Chapter Summaries

Soji explained the Kurama Clan’s Five Senses Manipulation to Uchiha Homura and promised him scrolls from Madara Uchiha’s hideout to help him grow stronger. After teasing Homura on the journey back, Soji invited him to dinner and planned to give him the scrolls afterward.

• Soji explained that the Kurama Clan’s awakened Kekkei Genkai could make genjutsu affect reality, and Uchiha Homura regretted that the clan had declined.
• Soji offered Uchiha Homura ninjutsu scrolls from Madara Uchiha’s hideout, but decided to hold off on telling him about the First Hokage’s Wood Style Cells until his Mangekyō Sharingan vision worsened.
• Uchiha Homura accepted Soji’s offer, then argued with him after Soji admitted he wanted to beat him up and tricked him into searching for flaws in a supposed genjutsu.
• Soji slowed his pace because Uchiha Homura’s thigh was injured, and the two returned to the village before sunset.
• Soji invited Uchiha Homura to dinner and planned to give him the scrolls afterward, while Homura competed with him for food.

Soji gave Uchiha Homura scrolls containing lost Uchiha techniques, including Izanagi, and agreed to take Homura’s place on a mission with the young prodigy Shisui Uchiha. The chapter leaves Soji preparing to meet Shisui, whose talent and future role in the Uchiha Clan had caught his attention.

• Soji gave Uchiha Homura scrolls of Fire Style Ninjutsu and genjutsu, including the lost technique Izanagi.
• Uchiha Homura asked whether he could hand the scrolls to the clan, and Soji allowed it while asking him not to reveal who provided them.
• Uchiha Homura asked Soji to replace him on a mission because his injured leg left him unable to go.
• Uchiha Homura revealed that the mission involved ten-year-old Shisui Uchiha, who had already awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
• Soji recognized Shisui Uchiha as a major genius and reflected on how his trust in Danzo and the village leadership had led to the loss of his eye.

Soji agreed to accompany Shisui Uchiha on an A-rank mission to attack Kumogakure’s supply forces, serving as a guard while Shisui trained. As they left Konoha, Soji planned to use his influence over Shisui and Itachi Uchiha to undermine Danzo’s schemes.

• Uchiha Homura asked Soji to replace him on a mission with Shisui Uchiha after Homura was injured.
• Homura explained that the A-rank mission involved burning Kumogakure’s supplies in the Land of Hot Water, and that it was intended as training for Shisui.
• Soji agreed not to interfere unless Shisui faced a life-threatening danger and considered using Shisui to thwart Danzo.
• Shisui arrived early at the village entrance, where Homura introduced him to Soji and warned him to prioritize his safety.
• Soji and Shisui left the village for the mission as Homura watched them depart.

Soji traveled with Shisui Uchiha on a mission to burn Kumogakure's supplies and used the leisurely journey to guide the inexperienced ten-year-old. They camped for the night after Soji taught Shisui about mission pacing and wilderness survival, leaving their journey toward the Land of Hot Water to continue the next day.

• Soji let Shisui set the pace as they traveled and avoided revealing Uchiha Homura's embarrassing childhood history when Shisui asked about him.
• Soji invented heroic stories about Homura, and an inspired Shisui vowed to become like his senpai.
• Soji stopped by a stream at night and explained why they did not need to travel overnight, teaching Shisui to prioritize rest and survival.
• Shisui gathered rabbits and wild vegetables while Soji caught fish and cooked their dinner.
• Soji and Shisui ate, took turns keeping watch, and rested for the night.

Shisui Uchiha proposed detouring through the Land of Sound and the Land of the Moon to attack Kumogakure’s supplies from the rear, and Soji approved the plan while warning him about the dangers in the Land of Sound. They set off toward the Land of Sound, with Soji promising to protect Shisui from threats he could not handle.

• Shisui Uchiha showed Soji a route that bypassed the Land of Hot Water and used the Land of the Sound and the Land of the Moon to reach Kumogakure’s rear.
• Soji praised Shisui’s plan but warned that Orochimaru and powerful shinobi in the Land of Sound could threaten the mission.
• Shisui asked whether Soji rejected the plan, and Soji explained that he would handle any dangerous enemies they encountered.
• Soji and Shisui changed course and headed toward the Land of Sound.

