Chapter Summaries

Might Guy and Might Duy decided to change their embarrassing training habits and began a new routine designed not to disturb Konoha residents. At the Hatake family dinner, Kakashi doubted Guy would truly change, while his family discussed his grandfather’s health and Kakashi’s vacation.

• Might Guy and Might Duy agreed to redesign their training and stop doing things that damaged their image.
• Sakumo told Kakashi and Hatake how Guy had nearly been taken to the Military Police Force and had resolved to change.
• Kakashi questioned whether Guy could change, while Sakumo insisted he was sincere.
• Kakashi and Hatake left after Sakumo urged them to train, citing their vacation and past service as reasons not to.
• Might Guy and Might Duy jogged to a quiet training route, ran a circuit around Konoha’s Core Area and the Back Mountain, and prepared to complete a hundred laps.

Might Duy and Might Guy began a new training routine, running a registered route while Torikaze watched them and discussed Guy’s promised behavior changes with Minato. Minato agreed to find the father and son a suitable guard mission as he continued handling Konoha’s work and the Ninja Academy renovation.

• Might Duy and Might Guy ran laps around Konoha’s Core Area and the Back Mountain as part of their new training routine.
• Torikaze saw the pair running and considered whether Might Guy might eventually teach Taijutsu at the Ninja Academy.
• Torikaze told Minato he had seen them, and Minato explained Sakumo’s report about Guy promising to stop behaving strangely in public.
• Minato said the pair had registered their running route with the Military Police Force, and Torikaze urged him to keep an eye on Guy and give them missions.
• Minato agreed to look for a suitable guard mission while Amado worked on artificial arm transplants and Minato continued arranging the Ninja Academy renovation.

Torikaze began teaching Windcloud Mountain Cloud Release while Konoha’s leaders and workers stayed busy with their duties. Meanwhile, Uchiha Shintaro started putting Shisui and Itachi through harsh training, leaving them struggling to endure his chakra pressure.

• Amado continued working to overcome the rejection caused by White Zetsu limbs, while Minato focused on governing and renovating the Ninja Academy.
• Chisato took difficult missions, and Torikaze taught Windcloud Mountain the Cloud Swords technique after learning his father had neglected his Cloud Release training.
• Uchiha Shintaro accepted Shisui and Itachi’s request for special training and warned them that his methods would be strict.
• Shintaro unleashed his Mangekyō Sharingan and Kage-level chakra pressure, ordering Shisui and Itachi to endure it for the time it took an incense stick to burn.
• Shintaro increased the pressure as the boys began to adapt, and Shisui and Itachi struggled to continue through the first stage.

Shintaro trained Shisui and Itachi by subjecting them to intense pressure and challenging them to land an attack on him. The boys failed to touch him but impressed their elders, who discussed the Uchiha Clan’s future and its ties to Torikaze and Chisato.

• Shintaro made Shisui and Itachi endure his pressure until both boys collapsed, then praised their strong foundations.
• After a short rest, Shisui and Itachi attacked Shintaro with clones, shuriken, and ninjutsu, but he dodged everything without moving from his position.
• Kagami and Fugaku watched the spar and were impressed by the boys’ teamwork and Shintaro’s battle experience.
• Shisui asked whether Shintaro had used genjutsu, and Shintaro assured him that he had not and urged the boys to keep attacking.
• Kagami and Fugaku praised the boys’ determination and discussed the Uchiha Clan’s prospects, with Fugaku arguing that Torikaze and Chisato would help protect the clan’s standing.

Kagami and Fugaku discussed the Uchiha Clan’s future and the coming war, then sparred while Shintaro pushed Shisui and Itachi through increasingly difficult training. The boys began a pressure trial that tested whether they could reach Shintaro, but its outcome remained unresolved.

• Kagami agreed with Fugaku that the clan’s standing depended more on Torikaze and Chisato than on having a Six Paths-level ninja.
• Kagami and Fugaku discussed the war expected in eight years and urged Shisui and Itachi to build their combat skills for the battlefield.
• Kagami invited Fugaku to spar, and the two left to fight at a neighboring training ground.
• Shintaro stopped Shisui and Itachi’s training after Shisui managed to brush his clothes with the Body Flicker Technique, then set them a harder pressure trial.
• Shisui and Itachi struggled to move or use their techniques under Shintaro’s pressure, then coordinated attacks as Shintaro encouraged them to keep trying.

