Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen encounters Momoshiki, who is astonished by Chen's growth and acknowledges his power.
• Boruto recognizes Chen as the Uchiha who nearly killed Naruto and Sasuke.
• Naruto and Sasuke discuss Chen's Rinnegan and his potential plans.
• Momoshiki uses his golden Rinnegan to trap Naruto and Sasuke in Chibaku Tensei, removing them from the battle.
• Chen and Momoshiki prepare to fight, with Momoshiki revealing his new form and power.

Character Developments

• Chen: Shows growth and power, breaking off one of Momoshiki's horns in a previous encounter.
• Momoshiki: Has become stronger, absorbing Kinshiki and developing a new form with increased power.
• Boruto: Recognizes Chen as a threat and is conflicted about his feelings towards him.
• Naruto and Sasuke: Realize the extent of Chen's power and plan to move the Kage and Boruto to safety before deciding their next move.

Significant Themes

• Power and growth: Chen and Momoshiki's increased power and rapid growth are central to the chapter.
• Recognition and respect: Momoshiki acknowledges Chen's power and greets him respectfully.
• Conflict and confrontation: The impending battle between Chen and Momoshiki highlights the theme of conflict and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Momoshiki: They have a history, with Chen having broken off one of Momoshiki's horns. They greet each other respectfully before preparing to fight.
• Boruto and Chen: Boruto recognizes Chen as a threat and is conflicted about his feelings towards him.
• Naruto and Sasuke: They discuss Chen's Rinnegan and his potential plans, deciding to move the Kage and Boruto to safety before engaging in the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen and Momoshiki engage in a fierce sword battle, with Chen using Divine Illumination to shatter Momoshiki's blade repeatedly.
• Chen finally draws his Kusanagi Sword, and they engage in a high-speed, intense exchange of blows.
• Chen uses Utsuro-ryu to disrupt Momoshiki's rhythm and slices off his left ear.
• Chen enters Shikkotsurin Sage Mode and uses Toyomiketsunomikoto to barrage Momoshiki with Susanoo attacks.
• Momoshiki uses Eternal Golden God to manipulate Chen's deployed artifacts against him.
• Chen uses Annihilation of the First Principle to float and heal his severe wounds with Omodaru.
• Momoshiki admits Chen is the strongest human he's fought in a thousand years.

Character Developments

• Chen demonstrates his prowess in swordsmanship and Taijutsu, matching Momoshiki's skills.
• Chen shows his ability to adapt and strategize in battle, using his Dojutsu to counter Momoshiki's tactics.
• Boruto witnesses Chen's incredible power and is left speechless.

Significant Themes

• The power of Dojutsu and the importance of strategic thinking in battle.
• The theme of pushing an opponent into a corner to achieve a desired outcome.
• The exploration of Chen's abilities and limits.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Momoshiki's intense, high-stakes battle showcases their skills and determination.
• Chen protects Boruto during the battle, raising questions about his intentions.
• Boruto watches the battle in awe and shock, struggling to understand Chen's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen and Momoshiki's conversation leads to Momoshiki inviting Chen to join him, offering him a place in the Otsutsuki clan and a partnership.
• Chen declines Momoshiki's invitation, leading to Momoshiki opening a Space Gate to Izumo Province for their final battle.
• Chen opens a Space Gate to follow Momoshiki and, before leaving, Boruto asks to join Chen, revealing his admiration for Chen's strength and determination to become a powerful ninja.
• Chen agrees to take Boruto with him, and they both step through the Space Gate, followed by Madara and Obito.

Character Developments

• Chen remains calm and composed throughout the conversation with Momoshiki, showing no signs of being swayed by Momoshiki's offer.
• Boruto's perspective of Chen changes after witnessing Chen's battle with Momoshiki, leading him to ask Chen to take him along.

Significant Themes

• The power of bloodline and strength in the Otsutsuki clan.
• The desire for power and recognition, as seen in both Chen and Boruto.
• The theme of mentorship and guidance, with Chen potentially taking Boruto under his wing.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Momoshiki's interaction shows a tense standoff, with Momoshiki trying to recruit Chen and Chen refusing.
• Chen and Boruto's interaction reveals Boruto's admiration for Chen and his desire to learn from him, with Chen agreeing to take Boruto with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen and Boruto arrive at the ruins of Izumo Province, where Momoshiki awaits.
• Momoshiki attacks Chen with powerful techniques, including Inukai Kenmei and Amatsubasa.
• Chen counters with Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique and Divine Illumination.
• Momoshiki uses Banshō Ten'in and Eternal Golden God to create a massive Rasengan.
• Chen uses Omodaru to reverse the Rasengan's expansion and Divine Illumination to destroy it.
• Chen wounds Momoshiki with Purple Lightning, avoiding vital points.

