Nian

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Nian (念)
Alias(es)	Uchiha Nen
Species/Race	Uchiha
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Kara; Uchiha Clan
Occupation/Role	Shin'yu's disciple; reconnaissance specialist
Status	Active
First Appearance	26

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spiritualization Technique	26 60	Concealed the technique's scroll rather than turning it in; later used it to enter an opponent's mental world and fight for control of Kirito's mind.
Wood Release	49	Discovered an inherited Wood Release ability; initially capable of defensive, restraining, and offensive techniques, but nearly exhausted his Chakra using it.
Mangekyo Sharingan	121	Awakened at age eleven after learning of his father's betrayal and the Uchiha Clan's suffering.
Kuenbiko	167 525	Mangekyo ocular technique that grants a third-person divine vision of a target, allowing surveillance across immense distances.
Susanoo	316	Controlled a giant Susanoo against Iron Terra Cotta Warriors, though he struggled with its control.

Background / History

Nian was observed by Shin'yu before entering the Ninja Academy. Shin'yu became interested when Nian retained a Secret Technique scroll—the Spiritualization Technique—instead of surrendering it, suggesting that he was concealing his abilities 26.

At six, Nian enrolled in the Ninja Academy. He felt detached from the ceremony and preferred Orochimaru and Tong Ren's company to that of his classmates. After Akimichi Asahi attempted to bully him, Nian easily defeated Asahi and his companions with Taijutsu and Wind Release 29. During his Academy years, he deliberately kept a low profile and concealed his real strength 30.

Nian later discovered that he had inherited Wood Release from his father. In his first major use of it, he created a Wooden Dome Wall, Adamantine Entangling Trees, and Splinter Technique against a Blood Pond Clan opponent; the exertion nearly depleted his Chakra 49.

At eleven, learning the truth about his father's betrayal of Shin'yu and the Uchiha Clan's suffering caused Nian to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. He chose to follow Shin'yu rather than return to the Hidden Leaf, seeking to prove his worth by aiding Orochimaru and Hiruko 121.

Appearance

Nian is depicted with dark red eyes, which become visibly dim after extended ocular exertion 318.

• His left eye bears a rotating Mangekyo Sharingan pattern when Kuenbiko is active 167.
• He has used Mechanical Wings for aerial pursuit and travel 304 318.

Personality

Nian is generally stoic, cool, and emotionally restrained, including during Shin'yu's visit to the Hidden Whirlpool Village 170. He is cautious with his powers and maintains a calculated approach to danger, such as assessing the political consequences of confronting the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki directly 406.

Despite this restraint, he is deeply attached to those close to him. Tong Ren's death drove him into grief and rage, prompting him to kill Uchiha Taki with Wood Release 75. He also shows compassion in sparing Burubi for the sake of Burubi's child 497. His concern for Tsunade is apparent to Orochimaru and Hiruko, and he later accepts responsibility for their relationship and family 332 359 361 525.

Abilities & Skills

Mangekyo Sharingan

Nian awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan at age eleven and uses it for perception, surveillance, and high-level combat 121 167.

• Kuenbiko — Allows him to observe a target from a third-person perspective over vast distances; he used it to view Hiruko's actions ten thousand miles away 167.
• Surveillance mark response — Maintains a Flying Thunder God seal on his palm to summon Shin'yu if Kuenbiko loses sight of Kagami, signaling Isshiki's revival 525.
• Extended use can strain his eyes and leave them dim 318.

Spiritualization Technique

Nian can project a Spiritual Body into another person's mind and possess targets 60 303.

• Entered a Chinoike Clan woman's mental world to free Kirito from Blood Dragon Eye control 60.
• Possessed and killed nearly all Sky Ninja personnel during the assault on their village 303.
• Can compel a possessed person to act, as demonstrated when he forced a technician to explain a Flying Shinobi Tool 304.

Wood Release

Nian inherited Wood Release from his father and employs it for battlefield control, defense, and direct offense 49.

