Chapter Summaries

Mu Yue held a special race between Obito and Might Guy before beginning lessons in the Breathing Technique. Obito mastered Soru and won, and Mu Yue gathered the students to start teaching the new secret technique.

• Mu Yue announced that the winner of the race would have their questions added to the loser's workload, making the loser face up to eighty questions.
• Obito and Might Guy raced while Nohara Rin watched, and both used Soru in their final sprint.
• Obito mastered the technique of stacking Soru three times and narrowly beat Might Guy, who received seventy questions.
• Obito tried to hide how exhausted he was, but Nohara Rin noticed his trembling legs and told him not to push himself.
• Mu Yue explained that the Breathing Technique was a difficult, powerful secret technique, then called Shisui over to begin the lesson.

Mu Yue began teaching Might Guy Stone Breathing and Shisui and Obito Flame Breathing, demonstrating how the techniques dramatically enhanced physical power and Fire Release. Guy started practicing the difficult breathing method, while Shisui and Obito watched Mu Yue unleash a powerful fire technique and prepared to learn their own.

• Mu Yue assigned Stone Breathing to Might Guy and Flame Breathing to Shisui and Obito, then explained Total Concentration Breathing.
• Mu Yue demonstrated Stone Breathing by striking the river with a finger technique that sent towering waves into the air.
• Might Guy began practicing abdominal breathing with instruction from Mu Yue and a Shadow Clone.
• Mu Yue explained Flame Breathing's effects on Fire Release and demonstrated an enormous Fire Dragon Flame Bullet across the river.
• Obito eagerly wanted to learn Flame Breathing, while Shisui wondered whether it was an S-rank Forbidden Jutsu.

Mu Yue continued teaching his disciples Flame Breathing and reported the special training students’ progress to Hiruzen Sarutobi. He announced that Hiruzen would observe their final assessment, spurring the students to train harder.

• Mu Yue taught Obito and Shisui Flame Breathing, but neither they nor the other disciples gained any proficiency by the end of the morning.
• Mu Yue gave Hiruzen Sarutobi the organized strength assessment records, and Hiruzen praised the students’ progress and Mu Yue’s teaching.
• Mu Yue encouraged Asuma not to worry about others’ judgments, and Asuma resumed training with renewed determination.
• Mu Yue told the summer special training students that Hiruzen would observe their final assessment, exciting them and prompting several students to train harder.
• Mu Yue urged everyone to keep training, hoping their effort would earn an improvement reward.

Mu Yue rotated between the three training groups, teaching the Body Flicker Technique to advanced students and guiding the others through their current exercises. After class, he received Wind Release: Gale Palm and Lightning Release: Chidori as system rewards.

• Mu Yue explained the Body Flicker Technique and began training Group A students who had not yet mastered it.
• Mu Yue guided Group B students in Chakra Control, Taijutsu, and the Three Basic Jutsu, then continued teaching Group C at its slower pace.
• Anko completed Tree Climbing training and began teasing Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki while offering them deliberately reckless advice.
• Mu Yue continued rotating between the groups until class ended and the system rewarded him with Wind Release: Gale Palm and Lightning Release: Chidori.

Mu Yue continued training Obito, Shisui, and Might Guy in their Breathing Techniques, and Obito and then Shisui made their first breakthroughs with Flame Breathing. By the end of the fifth day, Might Guy was still searching for the sensation.

• Mu Yue corrected the three students as they struggled with basic breathing exercises, and none gained proficiency during the first two days.
• On the third evening, Obito sensed something while practicing Flame Breathing, and Mu Yue confirmed that he had gained a little proficiency.
• Obito described the sensation as a warm current from eating hot ramen when Shisui asked him for details, and Shisui kept thinking about it during training and at home.
• Shisui gained a little Flame Breathing proficiency on the fifth day after sensing a current flowing through his Chakra pathways.
• Might Guy made no progress and continued searching for the feeling of breath.

Might Guy watched two ninjas mock his father, Might Duy, and confronted them to defend him. The chapter ended as Guy launched his first attack against the full-fledged ninjas.