Character Developments

• Chen demonstrates his power and versatility, using various techniques to counter Momoshiki's attacks.
• Momoshiki shows his strength and strategic thinking, trying to find Chen's weaknesses.
• Boruto watches the battle from a distance, showing obedience to Chen.

Significant Themes

• Power and its limits: Chen and Momoshiki's battle highlights their immense power and the limits they face.
• Adaptability: Chen's ability to adapt to Momoshiki's attacks showcases his versatility and experience.
• Strategy and planning: Both Chen and Momoshiki use strategy to gain an advantage in the battle.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Momoshiki: Their battle is intense and strategic, with both showing respect for each other's power.
• Chen and Boruto: Chen treats Boruto as a student or apprentice, giving him instructions during the battle.
• Madara and Obito: They watch the battle from a distance, with Madara acknowledging Chen's power and Obito thinking about the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naruto and Sasuke escape from Chibaku Tensei and witness Chen's battle against Momoshiki.
• Chen's strength and Time Reversal ability shock Naruto and Sasuke.
• Momoshiki, severely injured, retreats and targets Boruto to implant his Karma.
• Chen and Momoshiki engage in their final battle.

Character Developments

• Naruto and Sasuke reassess their views on Chen after seeing him fight Momoshiki.
• Sasuke remains cautious and analytical about Chen's motives.
• Momoshiki, despite his injuries, successfully implants his Karma into Boruto.
• Chen reveals his true intentions and prepares for his final battle against Momoshiki.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Naruto and Sasuke's changing perceptions of Chen.
• Power and ambition: Momoshiki's desire to use Boruto as a vessel and Chen's determination to defeat Momoshiki.
• Sacrifice: Chen's decision to use Boruto as bait to defeat Momoshiki.

Character Interactions

• Naruto and Sasuke discuss Chen's true intentions and decide to rescue Boruto.
• Chen and Momoshiki engage in a final, decisive battle.
• Chen's concern for Boruto's safety is evident as he tries to protect him from Momoshiki.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen faces Momoshiki's upgraded 'Rock Ape' technique, which is nearly equivalent to Armored Susanoo.
• Chen uses his Perfect Susanoo and various techniques, including Toyomiketsunomikoto and Piercing Spear, to defeat Momoshiki.
• After Momoshiki's defeat, a Space Gate opens, and the Five Kage, led by Naruto and Sasuke, arrive.

Character Developments

• Chen demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, using various techniques to counter Momoshiki's Rock Ape.
• Momoshiki reveals information about the Ten Divine Generals of Takamagahara, placing Isshiki's strength at third among them.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Chen's power is showcased, and Momoshiki's strength is discussed in relation to the Ten Divine Generals.
• Strategy and adaptability: Chen uses different techniques and strategies to counter Momoshiki's powerful Rock Ape.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Momoshiki: They engage in a fierce battle, with Chen ultimately defeating Momoshiki.
• Chen and the Five Kage: After Momoshiki's defeat, the Five Kage, led by Naruto and Sasuke, arrive and question Chen about the battle's aftermath.

Chapter Summary: “Chen Versus the Mad Five Kage (1)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sasuke demands to know what Chen did to Momoshiki. Chen evasively replies that Momoshiki is “where he should be,” leaving the Kage uncertain whether he killed the Otsutsuki.
• Kurotsuchi discovers Boruto unconscious atop a stone mountain. Naruto rescues him and finds him alive but marked with a mysterious blue diamond-shaped seal on his right palm. The mark’s origin—Chen or Momoshiki—remains unknown.
• Naruto and Sasuke return to the other Kage, who decide not to leave the dimension. Instead, the Five Kage form a battle formation and confront Chen.
• Shikamaru explains the Kage’s strategy: because Chen’s true allegiance cannot be determined, they will provisionally treat him as an enemy. If Momoshiki is alive, they will defeat him first; if Chen has already killed Momoshiki, they will exploit Chen’s weakened condition and capture him for interrogation.
• Shikamaru concludes that Chen’s abilities are dangerous but believes Chen cannot directly overcome Naruto and Sasuke’s Armored Susanoo. He instructs the Kage to avoid prolonged combat, which could provide Chen with advantageous “rewind points.”
• Naruto and Sasuke activate Armored Susanoo, combining it with Kurama’s chakra and the abilities of the other Kage:
  • Darui adds a powerful Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
  • Chojuro equips the giant construct with Hiramekarei and the Blood Mist Sword Technique.
  • Gaara creates a massive sandstorm and defensive armor by pulverizing the surrounding terrain.
  • Kurotsuchi alters the construct’s weight to improve its offense and defense.
• The resulting formation is named Shadow Style: Armored Susanoo, representing the combined power and strategy of the Five Kage.
• Chen condemns the Kage for attacking him immediately after he apparently saved them from Momoshiki. Sasuke argues that uncertainty and Chen’s immense power justify treating him as a hostile threat.
• Naruto asks Chen to surrender and return to Konoha for investigation, promising an apology if Chen is proven innocent. Chen refuses internally, deciding to reveal a power capable of showing them “true despair.”

