Sasuke Uchiwa is a character from the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto. He is a ninja from the village of Konoha with a calm, detached character, designed to be both partner and rival to the main character, Naruto Uzumaki. In the anime and manga, Sasuke is a member of the Uchiwa clan, a powerful clan in the village of Konoha. The members were exterminated when Sasuke was still a child by his older brother, Itachi. His sole aim is to avenge the extermination of his clan, a task he will pursue at all costs. Initially cold, solitary and solely preoccupied with his vengeance, he makes friends with other characters, notably Naruto, with whom he forms a bond of rivalry and friendship, and Sakura Haruno, whom he despised at first but who gradually becomes a friend. All three learn the ninja arts under the guidance of Kakashi Hatake. Dissatisfied with his progress, he deserts the village of Konoha to acquire the strength he needs to seek revenge alongside Orochimaru.