Chapter Summaries

Shen Fei settled in a valley residence, trained Haku and Karin in medical ninjutsu, and explored Orochimaru’s research and advanced laboratory. After confirming that Sasuke’s cells fused perfectly with Hashirama Senju’s, Shen Fei told Sasuke that Wood Style could help reduce the Sharingan’s side effects.

• Shen Fei moved from the underground shelter to a valley residence and assigned Haku and Karin to learn medical ninjutsu.
• Shen Fei examined Karin’s Uzumaki constitution and reflected on the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools and Konoha’s treatment of the Uzumaki Clan.
• Orochimaru emerged from seclusion, met Red Queen, and accepted Shen Fei’s offer to use the laboratory.
• Shen Fei asked Orochimaru for Konoha’s Wood Style experiment records and cells from Hashirama Senju and Konoha’s successful Wood Style user.
• Shen Fei combined Hashirama Senju’s cells with Sasuke’s and found they fused perfectly.
• Shen Fei called Sasuke over and explained that Wood Style could greatly reduce the Sharingan’s side effects.

Shen Fei confirmed that Sasuke had fused perfectly with the First Hokage Cells and offered Orochimaru a way to reproduce the process. When Itachi and Kisame arrived in the Land of Rice Fields, Shen Fei faced Itachi and broke free of his Tsukuyomi, leaving Itachi injured and attacking with ninjutsu.

• Shen Fei confirmed Sasuke's successful fusion with the First Hokage Cells, and Orochimaru agreed to provide test subjects for further experiments.
• Shen Fei, Orochimaru, Kabuto, and Zabuza spotted Itachi and Kisame traveling through the Land of Rice Fields.
• Zabuza and Kisame left the road to fight while Itachi questioned Shen Fei about his identity, Sasuke, and Konoha.
• Itachi trapped Shen Fei in Tsukuyomi, but Shen Fei stepped down from the cross and broke the illusion, injuring Itachi with the backlash.
• Itachi leaped back, threw shuriken and kunai at Shen Fei, and began forming hand seals for Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu.

Shen Fei evaded Itachi’s attacks while Zabuza fought Kisame, and the two Akatsuki members withdrew before the battle was settled. Back at the base, Shen Fei warned Orochimaru that repeatedly changing bodies damaged his soul, then helped him fuse the First Hokage Cells and learned ninjutsu during the quiet days that followed.

• Itachi attacked Shen Fei with concealed weapons and the Great Fireball Technique, but Shen Fei escaped Amaterasu using a prepared Substitution Technique.
• Itachi used the Crow Substitution Technique and tried to surround Shen Fei with Amaterasu, while Shen Fei held back because Itachi was Sasuke’s opponent.
• Kisame and Zabuza clashed with Water Style techniques, then Kisame used the Hidden Mist Technique to help the wounded Itachi retreat.
• Orochimaru asked why Shen Fei had let Itachi and Kisame go, and Shen Fei explained that Itachi still had hidden Mangekyo Sharingan powers.
• Shen Fei told Orochimaru that changing bodies damaged his soul and that his reincarnation technique could not make him immortal.
• Shen Fei helped Orochimaru fuse the First Hokage Cells and learned ninjutsu while the Land of Rice Fields remained peaceful.

Shen Fei gained Wood Release after fusing with First Hokage Cells and reflected on the Sharingan’s powers before choosing to keep his own eyes. When Orochimaru learned that the Hidden Sound Village had been invited to Konoha’s joint Chunin Exam, he proposed using the opportunity to surprise his teacher and obtain Konoha’s Scroll of Seals.

• Shen Fei explained how First Hokage Cells strengthened Sasuke and Orochimaru, then tested the three-tomoe Sharingan Orochimaru gave him before removing them.
• Shen Fei fused with First Hokage Cells and demonstrated Wood Release, bringing him halfway toward his goal.
• Sasuke’s rapid progress let him fight Zabuza evenly after learning Silent Killing techniques and incorporating lessons from Kimimaro and the Sound Four.
• Shen Fei discussed Kimimaro’s hereditary illness with Orochimaru and continued researching a cure without using the herb that could cure all diseases.
• Yakushi Kabuto reported that the Hidden Sound Village had been invited to Konoha’s joint Chunin Exam, and Orochimaru planned to use it to surprise his teacher and pursue the Scroll of Seals.

