Chapter Summaries

Unable to sleep, Hinata used the Artificial Satellite’s shared vision to contact Orochimaru and learned he had agreed to help the Raikage obtain Sunagakure’s Impure World Reincarnation. She realized the plan could make her fail her mission to protect it, which troubled her because she was determined to keep her shinobi record spotless.

• Hinata, restless before the Chunin Exam, reflected on Hyuga Hiashi and Orochimaru’s plan to drive a wedge between the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
• Hinata connected to the Artificial Satellite’s shared vision and found Orochimaru, who told her he had reached an agreement with the Raikage.
• Orochimaru explained that the Raikage was key to the plan because he would keep pursuing the Impure World Reincarnation if his attempts continued to succeed.
• Hinata realized the Raikage’s success would mean she failed her mission to protect Sunagakure’s Impure World Reincarnation.
• Hinata insisted that a failed mission would blemish her shinobi record, leaving Orochimaru puzzled by her concern.

Hinata rejected Orochimaru’s plan because she feared a failed mission record, so Orochimaru explained how she could alert Gaara without taking responsibility for the Sand Village’s response. Hinata agreed to notify Gaara when Kumogakure acted, leaving the outcome to the two villages.

• Hinata refused Orochimaru’s original plan and used Moe Jutsu to persuade him to suggest another approach.
• Orochimaru revealed that Konoha still had subordinates loyal to him and explained that Hinata’s mission was to notify Gaara of Kumogakure’s movements.
• Orochimaru told Hinata that Kumogakure planned to act during the Second Exam, when the Sand Village would be busy protecting the candidates.
• Hinata realized she only needed to tell Gaara when Kumogakure acted and could leave the response and outcome to the Sand Village.

Hinata discussed ninja training and the nature of inherited powers with Orochimaru, recognizing him as a valuable source of knowledge. The chapter left her determined to understand her eyes’ abilities so she could continue growing stronger.

• Hinata called Orochimaru a “treasure boy” after he gave her advice on training.
• Hinata argued that geniuses were often surpassed by underachievers and bloodline users, prompting Orochimaru to reject her claim that Jiraiya had surpassed him.
• Hinata revealed that Jiraiya had mastered Sage Mode, and Orochimaru considered how he might learn it using the secret medicine.
• Orochimaru and Hinata discussed how ninjutsu helped ordinary ninja understand chakra, while Kekkei Genkai granted power through inherited abilities.
• Hinata questioned whether bloodline powers truly belonged to their users and resolved to decipher her eyes’ abilities to improve further.

Hinata discussed her unease about relying on power she did not understand with Orochimaru before the Chunin Exam began in Sunagakure. As she and Shikamaru monitored the exam and Hidden Cloud Village, Hinata questioned whether Sunagakure had made any arrangements.

• Hinata reflected on how much of the strongest shinobi's power came from inherited or borrowed sources, and Orochimaru recognized her desire to understand her eyes as similar to his own ambition.
• Hinata ended her late-night call with Orochimaru and fell asleep; three days later, the First Exam began on July 1st.
• Hinata watched the candidates take the written exam and joked to Shikamaru about Ibiki's exam from their own Chunin Exam.
• Shikamaru warned Hinata that Hidden Cloud Village might act during the Third Exam and asked her to watch its Jonin; Hinata confirmed they were present as their real bodies.
• Hinata and Shikamaru discussed the desert mission planned for the Second Exam and Sunagakure's limited forces, then Hinata asked whether the village had made any arrangements.

Hinata and Shikamaru discussed how famous teachers shaped powerful ninjas before Temari arrived and secretly warned Shikamaru that Orochimaru had appeared in the Land of Wind. The chapter left them fearing that Orochimaru’s improved Impure World Reincarnation could devastate Sunagakure if a battle broke out there.

• Hinata told Shikamaru that powerful ninjas often rose after receiving guidance from famous teachers, and Shikamaru wondered what made reaching Kage-level strength different.
• Temari joined Hinata and Shikamaru on the rooftop, and Hinata teased them about their relationship before leaving them alone.
• Hinata used the Body Flicker Technique to evade the Sand Village Anbu monitoring her, knocked them unconscious, and secretly returned to listen.
• Temari told Shikamaru that intelligence placed Orochimaru in the Land of Wind, and Shikamaru worried about his possible plans.
• Temari warned that Orochimaru’s Impure World Reincarnation had improved and that a battle in Sunagakure could destroy much of the village.

