Chapter Summaries

After learning that his mother’s death may have been unnatural, Uchiha Cheng became convinced that everyone around him was hiding the truth and began killing clan attendants during his investigation. His conflict with Jiraiya escalated into a fight, and after Danzo tried to intervene, Uchiha Cheng walked away without listening.

• Jiraiya subdued Uchiha Cheng, but Uchiha Cheng left while Jiraiya and Naruto discussed how to help him.
• Uchiha Cheng secretly killed clan attendants he questioned and grew resentful of Jiraiya for having helped Madara Uchiha.
• Uchiha Cheng confronted Jiraiya, accused him of taking the other side, and began fighting him.
• Danzo separated the two and urged Uchiha Cheng to calm down, but Uchiha Cheng turned and left.

Cheng's friends gave up investigating his mother's death, while Cheng resolved to rely only on himself. When he returned to the clan grounds, Uchiha Tajima confronted him about injuring Madara Uchiha and left him alone to calm down.

• Jiraiya, Lady Tsunade, and the others agreed to stop helping Cheng investigate his mother's death until he calmed down.
• Cheng blamed himself for trusting his friends and decided to investigate his mother's death alone.
• Guards surrounded Cheng at the clan entrance, and Uchiha Tajima explained that Madara Uchiha had complained to his father after Cheng injured him.
• Cheng admitted that he had attacked Madara Uchiha on purpose and argued with Uchiha Tajima, prompting the guards to draw their weapons.
• Uchiha Tajima stopped his subordinates from fighting Cheng, spoke with him privately, and then left him alone to calm down.

Uchiha Cheng struggled with his grief over his mother's murder and demanded answers from Uchiha Tajima, who refused to explain why the clan had failed to protect her or investigate her death. Madara Uchiha learned the truth, regretted misunderstanding his brother, and joined him in seeking answers, but neither brother knew why the clan had buried the matter.

• Uchiha Cheng wrecked the room and accused those around him of abandoning him after his mother's murder.
• Uchiha Cheng demanded to know whether Uchiha Tajima had killed his mother, and Uchiha Tajima denied it.
• Uchiha Cheng asked why the clan had failed to protect his mother and then concealed her death, but Uchiha Tajima said he could not answer.
• Madara Uchiha learned that his mother had been murdered and realized his brother had beaten him because of the news.
• Madara Uchiha found Uchiha Cheng, confirmed the murder, and asked why the clan had buried the truth, but Uchiha Cheng had no answer.

Uchiha Cheng decided to leave the Uchiha clan home and pursue the truth about his mother's death, while Madara tried to stop him. The brothers fought and separated, leaving Uchiha Tajima alone with his undisclosed grief.

• Uchiha Cheng vowed to question everyone connected to his mother's death and said he would leave the clan to investigate.
• Madara urged Uchiha Cheng to reconsider, believing Uchiha Tajima had reasons for staying silent, but Uchiha Cheng refused to trust the clan.
• Uchiha Cheng and Madara argued over whether to investigate together and fought when neither would yield.
• Uchiha Cheng left after the fight, and Madara departed separately, fearing their relationship could not be mended.
• Uchiha Tajima cried alone, apologizing that he could not reveal the truth, while Uchiha Cheng wondered what secret the clan was hiding.

After questioning his clan’s silence about his mother’s death, Uchiha Cheng sought out Naruto, apologized, and asked for help. Naruto welcomed him back, and Cheng began training under Kakashi, who proposed Second Pillar as a sparring partner.

• Uchiha Cheng decided to stay near the clan while investigating his mother’s death and went to Naruto’s home to seek help.
• Naruto welcomed Uchiha Cheng, accepted his apology, and offered him a place to stay and train.
• Naruto introduced Uchiha Cheng to Kakashi, who taught him ninjutsu and noticed his exceptional comprehension.
• Uchiha Cheng asked for someone to spar with, and Kakashi recommended Second Pillar.

Uchiha Cheng trained with Second Pillar and grew close to Naruto and his friends, then sought out Uchiha Shisui to challenge him. Their two fights ended in draws, and they parted determined to train and fight again.

