Uchiha

Biodata

Background and History

The Uchiha were divided over their relationship with Konoha. Radicals sought a coup, moderates hoped an Uchiha could become Hokage, and neutrals favored neither course. Suspicion after the Nine-Tails’ attack and the clan’s relocation to a remote part of the village pushed some neutrals toward the radicals 3.

Itachi and Shisui proposed an Uchiha Hokage candidacy as a peaceful way to avert the coup. Konoha’s leaders rejected even a candidacy, strengthening support for taking power by force 4. Before the clan could carry out its planned operation, Danzō’s Root attacked the compound. The Uchiha fought back, while Fugaku became the target of a separate strike 5 6.

Hiruzen Sarutobi intervened before the clan was destroyed. He attributed the attack to Danzō, named Itachi a candidate for the next Hokage, and secured Fugaku’s acceptance of a compromise 7. The clan subsequently curbed some of its arrogant behavior, and its standing in Konoha improved, though Shisui’s reported defection threatened that progress 9.

Itachi eventually became Fifth Hokage. When accusations threatened his inauguration, Yoru rallied the clan, and Itachi and Fugaku displayed their Susanoo to enforce their claim 32 33.

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

The Sharingan is the clan’s inherited eye ability 15. Its documented uses include:

• Genjutsu — Yoru subdued Shukaku and interrogated Hiruko; Shisui turned Kurenai’s genjutsu against her 19 31 47.
• Combat perception — Newly awakened Sharingan helped Sasuke follow a fast attack, though he could barely make it out 15 16.

Mangekyō Sharingan and Susanoo

Fugaku, Itachi, Shisui, and Yoru are documented Mangekyō users 5 6 10 16. Fugaku manifested a black, scythe-bearing Susanoo; Itachi manifested an orange one; and Yoru later used a one-eyed Susanoo 6 10 36. Mangekyō techniques can exact a physical cost: Fugaku’s eyes bled as he overused his power, and Yoru felt drained after using his 7 16.

Notable Members

• Fugaku Uchiha — clan leader during the coup crisis; accepted Hiruzen’s compromise to prevent further bloodshed 5 7.
• Itachi Uchiha — Fugaku’s heir and the clan’s Hokage candidate; became Fifth Hokage 3 32 33.
• Yoru Uchiha — Fugaku’s son; proposed Itachi’s candidacy and later defended his succession 3 32 33.
• Sasuke Uchiha — Fugaku’s youngest son; later left Konoha to train under Orochimaru 2 37.
• Shisui Uchiha — supported Itachi’s bid for Hokage; later left the village and secretly supplied Itachi with intelligence 3 9 31.