• Might Guy discussed his difficult Stone Breathing practice with Shisui and Obito, who challenged him to the final practical exam.
• Might Duy bought only forty ryo worth of meat after haggling, then ignored two ninjas who mocked him.
• Might Guy recalled that he had failed to protect Might Duy from similar insults three years earlier.
• Might Guy confronted the two ninjas and announced that he would punch them five times for insulting his father.
• The tall, thin ninja taunted Might Guy, and Guy answered by attacking with his feet.

Might Guy fought two Chunin who mocked his father and overwhelmed him until he recalled Mu Yue’s Stone Breathing and awakened its power. He defeated both attackers, completed his promised forty punches, and Kakashi appeared to praise his strength.

• Might Guy attacked the tall, skinny ninja after he insulted Guy’s father, but the slightly chubby ninja joined in and helped overpower him.
• Might Guy exhausted his legs using Soru repeatedly and struggled to stand as the two ninjas closed in.
• Might Guy recalled Mu Yue’s lesson and used Stone Breathing, Total Concentration Breathing to recover his strength.
• Might Guy used Konoha Strong Whirlwind to knock out the tall, skinny ninja, then sent the slightly chubby ninja crashing into a wall with Konoha Great Whirlwind.
• Might Guy counted eight and delivered all forty punches before Kakashi appeared and praised how much stronger he had become.

Might Guy’s sudden surge of strength in battle revealed a major breakthrough in his Stone Breathing, impressing Kakashi and surprising Mu Yue’s students. With special training ending in two days, Mu Yue urged the students to prepare for a practical test that the Third Hokage would observe.

• Might Guy defeated two opponents with a sudden burst of power, then collapsed from exhaustion, and Kakashi carried him home.
• Might Guy reported his experience to Mu Yue, who found his Stone Breathing proficiency had jumped to 17 and told him to rest.
• Mu Yue told Obito and Shisui that Might Guy had taken the lead in Breathing Technique cultivation, prompting Obito to worry about the coming test.
• On Thursday, Mu Yue reviewed the students’ progress and encouraged them to train hard for the practical test in two days, which the Third Hokage would attend.

Mu Yue trained Obito, Shisui, and Might Guy in the Breathing Technique, restraining Obito to help him hold the correct posture and demonstrating how the technique strengthened Might Guy’s taijutsu. Mu Yue banned its use in the upcoming Practical Exam to prevent injuries and avoid drawing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s suspicion, and the chapter ended as Hiruzen and other teachers arrived to observe the final exam.

• Obito asked Mu Yue to tie him into the Breathing Technique postures, and Mu Yue secured him to wooden boards with loose ropes so he could notice and correct his movements.
• Might Guy used the Breathing Technique to power a Konoha Great Whirlwind kick that smashed a massive tree, surprising Obito with his increased speed and strength.
• Mu Yue told his students not to use the Breathing Technique in the Practical Exam because they could overexert themselves and expose their unusual strength to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
• On Saturday, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived with several teachers to observe the final Practical Exam and assess the five-week special training.

During the practical combat test, Anko Mitarashi and Izumo Kamizuki won their matches, impressing the Third Hokage and the teachers with the results of Mu Yue's special training. Kotetsu Hagane entered the arena for his own match, eager to make a name for himself.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Mu Yue's Group C examination as Anko Mitarashi defeated Asakawa Sanken in a close fight.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Chunin Teachers praised Anko Mitarashi and Asakawa Sanken for their skill and improvement.
• Izumo Kamizuki used his Deception Technique to distract Nakamori Goichi, then defeated him despite his opponent's greater size and strength.
• The Third Hokage and the teachers praised the students' training results while tactfully avoiding discussion of Izumo Kamizuki's unusual technique.
• Kotetsu Hagane heard his name called for the next match and hurried onto the field, determined to make a name for himself.

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the students’ strength assessments and saw how much Mu Yue’s special training had improved them. After Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane’s unusual technique drew attention, Mu Yue led Hiruzen and the teachers to groups B and A.

