Chapter Summaries

Uchiha Gen returned to Konoha and spent the evening with Mikoto and the children. He persuaded Mikoto to use the Transformation Technique to imitate Kushina, while Mikoto considered sharing Gen with her best friend in the future.

• Uchiha Gen returned to Konoha, handled Military Police Force business, and came home to Mikoto.
• Itachi brought Uchiha Gen hot water, and Mikoto sent him to fetch Sasuke from training.
• Uchiha Gen hugged and kissed Mikoto in the kitchen, then asked her to transform into Kushina.
• Mikoto agreed, and Uchiha Gen promised Sasuke he would help him train to defeat Naruto.
• Mikoto considered inviting Kushina to share Uchiha Gen's affection before the family ate dinner and went to bed.

Uchiha Gen formally accepted Hyuga Neji as his apprentice at a ceremony hosted by the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, publicly demonstrating their alliance. Neji received a training plan and a summoning scroll, and the ceremony ended with the guests departing and the families staying for lunch.

• Uchiha Gen and Hyuga Hiashi held Neji's apprenticeship ceremony at the Uchiha Clan Estate, drawing Konoha's prominent clans and young heirs.
• Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu attended in place of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō, prompting guests to recognize the village leadership's wariness toward the two clans.
• Neji kowtowed to Uchiha Gen and offered him tea, formally becoming his disciple.
• Uchiha Gen gave Neji a training plan and a scroll that let him summon Gen's special Summoning Beast, then healed Neji's bitten thumb.
• The guests gradually left after the ceremony, while the Hyuga family, Kushina Uzumaki, and Naruto Uzumaki stayed at the Uchiha estate for lunch.

Uchiha Gen took Kurenai, Anko, and Yugao on a spring outing, where Anko became his girlfriend and the four spent the day eating, swimming, and playing games. After escorting the women home that night, Uchiha Gen secretly went to Kurenai’s house, having already told Mikoto about his plans.

• Uchiha Gen summoned a white python to bring picnic supplies to a lakeside clearing, where the four ate and relaxed before catching fish.
• Uchiha Gen admired the women in their swimsuits, and Anko offered to become his girlfriend; Kurenai and Yugao accepted her.
• The four cooked lunch, swam, and played hide-and-seek, during which Uchiha Gen flirted with Kurenai, Yugao, and Anko.
• Uchiha Gen and the three women spent the evening enjoying Konoha’s nightlife before he escorted them home.
• Uchiha Gen secretly went to Kurenai’s house for the night after informing Mikoto of his plans.

Uchiha Gen explained his plans to develop an immortal cultivation path and warned Shisui and Itachi that Danzo might be trying to turn them against him. A report that Mist planned to kill Pakura revealed an opportunity for Gen to interfere in Sand and potentially eliminate Danzo.

• Uchiha Gen focused his training on Natural Energy, his soul, and his physique while envisioning a new cultivation system for the Uchiha and the world.
• Shisui and Itachi told Uchiha Gen that Danzo had approached them and praised their potential, and Gen suspected the Konoha leadership wanted to divide the Uchiha and use them against him.
• Uchiha Gen advised Shisui and Itachi to maintain contact with Danzo while appearing gradually more receptive, and privately considered killing Danzo if necessary.
• A messenger delivered Suikazan Fuguki's report that Pakura would travel to Mist as Sand's envoy and that Mist intended to kill her under a secret agreement with Rasa.
• Uchiha Gen recognized Pakura's impending betrayal as a chance to gain influence in Sand and find a candidate to help eliminate Danzo.

Uchiha Gen visited the Mist camp, rewarded Suikazan Fuguki by killing the Hidden Mist ANBU Commander, and ordered him to recruit Juzo Biwa and Kisame Hoshigaki. He also tasked Fuguki with helping kill Rasa and Shimura Danzō, while planning to meet Pakura before she reached Kirigakure.

• Uchiha Gen arrived at the Mist camp and agreed to help Suikazan Fuguki become Anbu Commander by killing the current commander.
• Uchiha Gen infiltrated Kirigakure and the Hidden Mist ANBU headquarters, killed the commander, and returned with his corpse.
• Suikazan Fuguki confirmed the dead man’s identity and promised to dispose of the body.
• Uchiha Gen ordered Suikazan Fuguki to recruit Juzo Biwa and Kisame Hoshigaki, whom Fuguki described as powerful and dissatisfied with Mist’s policies.
• Uchiha Gen told Suikazan Fuguki to help kill Rasa and Shimura Danzō when the time was right.
• Suikazan Fuguki said Pakura would reach the island of Kirigakure in three days, and Uchiha Gen decided to meet her a day early.

