Chapter Summaries

Torikaze defeated Tsukishiro in the final sparring match, winning the gathering’s tournament and earning Hashirama’s praise. After the guests dispersed, Torikaze went home exhausted and postponed activating the puppet with Mu’s blood until the next day.

• Tsukishiro attacked Torikaze with Water and Wind Release techniques, but Torikaze countered them with his Crystal Dragon and vines.
• Torikaze used Cloud Release to locate Tsukishiro through the Hidden Mist, bound him with crystals, and knocked him out of the arena with the Mirror Dragon.
• Kagami declared Torikaze the winner, and Hashirama praised the shinobi and arranged for the Mizukage to return to his quarters.
• Chisato congratulated Torikaze, who later joined her in the Hokage Office, where Hashirama praised his performance and promised him a reward.
• Torikaze returned home, checked on the old hen, bathed, and decided to wait until tomorrow to use Mu’s blood to activate the puppet.

Torikaze met Hyuga Shishin and his younger brother Kiki, whose behavior revealed the cruelty of the Hyuga Clan’s Caged Bird Seal. Shishin admitted he felt powerless against the clan’s Elders, while Torikaze recognized how deeply the system oppressed the Branch Family.

• Torikaze strolled through Konoha, where villagers and shinobi greeted him after his victory in the previous day’s spar.
• Torikaze encountered Hyuga Shishin and his younger brother Kiki, who followed Shishin submissively because of the Caged Bird Seal.
• Shishin sent Kiki home, and Torikaze sympathized with the suffering the seal had caused him.
• Shishin confessed that he felt responsible for Kiki’s fate but believed he could not resist the Elders, even as clan head.
• Torikaze reflected that the Hyuga Clan’s treatment of the Branch Family could lead to its decline, and recalled that Hashirama had once urged the clan to change its rules.

Torikaze persuaded Shishin to stand against the Hyuga Clan’s Caged Bird Seal and promised to help him, then collected Shishin’s blood. After they parted, Torikaze wandered Konoha and ran into Shinku, asking how things were going at the academy.

• Torikaze challenged Shishin to consider whether he would accept his own children being branded with the Caged Bird Seal, and Shishin admitted he wanted to change the clan’s ways.
• Shishin clasped Torikaze’s hand and vowed to fight for change, while Torikaze offered his help.
• Torikaze used a tiny Crystal snake to draw some of Shishin’s blood, and they parted as the streets grew busier.
• Torikaze reflected on his small Windcloud Clan, then wandered Konoha, buying food from the newly opened stalls.
• Torikaze met Shinku and asked where Maruboshi Kosuke and Umino Ikkaku were, then asked how things were going at the academy.

Torikaze chatted with Shinku before joining Kagami to see the Kazekage off from Konoha. After Retto departed, Kagami looked forward to resting from the duties of hosting the visiting Kage.

• Torikaze met Shinku and discussed the academy, Sensei Mizuya's marriage, and the past year.
• Shinku said he had an errand to handle and left Torikaze to head toward the academy.
• Torikaze joined Kagami as they escorted Retto and his group toward Konoha's gates.
• Retto thanked them and left Konoha while villagers gathered to see him off.
• Kagami said he was relieved the farewell duties were nearly over, and explained that he had not asked Chisato to help because he wanted her to rest.

Torikaze helped Kagami see off the Kazekage and Raikage, then encountered Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others pretending to be ordinary villagers. Hiruzen finally dropped the act after Torikaze kept circling him.

• Kagami asked Torikaze to help see off the remaining Kage, and Torikaze agreed.
• Retto reassured Sara that Hashirama could be trusted to provide Sunagakure with cultivable land, while privately worrying about his failing health and young son.
• Torikaze and Kagami silently escorted the Raikage's party out of Konoha, and A snorted at Torikaze before leaving.
• Kagami went home to rest after telling Torikaze he was mentally exhausted.
• Torikaze greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, but Hiruzen pretended not to know him until Torikaze's circling annoyed him into ending the act.

