Kagami

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Bridge Between the Clan and Village

During Tobirama Senju’s lifetime, Kagami communicated the Uchiha Clan’s goodwill to the Second and conveyed Tobirama’s intentions back to the clan. Tobirama valued him, while the Uchiha hoped he could become the next Hokage 1. Tobirama might have chosen Kagami as his successor had Madara’s rebellion not damaged the clan’s position in Konoha 305.

After Tobirama’s death, Kagami was the first to support Hiruzen Sarutobi’s appointment as Lord Third. Uchiha who believed the position should have gone to Kagami or their clan leader regarded this as a betrayal. His supporters favored continued cooperation with Konoha, while his opponents demanded an Uchiha Hokage and were prepared to pursue confrontation or a coup. These camps developed into the Dove and Hawk factions 1.

Kagami continued trying to preserve peace through years of service, volunteering for difficult missions and leading dangerous assignments himself. His frequent absences meant Yi rarely saw him and instead grew up in the care of the clan’s Second Elder, Yohei Uchiha 1.

While serving in the Anbu, Kagami arrested Uchiha Setsuna after Setsuna incited clan members to rebel against Tobirama’s policies. Using an Uchiha operative for the arrest also helped Tobirama avoid the appearance of intervening directly in clan affairs 124.

Uzushio Mission and Death

Hiruzen assigned Kagami to the mission to aid Uzushio. Kagami, Danzō, and nearly all of Root formed a substantial relief force, but the village had already fallen when they arrived. Kushina Uzumaki’s parents entrusted her to the rescuers 9 10 22.

According to Danzō’s account, corroborated by Kushina, Kagami ordered him to take her to safety while he covered their retreat. Kagami and most of Root died; efforts to recover his body nearly wiped out Root. His body bore a fatal wound from an extraordinarily powerful Fire Release technique, and his Mangekyō Sharingan were missing 4 9.

Hiruzen personally informed Yi of his father’s death. The news triggered Yi’s One-Tomoe Sharingan awakening, although Yi’s private reaction centered on anger over the unexplained disappearance of Kagami’s eyes rather than a close relationship with his father 1.

Revelation of His Killer

Madara later reveals that Kagami discovered his control over the Mizukage, prompting him to eliminate Kagami. Madara also resented Kagami’s discipleship under Tobirama and took his Mangekyō Sharingan for his own use 38. Kagami subsequently explains that he died at the controlled Third Mizukage’s hands and recognized an ocular power resembling Madara’s behind the attack 244 245.

Yi does not initially know this. After encountering White Zetsu, he begins considering Madara as a possible killer alongside his earlier suspects, Danzō and the Uchiha clan leader, and resolves to avenge Kagami if Madara is responsible 48. When Danzō summons Kagami through Impure World Reincarnation, Kagami warns Hiruzen, Hashirama, and Tobirama that Madara survived and caused his death 244 245.

Impure World Reincarnation

Danzō brings Kagami back alongside Hashirama and Tobirama through Impure World Reincarnation. Kagami asks Hiruzen about Konoha and Yi, then learns that his son killed the Third Mizukage and is being considered for Hokage. He is proud of Yi’s prospects but disturbed by Danzō’s opposition to an Uchiha successor 244.

Under Danzō’s control, Kagami joins Hashirama and Tobirama in fighting Yi. He activates Susanoo, but Yi overcomes its third form and later immobilizes Kagami with Black Rods 246 248 250. Kagami subsequently speaks with Mikoto, while Kushina regards him with gratitude for helping her escape Uzushio 274.

When Kagami encounters Madara again, Madara returns his stolen eyes. Kagami recognizes him as his killer but suppresses his resentment because Madara’s strength is needed against the Ōtsutsuki threat 441.

Personality

Kagami regarded Konoha as his home and worked persistently to reconcile village loyalty with Uchiha interests. He maintained his support for Hiruzen despite hostility within his clan, and Hiruzen remembered him as someone whose love for Konoha endured even after awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan 1 4.

His dedication to service came at the expense of time with his son. He repeatedly took dangerous assignments, saved comrades’ lives, and stayed behind during Kushina’s evacuation 1 4.

