Chapter Summaries

Torikaze took Yahiko, Konan, and Minato to the Morning Market, where the villagers warmly welcomed his new disciples, then brought the children home. He went with Mifune to visit Tobirama and found Ashina and Kushina at Hashirama’s courtyard, where Kushina asked where Minato was.

• Torikaze introduced Yahiko and Konan as his disciples at the Morning Market, and they accepted food from the enthusiastic villagers.
• Torikaze had the children eat the food they had collected, then took them home and told them to train and stay nearby.
• Torikaze went to Mifune’s apartment, and Mifune agreed to visit Tobirama with him.
• Torikaze and Mifune entered the Senju Clan Grounds and found Ashina walking in Hashirama’s courtyard.
• Kushina came out to greet Torikaze and asked where Minato was.

Torikaze brought Mifune to meet Tobirama and Hashirama, who were playing a game. Mifune explained how Tobirama and Torikaze had once helped him, and Hashirama welcomed the young samurai into their conversation.

• Torikaze visited Kushina with Ashina and told her that Minato was away on a mission.
• Torikaze brought Mifune to Tobirama and Hashirama, interrupting their game.
• Torikaze reminded Tobirama that Mifune was the boy who had sheltered them in the Land of Iron years earlier.
• Mifune explained that Hanzo had defeated him during an invasion of the Land of Iron and that Konoha ninjas had rescued him.
• Hashirama invited Mifune to sit with them and spoke about the samurai and their place in the Shinobi World.

Mifune visited Konoha to explore cooperation between the Land of Iron and the village, while Torikaze prepared to give Ashina a Life Fruit. The chapter left Torikaze offering the precious fruit to Hashirama and discussing its effect on their aging companions.

• Mifune explained how Hanzo's attack exposed fake samurai in the Land of Iron and said its Commander was considering cooperation with Konoha.
• Hashirama directed Mifune to discuss cooperation with Torikaze, who understood that Mifune could not make decisions without the Commander's approval.
• Tsunade briefly joined the meeting, and Mifune defended her spirited behavior when Hashirama scolded her.
• Hashirama and Tobirama saw Mifune off after discussing Konoha with him, and Torikaze asked Mifune to wait in the courtyard.
• Torikaze showed Hashirama a glowing Life Fruit and said he intended it for Ashina, so Kushina would have her grandfather in Konoha.

Torikaze gave Hashirama a Life Fruit for Ashina, restoring the elderly man's youth and extending his life by forty years. Ashina was reunited with his red hair and looked forward to spending many more years with Kushina.

• Torikaze left after giving Hashirama a Life Fruit for Ashina, and Hashirama called his brother over to receive it.
• Hashirama explained that Torikaze had intended Ashina to have the fruit, and Ashina ate it.
• Ashina regained his strength and youthful appearance, and his grizzled hair and beard turned red again.
• Kushina hugged Ashina happily, while Hashirama and Tobirama Senju celebrated his restored vitality.
• Mito returned and recognized that Torikaze's fruit had restored Ashina's youth, and Ashina hoped to live long enough to see Kushina's great-grandchild.

Ashina enjoyed his restored youth and prepared to have Mito trim his beard, while Torikaze escorted Mifune and discussed the Land of Iron’s interest in trade with Konoha. After running into Chisato, Torikaze invited her to lunch.

• Ashina joked with Mito, Hashirama, and Tobirama about his future with Kushina, then agreed to let Mito trim his beard after lunch.
• Torikaze told Mifune that Konoha would provide electrical appliances once trade with the Land of Iron began, and Mifune promised to help make that happen.
• Torikaze saw Mifune off and headed home using the Presence Concealment Technique.
• Torikaze encountered Chisato and explained that Mifune needed to consult his leader before replying to Konoha’s proposal.
• Torikaze invited Chisato to lunch and said Amado would take his two disciples to eat.

Torikaze realized Chisato was tired of waiting for him to propose and decided to move their marriage plans forward. As they shared barbecue, he secretly resolved to choose an auspicious date and surprise her.

• Torikaze and Chisato went to the Barbecue Shop, where diners discussed when the Hokage would marry.
• Chisato seemed downcast after hearing the talk, and the Boss advised Torikaze that some things were better done sooner rather than later.
• Torikaze and Chisato discussed Mifune’s chances of persuading the Land of Iron’s commander, and Torikaze estimated them at forty percent.
• Chisato asked what she should wear when they married, and Torikaze agreed to have Kurenai make her a Windcloud Clan outfit.
• Torikaze realized he had made Chisato wait too long and decided to choose an auspicious wedding date in secret as a surprise.

Torikaze spent a pleasant evening with Chisato and considered moving their wedding date up, then returned home to find Yahiko and Konan training. He demonstrated how to control paper with Chakra to help Konan discover her future fighting style.

• Torikaze told Chisato that he had given Senior Ashina a Life Fruit, and she left the decision to him.
• Torikaze took Chisato home, where Aika and her younger brother greeted them at the entrance.
• Torikaze returned home and found Yahiko and Konan refining Chakra after eating ramen with Amado.
• Torikaze gave Yahiko and Konan White Cloud Meditation Cushions and began testing Konan's potential.
• Torikaze used Chakra to fold and launch paper shuriken and spikes through a target, encouraging Konan to develop her own ninjutsu.

