Ch. 262The Second Pot Kage, Beizawa

Tsunade became Konoha’s acting Hokage and appointed Beizawa as Anbu Commander while Shizune became her secretary. Beizawa began reorganizing the Anbu and planned to recruit trusted subordinates, then returned home to continue his medical research as news of Tsunade’s appointment spread.

  • Tsunade appointed Beizawa Anbu Commander and Shizune Hokage secretary, and assigned twelve former Root members to leave the Anbu.
  • Beizawa received a system mission to groom four trusted subordinates for an improved Caged Bird Seal, with Kurenai Yuhi already counting as one of them.
  • Tsunade decided Beizawa would keep Shimura Danzō’s Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan until the Uchiha Clan discussed the matter with them.
  • Beizawa told Asuma Sarutobi about Tsunade’s appointment, dismissed the twelve former Root members, and arranged announcements for the appointments and Anbu recruitment.
  • Beizawa told Kurenai Yuhi that Shimura Danzō had died and challenged her to a contest involving Wind Style: Rasengan and his Limb Regeneration medical ninjutsu.
  • News of Tsunade becoming acting Hokage spread through Konoha as Beizawa returned to researching Limb Regeneration.

Ch. 263Wood Style Ninjutsu Acquired, the Hyuga and Uchiha Become Proactive

Beizawa told Tsunade about Tenzo, the surviving Wood Release experiment subject, and she renamed him Yamato while allowing Beizawa to study Wood Release. After attending a memorial ceremony, Beizawa followed a subdued Tsunade to the graves of her family and other Senju.

  • Beizawa informed Tsunade that Tenzo was the sole survivor of Orochimaru and Shimura Danzō's Wood Release experiment, and Tsunade named him Yamato.
  • Tsunade gave Beizawa three Wood Release techniques to study, and Beizawa said he would try to learn them.
  • Beizawa and Asuma Sarutobi reviewed a surge of Anbu applications from Uchiha and Hyuga ninja and agreed to assess the applicants first.
  • Beizawa bought white chrysanthemums from Ino Yamanaka and attended the memorial ceremony with Kurenai Yuhi.
  • Tsunade led Beizawa to the graves of Hashirama Senju, Mito Uzumaki, Nawaki, Tobirama Senju, and other Senju relatives.

Ch. 264Tsunade's Kiss, the Fifth Hokage Succession Ceremony

Tsunade became the Fifth Hokage after winning the Jonin and villagers’ votes, while Beizawa developed Limb Regeneration and prepared to restore Maruboshi Kosuke’s leg. After Tsunade accidentally kissed Beizawa, the two carried on as usual, and the chapter ended with Tsunade’s succession ceremony and her declaration as Hokage.

  • Tsunade drank heavily with Beizawa, accidentally kissed him on the lips, and later joined him, Shizune, Kurenai Yuhi, and Karin's mother and daughter for dinner.
  • Tsunade won the Jonin vote and the villagers’ vote, while Beizawa arranged for Kabuto Yakushi, Dan Kato, and Izumi Uchiha to join the Anbu.
  • Beizawa gave Tsunade his Limb Regeneration Medical Ninjutsu, and they planned a demonstration at Konoha Hospital with Maruboshi Kosuke as the first patient.
  • Beizawa began training in Wood Release and invited Maruboshi Kosuke to have his left leg restored.
  • Tsunade’s Hokage Succession Ceremony took place, and she was formally named the Fifth Hokage before the cheering crowd.

Ch. 265Beizawa's Soaring Fame, Second in the Ninja World

Beizawa demonstrated his new Limb Regeneration Medical Ninjutsu by restoring Maruboshi Kosuke’s leg, and Tsunade announced plans to treat disabled Konoha ninja and teach the technique to medical Jonin. The operation made Beizawa famous across the ninja world, while a new system mission tasked him with teaching five medical ninjas.