• Kotetsu Hagane defeated his opponent with the Deception Technique, impressing Hiruzen Sarutobi and prompting Izumo Kamizuki to credit Ebisu with helping develop it.
• Izumo Kamizuki told Kotetsu Hagane that he had made sure Ebisu received recognition, and the two looked forward to sharing the news with him.
• After watching more battles, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Chunin Teachers recognized that Mu Yue’s students had improved considerably during the special training.
• Mu Yue showed Hiruzen Sarutobi and the teachers group B, where students demonstrated proficient Water Walking and strong combat skills.
• After seeing group B’s performance, Hiruzen Sarutobi grew eager to see group A as Mu Yue led the observers there.

Mu Yue’s group A students faced off in front of the teachers and Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Shisui stunned them by defeating the older genin Namiashi Raidō. The next match was set between Sarutobi Asuma and Uchiha Obito.

• Mu Yue explained that group A students had advanced through Chakra control, Body Flicker, taijutsu, and Ninjutsu training, and confirmed that Shisui was its youngest student.
• Namiashi Raidō faced Shisui, while Raidō’s former teacher and the other teachers expected the older genin to win.
• Shisui evaded Raidō’s opening attack and countered with Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Claw, destroying the trees where Raidō’s clones were hiding.
• Shisui overwhelmed Raidō in close combat and Mu Yue declared him the winner.
• Mu Yue praised Shisui’s diligence, and Hiruzen Sarutobi encouraged the teachers to learn from Mu Yue’s teaching.
• Mu Yue called Sarutobi Asuma and Uchiha Obito to prepare for the next battle.

Obito defeated Asuma in the school examination, impressing the Third Hokage and the watching teachers with his improved taijutsu and Fire Release. Ebisu then narrowly lost to Genma Shiranui, and the teachers watched the remaining groups before marveling at how much the specially trained students had improved.

• Obito and Asuma traded blows, but Obito’s superior Soru and stronger Great Fireball pushed Asuma into defeat.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized Asuma’s improvement but noted his mistakes as Obito won their match.
• The Third Hokage praised Obito, and Iketani Isamu joined in after previously doubting his chances.
• Ebisu displayed his abilities against Genma Shiranui but narrowly lost, disappointing the teachers who had expected more from the student known for creativity.
• The Third Hokage and the teachers watched the other groups and were astonished by the special trainees’ progress.

Hanyu Muyue’s summer special training impressed Hiruzen Sarutobi and the teachers, earning Muyue a promotion to Special Jonin. After the students celebrated their progress and thanked him with a birthday cake, Muyue reflected on their kindness, while Asuma ended the day by asking Hiruzen about his performance and receiving blunt criticism.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi praised the students’ improvement and promoted Hanyu Muyue to Special Jonin for his teaching results.
• Muyue received system rewards for the students’ progress, including Chakra, a Ninjutsu Proficiency Scroll, and Combination Ninjutsu.
• Muyue and Hiruzen addressed the students, who compared their test scores and heard the Hokage praise their growth.
• The students surprised Muyue with a large birthday cake and thanked him for guiding them during special training.
• Ebisu learned that Izumo Kamizuki had praised him to Hiruzen as the main contributor to improving the Deception Technique, then started a cake fight with Izumo and Kotetsu Hagane.
• Asuma asked Hiruzen what he thought of his battle, and Hiruzen told him he had made too many mistakes.

Mu Yue received his Special Jonin appointment, a reward of 300,000 Ryo, and Hiruzen Sarutobi’s plans for his future role at the Ninja Academy. He saw Hiruzen’s support as a path out of Root and discussed his promotion and Sealing Jutsu training with Kushina and Minato.

• Mu Yue read his Special Jonin appointment scroll and continued studying the difficult Five Elements Seal, deciding to save his proficiency scroll for a more valuable Ninjutsu.
• A messenger delivered three scrolls from Hiruzen Sarutobi: two Ninjutsu, 300,000 Ryo, and plans for Mu Yue to become a grade director before later being promoted to Vice Class Leader of Teachers.
• Mu Yue considered using the promotion’s authority to expand large theory classes and believed Hiruzen’s support could help him leave Root.
• Mu Yue told Kushina and Minato that he had become a Special Jonin, and they congratulated him.
• Mu Yue asked Kushina and Minato about problems he had encountered while studying Sealing Jutsu.

Mu Yue wrote a carefully limited mission report for Danzo while keeping Hiruzen Sarutobi’s private work arrangements secret. He trained Obito and Might Guy in the Southern Forest, then submitted the report and returned home to await a reply.

