One of the Legendary Sannin and former Leaf shinobi turned rogue. Master of forbidden jutsu, especially Edo Tensei (Reanimation). Obsessed with learning every technique and achieving immortality. Calculating, curious, and amoral, he allies with Sasuke during the Fourth Great Ninja War for his own ends.

Last surviving member of the Uchiha clan (alongside his brother Itachi’s memory). Leader of Team Taka. Wielder of the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. Cold, driven, and focused on his own sense of justice and revolution. Leads the small team with Orochimaru during the war after breaking free of his earlier path of pure revenge. Sasuke does not have Rinnegan

Member of the Hōzuki clan, team Taka, and former subordinate of Orochimaru. Can liquefy his body at will and wields a massive sword. Loud, bloodthirsty, and constantly bickering, especially with Karin. Loyal to the group in his own crude way and provides both combat power and comic relief.

Survivor of the Uzumaki clan with powerful sensory abilities and unique healing chakra (accessed through bites). Member of team Taka. Sharp-tongued, highly emotional, deeply devoted to Sasuke and has a huge crush on Sasuke. Serves as the team’s sensor and medical support while often clashing with Suigetsu.

Carrier of the Sage Transformation (curse mark) that grants him immense strength and regenerative power, but at the cost of violent berserk episodes. Member of team Taka. Quiet, gentle, and polite when in control. Acts as the group’s powerhouse and source of living sacrifice material for Orochimaru’s reanimations.

Hashirama Senju First Hokage and co-founder of Konoha alongside Madara Uchiha. Known as the God of Shinobi. Master of Wood Release and unmatched life force. Idealistic, cheerful, humble, and deeply committed to peace, though capable of terrifying power when angered. Cause of death: Unknown.

Second Hokage and younger brother of Hashirama. Inventor of many powerful jutsu, including the Flying Thunder God and early versions of Edo Tensei. Strict, pragmatic, and suspicious of the Uchiha clan. Highly intelligent strategist with a sharp, no-nonsense personality. Cause of death: Killed during the First Great Ninja War while sacrificing himself to cover the escape of his subordinates (including a young Hiruzen) from the Gold and Silver Brothers.

Third Hokage, known as the Professor for his mastery of nearly every Konoha jutsu. Teacher of the Legendary Sannin. Wise, kind, and burdened by the weight of leadership. Strong sense of duty and deep loyalty to the village, even in death. Cause of death: Died sealing Orochimaru’s arms with the Reaper Death Seal during the Invasion of Konoha, sacrificing his own life in the process.

Fourth Hokage, the Yellow Flash of Konoha. Creator of the Flying Thunder God Technique and father of Naruto Uzumaki. Extremely fast, intelligent, and calm under pressure. Gentle and caring toward his village and family, yet a ruthless genius on the battlefield. Cause of death: Died using the Reaper Death Seal to imprison the Nine-Tails’ Yin half inside himself while sealing the Yang half into newborn Naruto during the Nine-Tails’ attack on Konoha. His body was stabbed from behind by the Nine-Tails ' sharp nails before sealing the tail beast into Naruto.