Torikaze found Hiruzen and his teammates slacking off during their easy mission, which was nearly finished. Hiruzen received a lunchbox from Biwako and grew flustered when his teammates teased him about their relationship, leaving him unable to answer when Torikaze asked when they would marry.

• Torikaze caught Hiruzen, Koharu, and Danzo taking it easy during their mission and learned they expected it to end once the Kage left Konoha.
• Hiruzen told Torikaze that Biwako brought him lunch each day, and Biwako arrived with a lunchbox shortly afterward.
• Biwako urged Hiruzen not to skip meals, chatted with him, and then left to go home.
• Torikaze, Koharu, and Danzo watched Hiruzen and Biwako from nearby, then teased Hiruzen after she left.
• Torikaze asked Hiruzen when he and Biwako would get married, and Hiruzen had no answer.

Torikaze created two new puppets with Mu’s and Shishin’s blood, then helped escort the Mizukage and Tsuchikage as they prepared to leave Konoha. Byakuren told Torikaze that his grandfather had been a well-known wanderer and revealed that they had sparred once.

• Torikaze exchanged for two Primal Puppets, used Mu’s blood to give one Dust Release, and confirmed the other puppet had the Byakugan.
• Torikaze spent the afternoon practicing with the Byakugan Puppet and went to bed early.
• Torikaze met Kagami the next morning and helped escort the Mizukage and Tsuchikage toward the village gate.
• Tsukishiro invited Torikaze to visit Kirigakure, while Mu chatted with him before the Iwagakure and Kirigakure groups departed.
• Byakuren told Torikaze that his grandfather had traveled widely and that they had sparred once.

Torikaze learned more about his grandfather, Windcloud Chigaya, while talking with the Mizukage and Tsuchikage before the Kage departed Konoha. After the summit mission ended, Torikaze and Kagami reported to Hashirama and Tobirama Senju, who praised Kagami and left the pair with a mysterious question.

• Byakuren and Ishikawa told Torikaze about sparring with his grandfather, Windcloud Chigaya, and described Chigaya's reputation and plan to protect the Windcloud Clan.
• Torikaze, Kagami, Byakuren, and Ishikawa reached Konoha's gates, where the Mizukage and Tsuchikage exchanged farewells with Torikaze before leaving for their villages.
• Torikaze received 20,000 Tranquility Points for completing the Five Kage Summit mission with an S+ rating.
• Kagami and Torikaze went to the Hokage Office, where Kagami reported that the Kage had departed Konoha.
• Hashirama and Tobirama Senju praised Kagami's work and asked him what he had learned during the mission, then Tobirama posed a mysterious question to Kagami and Torikaze.

Torikaze helped Tobirama and Hashirama develop a system of ninja ranks and promotion exams, then made plans with Koharu and Chisato to visit the Royal Capital. After sharing a meal with Mamiko, he asked why she was wearing clothes unlike her usual style.

• Tobirama asked Torikaze and the others about problems with Konoha’s ninja system, and Torikaze proposed ranks and promotion exams.
• Tobirama recorded their ideas, and Hashirama recognized that the system could improve discipline and help prevent needless casualties.
• Torikaze told Koharu that their mission was over, and she said she and Chisato had chosen the Royal Capital for their outing.
• Torikaze met Mamiko near the clan district, gave her vegetables, and accepted her invitation to eat at her home.
• Torikaze asked Mamiko why she was wearing a different style of clothing.

Torikaze visited the Kato family, learned Mamiko was pregnant, and grew closer to the young Dan over mung bean cake and a tour of the yard. After sharing a warm meal with the family, he returned home to find Seiryu and Ryuufuu still away and the hen resting in the sun.

• Mamiko told Torikaze she was three months pregnant, and he congratulated her and asked whether she hoped for a son or daughter.
• Mamiko brought Torikaze home, where Dan shyly recognized him and accepted a mung bean cake.
• Dan showed Torikaze the bugs and other little treasures in the yard, and the two became more familiar.
• Kato Zhongshan returned home and welcomed Torikaze before joining Mamiko, Dan, and Torikaze for dinner.
• Torikaze chatted with the Kato couple, said goodbye, and returned to his quiet home.