Itachi and Shisui endured Shintaro’s demanding training, while Kagami defeated Fugaku in their sparring match. After training, Itachi returned home and spent time caring for the clingy Sasuke.

• Itachi told Shisui to keep feinting while he looked for an opening, and Shisui and Itachi continued attacking Shintaro with shuriken, kunai, and a short blade.
• Shisui and Itachi trained for over half an hour before collapsing, while Kagami beat Fugaku in their separate sparring match.
• Shisui and Itachi discussed how Shintaro might leave when his reincarnation period arrived and agreed to make the most of his training while he was there.
• Itachi returned home, where Mikoto had prepared lunch, and Sasuke rushed out to greet him before Mikoto handed him over to his brother.
• Itachi washed Sasuke’s hands and promised to bring him delicious food if he behaved and listened to Mikoto.

Itachi reassured Sasuke that he would bring him food and agreed to take him to play with Naruto, while Fugaku praised Itachi’s training and discussed his spar with the Clan Head. The family planned a visit to the Windcloud Clan and reflected on how Torikaze had helped their Uchiha Clan avoid the fate of its counterpart in another world.

• Itachi told Sasuke to behave so he would bring him tasty food, and agreed to take him to see Naruto if Naruto was available.
• Fugaku praised Itachi’s training but advised him not to push himself too hard, and Itachi said he preferred to improve through battle.
• Fugaku admitted that the Clan Head had defeated him in their spar and described the Clan Head as far stronger than him.
• Mikoto served dinner and teased Fugaku that Itachi would surpass him, prompting Fugaku to defend his strength as a disciple of a Six Paths Level ninja.
• Fugaku said he would take Itachi and Sasuke to visit the Windcloud Clan if he was free, while Mikoto agreed to take Sasuke if a mission prevented him from going.
• Fugaku, Mikoto, and Itachi reflected on how Torikaze had prevented their Uchiha Clan from suffering the collapse faced by its counterpart in another world.

Fugaku reflected on the Uchiha Clan’s place in Konoha and wondered whether Obito might become Hokage, while Mikoto warned him not to discuss village politics aloud. Itachi left to train with Shisui, who brought him to meet a mysterious instructor.

• Fugaku and Mikoto discussed the Uchiha Clan’s history and the possibility of an Uchiha becoming Hokage, but Mikoto cautioned Fugaku against talking about it.
• Fugaku helped Mikoto clear the table while Itachi cared for little Sasuke.
• Itachi told his parents he was going to train with Shisui and left after reassuring Sasuke he would return by dinner.
• Shisui led Itachi to a cleared stretch of land near the factory on the Back Mountain, where they expected to meet a special instructor.
• A cloud of mist formed into a human shape, and Shisui apologized to his uncle for keeping him waiting.

Shisui and Itachi began months of strict training with Hogen, who coached them in Body Flicker and Fire Release. Five months later, Might Duy and Guy were running through Konoha's snow and vowed to help the Hatake Clan and Kakashi in return for their kindness.

• Shisui brought Itachi to a vacant mountain site, where Hogen arrived to train them.
• Shisui focused on refining his Body Flicker Technique, while Itachi chose to improve his Fire Release.
• Hogen drilled the boys throughout the afternoon, correcting their techniques and making them finish every task.
• Hogen said he would train them over the next few months, and Shisui and Itachi resolved to make the most of the opportunity.
• Five months later, Might Duy and Guy ran through the snow in their new tracksuits and noted that villagers treated them more warmly.
• Might Duy told Guy to remember the Hatake Clan's kindness and help Kakashi if he ever needed it.

After a snowy morning at the Cloud Clan Grounds, Torikaze discussed Amado’s successful limb-replacement experiment and arranged for a cautious human trial. The household made plans for the day, and Torikaze turned to Yahiko and Konan.

• Might Duy reminded Might Guy to repay the Hatake Clan’s kindness and encouraged him to challenge Kakashi after training.
• Torikaze cleared the snow and dispersed the clouds, while the household ate together and talked on their rest day.
• Amado told Torikaze that his experiment could provide disabled villagers with replacement arms and legs, and Torikaze proposed beginning trials with one volunteer under his supervision.
• Minato assured Torikaze that he had inspected the village and found no hidden problems.
• Torikaze invited the household to visit the Academy of Arts, while An'hua planned to help Xinyu at the Hokage Tower and Kushina offered to watch the children.
• Torikaze turned his attention to Yahiko and Konan.

