Recaps

After dying in a restaurant robbery, Zheng Yuheng woke up in Sasuke Uchiha’s young body and discovered that his Sharingan had awakened earlier than it did in the anime. He hid the eyes and tried to understand why they had appeared, concluding that his arrival had strengthened Sasuke’s spiritual power enough to awaken them.

• Zheng Yuheng remembered his life as a university graduate and accountant, and how a thief had stabbed him to death at a restaurant.
• Zheng Yuheng woke in a private hospital room, saw his reflection, and realized he had become young Sasuke Uchiha.
• Zheng Yuheng noticed a One-Tomoe Sharingan in his eyes and used Sasuke’s memories to shut it off by cutting off its Chakra supply.
• Zheng Yuheng returned to bed and reasoned that his spiritual power had strengthened Sasuke’s body, triggering the Sharingan’s early awakening.

Zheng Yuheng planned to develop his Sharingan gradually and negotiated with the Third Hokage to sort through the Uchiha Clan’s belongings. The Third Hokage allowed him to keep the ancestral residence and promised him a large storefront, and Zheng Yuheng set out for the compound.

• Zheng Yuheng reviewed his theory that he should cultivate spiritual power and awaken the Sharingan step by step rather than rely on shortcuts.
• Zheng Yuheng practiced using his activated Sharingan until his eyes became uncomfortable, then rested as the Third Hokage arrived at the hospital.
• Zheng Yuheng asked to collect and bury his clan members, but the Third Hokage said the Anbu would handle their remains.
• Zheng Yuheng persuaded the Third Hokage to let him sort through the clan’s belongings and keep the ancestral residence, while the village reclaimed the other properties.
• Zheng Yuheng asked for a large storefront to run a restaurant, and the Third Hokage agreed before Zheng Yuheng left for the Uchiha Clan’s compound.

Zheng Yuheng gathered the Uchiha Clan’s hidden wealth, Ninjutsu scrolls, and family records while the Third Hokage’s Anbu watched over him. After spending the night sorting through the relics, he went to Ichiraku Ramen for his first meal in over a day.

• Danzo urged the Third Hokage to take the Uchiha Clan’s wealth, but the Third Hokage said it belonged to the surviving child under village law.
• Zheng Yuheng returned home, sorted through his family’s belongings, and began collecting the clan’s hidden wealth and Ninjutsu scrolls from house to house.
• Zheng Yuheng carefully organized the clan members’ photo albums and records before exhaustion made him fall asleep.
• The Third Hokage covered Zheng Yuheng with clothing while Anbu guarded and monitored him.
• Zheng Yuheng woke hungry, went to Ichiraku Ramen, drank broth, and ate a bowl of pork ramen.

After finishing the Uchiha estate’s storage rooms, Zheng Yuheng buried the clan’s dead and declared that his name was Second Pillar. He then prepared to open a barbecue restaurant in Konoha, where he introduced himself to his employees and warned them not to underestimate him.

• Zheng Yuheng organized the estate’s scrolls, valuables, Ninja Tools, and Chakra Paper, discovering that his chakra showed signs of multiple natures.
• Zheng Yuheng attended the Uchiha burial in Konoha’s Memorial Park, prayed to avenge the clan, and promised Sasuke’s parents he would save their other son.
• The Third Hokage showed Sasuke the shop he had arranged, and Sasuke said he planned to open a barbecue restaurant there.
• Sasuke renovated the three-story shop, hired employees, and bought supplies and uniforms for the restaurant.
• Sasuke introduced himself to the employees as Second Pillar, the last survivor of the Uchiha Clan, and demonstrated his skill by embedding Kunai in a tree.

Sasuke opened a barbecue restaurant that quickly attracted customers, then returned to school after his vacation ended. At school, he faced attention from the girls and began considering how to train, leaving with a new pair of sunglasses from Shino.

• Sasuke set strict standards for the restaurant staff and prepared a varied barbecue menu with soups, vegetables, and sauces.
• Sasuke promoted the restaurant’s opening, welcomed a large crowd of customers, and rewarded the exhausted employees with a barbecue meal.
• After the restaurant settled into business, Sasuke finished breakfast at home and returned to school, where Sakura Haruno and the other girls crowded around him.
• Sasuke watched his classmates and thought about practicing the Three-Body Stance and Tai Chi while considering the other students’ futures.
• Sasuke asked Shino about his sunglasses, accepted a spare pair, and walked back to his seat wearing them.