Two years passed as Torikaze secretly reached Kage-level strength, while Konoha prepared for Tobirama Senju to succeed Hashirama as Hokage and three other Kage died. After waking and getting ready, Torikaze was called by someone outside his window, who asked whether he was going out.

• Torikaze slept through the afternoon, woke at dusk, and kept the old hen beside him for company.
• Over two years of training and missions, Torikaze reached Kage-level strength while concealing it from everyone.
• Hashirama announced his resignation as Hokage, and Tobirama Senju prepared to take over.
• Byakuren, Ishikawa, and A died, and their successors became the Second Kage of their villages.
• Torikaze woke with nearly 200,000 Tranquility Points and two Chaos Points, then told the voice outside to go play with Ryuun without him.

Torikaze spent a lively morning with his talking summoning beasts and A-Bai before heading into Konoha for Lord Tobirama's Hokage succession ceremony. He met Chisato, who was collecting Kagami's Hokage Cloak, and went with her to the Embroidery Shop.

• Torikaze let Seiryu and Ryuufuu fly off to play with Ryuun while he reassured A-Bai that they could protect themselves.
• A-Bai worried over her children as Torikaze explained that he was attending Lord Tobirama's succession ceremony.
• Torikaze reflected on his growing reputation, Konoha's expansion, and his friendship with Dan and Heng.
• Torikaze met Chisato near Central Street and learned that Kagami would become Lord Tobirama's secretary.
• Chisato told Torikaze she was going to Auntie Hongnu's Embroidery Shop to pick up Kagami's Hokage Cloak, and Torikaze agreed to accompany her.

Torikaze helped Chisato inspect the robe made for Tobirama’s succession ceremony and found Kagami anxious over his secretary duties. With the ceremony two days away and no missions available, Torikaze visited Hashirama and spent time with young Tsunade.

• Hashirama quit gambling after seeing three-year-old Tsunade repeatedly count stacks of money.
• Torikaze and Chisato inspected Tobirama’s completed robe at Kurenai’s Embroidery Shop and accepted it.
• Torikaze and Chisato visited Kagami, who examined the robe and confirmed that Shishou would become Hokage in two days.
• Torikaze ran into Hiruzen and Koharu, learned that they were working to support the succession ceremony, and then found no solo missions to take.
• Torikaze visited the Senju Clan Grounds, where Tsunade excitedly greeted him and he praised her as the cutest little girl.

Torikaze visited Hashirama’s home, where Tsunade declared she would never marry and Hashirama happily agreed. The family spent a peaceful day together, and the chapter ended with Tobirama returning to hold Tsunade.

• Tsunade called herself the cutest, and Hashirama enthusiastically agreed before asking Torikaze why he had come.
• Torikaze said he was bored and had come to visit and mooch a meal, while Mito teased Hashirama for getting jealous of his visits.
• When Mito mentioned Tsunade might marry someday, Hashirama objected, and Tsunade said she would not marry if he disliked the idea.
• Hashirama carried Tsunade on his shoulders around the clan grounds while Torikaze stayed for lunch and agreed to discuss the succession with Tobirama.
• Tsunade asked when Tobirama would return, and he arrived soon afterward and offered to hold her.

Tobirama Senju spent time with Tsunade while Hashirama grew jealous and complained about his workload. At dinner, Hashirama reminded Tobirama that he would become Konoha's Second Hokage in two days, and Tsunade asked what a Hokage was.

• Tsunade happily accepted a lollipop from Tobirama Senju and kissed his cheek, making Hashirama jealous.
• Tobirama Senju told Tsunade that Hashirama had made him busy by handing over work, and Tsunade called her grandfather lazy.
• Tsunade comforted Hashirama, who quickly cheered up and played with her.
• Tobirama Senju told Torikaze that Hashirama had asked him to help with work, while Hashirama pretended not to hear.
• Mito called everyone in for dinner, where Hashirama said Tobirama would become Konoha's Second Hokage in two days.
• Tsunade asked Hashirama what a Hokage was.