Torikaze agreed to accompany Windcloud Mountain on a trip to the ruins of the Land of Lightning, with Minato joining them. The family planned to care for the children while the travelers prepared to leave.

• An'hua explained that she would temporarily handle easy matters while Xinyu took care of the difficult ones, and Kushina offered to watch Naruto and Xin when Mikoto brought Sasuke over.
• Torikaze asked Yahiko and Konan if they would go on another date, and they said they would stay home and help watch the children.
• Windcloud Mountain said he wanted to visit other villages, and Torikaze agreed to send a clone with him after learning he wanted to see the former Land of Lightning.
• Windcloud Mountain invited others to join the trip, and Minato accepted while Amado stayed behind because he could not sustain a clone for long.
• Torikaze and Windcloud Mountain settled on visiting the Land of Lightning's ruins first, followed by the Land of Iron or the Land of Water, while Hogen remained occupied with his job.

Torikaze and his companions settled their plans, sending Windcloud Mountain on a trip with two disguised clones while the others took on their duties. Torikaze and Chisato inspected the Academy of Arts, where he found students progressing and discipline improved.

• Torikaze and Minato agreed to accompany Windcloud Mountain on a trip to the Land of Lightning and nearby countries, while Hogen said he would keep teaching Shisui and Itachi for a few more months.
• Torikaze and Minato created disguised clones to guide and protect Windcloud Mountain, and Torikaze gave him sunglasses to conceal his Impure World Reincarnation appearance.
• Torikaze and Chisato went to inspect the Academy of Arts, while Kushina stayed home with the children and Yahiko and Konan asked her to tell them about her love story.
• Torikaze reviewed the Academy of Arts' records and reported that students were progressing on their chosen paths and that nearly all previously idle students had either improved or been removed.

Torikaze inspected the Academy of Arts and found that its students were training diligently and making progress. He praised the Head Teacher and promised to promote her if the students graduated with good results.

• Torikaze reviewed the Academy of Arts' records with Chisato and found that students had improved and most of the lazy ones had either changed or been removed.
• Torikaze and Chisato visited the training rooms, where they saw students practicing and Chisato found Pakura in the music room beside Kurenai Yuhi.
• Torikaze pointed out Killer B practicing in a corner and praised his effort and direction.
• Torikaze and Chisato discussed Akeibi and the others' plans to perform again after the New Year, while Torikaze reflected on the Academy's new employment purpose.
• Torikaze praised the Head Teacher's work and promised to promote her to Vice Dean if the students graduated with good results.

Torikaze inspected the Academy of Arts and Konoha Village School, delegating their management and agreeing to assess the teachers after the students graduated. Back at the Cloud Clan Grounds, Mikoto and Sasuke joined Torikaze, Chisato, and Kushina, and Sasuke went to find Naruto after Kushina reminded him to be kind to Xin.

• Torikaze promised the Head Teacher a promotion if the students graduated with good results, and she pledged to manage the Academy of Arts.
• Chisato suggested assessing the Academy's teachers and considering eliminated students as replacements, and Torikaze agreed to wait until graduation.
• Torikaze and Chisato inspected Konoha Village School, where they found improved study habits and Iruka managing the school effectively.
• Torikaze and Chisato returned to the Cloud Clan Grounds and met Mikoto and Sasuke there.
• Kushina told Sasuke to find Naruto and reminded him and Naruto to take care of Xin and share their toys and snacks with her.

Kushina and Mikoto chatted about raising children while Naruto and Sasuke found themselves with nothing to play with because Kushina had put Naruto’s toys away. After Naruto asked for them, Kushina brought out the toys, and the children happily played together.

• Kushina welcomed Torikaze, Chisato, Mikoto, and Sasuke back from their inspection, then sent Sasuke inside to find Naruto and Xin.
• Kushina and Mikoto relaxed over tea and discussed their children and whether to have more.
• Naruto and Sasuke realized they had no toys to play with, while Xin suggested they ask Kushina to get Naruto’s toys.
• Naruto and Sasuke cautiously asked Kushina for the toys, and she hurried to retrieve them.
• Naruto and Sasuke returned inside with the toys and began playing, while Mikoto reassured Kushina about her forgetfulness.