Shen Fei, Sasuke, and Karin entered Konoha as Sound Village genin to take part in the joint Chunin Exams, while Shen Fei remained interested in the Scroll of Seals and Orochimaru's plans. Their arrival ended with an unexpected encounter at Ichiraku Ramen, where Naruto was eating alongside Jiraiya.

• Shen Fei explained his interest in Konoha's Scroll of Seals, and Orochimaru selected Dosu's trio to represent the Sound Village in the Chunin Exams.
• Shen Fei invited Sasuke to return to Konoha for the exams and asked whether he wanted Danzo captured, but Sasuke insisted on killing Danzo himself.
• Shen Fei, Sasuke, and Karin obtained Sound Village credentials and traveled toward Konoha, while Dosu's trio traveled separately.
• Shen Fei searched for Tsunade along the way, but learned that the Big Fat Sheep had already left; he also spotted Grass Village shinobi and Gaara's group on the road.
• The trio entered Konoha, toured the village, and went to Ichiraku Ramen, where they found Naruto eating with Jiraiya.
• Jiraiya noticed the Sound Village forehead protectors and grew wary of Shen Fei's group because of Orochimaru's connection to the village.

Shen Fei explored Konoha with Sasuke and Karin as the Chunin Exams began, while Yakushi Kabuto discussed Danzo and the Scroll of Seals with him. Shen Fei’s group passed the first stage but withdrew before the forest stage, leaving the exam behind.

• Shen Fei ate at Ichiraku Ramen, where Naruto reunited with Sakura and Sai before leaving with Jiraiya to meet Kakashi.
• Sasuke dismissed Naruto and Sakura’s hopes of bringing him back, then trained while Shen Fei secretly visited Hokage Rock and met Yakushi Kabuto.
• Kabuto discussed Danzo and the search for the Scroll of Seals with Shen Fei, who learned that people from Kabuto’s orphanage still hoped he would return.
• Shen Fei, Sasuke, and Karin joined the Chunin Exams, ignored the written test, and passed after Naruto’s resolve inspired the remaining genin.
• At Training Ground Forty-Four, Shen Fei withdrew his group from the second stage, and examiner Anko accepted their decision.

Shen Fei watched the Chunin Exam preparations while Sasuke retrieved money from the Uchiha district, and Naruto trained with the Rasengan. As the official matches approached, Shen Fei joined Kabuto and Orochimaru to witness the planned assassination of Rasa, which began in the Land of Rivers.

• Shen Fei and Sasuke visited the ruined Uchiha district, then met Cat Granny, who agreed to help Sasuke.
• Shen Fei observed the changed Chunin Exam matchups and watched Naruto train to use the Rasengan.
• Kabuto brought Shen Fei to meet Orochimaru and Kimimaro, and Shen Fei agreed to watch Orochimaru confront Rasa.
• Shen Fei entered the Mirror Dimension while Orochimaru prepared an ambush in the Land of Rivers.
• Rasa arrived with two Anbu, recognized Orochimaru, and faced Orochimaru's Hidden Shadow Snake Hands.

Orochimaru, Kimimaro, and Yakushi Kabuto attacked Rasa, exploiting the water around them to weaken his Gold Dust and wear down his Chakra. Rasa fought back and escaped to land, but he was nearly exhausted and still faced the three attackers.

• Orochimaru and Kimimaro ambushed Rasa and the two Anbu, forcing Rasa to defend them with Gold Dust.
• Orochimaru used Water Dragon Bullet Technique and Ten Thousand Snake Net while Kimimaro continued attacking, forcing Rasa to spend Chakra protecting himself.
• Rasa escaped the snake attack by sending out three puppet doubles, but Yakushi Kabuto intercepted the real Rasa as he fled.
• Rasa used the Gold Dust armor on his body to attack Orochimaru, Kimimaro, and Yakushi Kabuto, then tried to escape through the air.
• The three attackers drove Rasa down from the sky, and he used a reef to make more Gold Dust before fighting his way onto land, nearly out of strength.