  • Beizawa brought Yakushi Nonō the Limb Regeneration Medical Ninjutsu scroll and discussed its difficulty, lifespan cost, and possible use with cloning technology.
  • Tsunade gathered Konoha’s Jonin and medical ninja to watch Beizawa perform surgery on Maruboshi Kosuke, whose leg had been amputated below the knee.
  • Beizawa used the Limb Regeneration Medical Ninjutsu with White Zetsu cells, and after three hours he restored Maruboshi Kosuke’s leg.
  • Tsunade ordered Konoha Hospital to list disabled ninja and announced that Beizawa would teach the technique to medical Jonin.
  • Beizawa received a system mission to teach five medical ninjas Limb Regeneration in exchange for Master Level Yang Release Chakra Nature Transformation.
  • News of the operation spread through Konoha and other hidden villages, raising Beizawa’s reputation to second only to Tsunade’s among medical ninja.

Ch. 266Becoming Tsunade's Student, Obtaining the Yin Seal

Beizawa received the Yin Seal from his system after Tsunade agreed to teach him, then began managing Anbu recruitment and promised Itachi he would help the Uchiha Clan return to their original district. In Amegakure, Konan learned that Beizawa had developed Limb Regeneration and considered going to Konoha to see whether it could help Nagato.

  • Fugaku Uchiha asked whether Beizawa could adapt Limb Regeneration to restore Sharingan, and Beizawa said he would try.
  • Tsunade offered to teach Beizawa the Yin Seal, Maruboshi Kosuke walked successfully after surgery, and Beizawa arranged medical training lessons at the Ninja Academy.
  • Beizawa completed his system mission, mastered the Yin Seal, and concealed its forehead mark before returning to the Anbu base.
  • Beizawa selected candidates for vacant Anbu positions and asked Itachi Uchiha to lead Kabuto Yakushi's team while he sought another member.
  • Itachi told Beizawa that his father wanted the Uchiha Clan to return to its original district, and Beizawa agreed to help despite the political obstacles.
  • Konan learned from White Zetsu that Beizawa had restored Maruboshi Kosuke's leg and considered visiting Konoha to ask whether Limb Regeneration could help Nagato.

Ch. 267The First Step to Winning Tsunade's Heart, New Mission: Hashirama Bloodline

Beizawa spent the afternoon studying the Yin Seal with Tsunade, then funded her gambling losses before they ate ramen and discussed Naruto’s future. Tsunade agreed to let Beizawa help Naruto become a perfect Jinchuriki, triggering a system mission that offered 20% of Hashirama Senju’s physique.

  • Beizawa arrived at the Hokage Building, found Tsunade asleep at her desk, and waited while reading Forbidden Medical Jutsu: Body Activation.
  • Tsunade woke up, let Beizawa clean ink from her face, and taught him the theory behind the Yin Seal.
  • Tsunade and Beizawa went gambling, where she lost nearly two million ryo that Beizawa lent her.
  • At Ichiraku Ramen, Beizawa urged Tsunade to reveal Naruto’s identity as Minato’s son, and Tsunade agreed to announce it at the next Jonin meeting.
  • Beizawa persuaded Tsunade to let Naruto build a relationship with the Nine-Tails, and she assigned him the task of helping Naruto become a perfect Jinchuriki.
  • The system offered Beizawa a mission with a reward of 20% of Hashirama Senju’s physique, and Teuchi interrupted their conversation by serving ramen.

Ch. 268Naruto Uzumaki, Son of the Fourth Hokage

Beizawa taught Konoha medical ninja about Limb Regeneration while continuing to train the Genius Class. He revealed to Naruto Uzumaki that the Nine-Tails was sealed inside him and that his parents were Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, then encouraged him to befriend the beast.

  • Beizawa welcomed Yakushi Nonō and the other medical ninja to a temporary class on Limb Regeneration and reassured the Genius Class that he would keep teaching them.
  • Beizawa spoke with Kakashi Hatake about his progress developing Lightning Style: Kirin, then taught the medical ninja through the morning.
  • Beizawa told Naruto Uzumaki that the Nine-Tails was sealed inside him and revealed that his parents were Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.
  • Beizawa blamed Shimura Danzō for the villagers' belief that Naruto was a monster and said Tsunade planned to reveal Naruto's identity the following week.
  • Beizawa explained that Naruto's mother had also borne the Nine-Tails and urged him to become friends with it and borrow its power.
  • When Naruto questioned whether the Nine-Tails could help him surpass the First Hokage, red Chakra surged from his body.

