A beloved character in the Naruto universe, Sasuke is portrayed as the ultimate adversary, teammate, and friend of Masashi Kishimoto's main character. Between Sasuke and Naruto, who is stronger? It's hard to say, except that Sasuke is among Konoha's most powerful ninjas.
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As part of the Uchiha clan, Sasuke lived with his parents in his village until his brother Itachi wreaked havoc and killed everyone around him except his younger brother. Rage and vengeance gradually settled in little Sasuke's heart, turning him into a being filled with hatred and contempt. We understand why Sasuke wants to kill Itachi and surpass him in combat, even at the cost of his own life.
While at first glance, the story of Sasuke Uchiha seems to be limited to a quest for revenge, the details of his journey reveal a whole range of character traits, personalities, strengths, and techniques that he has developed and mastered throughout his battles. How did Sasuke get the Mangekyou Sharingan? How did Sasuke obtain the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan? How did Sasuke obtain the Rinnegan? What are the main combat techniques he uses? Let's discover his story and evolution from childhood to the marriage of Sasuke and Sakura.
Sasuke's Evolution in Konoha
Who is Sasuke? He is a descendant of the Uchiha clan, one of Konoha's 14 clans. From a young age, he joined the Konoha ninja academy where he would evolve alongside Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno to form Team 7, with the guidance of Kakashi Hatake, their sensei. At this stage, Sasuke is still just a young student who performs a few D-level missions assigned to the three of them by their master.
When did Sasuke's life begin to change? During the Chunin Exam, he obtained the cursed seal placed by Orochimaru and began to feel its painful effects, which troubled him during the organized battles. He gradually learned to control them through willpower and Kakashi's training. Step by step, young Sasuke grew and mastered the Chidori, his favorite combat technique.
His hatred for Itachi grew steadily as he became an accomplished ninja. And when his older brother came to Konoha to search for Naruto under Akatsuki's orders, he seized the opportunity to confront him in a duel, a duel he lost from the start.
Realizing that he still couldn't reach his brother's level, Sasuke decided to leave Konoha and join the opposing side with Orochimaru. His new master offered him a way out to increase his power, an opportunity he did not hesitate to seize.
Sasuke's Sharingan
How did Sasuke get the Sharingan? He simply inherited it from his clan. Indeed, this power is transmissible from generation to generation among the Uchiha, so the clan's heirs are sooner or later destined to develop the kaleidoscope Sharingan, although some never succeed.
As you can see, a trigger element, rigorous and specific training are needed to awaken a ninja's Sharingan. In Naruto Shippuden, Sasuke achieved this through emotions. After Itachi massacred his entire village, hatred and fear overwhelmed him and caused his Sharingan to awaken. At this stage, he still only had one tomoe.
Later, Sasuke managed to upgrade his Sharingan level, notably by fighting Haku, then Naruto. This particularity developed among the Uchiha is manifested in his eyes, which turn red. The dōjutsu allows him to predict all of his opponent's movements and adjust the trajectory of projectiles and attacks accordingly.
Sasuke perfected his combat techniques by learning the Genjutsu illusion. Facing him, his opponents become confused and easily manipulated.
How did Sasuke get the Mangekyou Sharingan?
It was during his fight with Itachi that Sasuke Uchiha first used the Kaleidoscope Mangekyou Sharingan. However, he was only able to perfect it with Madara's help. This Sharingan allows him to access the celestial light, Amaterasu. This combat technique consists of releasing black flames capable of burning without limits. It also incites the evocation of Tsukuyomi, which aims to plunge the minds of his opponents into an illusory and deadly world.
Later, during the fight against the Raikage, Sasuke used Susanoo to give his attack flames the appearance of a full shield. The way he evokes it demonstrates a high level of mastery of the Mangekyou Sharingan. He used it again during his fight against Kakashi, a fight that ultimately ended in his opponent's favor. How can his defeat be explained?
Sasuke simply couldn't bear the backlash of his Mangekyou, which could blind him if he wasn't careful. Moreover, we all know how much the power of this dōjutsu can cause eye problems.
How did Sasuke get the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan?
Sasuke's life definitely seems to revolve around Itachi Uchiha. Following his brother's death, he had Itachi's Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan transplanted by Tobi and immediately benefited from the powers of this powerful Sharingan.
Thanks to the Eternal Mangekyou, Sasuke can now use his kaleidoscope without the risk of developing eye problems. It allows Sasuke's Susanoo to obtain a sword of flames identical to that of his brother's Susanoo, except that these flames are essentially composed of Amaterasu. One should expect greater power and more considerable impacts.
How did Sasuke get the Rinnegan?
The Rinnegan, a unique feature found in Sasuke Uchiha when he fights his opponents. An evolution of the Sharingan, the Rinnegan can only be awakened when one has successfully combined the cells of the Senju with those of the Uchiha. Sasuke and Itachi being from the Uchiha clan, they only needed to find chakra from the Senju.
When did Sasuke get his Rinnegan? It was precisely when Sasuke fought during the Fourth Great Ninja War (Shinobi) that he discovered a very great secret. Apparently, he was the reincarnation of Indra, the eldest son of Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, a descendant of the Senju. He therefore directly received his Rinnegan from Hagoromo, a transmission of power allowing him to multiply his strength to a whole new level.
