Chapter Summaries

Mu Yue was freed from Root’s curse mark and reassured the Third Hokage of his commitment to the Ninja Academy, while Danzo continued trying to manipulate him. That night, Mu Yue received another Root scroll and began learning the Contract Seal.

• Mu Yue arranged a First Grade pilot program with four classes studying theory together and discussed the plan with other teachers.
• The Third Hokage ordered Danzo to remove Mu Yue’s Root curse mark, and Danzo released the seal before leaving.
• Mu Yue confessed that Root had sent him to the Ninja Academy, but the Third Hokage praised his teaching and urged him to train more talented ninjas.
• Mu Yue proposed expanding large-class instruction, and the Third Hokage approved of the idea.
• Mu Yue received a Root scroll claiming Danzo had acted coldly to hide Mu Yue’s loyalty, then practiced calligraphy and studied the Contract Seal.

Obito advanced in Flame Breathing and learned that Shisui used Shadow Clones to attend school, prompting Obito and Might Guy to ask Mu Yue to teach them the technique. Their first attempts produced a prone Obito clone and a rock-shaped Guy clone, while Nohara Rin discovered how much she loved Mu Yue’s cooking.

• Mu Yue confirmed Obito had improved at Flame Breathing and told him he needed five more days before advancing, while Might Guy’s Stone Breathing progress remained slow.
• Shisui explained that he sent Shadow Clones to school and trained himself, inspiring Obito and Might Guy to ask Mu Yue to teach them the technique.
• Mu Yue agreed to teach them the Shadow Clone Technique and scheduled four days of intensive training before school began.
• Obito created malformed Shadow Clones, while Might Guy’s clone took the form of a rock that kicked Obito and continued exercising.
• Nohara Rin tasted Mu Yue’s Illusionary Mapo Tofu and loved it, understanding Obito’s praise of his cooking.

Obito mastered the Shadow Clone Technique, then spent his last day before school with Nohara Rin and Kakashi. Their outing ended with Obito deciding to learn cooking so he could keep up with Kakashi.

• Obito created a Shadow Clone, but it argued against doing his chores and homework before Obito dismissed it.
• Mu Yue confirmed that Obito had learned the technique and explained that a clone shared its original's thoughts.
• Obito and Nohara Rin invited Kakashi along for their day off, and Kakashi agreed while Might Guy and Shisui chose to train.
• The three visited a dango shop, where Kakashi said missions came before everything and Obito argued that teammates should come first.
• At a riverside picnic, Obito demonstrated Water Walking while Kakashi grilled fish, prompting Obito to resolve to learn cooking from Mu Yue.

Mu Yue became Class 1-1’s taijutsu teacher and led the students through training, earning the Heavenly Foot of Pain technique as a reward. He announced a combined theory lesson for four classes and left the students discussing Kotetsu and Izumo’s summer training.

• Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki discussed their summer vacation with Anko and learned that taijutsu class was scheduled.
• Mu Yue entered the classroom, confirmed he would teach taijutsu, and led Class 1-1 to the field.
• Mu Yue taught the class and received Heavenly Foot of Pain as an A-rated lecture reward.
• Mu Yue told the students that the afternoon theory lesson would combine Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4.
• Kotetsu Hagane told classmates that Mu Yue had taken him, Izumo Kamizuki, and other students to summer special training for five weeks.

Mu Yue taught an engaging large lecture on Konoha history, earned new techniques, and decided to prioritize increasing his Chakra. At the Southern Forest, he planned spicy meals to help Obito and Shisui comprehend fire, while Obito discovered that Shadow Clone memories made attending class and solving problems just as unpleasant.

• Mu Yue taught the first graders about the Senju and Uchiha clans, earning an A and receiving Water Dragon Bullet and Lightning Release: False Darkness.
• Mu Yue decided to focus his training rewards on increasing his Chakra.
• At the Southern Forest, Mu Yue found that Obito's Flame Breathing proficiency had not advanced and proposed serving fiery dishes to help Obito and Shisui train.
• Obito and Shisui both tried to avoid being the only one eating Mu Yue's spicy food, but Mu Yue decided Obito would try it first.
• After dismissing his class-attending Shadow Clone, Obito received its memories and realized that the clone had not spared him the boredom of lessons or problem-solving.

Obito and Shisui trained their Fire Release and Breathing Techniques while Mu Yue taught at the Ninja Academy, until an emergency Jonin Meeting interrupted his day. At the Hokage Building, Mu Yue assessed the gathered jonin as Hiruzen Sarutobi began the meeting, leaving its purpose unrevealed.

