Shisui Uchiha was, according to other Uchihas, one of the most powerful clan members. Shisui means still water. He was an Anbu member of the Uchiha clan of Konoha. His fame earned him the nickname “Shisui the Mirage” (瞬身のシスイ, Shunshin no Shisui, literally meaning: Blinking Body Shisui).
APPEARANCE
Shisui is short and has black hair. His eyes are prominently rimmed. He has always been shown with the Sharingan activated. He wore a gray protective armor as an Anbu. This armor protects the upper body and allows for greater movement of the arms, shoulders, and legs. He wore a shirt with a high collar under this armor.
CHARACTER
Shisui is said to have followed the same ideals as Naruto Uzumaki. As he is responsible for Itachi Uchiha, Shisui put his well-being above the clan’s views. It seems, however, that his views are less important than the peace of Konohagakure. He believes that a true shinobi must give his life for peace. In the hope of protecting Konoha, he gave Itachi one of his eyes and died.
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PAST
Itachi was Shisui’s best friend. They were both among the most skilled shinobi of the Uchiha clan. Shisui also managed to awaken his Mangekyou Sharingan at an unspecified time. He was in the ANBU unit, and fought Ao once. The latter kept Shisui’s chakra in his mind and recognized it many years later when they met.
SHISUI’S DEATH
Itachi began acting strangely after he joined the ANBU unit. Itachi was distrusted by the Konoha police led by the Uchiha clan. They assigned Shisui to look after Itachi. Shisui found out about his clan’s plans, and was told by elders of Konoha that they were looking into taking legal action against the Uchiha clan. Danzou Shimura took Shisui’s right eye.
To avoid any further conflicts over his eyes, Shisui gave his left eye to Itachi. After that, he made it appear as though his eyes had been lost forever. Shisui then committed suicide. Itachi assisted his friend in his plan and was awarded his Mangekyou Sharingan. Some Uchiha clan members later discovered his body in the Nakano River. They suspected Itachi of murdering Shisui, and confronted him. Itachi was soon ordered to kill the entire Uchiha clan.
AFTER HIS DEATH
Shisui was a master of eye surgery. Danzou took his right eye out and placed it in himself. Itachi received his left eye from Shisui shortly before he passed away.
SHISUI’S RIGHT EYE
Danzou Shimura had taken Shisui’s right eye before his death. Danzou also removed his right arm and shoulder from Shisui after his death. Danzou could now use Shisui’s special Dojutsu to control others. Danzou had the DNA of the Shodai Hokage implanted so that he could use the Kotoamatsukami frequently. It was thought that Shisui had destroyed his eyes, so Danzou did not know for a long time if he had Shisui.
It is not known how often Danzou used his Sharingan. Danzou used his Sharingan at the Kage meeting to take control of Mifune. He proposed an alliance with Danzou and he was elected their leader. Ao realizes that Danzou has taken over Mifune through his Byakugan. Later, Danzou fights against Sasuke Uchiha. After losing the fight, he attempts to kill himself and Tobi with his final act. Shisui’s right eye is also damaged.
SHISUI’S LEFT EYE
Just before his death, Shisui left his left eye to Itachi Uchiha. Itachi placed this eye in a raven. This raven was swallowed by Naruto Uzumaki. He should assist Naruto in getting Sasuke on the right path. Itachi was revived in the Fourth Shinobi World War by Kabuto Yakushi via Kuchiyose : Edo Tensei. When he activated his Mangekyou Sharingan the Raven escaped from Naruto once more. Itachi had previously programmed Kotoamatsukami to activate when Itachi’s Mangekyou Sharingan activated in front.
Itachi also programmed the enemy to control it so that he would defend Konohagakure. Itachi wanted to force Sasuke away from Tobi to go back to Konoha. Itachi met Naruto before the jutsu was activated on Itachi. As a result, the latter was freed from Kabuto. Itachi then destroyed Shisui’s left eye via Amaterasu, because it can only be used once every ten years.
TECHNIQUES & SPECIAL ABILITIES
Shisui was a member of the Uchiha clan and was recognized there, along with Itachi Uchiha as one of the most talented members of the clan. He had a Sharingan and, at an unknown moment, he managed to awaken his Mangekyou Sharingan. He was able to use his Dojutsu – the Kotoamatsukami, which is one of the most powerful Genjutsus. This jutsu allows Shisui to control a shinobi without the person being aware.
This Genjutsu can even free resurrected Shinobi from the control of Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei. This jutsu was not something Shisui could use more than once in ten years. However, many shinobi were familiar with it. Shisui was also known as “Shunshin No Shisui” due to his mastery of the art and skill of flying, which implies high agility, speed, and precision.
MEMBER OF THE GROUP
- Shisui squad
- ANBU
- Konoha Police
TRIVIA
- He is known as “Shunshin No Shisui“.
- He has been a fighter against Ao in the past from Kirigakure.
- It is possible that he was a member of the Anbu-Ne.
- His ancestor Kagami was part of the same team as Danzou.
- Shisui wore a short sword which is the most common weapon among ANBU-Ne members.
- Before Shisui’s passing, Danzou was in possession of his right Sharingan.
SOURCES
- Naruto (manga)
- Naruto (anime).
- Naruto: The Writings Of Jin