Soji and Shisui Uchiha entered the Land of Sound, where Fuma Clan ninja confronted them and Soji claimed a connection to Orochimaru. After the leader went to verify the claim, Orochimaru recognized Soji from the description and prepared to meet him, surprised that Soji knew where he was hiding.

• Soji sensed that they were being followed as he and Shisui Uchiha traveled through the Land of Sound.
• Fuma Clan ninja surrounded them, and Soji persuaded their leader to report his claimed connection to Orochimaru rather than attack.
• Shisui Uchiha asked who Otogakure's founder was, but Soji refused to reveal Orochimaru's name.
• The Fuma Clan leader reached Orochimaru's experimental base and reported that a Hyuga Clan ninja named Soji had come with an Uchiha.
• Orochimaru recognized Soji from the leader's description and was surprised that Soji knew he was hiding in the Land of Sound.

Soji met Orochimaru in the Land of Sound after arriving with Shisui Uchiha, and the two greeted each other warmly. Soji left Shisui behind to speak with Orochimaru privately, their relationship still friendly after Orochimaru had sold him research equipment at cost.

• Orochimaru learned that Soji had come to the Land of Sound and sent the Fuma Clan man to bring him in.
• The Fuma Clan man returned and respectfully invited Soji to meet Orochimaru.
• Shisui Uchiha worried that Soji would be in danger alone, but Soji reassured him and went ahead by himself.
• The Fuma Clan man led Soji to a thick tree, where Orochimaru emerged from behind it.
• Soji and Orochimaru greeted each other warmly and recalled their friendly dealings, including Orochimaru selling Soji research equipment at cost.

Soji reunited with Orochimaru in the Land of Sound and reassured him that no one else knew where he was hiding. Orochimaru accepted Soji’s request for help in principle, though he warned that he would refuse if it demanded too much effort or offered no benefit to his research.

• Soji told Orochimaru that he had learned of his location in the Land of Sound and guaranteed that he was the only one who knew.
• Orochimaru realized Soji had come to ask him for help, and Soji admitted that he wanted a favor.
• The chapter recounted Orochimaru’s past disciples, Nawaki Senju and Anko Mitarashi, and explained how his research guidance made Soji his informal half-disciple.
• Soji argued that helping him might also help Orochimaru develop new ninjutsu.
• Orochimaru warned Soji that he might refuse if the request required too much effort or did not benefit his research.

Soji asked Orochimaru to research a way to break the Reaper Death Seal so he could bring Minato back, but Orochimaru wanted a reason to hand over any results. Soji called Orochimaru his teacher, and the appeal pleased Orochimaru enough to soften his stance.

• Soji told Orochimaru about the Reaper Death Seal and asked him to find a way to crack it.
• Orochimaru became intrigued after Soji explained that the forbidden Uzumaki technique sacrificed its user's soul and had sealed the Nine-Tails inside Minato.
• Orochimaru asked why he should give Soji the research results if he succeeded.
• Soji addressed Orochimaru as his teacher and argued that helping a student was a small favor.
• Orochimaru felt pleased by Soji's new form of address and reflected on how their relationship had grown into one of trust and mentorship.

Soji gave Orochimaru the Reaper Death Seal scroll and secured his agreement to help break it, advancing the plan to retrieve Minato. After learning that Soji was escorting Shisui on a mission through the Land of Sound, Orochimaru approved Shisui’s strategy and let them pass.

• Soji handed Orochimaru the Reaper Death Seal scroll, and Orochimaru agreed to help break the jutsu.
• Orochimaru asked why Soji was traveling with Shisui, and Soji explained that he was protecting him on a Uchiha Clan training mission.
• Soji told Orochimaru that Shisui planned to reach the Land of Hot Water by way of the Land of Sound and the Land of the Moon, then burn Kumogakure’s supplies.
• Orochimaru praised Shisui’s plan and told his people not to obstruct Soji and Shisui as they continued their journey.
• Soji thanked Orochimaru and left with Shisui while Orochimaru returned to his research.

