Retsuo

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Retsuo / Uchiha Retsuo (列音) 6
Alias(es)	Baibian Huashan 51
Species/Race	Uchiha; a descendant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan 365
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Uchiha Clan; formerly operated independently as Baibian Huashan 51 144
Occupation/Role	Uchiha Clan Head; Captain of the Konoha Military Police Force; Seven-Tails Jinchūriki 128 144 152
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Single Tomoe Sharingan	2	Awakened during the Nine-Tails' Rampage, restoring and merging his past-life memories; dramatically improved his chakra refinement. 2 5
Yin Release Barrier	4	First manifested as an invisible Yin Release barrier that deflected Obito's Dojutsu Power. 4
Yin Release Barrier, third stage	150	Expanded the barrier over the Hokage Building and overloaded the Sharingan implanted in Danzō's arm. 150
Seven-Tails Jinchūriki	128	Could use ninjutsu in Tailed Beast Mode, but not taijutsu or genjutsu; perfect synchronization remained impossible because Chōmei was still immature. 128
Nightmare Release	129	Created a personal Yin–Fire Kekkei Genkai fueled by negative emotions and built around offensive genjutsu. 129
Two Tomoe Sharingan	178	Awakened his second tomoe after becoming Clan Head. 178
Three Tomoe Sharingan	274	Activated a fully matured Three Tomoe Sharingan while preparing to study Black Zetsu's Dark Chakra techniques. 274
Candle Release Kekkei Tōta / Sage Mode	363	Learned Candle Release while practicing Sage Mode. 363
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan	387	Yin Power stimulated Obito's eye and produced an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan in Retsuo's forehead; he gained the Dojutsu “Yomi House.” 387
Rinnegan Chakra and Yin Wind	402	Used Rinnegan Chakra to strengthen his Sage Mode and Kekkei Tōta, deploying Yin Wind to create a sandstorm and genjutsu field. 402

Background / History

Retsuo reincarnated into the ninja world and lived for nine years as Uchiha Obito's younger brother. Their parents died in the year of his birth, and before recovering his past-life memories he was an inconspicuous child within the Uchiha Clan, despite receiving clan training and attending the Ninja Academy. 2

After Obito was believed dead, Retsuo was sent with the Uchiha forces during the Third Shinobi World War, where he survived despite being regarded as expendable. Minato Namikaze subsequently gave him special care out of affection for Obito, while Kushina Uzumaki also treated him as family. 2

During the Nine-Tails' Rampage, the shock of seeing the beast awakened Retsuo's Single Tomoe Sharingan and restored the memories of his previous life. He attempted to expose the Masked Man as Obito, but Obito stopped him before he could reveal the truth to Minato. 2 3

Retsuo's early actions against Root drew Danzō's attention. He developed the Yin Release Barrier after sensing Danzō's malice, then received guidance from Minato's Chakra clone within the barrier's inner space. 8

Personality

Retsuo is confident, provocative, and calculating. He deliberately taunts opponents to generate negative emotions, gain intelligence, or create openings in battle; he has used rumors, feigned arrogance, and “talk-no-jutsu” as tactical tools. 11 68 223

He is deeply protective of people he considers his own, including the Uchiha Clan, Naruto, Tenma, Shinji, and Konan. His loyalty does not translate into obedience: he distrusts Konoha's leadership, openly challenges authority, and believes the Uchiha must integrate into the village with dignity rather than submission. 104 148 217 338

Despite his grandstanding, Retsuo recognizes the limits of his methods. After the Five Kage ceased trusting his words because of his secrecy and unconventional conduct, he reflected on his own responsibility and reputation. 363

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and Dōjutsu

Retsuo's Sharingan grants heightened perception, combat prediction, chakra observation, and genjutsu aptitude.

• His Single Tomoe Sharingan greatly accelerated chakra refinement and recovery. 5
• He can track complex weapon trajectories and execute ricocheting kunai throws beyond ordinary visual perception. 13
• He reflected Uchiha Yulong's genjutsu back onto her, demonstrating advanced genjutsu talent before publicly revealing his Sharingan. 27
• His Sharingan enabled him to read the Fourth Raikage's movements despite the Raikage's extreme speed. 223
• He forcibly took Kakashi's Sharingan and implanted Obito's Mangekyō Sharingan, initially gaining improved vision without immediate access to its Dojutsu. 147
• His later forehead Eternal Mangekyō grants Yomi House, which swaps his position with an attacker and makes the target perceive a false successful hit through genjutsu. 387

Yin Release Barrier

Retsuo's signature ability is a Yin Release barrier formed from spiritual energy.