• Obito continued training to beat Might Guy in the next Practical Exam, while Shisui practiced Fire Release Chakra Nature Transformation alongside his Breathing Technique.
• Mu Yue brought Obito and Shisui a spicy lunch, and Obito experienced an illusion of flames before resuming Flame Breathing.
• After school, Mu Yue joined Minato and Kushina on their way to an emergency Jonin Meeting at the Hokage Building.
• Mu Yue used Appraisal Technique to inspect the gathered jonin, noting the high potential ratings of the Hyuga and Uchiha clans and Fugaku's S+ rating.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi opened the meeting after nearly everyone had arrived.

Hiruzen Sarutobi convened Konoha’s jonin to respond to Iwagakure’s declaration of war, choosing cautious preparations over an immediate attack. After the meeting, Mu Yue met more jonin and checked his disciples’ progress, planning to test whether Fiery Cuisine improved their training.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed that Konoha had to declare war on Iwagakure but rejected Danzo’s proposal for an immediate attack because Kumogakure might threaten Konoha’s other flank.
• Shikaku Nara proposed having Kusagakure monitor the Land of Grass and reinforcing the border, and Hiruzen Sarutobi appointed jonin to lead the reinforcements.
• Minato introduced Mu Yue to Akamichi Todo, and Mu Yue met several jonin from Konoha’s secret technique clans.
• Mu Yue checked his disciples’ progress in the Southern Forest and found that Obito had risen from fifteen to sixteen, while Shisui and Might Guy’s scores were unchanged.
• Obito told Shisui that the Fiery Cuisine had tasted good despite being spicy, and Mu Yue decided to have Shisui try it the next day.

Obito spent the evening helping people around Konoha before practicing Flame Breathing and discovering that it improved his fire Chakra transformation. The next day, Mu Yue appraised Obito’s progress and found his proficiency had risen above Might Guy’s.

• Obito walked home with Nohara Rin, who encouraged him to keep improving and promised to treat his injuries.
• Obito helped several elderly people and a child on his way home, choosing kindness over extra training.
• Obito practiced Flame Breathing and found that it made his body and Chakra pathways grow hot, while his fire transformation became faster and stronger.
• Obito told Mu Yue about his progress the next day, and Mu Yue appraised his Flame Breathing proficiency at twenty-one, above Might Guy’s nineteen.

Obito’s Flame Breathing improved dramatically after he spent his time helping people, and Shisui studied his example before discussing his own limits with Mu Yue. At a Jonin Meeting, Hiruzen Sarutobi announced that Kumogakure had declared war on Konoha, bringing the Third Great Ninja War closer as Mu Yue worried about his readiness.

• Obito’s Flame Breathing surged after his helpful actions, and Mu Yue realized that Obito’s kind, passionate nature suited the technique.
• Shisui observed Obito helping strangers for several days, then told Mu Yue he could not imitate Obito’s sincere drive to seek out people in need.
• Mu Yue attended a Jonin Meeting where Hiruzen Sarutobi announced that Kumogakure had declared war on Konoha.
• Danzo urged Konoha to disrupt Kumogakure’s campaign against Sunagakure, while Shikaku Nara called for stronger border defenses.
• After the meeting, Minato worried about the approaching war and Kushina recalled her country’s destruction as Mu Yue considered how little time remained to strengthen himself.

As war drew closer to Konoha, Mu Yue trained Obito and Shisui to control their Breathing Techniques and use Ninjutsu while in that state. With the Practical Exam approaching, Obito believed he was ready to take first place in his grade.

• Konoha’s teachers discussed the war, and Mu Yue urged them to take training ninja seriously despite his confidence that the village would win.
• At the Southern Forest, Mu Yue advanced Obito and Shisui to training that required controlling their breathing without set poses and using Ninjutsu while breathing.
• Obito and Shisui completed extreme physical challenges without Chakra, then practiced Ninjutsu enhanced by their Breathing Techniques.
• Obito reached forty-six Flame Breathing proficiency, Shisui reached forty-two, and Might Guy reached thirty-two.
• On Saturday night, Obito heard that Might Guy had not begun the extreme physical challenges and felt sure he would win Monday’s exam.

Mu Yue focused on improving his limited Chakra and combat experience while observing Class 1-1's practical exam. After seeing Shisui and Anko impress the proctors and the class earn unusually high scores, he left and went to watch the Fourth Grade exam on the third day.

