Chapter Summaries

After Yuu’s power surged while he was drunk, the Great Toad Sage backed down and promised him its wine. Jiraiya helped smooth things over, leaving the Great Toad Sage facing the loss of its entire wine collection.

• Yuu grabbed the Great Toad Sage by the neck and demanded wine as his drunken combat power began to rise.
• The Great Toad Sage sensed Yuu’s strength climbing to a level that frightened it and pleaded for him to stop.
• Yuu drew Shusui and threatened the Great Toad Sage when he thought it was hiding its wine.
• The Great Toad Sage claimed it had only been gathering wine for Yuu, and Jiraiya backed up the explanation.
• Yuu accepted the Great Toad Sage’s offer of all its wine, sheathed Shusui, and patted the shaken sage.

Yuu forced the Great Toad Sage to demonstrate how it hid its liquor, prompting the ancient toad to awaken its Sage Art chakra and repeat the hand seals. The Great Toad Sage finished the demonstration while growing furious with Yuu and Gamabunta.

• Yuu threatened the Great Toad Sage into retrieving its hidden liquor, and it began forming hand seals.
• Yuu objected that the Great Toad Sage's movements did not match its earlier technique and demanded it repeat them.
• The Great Toad Sage awakened its Sage Art chakra and regained its vitality as Jiraiya praised its power.
• Gamabunta questioned why retrieving liquor required such an elaborate display, angering the Great Toad Sage.
• Yuu impatiently urged the Great Toad Sage to hurry, and it resented his shifting attitude and demands.

Yuu took the Great Toad Sage’s entire wine collection from Mount Myōboku, then Jiraiya asked about the prophecy he had come to hear. The Great Toad Sage postponed it, believing Yuu would shape the Shinobi World’s future, while Gamabunta offered to help brew more wine.

• The Great Toad Sage opened a hidden storehouse and revealed roughly a hundred bottles of wine, which Yuu had Minato pack away.
• The Great Toad Sage said he was too depleted to see Yuu off and tried to fall asleep.
• Jiraiya asked the Great Toad Sage for his prophecy, but the Great Toad Sage postponed it and said it was not important.
• The Great Toad Sage recalled his vision of Yuu’s future and believed Yuu could change the Shinobi World more than Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki had.
• Gamabunta told the Great Toad Sage that he would help him brew more wine from the remaining fruit.

Yuu used the Power of All Creation to rejuvenate the Great Toad Sage, then demanded the remaining wine-brewing fruits. The Great Toad Sage reluctantly agreed to give Yuu eighty percent of the future wine, and was left marveling at Yuu after he departed.

• Gamabunta revealed that the Great Toad Sage still had wine-brewing fruits, making the Sage panic when Yuu’s eyes lit up.
• Yuu awakened the Great Toad Sage with the Power of All Creation, and the Sage recognized the power and wondered if Yuu was Hagoromo’s reincarnation.
• Yuu threatened the Great Toad Sage with Shusui and demanded the fruits.
• The Great Toad Sage negotiated down from an even split to an eighty-twenty division, leaving Yuu with eighty percent of the wine.
• After Yuu left, the Great Toad Sage realized the Power of All Creation had made the bargain worthwhile and admired him.

Yuu left Mount Myōboku after taking its ancient fruit wine, while Fukasaku and Shima assured Jiraiya that the Great Toad Sage was not angry. Yuu promised to extend the Great Toad Sage’s life, leaving Fukasaku grateful despite being struck by Yuu.

• Yuu prepared to leave Mount Myōboku with the fruit wine he had taken and said he would share some with Tsunade and the others.
• Fukasaku and Shima told Jiraiya that the Great Toad Sage was not angry about Yuu’s actions.
• Fukasaku asked whether Yuu could extend the Great Toad Sage’s life, and Yuu said he could add around ten years.
• Yuu promised to give the Great Toad Sage more years and struck Fukasaku with Shusui’s sheath.
• Fukasaku accepted the blow and thanked Yuu, saying his help outweighed what Mount Myōboku had done for him.