• Uchiha Cheng and Second Pillar began training together, improved their abilities, and thanked each other for their advice.
• Uchiha Cheng told Naruto and Second Pillar he planned to find Uchiha Shisui and challenge him over their past conflict.
• Uchiha Cheng tracked down Uchiha Shisui and fought him to a draw, surprising Shisui with his progress.
• Uchiha Cheng and Uchiha Shisui fought again, but both exhausted themselves in another draw.
• Uchiha Shisui accused Uchiha Cheng of secretly learning a forbidden technique, while Cheng insisted he would defeat Shisui after more training.

After drawing with Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Cheng resolved to improve his ninjutsu and returned to Naruto, where Kakashi reported trouble involving hooligans and chakra exhaustion. Inari arrived with the islanders to resist the hooligans, and Uchiha Cheng agreed to help drive them away.

• Uchiha Cheng and Uchiha Shisui parted after their fight ended in a draw, and Uchiha Cheng vowed to train until no one could defeat him.
• Uchiha Cheng returned to Naruto and said he needed to improve his ninjutsu; Kakashi then arrived with information that prompted them to investigate the hooligans and chakra exhaustion.
• The islanders arrived to resist the hooligans, and Uchiha Cheng recognized Inari among them.
• Inari said Uchiha Cheng's words, “Heroes always arrive late,” inspired vulnerable people, and Uchiha Cheng agreed to help drive the hooligans away.

Uchiha Cheng and Kakashi drove off the thugs with Shadow Clones, restoring the islanders’ hope and courage. As Zabuza lay dying, Kakashi let him see Haku one last time, and Zabuza died beside him; Team 7 agreed to bury them together.

• Inari asked Uchiha Cheng to help the islanders, and Uchiha Cheng agreed to stay and drive off the thugs.
• Uchiha Cheng and Kakashi used their Shadow Clone Techniques to charge into the thugs, while the islanders cheered.
• Zabuza asked Kakashi to let him see Haku once more, and Kakashi carried him to Haku.
• As snow fell, Zabuza crawled to touch Haku’s cheek, then died peacefully beside him.
• Team 7 proposed burying Zabuza and Haku together, and everyone agreed.

After the bridge in the Land of Waves was named after Uchiha Cheng, he returned to Konoha and struggled to reconnect with Naruto. A powerful foreign ninja defeated and insulted them, leaving Uchiha Cheng determined to train and challenge him again.

• Team 7 departed after the bridge was completed, and the people of the Land of Waves named it after Uchiha Cheng because he had brought them hope.
• Uchiha Cheng said farewell to Inari and the islanders, then returned to Konoha despite their reluctance to see him go.
• Naruto suggested that he and Uchiha Cheng take missions together to ease their awkward relationship, but their bickering continued during the minor assignments.
• While Uchiha Cheng and Naruto played with Konohamaru, a powerful foreign ninja defeated them and called them weak.
• Uchiha Cheng vowed to train hard and return to defeat the foreign ninja.

After Kankuro defeated Konohamaru and taunted the crowd, Uchiha Cheng nearly confronted him, but Naruto stopped him and used a stone to trip Kankuro instead. Gaara then silenced Kankuro with a challenge, leaving Naruto, Uchiha Cheng, and Xiao Ying wary of his strength as the exam continued.

• The Third Generation announced that the Chunin Exam would begin in seven days, and the teachers put their students through intensive training.
• Kankuro easily defeated Konohamaru, angering Uchiha Cheng and prompting Naruto to stop him from confronting Kankuro.
• Naruto secretly tossed a stone that nearly tripped Kankuro, and Uchiha Cheng and Xiao Ying praised his cleverness.
• Naruto warned Uchiha Cheng and Xiao Ying that Gaara was the real threat and described his formidable strength.
• Gaara challenged Kankuro, who recognized his voice and quickly backed down, frightening Uchiha Cheng and Xiao Ying.

The teachers agreed to hold a preliminary examination before the final exam, while Xiao Ying struggled to find her goals and Naruto cheered her up with a walk. Uchiha Cheng then hurried off to help the Konohamaru Corps pursue Moegi's kidnappers, and Naruto and Xiao Ying decided to follow him.

