Chapter Summaries

Tomohiro enjoyed several days exploring Central City with Kakashi, Obito, and the others before returning to Konoha. Torikaze arranged for them to leave for the Land of Whirlpools the next morning, leaving Tomohiro wondering how his homeland had developed and why Torikaze seemed displeased with it.

• Tomohiro reflected that the times had welcomed him again and fell asleep looking forward to experiencing more of the world.
• Tomohiro toured Central City's attractions and sampled its food with the four youngsters, then set out with them for Konoha.
• After returning to the Cloud Clan Grounds, Tomohiro told Torikaze that he had enjoyed the trip.
• Torikaze asked Tomohiro to prepare for a journey to the Land of Whirlpools the next day, and Tomohiro agreed.
• Tomohiro returned to his warm house, rested by the fireplace, and wondered about the Land of Whirlpools and Torikaze's complaints about it.

Tomohiro and Torikaze traveled to the Land of Whirlpools, where both were overcome by memories of the island’s past. They reached the greatly expanded Uzushiogakure, and Torikaze prepared to seek out the Daimyo.

• Tomohiro rested in the Cloud Clan Grounds and reflected on his hopes for seeing the Land of Whirlpools before its destruction.
• Torikaze and Tomohiro left for the island after Torikaze dressed formally and asked whether Tomohiro was prepared for the cold.
• Torikaze remembered returning to the island after thirty years, while Tomohiro grieved at the beach where he had played and fled with his clansmen as a child.
• Tomohiro and Torikaze took a hidden path to Uzushiogakure and discussed Rain’s role in the old conflict over the Daimyo’s position.
• Tomohiro and Torikaze emerged to find Uzushiogakure grown to the size of a city, leaving Torikaze able to search directly for the Daimyo.

Torikaze and Tomohiro reached Uzushiogakure, where Torikaze met the young Daimyo to discuss the strained relationship between the Land of Whirlpools and Konoha. After the Daimyo apologized for the Land of Whirlpools’ past actions, Torikaze asked why his father had abdicated.

• Torikaze and Tomohiro passed through the trail and arrived at Uzushiogakure, where guards escorted Torikaze to the Daimyo after recognizing him.
• The villagers celebrated Torikaze’s arrival and hoped his visit would improve relations with Konoha.
• Torikaze arrived at the Daimyo Estate, and the young Daimyo came out to greet him.
• The Daimyo explained that his father had passed both the Daimyo and Clan Head positions to him and apologized for the Land of Whirlpools’ past actions.
• Torikaze praised the Daimyo’s efforts, then asked whether his father had abdicated because his brothers had caused trouble again.

Torikaze advised the young Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools to broaden his horizons by traveling, and the Daimyo decided to join him. The trip to the Otherworld Land of Whirlpools was impossible, but Torikaze agreed to let him visit Konoha before returning home.

• Torikaze criticized the Land of Whirlpools for its past failures, and the Daimyo apologized on behalf of his nation.
• The Daimyo explained that his father had abdicated because the country had declined under his leadership, and Torikaze urged the young ruler to see the world beyond the island.
• Torikaze introduced Tomohiro as the clan head of the Otherworld Uzumaki Clan, and the Daimyo asked to travel with them to the Otherworld Land of Whirlpools.
• Tomohiro explained that the Otherworld Land of Whirlpools had been destroyed and its people reduced to barely more than a hundred, shocking the Daimyo.
• The Daimyo asked to visit Konoha, and Torikaze agreed; afterward, Torikaze grumbled that the old princes were hiding from him.

Torikaze met with Arashi Uzumaki, the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools, and agreed to discuss cooperation between their villages. After leaving the Daimyo Estate, Torikaze praised Ran’s leadership and compared the Land of Whirlpools’ recovery with Tomohiro’s family’s decline.

• Torikaze complained that none of his old acquaintances had come to meet him, while Tomohiro suggested they were intimidated by his presence.
• Arashi Uzumaki welcomed Torikaze and explained that accommodations modeled after Konoha’s had been prepared for him.
• Torikaze agreed to make cooperation between the two villages the focus of their next meeting, and Ran promised to arrange a formal venue.
• After Torikaze left, Ran reflected on his apology to Konoha and on the reforms that had restored the Land of Whirlpools’ military and political strength.
• Torikaze asked Tomohiro what he thought of Ran, then told him that his family would need to work harder to recover from its decline.