• Detects hostility and malice, with detection strength influenced by distance. 8 26
• Can assess another person's Yin Release strength, exposing mental-energy specialists such as Yamanaka or genjutsu users. 85
• Deflected Shisui's Kotoamatsukami and helped Retsuo counter Susanoo. 144
• Overloaded Danzō's implanted Sharingan, causing his Wood Release arm to lose control. 150
• Stores and summons objects or jutsu, including Chakra Rods taken from Nagato. 322 325
• Its heavy Yin Release output can be sustained or enhanced through negative emotions, making Retsuo dependent on provoking or encountering them. 129 231

Nightmare Release

Nightmare Release is Retsuo's personal Yin–Fire Kekkei Genkai, created by integrating negative emotions into Yin Release and Fire Release. 129

• Conceals lethal genjutsu within provocative, offensive fire techniques. 129
• Includes Yin Mansion Hachiman, a Torii-gate-shaped technique developed during Nightmare Release's early stages. 171
• Includes Great Ball Yin Garo, a powerful Yin-Fire attack used against the Fourth Raikage and later the Ōtsutsuki Clan. 221 334
• Cannot be inherited because its use depends on Retsuo's ability to wield negative emotions. 129

Genjutsu Mastery

Retsuo specializes in deceptive, psychologically targeted genjutsu rather than direct power alone.

• Uses the Uchiha Immoral Technique, which combines spiritual-energy invasion with the enticement of negative emotions. 325
• Can swallow an opponent's jutsu and release it back, an ability distinctive enough to endanger his Baibian Huashan identity. 325
• Created Exploding Pulp Stab Technique to torment Urashiki within an illusion. 402
• Created Black Super Phantom Dance Great Yu God Twenty Style, a genjutsu that produces convincing false states without needing to record real ones first. 412
• Used a vessel of high-quality Yin–Yang Release from Hagoromo to perform a small-scale version of All Creation and trigger his advanced genjutsu. 412

Seven-Tails Jinchūriki Abilities

Retsuo is the jinchūriki of the Seven-Tails, Chōmei.

• Uses Chōmei's Stinging Insect Technique and Scale Powder Concealment Technique to blind, disrupt, and evade opponents. 68
• Developed the Stinging Insect Nest Technique with Chōmei's assistance. 145
• Can use ninjutsu in Tailed Beast Mode, but initially cannot use taijutsu or genjutsu in that form. 128
• Has not achieved Perfect Jinchūriki status because Chōmei is still a child. 128

Space-Time Ninjutsu

Retsuo combines innate spatial talent with the Flying Thunder God Technique.

• Learned the value and principles of Flying Thunder God from Minato's Chakra clone. 8
• Uses Flying Thunder God to evade faster opponents, including the Fourth Raikage. 221
• Possesses innate Ōtsutsuki space-time ninjutsu and used it to track Obito into Kamui Space. 365
• Hamura assisted him in opening a spatial route for Flying Thunder God access during the confrontation with Obito. 365

Sage Mode, Kekkei Tōta, and Six Paths Techniques

Retsuo later expanded beyond conventional Uchiha techniques.

• Learned Sage Mode and Candle Release Kekkei Tōta. 363
• Used Yin Wind to create a sandstorm and trap Urashiki in genjutsu. 402
• Can employ Six Paths — Chibaku Tensei to slow and confine targets within viscous space. 412
• Wears a Rinnegan, though its constant activation causes him substantial physical strain. 396

Combat Fundamentals

Retsuo supplements his unusual abilities with practical shinobi skills.

• Proficient with Great Fireball Technique, Phoenix Sage Fire Technique, Shadow Clones, Transformation Technique, and Uchiha-style weapon throwing. 2 28 76
• Demonstrated precise chakra control through Painful Heavenly Foot after receiving instruction from Tsunade and temporary assistance from Kushina. 177
• Uses deception extensively, including disguising himself as Baibian Huashan and impersonating Konan. 51 279

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Flight Armor — Borrowed from an ancient pyramid after discovering murals depicting a winged ninja. 104
• Flying Thunder God markers and Minato's staff — Uses Flying Thunder God markers and claims Minato's staff as his own weapon. 138 378
• Chakra Rods — Rods taken from Nagato; lightweight, durable, and capable of disrupting an opponent's chakra. 322
• Shinigami Mask — Retrieved from the Uzumaki Mask Hall while seeking a way to recover Minato's soul and the Nine-Tails' other half. 363 369

