Sasuke Uchiha is one of the most powerful ninja in the Naruto universe. He possessed the rinnegan, one of the three great dojutsu, which granted him immense power. However, Sasuke lost his rinnegan when Momoshiki Otsutsuki extracted it from his left eye socket. This was a major blow to Sasuke’s strength. Many fans are wondering if there is a way for Sasuke to regain his rinnegan and restore his powers.
How Did Sasuke Obtain the Rinnegan?
Sasuke first awakened his rinnegan after receiving half of Hagoromo Otsutsuki’s chakra. Hagoromo, known as the Sage of Six Paths, was the legendary founder of ninshu and the original jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails. When he was near death, Hagoromo gave half of his chakra each to Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke. This allowed them to seal Kaguya Otsutsuki and end the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
By integrating the Sage’s Yang chakra into his body, Sasuke’s left Sharingan evolved into a rinnegan. This granted him incredible powers such as the Six Paths Technique, Amenotejikara teleportation, and access to the Deva Path’s gravitational abilities. With his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and rinnegan, Sasuke became one of the most formidable shinobi in history.
How Did Sasuke Lose the Rinnegan?
Years after the Fourth Great Ninja War ended, Sasuke joined forces with Naruto and the Five Kage to battle an Otsutsuki threat. They faced off against Momoshiki and Kinshiki Otsutsuki, extraterrestrial ninjas with immense strength. During the fight, Momoshiki absorbed Kinshiki to gain more power. Even in his enhanced form, he was defeated by Naruto and Sasuke.
However, Katasuke used scientific ninja tech to attack the weakened Momoshiki. This provoked him into absorbing more chakra and transforming again. Caught off guard, Naruto was incapacitated and Sasuke lost his left arm protecting Boruto. Before dying, Momoshiki used his Rinnegan’s ability to see and attack Sasuke’s Rinnegan. He extracted it from Sasuke’s eye socket, causing him to lose the dojutsu forever.
Can Sasuke Get His Rinnegan Back?
Losing his rinnegan cost Sasuke a significant portion of his abilities. He can no longer use his powerful dojutsu or many of his signature techniques. Understandably, many fans want the iconic character to regain his full powers. There are a few ways this could potentially happen.
Receive Chakra From Hagoromo Again
Since getting the Sage of Six Path’s chakra is what awakened Sasuke’s rinnegan originally, obtaining more of it could trigger the dojutsu again. However, Hagoromo already gave all of his chakra to Naruto and Sasuke before passing on. Unless his spirit intervenes again, there is no way for Sasuke to get more.
Transplant a New Rinnegan
Rinnegan are known to manifest in those with both Uchiha and Senju heritage. Theoretically, Sasuke could transplant a new rinnegan eye to regain its powers. However, the only suitable donors might be direct descendents of Indra and Ashura Otsutsuki like Naruto and Hashirama. Taking one of their eyes would be ethically questionable at best.
Further Evolve His Sharingan
Since his original rinnegan evolved from his Sharingan, it could potentially evolve again. However, this is unlikely since he has already achieved the pinnacle Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. The Sharingan’s final evolution is the rinnegan, so going beyond that seems impossible.
Draw Power From Naruto’s Chakra
As reincarnations of Indra and Ashura, Naruto and Sasuke’s chakras are linked. When together, they can exchange chakra and amplify each other’s abilities. Some fans theorize that by linking chakras again, Naruto’s Asura chakra could reawaken Sasuke’s rinnegan. While possible in theory, there is no evidence this would work.
Intervention by Otsutsuki Clan Member
As descendents of Kaguya Otsutsuki, certain Otsutsuki clan members may have the ability to restore Sasuke’s rinnegan. However, the known living Otsutsuki like Momoshiki, Kinshiki, Urashiki, and Toneri all battled against Sasuke and are unlikely to help him. For now, there are no friendly Otsutsuki allies able to restore the lost rinnegan.
Use of Forbidden Jutsu
There are likely forbidden jutsu specifically designed to manipulate dojutsu that could restore a rinnegan. However, they would be extremely difficult to find and dangerous to attempt. Sasuke is unlikely to take such risky measures for more power. Still, theoretically, there could be a obscure jutsu capable of regenerating his lost rinnegan.
Will Sasuke Ever Regain His Rinnegan?
At this point in the story, there are no clear options for Sasuke to regain his rinnegan. With no new sources of Hagoromo’s chakra and limited potential donors, a rinnegan transplant seems impossible. Further evolving his own dojutsu also seems unlikely. For now, Sasuke will have to rely on his remaining Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan abilities.
However, the franchise could eventually provide an opportunity to restore his rinnegan. A future encounter with the Otsutsuki clan or the introduction of new forbidden jutsu could present a solution. The writers have left the door open for Sasuke to regain the pinnacle of his powers. Fans will have to wait patiently to see if the iconic ninja can once again achieve his full potential.
Conclusion
Sasuke Uchiha losing his rinnegan was a huge blow to his abilities and left many fans disappointed. However, there are several theoretical methods he could use to regain the powerful dojutsu. While unlikely in the short term, the story could eventually provide him with the means to restore his lost eye. As one of the most popular Naruto characters, seeing Sasuke recover his full powers would satisfy many fans. The franchise still has opportunities to redeem his rinnegan and allow the iconic ninja to reach his peak strength once more.