Shen Fei watched Orochimaru, Kimimaro, and Yakushi Kabuto kill Rasa, then followed the Chunin Exam as Naruto defeated Neji and the matches advanced. The invasion began when Yakushi Kabuto’s genjutsu put most of the arena to sleep and the Fourth Kazekage took the Third Hokage hostage.

• Kimimaro endured Rasa’s final attack long enough for Orochimaru to kill him, but the effort left Kimimaro badly injured.
• Orochimaru took Rasa’s corpse to a remote valley, then entered Konoha disguised as the Fourth Kazekage while Shen Fei and Yakushi Kabuto slipped into the village.
• Naruto’s Rasengan clashed with Neji’s Rotation, and Shikamaru surrendered to Temari after trapping her with Shadow Possession Technique.
• Yakushi Kabuto cast Temple of Nirvana Technique over the arena, causing most spectators and genin, including Hinata, to fall asleep.
• Sakura dispelled the genjutsu and began waking others as Kakashi ordered her to help; he then saw the Fourth Kazekage take the Third Hokage hostage.

Orochimaru disguised himself as the Fourth Kazekage and launched an assault on Konoha, trapping the Third Hokage inside a barrier as battles spread across the village. Shen Fei brought Sasuke to witness the war, and they entered the barrier to confront the Third Hokage.

• Orochimaru revealed himself after the Sound Four trapped him and the Third Hokage inside the Four Violet Flames Formation, while Maki withdrew Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro from the failed alliance.
• Jiraiya arrived on Konoha’s eastern front and destroyed the attacking three-headed serpents, boosting the village’s morale.
• Shen Fei showed Sasuke the war’s effects on Konoha’s civilians and discussed the suffering caused by conflict, including the Hidden Rain Village’s losses.
• Shen Fei and Sasuke reached the arena after Kakashi and Guy defeated the Sound ninja, and Sasuke declared that the Uchiha blood debt would be paid.
• Shen Fei grabbed Sasuke and used space-time ninjutsu to enter the barrier, leaving Kakashi and Guy outside.

Shen Fei brought Sasuke into the Four Violet Flames Formation, where Sasuke confronted the Third Hokage over Konoha’s treatment of the Uchiha and Naruto’s parents. As the battle outside turned in Konoha’s favor and the Hidden Sand retreated, Orochimaru summoned the First and Second Hokage to face the Third.

• Kakashi, Orochimaru, and the Third Hokage recognized how dangerous Shen Fei’s spatial exchange ability was after he appeared inside the barrier with Sasuke.
• Sasuke accused the Third Hokage of suppressing the Uchiha Clan and clinging to power, then Shen Fei revealed allegations about Naruto’s childhood and the deaths of Minato and Kushina.
• The Third Hokage attacked Sasuke and Shen Fei with shuriken and fire, but Shen Fei blocked the attacks and struck him before he escaped with a Substitution Technique.
• Naruto rejected Shen Fei’s accusations, while the people nearby learned that Naruto was Minato’s son; Maki ordered the Hidden Sand forces to retreat as Konoha’s counterattack gained strength.
• At Shen Fei’s request, Orochimaru summoned the First Hokage and Second Hokage, who recognized the elderly Third Hokage as their former student, Monkey.

Shen Fei confronted the Third Hokage over Konoha’s alleged cover-ups and the Uchiha Clan’s destruction, while Orochimaru attacked his former teacher with Wood Release. Shen Fei escaped the Third Hokage’s Dead Demon Consuming Seal with Sasuke, then faced Jiraiya as Orochimaru and the Hokage were caught in the sealing technique.

• Orochimaru stopped the First and Second Hokage from breaking free of Edo Tensei, and Sasuke accused the Second Hokage of policies that led to the Uchiha Clan’s extermination.
• Shen Fei challenged the Third Hokage over the deaths of Minato Namikaze, Sakumo Hatake, Hyuga Hizashi, and Kato Dan, and questioned why Minato had been unable to control Anbu or Root.
• The Third Hokage prepared to kill Shen Fei with the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, while Orochimaru attacked him with Wood Release and the Kusanagi Sword.
• Shen Fei teleported himself and Sasuke out of the barrier, sent Sasuke away, and fought off the charging Anbu with a storm of leaves.
• Jiraiya blocked most of Shen Fei’s leaves with the Ninja Art: Lion’s Mane Technique, while the Third Hokage’s Dead Demon Consuming Seal caught the First and Second Hokage and began struggling with Orochimaru.