Ch. 269A New Monthly Exam Format, Konan Seeks Medical Help

Beizawa introduced Naruto Uzumaki to the Nine-Tails and announced a mission-based Combat Exam for the Genius Class. Afterward, Konan approached Beizawa in Konoha to ask him to treat Nagato’s damaged legs, and he said he needed to examine Nagato before deciding on a treatment.

  • Beizawa brought Naruto Uzumaki into the sealing space, where Naruto met the Nine-Tails and argued with it about becoming the strongest Hokage.
  • Beizawa announced that eighteen students would take part in a new Combat Exam by carrying out D-rank or C-rank missions in teams led by Beizawa, Kakashi Hatake, and Maruboshi Kosuke.
  • The students reacted to the exam rules, and Beizawa received a system mission to obtain first place in the Combat Exam.
  • Beizawa encountered Konan in a secluded alley and learned that she wanted him to treat an Akatsuki member’s damaged legs.
  • Konan explained Nagato’s condition, and Beizawa said he could not determine whether Limb Regeneration would work until he examined Nagato personally.

Ch. 270Tsunade: You Be the Next Hokage

Beizawa negotiated with Konan to meet Nagato at a location in the Land of Fire, then proposed reforms to Tsunade that would reduce the Hokage’s workload and reshape Konoha’s leadership. Tsunade approved a trial Combat Exam format and tasked Beizawa with securing the Uchiha Clan’s support for a new Hokage Secretary Office before the next Jonin meeting.

  • Konan asked Beizawa to treat Nagato, and they agreed that she and Nagato would meet him at a location of her choosing in the Land of Fire.
  • Beizawa returned to Kurenai Yuhi’s home, celebrated her mastery of Wind Style: Rasengan, and spent the night with her.
  • Beizawa proposed a team-based Combat Exam for the Genius Class, and Tsunade agreed to try it for two months with Anbu protection.
  • Beizawa suggested creating a Hokage Secretary Office to manage Konoha’s daily affairs, with Shikaku as its head and Uchiha and Hyuga representatives among its secretaries.
  • Tsunade approved Beizawa’s plan and told him to negotiate with the Uchiha Clan to exchange some Konoha Military Police Force authority for other clans’ support before the next Jonin meeting.

Ch. 271The Uchiha Clan's Concessions and Changes, Lightning Style: Kirin Succeeds

Beizawa persuaded Fugaku Uchiha to reform the Konoha Military Police Force by sharing authority with other clans, helping the Uchiha Clan pursue a Hokage’s secretary position. After Kakashi Hatake created Lightning Style: Kirin, Beizawa received Lightning Style: Chidori Stream and arranged student teams for upcoming missions, leaving the first three teams set to depart the next morning.

  • Beizawa taught Tsunade the principles of Limb Regeneration, then gave her two million ryo before visiting the Uchiha compound.
  • Beizawa told Fugaku Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha that the clan’s harsh handling of villagers had damaged its reputation, and urged them to bring ninja from other clans into the Konoha Military Police Force.
  • Fugaku Uchiha agreed to Beizawa’s proposed changes after learning Tsunade would offer the Uchiha Clan a chance to appoint the Hokage’s secretary, and Itachi Uchiha led clan teams to meet other major clans.
  • Beizawa received the Lightning Style: Chidori Stream reward after Kakashi Hatake created Lightning Style: Kirin and gave Beizawa the scroll.
  • Beizawa assigned Hinata Hyuga, Shino Aburame, and Hana Inuzuka to his team, Sakura Haruno, Yakumo Kurama, and Tenten to Maruboshi Kosuke’s team, and Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi, and Shikamaru Nara to Kakashi Hatake’s team.
  • Beizawa assigned Naruto Uzumaki, Neji Hyuga, and Sasuke Uchiha to another mission team and told the team leaders that Anbu would follow the students.