Orochimaru welcomed Soji as his disciple and ordered his people to let Soji and Shisui Uchiha travel freely through the Land of Sound. Soji and Shisui headed for the Land of the Moon, where Soji began crossing the sea on a path of ice he created with Ice Release.

• Orochimaru told an assistant that he had taken an interesting disciple and handed him a research project.
• Soji reunited with Shisui Uchiha, and a Fuma Clan guard informed them that Orochimaru had permitted them to move freely through the Land of Sound.
• Soji reassured Shisui Uchiha that they could leave and continue toward the Land of the Moon, and the Fuma Clan members made way for them.
• After reaching the coast, Soji decided against flying Shisui Uchiha across the sea and chose to make the journey part of his training.
• Soji stepped onto the sea and used Ice Release to create a path toward the Land of the Moon, astonishing Shisui Uchiha.

Soji revealed his Ice Release to Shisui Uchiha while the two traveled across the sea toward the Land of the Moon. When a towering tsunami approached, Soji remained calm and prepared to show off his strength.

• Shisui Uchiha was stunned to learn that Soji, a member of the Hyuga Clan, could use Ice Release, and Soji asked him to keep the ability secret.
• Soji and Shisui continued across the sea on a path of ice that he continuously extended and melted behind them.
• A fierce wind and rough seas arose, but Soji recognized the conditions and told Shisui to keep going.
• Soji sensed an approaching tsunami, and Shisui spotted its enormous waves closing in on them.
• Soji dismissed the threat and prepared to demonstrate his power as the tsunami loomed nearby.

Soji used Ice Release strengthened by Yin Release to freeze a towering tsunami, leaving Shisui Uchiha convinced that Soji was stronger than Uchiha Homura. They prepared to leave the dark sea and continue toward the Land of the Moon.

• Soji told Shisui Uchiha to step back as the tsunami approached, and Shisui trusted him to handle it.
• Soji unleashed Ice Release—Extreme Deep Cold, freezing the enormous tsunami into a forty- to fifty-meter-high ice wall.
• Shisui Uchiha watched in awe and fully accepted Uchiha Homura's claim that Soji was stronger than him.
• Soji told Shisui Uchiha to get moving so they could leave the sea where they could not see the sunlight.

Soji saved Shisui Uchiha from a tsunami by freezing it into an enormous ice wall, then shattered it into ice crystals using techniques inspired by Crystal Release. As they continued their mission, Soji used the display to earn Shisui’s admiration and began teaching him to stay wary of every enemy.

• Shisui Uchiha followed Soji away from the frozen tsunami, newly convinced of his senior’s strength.
• Soji snapped his fingers and shattered the ice wall into tiny crystals, while the waves around him froze before they could approach within a hundred meters.
• Shisui praised Soji, who reflected that the impressive display had consumed a large portion of his chakra.
• Soji told Shisui never to underestimate any ninja because even the strongest could die from a fatal attack.
• Shisui promised to stay alert even if he became powerful, and Soji approved, hoping to make the naive young ninja more cautious.

Soji escorted Shisui Uchiha through the Land of the Moon to the Land of Hot Water, where Shisui began his solo training mission to burn Kumogakure’s supplies. Soji secretly followed him to ensure his safety while letting him believe he was alone, and Shisui cautiously disguised himself as a civilian.

• Soji and Shisui Uchiha reached the Land of the Moon and traveled to the undefended rear border of the Land of Hot Water.
• Soji explained that Shisui’s mission was to enter the Land of Hot Water and burn Kumogakure’s supplies, while Soji would wait at the border and intervene only if Shisui signaled for help.
• Shisui promised to complete the mission alone and entered the Land of Hot Water.
• Soji secretly followed Shisui half an hour later, tracking him with his Byakugan while keeping his presence hidden.
• Shisui cautiously advanced and used Transformation Jutsu to disguise himself as an ordinary civilian.