Shen Fei exposed Konoha's mistreatment of Naruto and Danzo's role in the deaths of Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, then rescued Orochimaru and stole the Sealing Scroll while fighting off Konoha's ninja. As Konoha struggled to contain the fallout, Naruto's confusion over his parents' deaths drove him toward releasing a third tailed form.

• Shen Fei told Jiraiya that Danzo had helped mistreat Naruto and had been responsible for the deaths of Jiraiya's students Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.
• The Third Hokage sealed Orochimaru's hands with the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, and Shen Fei used spatial substitution to rescue Orochimaru and the Sound Four from Konoha's forces.
• Shen Fei infiltrated the Hokage Building, knocked out the Anbu guarding the Sealing Scroll, and took the scroll before escaping Konoha's encirclement.
• Shen Fei used a blinding Lumos spell to counter the Nara Clan's shadow techniques, clashed with Kakashi and Jiraiya, and fled after Konoha's Aburame Clan attacked with insects.
• Nara Shikaku halted most of the pursuit and recognized that Shen Fei's revelations threatened Konoha's unity, while Naruto confronted Sasuke and Sakura in the forest.
• Naruto's anguish over the Third Hokage's actions and his parents' deaths unleashed a surge of red Chakra, and a third tail began to emerge.

Shen Fei stopped Naruto’s rampage, rescued the badly wounded Kabuto from Root, and left with him and Sasuke. Hiashi explained the circumstances behind Hizashi’s death and the Caged Bird Cursed Seal to Neji, while Shen Fei and Orochimaru discussed the Third Hokage, prophecy, and the changes Shen Fei had caused.

• Shen Fei bound three-tailed Naruto with wood-like vines, then left Kakashi and Jiraiya to handle him when they arrived.
• Shen Fei rescued the wounded Kabuto from Root, defeated the pursuing members with a leaf Dragon, and escaped with Kabuto and Sasuke.
• Hiashi confirmed Hinata was safe, then told Neji that Hizashi’s death involved avoiding war and explained why the Hyuga Clan kept the Caged Bird Cursed Seal.
• Shen Fei met Orochimaru at a Sound Village base and discussed the Third Hokage’s responsibility for Naruto’s treatment and his respect for Minato Namikaze.
• Shen Fei described his knowledge as a single prophecy altered by the Butterfly Effect, and Orochimaru asked him to remove the seal on his hands.

Shen Fei failed to restore Orochimaru’s sealed hands, then studied the Scroll of Seals and learned Wood Release and the Flying Thunder God Technique. As Konoha faced rising threats from the Hidden Stone and Hidden Cloud Villages, Orochimaru traveled with Shen Fei to meet Tsunade and ask her for help.

• Shen Fei examined Orochimaru’s soul and found that the Dead Demon Consuming Seal had left his hands beyond ordinary physical and magical healing.
• Shen Fei copied the Scroll of Seals, used Multiple Shadow Clones to train, and mastered Wood Release: Four-Pillar Home Technique and the Flying Thunder God Technique.
• The Hidden Stone Village sent shinobi toward the Land of Fire, while the Fourth Raikage demanded an explanation from Konoha and threatened retaliation; the Hidden Sand Village reached a reconciliation with Konoha.
• Orochimaru decided to seek Tsunade’s help restoring his hands and traveled to Tanzaku Quarters with Shen Fei, while Sasuke continued training with Zabuza and Karin.
• Orochimaru confronted Tsunade in a tavern, and Tsunade crushed her sake flask before agreeing to talk outside.

Tsunade refused Orochimaru’s offer to revive Nawaki and Kato Dan in exchange for healing his hands, and declared she would capture him as Konoha’s Fifth Hokage. Their battle escalated into a clash between the Three Sannin’s summoned beasts, threatening the nearby Tanzaku Quarters.