Ch. 272Ice Release Haku, Nagato's Diagnosis, Konan Moves into Konoha

Beizawa took his students on a mission to find Haku in the Land of Water, where they survived an encounter with Kirigakure ninjas and brought Haku back to Konoha. He then examined Nagato’s damaged legs and arranged for Konan to come to Konoha for treatment.

  • Shino Aburame showed Beizawa Kikaichū that could breathe underwater and resist Water Style, then planned to research Wind Style resistance.
  • Beizawa led Hinata Hyuga, Shino Aburame, and Hana Inuzuka to the Land of Water to find Haku, and the students fought off three Kirigakure Chunin while Beizawa killed their Jonin leader.
  • Hinata Hyuga and the others found Haku in a deserted town, and Haku agreed to go with Beizawa to Konoha.
  • Beizawa introduced Haku to Kabuto Yakushi, who agreed to have him live with the orphanage and become his teammate.
  • Konan brought Nagato to Beizawa, who diagnosed his depleted condition and said he could treat his legs over time; Konan agreed to go to Konoha with him.

Ch. 273A Deal with Konan, Nagato's New Mission

Beizawa negotiated with Konan to help Nagato restore his legs in exchange for three requests, then reported his mission to Tsunade and prepared for a Jonin meeting. The chapter ended with Beizawa taking a seat between Konoha's competing clan leaders as the meeting began.

  • Nagato asked Konan to send Akatsuki members to Konoha, but Konan insisted on meeting Beizawa herself, and they agreed to trade his help restoring Nagato's legs for three requests.
  • Beizawa asked Konan to send Aoi Rokushō to the Land of Rivers next Sunday and arrange a Special Jonin-strength puppet through Akatsuki's Sunagakure contacts, leaving his third request for later.
  • Beizawa learned that helping Nagato had triggered a mission offering an improved Life-Death Reincarnation, then delivered his report to Tsunade, who praised him for bringing back an Ice Release ninja.
  • At the Ninja Academy, Beizawa heard the students discuss their recent missions, agreed with Maruboshi Kosuke that Yakumo Kurama should learn Konoha-Style Sword Technique, and left Shadow Clones to oversee the classes.
  • Beizawa and Kakashi arrived at the Jonin meeting, where Fugaku Uchiha and Hyuga Hiashi both invited Beizawa to sit beside them, but he chose the seat beside Shizune.

Ch. 274Tsunade: I'm the Hokage! (Third and Fourth Update)

Tsunade reorganized Konoha’s leadership, expanded the Military Police Force, appointed Beizawa and Shikaku Nara to receive the Mist Village envoy, and announced Naruto’s parentage. After Hiruzen Sarutobi refused to interfere with her decisions, Beizawa accepted a mission to help Haku learn Ice Style and brought Konan into Konoha under an Anbu disguise.

  • Tsunade established the Hokage Secretary Office, named Shikaku Nara its director and a Hokage Advisor, and overruled Utatane Koharu’s objection.
  • Tsunade ordered Fugaku Uchiha to recruit for the expanded Konoha Military Police Force, assigned Beizawa and Shikaku Nara to welcome the Mist Village envoy, and announced that Naruto was Minato’s son.
  • Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura asked Hiruzen Sarutobi to restrain Tsunade, but he refused and reminded them of Shimura Danzō’s fate.
  • Beizawa learned that Haku had no ninja training, accepted a mission to help him learn three Ice Style ninjutsu, and asked Kabuto Yakushi to teach him Chakra basics.
  • Beizawa gave Konan an Anbu uniform and ordered her to use an Anbu identity in Konoha while obeying his commands.

Ch. 275Naruto's Due Treatment

Beizawa arranged for Konan to serve as an Anbu operative while preparing a prescription to help Nagato recover his legs. At the Ninja Academy, Naruto's classmates and Konoha's villagers learned that he was Minato Namikaze's son, and Beizawa left to invite Hiruzen Sarutobi to a barbecue and discuss teaching at the Academy.