Torikaze taught Konan and Yahiko about their chosen forms of Ninjutsu, then took them to Konoha’s training grounds to demonstrate more techniques. He began by showing Konan how paper could form wings and lift him into the sky.

• Konan and Yahiko watched Torikaze demonstrate how Chakra made paper powerful, and he encouraged Konan to develop her paper Ninjutsu.
• Torikaze explained that Yahiko’s Water Release could benefit from the Rain Country’s environment, then demonstrated the nearly invisible Heavenly Weeping technique.
• Yahiko and Konan persuaded Torikaze to take them to the training grounds, where he promised to teach them the techniques he demonstrated.
• Torikaze checked with Sarutobi Mizuya, then led Yahiko and Konan to the training grounds beside the Ninja Academy.
• Torikaze urged Konan to use her imagination, formed enormous paper wings, and flew into the sky.

Torikaze demonstrated his paper-based Ninjutsu to Konan at the training grounds before preparing to teach Yahiko Water Release. As villagers and Mifune watched, Torikaze created Shadow Clones to protect the crowd from Yahiko’s powerful techniques.

• Torikaze showed Konan how he used paper wings, a paper body, and a Paper Clone, explaining how the techniques worked.
• The commotion drew villagers to the training grounds, and the secretary brought Mifune to watch Torikaze teach.
• Torikaze demonstrated paper weapons and a Cloud Orb, then Konan said she would train hard.
• Torikaze turned to Yahiko and warned that his Water Release could flood the yard, so he created Shadow Clones to keep the crowd safe.

Torikaze demonstrated the immense power of his Water Release and Ice Release to Yahiko, Konan, and the gathered villagers. Yahiko left inspired, and Torikaze encouraged him and Konan to build close friendships as they continued their path as ninjas.

• Torikaze used his Shadow Clones to contain Shikano’s enormous Water Release demonstration and protect the villagers.
• Torikaze created more than a dozen Water Dragon Bullets, then formed a giant whale from the water and sent it crashing down.
• Torikaze’s Clones froze the whale, the towering waves, and all the water inside the training grounds with Ice Release.
• Torikaze told Yahiko that he could someday surpass him and described Rain, a powerful Water Release user he had defeated with help from his companions.
• Torikaze advised Yahiko and Konan to make a few close friends, and they agreed before the lessons ended.

Torikaze finished demonstrating Ninjutsu to Yahiko and Konan, then used Cloud Release to clear the ice and hide the training grounds from the watching villagers. Back home, he discussed Amado’s rest and future electrical appliance blueprints, while villagers across Konoha continued talking about Torikaze’s display.

• Torikaze encouraged Yahiko and Konan to make close friends and help each other on their paths as ninja.
• Torikaze used Cloud Release—Reverse—Crane Cry Scattering Flower Technique to clear the ice and mist from the training grounds, then took Yahiko and Konan home.
• Torikaze told Yahiko and Konan that Ninjutsu had limitless potential and sent them to train on their own.
• Amado asked about the commotion, and Torikaze explained that he had demonstrated Ninjutsu to Yahiko and Konan.
• Torikaze urged Amado to rest and promised to give him new electrical appliance blueprints after his vacation.
• Villagers around Konoha discussed Torikaze’s Ninjutsu and debated his strength.

Mifune learned about Torikaze’s extraordinary past while touring Konoha, and returned to his companions more determined to improve their own country. Meanwhile, Torikaze supervised Yahiko and Konan’s meditation and heard Minato describe his latest mission.

• Konoha’s villagers eagerly discussed Torikaze’s display of ninjutsu and the excitement it had brought to the village.
• The secretary told Mifune about Torikaze’s childhood feats, including capturing the Six-Tails, defeating a thousand-man army, and destroying the Land of Lightning.
• Mifune thanked the secretary and returned to the apartment to tell his companions what he had learned and seen in Konoha.
• Torikaze supervised Yahiko and Konan as they trained on the White Cloud Meditation Cushion.
• Minato returned from a mission to clear Mountain Bandits, and Torikaze praised the combat experience he and his team were gaining under Sakumo’s plan.

Torikaze took Minato, Amado, Konan, and Yahiko to the newly opened Windcloud Hot Pot Restaurant, where they enjoyed a meal together. He told them he planned to propose to Chisato soon and admitted he had made her wait too long.

• Torikaze invited Minato, Amado, Konan, and Yahiko to try the new hot pot restaurant in Konoha.
• Torikaze and his group arrived at Windcloud Hot Pot Restaurant, a business he had opened with the Boss.
• They ate hot pot together, while the restaurant filled with villagers curious about the new food.
• Torikaze told the group he planned to propose to Chisato soon.
• Amado recovered from choking on his food and said he had wondered when Torikaze and Chisato would finally marry.
• Torikaze admitted he had put off proposing and made Chisato wait for years.