After his return through Impure World Reincarnation, Kagami takes pride in Yi’s growth and prospective leadership. His decision to set aside his grievance against Madara for Konoha and the wider world continues the loyalty that defined his life 244 246 441.

Abilities & Skills

Mangekyō Sharingan

Kagami possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan, distinguishing him from the other contemporary Uchiha 1.

• His eyes were recognized as far surpassing an ordinary Sharingan 18.
• Repeated use of the Mangekyō’s power had greatly damaged his eyesight 207.
• After his death, Madara used the stolen pair and eventually returned them to Kagami 38 441.
• He can manifest a third-form Susanoo, which Yi defeats with taijutsu 246 248.
• No named Mangekyō technique is documented in the provided chapters.

Fire Release

Hiruzen considered Kagami one of the shinobi capable of producing exceptionally powerful Fire Release, mentioning him alongside himself and other Uchiha when examining the fatal wound on Kagami’s body 4.

• No specific Fire Release technique used by Kagami is shown.
• His reputation made the nature of his fatal wound a reason for Hiruzen to suspect Uchiha involvement 4.

Leadership and Instruction

Kagami served as an Anbu commander and regularly led demanding missions 1 5.

• Led Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya on numerous missions when Hiruzen could not accompany them, teaching them along the way 15.
• Saved Danzō’s and Homura’s lives more than once 4.
• Studied the Flying Thunder God Technique under Tobirama but never mastered it 27.
• Arrested Uchiha Setsuna as an Anbu operative after Setsuna agitated for rebellion 124.

Relationships

• Uchiha Yi — Son. Their contact was limited by Kagami’s mission schedule, but Yi inherited his bloodline, wealth, and valuable village connections. Kagami is proud of the strength Yi displays after his return 1 35 246.
• Tobirama Senju — Teacher and political counterpart. Tobirama valued Kagami and accepted him as a disciple despite his distrust of the Uchiha 1 15.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi — Former classmate whom Kagami supported as Lord Third. Hiruzen trusted him as an intermediary, though he would not grant him extensive authority 1 4.
• Shimura Danzō — Former friend and comrade whose life Kagami repeatedly saved; accompanied him on the Uzushio mission and evacuated Kushina while Kagami remained behind. Kagami is disturbed when Danzō later summons him through Impure World Reincarnation and opposes Yi’s candidacy for Hokage 4 244.
• Mitokado Homura — Former comrade whose life Kagami saved more than once 4.
• Yohei Uchiha — Former instructor and caretaker of Yi. Yohei later trained Yi and compared his ocular potential with Kagami’s 1 10 112.
• Kushina Uzumaki — Rescued child whose escape Kagami covered at the cost of his life. She remains grateful to him when they meet again 4 10 274.
• Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya — Younger shinobi whom Kagami led and instructed on missions 15.
• Madara Uchiha — Killer and former possessor of his stolen Mangekyō Sharingan. Kagami sets aside his resentment when Madara returns the eyes, judging his help necessary against the Ōtsutsuki 38 441.

Legacy

• Uchiha political instability: Kagami’s death left the clan in turmoil, prompting Hiruzen to strengthen the Konoha-aligned faction through Yi and Mikoto 14.
• Yi’s access to village support: Kagami’s connections helped Yi enter the Hokage’s circle and receive resources that another equally talented Uchiha might not have obtained 35.
• Financial inheritance: He left Yi enough money to live comfortably for life, provided it was not squandered 35.
• Public reputation: As Madara’s reputation faded, Kagami became a prominent example of Uchiha strength associated with Konoha; a Rain shinobi feared Yi might grow into another Kagami 42.
• Hiruzen’s remorse: Hiruzen felt responsible for assigning the fatal mission and sought Mito’s help in guiding and protecting Yi 22.
• Yi’s political standing: Kagami’s service under Tobirama became part of the family and training history publicized to support Yi’s standing in Konoha. Some Uchiha who once condemned Kagami’s support for Hiruzen reconsider its significance as Yi approaches the Hokage position 165 208.