Character Developments

• Chen becomes increasingly resentful of the Kage’s mistrust. Though he appears calm, he feels betrayed after fighting Momoshiki and being treated as an enemy. His final decision suggests he will stop holding back.
• Naruto is torn between suspicion and compassion. He accepts the need for caution but still hopes Chen will surrender peacefully, appealing to Chen’s family and better nature.
• Sasuke takes the most uncompromising position, emphasizing Chen’s danger and maintaining the Kage’s resolve when Chen’s accusations make them hesitate.
• Shikamaru demonstrates his pragmatic strategic thinking. Unable to determine Chen’s intentions, he bases the Kage’s plan on risk assessment and worst-case assumptions.
• The Five Kage overcome their uncertainty and cooperate as a unified force, combining their individual abilities into a single large-scale battle technique.
• Boruto remains unconscious, but the mysterious mark on his hand introduces a major unresolved mystery and may connect him to Chen or Momoshiki.

Significant Themes

• Mistrust versus gratitude: The Kage cannot trust Chen despite his apparent role in stopping Momoshiki, creating a moral conflict over whether they are betraying a potential ally.
• Security versus justice: Shikamaru’s plan prioritizes the Ninja World’s safety over fairness, accepting that an innocent Chen may be harmed or offended.
• The danger of overwhelming power: Chen’s abilities are so great that even the Kage feel compelled to attack preemptively rather than risk allowing him to act freely.
• Unity through cooperation: The Five Kage combine their distinct abilities, symbolizing the collective strength of the major villages.
• Despair and escalation: Chen’s reaction to the Kage’s attack signals that their attempt to control the situation may instead provoke an even more dangerous confrontation.

Important Character Interactions

• Sasuke and Chen: Sasuke questions Chen and later openly identifies him as a provisional enemy, while Chen resents Sasuke’s distrust.
• Naruto and Boruto: Naruto rescues Boruto and worries over the unexplained mark on his hand.
• Naruto and Shikamaru: Naruto questions the morality and practicality of the plan, while Shikamaru justifies it as the only safe course of action.
• Naruto and Chen: Naruto offers Chen a peaceful surrender and investigation, appealing to his family and suggesting he can still prove himself innocent.
• The Kage as a team: They combine Kurama’s chakra with their unique abilities to construct the massive Armored Susanoo.
• Chen and the Five Kage: Their confrontation shifts from cautious negotiation to open conflict when Chen decides to unleash a stronger technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen manifests his complete Susanoo, surprising Sasuke and Obito.
• The Five Kage use their combined powers to attack Chen, but he counters with his complete Susanoo.
• Chen reveals his ultimate Susanoo form, amplified by his left eye's ability, and transforms it into a swarm of Heavenly Annihilation Spears.

Character Developments

• Chen demonstrates his power and intelligence, outmaneuvering the Five Kage and Sasuke.
• Sasuke acknowledges Chen's power and recognizes the ability of his left eye.
• Madara is impressed by Chen's actions and reveals himself.

Significant Themes

• Power and its limits: Chen's Susanoo evolves, pushing the boundaries of what the Five Kage and Sasuke can handle.
• Intelligence and strategy: Chen uses his knowledge and planning to counter the Five Kage's attacks.
• Surprise and expectation: Chen continually surprises his opponents, keeping them off-balance.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Sasuke: They maintain a tense standoff, with Sasuke underestimating Chen and Chen proving him wrong.
• Chen and the Five Kage: Chen outmaneuvers and overpowers the Five Kage, leading to their surrender.
• Madara and Obito: They discuss Chen's power and decide to reveal themselves. Madara expresses admiration for Chen's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen uses his signature move, "Art of the Paper God, Divine Annihilation," against the Five Kage, launching a rain of Heavenly Annihilation Spears at a speed of twenty-six million per second.
• The Kage struggle to defend against the attack, with Gaara's sand defense and Kurama's Susanoo failing to withstand the assault.
• Chen reveals that his initial calculation was incorrect, and he can actually fire eight hundred sixty million spears, launching another attack that silences the Kage.
• Chen finds Kurotsuchi's severed leg and uses it to revive her, then uses Twin Flowers to swap her body with the God Robe he's wearing.
• Madara and Obito arrive, and Chen confesses to using Kotoamatsukami on Kurotsuchi. Urashiki appears to collect a favor from Momoshiki, only to be met with the gaze of Chen, Madara, and Obito.

