Chapter Summaries

Torikaze slaughtered most of Kumogakure’s nine-thousand-ninja army before Kinkaku and Ginkaku arrived to confront him. He countered their attack and injured Kinkaku, but the two brothers remained in the fight.

• Torikaze used crimson lotuses and exploding petals to kill seven thousand Kumogakure ninja, leaving roughly two thousand alive.
• A powerful gust and blaze destroyed much of Torikaze’s lotus pool, allowing the survivors to flee as Kinkaku and Ginkaku confronted him.
• Kinkaku attacked with the Banana Fan, combining whirlwinds and flames into a massive tornado, but Torikaze extinguished it with water and wind ninjutsu.
• Torikaze sent tracking white chains after the brothers, binding Ginkaku and piercing Kinkaku before one chain turned to mist and entered Kinkaku’s lungs.
• Kinkaku endured the chilling attack and signaled to Ginkaku that he was fine, while Torikaze prepared to weaken the brothers further.

Torikaze used his cloud-controlling abilities to turn the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers’ attacks against them, then fought them at close range. As the battle continued, he unleashed a giant Cloud Orb to draw in the surrounding ninjas, while the brothers struggled to resist its pull.

• Torikaze took control of the brothers’ thunderclouds and redirected their lightning strikes at them, then turned the remaining clouds into fast Cloud Birds that slipped into their mouths.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku caught Torikaze off guard with a coordinated assault, but he escaped their attack by transforming into mist.
• Ginkaku’s lightning claw and Kinkaku’s thunder-charged punch paralyzed Torikaze until two crane cries brought down a vortex that immobilized Kinkaku instead.
• Torikaze punched Kinkaku into the air and pierced him with ice spikes and Crystal Needles, but Kinkaku forced them out and stood back up.
• Torikaze formed a huge Cloud Orb that sucked in the surrounding ninjas and dragged fleeing soldiers back toward it, while Kinkaku and Ginkaku struggled against its pull.

Torikaze crushed the Cloud Orb, killing the more than two thousand Kumogakure ninjas trapped inside, then faced Kinkaku and Ginkaku as they transformed using Nine-Tails Chakra. Hashirama and Tobirama Senju arrived and watched as Torikaze prepared to fight the two beasts.

• Torikaze crushed the Cloud Orb, destroying the trapped ninjas and laying waste to the surrounding land.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku, unable to use their Sage of Six Paths ninja tools against Torikaze, unleashed Nine-Tails Chakra and transformed into enormous beasts.
• Hashirama sensed the Nine-Tails Chakra, and Tobirama recognized Torikaze among the presences at the battlefield.
• Hashirama and Tobirama arrived, but Tobirama stopped Hashirama from intervening when Torikaze showed no fear of the two beasts.
• Torikaze moved to face Kinkaku and Ginkaku as Hashirama and Tobirama watched.

Torikaze revealed his Sage Mode and overwhelmed Kinkaku and Ginkaku in battle. After their combined attack failed, the brothers faced Torikaze’s threat that neither would escape.

• Torikaze transformed into Sage Mode, gaining golden eyes, winged features, and enhanced power.
• Torikaze dodged Kinkaku and Ginkaku’s attacks and wounded them with Sage Art: Wing Storm.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku combined their Chakra into a massive Light Orb, but Torikaze blocked it with a Cloud Orb.
• Hashirama and Tobirama were astonished by Torikaze’s hidden strength as the brothers argued over who should hold him back.
• Torikaze declared that neither Kinkaku nor Ginkaku would escape.

Torikaze used Sage Art to destroy Kinkaku and Ginkaku, then revealed his Sage Mode and the power of Seiryu and Ryuufuu to Hashirama and Tobirama. Hashirama scolded him for sneaking onto the battlefield, while Tobirama praised his strength.

• Torikaze bound Kinkaku and Ginkaku with chains and pierced them repeatedly with Cloud Birds until their bodies were destroyed.
• Torikaze ended Sage Mode and separated Seiryu and Ryuufuu from his wings, using their accumulated Senjutsu Chakra to strengthen himself.
• Hashirama and Tobirama revealed themselves after Torikaze pretended to prepare to leave on the cranes.
• Hashirama scolded Torikaze for disobeying his warning and sneaking onto the battlefield, and Torikaze apologized.
• Tobirama praised Torikaze's strength and privately wondered how the twelve-year-old had reached Kage-level power.