Sasuke spent his first school day reading ahead, planning his training, and refining Chakra. He ended the day borrowing basic ninja books from the library and practicing the Three-Body Stance at home.

• Sasuke wore sunglasses to class and told Iruka he used them to hide his sorrow, while Naruto arrived late and crashed into Iruka.
• Sasuke read through his textbooks, studied with his Sharingan, and considered improving his Chakra control and physical strength.
• Sasuke invited Shino to lunch at the Barbecue Restaurant, but Shino declined because he had to go home.
• Sasuke ate lunch, then trained by refining Chakra throughout his body and grew hungry as his body used up energy.
• Sasuke napped during a break, went to Konoha's library after school, and borrowed books on basic ninja knowledge.
• Sasuke returned home, refined Chakra, and practiced the Three-Body Stance in his room.

Sasuke spent four years training and passed the Graduation Exam with five perfect clones, while Naruto failed. Sasuke invited Naruto to barbecue, anticipating that Naruto would take action that night after speaking with Mizuki.

• Sasuke strengthened his body and Chakra control, awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and studied ninjutsu and medical techniques.
• Four years later, Sasuke and his classmates began the Graduation Exam, which tested the Clone Technique.
• Sasuke passed the exam with five perfect clones, while Naruto failed and left the classroom dejected.
• Sasuke reassured Naruto, invited him to barbecue, and went to the Uchiha Ancestral Hall before meeting him at the restaurant.
• Naruto waited outside the barbecue restaurant, and Sasuke suspected he had already spoken with Mizuki and would act that night.

Naruto and Sasuke stole the Scroll of Seals so Naruto could learn a technique and graduate, while Sasuke memorized its advanced jutsu. Iruka appeared as Naruto asked for a retest, then tackled him after realizing something was wrong.

• Sasuke and Naruto ate barbecue, and Naruto told Sasuke that Mizuki had promised he could graduate by learning from the Scroll of Seals.
• Naruto carried the scroll out of its storehouse while Sasuke questioned how easily they had taken it.
• Naruto practiced the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique as Sasuke read and memorized the scroll’s advanced techniques.
• Sasuke quickly learned the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, while Naruto produced even more clones after further practice.
• Naruto and Sasuke prepared to return the scroll, but Iruka appeared, questioned them, and tackled Naruto when he heard Mizuki’s name.

Sasuke protected Naruto after Mizuki revealed that Naruto was the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, and he reassured Naruto that he was still his friend. Naruto defeated Mizuki with the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, leaving the friends and Iruka victorious.

• Sasuke deflected Mizuki's attack and refused Iruka's order to take Naruto back to the village.
• Mizuki revealed that Naruto was the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, but Sasuke told Naruto he was his friend and not a demon.
• Sasuke trapped Mizuki with wire strings and fire techniques while Iruka defended Naruto from Mizuki's taunts.
• Naruto summoned more than a thousand shadow clones and beat Mizuki unconscious.

After Naruto graduated, Iruka celebrated with him and Sasuke, while Sasuke predicted that the students would face another test after team assignments. On the day the teams were assigned, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura were left waiting for their Jonin teacher, and Kakashi planned to see whether Sasuke would recognize the final test.

• Iruka gave Naruto his Forehead Protector and took him and Sasuke to Ichiraku Ramen, while the Third Hokage and Anbu discussed Naruto's success and Mizuki's betrayal.
• At ramen, Sasuke explained that graduation had only assessed the students and predicted that Jonin would test them after assigning teams; Iruka confirmed his reasoning.
• Sasuke submitted his photo and form, then arrived at the academy in a new outfit on the day teams were assigned.
• Iruka assigned Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura to the same team, and the Third Hokage discussed Sasuke's insight with Kakashi and other ninja.
• The Jonin collected their students, leaving Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura behind as Kakashi prepared to test whether Sasuke would notice the final exam.

Team 7 met Kakashi, who introduced himself and announced a harsh Survival Exercise to decide whether they would become Genin. The team was told to meet at the Training Ground at five the next morning, leaving Naruto and Sakura worried while Sasuke remained calm.