Shisui Uchiha disguised himself as a medicine boy and tracked Kumogakure’s supply route through the Land of Hot Water. After convincing three Kumogakure ninjas that he was a harmless herb seller, he was taken toward their camp, giving him a chance to infiltrate it.

• Shisui Uchiha transformed into a young medicine boy and cautiously searched the forest for Kumogakure’s logistical supply points while Soji followed him unseen.
• On the fourth day, Shisui Uchiha found ninja footprints and followed them northeast until he neared a possible Cloud Hidden Logistics Camp.
• Three Kumogakure ninjas discovered Shisui Uchiha, who pretended to be frightened and said he gathered herbs to sell to both sides.
• Shisui Uchiha admitted he had traded herbs with Konoha five times but claimed he had supplied Kumogakure at least a dozen times.
• The Kumogakure leader decided to take Shisui Uchiha to their camp and make him gather herbs for them, unknowingly falling into his plan to infiltrate the camp.

Shisui Uchiha infiltrated Kumogakure's logistics camp by agreeing to gather herbs for the Cloud Hidden Ninja, while Soji watched from nearby and reflected on mentoring him. Soji decided to keep observing Shisui and considered becoming a mentor teacher after the mission.

• Shisui Uchiha pretended to submit to the Cloud Hidden Ninja's demands and was taken to their logistics camp.
• Soji watched Shisui enter the camp with his evolved Byakugan and prepared to intervene if trouble arose.
• Soji credited himself with teaching Shisui to use schemes and considered how Shisui might destroy Kumogakure's supplies.
• Soji thought about becoming a mentor teacher after the mission, then dismissed his thoughts of retirement and returned his attention to Shisui.

Shisui Uchiha entered the Cloud Hidden Logistics Camp under the guise of a frightened herb gatherer and used his shabby tent and daily routine to observe its defenses. Over the next ten days, he won over two guards with fruit and friendly conversation while continuing to gather intelligence for his mission.

• A tall, burly Cloud Hidden man assigned Shisui Uchiha a filthy tent, warned him to stay away from important areas, and ordered him to gather herbs each morning.
• Shisui Uchiha used the holes in his tent and his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to observe parts of the camp’s guard distribution.
• Shisui Uchiha left the camp to gather herbs, noticed the relaxed security, and returned three times that day with full baskets and wild fruit for the two guards.
• Shisui Uchiha repeated his routine for more than ten days, observing the camp at meals and bringing fruit to the guards whenever he returned.
• Shisui Uchiha began chatting with the guards, who came to like him and saw him as an admiring, harmless medicine boy.

Shisui Uchiha prepared to sabotage the Cloud Hidden Logistics Camp after infiltrating it and learning its defenses. He slipped into the supply warehouse under cover of darkness, leaving two guards under his genjutsu.

• Shisui Uchiha learned that two jonin and many lower-ranked shinobi would leave the camp to meet wounded soldiers, weakening its defenses.
• Shisui Uchiha retrieved his hidden ninja tools and returned to the camp, planning to act that night.
• Shisui Uchiha avoided the night patrols and waited near the supply warehouse until its guards grew drowsy.
• Shisui Uchiha used his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to control both warehouse guards and took a key from one of them.
• Shisui Uchiha unlocked the warehouse and entered while a passing patrol noticed nothing unusual.

Shisui Uchiha set Kumogakure’s logistics camp supplies ablaze and stayed behind to stop the ninjas from saving them. After revealing his identity, he killed the jonin who had brought him into the camp, leaving the remaining Kumogakure forces facing him as the fire spread.

• Shisui Uchiha used Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique to ignite Kumogakure’s supply warehouse.
• When Kumogakure’s ninjas rushed to respond, Shisui Uchiha detonated Explosive Tags at the camp entrance to split their forces.
• Shisui Uchiha drew his Wakizashi and confronted the group of around fifty Kumogakure ninjas approaching the burning warehouse.
• Shisui Uchiha dispelled his disguise and declared that he would fight as a member of Konoha.
• The tall, muscular Kumogakure jonin charged Shisui Uchiha alone, but Shisui used his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to kill him with a slash to the throat.