Character Developments

• Chen demonstrates the power of his signature move and his ability to manipulate the Rinnegan, showcasing his strength and ruthlessness.
• The Five Kage show their desperation and determination to survive Chen's attack, but ultimately fail to withstand it.
• Kurotsuchi is revealed to have been under Chen's control, and she accepts her role as a reserve body for him.
• Urashiki is shown to be intimidated by the presence of Chen, Madara, and Obito.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Chen's immense power is shown to be both awe-inspiring and terrifying, as he effortlessly defeats the Five Kage.
• Manipulation and control: Chen's use of Kotoamatsukami on Kurotsuchi highlights his ability to manipulate others for his own purposes.
• Fear and intimidation: Urashiki's reaction to the gaze of Chen, Madara, and Obito underscores the fear that these powerful characters inspire.

Character Interactions

• Chen and the Five Kage: Chen demonstrates his overwhelming power and ruthlessness against the Five Kage, who struggle to defend against his attack.
• Chen and Kurotsuchi: Chen revives Kurotsuchi and swaps her body with the God Robe, showing his control over her and his lack of interest in her romantically.
• Chen, Madara, and Obito: The three characters work together to defeat the Five Kage, and Madara expresses his admiration for Chen's power.
• Chen, Madara, Obito, and Urashiki: The four characters' gazes intimidate Urashiki, showing their power and presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Urashiki escapes through the Yomotsu Hirasaka after encountering Chen, Madara, and Obito.
• Chen decides to pursue Urashiki, marking his escape route.
• Urashiki decides to use the Pear, a time-traveling treasure, to escape Chen's pursuit.
• Urashiki plans to target Naruto as a child and eliminate Chen in the past.

Character Developments

• Urashiki becomes desperate and reckless, revealing his plan to target Naruto as a child.
• Chen shows no mercy towards Urashiki, determined to eliminate him.
• Madara and Obito support Chen in his pursuit of Urashiki.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of power and its consequences (Urashiki's desperation and recklessness).
• Time travel and its implications (Chen's ability to reverse time and Urashiki's use of the Pear).
• The struggle between good and evil (Chen's determination to eliminate Urashiki).

Character Interactions

• Chen, Madara, and Obito work together to pursue Urashiki.
• Chen leaves the aftermath with the Five Kage to Kurotsuchi.
• Urashiki's internal monologue reveals his plans and fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Urashiki Otsutsuki arrives in the Land of Fire, planning to capture Naruto (Nine-Tails Jinchuriki) and kill Chen (Uchiha Chen) for his Sharingan.
• Chen, Madara, and Obito ambush Urashiki, revealing they were also transported by Urashiki's pear.
• Chen retrieves the pear and freezes time using the Omodaru process.
• Urashiki attempts to escape, but Chen, Madara, and Obito team up to stop him.
• Urashiki uses his blue Rinnegan's Amiryu ability to dodge Madara's Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation and Obito's Fire Release: Stormy Dance.
• Madara uses Limbo: Border Jail, which Urashiki cannot dodge despite using Amiryu.

Character Developments

• Urashiki reveals his plans to capture the Nine-Tails and kill Chen for his Sharingan.
• Chen demonstrates his desire to understand the cause of Jin's death by obtaining the pear.
• Madara and Obito show eagerness to fight and compete for killing Urashiki.
• Urashiki shows resourcefulness and adaptability in using his Rinnegan abilities to evade attacks.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and coordination among Chen, Madara, and Obito.
• The importance of understanding and countering an opponent's abilities, as shown by Urashiki's use of Amiryu.

Character Interactions

• Chen, Madara, and Obito work together to capture Urashiki, showcasing their teamwork and camaraderie.
• Urashiki attempts to outsmart and escape from his pursuers, leading to a cat-and-mouse chase.
• Madara and Obito argue over who gets to fight Urashiki, highlighting their competitive nature and eagerness to prove themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara toys with Urashiki, testing his abilities.
• Urashiki uses his Paper Crane Body Flicker to escape repeatedly, but Chen reverses time each time.
• Chen uses the True Thousand-Armed Buddha and Susanoo's Ultimate Form to teleport the Buddha as an airdrop bomb to Urashiki's location at the speed of light, causing massive destruction.
• Urashiki is severely injured and captured.

Character Developments

• Urashiki's resilience is impressive, but he is ultimately outmatched and begs for mercy.
• Chen demonstrates his strategic thinking and powerful techniques, using the True Thousand-Armed Buddha and Susanoo's Ultimate Form to defeat Urashiki.
• Madara and Obito witness Chen's power and are impressed.

