Chapter Summaries

Akeibi, Mei Terumi, and Kaguya Zhai bonded over their ambitions to become stars and the pressures of their backgrounds. They exchanged contact information and agreed to go shopping together after class.

• Akeibi apologized for speaking insensitively, and Kaguya Zhai and Mei Terumi explained how life in great clans limited their choices.
• Mei Terumi and Kaguya Zhai told Akeibi they were training to become stars as part of cooperation between Kirigakure and Konoha, and Kaguya Zhai revealed Mei Terumi was a candidate for Fifth Mizukage.
• Akeibi directed Mei Terumi and Kaguya Zhai to turn away classmates who approached her to gain influence through her father, Sanzu Amado.
• Akeibi agreed to go shopping for dresses with Mei Terumi and Kaguya Zhai, and the three exchanged contact information.
• The girls discussed playing the Naruto mobile game, including Akeibi’s father becoming hooked on it, before class ended and they prepared to go shopping.

Mei Terumi and Kaguya Zhai took Akeibi shopping around Konoha, where the three bought clothes and decided to find a small restaurant. Meanwhile, An'hua neared her due date and reassured Minato that Tsunade had found nothing wrong, though she admitted she feared the pain of childbirth.

• Mei Terumi, Kaguya Zhai, and Akeibi left the academy together after classes and went to a department store.
• Akeibi explained that her family had once been poorly off as she and the sisters tried on and bought clothes.
• The three discussed where to eat and decided to look for a small restaurant.
• An'hua told Minato that Tsunade had examined her and that the baby would probably arrive within a day or two.
• An'hua spoke to the child in her belly, which answered with a light kick.

An'hua discussed her impending childbirth with Minato and Chisato, while the family talked about Torikaze's electric train project. Minato went to the Back Mountain, where Torikaze watched Amado and Sanzu Amado finish assembling the train's first carriage.

• An'hua told Minato that Tsunade had examined her and that the baby would likely be born within a day or two.
• Chisato said Torikaze had gone to the Back Mountain to check on the electric train, and Minato explained how it could help ordinary travelers, missions, and trade.
• Chisato and Minato discussed Konoha's ninja students and learned that Umino Iruka had become an outstanding young teacher after Torikaze helped him enter the Ninja Academy.
• Minato traveled through a space rift to the Back Mountain to visit Torikaze, Amado, and Sanzu Amado and bring them back for dinner.
• Torikaze watched Amado and Sanzu Amado finish assembling the train's first carriage, which still needed paint and color.

Torikaze helped prepare the first Electric Train car and devised a safety enchantment to protect its passengers. He and Minato arranged to speed up railway construction and train staff, while Sanzu Amado was delighted to learn that Akeibi had made friends at school.

• Amado told Torikaze that the first train car was nearly finished and that producing the remaining cars would go faster once the tracks were laid.
• Minato arrived, agreed to prioritize railway construction, and went with Torikaze and Amado to see Sanzu Amado working on the train car.
• Torikaze sealed a Cloud Orb beneath the car so that, in an accident, chains would anchor it and mist would cushion the passengers; he called the technique Enchantment.
• Torikaze explained the need for trained attendants and security personnel, and Minato proposed an Academy of Arts course for attendants and assigning Chunin to guard the cars.
• Torikaze told Sanzu Amado that Akeibi had made friends at school, and Sanzu Amado vowed to keep an eye on her friends and protect her from boys.

Sanzu Amado celebrated Akeibi’s new friendships and her growing sense of belonging in Konoha while the family shared a meal. The gathering ended with news that Yahiko had gone to the other world to find Nagato, and everyone reaffirmed that Sanzu Amado and Akeibi were part of their family.

• Torikaze told Sanzu Amado that Akeibi had made friends, and Sanzu Amado worried about boys bothering her as she grew older.
• Amado joked that he expected An'hua to have a daughter and complained that Hogen had become unruly as he grew up.
• Minato brought Torikaze, Sanzu Amado, and Amado back to the Cloud Clan Grounds through a spatial passage.
• Torikaze learned from Konan that Yahiko had gone to the other world to visit Nagato and planned to stay busy for a while.
• Kushina and Konan served a lavish lunch, and Kushina shared that Konoha's first Electric Train carriage was nearly complete.
• Sanzu Amado thanked the family for helping Akeibi thrive, and Amado and An'hua assured him that they considered him and Akeibi family.