  • Beizawa introduced Konan as the new Anbu member Zhe Hua and assigned her to protect him in secret, then began writing a prescription for Nagato.
  • Neji read the Jonin meeting announcements to the students, including that Naruto was the son of Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and that Shimura Danzō had obstructed the revelation.
  • Naruto's classmates reacted with surprise, discussed Shimura Danzō, and planned a barbecue; Sasuke offered to pay, while villagers expressed guilt and Teuchi promised Naruto a large ramen bowl.
  • Beizawa gave Konan the prescription and two days off to find the ingredients, explaining that he would adjust the medicine until Nagato could use Limb Regeneration.
  • Beizawa accepted the students' invitation to barbecue and then left with Maruboshi Kosuke to visit Hiruzen Sarutobi and invite him along.

Ch. 276Tsunade's Forehead Kiss (Third and Fourth Extra Chapters)

Beizawa recruited Hiruzen Sarutobi to teach the Genius Class, advised Shino Aburame and Naruto Uzumaki, and shared a forehead kiss with Tsunade. After dinner with the class, Naruto returned home to find gifts from villagers apologizing to him, leaving him happy and eager to see everyone again.

  • Beizawa invited Hiruzen Sarutobi to be the Genius Class homeroom teacher, and Hiruzen accepted.
  • Beizawa suggested that Shino Aburame let Kikaichū use enemy wind to accelerate, then asked Naruto Uzumaki to share stories about Madara Uchiha with the Nine-Tails.
  • Tsunade kissed Beizawa on the forehead after accepting his bankbook, and Beizawa continued refining his Yin Seal.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi, Asuma Sarutobi, and Konohamaru Sarutobi joined Beizawa, Naruto, and the others for dinner, where Konohamaru recognized Naruto as his boss.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi announced that he would teach the Genius Class, and Beizawa escorted Naruto and his friends home after dinner.
  • Beizawa found apology gifts piled outside Naruto's home, and Naruto happily brought them inside with his friends.

Ch. 277Hiruzen Sarutobi's Rehired Life, Izanagi Obtained

Beizawa helped Tsunade approve the Uchiha Clan's return to their original compound despite objections from the Hokage Advisors, then received Izanagi as his mission reward. After the Genius Class Combat Exam began, Hiruzen Sarutobi volunteered to lead a team on a future mission, and Beizawa offered to teach him Limb Regeneration.

  • Beizawa visited Konoha Hospital, checked Haku's training progress, and performed a limb regeneration operation with Yakushi Nonō.
  • Konan told Beizawa that medicinal ingredients and a puppet would arrive the following week, and that Aoi Rokushō would enter the Land of Rivers alone on Sunday.
  • Beizawa supported the Uchiha Clan's request to return to its original compound, and Tsunade ordered the Hokage Advisors and the Shimura Clan to move out.
  • Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura objected to the Uchiha Clan's return, but Tsunade upheld her decision and Beizawa offered to have the Anbu monitor them.
  • The Uchiha Clan returned to its original compound, completing Beizawa's mission and earning him Izanagi.
  • At the Genius Class Combat Exam, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked to lead a team on a future mission, and Beizawa offered to teach him Limb Regeneration.

Ch. 278Kurenai Becomes a Jonin, Naruto Leaves the Village for the First Time

Kurenai Yuhi passed her Jonin assessment under Beizawa’s examination and joined his team for a mission to capture the rogue ninja Aoi Rokushō in the Land of Rivers. The group left Konoha with Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Neji Hyuga, and Beizawa awarded Neji points for scouting as they entered the Land of Rivers.

  • Beizawa handed Hiruzen Sarutobi the Limb Regeneration scroll, then returned to the Anbu Base and discussed the Akatsuki Organization’s finances with Konan.
  • Kurenai Yuhi took the Jonin assessment, fought Beizawa at the training ground, and passed after impressing Tsunade with her skills.
  • Beizawa helped Kurenai Yuhi register as a Jonin and told her to prepare for a mission to the Land of Rivers.
  • Beizawa gathered Kurenai Yuhi, Neji Hyuga, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sasuke Uchiha at the Ninja Academy and explained that they would capture the Jonin-level rogue ninja Aoi Rokushō.
  • The team traveled to the Land of Rivers, where Beizawa reprimanded Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha for wasting stamina and awarded Neji Hyuga two points for scouting.

