immediately exposes the gap between possessing power and mastering it. 587 588

The Uchiha Break with Konoha

After the massacre, Fugaku leads the surviving Uchiha back toward Konoha. When Hiruzen’s explanation fails to satisfy him, he permits the confrontation to escalate. His use of Amaterasu and Susanoo marks the collapse of the clan’s former relationship with the village. 664 669

Founding of the Hidden Rain Government

Fugaku accepts the Rain Shadow’s hat from Sakumo and takes responsibility for the Land of Rain. He reorganizes the village around shared Uchiha knowledge, agriculture, education, military training, and economic growth. 680 684

Expansion of Hidden Rain

Under Fugaku’s leadership, Hidden Rain accepts the Kaguya Clan, expands Akatsuki’s covert operations, and establishes diplomatic relations with Iwagakure. The village develops from a war-torn minor power into a nation capable of attracting the attention of the Five Great Nations. 686 697 713

Chūnin Exams and Family Reunion

Fugaku appears as the Rain Shadow during the Chūnin Exams and maintains Hidden Rain’s neutrality when Sunagakure attacks Konoha. His son Sasuke later learns that Fugaku and the surviving Uchiha are alive and begins the journey to reunite with them. 773 782 788

Tailed Beast Crisis

After Yagura’s capture and the disappearance of the Three-Tails, Fugaku presides over the Hidden Rain’s investigation. He treats the attack as an assault on the village and orders a search for the unknown organization responsible. 789 793 794

Notable Quotes

“You'll have regrets no matter what you choose. You might as well take the path you want most.” 623

“I will build the Hidden Rain Village into a Ninja village that rivals those of the five great nations!” 681

“I am Fugaku Uchiha, and I will serve as the leader of the Hidden Rain Village!” 682

Trivia

• Fugaku’s political ambitions shift from becoming Hokage to building the Hidden Rain Village into a rival of the Five Great Nations. 679 681
• When he becomes Rain Shadow, the village has 1,895 ninja, including 20 Jōnin and 248 Chūnin; most of the remaining forces are Genin. 681
• Fugaku shares the Uchiha Clan’s secret techniques with the wider Hidden Rain Village, using knowledge-sharing to integrate the clan into its new homeland. 682
• He recognizes that leadership requires more than combat strength and proves better suited to administration than Sakumo. 680 681