After Torikaze wiped out Kumogakure’s remaining forces, Hashirama led him and Tobirama back to Konoha, planning to summon the Third Raikage for negotiations. On the journey, Hashirama and Tobirama agreed that Torikaze’s strength and achievements made him the leading candidate to become Hokage.

• Torikaze told Hashirama and Tobirama that he had wiped out Kumogakure’s forces in the rear, and Hashirama decided they would return to Konoha and demand negotiations with the Third Raikage.
• Torikaze flew on Seiryu while Hashirama and Tobirama raced toward Konoha, and the brothers guessed that Ancestor of the Clouds had given Torikaze his cranes.
• Hashirama and Tobirama discussed Torikaze’s hidden abilities and agreed that he was more outstanding than Monkey.
• Tobirama said he wanted Torikaze to become Hokage as soon as he turned eighteen, and Hashirama proposed publicizing his accomplishments to build his prestige among the villagers.

After Kumogakure’s invasion was defeated, Konoha announced Torikaze’s remarkable battlefield record, building public support for him as the next Hokage. Torikaze slept through the announcement and woke unaware of the village’s reaction, then prepared to visit the Blacksmith Shop about Amado’s alarm clock.

• Konoha posted a notice revealing that Hashirama, Tobirama, and Torikaze had defeated Kumogakure’s invading army, with Hashirama killing the Second Raikage, Tobirama killing twenty thousand troops, and Torikaze killing Kinkaku, Ginkaku, and nine thousand shinobi.
• Villagers and shinobi across Konoha were stunned by Torikaze’s achievements, and the Barbecue Shop boss promoted his connection to Torikaze to attract customers.
• The clan heads recognized that the announcement was building support for Torikaze as the Third Hokage.
• Torikaze slept until eleven in the morning and woke without knowing about the notice or the village’s discussions.
• After lunch, Torikaze planned to visit the Blacksmith Shop to check on the materials for Amado’s alarm clock.

Torikaze visited the Tsuchigumo Brothers’ Blacksmith Shop to collect the alarm clock parts and learned that Tobirama had publicized his role in defeating Kumogakure’s invaders. As villagers celebrated him as a hero, Torikaze returned home to find Amado admiring his new house.

• Torikaze used the Presence Concealment Technique on his way to the Blacksmith Shop and reflected on Konoha’s victory over Kumogakure.
• The Tsuchigumo Brothers hailed Torikaze as Konoha’s hero, and their manager told him Tobirama had spread news of his exploits.
• Torikaze collected the handmade alarm clock parts, paid the blacksmiths two thousand ryo, and explained the device’s purpose.
• Torikaze concealed himself again as he left and heard villagers calling him a brave and fearless young man.
• Torikaze returned home and found Amado admiring his new house.

Torikaze returned home and gave Amado an alarm clock blueprint to build before confirming that he had fought in the war and killed nine thousand ninja. Chisato visited to check on him, and the chapter ended with her relieved to find him unharmed.

• Torikaze startled Amado in the courtyard, then showed him an alarm clock blueprint and parts for him to build.
• Amado agreed to make the alarm clock within two days and learned that Torikaze had fought in the war and killed nine thousand people.
• Torikaze encouraged Amado by praising his unusual talent and reminding him not to neglect his health.
• Chisato visited Torikaze, asked whether the report of his nine thousand kills was true, and explained that she had worried he might be hurt.
• Torikaze confirmed the report, and Chisato felt relieved to see that he was unharmed.

Torifu hosted Chisato and Hiruzen’s group after his victory over Kumogakure had made him famous throughout Konoha. The visitors heard about his battle and learned that Amado was making a small clock, while Torifu planned to give them one if it worked.

• Torifu offered to teach Chisato his improved Presence Concealment Technique so she could avoid the attention of villagers.
• Hiruzen, Kagami, Danzo, and Koharu visited Torifu during their lunch break to ask about his fight with Kumogakure.
• Torifu described Kumogakure’s forces as fairly average, misunderstanding Koharu’s question about the nine thousand ninja he had killed.
• Torifu shared some combat insights with his visitors, then cooked lunch for the group.
• Torifu explained that Amado was making a small version of his clock and promised to give each visitor one if the project succeeded.
• Hiruzen and the others returned to work, while Torifu and Chisato remained free of public duties when they had no missions.

