The Mystery of Obito’s Third Rinne Sharingan Eye: Why Did He Fail to Gain It?

Introduction

In the mystical world of Naruto and Boruto, numerous characters possess unique abilities and legendary eyes. One such character is Obito Uchiha, a profound enigma in the series. Many fans wonder why Obito did not gain a third Rinne Sharingan eye. This article aims to unravel the mystery surrounding Obito’s inability to awaken this powerful ability, based on the parameters and requirements laid down by the series.

The Conditions Required for the Rinne Sharingan

Before delving into Obito’s case, let us first understand the conditions necessary to awaken the Rinne Sharingan. According to the lore of Naruto, the Rinne Sharingan is one of the most powerful abilities in the series, and it requires specific prerequisites to be met:

A Set of Rinnegan: The individual must possess a pair of Rinnegan. Jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails: The user must be the jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails, even if the jinchūriki is incomplete. Approach the Moon: The user must approach the moon, a symbol of the Ten-Tails' power. Mangekyou Sharingan Ownership: The user must own both Mangekyou Sharingans. Summon the Sage of Six Paths' Tree: As an additional requirement, the character must summon the Sage of Six Paths' tree, which is necessary in certain situations, especially when the Rinnegan set does not belong to the original wielder.

Now that we have established these conditions, let us analyze Obito’s situation.

Obito’s Lack of Full Requirements

Obito Uchiha, in his quest for power, attempted to awaken the Rinne Sharingan. However, he faced several obstacles that prevented him from achieving his goal. Below are the reasons why Obito did not gain a third Rinne Sharingan eye:

No Set of Rinnegan: Obito only obtained one Rinnegan as a child, which was a gift from the Sage of the Fourth Hokage, Hashirama Senju. Despite receiving this eye, he did not obtain the second Rinnegan. Hence, he did not satisfy the first requirement of the Rinne Sharingan, which is having a full pair of Rinnegan. Incomplete Jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails: Although Obito did become the jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails, his form was incomplete due to Madara Uchiha’s influence. Nonetheless, this factor alone did not prevent Obito from potentially awakening the Rinne Sharingan, as the Ten-Tails jinchūriki status is a crucial requirement even in the partially complete form. Failed to Approach the Moon: One of the most significant reasons for Obito’s failure was his lack of interaction with the moon. The moon, in Naruto lore, is a symbol of celestial power and is necessary for the Rinne Sharingan's awakening. Obito did not make an attempt to approach the moon, further emphasizing his lack of readiness to awaken the Rinne Sharingan. No Second Mangekyō Sharingan: Obito’s other eyelid did not belong to him, as it contained Madara's Rinnegan. This fact is crucial because the Rinne Sharingan requires two Mangekyō Sharingans to be from the same user. Since one of the eyes was not Obito’s original Mangekyō Sharingan, this condition was not satisfied. No Successful Summoning of the Sage of Six Paths’ Tree: Although Obito summoned a fragment of the God Tree from within himself, he was not at the point where a successful summoning was necessary for the Rinne Sharingan to awaken. This additional requirement came into play mainly when dealing with the Rinnegan set that did not belong to the original wielder, which was not the case with Hashirama’s Rinnegan.

In summary, Obito’s failure to awaken the third Rinne Sharingan eye was due to several factors, the most critical being the lack of a full set of Rinnegan, the absence of both of his Mangekyō Sharingans, and the failure to approach the moon. Each of these requirements is interdependent, and not fulfilling any of them prevent Obito from obtaining the ultimate Sharingan ability.

Conclusion

Despite Obito’s vast ambitions and formidable power, he was still unable to awaken the third Rinne Sharingan eye. The series sets a high standard for these unique abilities, and Obito’s journey showcases the complexity and challenges of achieving such powerhouses. This failure adds to the intriguing narrative dynamics of the Naruto universe, encouraging fans to explore further the dimensions of this deeply complex world.