Yuu left Mount Myōboku with Minato while Jiraiya carried their supplies, upset that Fukasaku, Shima, and the other toads treated Yuu far better than they treated him. The toads asked Jiraiya to bring Yuu back whenever he wanted, leaving Jiraiya feeling that even his refuge had become another place under Yuu’s influence.

• Shima welcomed Yuu’s next visit after he had enjoyed her cooking, while Jiraiya watched Fukasaku and Shima dote on him.
• Yuu ordered the grieving Jiraiya to carry the supplies, and Jiraiya feared the toads would trade him to Yuu for the Great Toad Sage’s extended lifespan.
• Shima and Fukasaku told Jiraiya to stay in Konoha and bring Yuu to Mount Myōboku whenever he wanted to visit.
• Yuu struck Jiraiya for responding rudely to the sages, and Jiraiya apologized to Fukasaku and Shima.
• Minato and Yuu departed as Fukasaku, Shima, and Gamabunta welcomed Yuu back and urged Jiraiya to carry his bags properly.
• Jiraiya snapped at Gamabunta for insulting him, furious that the toad had used him to flatter Yuu.

Minato transported Yuu and the others away from Mount Myōboku, where Shima and Fukasaku praised Yuu while Gamabunta dreaded his return. Yuu went home drunk and was pampered by Tsunade and the others as Jiraiya watched enviously and tried to avoid Tsunade’s anger.

• Minato formed a hand seal and sent Yuu and the others away from Mount Myōboku in a puff of smoke.
• Shima and Fukasaku praised Yuu and welcomed the prospect of his return, while Gamabunta feared that Yuu would damage Mount Myōboku.
• Gamabunta heard the enraged Old Master summon it and realized it was in trouble.
• Yuu arrived home drunk, asked his wives to rub his legs, and Tsunade arranged for Yugao, Kurenai, and Shizune to care for him.
• Tsunade questioned Jiraiya about entering the Saiki Family’s home, and Jiraiya nervously claimed he had only carried Yuu’s alcohol.

Jiraiya returned from Mount Myōboku with rare fruit wine for the Saiki Family, while Tsunade worried over Yuu after he drank himself unconscious. Yuu woke in the hot spring and joined the women to sample the treasured wine.

• Jiraiya brought home fruit wine made from fruit that matured only once every several hundred years, and Tsunade let him leave after Minato explained its rarity.
• Tsunade and the other women admired Yuu for sharing the wine despite his love of alcohol.
• Yuu woke in the hot spring, pulled Shizune close, and learned Tsunade had put him there because he reeked of alcohol.
• Tsunade and Yuu bickered playfully in the hot spring while Rin teased Tsunade about needing more training.
• Yuu invited Yugao, Kurenai, Rin, and Tsunade to taste the rare fruit wine.

Yuu drank with Kurenai and Tsunade before the story shifted to the Hyuga Clan, where Hiashi trained Hinata to improve her skills for Lord Yuu. The chapter left the Hyuga Clan still hoping to gain standing under Yuu’s favor, despite its long rivalry with the Uchiha Clan.

• Yuu angrily blamed Jiraiya and Minato for warning the women about him, then joined Kurenai and the others for drinks.
• Yuu demanded a larger cup, and Tsunade challenged him by invoking the Saiki Family’s house rules.
• At the Hyuga Clan training ground, Hiashi ordered an exhausted Hinata to get up and continue training so she could satisfy Lord Yuu.
• Hiashi recalled how the Hyuga Clan had gained influence by following Yuu, only to see the Uchiha Clan regain prominence after Fugaku pledged loyalty to him.
• Hiashi felt overjoyed that Yuu had taken Hinata away, seeing it as a chance for the Hyuga Clan to earn his favor.

Hyuga Hiashi intensified Hinata’s training so she could impress Lord Yuu and possibly become his disciple, while worrying about the other talented children competing for his attention. Hanabi arrived at the training ground, concerned about Hinata and unsure whether her sister would leave home.