• Iruka-sensei objected to teachers recommending their own students for the examination, but the Third Hokage settled the dispute by announcing a preliminary examination followed by a final one.
• Uchiha Cheng asked Xiao Ying how she was, and she admitted she did not know what her goals or dreams were.
• Konohamaru told Uchiha Cheng that Moegi had been kidnapped near the village entrance, and Uchiha Cheng agreed to pursue the kidnappers with the Konohamaru Corps.
• Naruto found Xiao Ying, invited her for a walk, and reassured her about feeling lost and discouraged.
• Naruto and Xiao Ying saw Uchiha Cheng rushing by and decided to catch up with him.

Uchiha Cheng and Konohamaru's team were trapped by the bandits while trying to rescue Moegi, until Naruto and Xiao Ying arrived to help. After the group drove back the bandits, their powerful leader appeared, defeated Xiao Ying, Naruto, and Konohamaru, and forced Uchiha Cheng to consider a coordinated attack.

• Naruto and Xiao Ying followed Uchiha Cheng toward the mountain, hoping to help him rescue Moegi.
• Uchiha Cheng and Konohamaru's team reached the back mountain, where the bandits ambushed them and trapped them.
• Naruto and Xiao Ying arrived, freed Uchiha Cheng and the others, and helped drive back the bandits.
• The bandits' leader appeared and demanded ransom for Moegi, then sent Xiao Ying, Naruto, and Konohamaru flying when they attacked him.
• Naruto warned Uchiha Cheng not to fight recklessly and suggested they attack the leader together.

Uchiha Cheng defeated the attackers with his Multiple Shadow Clones, and Kakashi encouraged the group to join the exams. Uchiha Cheng, Naruto, and Xiao Ying led the mountain-climbing preliminary exam until a fierce beast blocked their way, leaving Iruka waiting at the summit without any team arriving.

• After the group's synchronized attack failed, Uchiha Cheng unleashed his Multiple Shadow Clones and defeated the attackers' leader.
• Kakashi arrived with reinforcements, praised Uchiha Cheng, and asked the group whether they still intended to take part in the exams.
• Xiao Ying and the others agreed to participate, then trained hard for several days before the preliminary exams began.
• Uchiha Cheng, Naruto, and Xiao Ying formed a team and took an early lead in the team-based mountain-climbing exam.
• A fierce beast blocked their path, and the other teams joined them in fighting it, allowing no team to reach the summit yet.
• Iruka waited at the mountaintop and wondered why no team had arrived.

After a beast attacked during the examination, Iruka-sensei and the Hokage agreed to pass all the students while investigating how it appeared. Uchiha Cheng and Naruto secretly searched the mountain, where Uchiha Cheng found evidence that the beast had been controlled by someone.

• Iruka-sensei subdued a beast that attacked the students and told them to leave the investigation to their teachers.
• The Hokage ordered all students to pass the examination and later instructed Iruka-sensei to investigate the beast’s appearance.
• Uchiha Cheng invited Naruto to investigate, and they secretly searched the mountain for clues.
• Kakashi found Uchiha Cheng and Naruto on the mountain and drove them away, but Uchiha Cheng spotted a clue.
• Uchiha Cheng told Naruto that the beast appeared to have been controlled by someone, then paused before explaining further.

Uchiha Cheng and Naruto discussed the mysterious control of the fierce beasts and Kakashi’s strange behavior on the mountain, but Iruka-sensei stopped them from investigating. Over noodles, Iruka-sensei told Uchiha Cheng to focus on preparing for the written portion of the Chunin Exams, and Uchiha Cheng agreed to set the matter aside.

• Uchiha Cheng told Naruto that only the Uchiha Clan could control the fierce beasts, and they wondered who was behind it since the clan had been wiped out.
• Uchiha Cheng and Naruto recalled Kakashi’s anger and how he had blasted them off the mountain.
• Iruka-sensei appeared, scolded them for meddling in adults’ affairs, and sent Naruto home while asking Uchiha Cheng to stay.
• Iruka-sensei treated Uchiha Cheng to noodles and told him to stop investigating the fierce beasts so he could focus on the Chunin Exams’ written portion.
• Uchiha Cheng accepted Iruka-sensei’s advice and agreed to prepare for the exam instead of investigating.

