Chapter Summaries

After Minato broke through to the Six Paths Level, Torikaze warned that Konoha still had to prepare for the Otsutsuki Clan’s invasion. He revealed that many shinobi clans descended from the Otsutsuki, but explained that this would only make the Otsutsuki see the Shinobi World as defiled.

• Torikaze let Obito and the other boys leave after their training at the Trial Tower ended.
• Minato told Torikaze he had broken through to the Six Paths Level, and Kushina and An'hua celebrated Konoha gaining its sixth expert.
• Torikaze cautioned that the Otsutsuki Clan remained dangerous because its members could revive and had many abilities, though their arrogance made them likely to attack openly.
• Minato asked Torikaze why some of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's abilities resembled those in the Shinobi World, and Torikaze explained that the Sage of Six Paths descended from the Otsutsuki Clan.
• Torikaze named the Senju, Uzumaki, Uchiha, Hyuga, and Kaguya clans as descendants of the Sage's bloodline and warned that the Otsutsuki would consider them a defilement, not a reason to spare the Shinobi World.

Torikaze visited the other world to see the nearly completed Uzumaki Clan Grounds and found Konoha thriving under winter snow. He offered Hashirama a discount on renovating the Senju Clan Grounds, while back home Amado prepared for the birth of his child.

• Kushina gave up hope of avoiding the coming war, then returned to her room as Minato followed to check on her.
• Three months later, Torikaze spent a snowy day with Amado and Minato while Obito played with Naruto, and Amado talked about An'hua's pregnancy.
• Naruto told Minato he was hungry, and Minato carried him back to find Kushina.
• Torikaze left a note and traveled through the portal to the other world's Konoha to inspect the Uzumaki Clan Grounds.
• Torikaze saw that the Uzumaki Clan Grounds were nearly finished and offered Hashirama a thirty percent discount on renovating the Senju Clan Grounds.

Torikaze visited Hashirama and pointed out that the Senju clansmen lacked guidance and purpose, prompting Hashirama to plan reforms for rebuilding the clan. Hashirama recorded their ideas and prepared to find elders and young leaders to help the Senju Clan move forward.

• Torikaze congratulated Hashirama on the nearly completed Uzumaki Clan grounds, and Hashirama agreed to renovate the Senju Clan grounds as well.
• Torikaze suggested that Hashirama bring respected elders to teach the Senju clansmen, who had lost their old clan rules and sense of purpose.
• Hashirama proposed setting up businesses for the clansmen, and Torikaze warned that they would need capable supervisors to manage them.
• Hashirama recognized that the clansmen's comfortable lives and sudden return to clan status had left them unsure how to help rebuild the Senju Clan.
• Hashirama recorded their plans and decided to find respected older clansmen and driven young people to guide the others.

Torikaze visited the Uzumaki Clan grounds and learned how Tomohiro had encouraged the clan members to work and earn Konoha’s trust. He urged Tomohiro to keep them diligent while becoming less timid about their place in the village.

• Hashirama accepted Torikaze’s advice about organizing the Senju Clan and left to put their plans into action.
• Torikaze inspected the newly built Uzumaki Clan grounds and admired how well they preserved their traditions and facilities.
• Tomohiro welcomed Torikaze and showed him around the grounds.
• Tomohiro explained that he had sent Uzumaki Clan members to help villagers and work in various trades, earning the clan a strong reputation in Konoha.
• Torikaze advised Tomohiro to keep the clan members hardworking and to carry himself with more dignity as clan head.

Torikaze toured the newly completed Uzumaki Clan Grounds with Tomohiro and offered to furnish them as a gift. He conjured a fountain from his System Shop, astonishing Tomohiro, and continued the tour.

• Tomohiro agreed to keep the Uzumaki Clan's members training and explained why he preferred to remain approachable as clan head.
• Tomohiro showed Torikaze the unfinished clan grounds and worried that their upkeep would strain the clan's funds.
• Torikaze offered to add scenery to the grounds as a gift, despite Tomohiro's protests.
• Torikaze used his System Shop to place a three-tier Mermaid fountain in the courtyard.
• Tomohiro admired the fountain and was surprised when Torikaze said they would continue adding features.