Relationships

• Uchiha Obito — Older brother. They lived together for eight years; Retsuo later identified Obito as the Masked Man and considered it his duty to atone for Obito's crimes. 2 369
• Minato Namikaze — Obito's teacher and Retsuo's mentor figure. Minato cared for Retsuo after Obito's presumed death, and his Chakra clone taught Retsuo about the Yin Release Barrier and Flying Thunder God. 2 8
• Uzumaki Kushina — A family-like guardian whose consciousness can communicate with Retsuo from within his barrier; she temporarily takes over his chakra and meridians when assisting him. 2 177
• Chōmei — Seven-Tails sealed within Retsuo. Their partnership enables insect-based secret techniques, though Chōmei's immaturity limits Retsuo's access to Perfect Jinchūriki power. 128 145
• Uchiha Fugaku — Former Clan Head. Fugaku warned Retsuo about Konoha's strength, then abdicated in his favor after Retsuo defeated Shisui. 144
• Uchiha Shisui — Rival for Uchiha leadership. Retsuo challenged Shisui's succession, defeated him by countering Susanoo and Kotoamatsukami, and became Clan Head. 142 144
• Uchiha Ukyo — Older relative and staunch supporter who saved Retsuo during the Third Shinobi World War. Retsuo promised to find him a powerful replacement right arm after Ukyo lost his own. 26 146
• Uchiha Yulong — Ukyo's sister and an Elite Jōnin who aided Retsuo during the Third Shinobi World War. She openly criticizes Retsuo when his actions endanger the clan's reputation. 26 178
• Hatake Kakashi — Initially hostile due to the Uchiha Clan's desire to reclaim Obito's eye. Retsuo later took Kakashi's Sharingan, though he later reconciled with Might Guy by explaining that the eye had hindered Kakashi's growth. 18 147 161
• Tenma and Shinji — Retsuo's closest childhood friends. He trained with them, trusted them not to betray him, and remained concerned for them during later battles. 11 325
• Uzumaki Naruto — Retsuo protects and mentors Naruto, recognizes his parentage, and seeks to establish the Uchiha Clan's influence in Naruto's development. 139 217
• Konan — Ally and romantic partner. Retsuo states that they are in love, and Konan later joins him against Obito and the Ōtsutsuki Clan. 346 365
• Jiraiya — Political ally and occasional critic. Jiraiya became Hokage after Retsuo proposed alternatives, but later confronted Retsuo over his secrecy and poor trustworthiness. 153 363

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nine-Tails' Rampage

• Awakens his Sharingan and past-life memories while witnessing the Nine-Tails' attack. 2
• Attempts to expose the Masked Man as Obito, but is prevented from revealing the truth. 3
• Reports the Masked Man's Wood Release to Hiruzen, drawing Danzō's scrutiny. 6

Root Conflict and Early Shinobi Career

• Evades and counters Root agents using his malice perception and barrier abilities. 5 18 48
• Applies for early Academy graduation and later receives promotion to Chūnin without taking the Chūnin Exams. 17 74
• Refuses Koharu's offer to join Root, citing loyalty to the Uchiha Clan. 22
• Operates under the identity Baibian Huashan, building a reputation as an S-class wandering ninja. 51

Uchiha Clan Head Succession

• Returns after more than three years away, challenges Fugaku and Shisui, and rejects Shisui's proposed succession. 142
• Defeats Shisui by breaking his Susanoo and deflecting Kotoamatsukami. 144
• Accepts Fugaku's abdication and becomes Uchiha Clan Head. 144
• Takes Kakashi's Sharingan and confronts the Konoha leadership over Naruto, Danzō, and the treatment of the Uchiha and Hyuga Clans. 147 148

Danzō's Downfall

• Exposes Danzō's Wood Release arm and implanted Sharingan before the Konoha leadership. 150
• Uses his third-stage Yin Release Barrier to overload Danzō's eyes, causing the Hashirama Cells in Danzō's arm to transform him into a tree and kill him. 150

Akatsuki and Ōtsutsuki Conflict

• Investigates the Akatsuki, pursues Black Zetsu, and encounters Hamura's spirit after damaging his burial site. 279
• Reveals himself to Konan as Baibian Huashan and eventually merges Konoha with the Akatsuki Organization. 325 334
• Pursues Obito into Kamui Space, exposing Obito's identity and Black Zetsu's questionable allegiance. 365 369
• Fights the Ōtsutsuki Clan using advanced genjutsu, Yin Wind, Sage Mode, Rinnegan Chakra, and Six Paths techniques. 402 412

Notable Quotes

“I'm not Lord Fugaku!” 148

“My Uchiha clan is a thousand-year-old great clan. Is there anything our Uchiha clan doesn't know?” 148

“If that day truly comes, and my clan members fight the entire world for me, then I will fight alongside them.” 338

“I have no intention of letting anyone possess my body.” 386

Trivia

• Retsuo's past-life self was a college junior and a Naruto fan. 2
• Before awakening, he was considered so unremarkable that he was largely invisible within the Uchiha Clan. 2
• He initially kept his Sharingan awakening secret, even from Tenma and Shinji, to protect them. 11 27
• His unusual methods and secrecy eventually made the Five Kage distrust his words, despite his strength and contributions. 363