• Naruto complained about Kakashi’s lateness, then set a blackboard eraser over the door as a prank; Kakashi arrived and the eraser hit him.
• Kakashi took Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke to the rooftop and had them introduce themselves.
• Naruto and Sakura shared their interests, while Sasuke said he had once dreamed of owning a barbecue restaurant and had made that dream come true.
• Kakashi announced that the next day’s Survival Exercise would eliminate students who failed, and Naruto recalled that Sasuke had predicted another test.
• Kakashi ordered Team 7 to meet at the Training Ground at five the next morning, bring their Ninja Tools, and avoid breakfast.

Sasuke took Naruto and Sakura to barbecue and explained why their team had been chosen, then encouraged Naruto to see the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox sealed inside him as proof that he had saved the village. Naruto regained his resolve to become Hokage and prepared for the next day's test, while Kakashi and the Third Hokage discussed their impressions of Team 7.

• Sasuke took Naruto and Sakura to barbecue, saying he wanted to discuss the next test away from Kakashi.
• Kakashi reported to the Third Hokage that Sakura focused on Sasuke, Naruto had serious flaws, and Sasuke was difficult to read.
• Sasuke explained that Team 7, Team 8, and Team 10 were likely to become Genin because of their abilities and clan backgrounds.
• Sasuke told Sakura that her strong theory scores and Chakra control could lead her to become a medical ninja.
• Sasuke explained to Naruto that the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox had been sealed inside him because of its immense power and called Naruto a hero for saving the village.
• Naruto decided to overcome the village's distrust, become Hokage, and pass the next day's test.

Sasuke prepared Naruto and Sakura for Kakashi’s bell test, correctly predicting that the team’s combat ability—not an empty stomach—would matter. Kakashi arrived late and began the test, leaving the three genin facing him in an unexpected formation.

• Sasuke told Naruto and Sakura to eat breakfast and explained that Kakashi’s test would focus on their combat ability.
• Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura arrived on time, slept while waiting, and planned how to confront Kakashi.
• Kakashi arrived late, announced that the team had to take two bells before noon, and warned that anyone without one would fail.
• Naruto charged Kakashi before the test began, but Kakashi swiftly disarmed and restrained him, showing Sasuke the gap between their abilities.
• When Kakashi started the test, Naruto stood in front while Sasuke and Sakura approached from either side, puzzling Kakashi.

Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura worked together to challenge Kakashi during the bell test. Kakashi recognized their teamwork and declared them a squad, leaving them ready to begin missions as Team 7.

• Sasuke signaled Naruto to attack Kakashi while Sakura guarded, and the three coordinated their strikes without targeting the bells.
• Sasuke combined Fire Release and Water Release attacks, but Kakashi evaded them by going underground.
• Sasuke led the team into a back-to-back defensive formation, and Kakashi praised their response before asking why they had not tried to take the bells.
• Naruto accidentally revealed that Sasuke had told them to distrust Kakashi and that they had eaten breakfast and slept before the test.
• Sasuke explained that the bell test was about teamwork, and Kakashi declared all three had passed and would officially become Team 7 the next day.

The Third Hokage heard the Jonin's reports on the newly graduated teams, including Kakashi Hatake's account of how Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura passed Team 7's test. After celebrating at Ichiraku Ramen, the three Genin prepared to begin missions, while Sasuke reflected on the power gap between himself and a Jonin.

• Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Kakashi Hatake reported that Teams 10, 8, and 7 had passed their evaluations and would begin as Genin teams.
• Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi described the clan-raised members of their teams, while Kakashi Hatake explained how Team 7 recognized the test's purpose and worked together against him.
• Kakashi Hatake reported that Naruto kept up the attack, Sasuke forced him to use both hands and identified the test's goal, and Sakura guarded against Genjutsu.
• The Third Hokage praised Team 7's progress and hoped their Jonin leaders would guide them, while privately worrying about Sasuke and Naruto.
• Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura celebrated their graduation at Ichiraku Ramen and agreed they would meet at the Mission Assignment Hall the next day.
• Sasuke returned home, tried training with one-thousand-kilogram weights, and considered how far he still was from Jonin-level strength.

Sasuke guided Team 7 through routine D-Rank missions and explained how they developed patience, teamwork, and experience. On the next day’s river-cleaning mission, he used shadow clones to work while Naruto and Sakura began practicing tree climbing.