Significant Themes

• The power of absolute strength and its consequences.
• The humiliation of defeat and the desperation of facing death.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in battle.

Character Interactions

• Madara toys with Urashiki, testing his abilities and eventually defeating him.
• Chen and Madara work together to defeat Urashiki, with Chen using his time-reversal abilities and Madara providing the physical force.
• Obito watches the battle and is impressed by Chen's power.
• Urashiki begs for mercy from Madara, showing his desperation and humiliation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen captures Urashiki Otsutsuki and interrogates him about other Otsutsuki members who visited Kengetsu Province.
• Urashiki refuses to reveal information and dies due to a powerful Genjutsu that erases his mind upon mental intrusion.
• Chen takes Urashiki's eyes, which possess the power of two pairs of Rinnegan and Byakugan, and freezes his remains.
• Chen retrieves Shisui Uchiha's right eye from Obito and removes its seal using Annihilation of the First Principle.
• Chen decides to visit someone before returning.

Character Developments

• Chen demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in pursuing information about the Otsutsuki clan.
• Urashiki shows unexpected resolve and willingness to die rather than reveal information.
• Obito displays respect and trust in Chen's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of the Otsutsuki clan.
• The importance of information and knowledge in strategic planning.
• The consequences of refusing to cooperate with Chen.

Character Interactions

• Chen, Madara, and Obito work together to interrogate Urashiki.
• Chen and Obito discuss the possibility of Obito awakening the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan using Shisui's eyes.
• Chen's decision to visit someone reveals his personal motivations and attachments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen encounters an unknown masked figure who can see his Rinnegan and speaks of their fated meeting.
• Chen travels to the Land of Lightning to seek Zen Master's tutelage in Zen Meditation.
• Chen falls from a cliff, embracing Jin, and the Zen Master accepts Chen as his disciple.
• Chen returns to his own era, determined to focus on defeating Isshiki and the Kara Organization.
• Chen remembers Urashiki's missing staff and fish basket.
• Hyuga Taro is revealed to be Urashiki in disguise, planning to use Konoha as his hunting ground.

Character Developments

• Chen: Struggles with his desire to protect Jin and his duty to defeat Isshiki and Kara. He decides to focus on his mission but vows to find Jin's killer later.
• Jin: Kneels before the Zen Master with Chen, showing his devotion to his brother.
• Zen Master: Reveals he can see through Haniyasu and warns Chen not to change the course of development in this era.
• Hyuga Taro/Urashiki: Revealed to be Urashiki in disguise, planning to use Konoha to find a suitable vessel for his master.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The masked figure, Zen Master, and Urashiki all reference fate and destiny, suggesting that Chen's path is predetermined.
• Sacrifice: Chen must choose between protecting Jin and fulfilling his mission, highlighting the theme of sacrifice.
• Deception: Urashiki's disguise as Hyuga Taro and his deception of Chen emphasize the theme of deception and hidden enemies.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Jin: Their bond as brothers is strengthened as they kneel together before the Zen Master.
• Chen and Zen Master: The Zen Master sees Chen's sincerity and agrees to teach him Zen Meditation.
• Chen and Urashiki: Chen is unaware that Urashiki is disguised as Hyuga Taro, setting up a potential future confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Urashiki Taro, possessing Hyuga Taro, is secretly draining chakra from drunk ninjas in an alley near the Hidden Leaf Village.
• He encounters Tono Tasuke, a civilian affected by Katsumi's Gozu Tennō jutsu, who accuses Urashiki of targeting him.
• Urashiki drains Tasuke's chakra, discovering it's more potent than a ninja's due to the Gozu Tennō influence.
• Urashiki senses the source of the dark aura, leading him to Katsumi (Shigaraki Sumire).
• Katsumi, planning to summon Nue and attack the village, is intercepted by Urashiki.
• Before Urashiki can drain Katsumi's chakra, she's rescued by an unknown shinobi using a blue wind jutsu.

Character Developments

• Urashiki Taro: Shows his cunning and ruthless nature, seeking powerful chakra to increase his strength.
• Katsumi (Shigaraki Sumire): Struggles with her loyalty to her father's dying wish and her bonds with her companions.
• Tono Tasuke: Reveals he's been affected by Katsumi's Gozu Tennō jutsu, causing him to act irrationally.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: Katsumi's struggle between her loyalty to her father and her bonds with her companions.
• The power of negative emotions: The Gozu Tennō jutsu feeds on negative emotions, driving people to madness and violence.
• The consequences of secrets: The Hidden Leaf Village's ignorance of Katsumi's plan allows it to grow unnoticed.