Torikaze reassured Chisato about her growth, then rested before facing the villagers who had gathered to celebrate his battlefield deeds. Hashirama and Tobirama watched the crowd from the Hokage Tower, while Hashirama suddenly remembered he had forgotten to pick up Tsunade.

• Chisato worried that she was falling behind Torikaze, and he encouraged her by praising her strength and potential.
• After Chisato went home, Torikaze slept until late afternoon to recover from his busy day.
• Torikaze went outside, where villagers swarmed him with cheers and food, so he used water mirrors to keep the crowd from trampling one another.
• Hashirama and Tobirama watched the villagers celebrate Torikaze and discussed his reputation and possible future as Hokage.
• Tobirama reminded Hashirama that Mito had asked him to pick up Tsunade, and Hashirama hurried away from the rooftop.

Torikaze wandered through Konoha and watched Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Hiruko train together, learning that Hiruzen had made Hiruko his disciple. Hiruko lamented missing the chance to meet his idol, Torikaze, but Jiraiya said they could ask Hiruzen to arrange it.

• After the villagers finally left, Torikaze concealed his presence and went for a walk, planning to buy Amado’s alarm clocks for Chisato and his friends.
• Torikaze passed Amado on the way home from the Ninja Academy without interrupting him.
• Torikaze watched Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Hiruko practice ninjutsu in Orochimaru’s yard, where Hiruko criticized Jiraiya’s technique.
• Jiraiya and Orochimaru told Hiruko that Torikaze had taken them flying, leaving Hiruko stunned to learn they were close to his idol.
• Torikaze realized Hiruko had joined Hiruzen’s students and reflected that his life might turn out better than it had in the original world.
• Hiruko regretted missing Torikaze’s visit, and Jiraiya suggested they ask Hiruzen to help him meet Torikaze.

Torikaze watched Hiruzen Sarutobi's young disciples train and revealed himself after they mistook Hiruzen's conversation with him for talking to empty air. Hiruzen tested the children's progress on the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, ending with Orochimaru demonstrating his first successful attempt.

• Jiraiya and Hiruko argued while Orochimaru secretly practiced ninjutsu and successfully cast a technique.
• Hiruzen met Torikaze in the courtyard, where Torikaze explained that he had concealed himself with an improved Presence Concealment Technique.
• Torikaze revealed himself, and Hiruko eagerly told him how much he admired him.
• Jiraiya admitted he had not learned the assigned technique, while Hiruko joked that he had completed one Shuriken and angered Hiruzen.
• Orochimaru said he had successfully used the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique once and demonstrated it for Hiruzen.

Orochimaru mastered the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, while Hiruzen praised Torikaze and his young disciples. News then spread that Hashirama and Tobirama had destroyed Kumogakure’s army and killed the Second Raikage, sending other nations into retreat.

• Orochimaru demonstrated the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, impressing Hiruzen with how quickly he had learned it.
• Torikaze declined to take a disciple and encouraged Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Hiruko to train hard.
• Hiruzen and Torikaze left the children and returned home as Konoha prepared for nightfall.
• Reports said Hashirama and Tobirama had wiped out thirty thousand Kumogakure shinobi and killed the Second Raikage after he broke the treaty and attacked Konoha.
• Other nations withdrew, while Mu concluded that Konoha had lured the Second Raikage into a trap based on false information.

Mu, Ōnoki, and Gengetsu Hozuki considered Konoha’s destruction of Kumogakure and agreed that other villages should stay out of the conflict while Hashirama Senju lived. The chapter ended with Torikaze feeling pain in his arm as Kakuzu summoned him.

• Mu guessed that Konoha had lured the Second Raikage into a trap and warned Ōnoki against drawing Iwagakure into the conflict.
• Mu told Ōnoki that the other villages should remain silent and avoid provoking Konoha.
• Gengetsu Hozuki decided that Kumogakure’s defeat would preserve peace and leave Kirigakure free to gather any opportunities quietly.
• Gengetsu Hozuki reflected that the Second Raikage had sacrificed his forces and that Kumogakure might never regain its status among the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
• Torikaze felt a burning pain in his arm as Kakuzu summoned him.