• Mu Yue trained his Contract Seal and physique, sought teaching rewards to increase his Chakra, and planned to use Shadow Clones for combat practice.
• Mu Yue visited Class 1-1's practical exam and greeted proctors Kikuta and Murashima Shinki.
• Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane teased Anko Mitarashi about her exam prospects before Shisui Uchiha was announced as her first opponent.
• Shisui defeated Anko, and Murashima Shinki gave Anko a perfect score despite her loss.
• Mu Yue watched the rest of Class 1-1's first-round battles, noted their strong performance, and left for the Fourth Grade practical exam on the third day.

Obito Uchiha defeated Might Guy in the grade practical exam after learning from his previous loss and fighting at full strength. His victory settled his training mission, while Hyuga Hamon was left regretting that he had skipped Mu Yue's summer special training.

• Might Guy defeated Hyuga Hamon, whose improved Gentle Fist and Byakugan could not keep up with Guy's speed and strength.
• Genma Shiranui and Ebisu discussed whether Obito Uchiha could challenge Might Guy, while Nohara Rin confirmed Guy had taken first place in Class Two.
• Obito entered the final match determined not to repeat his previous defeat, and he and Might Guy immediately fought with Breathing Techniques and powerful taijutsu.
• Obito used Fire Release and Soru to exploit Might Guy's injured leg and steadily turn the fight in his favor.
• The proctor declared Obito Uchiha the winner, and Mu Yue was satisfied as Obito's training mission was settled.

After Obito Uchiha won first place in his grade, Mu Yue gained Mastery Level Flame Breathing and taught Obito a new Fire Release technique. The chapter ended with Mu Yue planning to forge a ninja tool as a birthday gift for a student.

• Mu Yue received 800 Chakra and Mastery Level Flame Breathing as a reward for Obito's training mission, bringing his Chakra close to 20,000.
• Obito celebrated winning first place in his grade, and Might Guy praised his performance before returning to the infirmary.
• Mu Yue praised his disciples and taught Obito the B-rank Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Claw, earning Mastery Level Fire Release: Hidden Dust Jutsu as a critical reward.
• Obito quickly learned Phoenix Sage Fire Claw during afternoon training.
• Mu Yue asked Minato about forging ninja tools and explained that he wanted to make one as a birthday gift for an outstanding student.

Obito received recognition and a reward from the Uchiha Clan after placing first in his practical exam, while Mu Yue arranged to forge a handmade gift for Shisui's upcoming birthday. The chapter left Mu Yue preparing to learn blacksmithing in time for the celebration.

• Obito returned home and met Uchiha Yashiro, who praised his exam results and gave him nutritional supplements and 50,000 Ryo as a clan reward.
• Uchiha Yashiro encouraged Obito to build connections within the clan, join the Police Force after graduation, and learn Fire Release Ninjutsu.
• Obito gave most of his reward money to his grandmother, who teased him about Little Rin and having children.
• Mu Yue visited a ninja tool shop and persuaded its owner to let him use the forging equipment and receive guidance.
• Mu Yue planned to practice forging so he could make a handmade birthday gift for Shisui, whose birthday was eight days away.

Shisui declined Fugaku’s offer to graduate early and join the Police Force, while Might Guy’s father began teaching him the Eight Gates after Guy defeated two chunin. Guy worried the new training would slow his Stone Breathing progress, but Mu Yue reassured him and offered to help with the Eight Gates.

• Uchiha Fugaku visited Shisui with the clan’s reward, suggested he graduate early and join the Police Force, and Shisui politely refused.
• Might Guy told Might Duy he had lost to Obito and placed second in his grade, then two chunin arrived to apologize for insulting Might Duy and Guy accepted their gifts but refused their money.
• Might Duy told Might Guy about the Eight Gates and demonstrated opening six of them, revealing his formidable power.
• Might Guy began learning the Eight Gates and worried that training in both it and Stone Breathing would slow his progress.
• Might Guy told Mu Yue about his concern, and Mu Yue said Stone Breathing could help strengthen his body for the Eight Gates and offered to answer his questions.

Mu Yue distributed exam results, earned rewards that pushed his Chakra past twenty thousand, and taught Shisui and Obito Total Concentration Breathing. The chapter left Mu Yue’s students beginning the demanding training while Shisui noticed a bandage on Mu Yue’s finger.

