Madara Uchiha
Character Overview
Madara Uchiha: A Life Defined by Ambition and Conflict
Early Years and Clan Feuds
Madara Uchiha’s journey began in the midst of the warring states period, with the rivalry between the Uchiha and Senju clans being the most significant of the time. As a prodigy of the Uchiha clan, he shouldered great responsibility and was seen as the future of his clan. On top of this, he was responsible for his younger brother Izuna Uchiha as well.
Encounter with Hashirama and Village Foundation
The two prodigies of their respective clans, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, would eventually meet each other, and this would be the start of a new world for all shinobi. They talked about ending the cycle of hatred, and their unlikely friendship caused the world to change. The partnership between Madara and Hashirama led to the founding of Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village). Shortly after, more Hidden Villages would follow in their footsteps.
Loss of Izuna and Quest for Power
The death of his younger brother Izuna Uchiha, had probably the most significant impact on turning Madara Uchiha’s heart cold. This event caused him to seek power, because he needed it to fulfill his goals. The loss of his brother unlocked Madara’s Mangekyou Sharingan, and shortly after he obtained the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan by implanting Izuna’s eyes. This way his brother was always connected to Madara’s unyielding ambition.
Rivalry and Ideological Divide
Sadly, the dream of Konoha turned into a nightmare, and the will of fire in Madara slowly got extinguished. The different visions for the future of the village were to far apart, and a death match between Hashirama and Madara would eventually follow. This was the turning point in Madara’s life.
Awakening of the Rinnegan and Grand Vision
After a lifetime of consuming knowledge and strength, Madara finally unlocked the Rinnegan shortly before he died. This dōjutsu is said to even surpass the Mangekyou Sharingan in raw power. This power granted him all the tools to fulfill his Infinite Tsukuyomi plan. He entrusted the plan to his protégé Obito, who would eventually survive Madara using the very same eyes.
Encounter with Obito and Creation of Akatsuki
The disillusionment Madara felt towards the village’s direction and the unfolding events drove him to create the Akatsuki, a secretive organization that aimed to achieve his vision through the collection of tailed beasts. Obito ran this organization in Madara’s absence, after he had convinced the young boy about the ‘truth’ of the shinobi world.
Tengai Shinsei and Ten-Tails Mastery
As the Fourth Great Ninja War loomed, Madara unleashed his power in unimaginable ways. His powers consisted of the Tengai Shinsei, a jutsu capable of immense destruction, and an enormous Susanoo among other things.
His powers increased even further after he was fully revived and became the Jinchūriki of the Ten Tails. With these powers, he was able to complete his plan and cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Final Confrontation and Legacy
Eventually, the war resulted in an epic confrontation against Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and their allies. As the reincarnations of Indra and Ashura, this battle was bound to happen. Madara managed to overpower the combined strength of the most powerful shinobi, and it seemed as though he had won the war. But an unexpected strike of Black Zetsu was too much, even for Madara.
In the end, Madara died just like any other shinobi: a tool, a means for another’s goals. But his legacy shaped both history and future.
DLC Takes
Find out the most important moments and aspects of Madara Uchiha.
Top 3 Jutsu
Madara is able to perform a large amount of powerful jutsu. Our list below consists of the jutsu that make Madara’s skillset unique, as opposed to simply the most powerful techniques.
3. Tengai Shinsei
Tengai Shinsei is a catastrophic jutsu and is among Madara’s most powerful ocular abilities. By using his Rinnegan, he can summon a massive meteorite from space and crash it onto the battlefield. The impact is so immense that it can cause widespread destruction and alter the landscape drastically.
2. Limbo: Border Jail
Limbo is a spae-time technique that Madara developed through his mastery of the Rinnegan. It creates intangible, invisible clones of himself on a separate plane of existence. These clones are powerful and can attack opponents without being detected by regular senses, making them incredibly difficult to counter.
1. Susanoo
Susanoo is a powerful technique that only those with advanced Mangekyou Sharingan abilities can perform. It creates a gigantic humanoid figure that grants it’s user both offensive and defensive capabilities. Madara’s Susanoo is particularly noteworthy due to its impressive size and strength.
Top 3 Most Important Moments
The events below were the most important moments in Madara Uchiha’s life and really defined his character arc.
3. Final confrontation and defeat
Madara’s ultimate confrontation against Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and their allies marked the climax of his character arc. All his choices, ambitions and his very conviction were put to the test. Would he still be able to carry out the plan after seeing it’s devastating consequences? Would the world truly be better of in an infinite genjutsu?
2. Losing his little brother Izuna
The loss of Izuna Uchiha had an immense impact on Madara’s world view. This event deeply influenced Madara’s thirst for strength and desire to change the world. The death of his brother served as proof for the shinobi world being rotten with a never-ending cycle of hatred.
1. Meeting Hashirama
The first meeting between Madara and Hashirama was the most impactful event of Madara’s life. It was the first time that Madara had hope for the world, and it would later also serve as a reminder of why hope was foolish.
As heads of their respective clans, they founded Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village) with the intention of ending the cycle of hatred in the world. This event marked the beginning of their complex relationship, and would reshape the fate of the entire world.
Top 3 Madara Fights
3. Madara vs Shinobi Alliance
The Allied Shinobi Forces were winning the war until Madara’s arrival. His battle against the Shinobi Alliance demonstrated his overwhelming power, as he effortlessly defeated numerous powerful shinobi, including Naruto and Gaara.
2. Madara Uchiha vs Naruto and Sasuke
In the final arc of the series, Madara battles Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, the two main protagonists. This epic confrontation forced both of them to grow immensely in both wisdom and strength. Without this battle, Naruto and Sasuke would not become the men they eventually became.
1. Madara Uchiha vs Hashirama Senju
The battle between Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju is one of the most iconic fights of the series. This rematch takes place in the same location where they originally fought as children. Just the sheer scale of the battle, especially during that time, was unheard of. Nobody matched their power as shinobi, and the outcome of this battle would certainly shape the future of the world.