• Wooden Dome Wall — Defensive wooden barrier 49.
• Adamantine Entangling Trees — Binding and restraint technique 49.
• Splinter Technique — Offensive Wood Release attack 49.
• Wooden Dragon — Summoned a massive wood dragon against Isshiki 505.
• Wooden cage/barrier — Coordinated with Orochimaru to trap Kagami 504 505.
• Early use consumed nearly all of his Chakra 49.

Susanoo

Nian can manifest a giant Susanoo through his Mangekyo Sharingan 316.

• Advanced through Iron Terra Cotta Warriors while supported by Orochimaru and Shin'ya 316.
• He was still inexperienced and struggled to control the construct 316.

Ninjutsu and Combat

• Taijutsu and Wind Release — Defeated Akimichi Asahi and his group as an Academy student 29.
• Chakra ball — Used a pre-prepared Chakra ball to defeat a Blood Pond Clan attacker after exhausting himself with Wood Release 49.
• Golden Lightning Hammer, Painful Sky Fist, and Amaterasu — Used against Kagami, though Kagami absorbed or deflected the attacks 504.
• Reverse Summoning Jutsu — Combined with Orochimaru to temporarily incapacitate Isshiki and create an opening for Shin'yu 505.

Relationships

• Shin'yu — Grand uncle and master figure. Nian followed him after learning the truth of the Uchiha Clan's past and receives missions, guidance, and support from him 121 322 359 525.
• Orochimaru — Longtime friend and frequent combat partner. They trained together from childhood and coordinate closely in battle and covert operations 29 30 60 505.
• Tong Ren — Close childhood friend. Nian's grief over Tong Ren's death led him to avenge him against Uchiha Taki 29 75.
• Hiruko — Friend and ally who works alongside Nian and Orochimaru on missions and operations 303 318 560.
• Tsunade — Wife and mother of his child. Nian saved her in battle, supported her ambition to become Hokage, and later received Madara's approval of their relationship 286 361 366 525.
• Uchiha Madara — Elder whose acceptance Nian sought for his relationship with Tsunade 361 366.
• Kagami Uchiha — Subject of Nian's surveillance due to Isshiki's control over Kagami's body; Nian later fought Kagami alongside Orochimaru 504 525 560.
• Burubi — Eight-Tails Jinchuriki whom Nian spared, leaving behind a trace of Eight-Tails Chakra to preserve his life 406 497.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy Years

Nian entered the Ninja Academy at six, defeated bullies who targeted him because of an Uchiha-related grudge, and spent the following years suppressing his strength while studying alongside Orochimaru and Tong Ren 29 30.

Blood Pond Clan Conflict

Nian discovered his Wood Release while confronting a Blood Pond Clan combatant. Though his Chakra was nearly depleted, he survived the opponent's counterattack through preparation and a concealed Chakra ball 49.

Loss of Tong Ren

When Uchiha Taki attacked Nian, Kirito, and Orochimaru, Nian used Wood Release to protect his allies. Taki's subsequent killing of Tong Ren caused Nian to retaliate violently, killing Taki with Wood Release 75.

Mangekyo Awakening and Departure

After discovering the history of his father, Shin'yu, and the Uchiha Clan, Nian awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and decided to leave the Hidden Leaf's path behind in favor of following Shin'yu 121.

Kara Operations

As a Kara member, Nian participated in the Sky Ninja Village raid, using his Spiritual Body to eliminate the village's forces. He later investigated the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, chose not to kill Burubi, and brought Orochimaru a giant Eight-Tails tentacle for study 303 406 497.

Conflict with Isshiki

Nian fought Kagami while Isshiki controlled Kagami's body, adapting his strategy after realizing Kagami could absorb his attacks. Together with Orochimaru, he used Wood Release and Reverse Summoning to delay Isshiki until Shin'yu arrived 504 505.

Kagami Surveillance

Shin'yu assigned Nian to monitor Kagami with Kuenbiko. The mission's central purpose is to detect the moment Isshiki's consciousness revives, at which point Nian is to summon Shin'yu through his Flying Thunder God seal 525.

Notable Quotes

“Well then, see you again.” 287

“Grand Uncle is preparing to create his own Sage Art.” 287