Hinata eavesdropped as Shikamaru and Temari realized Orochimaru had deliberately revealed himself to make Sunagakure panic. They decided to seek permission for Hinata to track him and draw the danger away from the village, but Orochimaru’s whereabouts remained unknown.

• Hinata listened as Shikamaru and Temari considered why Orochimaru had appeared in the Land of Wind and whether Akatsuki or Kumogakure was involved.
• Shikamaru asked how Temari had discovered Orochimaru, and Temari realized a patrol squad had found him because he wanted Sunagakure to notice.
• Shikamaru concluded Orochimaru was trying to frighten Sunagakure into withdrawing its Shinobi and weakening its defenses.
• Temari explained that Sunagakure had already lost Orochimaru’s trail, so Shikamaru planned to report the danger to Lord Hokage.
• Shikamaru told Temari to seek Lord Kazekage’s permission for Hinata to leave Sand Village and track Orochimaru.

Hinata learned that Konoha suspected the Hyuga Clan of working with Orochimaru and realized his exposed whereabouts had been meant to draw her away from Sunagakure. Orochimaru then sent Kabuto Yakushi to proceed with their operation, leaving Hinata unaware that his real plans differed from what she believed.

• Temari told Shikamaru that Hinata had been under Anbu surveillance in Sunagakure, and Shikamaru defended Hinata while noting that Konoha suspected the Hyuga Clan's secret medicine was connected to Orochimaru.
• Temari said Gaara lacked the influence to investigate the medicine thoroughly, and Hinata realized Konoha might suspect her if the mission failed.
• Hinata concluded Orochimaru had exposed himself to draw her away from Sunagakure so his associates could cooperate with Kumogakure, and she mistakenly thought he was protecting her.
• In a private residence in the Land of Wind, Kabuto Yakushi warned Orochimaru about a dangerous presence in Sunagakure, but Orochimaru told him to proceed now that Hinata had been drawn away.
• Orochimaru watched Kabuto leave and wondered how Hinata would react when she learned the truth, while keeping his intentions from her.

Tsunade received a letter from Sunagakure and suspected Orochimaru was stirring conflict while the Hyuga Clan might have ties to him. She concluded Orochimaru was trying to lure Hinata away before Kumogakure acted, and ordered Shikamaru to keep the current arrangements so Hinata would remain in Sunagakure.

• Tsunade read Sunagakure's urgent letter and discussed the possibility that Orochimaru was provoking conflict between the villages.
• Tsunade worried that the Hyuga Clan's secret medicine came from Orochimaru, but she lacked evidence to investigate the clan openly.
• Tsunade recognized Hinata's mission to track Orochimaru as an opportunity to learn more about the Hyuga Clan.
• Tsunade reasoned that Orochimaru had lured Hinata away from Sunagakure because Kumogakure was preparing to act during the Second Exam.
• Tsunade told Shizune to have Shikamaru wait without changing the arrangements and to warn Sunagakure about Kumogakure's likely move.

Shikamaru told Hinata that Tsunade had ordered her to remain in Sand Village and monitor Hidden Cloud Village, disrupting Orochimaru’s plan to draw her away. Hinata still contacted Orochimaru and agreed to buy him ten minutes if he attacked Sand Village, while Orochimaru left the timing of his next move undecided.

• Shikamaru relayed Tsunade’s suspicions that Orochimaru had allied with Hidden Cloud Village and asked Hinata to stay in Sand Village to watch them.
• Hinata considered the village conflict and decided she would offer some support while keeping the Hyuga Clan’s position in Konoha secure.
• Shikamaru left Hinata’s room and told her to contact Gaara if Hidden Cloud Village made a move.
• Hinata used her Tenseigan to contact Orochimaru and told him Tsunade had seen through his plan to lure her away.
• Orochimaru said he would attack Sand Village with Impure World Reincarnation and asked Hinata to buy him ten minutes, which she agreed to do.
• Orochimaru said Hidden Cloud Village could not act easily under Sand Village’s watch and that he would adapt his plans to the situation.

Hinata learned that Orochimaru planned to use Impure World Reincarnation to provoke Kumogakure and Iwagakure into war, and she eagerly agreed to help because she hated the Raikage. Orochimaru mistakenly believed Hinata had placed a restriction inside him, leaving Hinata to wonder how to handle the misunderstanding.

