The Rinnegan’s Myth & Power
In the world of Naruto, the Rinnegan is more than just an eye. It’s a godly power. It can create life… and destroy it just as easily. It can control gravity, summon creatures, and even bring people back from the dead.
Madara Uchiha—one of the most feared shinobi in history—wanted this power to change the world forever.
But the truth is… he didn’t get the rinnegan he was infected by it .
He got it by stealing, experimenting, and being used by a force much darker than he ever realized.
“Madara didn’t ‘earn’ the Rinnegan—he unlocked it through blood, betrayal, and forbidden knowledge.”

The Sage of Six Paths’ Bloodline
The Rinnegan is rare. Very rare.
Only someone who has both Indra’s and Asura’s chakra (the sons of the Sage of Six Paths) can awaken it. That means you need:
- Uchiha DNA (from Indra)
- Senju DNA (from Asura)
Madara already had Uchiha blood. So he needed only one more thing…
Hashirama’s Cells – The Key Ingredient
Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, was Asura’s reincarnation. His cells were powerful. They had healing powers and massive life force.
Madara fought Hashirama at the Valley of the End and secretly took a piece of his flesh.
He didn’t use it right away. But he had a plan.
Near-Death and Chakra Fusion
Madara was getting old. He had to act fast.
He implanted Hashirama’s cells into his own body, hoping their chakras would slowly mix.
It took years. But it worked.
Faking His Death
Madara let the world think he had died after fighting Hashirama.
But in secret, he hid in an underground hideout, watching and waiting as his body slowly changed.
He wasn’t alone.
A strange being named Black Zetsu stayed by his side, whispering advice and secrets.
Madara thought Zetsu was loyal.
But Zetsu had his own mission…
The Chakra Awakening
After many years of pain and waiting, Madara’s chakra finally evolved.
Right before his real death, the Rinnegan finally awakened—first in his left eye.
But it was too late for him to use it.
So, what did he do?
He gave both Rinnegan eyes to a boy named Nagato (who later became Pain) without telling anyone.
Black Zetsu’s Secret Plan

This part hurts.
Madara thought everything was going according to his plan.
But in truth, he was just a puppet.
Black Zetsu was not his ally. He was a piece of an ancient being named Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, the first person to ever have chakra.
Zetsu needed the Rinnegan to bring Kaguya back.
So he fed Madara lies. He told him half-truths about an old Uchiha stone tablet.
He pushed Madara to take Hashirama’s cells, all to fulfill Kaguya’s dark dream.
“The strongest eyes in history… were never truly his.”
Why Others Failed to Awaken the Rinnegan
Obito
He had Hashirama’s cells but was never Indra’s reincarnation. So he couldn’t awaken it on his own.
Sasuke
He got the Rinnegan, but only because the Sage of Six Paths gave it to him. He didn’t awaken it naturally.
Danzo
He had one Sharingan and a whole arm of Hashirama’s cells—but no Uchiha soul like Madara’s. He was just experimenting with stolen power.
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The Rinnegan’s True Purpose

Madara’s dream was to create peace.
He wanted to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi—a jutsu that traps the whole world in a dream, where there’s no war or pain.
But Black Zetsu had other plans.
He used Madara’s body to bring Kaguya back. And in the end, Madara was betrayed by the very power he trusted.
“The Rinnegan was never Madara’s—it was always Kaguya’s.”
Conclusion: A Power Born From Deception

Madara Uchiha believed he was the master of destiny.
He believed he was saving the world.
But in the end… he was just a pawn.
He awakened the Rinnegan through pain, sacrifice, and stolen power. But he never got to enjoy it. Instead, he was used and tossed aside by Black Zetsu—by Kaguya’s will.
“The strongest shinobi in history died… not as a god, but as a ghost of someone else’s plan.”
He deserved better.
- FAQs
Could Itachi have awakened the Rinnegan?
No. He was a genius, but he didn’t have both Indra and Asura chakra.
Why didn’t Danzo awaken the Rinnegan?
He had stolen pieces, but not the full mix of chakras needed.
How is Sasuke’s Rinnegan different?
His has special tomoe patterns and lets him teleport and swap places. It was a gift from Hagoromo, not something he awakened naturally.