• Orochimaru offered to revive Nawaki and Kato Dan if Tsunade healed his hands, then gave her until the next day to decide.
• Shen Fei returned the Scroll of Seals and revealed that Jiraiya and Naruto had arrived in Tanzaku Quarters.
• Tsunade refused Orochimaru’s deal and announced that she would become the Fifth Hokage and stop him.
• Tsunade attacked Orochimaru while Shizune fought Kabuto, and Tsunade’s powerful blows battered Orochimaru without defeating him.
• Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade summoned Manda, Gamabunta, and Katsuyu, whose battle shook the town.
• Jiraiya began using Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld as the summoned beasts’ battle threatened nearby buildings.

Jiraiya and Tsunade defeated Manda and Kabuto, and Naruto’s persistence helped Tsunade overcome her hemophobia. Shen Fei left with Orochimaru after defeating Tsunade in a clash, while Tsunade returned to Konoha and accepted the role of Fifth Hokage.

• Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Gamabunta trapped Manda in a swamp and ignited the oil covering it, forcing Manda to flee to the Summoning World.
• Kabuto used Tsunade’s hemophobia against her, but Naruto fought him until Tsunade overcame her fear of blood and drove Kabuto away.
• Shen Fei returned the Scroll of Seals to Tsunade, but Jiraiya caught it with his hair and Tsunade questioned Shen Fei’s intentions toward Konoha.
• Tsunade attacked Shen Fei as he and Orochimaru prepared to leave, but Shen Fei broke her right hand and sent her flying.
• Tsunade healed herself with Creation Rebirth, then let Jiraiya stop her from pursuing Shen Fei and Orochimaru.
• Tsunade returned to Konoha with Jiraiya, Naruto, and Shizune and declared herself the Fifth Hokage.

Tsunade returned to Konoha, confronted the Hidden Cloud envoys, and prepared to become Hokage while learning of troubling questions about the Senju Clan. At Orochimaru’s southern base, Shen Fei freed Suigetsu Hozuki and introduced him to Sasuke as a potential member of the Snake Squad.

• Tsunade ordered the Hidden Cloud envoys to leave Konoha by the end of the day and dared the Fourth Raikage to start a war.
• Tsunade took control of the Hokage Office, heard Shikaku’s account of the village’s problems, and announced that her inauguration would be held the next day.
• Shen Fei studied the Hydrification Technique at Orochimaru’s southern base and released Suigetsu Hozuki from his glass tank.
• Suigetsu Hozuki challenged Sasuke, but Sasuke defeated him with Lightning Release and the Sharingan.
• Suigetsu agreed to join Sasuke’s group and then recognized Zabuza when he saw him at the base.

Shen Fei restrained Jugo and learned more about the Cursed Seal before agreeing to take Sasuke to Ryūchi Cave, where they passed its fog trial and were brought before the White Snake Sage. The chapter ended with the White Snake Sage acknowledging Shen Fei’s arrival from another world.

• Suigetsu tried to take Zabuza’s Kubikiribocho, but Haku froze his feet and Shen Fei told him to find another of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen’s blades.
• Shen Fei restrained Jugo with Wood Release and examined his unusual cells, connecting them to Orochimaru’s Cursed Seal and deciding to visit Ryūchi Cave.
• Sasuke asked to accompany Shen Fei, and Shen Fei agreed to take him to Ryūchi Cave so he could seek a contract.
• Shen Fei and Sasuke crossed Ryūchi Cave’s dense fog trial, and Shen Fei blew the fog away with Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.
• Three Ryūchi Cave figures appeared and escorted Shen Fei and Sasuke to the White Snake Sage, who received them and acknowledged Shen Fei as a guest from another land.

Shen Fei learned to cultivate Sage Chakra in Ryūchi Cave and explored how sage techniques compared with powers from other worlds. Sasuke returned with two snake summons, and Shen Fei began teaching him sage techniques while planning how to help Jugo control his natural energy.

• The White Snake Sage agreed to teach Shen Fei sage techniques and sent Sasuke with Ichikishima to seek a Ryūchi Cave contract.
• Tagitsuhime explained how Sage Chakra, Sage Mode, and Sage Bodies worked, and Shen Fei quickly learned to form Sage Chakra.
• Shen Fei asked the White Snake Sage how to stop Jugo from passively absorbing natural energy, and the sage recommended sealing him.
• Sasuke returned with Aoda and Shinnya after using his Sharingan to secure both summon contracts.
• Shen Fei began teaching Sasuke sage techniques and planned to help him awaken the Rinnegan with both eyes.