Character Interactions

• Urashiki Taro and Tono Tasuke: Urashiki drains Tasuke's chakra, discovering the influence of Katsumi's jutsu.
• Urashiki Taro and Katsumi: Urashiki attempts to drain Katsumi's chakra but is interrupted by an unknown shinobi.
• Katsumi and her companions: Katsumi's internal conflict is driven by her relationships with her companions and her father's dying wish.

Chapter Summary: “What Cannot Be Obtained Is Always Restless”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jian Jin awakens after being rescued from her failed attack on the Hidden Leaf Village. She is unharmed after being pierced by a strange fishhook and healed by a mysterious blue-haired woman named Jinghua.
• Jinghua explains that Jian Jin could never have destroyed the village because Kakashi, the current Hokage, and the Kage bodyguards were present. Jian Jin realizes that Jinghua saved her from pursuing a hopeless and destructive path.
• Jinghua takes Jian Jin away on her Summoning Beast, a crane, and reveals that they are heading to the Hidden Ninja Village, described as a “Taoyuan.”
• Jian Jin recognizes Jinghua’s headband and learns that Jinghua is Yuki’s aunt. Jinghua explains that Yuki’s father is not her biological brother but someone with whom she shares an exceptionally close, familial bond.
• Jinghua gives Jian Jin bad and good news: Jian Jin can no longer return to the Hidden Leaf Village because of her actions, but she will not be alone because she can join Jinghua and the Hidden Ninja Village.
• Meanwhile, Boruto travels to the Land of Lightning, followed by Sarada and Mitsuki. He is searching for the home of Chen and Yuki after recalling information overheard from Naruto and Shikamaru.
• Boruto finds Chen’s isolated house and confirms that no one has visited for at least a week. A family photograph of Chen, Yuki, and the rest of their family reveals Yuki’s connection to Chen.
• Sarada is emotionally shaken when she realizes Boruto has specifically come to Yuki’s home, suspecting that Boruto may have developed a close relationship with Yuki. However, she keeps her feelings hidden and assumes he has another important reason.
• Boruto summons Momoshiki through the mysterious mark on his palm. He deduces that Momoshiki placed the mark on him to preserve his own survival, meaning Momoshiki cannot kill Boruto outright.
• Boruto pressures Momoshiki into helping him locate Chen. Momoshiki initially threatens and attacks him, but ultimately agrees because he is also eager to confront Chen again after being badly injured by him.

Character Developments

• Jian Jin: Moves from regret and isolation toward accepting a new future. She recognizes that she has lost the right to return to the Leaf but gains hope when Jinghua offers her companionship and a place in the Hidden Ninja Village.
• Jinghua: Is introduced as compassionate, playful, and powerful. She rescues Jian Jin not out of strategy but because she dislikes seeing a beautiful young girl ruin her life. Her relationship with Yuki’s family is revealed to be unusually intimate and deeply loyal.
• Boruto: Demonstrates increased composure, intelligence, and determination. Rather than acting impulsively, he methodically traces Chen’s whereabouts, analyzes the mark on his palm, and manipulates Momoshiki by exploiting his inability to kill him.
• Sarada: Shows concern for Boruto but also jealousy and insecurity upon seeing Yuki’s family photograph. She suppresses her emotional reaction and tries to trust Boruto’s motives.
• Momoshiki: Remains arrogant and violent, but his vulnerability is exposed. Chen’s previous defeat of him continues to affect his pride, and his desire to confront Chen gives Boruto leverage over him.

Significant Themes

• Consequences and redemption: Jian Jin must accept that her attempted attack has permanently changed her relationship with the Hidden Leaf, while still being offered a chance to begin again.
• Belonging and chosen family: Jinghua’s relationship with Yuki’s father and her offer to Jian Jin emphasize that family can be formed through loyalty, guardianship, and shared history rather than blood alone.
• Desire and restlessness: The title is reflected in Momoshiki’s unresolved obsession with confronting Chen. The inability to obtain victory or closure makes Chen even more compelling to him.
• Manipulation and power: Boruto turns Momoshiki’s dependence on him into leverage, proving that intelligence and psychological insight can counter overwhelming supernatural power.
• Hidden identities and connections: The chapter reveals deeper links between the Hidden Ninja Village, Yuki’s family, Chen, Jinghua, and Jian Jin’s future.