• Hyuga Hiashi reflected on how Lord Yuu’s support had elevated his allies and believed Hinata could benefit greatly from his guidance.
• Hyuga Hiashi put Hinata through especially strict training, and Hinata vowed to work hard for him and Lord Yuu.
• Hanabi appeared at the training ground, and Hinata struggled over to check whether she was all right.
• Hanabi asked whether Hinata would leave home, but Hyuga Hiashi said that depended on Lord Yuu’s arrangements and ordered Hanabi not to interrupt the training.

Yuu visited the Hyuga Clan and took Hinata with him, prompting Hiashi and the clan elders to prepare an enthusiastic welcome. Hanabi became curious about Yuu, while Ino and Hinata reunited at the compound.

• Hanabi asked Hiashi whether Yuu was greater than her father, and Hiashi insisted that the Hyuga Clan must obey Yuu above all.
• Yuu arrived at the training ground, where Hiashi accidentally pushed Hanabi's head against the floor while bowing in alarm.
• Yuu invited Hinata to come with him and told Hiashi to make preparations, then encouraged Hanabi to work hard.
• Hiashi rallied the Hyuga Clan to prepare gifts and welcome Yuu, while the Great Elder personally escorted him.
• Ino joined Yuu and greeted Hinata, who smiled and welcomed her as they prepared to live together.

Yuu left the Hyuga compound with Hinata and Ino after accepting gifts from the Hyuga and Yamanaka Clans. Neji stopped him to seek his acknowledgment, and Yuu left him with a rough lesson and encouragement to keep working hard.

• The Hyuga Clan elders praised Yuu and prepared to send their gifts to his residence alongside the Yamanaka Clan's offerings.
• Yuu took Hinata and Ino by the hand and prepared to leave the Hyuga compound.
• Neji ran up to Yuu and knelt in his path, alarming Hinata, Hizashi Hyuga, and the other Hyuga Clan members.
• Yuu warned Neji about blocking a stronger person's path, then kicked him onto the ground.
• Neji said he would keep working hard to earn Yuu's acknowledgment, and Yuu left with Hinata and Ino.

Neji resolved to train so he could earn Yuu’s recognition after Yuu treated him kindly. Yuu brought Hinata and Ino to his magnificent estate, where Yugao welcomed them and prepared to continue teaching the girls.

• Hizashi and Hiashi realized that Yuu was not angry with Neji and felt honored by his attention.
• Neji ran off to train, declaring that he would become Yuu’s best subordinate.
• Yuu’s gates opened, and Hinata and Ino were awestruck by the estate’s lavish grounds and residence.
• Yugao welcomed Yuu and his guests, then told him that the hot spring was ready.
• Yuu teased Yugao by pulling her into his arms, and she stopped herself from acting on her affection in front of Hinata and Ino.

Yuu let Yugao take Hinata and Ino as her disciples, and she warned them that training meant carrying the Saiki Family’s honor. Five years passed, and the story moved to the Ninja Academy.

• Yuu released Yugao and told Hinata and Ino that she would teach them the Creation Path and taijutsu.
• Yugao accepted Hinata and Ino as disciples and told them to prepare for strict training and the weight of the Saiki Family’s glory.
• Hinata and Ino declared that they would work hard, then followed Yugao to the hot springs.
• Yuu called after Yugao to remind her to come that night, embarrassing her as she left with Hinata and Ino.
• Five years passed, and the story shifted to the Ninja Academy.

Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Hinata Hyuga, and Ino Yamanaka gathered for a combat test to determine whose training had made them strongest. Naruto and Sasuke’s drunken brawl disrupted the assembly until Saiki Yuu arrived and sent them flying again, then ordered everyone to the training ground.

• Students and teachers crowded around the classroom to watch the combat test for the four geniuses trained by Saiki Yuu.
• Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha argued over who would become Saiki Yuu’s only disciple, then clashed while Iruka tried to separate them.
• Naruto and Sasuke broke free and resumed fighting, leaving Iruka unable to control them or protect Saiki Yuu’s reputation.
• Saiki Yuu appeared, knocked Naruto and Sasuke into a wall, and ordered them to hurry to the training ground for the assessment.
• Naruto and Sasuke rushed toward Saiki Yuu excitedly, but he knocked them back into the wall again as the onlookers cheered.