Torikaze told his younger brothers that he planned to propose to Chisato, but decided he would prepare the proposal himself after dismissing their suggestions. After a filling hot pot meal, the family returned to the Cloud Clan Grounds and spent the evening walking around the courtyard.

• Torikaze admitted he had made Chisato wait and told his younger brothers he was planning to propose.
• Minato and Amado offered suggestions, but Torikaze rejected them and decided to plan the proposal himself.
• Torikaze ruled out proposing in front of the villagers because he did not want Chisato to feel pressured.
• Torikaze and his younger brothers ate hot pot, then rated the meal before leaving the restaurant.
• The family returned to the Cloud Clan Grounds, where Minato practiced ninjutsu while Torikaze remained unworried about his lack of progress with the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Torikaze watched Minato train and encouraged him not to rush his progress with the Flying Thunder God Technique, suggesting he ask its creator, Lord Tobirama, for guidance. Minato decided to visit Kushina, while Torikaze prepared clothing designs and set Yahiko to continue Chakra training.

• After the group returned to the Cloud Clan Grounds, Minato practiced ninjutsu while Torikaze trusted that he would eventually master the Flying Thunder God Technique.
• The next morning, Torikaze sketched designs for women's and men's garments for Kurenai to make.
• Torikaze found Minato practicing Kunai throws and told him not to pressure himself over his slow progress.
• Torikaze reminded Minato that Kushina had asked after him and suggested he seek instruction from Lord Tobirama, prompting Minato to plan a visit.
• Yahiko asked Torikaze what they would train, and Torikaze told him to keep cultivating Chakra; Konan then came outside.

Torikaze took Yahiko and Konan to the Morning Market for breakfast before sending them back to train on their own. He then visited Kurenai to commission wedding clothes for himself and Chisato, leaving her with his concept sketch.

• Konan joined Yahiko, and Torikaze reminded them to train in the shade before leading them out for breakfast.
• Yahiko and Konan sampled food throughout the Morning Market until they were full.
• Torikaze sent Yahiko and Konan back to the clan grounds to train without his supervision.
• Torikaze went to the Embroidery Shop and told Kurenai he wanted her to make his and Chisato's wedding clothes.
• Torikaze explained that they would wear Windcloud Clan clothing and handed Kurenai his rough concept sketch.

Torikaze worked with Kurenai to design red wedding outfits for himself and Chisato, settling on their styles, embroidery, and fabrics. After leaving the Embroidery Shop, he wondered about Yahiko and Konan’s training before someone familiar called out to him.

• Torikaze showed Kurenai his crude sketch, and she redrew it into distinct men's and women's robe designs.
• Torikaze specified red outfits embroidered with gold-thread Phoenix and dragon motifs, and Kurenai agreed to make them.
• Torikaze and Kurenai chose silk satin and satin, and she estimated the outfits would take more than a month to complete.
• Torikaze left the Embroidery Shop and wondered whether Yahiko and Konan had practiced properly.
• A familiar voice asked Torikaze why he had suddenly appeared on the main street after being in the office.

Torikaze left Konoha and returned to the lake where he had once fought En no Gyōja. He began preparing a proposal site for Chisato as an apology for making her wait for years.

• Torikaze ran into Maruboshi Kosuke, who lamented being single while Shinku's romance flourished.
• Torikaze left a note and money for Yahiko and Konan, then departed Konoha without disturbing their training.
• Torikaze summoned Seiryu and flew with him toward the place where they had subdued the Tsuchigumo Clan.
• Torikaze and Seiryu reached the lake and recalled their battle against En no Gyōja.
• Torikaze told Seiryu he planned to propose to Chisato, then began arranging the lakeside site with materials from the System Shop.

Torikaze prepared a proposal venue for Chisato, then returned to Konoha and discovered Yahiko and Konan had trained all day without eating. He replenished their energy and taught them to take care of themselves, while Minato continued his kunai practice.

• Torikaze finished decorating a venue for Chisato and left puppets to guard it until he could bring her there the next day.
• Torikaze returned to Konoha with Seiryu and found Yahiko and Konan still training, with the food and money he had left untouched.
• Torikaze gave Yahiko and Konan Soldier Pills and used Healing Art to ease their exhaustion after they had overtrained.
• Torikaze reminded Yahiko and Konan to stop training to eat and replenish their stamina.
• Minato returned and told Torikaze he planned to practice with kunai.

Torikaze watched Minato train and planned to improve his morning instruction, then learned it was Saturday and discussed his proposal to Chisato. He warned Yahiko and Konan to train safely and promised to take them for hot pot at lunch.

• Minato trained in the courtyard, and Torikaze corrected his movements while watching.
• Torikaze played Naruto Mobile Game and considered using the Intelligence Puppet to help train Minato.
• Minato told Torikaze it was his day off and guessed that Torikaze planned to propose to Chisato.
• Yahiko and Konan greeted Torikaze and Minato, and Torikaze reminded them to rest and eat properly.
• Torikaze offered to take Yahiko and Konan out for lunch, and Minato chose hot pot.