Uchiha Clan

The Uchiha Clan is one of the four noble clans of Konohagakure, reputed to be the village's strongest because of their Sharingan and natural battle prowess. After helping found Konoha decades ago, the Uchiha grew increasingly isolated from the village's affairs, culminating in most of their deaths during the Uchiha Clan Downfall. Few Uchiha now survive into the present day.

## Background

### Founding

The Uchiha lineage traces its origins to Indra, the eldest son of Hagoromo. Indra's descendants eventually divided into two branches—the Uchiha clan and the Hagoromo Clan. Among Indra's offspring, two sons inherited his eyes, while another son and daughter inherited his distinctive hair. Subsequently, the Uchiha clan further branched into the Fūma clan, just before the warring clans era.

Inheriting Hagoromo's profound "eyes" through Indra, the Uchiha clan gained unparalleled spiritual energy and chakra. However, these extraordinary gifts came at a cost: an intense emotional nature. Known as the "Curse of Hatred," initially demonstrated by Indra, Uchiha individuals often experienced profound love that could transform into overwhelming hatred when disrupted. This turbulent emotional state would trigger the awakening of the Uchiha's Sharingan, a power that brought both fame and infamy to their clan.

This ancient rivalry with the Senju Clan, stretching back to the time of Indra and his brother Asura, fueled the Uchiha-Senju conflict. The Sage of Six Paths, their ancestor, chose Asura as his successor due to Asura's belief in peace through love, contrasting with Indra's pursuit of power-driven peace. Indra, consumed by his Curse of Hatred, battled Asura, further deepening the animosity between the two clans. However, as centuries passed, the origin of their feud faded into obscurity.

By the era of the Warring States Period, the Uchiha and Senju stood as the mightiest shinobi clans. Various nations hired these rival clans, pitting them against each other in warfare. The constant bloodshed intensified their mutual enmity, with Uchiha blaming Senju for their losses and vice versa. Amidst this strife, Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju, despite their clashing allegiances, found a common bond as children. They shared a vision of a future where children wouldn't be forced into the horrors of battle. Yet, the realities of their world hindered their aspirations, leading Madara to abandon their shared dreams.

Despite their friendship, Madara and Hashirama continued their battle on the battlefield. Fueled by his rivalry with Hashirama and the tragic death of his brother Izuna, Madara was driven to unlock his Mangekyō Sharingan, becoming the first Uchiha to do so. With this newfound power, he seized control of the Uchiha clan. Hashirama, now the leader of the Senju, attempted to broker peace, aiming to fulfill their childhood aspirations. Although some Uchiha members expressed interest in peace, Madara rejected Hashirama's offers after Tobirama, Hashirama's brother, killed Izuna. Fuelled by rage and desperation, Madara challenged Hashirama for supremacy, only to be defeated. In a surprising turn, Madara agreed to peace when Hashirama offered his own life. This moment marked a fragile truce between the Uchiha and Senju, although the scars of their ancient enmity remained.

### Konohagakure

The Uchiha, together with the Senju, established Konohagakure, a hidden village within the Land of Fire, marking an end to the era's conflicts. Numerous clans settled in Konoha, adopting its peaceful model, and their unity brought stability to the shinobi world. Hashirama, chosen as Konoha's First Hokage, sparked Madara's fears of Senju supremacy over the Uchiha. Madara attempted to incite his clan against the village, but the Uchiha, exhausted by endless battles, dismissed him. His failed attempt led to his departure. Madara later returned, challenging Hashirama at the site that became the Valley of the End, where he met his demise.

Despite Madara's rebellion, Hashirama harbored no resentment towards the Uchiha. He even cautioned his successor, Tobirama, to consider their feelings. Tobirama formed the Konoha Military Police Force, entrusting the Uchiha with its leadership, believing it would channel its skills toward the village's service. However, the Force's remote headquarters and limited influence within Konoha's government isolated Uchiha, sowing discontent over the years.

After the Third Shinobi World War, the Uchiha clan, significantly its leader Fugaku, believed Fugaku deserved to be Konoha's Fifth Hokage. However, he was overlooked, and the title passed to another Senju disciple. This decision angered Fugaku's supporters, yet he chose not to protest. During the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack, Fugaku ordered the Military Police Force to join the village's defence. However, they were redirected to patrol Konoha's borders, indicating the village's suspicion of Uchiha's involvement. Fugaku, demonstrating loyalty, followed the orders. Later, he was summoned by the Fourth Hokage, Minato, to help control the Nine-Tails. Despite some Uchiha's displeasure at his solo involvement, Fugaku's selection indicated the Hokage's trust in him. Using his Mangekyō Sharingan, Fugaku subdued the Nine-Tails before its sealing.

Despite Fugaku's heroism, suspicions lingered. Many villagers, including some in Konoha's leadership, accused the Uchiha of orchestrating the attack. Consequently, the clan was relocated to a compound farther from the village, ostensibly for Konoha's reconstruction. In reality, the Konoha Council feared the Uchiha's dissatisfaction, viewing them as a potential threat. This relocation and the accompanying scepticism deepened the rift between the Uchiha and Konoha. Despite Fugaku

Feeling marginalized and disillusioned, the Uchiha, under Fugaku's leadership, planned a coup d'état against the Fourth Hokage's administration. They infiltrated the Anbu, placing spies within, but internal dissent arose. Shisui Uchiha attempted to use his Kotoamatsukami to halt the coup, but Danzō Shimura interfered, preventing Shisui's intervention. Danzō presented Itachi Uchiha, a covert Konoha operative, with a stark choice: allow the Uchiha coup to proceed, leading to their demise, or eliminate the Uchiha himself, sparing his younger brother, Sasuke. Itachi chose the latter.