Torikaze praised Ran’s abilities and decided he should spend time with Tomohiro’s family and see how Konoha had developed. Torikaze and Tomohiro received lunch at their apartment, then prepared to continue their visit.

• After leaving the Daimyo Estate, Torikaze and Tomohiro agreed that Ran was an impressive young leader.
• Torikaze explained that Ran would visit Tomohiro’s family, help plan for its future, and identify candidates for the heir.
• Torikaze and Tomohiro arrived at their apartment and admired its thoughtful furnishings.
• The Daimyo’s servants delivered lunch prepared by the royal chef and offered maidservants to clean the apartment.
• Torikaze declined the maidservants, and he and Tomohiro ate the food from the Land of Whirlpools.

Torikaze and Tomohiro shared a meal in the Land of Whirlpools, where familiar food brought Tomohiro memories of his childhood and family. After resting, they went to meet Ran, who wanted to discuss his planned trip to Konoha.

• An attendant praised Torikaze and offered to help before leaving him and Tomohiro to eat.
• Tomohiro tasted the Land of Whirlpools' cuisine and recalled his mother, childhood dreams, and the years he had spent away.
• Torikaze and Tomohiro discussed their memories and the respect people gave to strength in the Shinobi World.
• After resting, Torikaze and Tomohiro accepted Ran's invitation and returned to the Daimyo Estate.
• Ran apologized for interrupting Torikaze's rest and said he wanted to discuss his trip to Konoha.

Ran discussed his planned studies and practical training in Konoha with Torikaze, hoping to learn how to govern and strengthen the Uzumaki Clan. Torikaze set demanding conditions for Ran’s training, and Ran accepted them before receiving a study period of three to six months.

• Ran told Torikaze and Tomohiro that he looked forward to visiting Konoha and wanted to study how to govern the Land of Whirlpools.
• Torikaze arranged for Ran to study village administration under the Hokage's secretary for at least three months.
• Torikaze assigned Ran practical training with the Uzumaki Clan in Another World Konoha Village after his studies.
• Torikaze required Ran to help the Uzumaki Clan become financially self-sufficient, train someone to manage its affairs, and gain influence among Konoha's major clans.
• Ran vowed to complete the training, and Torikaze allowed him to study for three to six months.

Ran agreed to study under Torikaze in Konoha for three to six months and complete practical assignments to help the Land of Whirlpools become self-sufficient, develop capable administrators, and gain influence. Torikaze created a clone to keep the country’s basic operations running while Ran was away.

• Torikaze set Ran three practical objectives and allowed him to choose a study period of at least three months and no more than six.
• Ran accepted the assignments and vowed to restore the Land of Whirlpools, while Torikaze promised to help remove its sources of trouble if Ran succeeded.
• Ran asked who would manage the Land of Whirlpools during his absence, and Torikaze created a clone resembling Ran.
• Torikaze explained that the clone would maintain only basic operations and would not intervene in other matters unless riots or similar incidents occurred.
• Ran accepted the arrangement and said his father could help with the remaining affairs while he studied.

Ran agreed to complete Torikaze’s three practical tasks before pursuing cooperation between Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools, while Torikaze’s clone helped manage the country. Torikaze then met with the Third Prince, who thanked him for taking Ran under his wing and spoke of his son’s promise.

• Ran agreed to return to the Land of Whirlpools and discuss cooperation with Konoha after passing Torikaze’s three practical tasks.
• Torikaze warned Ran that his training would involve months of intensive work handling official affairs, and Ran realized how daunting the tasks would be.
• Ran kept Tomohiro at the Daimyo Estate to discuss the other world and help prepare a plan, while Torikaze went to the beach.
• The Third Prince joined Torikaze by the sea and thanked him for helping Ran develop.
• Torikaze praised Ran’s quick wit and Kage-level strength, and the Third Prince said he hoped Ran would restore the Land of Whirlpools’ standing.

