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[[Sasuke Uchiha]] awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan after the death of his older brother, Itachi. Sasuke's Mangekyo takes the appearance of a six-sided star almost resembling the atomic model. Unlike other Sharingan, which have a black design and red background, Sasuke's Mangekyo is the first one that is shown to have a red design and a black background.
 
[[Sasuke Uchiha]] awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan after the death of his older brother, Itachi. Sasuke's Mangekyo takes the appearance of a six-sided star almost resembling the atomic model. Unlike other Sharingan, which have a black design and red background, Sasuke's Mangekyo is the first one that is shown to have a red design and a black background.
   
The first ability Sasuke has displayed using the Mangekyo is [[Amaterasu]], which Itachi implanted within his eyes before his death. When Sasuke first used it unintentionally against Madara, his eyes take the appearance of Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan. When he later uses it on his own against the [[Eight-Tailed Giant Ox]], it takes the form of his own Mangekyo Sharingan. It has been noted that his skill with Amaterasu is even greater than Itachi's, as he was able to envelop the bones of [[Susanoo]] with it in order to form a protective shield against the [[Raikage]]. He suffers from the same drawbacks from using it as Itachi did, as his eye strained to the point of bleeding, as well as his eyesight gradually began to deteriorate. He can also put out Amaterasu.
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The first ability Sasuke has displayed using the Mangekyo is [[Amaterasu]], which Itachi implanted within his eyes before his death. When Sasuke first used it unintentionally against Madara, his eyes take the appearance of Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan. When he later uses it on his own against the [[Eight-Tailed Giant Ox]], it takes the form of his own Mangekyo Sharingan. It has been noted that his skill with Amaterasu is even greater than Itachi's as he is able to control the flames with his righ eye and he also can envelop the bones of [[Susanoo]] in order to form a protective shield which he first use against the [[Raikage]]. He suffers from the same drawbacks from using it as Itachi did, as his eye strained to the point of bleeding, as well as his eyesight gradually began to deteriorate. He can also put out Amaterasu.
   
 
As mentioned above, Sasuke has displayed the ability to use [[Susanoo]]. He used its ribs to protect himself from a near fatal blow delivered from the Raikage. Sasuke has also been seen using [[genjutsu]] with his Mangekyo Sharingan on two occasions that boast similar effects as Tsukiyomi. As with Itachi's version, they are powerful enough to break down the will of the intended victim, and even cause paralysis.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 408, page 04</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 413, page 09</ref> However, they have not been named so it is unclear if they are the same.
 
As mentioned above, Sasuke has displayed the ability to use [[Susanoo]]. He used its ribs to protect himself from a near fatal blow delivered from the Raikage. Sasuke has also been seen using [[genjutsu]] with his Mangekyo Sharingan on two occasions that boast similar effects as Tsukiyomi. As with Itachi's version, they are powerful enough to break down the will of the intended victim, and even cause paralysis.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 408, page 04</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 413, page 09</ref> However, they have not been named so it is unclear if they are the same.
   
Unlike Itachi, Sasuke's Amaterasu (ninjutsu) comes from his left eye, and his genjutsu comes from his right eye, along with his ability to extinguish the black flames.
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Unlike Itachi, Sasuke's Amaterasu (ninjutsu) comes from his left eye, and his genjutsu comes from his right eye, along with his ability to manipulate and extinguish the black flames.
   
 
==Mangekyo Sharingan Forms==
 
==Mangekyo Sharingan Forms==

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The Mangekyo Sharingan (万華鏡写輪眼, literally meaning: Kaleidoscope Copy Wheel Eye) is a heightened form of Sharingan, said to be feared as the strongest dojutsu. The Mangekyo Sharingan is distinguished from a normal Sharingan through its appearance, which changes the form of the tomoe seal. Unlike in the case of the Sharingan, the appearance of the Mangekyo Sharingan differs from user to user; Kakashi Hatake's and Itachi Uchiha's both resemble pinwheels, Madara Uchiha's and his brother, Izuna's look more like a detailed form of the basic three-tomoe Sharingan, and Sasuke Uchiha's looks like a star. To acquire the Mangekyo Sharingan, someone close to a Sharingan user must die and the emotion of the loss is responsible for its unlocking. To expedite this occurrence, most Uchiha throughout history have killed their closest friends or family members in order to meet this criteria.[1] Although, how Kakashi gained his Mangekyo Sharingan has yet to be explained.

The Mangekyo Sharingan gives the user access to powerful and forbidden techniques. It is unclear if these techniques are unique among individuals; No two Mangekyo Sharingan users have been seen using the same jutsu, but Madara appears knowledgeable of all Mangekyo Sharingan techniques. The only known exception to this is Sasuke, who was able to use Itachi's Amaterasu and Susanoo.