Kushina doubted herself as a mother, but Mikoto comforted her until she felt better. Meanwhile, Yahiko and Konan, bored at home, got Torikaze’s permission to visit Amado and look for something to do.

• Kushina fetched Naruto’s toys after realizing he and Sasuke had been quiet because they had nothing to play with.
• Kushina worried that her carelessness made her a failure, and Mikoto reassured her by sharing her own experience of struggling with motherhood.
• Mikoto reminded Kushina that her family accepted her flaws, and Kushina thanked her for the comfort.
• Yahiko and Konan discussed how Kusa Country’s development was progressing slowly and decided to ask Amado whether he needed help.
• Yahiko and Konan asked Torikaze for permission to leave, and he told them to return before dark.
• Konan joked that Amado’s experiments needed disabled test subjects, so Yahiko would not be useful as one.

Yahiko and Konan volunteered to help Amado recruit injured shinobi for risky transplant experiments, and Yahiko went to the Hyuga Clan to speak with one of the candidates. He arrived at the candidate’s courtyard, where a woman swept and a young boy practiced palm techniques.

• Yahiko and Konan asked Torikaze for permission to leave the Windcloud Clan, and he told them to return before dark.
• Yahiko and Konan visited Amado at the Science Department, where he gave them files on six injured and disabled shinobi who had volunteered for transplants and asked them to confirm each person’s participation.
• Yahiko and Konan split the six candidates between them, with Yahiko taking three.
• Yahiko went to the Hyuga Clan and followed a guard to the home of the candidate listed in his file.
• Yahiko arrived at the courtyard and saw a woman sweeping while a young boy practiced palm techniques.

Yahiko visited Hyuga Gen, a disabled former ninja, to assess him for Amado’s limb-regeneration experiment. He heard that Gen’s family was struggling but supported by the village and clan, and the chapter left Yahiko beginning his assessment.

• Yahiko arrived at the Hyuga Clan grounds and asked a guard to take him to Hyuga Gen.
• Yahiko saw Gen’s wife sweeping, his son practicing palm techniques, and Gen watching them with despair from his doorway.
• The guard explained that Gen’s son had earned praise from the Clan Head and that the family hoped the experiment might restore Gen’s limbs.
• Yahiko promised that Konoha would continue developing technology regardless of the experiment’s outcome.
• Yahiko met Gen’s family, asked about their living conditions, and learned that they spent most of their subsidies on their son’s growth and training.
• Gen told Yahiko that the Clan Head had treated them well and had arranged for his son to become Lord Neji’s sparring partner.

Yahiko visited Hyuga Gen’s family to assess whether he qualified for Amado’s risky limb reattachment experiment and explained the possible outcomes and compensation. After speaking privately with his wife and son, Hyuga Gen chose to accept the risk, believing someone had to take part for the technology to advance.

• Yahiko confirmed that Hyuga Gen’s circumstances met the experiment’s prerequisites and explained that the trial could fail or kill him.
• Yahiko offered Hyuga Gen’s family village support and compensation if the experiment failed, then gave him five minutes to decide privately.
• Hyuga Gen’s wife and son begged him not to risk his life, but he said the experiment could change their family’s fate.
• Hyuga Gen told his wife that someone had to make the sacrifice so Amado’s technology could develop.

Hyuga Gen agreed to undergo experimental surgery to restore his limb after Yahiko assured him that Lord Torikaze would be present to treat him if anything went wrong. Yahiko then set off to recruit a civilian ninja whose leg had been blown off while covering his teammates' retreat.

• Hyuga Gen's wife accepted his decision to join the experiment, and their son wished him good luck.
• Hyuga Gen told Yahiko he would participate even if the surgery might kill him, and signed the information file with his fingerprint.
• Yahiko revealed that Lord Torikaze would provide treatment throughout the surgery, easing the family's fears.
• Yahiko explained that Lady Tsunade would lead the surgery, Lord Torikaze would provide treatment, and Lord Amado would offer technical support.
• Yahiko left to visit the next candidate, an unmarried civilian ninja who had lost a leg to an Exploding Tag while covering his companions' retreat.