• Anko learned she had scored seventy-seven, then punished Kotetsu and Izumo for tricking her about the exam; Mu Yue tapped her head when she returned to class.
• Mu Yue received Chakra and a Ninjutsu Proficiency Scroll from his disciples’ exam results, bringing his Chakra to 20030 and later 20090 after teaching a lesson.
• Students from other classes celebrated large score improvements, while Class 1-1’s results changed little; Anko caught Izumo mocking her and planned to deal with him and Kotetsu after class.
• Mu Yue taught Shisui and Obito Total Concentration Breathing, explaining that it could strengthen their Ninjutsu and physical abilities but consumed stamina and Chakra.
• Shisui noticed the bandage on Mu Yue’s finger, and Mu Yue said he had been practicing something and that it was nothing serious.

Mu Yue trained Obito, Shisui, and Might Guy in Breathing Techniques, then taught Asuma Fire Release and proposed internships for top Academy students during the break. Hiruzen Sarutobi approved the idea in principle, while Academy staff decided to continue the large-class trial only in First Grade.

• Mu Yue taught Obito and Shisui Total Concentration Breathing and checked Might Guy's Stone Breathing progress, which had reached thirty-nine.
• Mu Yue taught Asuma Fire Release Nature Transformation and the Great Dragon Fire Technique, and Hiruzen Sarutobi praised Mu Yue's class for its excellent grades.
• Mu Yue proposed letting outstanding Academy students intern on D-rank and C-rank Missions during the break, and Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed that the plan was feasible pending more details.
• Mu Yue continued forging ninja tools while Obito speculated that he was practicing a Forbidden Jutsu, and Shisui guessed he wanted to make better tools himself.
• Mu Yue attended a meeting where the staff praised Class 1-1's results and decided to keep the large-class trial limited to First Grade after other classes' scores declined.

Shisui used Total Concentration Breathing to release a weakened Phoenix Flower Claw Crimson with one hand and one seal, prompting Obito to practice one-handed seals with Mu Yue’s guidance. Afterward, Shisui realized his birthday was the next day and chose not to mention it, while Mu Yue gathered his other disciples and asked what day tomorrow was.

• Shisui used Flame Breathing to launch four flaming kunai with a one-handed seal, and Mu Yue explained how understanding a Ninjutsu could reduce the seals needed to release it.
• Obito began practicing one-handed seals, first throwing Shuriken without producing fire and then nearly burning himself when the fire came from his hand.
• After training, Shisui went home alone, noticed that his birthday was October 19, and decided not to tell Mu Yue or celebrate it.
• Shisui practiced Ninjutsu under the moon and realized that distraction could cause a technique to fail, understanding Obito’s earlier mistake.
• Mu Yue gathered his disciples except Shisui and asked them what day the next day was.

Mu Yue told Obito, Nohara Rin, and Might Guy that Shisui’s birthday was the next day, and they planned a surprise celebration. Shisui remained unaware as his friends began decorating his home while he trained with Obito.

• Mu Yue revealed that tomorrow was Shisui’s birthday, and the group planned to decorate his home and surprise him after training.
• The next morning, Shisui and Obito ate pancakes on their way to the Southern Forest, helping an elderly grandmother who had fallen along the way.
• Shisui practiced Total Concentration Breathing while Obito worked on one-handed hand seals and awkwardly asked what gift Shisui would like.
• At noon, Obito’s Shadow Clone led Mu Yue, Nohara Rin, and Might Guy to Shisui’s house, where they began decorating carefully before Shisui returned.

Mu Yue and Shisui’s friends surprised Shisui with a birthday celebration, and Mu Yue gave him a handmade chakra-conducting short blade. Shisui was deeply moved by his teacher’s care and embraced him, promising to live up to his expectations.

• Obito left Shisui to go home alone while he and Nohara Rin prepared a birthday surprise with Mu Yue and Might Guy.
• Shisui returned to his dark house, sensed someone inside, and dropped his kunai when the lights came on and everyone greeted him.
• Obito, Might Guy, and Nohara Rin gave Shisui birthday presents, including Obito’s tournament kunai and Might Guy’s green jumpsuit.
• Mu Yue gave Shisui a short blade he had forged himself, explaining that it contained Chakra Metal and that its materials had cost several hundred thousand Ryo.
• Shisui recognized Mu Yue’s injured hands and understood how much effort he had put into the gift.
• Mu Yue told Shisui that being his teacher was enough, and Shisui hugged him in tears and promised to live up to his expectations.