Uchiha Madara
うちはマダラ
Tobi (トビ)
Debut (Manga): Chapter 280
Debut (Anime): Shippūden Episode 32
Appears in: Anime and Manga
Seiyū (Japanese): Wataru Takagi (as Tobi)
Naoya Uchida (as Madara Uchiha)
Highest rank: Kage
Classification: S-class, Missing-nin
Birthdate: December 24
Height: 175 cm (as Tobi)
Weight: 55.9 kg (as Tobi)
Gender: Male
Ring: 玉 (tama, "jewel or ball"; also the black king in shogi)
Ring position: Left thumb
Previous partner(s): Deidara
Affiliation: Akatsuki
Previous affiliation(s): Uchiha clan
Konohagakure
Kirigakure
Occupation: Akatsuki shadow leader
Previous occupation(s): Mizukage
Zetsu's subordinate
Founder and Leader of the Uchiha clan[1]
Family:
Izuna Uchiha (Younger brother)
Nature Type:
Earth
Jutsu:
Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique
Madara's Teleporting Technique
Madara Uchiha (うちはマダラ, Uchiha Madara), who posed as Tobi[2] (トビ) when first introduced, is a founder of Konohagakure, Akatsuki and the Uchiha clan (according to Jiraiya)[1]. When he joined Akatsuki as Tobi (replacing Sasori), he was partnered with Deidara, revealing himself as Madara after Deidara's death. He has been recognized by Kisame Hoshigaki as once being the Mizukage of Kirigakure, although it is unknown when.
Decades before the start of the series, Madara grew up in constant competition with his younger brother, Izuna Uchiha, who were both known as the most gifted members of their clan. Their competition led to both gaining the Mangekyo Sharingan, and, with it, they were able to take control of the Uchiha clan, Madara acting as its leader. Even by his clan's standards, Madara's chakra was unusually strong. Under his leadership, the clan conquered all they came across, but, over time, he began to lose his sight because of the Mangekyo Sharingan. To regain his vision, he took his brother's eyes (an act Madara said his brother had consented to), allowing him to continue to lead the Uchiha to prosperity.
In the years that followed, the Uchiha constantly clashed with the equally powerful Senju clan. To bring an end to the constant fighting, the leader of the Senju, Hashirama Senju, approached the Uchiha with an offering of peace. Although Madara never wanted peace with the Senju, the rest of the Uchiha wanted to end the fighting, and Madara had no choice but to go along with their decision. The Senju, the Uchiha, and all the clans they had conquered came together to form the village of Konohagakure. Against Madara's wishes, the villagers selected Hashirama as the village's First Hokage. Madara feared that Hashirama would oppress the Uchiha, and tried to rally support for challenging his leadership. Rather than help him, however, the Uchiha turned their backs on him, believing his only motives were due to pride and the desire for more power.