If the question of how Sasuke obtained the Rinnegan is now revealed, one can well wonder what to expect from this powerful dōjutsu. In Sasuke's case, it developed in his left eye and has the peculiarity of having six tomoe. This impressive phenomenon allows the launch of ocular genjutsu or the use of Amaterasu to spread immense black flames impossible to stop during the battles he will participate in.
Sasuke and Itachi
Sasuke vs Itachi, who is stronger, who is more invincible? Throughout the manga, we observe an impressive evolution of Sasuke, who has only one goal in his life: to have the necessary strength to defeat his brother and enemy in a duel.
From his earliest childhood until he awakened the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan and the Rinnegan, Sasuke desperately wanted to avenge the death of his parents by killing Itachi, who had become his worst enemy. To defeat him, he set out to become the most powerful ninja in Konoha, even if it meant joining the opposing side with the Akatsuki to achieve this. Through Sasuke's story, we can see how far a person can go to defend their values and fight injustice.
Itachi, for his part, didn't tell his younger brother everything. Deep down, he simply wanted the latter to surpass himself and become a powerful ninja by provoking him in this way. Unfortunately, Sasuke only realized the affection his brother had for him after he died.
Upon Itachi's death, he not only inherited the Eternal Sharingan and Rinnegan, but also opened his eyes to the sacrifice and heavy burden Itachi carried throughout his years. Confident, he returned to Konoha to execute a new revenge.
When does Sasuke return to Konoha?
Sasuke left Konoha when he felt helpless and still far from being able to kill Itachi. He left with Orochimaru for two and a half years of intense training, making him stronger and more hateful. And once he reached full power, he decided to trap his master's soul when he let down his guard to perform a soul transmigration.
Once the latter was out of the way, he formed Hebi (meaning serpent) with Karin, Suigetsu, and Jugo, who helped him find Itachi. The fatal battle against the latter would ensue until he died and Sasuke was recovered by Zetsu and Tobi, members of Akatsuki.
Upon awakening, Tobi revealed the entire truth about Itachi's actions, the real reasons that led him to massacre his entire family. In fact, it was a plan dictated by Danzo (who became Hokage) who feared the power of the Uchiha. In order to preserve peace, Itachi then forced himself to do what he had to do, even if it meant eradicating the Uchiha clan from the map.
Surprised by Tobi's words, Sasuke renamed his Hebi team to Taka (meaning hawk). He returned to Konoha, this time to avenge his brother and ensure that his sacrifice was not in vain.
Sasuke and Sakura
Once in Konoha, Sasuke interrupted the Five Kage Summit, having received the threat sent by Akatsuki warning them of what Sasuke was now capable of. After defeating Danzo thanks to the Kaleidoscope Mangekyou Sharingan and Karin's sacrifice, he continued on his path to avenge his brother.
It was at this moment that he once again faced his old Team 7, Sakura and Naruto. Sakura intended to deceive him, but ended up falling into her own trap. She could have died if Kakashi hadn't been there to rescue her.
Sasuke and Naruto later faced each other in a battle to the death, but which ultimately ended in a draw. Both lost an arm and were healed by Sakura. From that moment on, Sasuke became good again and began to be more attentive to Sakura. Hatred gradually left him, giving way to affection for her.
How did Sasuke and Sakura get together? He declared his feelings for Sakura and accepted hers in Naruto Boruto, after his journey of redemption.
Does Sasuke love Sakura?
In The Last, Sasuke embarks on a journey of redemption to clear his head. The manga ends with Naruto and Hinata's wedding, which he couldn't attend. Meanwhile, his feelings for Sakura began to grow in his heart, so much so that he marries her in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
The Sasuke of Boruto is a man in love, very different from the young man full of hatred at the beginning of the manga. Nevertheless, if there is one character trait that never left him, it is the importance he places on his values and the protection of his loved ones at the cost of his own life.
Sasuke and Sakura have a little girl. Sasuke's daughter is named Sarada, a beautiful little girl who brings joy to the couple. Sasuke concludes his journey by agreeing to become the master of Naruto's son, who is unable to master the Rasengan, his father's favorite technique.
Sasuke's Techniques
The story of Sasuke Uchiha is especially marked by the evolution of his combat techniques. Thanks to the Mangekyou Sharingan and the Rinnegan, he distinguishes himself from other ninjas in Naruto Shippuden by his mastery of fire and the powers conferred by his powerful eyes.
Katon
Katon is a combat technique based on the mastery and handling of fire. Sasuke has been initiated into this practice since his youth. Moreover, in the Uchiha clan, a man is only considered as such when he is able to spit a beautiful fireball and uses it easily in his battles.
Throughout the manga, Sasuke perfects his Katon to the point where this technique allows him to create a large storm and use lightning.
Enton
An evolution of Katon, Enton consists of shaping Amaterasu to create an ultimate defensive weapon. Sasuke obtained it after awakening his Mangekyou Sharingan.
The Amaterasu flame is known for its immense, powerful black flames, impossible to extinguish for 7 days and nights continuously. This fire is even capable of burning traditional fire, a power so great that one certainly would not wish to find among one's adversaries.