Uchiha Gen explained his reasons for recruiting Juzo Biwa and Kisame Hoshigaki, asking them to help with two short-term targets and pursue his long-term goal of peace through a single country and ninja village. The two remained wary of betraying Kirigakure, and Juzo asked Gen to explain his plan.

• Suikazan Fuguki brought Juzo Biwa and Kisame Hoshigaki to a seaside canyon and revealed that he wanted them to serve Uchiha Gen.
• Juzo and Kisame objected to betraying Kirigakure, but Fuguki threatened to kill them if they refused.
• Uchiha Gen stopped Fuguki's threats and said he wanted the two men to join him in killing two people and pursuing peace.
• Gen described his long-term vision of one country and one ninja village, shocking Juzo, Kisame, and Fuguki.
• Juzo asked Uchiha Gen what his plan was.

Uchiha Gen outlined his plans for a unified ninja-led nation and persuaded Juzo Biwa and Kisame Hoshigaki to join him. The two accepted a Flying Thunder God Technique mark as a safeguard, while Suikazan Fuguki explained that it would let Uchiha Gen sense them wherever they went.

• Uchiha Gen described plans for infrastructure, education, regional development, and a nation governed by ninjas to create lasting peace.
• Juzo Biwa and Kisame Hoshigaki pledged themselves to Uchiha Gen after he promised Kirigakure favorable treatment if his goal succeeded.
• Kisame Hoshigaki and Juzo Biwa offered to accept restrictions to protect the secret, but Uchiha Gen initially insisted that he trusted them.
• Suikazan Fuguki argued that safeguards were necessary, and Kisame Hoshigaki and Juzo Biwa agreed that everyone should be treated equally.
• Uchiha Gen pressed the backs of Juzo Biwa and Kisame Hoshigaki's necks and placed Flying Thunder God Technique spatial marks on them, which Suikazan Fuguki said would let Uchiha Gen sense them anywhere in the world.

Uchiha Gen assigned Kisame Hoshigaki, Juzo Biwa, and Suikazan Fuguki missions to kill Rasa and Shimura Danzō, then arranged for Kisame and Juzo to defect after the war. The meeting ended with Kisame and Juzo asking to test Gen’s strength without his special Summoning Beasts or Flying Thunder God Technique.

• Uchiha Gen told the three Mist ninja to kill Fourth Kazekage Rasa and Konoha elder Shimura Danzō, explaining that their deaths would advance his plans to control Sunagakure and Konoha.
• Kisame Hoshigaki proposed defecting with Juzo Biwa after the war, while Uchiha Gen revealed that he had killed the Hidden Mist ANBU Commander and expected Fuguki to take the position.
• Uchiha Gen ordered Suikazan Fuguki to give Samehada to Kisame when Kisame defected, and Fuguki reluctantly agreed after Gen threatened to destroy the sword if it resisted.
• Uchiha Gen advised Kisame and Juzo to consider joining Akatsuki if the organization approached them.
• Kisame and Juzo asked Uchiha Gen to fight them without his special Summoning Beasts or Flying Thunder God Technique, and Gen agreed to prove his strength.

Uchiha Gen defeated Kisame Hoshigaki and Jūzō Biwa in a series of battles, then explained Sage Chakra and promised to teach them if they met the requirements. The next day, he secretly traveled to the Land of Water and found Pakura traveling alone.

• Kisame Hoshigaki and Jūzō Biwa attacked Uchiha Gen with swords and water techniques, but he countered them with lightning, powerful fire, and Sage Art.
• Uchiha Gen defeated their combined Thousand Eating Sharks and Water Dragon Bullet techniques with Sage Art: Great Fire Destruction, then broke their Great Shark Bullet and towering wave with Sage Art: Vacuum Serial Waves.
• Kisame asked why his Great Shark Bullet could not absorb Uchiha Gen's technique, and Uchiha Gen explained Sage Chakra and Sage Mode to Kisame and Jūzō.
• Uchiha Gen told Kisame and Jūzō he would teach them Sage Mode when they met its requirements, then left and told them to wait for his message.
• The next day, Uchiha Gen traveled secretly to the Land of Water through the Flying Thunder God Technique and found Pakura traveling alone.

Uchiha Gen followed Pakura to a meeting in Kirigakure territory and stopped an ambush that would have killed her. After defeating the Hidden Mist squad, he used genjutsu to make Pakura experience the death she had suffered in the original story.

• Uchiha Gen followed Pakura to the foggy mountain path where a Hidden Mist Ninja pretended to escort her before attempting to stab her.
• Uchiha Gen froze the attacker, then used Susanoo to shield Pakura from a volley of kunai.
• Uchiha Gen leaped onto the cliffs and extracted the souls and lifespans of the Hidden Mist Ninjas who were frightened by him.
• Uchiha Gen trapped the fleeing squad inside the Uchiha Flame Formation, and the flames killed their leading Jonin.
• Uchiha Gen scolded Pakura for trusting her former enemies and used his Mangekyō Sharingan to make her experience her original-story death.

