Recaps

Uchiha Gen settled into life in Konoha as Danzo’s political ambitions collapsed and Orochimaru withdrew from the Hokage contest. Obito framed Gen for Fugaku’s murder, but Gen defended himself before the Uchiha, while the village leadership began investigating the killings and seeking to keep him loyal to Konoha.

• Uchiha Gen brought Anna Uzumaki and Karin Uzumaki to Kushina Uzumaki, who protected them from Danzo’s attempt to claim them for Root and secured Anna a chance to work at Konoha Hospital.
• Danzo challenged Orochimaru’s Hokage candidacy with accusations over the forbidden technique, and Orochimaru withdrew in exchange for freedom to pursue his research, and Uchiha Gen later helped him rob Root’s and Danzo’s vaults.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi forced Danzo to abandon his bid for Hokage, while Obito Uchiha planned to frame Uchiha Gen and used a disguised White Zetsu to obtain Gen’s Chakra.
• Obito Uchiha and Tobi ambushed Fugaku Uchiha’s party in the Land of Whirlpools, killed Fugaku and his escorts, and left Uchiha Daa alive after making Tobi impersonate Gen.
• Uchiha Daa returned to Konoha and accused Uchiha Gen of the killings, prompting the clan to summon Gen to Naka Shrine and prepare to interrogate him.
• Uchiha Gen revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan, challenged flaws in Uchiha Daa’s account, and convinced most of the clan that White Zetsu had imitated him and framed him.
• Setsuna Uchiha urged Mikoto Uchiha to join Gen’s household as the clan considered its next leader, while Uchiha Daa led a party to retrieve the dead.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to investigate Fugaku’s death and told his advisers to conciliate Uchiha Gen, while ordering Danzo to focus on Root and the mysterious attacker.

Uchiha Gen became clan head and Military Police Force chief, introduced a ninjutsu exchange system, and fought the bounty hunters sent after him. After developing his own Sage Mode at Ryūchi Cave, he returned to Konoha and reunited with Mikoto.

• After Fugaku’s death, Itachi awakened his Sharingan and sought training from Uchiha Gen, who outlined his plans for ninja-led governance.
• Uchiha Gen defeated Narisawa in the clan vote, became Clan Head, and took charge of the Military Police Force.
• Setsuna arranged for Mikoto, Itachi, and Sasuke to live with Gen, who welcomed them and began supporting the family.
• Gen developed the Ninjutsu Point Exchange System, won support among the Uchiha, and faced objections from Danzo and other clan leaders.
• After leaving Konoha, Gen ambushed the bounty hunters pursuing him, defeated Kakuzu, and agreed to spare him in exchange for services.
• Gen and Orochimaru passed Ryūchi Cave’s trials, and Gen created a Sage Mode that greatly enhanced his techniques without the usual risks.
• After studying at Ryūchi Cave, Gen met Tsunade and Shizune, then returned to Konoha and reunited with Mikoto.

Uchiha Gen expanded the Military Police Force, forced Konoha’s leaders to confront Danzo’s interference, and backed the Hyuga Clan during its crisis with Cloud. After Cloud challenged the Uchiha, Gen protected Itachi and Shisui with safeguards and led them into a staged duel that escalated into a battle with the Fourth Raikage.

• Uchiha Gen opened the Military Police Force to outsiders, then confronted Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo after Root intimidated the successful recruits, securing an apology, compensation, and two Root members.
• Uchiha Gen arranged for Fū Yamanaka and Torune Aburame to return to clan life and join Itachi’s future team, while Konoha and Cloud prepared to sign a peace treaty.
• After Cloud’s leader died during an attempted abduction of Hinata Hyuga, Uchiha Gen urged Hiashi Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga to resist sacrificing Hizashi and challenge Cloud over its actions.
• Uchiha Gen detained and interrogated the Kumo Delegation, then stood with Hiashi Hyuga against Raizo’s demands and promised to fund Konoha’s war effort if conflict began.
• Kumogakure’s leaders planned a challenge against Uchiha Gen, Shisui, and Itachi, with a possible ambush in the Land of Hot Water, and sent Gen the terms through Kakashi.
• Uchiha Gen added the Lightning Body Forging Technique to the stakes, summoned Shisui and Itachi, and sealed protective genjutsu into their Sharingan before traveling with them to White Sea Gorge.
• Itachi defeated Kattei after Yoshimei interfered, and Uchiha Gen killed Yoshimei with a fear-based genjutsu before using Susanoo and lightning to stop the Cloud forces’ attack.
• Itachi killed Kattei and Shisui fought Darui until Uchiha Gen ended their match and accepted the Fourth Raikage’s challenge, trapping the Raikage in a swamp after wounding him.

Uchiha Gen secured Kumogakure’s Lightning Body Forging Technique, cultivated allies in Kirigakure, and rescued Pakura from a planned betrayal. He brought her to Sunagakure, confronted Rasa, and left after defeating him and securing his commitment.

• Uchiha Gen defeated Kumogakure’s forces, infiltrated the village, and took the Lightning Body Forging Technique before escaping with Mabui.
• Uchiha Gen recruited Suikazan Fuguki, Jūzō Biwa, and Kisame Hoshigaki to help kill Rasa and Shimura Danzō and advance his vision of lasting peace.
• Uchiha Gen rescued Pakura from the Hidden Mist ambush, showed her the truth of Rasa’s betrayal, and drove off Obito’s attack.
• Uchiha Gen brought Pakura to Konoha, introduced her to his family and companions, and then accompanied her to Sunagakure.
• Uchiha Gen restrained Gaara when Shukaku stirred, reassured him by telling him about Naruto, and used the Spirit Sealing Seal to weaken Shukaku’s influence.
• Uchiha Gen accused Rasa of arranging Pakura’s death, proposed making her an elder, and challenged Rasa to a fight.
• Uchiha Gen defeated Rasa in battle, and Rasa acknowledged his strength and promised to fulfill his commitment before Gen returned to Konoha.