Important Character Interactions

• Jinghua and Jian Jin: Their conversation changes Jian Jin’s outlook. Jinghua combines teasing humor with genuine compassion, offering Jian Jin both protection and a new home.
• Boruto and Sarada: Sarada follows Boruto out of concern but becomes troubled by his apparent connection to Yuki. Their unspoken emotional tension grows.
• Boruto and Momoshiki: Their hostile exchange becomes a contest of will. Boruto provokes Momoshiki, confirms his limitations, and persuades him to help locate Chen.
• Momoshiki and Chen: Though Chen does not appear directly, his previous defeat of Momoshiki dominates their conversation. Both Boruto and Momoshiki are now motivated to find him, though for different reasons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Boruto uses his Karma to track Uchiha Chen (Yuki) and decides to leave the Hidden Leaf Village to find him.
• Boruto reveals his admiration for Uchiha Chen, considering him a great ninja and hero.
• Sarada, after seeing Boruto's determination, decides to accompany him on his journey.
• Hikari and Samui's group reach the entrance to Taoyuan, only to find that three individuals from Konoha are approaching.

Character Developments

• Boruto: Becomes more determined and open about his admiration for Uchiha Chen, prioritizing his search over returning to the village.
• Sarada: Realizes her feelings for Boruto and decides to accompany him, showing bravery and decisiveness.
• Hikari and Samui: Continue their journey to Taoyuan, showing resilience and determination.

Significant Themes

• Admiration and hero worship (Boruto's feelings towards Uchiha Chen).
• Determination and perseverance (Boruto, Sarada, Hikari, and Samui).
• Betrayal and its consequences (Sarada's fear of Boruto potentially betraying the village).

Character Interactions

• Boruto and Sarada: Their interaction leads to Sarada confessing her feelings for Boruto and deciding to accompany him.
• Hikari and Samui: They continue their journey together, showing camaraderie and mutual support.
• Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki: They decide to travel together to find Uchiha Chen.

Chapter Summary: “Uncle Chen, Please”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuki, alerted by White Zetsu, attacks the approaching Boruto with a powerful Fire Release technique. Boruto uses the Karma mark on his palm to absorb the flames, astonishing Sarada and Mitsuki.
• Yuki follows with Wood Release, trapping Boruto in a forest of vines and thorns. Meanwhile, the Wind and Flower siblings swiftly overpower Mitsuki and Sarada, holding swords to their throats.
• Flower identifies Sarada’s recently developed Three Tomoe Sharingan and points out her lack of adaptation to its enhanced vision. Sarada realizes how experienced and perceptive the siblings are.
• Boruto explains that he came alone because he wants to meet Yuki’s father, Uchiha Chen. He discovered Chen’s identity and location after seeing a family photograph and overhearing the aftermath of Naruto and Sasuke’s defeat at Chen’s home.
• Yuki considers whether Boruto has been sent by Konoha to investigate Taoyuan. Although she suspects him, she also recognizes that his attitude toward Chen appears to have changed and contemplates allowing him to meet her father.
• Jinghua returns on a summoned crane, interrupting the confrontation. She recognizes Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki, while they recognize her as Katsumi, their former classmate. Katsumi remains troubled by actions she believes betrayed the Hidden Leaf.
• Chen, Madara, Obito, and Pear arrive through a space-time gate. Boruto breaks free from Yuki’s Wood Release and approaches Chen.
• Chen treats Boruto kindly and asks about his condition and Naruto’s whereabouts. Boruto credits Chen with defeating Momoshiki and explains that Momoshiki’s presence within the Karma guided him to Taoyuan.
• After Chen points out the seriousness of Boruto’s unauthorized visit, Boruto kneels and begs Chen to accept him as a disciple.

Character Developments

• Boruto: Demonstrates major growth through his use of Karma, absorbing Yuki’s Fire Release and escaping her Wood Release. His admiration for Chen has deepened into a desire to become Chen’s student. He also now refers to Naruto more formally as “father,” suggesting a change in his feelings or perspective.
• Yuki: Shows herself to be powerful, cautious, and strategically intelligent. She quickly evaluates Boruto’s motives, considers the political risks of allowing him into Taoyuan, and notices the dramatic increase in his abilities after obtaining Karma. Her guarded attitude softens when Jinghua arrives.
• Sarada: Learns that Flower’s Sharingan experience greatly exceeds her own. She is impressed and somewhat unsettled by Flower’s ability to read both her combat weaknesses and her attempts to gather information.
• Flower and Wind: Establish themselves as highly skilled Uchiha fighters who can easily match Sarada and Mitsuki. Flower is especially perceptive, confident, and blunt.
• Jinghua/Katsumi: Returns after six months and is revealed to have a connection with Taoyuan and Yuki. Her reunion with the others is awkward because she feels guilty about betraying or harming the Hidden Leaf.
• Chen: Responds warmly to Boruto at first but quickly becomes serious when he learns Boruto acted without permission. He recognizes that Boruto’s visit likely has a deeper purpose.