Torikaze discussed Ran’s promise and the Land of Whirlpools’ future with the Third Prince, who admitted regret over his family’s past mistakes and his own failures as a ruler. Torikaze left after urging him to support Ran, while the Third Prince resolved to earn the chance to ask his father for forgiveness himself.

• The Third Prince thanked Torikaze for agreeing to train Ran, and Torikaze praised Ran’s talent and potential to help restore the Land of Whirlpools.
• The Third Prince apologized for the Land of Whirlpools’ past actions against Konoha and regretted how he and his brothers had damaged their country and its reputation.
• Torikaze said Ran could become a link between Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools, and criticized the Seventh Prince for neglecting Kushina.
• Torikaze instructed the Third Prince to cover for Ran while Torikaze’s clone impersonated him during his studies, and the Third Prince agreed.
• The Third Prince asked whether his father had forgiven them, but Torikaze challenged him to consider what he had done to deserve forgiveness.
• The Third Prince resolved to go to Konoha himself and ask his father once he had done more for the country.

Torikaze and Tomohiro toured the Land of Whirlpools with Ran, who decided to prepare for studying in Konoha and helping Minato. As Ran’s family saw him off in advance, Tomohiro reflected on finding someone who could manage the Uzumaki Clan’s affairs in his absence.

• The Third Prince admitted that his incompetence had contributed to the Land of Whirlpools’ decline and said he would ask his father for forgiveness when he visited Konoha.
• Torikaze, Tomohiro, and Ran toured villages in the Land of Whirlpools, where Torikaze criticized the country’s costly welfare system and Ran resolved to help restore its fortunes.
• Ran suggested selling local food, but Torikaze discouraged him because outsiders would not enjoy it.
• Torikaze gave Ran an extra day to pack and say goodbye to his family before leaving for Konoha.
• Ran’s parents helped him pack and urged him to take care of himself as he prepared to study in Konoha and help Minato with documents.
• Tomohiro said he wanted Ran to train someone to manage the Uzumaki Clan’s affairs, and Torikaze joked that Ran’s studies might take six months.

Tomohiro prepared to return to his world after visiting the Land of Whirlpools, while Ran eagerly left with Torikaze to begin studying in Konoha. Torikaze instantly transported them to Konoha, where Ran learned about the village and was shown his new home.

• Tomohiro reflected on his visit to the Land of Whirlpools and photographed its scenery to share with the Uzumaki Clan.
• Ran arrived with supplies and told Torikaze and Tomohiro he was ready to leave for Konoha and begin his studies.
• Torikaze instantly transported Ran and Tomohiro from the Land of Whirlpools to Konoha, astonishing Ran.
• Torikaze showed Ran around Konoha and explained the village's details as preparation for Ran to handle its affairs.
• Torikaze brought Ran and Tomohiro to the Cloud Clan Grounds and told Ran he would live in Tomohiro's house.
• Tomohiro said he would return to his world that afternoon to resume managing the Uzumaki Clan.

Ran arrived in Konoha to study village administration, where he reunited with his cousin Kushina and met her husband, Minato. Tomohiro prepared to return home, leaving Ran to stay in his room and continue his studies.

• Torikaze brought Ran to the Windcloud Clan Grounds and explained that he would stay in Tomohiro's room while studying in Konoha.
• Tomohiro said he was returning to his clan after visiting the Land of Whirlpools and settling his regrets.
• Ran reunited with Kushina, who recognized him as her older cousin, and met Minato.
• Ran explained that he had come to study rather than abandon his duties as Daimyo, and Minato welcomed the plan as a way to ease Konoha's workload and restore ties between the two countries.
• Kushina learned that Ran's father and a Clone of Torikaze were managing the Land of Whirlpools in his absence.
• Tomohiro declined to stay longer and prepared to return home, leaving his room for Ran.

Ran accompanied Torikaze and Tomohiro through the portal to Another World Konoha Village, eager to see the place and reunite with his grandfather. The chapter ended as Torikaze called Ran back to attention before they entered the village.