Ran continued developing the Uzumaki Clan and agreed to return with Tomohiro for An'hua's upcoming one-month celebration. The chapter left Ran considering whether three young boys should continue their studies in the Land of Whirlpools.

• Chisato served fruit to Amado and Sanzu Amado, urging them to rest before returning to work on the Electric Train.
• Tomohiro told Ran that An'hua was expected to give birth soon and asked him to attend her one-month celebration; Ran agreed to go back with him.
• Ran reflected on how his efforts had helped the Uzumaki Clan gain a foothold in Konoha, though it still lacked influence and shinobi suited to combat contests.
• Tomohiro praised the three boys he had been teaching and offered to continue their studies in the Land of Whirlpools.
• Ran told Tomohiro to let the boys decide whether to go, while those who stayed could help teach other children in the clan.

Ran and Tomohiro discussed the Land of Whirlpools’ future, with Ran deciding he would try to revive it without relying on his grandfather’s help. They left the three boys’ study options open, and Ran planned to bring them to the Rain Country next month to learn about cooperation talks.

• Tomohiro praised the three boys’ progress and offered to take any who wished to continue studying in the Land of Whirlpools with him.
• Tomohiro told Ran that the Land of Water had bought land in the former Land of Lightning to improve its mainland connections, prompting Ran to consider whether the Land of Whirlpools should do the same.
• Ran rejected relocating as a solution, explaining that the Land of Whirlpools first needed to restore its people’s initiative and that he wanted to solve its problems himself rather than ask Ashina for help.
• Tomohiro praised Ran’s leadership and said he hoped to retire in Torikaze’s World after training a successor, though he might visit the Land of Whirlpools.
• Ran said he would return to the Rain Country next month to discuss cooperation with its village chief and would bring the three boys along to learn.

Ran struggled to devise a worthwhile partnership proposal for the Rain Country, while Tomohiro considered the Uzumaki Clan’s future leadership and watched the three boys train. Uchiha Fugaku visited Tomohiro for tea, leaving their conversation about to begin.

• Ran invited Tomohiro to retire in the Land of Whirlpools someday and said he would take the three boys to the Rain Country next month to learn about negotiations.
• Ran worried that the Uzumaki Clan had too little strength or value to offer the Rain Country, but resolved to make the most of the chance to cooperate.
• The three boys went to wait for Ran’s lesson, while Tomohiro reflected that one had emerged as their leader and planned to let them study before choosing an heir.
• Tomohiro recalled refusing attempts to bribe him or Ran into admitting other children to the lessons, and noted that Ran had resisted every effort to sway him.
• Uchiha Fugaku visited Tomohiro, who offered him good tea and suggested they talk in the back courtyard pavilion.

Tomohiro and Uchiha Fugaku prepared congratulatory gifts for Amado’s child, who was soon to be born. As the clans sent people to find suitable presents, Minato Namikaze considered giving the baby a Longevity Lock and planned to ask Kushina for advice.

• Uchiha Fugaku visited Tomohiro to discuss what gifts their clans should give Amado’s family.
• Tomohiro decided to send a strong Uzumaki clansman to buy fine fabrics and sewing materials so the clan could make clothes for the baby.
• Tomohiro secretly bought lower-quality materials in Konoha as a backup in case the overseas purchase failed.
• The major clans of Another World Konoha Village began preparing gifts after hearing that Amado’s wife was about to give birth.
• Minato Namikaze considered having a pure-gold Longevity Lock made and planned to ask Kushina what she thought.

Konoha’s families prepared congratulatory gifts for Amado and An'hua, while Minato Namikaze and Kushina settled on a gold Longevity Lock. As An'hua waited for her overdue baby, Amado brought her calming Chakra Fruit and reassured her that it was safe.