• Orochimaru explained his plan to provoke Kumogakure and Iwagakure by exploiting their desire for Impure World Reincarnation and the Byakugan in Kirigakure.
• Hinata approved of the plan and discussed using Impure World Reincarnation to demonstrate its power, while questioning Orochimaru's idea of having the Third Kazekage attack Sunagakure.
• Hinata told Orochimaru that Kumogakure had tried to kidnap her when she was young, and Orochimaru offered to help if she removed the restriction he believed she had placed inside him.
• Hinata agreed to Orochimaru's terms and said she would come help strengthen control over Impure World Reincarnation.
• After ending the call, Hinata realized Orochimaru had misunderstood something and began planning how to fool him about the supposed restriction.

Hinata joined Orochimaru and helped him use her chakra to strengthen his control over Impure World Reincarnation. Orochimaru summoned six former Kage to attack Sunagakure, while Hinata warned him to keep the Fourth Hokage's secret hidden.

• Hinata teleported to Orochimaru and discussed his body, Sage Mode, and Impure World Reincarnation.
• Orochimaru asked whether Hinata could suppress Hashirama Cells in another person, and she confirmed that she could.
• Hinata transferred chakra into Orochimaru as he performed Impure World Reincarnation.
• Orochimaru summoned the Second Tsuchikage, Second Mizukage, Third Kazekage, Fourth Kazekage, Third Hokage, and Fourth Hokage.
• Hinata warned Orochimaru not to reveal the Fourth Hokage's secret, and Orochimaru told her not to feel guilty about the attack on Sunagakure.

Hinata agreed to Orochimaru’s plan to exploit the Impure World Reincarnation and provoke war between Kumogakure and Iwagakure, while imagining how the chaos would benefit the Hyuga Clan. After Kumogakure began cooperating, Orochimaru opened six coffins to demonstrate his power, and Hinata returned to her room in Sunagakure.

• Orochimaru warned Hinata that the ninja world was ruthless, then concluded that her apparent guilt and innocence concealed a ruthless desire for revenge.
• Orochimaru explained that the Raikage would seek all four portions of the Impure World Reincarnation, making war between Kumogakure and Iwagakure unavoidable, and Hinata agreed to proceed with his plan.
• Kabuto Yakushi reported that Kumogakure had acted and was ready to cooperate, and Orochimaru confirmed that their preparations were complete.
• Hinata asked whether Kumogakure had sent anyone besides the Jonin leading its teams, and Orochimaru said the Raikage was arrogant but needed to be given confidence.
• Orochimaru opened six coffins, and Hinata used All-Knowing, All-Powerful to return to her room in Sunagakure.

Hinata watched Orochimaru’s movements and prepared to intervene when the resurrected Kage attacked Sunagakure. She reached the Fourth Kazekage’s battlefield, but her attacks only destroyed his body temporarily as it regenerated.

• Hinata realized Orochimaru was hiding from the resurrected Kage and decided she would scare him later.
• Explosions erupted at six locations across Sunagakure as the six Kage attacked, and Hinata flew toward the Fourth Kazekage’s Gold Dust wave.
• Hinata blasted apart the Fourth Kazekage’s body, and the Sand Ninja cheered before she warned them that he would revive.
• The Fourth Kazekage regenerated and raised a sand wall against Hinata, but she pierced it with a Spiral Light Ray and sliced him in half again.
• Hinata landed beside the regenerating Fourth Kazekage and struck him with an Air Palm.

Hinata restrained the reanimating Fourth Kazekage until Shikamaru and the Sand Ninja arrived to seal him, then flew to another battlefield and attacked Minato Namikaze after his hairstyle shattered her image of him. Minato dodged her strike, warned that he could not control his body, and suddenly appeared behind her with a Rasengan as a marked kunai flew toward her.

• Hinata repeatedly kicked the Fourth Kazekage as his body regenerated, then used Air Palm while waiting for Sunagakure's Sealing Division.
• Shikamaru arrived with Sand Ninja carrying bandage scrolls and told Hinata to support the other battles.
• Hinata flew to Minato Namikaze's battlefield and attacked him with a Spiral Light Ray, complaining that his hairstyle ruined her image of the Fourth Hokage.
• Minato evaded Hinata's attack and warned her that he could not control his body or let specially made kunai approach.
• A specially made kunai flew at Hinata from behind as Minato appeared behind her and thrust a Rasengan toward her back.

Hinata fought Minato Namikaze in Sunagakure and helped him resist Orochimaru’s control long enough to seal him away. Orochimaru became fascinated by Hinata’s Sage Chakra and wanted to study her, while Hinata flew on to find someone else who could stall her.