Uchiha Gen used a genjutsu to show Pakura how she would have died and how Rasa had exploited her death, then helped her face the betrayal and kill the Hidden Mist Ninja who had ambushed her. Pakura planned to return to Sunagakure and conceal her suspicions while Uchiha Gen prepared to deal with Rasa; their moment together was interrupted by a spatial vortex.

• Uchiha Gen released the genjutsu, and Pakura admitted she would be more vigilant after experiencing her imagined death and seeing Rasa use it for his own gain.
• Pakura realized Rasa had betrayed her, and Uchiha Gen revealed that Suikazan Fuguki was one of his men and had alerted him to her danger.
• Pakura killed the bound Hidden Mist Ninja with Scorch Release, turning him into a mummified corpse.
• Pakura said she intended to return to Sunagakure and find a chance to force Rasa from power, but Uchiha Gen argued that Rasa had to be killed and said he would arrange it.
• Uchiha Gen and Pakura moved to kiss, but a spatial vortex appeared in the mist, and Uchiha Gen angrily recognized Obito.

Uchiha Gen and Pakura were attacked by Obito, who tried to ambush them with space-time ninjutsu and a massive Wood Release technique. Gen and his summons drove Obito away, then left the burning mountain path with Pakura as Kirigakure ninja arrived.

• Obito appeared inside the Uchiha Flame Formation and attacked Gen and Pakura with giant shuriken and Fire Release.
• Gen used Susanoo to block Obito’s attacks, while Pakura stayed alert beside him.
• Obito, possessed by White Zetsu, unleashed World of Trees Descent, but Gen, Pakura, and Gen’s summons destroyed the vines with fire, lightning, and wind.
• Obito used Kamui to retreat after his attacks failed, and Gen concealed that he could use the Flying Thunder God Technique.
• Gen dispelled the barrier and Susanoo, then flew away with Pakura on Qiangliang as Kirigakure ninja arrived.

Uchiha Gen comforted Pakura after leaving Kirigakure, then brought her to Konoha to meet his people and spend time together. He arranged a welcome lunch and teased her about village politics as they headed toward the Uchiha Clan Estate.

• Uchiha Gen took Pakura to an upscale hotel in the Land of Fire, where they ate, shopped, and spent the night together.
• At breakfast, Uchiha Gen invited Pakura to stay in Konoha and said he would accompany her to Sunagakure to demand compensation and an explanation.
• Uchiha Gen brought Pakura to Konoha and showed her around the village, where she admired its prosperity and greenery.
• Three members of the Konoha Military Police Force greeted Uchiha Gen, who introduced Pakura and assigned them errands for lunch, doubling their monthly salaries.
• Uchiha Gen teased Pakura about how leaders reward those who anticipate their needs, then the two shopped before heading to the Uchiha Clan Estate to help prepare lunch.

Uchiha Gen brought Pakura to his home, where she met Mikoto and his other partners and gradually became familiar with them. After two days together, Gen and Pakura left for Sunagakure.

• Uchiha Gen introduced Pakura to Sasuke and brought her home to meet Mikoto.
• Uchiha Gen introduced Pakura to Kurenai, Anko, and Yugao, who learned about her mission and welcomed her warmly.
• Uchiha Gen asked Kurenai, Anko, and Yugao to take the afternoon off, then privately spent time with Anko.
• Uchiha Gen spent the next two days with Pakura as she grew more familiar with the other women.
• Uchiha Gen and Pakura set off for Sunagakure after breakfast on the third morning.

Uchiha Gen and Pakura entered Sunagakure to confront Rasa, and Gen made his way to Rasa’s home while intimidating the Kazekage’s family and Yashamaru. He demanded that Rasa return at once, while Gaara reacted differently from the others to Gen’s killing intent.

• Uchiha Gen and Pakura arrived in Sunagakure and flew past its defenses, then Pakura led him toward Rasa’s home.
• Three Sand Village ANBU confronted them, but Uchiha Gen used his Sharingan to make them leave.
• Uchiha Gen hypnotized Kankuro into letting them inside, where they met Temari, Gaara, and Yashamaru.
• Uchiha Gen told Yashamaru he had come to settle accounts with Rasa and seek justice for Pakura, then demanded that Rasa return immediately.
• Uchiha Gen released part of his killing intent, frightening Yashamaru, Temari, and Kankuro, before Pakura persuaded him to stop; Gaara reacted differently from the others.

