Sasuke Uchiha

The guy who made an entire generation believe that being emotionally unavailable is peak coolness.

Sasuke Uchiha is the definition of wasted potential wrapped in incredible potential. Born a genius. Traumatized by his brother. Became an international criminal. Then somehow got redeemed because Naruto really, really wouldn't shut up about saving him.

The Tragedy of Clan Uchiha

Here's the thing—Sasuke's backstory is genuinely tragic. His entire clan was massacred by his own brother Itachi, who then told him to "get stronger and fight me" like this was a video game tutorial. The kid watched his parents die through genjutsu. Repeatedly.

That messes you up. Fair.

But then he joins a snake man (Orochimaru) who wants his body, gets consumed by revenge, and decides that the solution to "my clan was killed by leaf village politics" is to... destroy the entire political system? Revolutionary or unhinged? Yes.

Powers That Make Zero Sense Anymore

• Sharingan → Mangekyo Sharingan → Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan: Copy jutsu, create black flames, summon giant chakra mecha. Standard stuff.
• Rinnegan: Got one from the Sage of Six Paths. Could swap places with objects, open portals to other dimensions, and generally break the game.
• Chidori: His signature move. Literally just running at enemies with lightning. Simple. Effective. Iconic.
• Susanoo: Giant purple samurai made of chakra. Because why not.

And then Boruto happened and they took his Rinnegan away. Just... stabbed it out. For plot reasons. 💀

The Worst Father in Konoha

Let's address the elephant in the room. Sasuke literally forgot what his daughter Sarada looked like. He's been gone on "missions" for so long that his own kid thought Karin might be her mom (she isn't, but you understand the confusion).

His idea of parenting is poking foreheads and leaving for another decade. At least Naruto's busy being Hokage—what's Sasuke's excuse? He's supposedly protecting the village from the shadows, but mostly he just wanders around looking brooding.

The Bond That Defines Him

Say what you want about Sasuke, but his relationship with Naruto is the emotional core of the entire franchise. Two boys on opposite ends—one too full of love, one too full of hate—who couldn't stop caring about each other even when they were literally trying to kill each other.

Their final battle at the Valley of the End? Masterpiece. Two broken people, punching their feelings out until they're both lying armless and exhausted.

And somewhere along the way, Sasuke realized that maybe—just maybe—he didn't have to carry all that hate alone.

He's still not great at showing it. But when it matters, Sasuke shows up. He protects the village. He supports his rival. He tries (keyword: tries) to be there for his family.

Progress is progress. Even for the original emo king.