Torikaze finished improving the Uzumaki Clan grounds, planting Xingmeng Flowers whose nighttime blooms would help develop the clan’s potential. With the work complete, Tomohiro asked whether he could still visit Torikaze’s World, and Torikaze confirmed the invitation.

• Torikaze and Tomohiro toured the Uzumaki Clan grounds as Torikaze added features, including artificial lakes, to suitable spots.
• Torikaze turned an empty plot into a garden and planted Xingmeng Flower seeds, which quickly sprouted under his rain.
• Torikaze explained that the flowers would glow at night and, during their three-month flowering period, improve the clan’s overall potential.
• Torikaze told Tomohiro not to consider rebuilding the Land of Whirlpools and reminded him that leaving Konoha would no longer be up to the clan.
• Tomohiro asked whether Torikaze’s invitation to visit Torikaze’s World still stood, and Torikaze said it did.

After the Senju compound was completed, Tomohiro arranged to visit Torikaze's World and learned about the Spring Festival. Torikaze announced that portals between the worlds would be free for seven days, then informed Minato Namikaze so Konoha could account for its share of the portal revenue.

• Tomohiro asked Torikaze whether he could still visit Torikaze's World, and they agreed he would go after finishing the Senju Clan's move and other duties.
• Torikaze explained that the Spring Festival welcomed the New Year and said the portals would be free for seven days during the holiday.
• Torikaze told Tomohiro about the Xingmeng Flowers blooming that night, and Tomohiro agreed to admire the flower field with him.
• Torikaze left the Senju compound and went to Minato Namikaze's office to announce the free portal travel.
• Minato Namikaze accepted the plan, and Torikaze explained that he had come because Konoha received half of the portal ticket revenue.

Torikaze invited Minato Namikaze and his family, along with Hashirama and Mito, to the Uzumaki Clan Grounds to see the Xingmeng Flowers bloom. The group arrived at the flower field at night, where the buds glittered with starlight, and Torikaze explained that their fragrance could strengthen Naruto’s constitution.

• Torikaze told Minato Namikaze that he had planted flowers at the Uzumaki Clan Grounds and invited him to bring Naruto to see them.
• Minato Namikaze went home early, and he and Kushina agreed to visit the Uzumaki Clan Grounds with Naruto.
• Torikaze invited Hashirama and Mito to see the flowers, while Tobirama Senju chose not to go.
• Torikaze, Hashirama, Mito, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina arrived at the Uzumaki Clan Grounds and were greeted by Tomohiro and several Uzumaki Clan shinobi.
• The group toured the renovated grounds and reached the Xingmeng Flower Field, where the glittering buds were close to blooming.

Torikaze showed Hashirama and the others the Xingmeng Flowers, whose nighttime bloom filled the field with starlight and whose fragrance improved people’s physiques. Hashirama left with seeds and pressed Torikaze to oversee Nawaki’s marriage and help ensure the family had an heir.

• Hashirama admired the Whirlpool Clan Grounds and the scenery Torikaze had arranged, including the fountain sent by Lord Torikaze.
• Torikaze led the group to the Xingmeng Flower field, where the buds bloomed together and filled the night with rippling starlight and fragrance.
• Tomohiro, Hashirama, and Kushina felt the flowers’ fragrance improve their physiques, while starlight gathered around Naruto.
• Hashirama praised Naruto’s prospects and asked Torikaze for Xingmeng Flower seeds, which Torikaze agreed he could have.
• Hashirama asked Torikaze about flowers or herbs that could help him have a great-granddaughter sooner, then insisted Torikaze oversee Nawaki’s marriage; Torikaze promised to do so.

Torikaze reassured Hashirama about Nawaki’s marriage and helped the Uzumaki Clan settle into its new home after the Xingmeng Flower ceremony. Tomohiro began planning to train a successor as the clan’s revival got underway.

• Torikaze promised Hashirama he would oversee Nawaki’s marriage, then warned Kushina and Minato Namikaze that Naruto’s strengthened physique might make him troublesome as he grew up.
• Tomohiro explained that each person could absorb the Xingmeng Flower’s starlight only once and that its amount would not increase if left unused.
• After the flower-viewing ended, Torikaze returned to his inn while the other guests went home.
• Over the next two days, the Senju Clan renovated its grounds and the Uzumaki Clan moved into the Whirlpool Clan Grounds, which Tomohiro organized and cleared.
• Tomohiro reflected on the support the Uzumaki Clan had received and decided to train a successor so he could eventually step down as clan head.

