However, if you are not one of these people, let’s begin. The theory that I’m going to talk about is actually very old. I don’t know who the actual creator of the theory is, so I can’t credit them. But let’s get straight to the point. According to the theory, Madara Uchiha’s little brother, Izuna Uchiha was actually a woman. That’s right. I know it sounds a little too out there, but let me explain. Izuna Uchiha actually appeared very feminine. According to his Databook stats, Izuna Uchiha’s height and weight lie on the borderline ratio of Male and Female. Now, this wouldn’t be a big problem really. But, all the other Uchiha we’ve seen in Naruto are built masculine. Izuna Uchiha even looks feminine. That’s not all this theory is based on, though. You all probably know Masashi Kishimoto is the creator of Naruto. Kishimoto has a habit of incorporating legends, and myths into his work. In fact, a lot of other mangakas do as well. For example, Susano’o, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi are all from Japanese folklore. So is Kagutsuchi, and Honoikazuchi. Izanagi and Izanami are mythical Gods and Goddesses as well. Interestingly enough, Izuna is from Norse Mythology and is derived from the word Idunn or Iduna, which is a suffix to denote femininity. Iduna is a goddess who is related to fertility. Choosing someone like that as the inspiration for Izuna Uchiha is crazy unless he really is a woman. Again, it might seem too crazy to believe, but that’s what the theory actually states. Now, why would Izuna dress, and act like a man in Naruto? We don’t know for sure. But, it is possible that females being ninjas was frowned upon back then. Remember, Izuna lived way back during the Warring States Period. We didn’t even see a woman Ninja back then. Izuna probably was better than most men, but it would be against the customs to fight. So, it would make sense to appear like a man for Izuna Uchiha. That’s basically what the theory is. Again, I know it doesn’t matter now whether Izuna was a man or a woman. However, this is something that I found really interesting. What do you think about Izuna Uchiha? Do you think he could’ve been a woman?