Yuu reunited with Hinata and Bingye before the Academy classes headed to the training grounds for the test to choose his official disciple. As the instructors and village leaders placed their stakes, Rin urged Yuu to begin.

• Yuu encouraged Hinata and Bingye, who vowed to prove themselves, while Naruto and Sasuke watched enviously.
• Yuu told Iruka to take the class to the training grounds, and Iruka nervously introduced himself before leading the students away.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato, Fugaku Uchiha, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Yugao gathered to watch the four candidates arrive.
• Yuu appeared and teased Hiruzen Sarutobi, then asked whether everyone had brought their stakes.
• Yugao placed a priceless treasure on the table, and the others reluctantly put down their stakes as Rin called for the test to begin.

At the Konoha Ninja Academy’s combat tests, Naruto faced Ino and Sasuke faced Hinata, drawing the crowd’s attention to the two matches. As Sasuke and Hinata prepared to fight, Yuu watched casually and called for wine, while Hiruzen and the others realized something about his bets.

• Iruka announced Naruto Uzumaki versus Ino Yamanaka and Sasuke Uchiha versus Hinata Hyuga as the final matches.
• Hanabi worried about Hinata facing Sasuke, and Hyuga Hiashi tried to reassure her despite his own tension.
• Shikaku Nara envied Inoichi Yamanaka because Ino had received Yuu’s swordsmanship instruction.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked on Sasuke’s strength and suggested Yuu favored Hinata, while Yuu told him to watch the matches.
• Yuu asked Yugao to pour Hundred-Year fruit wine, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya, and the others suddenly seemed to realize something.

Hinata Hyuga faced Sasuke Uchiha in a high-stakes match, where both aimed to prove themselves worthy of becoming Yuu’s disciple. After Hinata deflected Sasuke’s powerful fire techniques, she countered his fire dragons with a chakra slash.

• Ino cheered Hinata on, while Hinata silently resolved to win for Yuu.
• Sasuke opened the match with a Great Fireball Technique, but Hinata blocked and deflected it with Eight Trigrams Palms: Rotation.
• Sasuke unleashed the B-rank Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, astonishing Hiruzen Sarutobi and the spectators.
• Yuu reprimanded Orochimaru for his unpleasant voice as Orochimaru anticipated Sasuke’s performance and the bet’s reward.
• Hinata cut through several of Sasuke’s fire dragons with Great Flow—Broad Slash.

Hinata demonstrated the power of Saiki Style, a technique created by Yuu that turned chakra into blades. As the spectators marveled at the technique, Hiruzen tried to flatter Yuu while Yuu continued enjoying his luxurious rooftop meal.

• Hinata used a blue chakra slash to extinguish a B-rank Fire Style attack, astonishing the spectators.
• Hanabi watched Hinata with excitement as Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi recognized the technique's Gentle Fist influence.
• Hyuga Hiashi realized Yuu had given Hinata a named technique and began imagining what that recognition might mean for her.
• Hiruzen praised Yuu's invention, then noticed Yuu relaxing with Tsunade, Shizune, Kurenai, and Rin while maids served him food and wine.
• Yuu complained that Hiruzen was ruining his appetite, and Hiruzen swallowed his irritation and resorted to flattering him.

Yuu explained why Hinata could use the Saiki Style and agreed that Hiruzen Sarutobi could promote it, though its extreme chakra demands made it unsuitable for most people. Hinata defeated Sasuke and looked toward the rooftop as Ino prepared for her match.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi praised Yuu’s Saiki Style and asked about promoting it, and Yuu agreed to let him try.
• Yuu explained that the Saiki Style was No-Blade Style swordsmanship powered by chakra and required immense reserves like Hinata’s.
• Yugao explained the technique’s requirements to Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.
• Hinata defeated Sasuke with her blue slashes, and Hiruzen Sarutobi declared her the winner.
• Hinata and Sasuke formed the Seal of Reconciliation, and Hinata congratulated Ino before looking toward Yuu on the rooftop.