Before the coup, Itachi sought aid from "Madara Uchiha." In a single night, Itachi and Madara exterminated the entire Uchiha clan. Itachi shouldered the blame, concealed Konoha's involvement, and ensured Sasuke's safety, even at the cost of his own soul.

### Post-Downfall

In the years following the tragic massacre, the Konoha Police Force was placed under the authority of the Fūma Clan, who were distantly related to the Uchiha. Among the ashes of their clan's destruction, only three Uchiha survived: Itachi, who posed as a criminal by joining Akatsuki but secretly continued serving Konoha, Sasuke, and the enigmatic figure known as "Madara." Despite the massacre, Uchiha descendants persisted, including some half-Uchihas:

Mio Togi, Haruki Nara, Mukaisaka Hagoromo, Wakazuma Hagoromo, Maiha Hatake, Fugasako Hagoromo, Akegorou Hagoromo, Kitazumi Hagoromo, Shōkoha Hagoromo, Shinku Yūhi, Monzaemon Akimichi, Tetora Inuzuka, and Ukei Inuzuka.

During the massacre, Itachi's targets were strictly Uchiha members, leading to the unfortunate fate of half-Uchihas possessing the Sharingan, as all those who unlocked this powerful eye technique were traditionally considered Uchiha clan members. Remarkably, Tetora unlocked the Sharingan on the night of the massacre, a fact unknown to Itachi, which spared her. Due to this unique circumstance, she remained an Inuzuka, becoming only the second person, after Kakashi Hatake, to possess the Sharingan without being officially recognized as an Uchiha.

## Abilities

The Uchiha clan was renowned for their natural proficiency in combat skills and their rapid growth rate. They possessed a potent chakra quality and a natural affinity for the fire nature transformation; Uchiha individuals were only truly recognized as shinobi once they mastered the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique. Exceptional Uchiha members had such mastery of Fire Release that it took multiple Water Release users working together or an equally skilled Water Release user to extinguish their flames. Additionally, Uchiha were skilled in the use of ninja tools, particularly shuriken, a weapon they were known for.

However, what struck fear into the hearts of their enemies was the Uchiha clan's unique dōjutsu kekkei genkai, the Sharingan. With the Sharingan, they could perceive chakra, cast diverse genjutsu, and, most notably, replicate the jutsu of their opponents. The versatility of the Sharingan was so immense that many shinobi believed it was wiser to retreat than face an Uchiha in one-on-one combat.

Through the experience of losing a loved one, the Sharingan could evolve into the Mangekyō Sharingan, granting the user access to even more powerful jutsu in both eyes. However, excessive use of the Mangekyō Sharingan led to the gradual loss of the user's sight, a condition that could only be remedied by receiving another's eyes, preferably from a sibling, to create the "eternal" Mangekyō Sharingan. Sadly, the mechanics of the Mangekyō Sharingan were often misunderstood by the Uchiha, leading some to tragically resort to personally causing harm to their loved ones in pursuit of power.

## Members

### Leaders

* **Madara Uchiha**: Expelled/defected from the clan; unknown successor.
* **Fugaku Uchiha**: The last leader before the clan's demise.
* **Sasuke Uchiha**: Patriarch of the Uchiha after it was reduced to a single digits.

### Heirs

* **Itachi Uchiha**: Designated to be Fugaku's successor; disinherited due to his wayward beliefs.
* **Sasuke Uchiha**: Designated to be Fugaku's successor after Itachi was disinherited.
* **Tetora Inuzuka**: Sasuke's cousin, who also possesses the sharingan.

### Alive

☆ = Uchiha Kekkei Genkai

Alive Uchiha's in age order:

* Itachi ♂ - ☆ (Twenty-one years old)
* Sasuke ♂ - ☆ (Sixteen years old)

## Trivia

* "Uchiha" is another way of pronouncing "uchiwa" (団扇, *paper fan*), which is the clan's symbol. Uchiwa can be used to fan flames, making the flame hotter — referring to the fact that the Uchiha is a clan of Fire Release users. Likewise, the "gunbai-uchiwa" that the crest resembles, is a tool used by military commanders to issue orders to troops.
* Attire-wise, the Uchiha have always favoured high-collared outfits with their clan's symbol proudly emblazoned on the back. During the Warring States Period, the Uchiha refused to have any armour on their back in order to proudly display their clan's symbol. Over the generations, their attire has changed with their attire initially consisting of a dark coloured mantle along with pants, which later became simple shirts and pants, all the while retaining the high collar.
* Many of the Uchiha Clan's jutsu are named after Shintō deities from the Japanese creation myth.
* The clan had various places affiliated with them:
	+ A senbei shop that was famous throughout the village.
	+ A shrine where the clan secretly met.
	+ A supply base in Sora-ku.
	+ A hideout in the Land of Fire in the forest.