• Minato Namikaze and Kushina agreed to commission a pure-gold Longevity Lock engraved with cloud patterns for Amado’s child.
• Families throughout Konoha spent several days preparing gifts, while ordinary people largely remained unaware of the preparations.
• Amado asked An'hua repeatedly who their daughter would resemble, then brought her fruit when she grew annoyed.
• An'hua learned that the Yamanaka Clan and Nara Clan had cultivated calming Chakra Fruit and included the Akimichi Clan in their venture.
• An'hua worried that her baby was overdue and asked Amado for more fruit after he assured her it was safe for the child.
• Amado went to the kitchen to fetch more fruit, having handed his Back Mountain work to Clones and Sanzu Amado.

Amado anxiously waited as An'hua went into labor, and she safely gave birth to a daughter. The family welcomed the child while Torikaze began helping An'hua recover.

• Amado brought An'hua more fruit and reassured her that it was safe for her and the unborn baby.
• Four days later, An'hua's water broke, and Tsunade, A'gang, and Mito helped with the delivery while Amado and the others waited outside.
• Akeibi arrived to help and carried hot water into the room.
• An'hua gave birth to a healthy daughter, and A'gang invited Amado inside to see them.
• Amado praised An'hua and agreed that they would raise their daughter to live the life she wanted.
• Torikaze gave An'hua juice made from a Life Fruit to help restore her strength.

After An'hua gave birth to her daughter, Xin, Torikaze restored her strength and warned Amado to watch for postpartum mental illness. He also helped Amado plan how to handle gifts at Xin's one-month celebration without becoming indebted to other clans.

• An'hua rested with her newborn daughter as Amado celebrated their decision to name her Sanzu Xin.
• Torikaze used a Life Fruit to restore An'hua and advised her to rest during her postpartum confinement.
• Torikaze warned Amado that An'hua's anxious mood could lead to postpartum depression, and Amado promised to care for her.
• Torikaze explained that gifts from major clans could create obligations at Xin's one-month celebration and offered Chakra Herbs for return gifts.
• Amado returned to An'hua, promising to watch over her emotions and keep her company.

After Xin’s birth, Amado stayed by An'hua and their daughter while family members discussed a grand one-month celebration. Chisato and Kushina offered to help, and An'hua agreed to hold the event at Cloud Palace.

• Torikaze reassured Amado that other clans would eagerly accept Chakra Herbs as gifts at Xin’s celebration.
• Amado returned to An'hua and promised to care for her as she recovered from childbirth.
• An'hua welcomed Akeibi, who agreed to stay for dinner and visit the newborn.
• Chisato and Kushina offered to help An'hua plan Xin’s one-month celebration.
• An'hua agreed to hold the celebration at Cloud Palace because the Cloud Clan Grounds could not accommodate all the guests.

An'hua and Chisato chose Cloud Palace for Xin's celebration while Amado and Minato discussed village business and Akeibi's new friendships. Akeibi went out to meet her friends, determined to become a star despite the attention her golden hair drew.

• An'hua agreed to hold Xin's celebration at Cloud Palace after Chisato encouraged her to prepare a grand event.
• Amado told Akeibi that Torikaze had already agreed she could come to dinner with her father each evening.
• Minato returned from handling a large materials delivery for the Land of Water and learned that Amado and An'hua had named their newborn daughter Sanzu Xin.
• Minato reassured Akeibi that the Kirigakure envoys had only asked about Mei Terumi's well-being.
• Akeibi accepted that her friendships might not last beyond her studies and left to meet her friends, determined to win over Konoha's villagers and become a star.

Akeibi spent the day out in Konoha before meeting her father, Sanzu Amado, after work and returning with him to the Windcloud Clan’s celebration for Amado’s newborn daughter. The family and their guests gathered to eat and chat while Chisato’s clone watched the baby, giving An'hua a chance to relax.

• Akeibi went for a walk in the park, politely greeted villagers, and reflected on how her fame came largely from her identity and appearance.
• Sanzu Amado stayed late at the Factory to guide Orochimaru and Hiruko, then left for the banquet celebrating Amado’s newborn daughter.
• Akeibi waited for Sanzu Amado at the foot of the mountain and urged him to take care of his health as they headed home together.
• Amado welcomed Sanzu Amado back and drew him into a gathering attended by Hashirama's family and Kato's family.
• Konan brought Akeibi over to the women, where Tsunade praised her and discussed Rin’s talent for learning Super Strength.
• Akeibi asked about little Xin, and Chisato explained that her clone was watching the baby so An'hua could relax and chat.