Over time, use of the Mangekyo Sharingan deteriorates the user's eyesight to the point of blindness. Only by taking and transplanting the eyes of one's sibling (who also wields the Mangekyo Sharingan) can the vision be restored, a process that results in the creation of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan (永遠の万華鏡写輪眼, Eien no Mangekyō Sharingan). Not only does this process restore one's eyesight, but it also gives the person greater power. There are only three known living shinobi left who possess the Mangekyo Sharingan: Kakashi Hatake, Madara Uchiha, and Sasuke Uchiha.

Mangekyo Sharingan Variations

Itachi Uchiha

Itachi Uchiha gained the Mangekyo Sharingan by killing his best friend, Shisui. With the Mangekyo Sharingan, Itachi was able to use at least three (and the most, as of yet) of the most powerful jutsu. The first was Tsukuyomi, an extremely powerful genjutsu that allowed him to torture opponents for what seemed like days in a matter of moments. The second technique was Amaterasu, a substantially potent ninjutsu, which creates virtually-inextinguishable black flames at the user's focal point that continue to burn until the target is reduced to ash. The last of these techniques was Susanoo, which allowed Itachi to summon a massive ethereal warrior. This entity fights on behalf of Itachi and shields him from all attacks, rendering Itachi essentially invincible.

All of these techniques use massive amounts of Itachi's chakra and, in addition to damaging his eyesight, put a great deal of strain in his body. During his final battle against Sasuke, Itachi's eyes were even shown bleeding after using the Mangekyo. He also told his brother that he wanted to take his eyes so that he can restore his eyesight and gain more power. During the resulting battle, Zetsu noted that Itachi's "Left Mangekyo" possessed the Tsukuyomi, while the "Right Mangekyo" possessed the Amaterasu.

Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi Hatake developed his own Mangekyo Sharingan during the time-skip. With his Mangekyo Sharingan, Kakashi mastered a technique that creates a localized inter-dimensional space-time ninjutsu called Kamui, allowing him to target any person and/or object and send it to another dimension. The attack requires considerable effort to aim precisely and appeared to leave Kakashi's chakra significantly drained; He collapses after using the technique three times even at full strength in a single day. How he awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan remains unknown, as he stated that everyone close to him was dead.

Madara Uchiha

Madara Uchiha is the first Uchiha to gain the Mangekyo Sharingan. His Mangekyo took the form of a ring with three circular holes in it. He eventually grew blind from overusing it, and only by taking his younger brother Izuna's eyes did he regain his sight. This also gave him an "Eternal" Mangekyo Sharingan that gave him great power. His Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan looks identical in appearance to Madara's first Mangekyo combined with Izuna's Mangekyo.

Madara, posing as Tobi, has shown using an unnamed space/time ninjutsu which makes him nearly invulnerable and allows him to teleport to different places at will very quickly, but it's unclear if this is a result of his Mangekyo Sharingan. He may likely also be able to put out the so-called inextinguishable flames of Amaterasu quite easily.

In the past, Madara was able to use his Mangekyo Sharingan to control the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox like a pet. However, it has yet to be shown in the present.

Izuna Uchiha

Izuna Uchiha acquired his Mangekyo Sharingan soon after Madara did. His took the appearance of three bars stretching out of his pupil. Madara later took Izuna's eyes to regain his lost vision. In Madara's story, however, Izuna volunteered to give him his eyes for the clan's sake.

Sasuke Uchiha

Sasuke Uchiha awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan after the death of his older brother, Itachi. Sasuke's Mangekyo takes the appearance of a six-sided star almost resembling the atomic model. Unlike other Sharingan, which have a black design and red background, Sasuke's Mangekyo is the first one that is shown to have a red design and a black background.

The first ability Sasuke has displayed using the Mangekyo is Amaterasu, which Itachi implanted within his eyes before his death. When Sasuke first used it unintentionally against Madara, his eyes take the appearance of Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan. When he later uses it on his own against the Eight-Tailed Giant Ox, it takes the form of his own Mangekyo Sharingan. It has been noted that his skill with Amaterasu is even greater than Itachi's as he is able to control the flames with his righ eye and he also can envelop the bones of Susanoo in order to form a protective shield which he first use against the Raikage. He suffers from the same drawbacks from using it as Itachi did, as his eye strained to the point of bleeding, as well as his eyesight gradually began to deteriorate. He can also put out Amaterasu.

As mentioned above, Sasuke has displayed the ability to use Susanoo. He used its ribs to protect himself from a near fatal blow delivered from the Raikage. Sasuke has also been seen using genjutsu with his Mangekyo Sharingan on two occasions that boast similar effects as Tsukiyomi. As with Itachi's version, they are powerful enough to break down the will of the intended victim, and even cause paralysis.[2][3] However, they have not been named so it is unclear if they are the same.

Unlike Itachi, Sasuke's Amaterasu (ninjutsu) comes from his left eye, and his genjutsu comes from his right eye, along with his ability to manipulate and extinguish the black flames.

Mangekyo Sharingan Forms

See also

References

  1. Naruto chapter 386, page 13
  2. Naruto chapter 408, page 04
  3. Naruto chapter 413, page 09