• Sasuke helped Sakura and Naruto identify herbs while they weeded a client’s garden, and his clones helped Naruto learn the difference.
• After Team 7 looked after children at the orphanage, Sasuke explained that D-Rank missions built practical experience and teamwork for future missions.
• The next day, Sasuke sent a clone to clear debris from the river and told Naruto and Sakura to practice walking up trees using Chakra control.
• Sasuke’s clone walked on the water while completing the river mission, prompting Naruto to ask how he could learn to do the same.

Sasuke pushed Team 7 through more than two hundred D-Rank missions while training his Sharingan and adapting Xing Yi for ninja combat. When Naruto demanded a harder assignment, the Third Hokage gave Team 7 a C-Rank mission to protect someone, and Sasuke realized they were being sent to the Land of Waves despite the danger.

• Sasuke trained his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Three-Body Stance, and Five Element Fist, adapting Xing Yi techniques to ninja combat.
• Over two months, Sasuke led Team 7 through more than two hundred D-Rank missions, while Naruto learned tree climbing but grew tired of the work.
• At the Mission Hall, Naruto rejected another simple assignment and argued that he had already gained enough experience.
• Kakashi stopped Naruto’s outburst, and the Third Hokage explained the range of missions before Naruto admitted he had not been listening.
• The Third Hokage assigned Team 7 a C-Rank mission to protect someone after Naruto demanded a challenge.
• Sasuke suspected the mission would take them to the Land of Waves and worried that the assignment exposed Team 7 to serious danger.

Team Kakashi departed for the Land of Waves and Sasuke stopped the Demon Brothers’ ambush, forcing Naruto to confront his fear and inexperience. The group captured the attackers and continued toward the mission with Naruto shaken by what he had learned about being a ninja.

• Tazuna arrived drunk and insulted the young ninjas before introducing himself as the client they were to protect.
• Sasuke gathered supplies, including Sealing Scrolls and Exploding Tags, hoping to bring back the Kubikiribōchō, and the team set out for the Land of Waves.
• After spotting a suspicious puddle on the road, Sasuke anticipated the Demon Brothers’ attack and knocked both attackers unconscious without killing them.
• Kakashi explained how Konoha’s academy education differed from other villages’ training, and Sasuke pointed out how D-Rank Missions taught useful basics.
• Naruto admitted he had been useless during the ambush, and Sasuke warned him that a ninja had to be prepared to kill or be killed.

Kakashi confronted Tazuna about hiding the danger of Gato’s ninja, but the team chose to continue protecting him. After reaching the Land of Waves, they were ambushed by Zabuza Momochi, and Kakashi revealed his Sharingan to face him.

• Kakashi questioned Tazuna about the Demon Brothers’ attack, and Tazuna admitted that Gato was trying to stop the bridge and that he could not afford a B-Rank mission.
• Naruto vowed not to be dead weight again, and Kakashi agreed to continue the mission after Sasuke accepted the decision.
• The team crossed the sea in thick fog and traveled toward Tazuna’s home, where Sasuke recognized a rabbit as a likely Substitution Technique decoy.
• Zabuza’s Kubikiribōchō flew over the group and lodged in a tree, and Kakashi ordered Naruto and Sakura to stay back.
• Kakashi identified Zabuza Momochi and revealed his Sharingan as he prepared to fight.

Sasuke helped Naruto overcome his fear and rescue Kakashi from Zabuza, then used the battle to create an opening for himself. After Haku appeared to kill Zabuza and tried to carry him away, Sasuke attacked them both with eight kunai.

• Zabuza trapped Kakashi in the Hidden Mist Technique while Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura guarded Tazuna.
• Sasuke pushed Naruto to stand his ground, and Naruto used a Fuma Shuriken to free Kakashi.
• Kakashi and Zabuza fought with Water Release techniques, and Sasuke deliberately let the currents sweep him away.
• Haku struck Zabuza's neck with Senbon, and Sasuke secretly confirmed that Zabuza was still alive.
• As Haku lifted Zabuza to carry him away, Sasuke suddenly threw eight kunai at them both.

Sasuke defeated Haku after Haku shielded the fallen Zabuza, then granted Haku’s request to bury them together and killed them both. After returning to Tazuna’s house, Sasuke explained his thoughts about the battle and set out to deal with Gato.