Tsunade explained why Rin was suited to learn Super Strength as the Windcloud Clan gathered to celebrate An'hua's newborn daughter, Xin. A-Bai and the giant Cranes arrived, and A-Bai gave Xin a Phoenix feather that strengthened her fire-nature Chakra and bestowed a trace of Phoenix power.

• Tsunade told Akeibi that Rin had the talent and work ethic to learn Super Strength.
• A-Bai woke and flew into the courtyard, followed by Seiryu and Ryuufuu, eager to meet An'hua's newborn daughter.
• Torikaze introduced A-Bai to Sanzu Amado and Akeibi, and explained that Seiryu and Ryuufuu were establishing a new Sacred Ground with their Crane descendants.
• Chisato's clone brought out the sleeping Xin, and A-Bai gave her a burning feather that turned to ash and strengthened her fire-nature Chakra.
• Chisato welcomed the possibility of Xin becoming another disciple.

After Sanzu Xin’s birth, A-Bai strengthened the baby with a Phoenix feather, and the families celebrated her arrival. The chapter also revealed that Nawaki’s wedding date had been set, while Torikaze decided not to pressure Hogen about marriage.

• A-Bai gave the sleeping Sanzu Xin a Phoenix feather that strengthened her fire-nature Chakra and granted her a trace of Phoenix power.
• An'hua admired her newborn daughter as the family praised Xin and joked about how she might grow up.
• Hashirama and the others discussed Nawaki’s relationship with a Sarutobi girl and celebrated that the couple planned to marry that year.
• The major clans brought so many gifts for Xin that they nearly filled Amado’s house.
• Torikaze told Amado that Hashirama had pressured Nawaki to set a wedding date, though the betrothal gifts had not yet been given.
• Torikaze said he would leave Hogen’s marriage decisions to Hogen and would not rush him.

Torikaze and Amado discussed Nawaki’s wedding gift and agreed not to worry about it yet. As Xin’s one-month celebration approached, guests arrived in Konoha, and Amado welcomed En no Gyōja and the Tsuchigumo Clan.

• Torikaze told Amado he would let Hogen decide for himself whether and when to marry.
• Torikaze and Amado agreed that Cloud Palace would host Nawaki’s wedding and that they would choose gifts later.
• Nearly a month passed, and important figures from across the Shinobi World began arriving in Konoha for Xin’s celebration.
• Amado carried Xin through the crowded Cloud Clan Grounds while visitors praised her for staying calm and smiling.
• En no Gyōja arrived with the Tsuchigumo Clan and greeted Amado, promising to deliver their gift at the celebration.

At Amado and An'hua's wedding gathering, Amado welcomed the Tsuchigumo Clan and the Ouyashiro Clan, whose leaders had brought gifts and discussed their clan affairs. Oyakashiro Homura learned that Torikaze might be able to cure his father's illness, and the chapter ended with Homura eager to take Tsukiyomi to him.

• En no Gyōja greeted Amado and explained the Tsuchigumo Clan would bring a gift to the full-month banquet.
• Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi and Oyakashiro Homura arrived, and Homura told Amado that the clan's glassware business was expanding abroad.
• Oyakashiro Homura presented Amado with glass figurines of him and An'hua and promised another surprise for the banquet.
• Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi went to the quieter inner courtyard while Oyakashiro Homura joined the clan heads.
• Torikaze offered to cure Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi's illness, and Oyakashiro Homura gratefully accepted the offer.

Torikaze visited his old friend Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi and cured the illness that had plagued him for years. Tsukiyomi recovered and looked forward to spending more time with his family and neighbors.

• Oyakashiro Homura told Torikaze that his father was ill, and Torikaze promised to treat him.
• Torikaze left the clan heads’ discussions and found Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi in the courtyard.
• Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi explained that he had accepted his condition, but became hopeful when Torikaze offered to cure him.
• Torikaze used a gentle green glow to heal Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi in ten minutes.
• Oyakashiro Tsukiyomi thanked Torikaze and said he hoped to live long enough to meet his great-grandchild.