• Mu Yue wrote a report emphasizing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s praise and rewards but left out the Third Hokage’s private work arrangements.
• Obito arrived eager to improve his Flame Breathing after Shisui had defeated him in the practical exam.
• Mu Yue taught Might Guy to sense the power of stone, and Guy used the Transformation Jutsu to become a rock while sitting on one.
• Obito suggested that Guy sleep inside a hollowed rock, and Mu Yue tapped Obito on the head and questioned whether he would sleep in a bonfire for Flame Breathing.
• Mu Yue checked that Might Guy’s Stone Breathing proficiency remained at nineteen and Obito’s Flame Breathing proficiency had risen to eight.
• Mu Yue submitted his mission report and returned home to await a reply.

Mu Yue received Danzo’s orders and a Cultivation Elixir, then gave his students a half-day off after their summer training. He comforted a distressed Asuma during their afternoon lesson and went to a teachers’ meeting on Monday.

• Mu Yue examined Yamanaka Tatsuya’s abilities, read Danzo’s orders, and kept the Cultivation Elixir while burning the mission scroll.
• Mu Yue gave his students the afternoon off, and Obito decided to train Flame Breathing after Nohara Rin declined to play.
• Mu Yue explained to Obito that earning money as a ninja required strength and that training and equipment could be costly.
• Asuma told Mu Yue that Hiruzen Sarutobi’s criticism had hurt him, and Mu Yue reassured him before training him that afternoon.
• Mu Yue attended a teachers’ meeting at the Ninja Academy on Monday.

Mu Yue became First Grade director and persuaded the Ninja Academy to pilot large-class instruction for First Grade theoretical courses. He planned to use the new arrangement to improve his students and earn training rewards, while Danzo was summoned to the Hokage's Office.

• Mu Yue attended the new-term assembly, where the teachers' group head announced his appointment as First Grade director.
• Mu Yue's colleagues congratulated him and invited him to celebrate his promotion at an izakaya.
• Mu Yue proposed large-class instruction at a meeting with grade directors and Shimono Hisanobu, citing his successful summer training of 359 students.
• Shimono Hisanobu approved a pilot for First Grade theoretical courses and assigned Mu Yue to oversee it.
• Mu Yue planned to use the large classes to strengthen Class 1-1 and improve his own abilities, while Danzo received an Anbu summons to the Hokage's Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi confronted Danzo over secretly training Hanyu Muyue and other agents, then ordered him to remove Muyue’s cursed seal and release him from Root. Danzo agreed, while privately deciding that the loss was tolerable because his Wood Release Ninja remained undiscovered.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi showed Danzo evidence that Hanyu Muyue and four others had been trained as hidden agents.
• Danzo defended the illegal training by arguing that Konoha needed more Root personnel as war approached.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi accused Danzo of endangering the Will of Fire and ordered him to remove Muyue’s cursed seal the next day.
• Danzo agreed to bring Muyue to the Hokage Building, while Hiruzen Sarutobi left the other four agents unaddressed.
• Danzo returned to Root, thought with relief that Jia had not been discovered, and ordered a subordinate to summon Night.

Mu Yue was summoned by Danzo, who told him he would be removed from Root and gave him two scrolls while testing his loyalty. After leaving, Mu Yue dismissed the gifts and continued studying Sealing Jutsu, mastering the Five Elements Seal and boosting his proficiency.

• Mu Yue followed a Root ninja to the Root base, where Danzo questioned him about the Third Hokage’s praise and rewards.
• Danzo told Mu Yue that he would remove Root’s curse seal and release him from the organization, claiming the Ninja Academy could make better use of his talent.
• Mu Yue acted distressed and promised to carry out Danzo’s orders, so Danzo gave him a Fire Release scroll and a Cultivation Elixir.
• Mu Yue appraised Danzo, then left the base dissatisfied that Danzo continued to involve him in Root’s affairs.
• Mu Yue found that Danzo’s Fire Dragon Flame Bullet scroll contained a jutsu he already knew and tossed both gifts aside.
• Mu Yue continued studying Sealing Jutsu, reached beginner level with the Five Elements Seal, and used a proficiency scroll on it.