Ch. 279Madara Uchiha's Apocryphal History That Delighted Kurama Most

Beizawa led Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Neji Hyuga on a mission to capture the rogue ninja Aoi Rokushō, while entertaining Kurama with fabricated stories about Madara Uchiha. The next day, the students prepared to face Aoi Rokushō without their teachers’ help and set out after planning their strategy.

  • Naruto Uzumaki struggled to set up a tent while Sasuke Uchiha succeeded, and Neji Hyuga impressed Kurenai Yuhi with his flawless traps.
  • Naruto Uzumaki visited Kurama in the sealing space, learned the Nine-Tails' name, and asked Beizawa for apocryphal stories about Madara Uchiha.
  • Beizawa told the group that Madara Uchiha fought Hashirama Senju out of jealousy and that Kurama carried Madara through the Valley of the End seven times, delighting Kurama.
  • Beizawa and Kurenai Yuhi practiced the Hurricane Water Vortex Technique while his Shadow Clones kept watch and searched for Aoi Rokushō.
  • Beizawa gave the students Aoi Rokushō's information, and they reviewed his weapons, checked their antidotes, and planned how to fight him together.
  • Beizawa led Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Neji Hyuga toward Aoi Rokushō's location, telling them that he and Kurenai Yuhi would not intervene unless necessary.

Ch. 280Defeated by Naruto, Sasuke, and Neji: A Jonin (Third and Fourth Update)

Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and Neji Hyuga worked together to defeat the rogue ninja Aoi Rokushō, with Sasuke delivering the final blow. Beizawa praised the team, gave Sasuke the Sword of the Thunder God, and prepared to return with them to Konoha.

  • Aoi Rokushō avoided the team's traps and fought off their first attacks, including Naruto Uzumaki's shadow clones and Neji Hyuga's Gentle Fist.
  • Neji Hyuga and Naruto Uzumaki disrupted Aoi Rokushō's defense while Sasuke Uchiha revealed his Two Tomoe Sharingan and caught him in a genjutsu.
  • Naruto Uzumaki struck Aoi Rokushō with a Rasengan as Neji Hyuga delayed him, and Sasuke Uchiha cut off his sword arm.
  • Samehada drained Aoi Rokushō's Chakra, Neji Hyuga sealed his Chakra points, and Sasuke Uchiha killed him with a thrust of his blade.
  • Beizawa praised the three students, gave Sasuke Uchiha the Sword of the Thunder God, and told the group to rest before returning to Konoha.
  • Kurenai Yuhi said she wanted three students of her own after the Genius Class graduated, and Beizawa agreed to introduce some.

Ch. 281Sasuke Finally Takes First Place, Beizawa, the True Seven-Style Ninja

After Sasuke Uchiha returned from the mission to kill Aoi Rokushō, his family praised his performance and misread Beizawa’s gift of the Sword of the Thunder God as a sign that he might become Hokage. Beizawa then ranked the Genius Class exams, secured first place himself to complete his system mission, and announced Sasuke as the overall Monthly Exam winner.

  • Sasuke Uchiha told Fugaku Uchiha, Mikoto Uchiha, and Itachi Uchiha that he and his teammates had killed Aoi Rokushō, and they praised his teamwork and skill.
  • Sasuke Uchiha revealed that Beizawa had given him the Sword of the Thunder God, prompting Fugaku Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha to assume Beizawa saw him as a future Hokage.
  • Beizawa reviewed the Combat Exam scores, gave himself more than full marks, and took first place, earning Proficient Level Fire Style Chakra Nature Transformation from his system.
  • Beizawa announced Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Neji Hyuga as the Combat Exam winners, then named Sasuke Uchiha the overall Monthly Exam winner and Neji Hyuga second.
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