• Kushina regretted Tomohiro's departure, while Ran prepared to take over his room after Tomohiro returned to the village.
• Tomohiro, Ran, Minato, and Torikaze discussed matters as Obito trained under Chisato's supervision.
• After lunch, Torikaze and Ran escorted Tomohiro to Another World Konoha Village, and Torikaze explained that the portal was a closely guarded Konoha secret.
• Ran traveled through the portal, marveled at the stars, and arrived at New City with Torikaze and Tomohiro.
• Ran worried whether his grandfather would recognize him after nearly twenty years apart, and Torikaze urged him to focus as they headed into the village.

Ran returned to Konoha with Torikaze and visited the lavish Uzumaki Clan Grounds before going to see his grandfather, Ashina, at the Senju Clan Grounds. Ashina recognized Ran immediately, and the two tearfully reunited.

• Ran entered Another World Konoha with Torikaze and was surprised by how run-down the village was.
• Tomohiro showed Ran the luxurious Whirlpool Clan Grounds and offered him a room there.
• Torikaze and Ran left Tomohiro to handle clan affairs and headed to the Senju Clan Grounds.
• Ran mistook the youthful-looking Ashina for someone else until Torikaze explained that his grandfather had become younger.
• Ashina recognized Ran and embraced him, and Ran wept as he greeted his grandfather.

Ran reunited with Ashina and explained that he had taken over as clan head and Daimyo to reform the declining Land of Whirlpools. Ashina praised Ran's abilities and resolve, while warning that saving the country would require ambition from the clansmen as well.

• Ashina recognized Ran, embraced him, and asked whether the Land of Whirlpools was in trouble.
• Ran told Ashina that his father had passed him the positions of clan head and Daimyo because he could no longer govern effectively.
• Torikaze explained that Ran was capable of governing and had begun improving the stagnant country with new laws.
• Torikaze told Ashina that Ran had come to Konoha to study and would undergo a practical assessment before Torikaze helped rebuild the Land of Whirlpools.
• Ashina praised Ran's vision and courage, then said the country could not be saved by Ran alone.

Ran met Hashirama and returned to Konoha to begin studying administration under Minato’s secretary. His first day started with a towering pile of paperwork, leaving him wondering whether he could still back out.

• Ashina praised Ran’s abilities but said the Land of Whirlpools needed ambition from its clansmen as well as a capable leader.
• Torikaze introduced Ran to Hashirama, who encouraged him to work hard and revitalize the Land of Whirlpools.
• Ran returned with Torikaze to the Cloud Clan Grounds, unpacked, and asked Minato whether he could pass his upcoming training.
• Ran went to the Hokage Tower for his first day of study, but Minato was absent.
• Minato’s secretary took Ran to another room and told him to observe her handling the enormous pile of paperwork before trying it himself.

On his first day working in Konoha, Ran learned from Lord Minato’s secretary how she processed official applications and why Konoha remained vigilant against future enemies. He began studying the paperwork while wondering whether the Land of Whirlpools should also prepare for the catastrophe Konoha expected.

• Ran arrived at his new job and found a secretary waiting to teach him amid a towering pile of documents.
• The secretary explained that she handled Konoha’s routine affairs while Lord Minato focused on major decisions and protecting the village.
• She told Ran that Konoha stayed vigilant because Lord Torikaze expected powerful enemies to arrive someday, despite Konoha’s formidable fighters.
• The secretary demonstrated her rapid document-processing technique, then slowed down when Ran could not follow.
• She taught Ran to check an application’s location, concise request, and applicant’s name, and Ran began learning how to judge whether to approve documents.

Ran learned Konoha’s paperwork process and spent the morning judging funding applications, making mistakes on about twenty percent. He asked Minato’s clone to explain Konoha’s structure and clans that needed support so he could make better decisions.

• The secretary taught Ran how to assess applications and encouraged him to rely on his intuition when approving or rejecting them.
• Ran handled applications throughout the morning, approving some, rejecting others, and investing in one he found interesting.
• The secretary reviewed Ran’s work and found an error rate of about twenty percent, which pleased him.
• Ran visited Minato’s clone to learn about Konoha’s basic operations and improve his judgments.
• Minato’s clone offered to explain Konoha’s operations and the clans that needed assistance, and Ran compared them to the Uzumaki Clan in Another World Konoha Village.