Tsunade told Hashirama she did not want to become Hokage because the job sounded tiring, while Hashirama and Tobirama bickered over the transfer of leadership. Back home, Torikaze considered using the System Shop and guiding Orochimaru toward technology research, then slept through the night and woke ready to train.

• Tsunade asked Hashirama what a Hokage was and said she did not want the position because it was too tiring.
• Hashirama and Tobirama argued about Hashirama returning to the office, while Torikaze watched before heading home.
• Torikaze browsed the System Shop and considered steering Orochimaru away from biological research toward technology.
• Torikaze fell asleep in his clothes and woke the next morning, with Seiryu and Ryuufuu keeping watch beside him.

Torikaze and Chisato trained with Hashirama until Kakuzu, a Takigakure jonin sent to assassinate the First Hokage, ambushed them. Hashirama confronted Kakuzu and began overpowering him with Wood Release, but the fight was still underway when the chapter ended.

• Torikaze met Chisato atop the Hokage Rock and told her he had slept through the previous day.
• Torikaze sensed an unfamiliar presence, but Hashirama checked the area and found no threat, so they continued training.
• As training ended, Kakuzu attacked from the forest with a Lightning Spear, which Torikaze stopped with a Crystal Wall.
• Kakuzu broke Torikaze's Crystal Wall and challenged Hashirama, who promised to spare his life if he lost.
• Hashirama used Wood Release: Tree World Birth, and Kakuzu countered with Fire Release: Head Hardening and Water Release: Water Sword Technique.

Hashirama defeated Kakuzu, a Takigakure assassin, but spared him after he left Konoha unharmed. Torikaze and Chisato considered the attack’s motives and their own futures, ending with Chisato surprised by Torikaze asking whether she wanted to become Hokage.

• Hashirama overwhelmed Kakuzu with Wood Release and stopped a Wood Dragon just before it killed him.
• Hashirama spared Kakuzu and ordered him to leave Konoha, and Kakuzu fled after bowing to him.
• Torikaze and Chisato reasoned that Takigakure had sent Kakuzu to eliminate Hashirama and exploit the conflict his death would cause among the great nations.
• Torikaze and Chisato looked over Konoha and discussed its future, and Torikaze said he had no desire to become Hokage because the job was too demanding.
• Torikaze asked whether Chisato wanted to become Hokage, catching her off guard as she reflected on improving relations between the Uchiha Clan and other villagers.

Torikaze sent four puppets after Kakuzu, who had fled after his fight with Hashirama, and they captured him in the Land of Fire. Torikaze offered Kakuzu a proposal, leaving his response unknown.

• Villagers crowded around Torikaze and Chisato to ask about the disturbance on the mountaintop, and Torikaze told them Hashirama had sparred with someone.
• Torikaze realized his Chaos Event involving Kakuzu was still incomplete and sent four puppets out of Konoha to pursue him.
• Torikaze controlled the puppets to track Kakuzu through the Land of Fire, and the Dust Release Puppet used the Super-Lightened Boulder Technique to catch up with him.
• The puppets restrained Kakuzu with Adamantine Chains and a Bone Claw after his Chakra ran low.
• Torikaze approached Kakuzu in the Sharingan Puppet and asked him to hear a proposal.

Torikaze offered Kakuzu a bargain: return to Takigakure, and if its Elders punished him severely, Torikaze would rescue him in exchange for his obedience. Kakuzu accepted and set off for the village, while Torikaze planned to use him to help build an organization.

• Torikaze released Kakuzu and proposed that he work for him, but Kakuzu refused to betray Takigakure.
• Torikaze wagered that Takigakure's Elders would imprison or execute Kakuzu, promising to rescue him if they did and demanding his obedience in return.
• Kakuzu accepted the bet, and Torikaze's four puppets entered his arm as a temporary silver mark before Kakuzu headed toward Takigakure.
• Torikaze returned his consciousness to his main body and considered using puppets to establish an organization and recruit scientific talent.
• Torikaze planned to monitor Kakuzu's journey and rescue him if Takigakure's Elders punished him severely.