Torikaze learned from Kakuzu that the Third Raikage had taken power and was allegedly refusing to apologize or pay reparations to Konoha. After Torikaze reported the rumors to Tobirama Senju, Tobirama ordered him to assassinate the Third Raikage, leaving Torikaze to prepare for the mission.

• Torikaze answered Kakuzu’s summons and heard that the Third Raikage had taken office and was spreading claims that Konoha started the war.
• Torikaze told Kakuzu he would inform Tobirama Senju about the rumors and returned to his mark.
• Torikaze reported Kakuzu’s information to Tobirama, who said the Third Raikage had no intention of coming to Konoha.
• Tobirama decided Konoha would use a decapitation strike and selected Torikaze for the mission.
• Torikaze accepted the assignment and prepared to set out for the Land of Lightning.

Torikaze accepted a mission to assassinate the Third Raikage after learning that the Raikage had refused to pay reparations and was spreading rumors against Konoha. He set out for Kumogakure with Qingyun and Liufeng, intending to strike quickly and leave, while Hell Valley quietly continued providing Konoha with valuable ore.

• Torikaze tried to recruit Hiruzen to help assassinate the Third Raikage, but Hiruzen refused after explaining that escaping afterward would be difficult.
• Torikaze told Hiruzen that the Third Raikage had refused to come pay reparations and was blaming Konoha for deploying troops first.
• Torikaze returned home, packed supplies, and told A-Bai he was leaving on a long journey.
• Torikaze departed with Qingyun and Liufeng, planning to fly straight to Kumogakure and kill the Third Raikage.
• Torikaze noted that Hell Valley had become Konoha's mining site three years earlier, supplying the village with valuable ore without the Land of Lightning discovering it.

Torikaze visited Hell Valley while waiting for nightfall before his mission to kill the Third Raikage. He repaired the Cloud Orb and told Senju Jie about the war and his assignment, leaving Jie astonished by his strength and the scale of the events.

• Torikaze arrived at Hell Valley and was recognized by Senju Jie, who welcomed him inside.
• Torikaze found that the Cloud Orb could no longer purify the Red Mist completely and created a new one to clear the valley.
• Torikaze destroyed the old Cloud Orb after it released its accumulated impurities into the sky.
• Torikaze told Senju Jie that he was going to kill the Third Raikage and explained the war against Kumogakure.
• Senju Jie struggled to believe Torikaze had helped win the war with only three people and killed thousands of ninja.

Torikaze flew to Kumogakure and ambushed the Third Raikage with a Cloud Spear, then confronted him inside the Raikage Building. The Third Raikage survived the attack and grabbed Torikaze, carrying him into the air as their fight continued.

• Torikaze declined Senju Jie's offer of assistance and rested at Hell Valley before setting out for Kumogakure.
• Torikaze arrived after dark and hurled a Cloud Spear through the Raikage Building's window, piercing the Third Raikage's chest.
• The Third Raikage used Lightning Release to break the ice in his lungs and demanded to know who had attacked him.
• Torikaze identified himself as Konoha's killer and said Kumogakure was paying for its provocations.
• The Third Raikage charged Torikaze, cleaved his Crystal Dragon in two, then grabbed him in a bear hug and leaped into the air.

Torikaze battled the Raikage, using Crystal Poison and crystal shards to weaken him before killing Kumogakure’s remaining ninjas. The Raikage learned that Torikaze had killed nine thousand people and Kinkaku and Ginkaku on the battlefield, leaving Kumogakure destroyed and the duel unresolved.

• The Raikage repeatedly attacked Torikaze, but Torikaze evaded him with cloud decoys and used a Crystal Snake to poison his arm.
• While the Raikage treated the poison, Torikaze attacked with Cloud Release, Crystal Release, and Ice Release, then forced crystal fragments into his lungs.
• The Raikage shattered the crystal spikes inside his body and unleashed lightning that destroyed the building, awakening Kumogakure’s remaining ninjas.
• Torikaze sent Crystal Snake Vines into the approaching ninjas, crystallizing them and leaving Kumogakure finished.
• The Raikage asked whether Torikaze had also been responsible for the battlefield killings, and Torikaze admitted to killing nine thousand people as well as Kinkaku and Ginkaku.