• Hinata blocked Minato Namikaze’s Rasengan with a chakra shield, and Minato recognized her use of Sage Chakra.
• Minato asked Hinata to stop him before Sunagakure suffered more damage, and she agreed to attack while he briefly suppressed the Impure World Reincarnation with Sage Chakra.
• Hinata told Minato that Naruto was doing well, then struck him with an Air Palm so Sunagakure’s Sealing Division could seal him away.
• Hinata flew off seeking someone else to stall her, while Orochimaru analyzed the fight and became eager to study her body.
• Hinata sneezed in midair and wondered whether the cold had caused it.

Hinata watched the reanimated Kage devastate Sunagakure and then confronted the Second Tsuchikage, who mistook her greeting for an attempt to stall. His accusation made the Sand Ninja suspicious of her, and he decided to exploit the misunderstanding to undermine Konoha and Sand Village's alliance.

• Hinata observed the Second Mizukage and Second Tsuchikage killing hundreds of Sand Ninja while the Third Hokage fought Chiyo without holding back.
• Hinata worried Orochimaru might use her body for experiments if she died, then flew to confront the Second Tsuchikage.
• The Second Tsuchikage recognized Hinata and accused her of stalling for time after she greeted him instead of attacking.
• The Second Tsuchikage saw Sand Ninja become suspicious of Hinata and resolved to keep her talking so Konoha and Sand Village would fall into conflict.

Hinata defeated the Second Tsuchikage and discovered that Cloud Ninja had stolen the Impure World Reincarnation scroll from the Kazekage's Office. She joined the Third Hokage and Chiyo’s battle, where Chiyo left the fight to her and urged the Third Hokage to see Konoha’s next generation for himself.

• Hinata blasted apart the Second Tsuchikage, who blamed Hozuki Gengetsu before Sunagakure’s Sealing Division sealed him.
• Hinata spotted two Cloud Ninja escaping the Kazekage's Office with the Impure World Reincarnation scroll and realized the theft would help end the battle.
• Hinata flew to the Third Hokage and Chiyo, interrupting their fight with an emotional greeting to her old acquaintance.
• The Third Hokage told Chiyo to send Hinata and a team of Jonin to find Orochimaru, but Chiyo instead left the battlefield in Hinata’s hands.
• Chiyo told the Third Hokage that Konoha had worthy successors and urged him to experience it properly, leaving Hinata wondering what the two of them meant.

Hinata fought the Third, who tested her skills while both of them quietly stalled for time. After Hinata broke through his sealing barrier, the Third asked about Konoha, and Hinata assured him it was thriving under Tsunade.

• Hinata imagined a tragic romance between the Third and Chiyo, then the Third challenged her to show how much she had improved.
• Hinata scattered the Third’s Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique with a gale and revealed that she had mastered Sage Mode.
• The Third asked Hinata to recount the past two years, then attacked her with a combined Five Release technique and trapped her in a Three-Way Sealing barrier.
• Hinata used Heavenly Spin to smash through the barrier and spread her wings above the ruins.
• The Third asked whether Tsunade was the Fifth Hokage, and Hinata said Konoha was the strongest shinobi village in the Shinobi World.

Hinata fought Third while explaining the Shinobi World's recent events, then learned that Cloud Ninja had stolen Sand Village's Impure World Reincarnation. She refused to intervene without an order from Lord Hokage and warned Shikamaru against pulling Konoha into another village's affairs.

• Hinata and Third fought as she explained the past two years in the Shinobi World to him.
• Third ended the fight and was recalled by Orochimaru, while the Three Kage returned to the Pure Land.
• Shikamaru and Temari told Hinata that Cloud Ninja had stolen Sand Village's Impure World Reincarnation and asked for her help recovering it.
• Hinata refused to act without an order from Lord Hokage and warned Shikamaru not to involve Konoha in Sand Village's affairs.

Hinata and Shikamaru disagreed over whether she should pursue the Cloud Ninja who stole the Impure World Reincarnation fragment, with Hinata refusing because of the danger to herself and the Hyuga Clan. Shikamaru watched her leave and feared their growing differences signaled wider chaos in the Shinobi World.

• Shikamaru urged Hinata to use her flight and Byakugan to catch the Cloud Ninja before they could exploit the stolen scroll fragment and destabilize the Shinobi World.
• An Anbu told Temari that Cloud representatives were accusing Sunagakure of failing to protect their men, and Temari left for the Kazekage's Office.
• Hinata warned Shikamaru that the Cloud Ninja would likely kill themselves, conceal the fragment, and accuse Konoha if she pursued them.
• Hinata argued that acting without the Hokage's orders could make her and the Hyuga Clan responsible for a war, then returned to her room.
• Shikamaru stood alone on the inn's rooftop and worried that he and Hinata were drifting apart as the Shinobi World headed toward chaos.