Uchiha Gen subdued Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro after Gaara nearly lost control, then sent Yashamaru to fetch Rasa. He spoke with Gaara about Naruto and offered to use his Sealing Jutsu to help Gaara sleep, leaving the children in his power as he awaited Rasa.

• Gaara began losing control, and Uchiha Gen used Susanoo to block his sand and restrain him while binding Temari and Kankuro when they charged.
• Yashamaru begged Uchiha Gen to spare the children, and Gen assured him he would not kill them before ordering him to bring Rasa.
• Uchiha Gen subdued Gaara with a genjutsu, but Shukaku broke it from inside Gaara’s Sealing Space and defied Gen.
• Uchiha Gen released the three children and told Gaara about Naruto, whose mother and elders loved him and who had friends.
• Temari and Kankuro comforted Gaara, and Uchiha Gen offered to use his Sealing Jutsu to help him sleep well.

Uchiha Gen reinforced Gaara’s seal so Shukaku could no longer prevent him from sleeping, then faced Rasa after the Kazekage arrived to inspect the seal. Rasa ordered Pakura to stand behind him, and Gen smashed the dining table in anger.

• Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro agreed to Uchiha Gen’s conditions, and he used the Spirit Sealing Seal to weaken Shukaku’s influence over Gaara.
• Gaara said Shukaku was angry, and the siblings massaged Gen as payment while he waited for Rasa to arrive.
• Rasa arrived with Chiyo and Ebizo and learned that Gen had reinforced Gaara’s seal; Chiyo confirmed Gaara could sleep safely.
• Gen went to the kitchen and ate with Pakura, who ignored Rasa when she greeted Chiyo and Ebizo.
• Rasa confronted Gen and told Pakura to stand behind him, and Gen smashed the table with his chopsticks.

Uchiha Gen confronted Rasa over Pakura’s ambush and accused him of trading her life for peace with Kirigakure. He threatened Sunagakure and challenged Rasa, while his mention of the Third Kazekage left Rasa fearing for his position.

• Uchiha Gen accused Rasa of arranging Pakura’s death in exchange for a ceasefire with Kirigakure, but Rasa denied the charge and blamed a Mist plot.
• Uchiha Gen declared he had come as Pakura’s boyfriend, threatened Sunagakure with attacks by himself and Orochimaru, and rejected Rasa’s warnings about diplomatic consequences.
• Chiyo and Ebizo tried to calm the confrontation, but Uchiha Gen mocked Rasa and questioned whether he was strong enough to challenge him.
• Rasa, enraged by Gen’s taunts, accepted his challenge, while Chiyo asked whether Gen had seen the missing Third Kazekage.
• Uchiha Gen said he wanted to test Rasa’s abilities and asked Chiyo whether they needed to discuss the matter there.

Uchiha Gen revealed that the Third Kazekage and Sasori had been seen with Akatsuki, while withholding the Third Kazekage’s fate, and arranged a test of his strength with Rasa. He and Rasa met west of Sunagakure, where their battle began.

• Uchiha Gen said Pakura should become an elder, and Chiyo, Ebizo, and Rasa agreed to the proposal in principle.
• Uchiha Gen told Chiyo, Ebizo, and Rasa that he had seen the Third Kazekage and Sasori with a woman from Akatsuki, but he withheld further details as classified information.
• Rasa said Sunagakure would investigate, while Chiyo and Ebizo took heart from learning that the Third Kazekage and Sasori might still be alive.
• Uchiha Gen compensated Rasa for the damaged tableware, took Pakura by the hand, and challenged Rasa to meet him ten kilometers west of Sunagakure.
• Uchiha Gen and Pakura flew west on Qiangliang, while Rasa followed on a cushion of sand and Chiyo and Ebizo traveled on foot.
• Uchiha Gen and Rasa charged at each other as their battle began.

Uchiha Gen defeated Rasa in a battle that showcased his superior speed and powerful aerial attacks, then accepted Rasa’s decision to end the fight. Afterward, Gen spent the afternoon and dinner with Pakura before departing for Konoha.

• Uchiha Gen outmaneuvered Rasa in close combat and pierced his gold dust defenses with lightning.
• Rasa unleashed gold dust spears and a massive wave, but Uchiha Gen countered with wind techniques and aerial attacks from Qiangliang and Zhurong.
• Rasa sheltered underground from Gen’s fire dragon, then emerged at the edge of the thundercloud and lost a sand clone to Qiangliang’s lightning.
• Uchiha Gen asked whether Rasa wished to continue, and Rasa ended the fight, acknowledged Gen’s strength, and promised to fulfill his commitment.
• Uchiha Gen returned to Sunagakure with Pakura, shared lunch and dinner with her, and left for Konoha after sunset.