Tomohiro set out with Torikaze to visit Torikaze's World, leaving the Uzumaki Clan while privately considering a future successor. After marveling at the journey through space, he arrived in Torikaze's luxurious Konoha and was welcomed for a stay of several days.

• Tomohiro decided to quietly observe a young candidate as a possible successor to the Uzumaki Clan Head.
• Tomohiro prepared for his first trip to Torikaze's World and received farewells from the clan members.
• Tomohiro and Torikaze walked past villagers decorating for Spring Festival, which Torikaze planned to hold in the village.
• Tomohiro entered the teleportation gate with Torikaze and marveled at the stars and planets during their journey.
• Tomohiro arrived in Torikaze's Konoha, where Torikaze welcomed him to enjoy the next few days.

Torikaze showed Tomohiro around Konoha and arranged for him to stay at the Cloud Clan Grounds. Tomohiro met Torikaze’s family and companions, including Uchiha Chiri, as his visit to the unfamiliar world began.

• Torikaze offered Tomohiro several lodging options, then chose the Cloud Clan Grounds so he could look after him.
• Torikaze led Tomohiro through Konoha’s three levels, and Tomohiro marveled at the city’s scale, buildings, and technology.
• Torikaze brought Tomohiro to the Cloud Clan Grounds and said he would have someone show him around after he rested.
• Tomohiro found Obito playing with Naruto while Minato, Chisato, Kushina, and An'hua chatted in the Pavilion.
• Torikaze introduced Tomohiro as Uzumaki Yuukou, the clan head of the Otherworld Uzumaki Clan, and introduced Uchiha Chiri as his wife.

Torikaze brought Uzumaki Yuukou, the head of the Uzumaki Clan from another world, to the Cloud Clan Grounds and introduced him to Chisato, Minato, Kushina, and the others. Yuukou settled into his room and eagerly tested its electrical appliances, deciding to bring them to his clan after he returned.

• Torikaze introduced Yuukou to Chisato and Uchiha Chiri, and Chisato welcomed him to relax during his visit.
• Torikaze introduced Yuukou to Minato and assigned Obito to show him around Konoha.
• Yuukou agreed that Obito could bring Kakashi and their other squadmates along on the tour.
• Torikaze showed Yuukou to his prepared room and explained how to use the electrical appliances.
• Yuukou tested the television and other appliances, then decided to spread them throughout the Uzumaki Clan.

Tomohiro explored Konoha’s household appliances and set out with Obito, Kakashi, and Rin to sample the village’s food and sights. Meanwhile, Torikaze and Minato agreed to extend the New Year holiday for most villagers, and Torikaze raised the possibility of taking Tomohiro to the Land of Whirlpools.

• Tomohiro tested the appliances in his house and decided to spread them throughout the Uzumaki Clan when he returned.
• Tomohiro asked to try Konoha’s specialty foods, and Obito suggested hotpot before taking him on a tour with Kakashi and Rin.
• Torikaze and Minato discussed preparations for the New Year performance and agreed to give ordinary villagers and ninjas an extra week off, with compensation for Hokage Tower staff.
• Torikaze and Minato finished discussing village affairs, and Torikaze asked whether Tomohiro should visit the Land of Whirlpools.

Torikaze and Minato discussed Konoha’s governance and the Land of Whirlpools before the family gathered and Kushina reassured An'hua about her upcoming birth. The chapter ended with everyone preparing lunch at the Cloud Clan Grounds, where Amado returned from the Factory.

• Minato told Torikaze that the Land of Whirlpools had a new Daimyo and was making modest progress, and Torikaze approved continued observation and increased trade if conditions improved.
• Torikaze, Chisato, and Kushina recalled Minato’s childhood, and Kushina joked about telling Naruto those stories.
• An'hua admitted that she felt anxious about becoming a mother, and Kushina and the family reassured her that she would have their support.
• A-Bai joined the family at the Pavilion, and Torikaze’s care for Mamiko, her husband, and the Kato Clan was recounted.
• The family prepared lunch, and Amado returned from the Factory to the smell of the food.