Significant Themes

• Power and inherited potential: Boruto’s Karma grants him the ability to absorb powerful ninjutsu, showing how dramatically his abilities have advanced.
• Trust and suspicion: Yuki must decide whether Boruto is sincere or acting as a spy for Konoha, while Boruto attempts to prove that his visit is personal.
• Changing loyalties: Boruto’s altered attitude toward Chen and Naruto, along with Katsumi’s guilt, reflects shifting relationships and uncertain allegiances.
• Mentorship and belonging: Boruto’s decision to kneel before Chen signals his desire for guidance, recognition, and perhaps a new place within Chen’s family or faction.
• Family and hidden identities: The family photograph, Chen’s concealed relationship with Yuki, and the secret location of Taoyuan continue to drive the conflict.

Important Character Interactions

• Yuki and Boruto: Their battle shifts into an interrogation, with Yuki questioning Boruto’s motives and Boruto honestly explaining how he found Taoyuan.
• Flower and Sarada: Flower analyzes Sarada’s Sharingan and immediately sees through her attempt to gather information, establishing an intimidating contrast between their levels of experience.
• Jinghua and Yuki: Their affectionate reunion reveals a close family-like relationship, temporarily calming Yuki’s hostility.
• Chen and Boruto: Chen treats Boruto with unexpected kindness, while Boruto openly thanks him and then asks to become his disciple.
• Boruto and Momoshiki: Boruto reveals that Momoshiki’s presence within Karma led him to Yuki’s chakra and Taoyuan, emphasizing Momoshiki’s continuing influence over events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Boruto decides to become Chen's disciple and join the Shadow Hidden Village, despite the potential consequences.
• Chen agrees to take Boruto as his disciple, acknowledging his resolve and potential.
• Chen gives Sarada and Mitsuki three choices: stay with Boruto, have their memories erased, or die. Sarada chooses to stay as a rogue ninja, and Mitsuki decides to stay with Boruto.
• Chen brings everyone back to the Shadow Hidden Village, where they are greeted by Konan and other villagers.
• Nadeshiko asks Chen to change her back to Yamato, which he does using Twin Flowers.
• Jinghua returns from her travels and reports to Chen about a boy with Byakugan causing trouble in Konoha.

Character Developments

• Boruto demonstrates his determination and resolve in becoming Chen's disciple, even if it means betraying the Hidden Leaf Village.
• Sarada shows her loyalty to Boruto by choosing to stay with him, even if it means betraying her village.
• Mitsuki displays his unwavering devotion to Boruto, choosing to stay with him no matter what.
• Jinghua shows her dedication to her 'research' by bringing Katsumi back to the Shadow Hidden Village, seeing her as an indispensable asset to her project.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and betrayal: Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki grapple with the idea of betraying their village to follow Chen, while Sarada and Mitsuki ultimately choose to stay loyal to Boruto.
• Determination and resolve: Boruto shows unwavering determination in his decision to become Chen's disciple, while Chen acknowledges his resolve.
• Family and relationships: Jinghua's reunion with Chen highlights their sibling bond, while Boruto's decision to leave the Hidden Leaf Village shows his growing independence from his father.

Character Interactions

• Boruto and Chen: Boruto expresses his desire to become Chen's disciple, and Chen agrees after testing his resolve.
• Sarada and Boruto: Sarada chooses to stay with Boruto, showing her loyalty and concern for him.
• Jinghua and Chen: Jinghua reports to Chen about her travels and the incident in Konoha, highlighting their sibling bond and shared goals.
• Nadeshiko and Chen: Nadeshiko asks Chen to change her back to Yamato, which he does using Twin Flowers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen and Jinghua discover Urashiki Taro is still alive and has left a Karma.
• Naruto, Sasuke, and the Five Kage return to the Hidden Leaf Village, defeated and shaken by Chen's power.
• Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki leave the village to train with Chen.
• An airship crashes in the southern forest of the Land of Fire, revealing Kawaki and marking Isshiki's invasion.

Character Developments

• Chen: Shows strategic thinking and calmness in dealing with Urashiki's Karma.
• Naruto: Struggles with the defeat and Boruto's departure, collapsing upon learning about it.
• Sasuke: Also affected by the defeat and Boruto's decision, collapsing beside Naruto.
• Kawaki: Survives the airship crash and escapes from Jigen and the Kara Organization.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the threat of Otsutsuki clan members.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and the importance of preparation.
• The struggle between personal ambition and responsibility towards one's community.

Character Interactions

• Chen and Jinghua: Work together to analyze Urashiki's situation and plan their next move.
• Naruto and Sasuke: Both are devastated by their defeat and Boruto's departure, collapsing simultaneously.
• Kawaki and Jigen: Their conflict is hinted at, with Kawaki escaping from Jigen's control.