Uchiha Cheng set aside the distracting matter at Iruka-sensei’s request and focused on the Chunin Exams’ written test. He figured out that the test required intelligence gathering, but struggled to identify the disguised teachers without drawing the proctor’s suspicion.

• Uchiha Cheng promised Iruka-sensei he would stop interfering in the other matter and prepare for his exam.
• Uchiha Cheng entered the written test and quickly understood that the questions tested intelligence-gathering ability.
• Uchiha Cheng signaled Naruto about the test, but Naruto missed his attempts to get help until they finally exchanged signals.
• Following Naruto’s suggestion, Uchiha Cheng sensed the candidates’ papers and guessed that those who had finished were disguised teachers.
• Uchiha Cheng continued sensing the teachers despite Naruto’s warning, then stopped when the proctor began moving toward him.

During the first assessment, Uchiha Cheng and Naruto overcame Aino Fujino’s interference and passed by working together. They then arrived at the outdoor second assessment, where the chief examiner announced that they had to cross a forest and reach the Treehouse intact within the time limit.

• Aino Fujino blocked Uchiha Cheng and Naruto’s sensory perception while focusing his attention on Uchiha Cheng.
• Uchiha Cheng realized Aino Fujino was targeting him because of his rivalry with Iruka-sensei, and Naruto noticed the examiner’s bias.
• Naruto and Uchiha Cheng coordinated to deceive Aino Fujino and passed the first assessment.
• Uchiha Cheng thanked Naruto, and the two friends agreed to work together in the second assessment.
• Uchiha Cheng and Naruto reached the outdoor assessment site and heard the chief examiner announce the forest-crossing rules.

The examinees began the forest test after Zhu Kang warned them about its dangers and the risk of fighting among teammates. Uchiha Cheng, Naruto, and Xiao Ying investigated cries of pain and joined Konoha examinees fighting Ren Village, whose team had attacked first.

• Zhu Kang warned the examinees that the forest was dangerous, that they had to reach the destination in time, and that they must not kill their companions.
• The chief examiner started the test, and Uchiha Cheng's team ran into the forest with the other examinees.
• After hearing cries of pain, Uchiha Cheng, Naruto, and Xiao Ying went to investigate the disturbance.
• They found Ren Village and Konoha examinees fighting and learned that Ren Village had attacked first.
• Uchiha Cheng's team joined the fight to help the Konoha examinees.

Uchiha Cheng and his friends fought the tribe members, who were as strong as Jonin, while the chief targeted Uchiha Cheng’s Sharingan. After Uchiha Cheng, Naruto, and Xiao Ying killed the chief’s snake-like subordinate, the Snake Man plotted a counterattack and chose Naruto as his target.

• Uchiha Cheng realized the tribe members were extremely strong and decided the group needed strategy to defeat them.
• The chief noticed Uchiha Cheng’s Sharingan and ordered a subordinate to seize it, but Uchiha Cheng dodged the attack.
• Naruto and Xiao Ying promised to protect Uchiha Cheng and his Sharingan, then joined him in fighting the subordinate.
• Uchiha Cheng coordinated their teamwork, and the three of them killed the subordinate.
• The Snake Man became enraged and watched for a chance to attack, focusing on Naruto and drawing out a scalpel.

Uchiha Cheng and Naruto fought the Snake Man, who knocked Xiao Ying unconscious before retreating after biting Cheng. They revived Xiao Ying and prepared to hurry toward the center and report the encounter to Anko-sensei.

• The Snake Man used Naruto and Uchiha Cheng's attention as a diversion to knock Xiao Ying unconscious.
• Uchiha Cheng fought the Snake Man alone as Naruto watched, but Cheng grew tired and was bitten before the Snake Man fled with his subordinates.
• Naruto checked Cheng and Xiao Ying, and the group chose not to pursue the retreating enemy while Xiao Ying remained unconscious.
• Uchiha Cheng gave Xiao Ying a pill, and she soon woke up with a sore neck.
• Naruto and Uchiha Cheng reassured Xiao Ying that they still had time and urged her to hurry with them toward the center and report to Anko-sensei.