• Sasuke attacked Haku with clones, fire techniques, exploding tags, and close combat while Haku stayed near Zabuza and defended himself.
• Sasuke defeated Haku, heard his request to be buried with Zabuza, and learned that his name was Yuki Haku.
• Sasuke killed Haku and Zabuza, buried them together, and sealed away the Kubikiribōchō.
• Kakashi collapsed, and Tazuna carried him back to his house with Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke.
• Naruto challenged Sasuke about his gloomy mood, and Sasuke explained that he had been troubled by Haku’s story and had fought without hesitation because they could have been killed.
• Sasuke told Naruto and Sakura to protect Kakashi and Tazuna, then left to take care of Gato.

Sasuke returned to Gato Manor, where Konoha’s Anbu had already seized Gato and his wealth, and offered advice on securing influence in the Land of Waves. After the bridge was completed, Team 7 returned to Konoha and planned to celebrate their mission.

• Sasuke found four Anbu forcing Gato to open his safe and explained why Konoha had sent them to deal with Gato.
• Sasuke took the cash and advised the Anbu to use Gato’s wealth and trade to build ties with the Land of Waves; the Anbu reported his proposals to the Third Hokage, whose advisers approved them.
• Sasuke returned to Tazuna’s house, told everyone Gato was finished, and later informed Kakashi about the Anbu; Kakashi told him to keep the matter from Naruto and Sakura.
• Sasuke divided the money into five shares while he protected Tazuna at the bridge and Naruto and Sakura trained under Kakashi.
• After the Great Naruto Bridge was completed and Kakashi recovered, Team 7 returned to Konoha and Naruto invited Sasuke and Sakura to celebrate.

Kakashi reported Team 7’s progress to the Third Hokage, and Sasuke continued pushing the team through missions as the Chunin Exams approached. The rookie teams were recommended for the exams despite Iruka’s objections, while Sasuke prepared for the dangerous second stage.

• Kakashi praised Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura’s performance to the Third Hokage, noting Sasuke’s perception, Naruto’s battle planning, and Sakura’s steady defense and Chakra control.
• Sasuke drove Team 7 through D-Rank Missions while Kakashi reviewed their recent fight and explained the strengths and flaws of Haku’s disguise.
• Sasuke’s group encountered Kankuro and Gaara near Ichiraku, and Sasuke recognized that someone was watching from a tree.
• Kakashi, Kurenai, and Asuma recommended all nine members of their rookie teams for the Chunin Selection Exam, but Iruka objected that they had graduated too recently.
• Sasuke prepared for the exam’s second stage by planning to bring more Ninja Tools and Exploding Tags and to find the team carrying the other scroll quickly.

Sasuke and his teammates entered the Chunin Exams, where he saw through the entrance Genjutsu and avoided getting drawn into a fight with Rock Lee. In the exam room, Sasuke kept his strength in reserve as the other rookies gathered and Yakushi Kabuto began his act.

• Kakashi gave Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura their Chunin Exams application forms, and Sasuke resolved to enter despite fearing Orochimaru.
• Sasuke saw through the entrance Genjutsu and urged the disguised Rock Lee and the others to stop blocking the way.
• Sasuke stepped aside as Rock Lee fought the disguised man, then declined to give Neji his name and went upstairs with Naruto and Sakura.
• Kakashi met Team 7 at the examination room, where Sasuke assessed the gathered candidates and worried about Orochimaru's presence.
• In the classroom, Ino clung to Sasuke before Sakura intervened, while Naruto and Kiba argued and Shikamaru greeted Sasuke.
• Yakushi Kabuto stepped forward to perform his spy act as Sasuke rested and watched.

Sasuke passed the first Chunin Exam and used his preparation to identify teams carrying Earth Scrolls before the Forest of Death trial. He led Naruto and Sakura toward an adjacent gate to pursue a Kusagakure team, while trying to stay away from Orochimaru.

• Sasuke completed the written test, and he, Naruto, and Sakura passed the first exam.
• Kakashi took Team 7 to the second examination site, where Anko explained the Forest of Death rules and the risks.
• Sasuke persuaded Naruto and Sakura to sign the consent forms and exchanged them for a Scroll of Heaven.
• Sasuke secretly watched the other teams and identified three groups carrying Earth Scrolls, including a Kusagakure team.
• Sasuke chose Gate 16 beside the Kusagakure team's Gate 15 and told Naruto and Sakura to follow him toward their target.