Torikaze and his family shared lunch, discussed Amado’s Electric Train and unborn child, and heard about Tomohiro’s tour of Konoha. Tomohiro chose to visit the Land of Whirlpools after seeing Central City, leaving his plans for the next day settled.

• Torikaze told Kato Hisashi to watch and cultivate the talented young man at the fireworks factory.
• Amado reported that the Electric Train’s locomotive was complete and that a trial run could happen by the middle of next year.
• Amado wondered whether his child with An'hua would be a boy or a girl, and everyone supported An'hua’s hope for a daughter.
• Tomohiro returned with Obito and described watching arena matches, eating hot pot, and receiving a wind-powered cane at the Trial Tower.
• Tomohiro asked to visit Central City, and Torikaze offered to take him to the Land of Whirlpools as well.
• Tomohiro followed his heart and decided he wanted to visit the Land of Whirlpools.

Tomohiro accepted Torikaze’s offer to visit the Land of Whirlpools and reflected on how leaving the Valley had opened new possibilities for the Uzumaki Clan. The chapter ended with the seventy-year-old remembering the clan’s destruction and feeling the old pain stir as he prepared to return to the homeland he had fled.

• Tomohiro said he wanted to visit Central City, and Torikaze suggested that he could also accompany him to the Land of Whirlpools.
• Tomohiro agreed to visit the Land of Whirlpools with Torikaze, relieved that he would be joining a planned trip rather than imposing on him.
• Tomohiro recounted his first Trial Tower challenge, where he defeated several opponents and earned a finely crafted walking stick.
• After Tomohiro returned to his room, he reflected that leaving the Valley had given the Uzumaki Clan a future and the chance to explore both worlds.
• Tomohiro remembered fleeing the Land of Whirlpools as a young man and felt the old grief over the clan’s slaughter and homeland’s destruction.

Tomohiro, a seventy-year-old Uzumaki clan head, traveled with Kakashi, Obito, and their companions to visit Central City in the Rain Country. Along the way, he learned that the country had been transformed and divided among three nations, and the group reached the city gates before sunset.

• Minato brought breakfast for Tomohiro and the others at the Cloud Clan Grounds.
• Tomohiro asked Kakashi Squad to accompany him to Central City, and they set out with his speed-enhancing cane.
• Obito explained that Torikaze had eliminated the Rain Country’s rainfall and that the country had been divided among Konoha, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure.
• Tomohiro crossed the bright, grassy Rain Province border and marveled at how different it was from his childhood memories.
• The group arrived at Central City, and Tomohiro agreed to enter and see what it was like inside.

Tomohiro and Kakashi's group entered Central City, where they marveled at its prosperity and modern architecture. Kakuzu arranged for them to stay in Torikaze's private apartment, and the group settled in while Obito and Kakashi bickered.

• Tomohiro and the others reached Central City's gate and passed the Lotus Organization's inspection.
• The group explored the brightly lit, crowded city and agreed to try its food the next day.
• Obito suggested asking Kakuzu for lodging, and Kakuzu arranged for them to stay in Torikaze's detached apartment.
• Tomohiro admired the apartment's minimalist design as Rin explained Torikaze had created the style.
• Obito talked about rebuilding his family's courtyard, and Kakashi teased him until Rin encouraged him and made him blush.

Kakashi and Obito bickered while Rin and Tomohiro kept the group’s spirits up, and the companions shared a late meal at a roadside stall in Central City. After returning to their apartment, Tomohiro reflected on his long-awaited return to the human world and wondered whether time had left him behind.

• Kakashi and Obito argued until Rin stepped in and told them both to let it go.
• Tomohiro led the group out to find food, and they ate together at a roadside stall in Central City.
• Obito asked Tomohiro about his lack of experience with such stalls, and Tomohiro explained that his life in the Valley had kept him from enjoying them before.
• Tomohiro told stories about life in the Valley as the group ate and chatted beneath the rising moon.
• The group paid the Boss, helped clear the table, and returned to their apartment to rest.
• Tomohiro lay awake, recalled his wish to travel after returning to the human world, and wondered if he had been left behind by the times.