Chapter Summaries

Uchiha Hiko and Ouyang Jian visited the shelter in the iron tower, where Ouyang Jian explained why it brought both painful and happy memories. Inside, Ouyang Jian unexpectedly found his younger brother, Ouyang Jing, and rushed to him.

• Uchiha Hiko learned that the former Demon Suppressing Tower had become a shelter for people who had lost their homes or relatives.
• Ouyang Jian told Uchiha Hiko that he had once stayed in the tower after being abandoned and explained its rule that those who left could not return.
• Uchiha Hiko asked why Ouyang Jian described the shelter with both pain and happiness, then reassured him that he did not have to explain.
• Ouyang Jian explained that the residents shared the pain of being abandoned but found happiness by giving one another warmth.
• Uchiha Hiko and Ouyang Jian entered the tower, where Ouyang Jian saw his younger brother, Ouyang Jing, and ran to him, crying out that he had searched for him for years.

Ouyang Jian and Ouyang Jing reunited and began to discuss their years of separation with Uchiha Hiko present. Hiko stayed to listen and look for clues that could help resolve their situation and continue the search for the Dragon Balls.

• Ouyang Jian and Ouyang Jing reunited, and Ouyang Jing explained that their master had kept him imprisoned and prevented them from meeting.
• Uchiha Hiko offered to give the brothers privacy and went to explore the nearby house.
• Ouyang Jian introduced Uchiha Hiko to Ouyang Jing, praised his help, and asked Ouyang Jing to consider traveling with them.
• Ouyang Jing thanked Hiko with a deep bow, and Hiko urged him to stand and praised Ouyang Jian for his loyalty.
• Ouyang Jing asked Hiko to stay and hear their story so he could help them analyze what to do.
• Uchiha Hiko agreed to listen for clues that might help resolve their problem and make the search for the Dragon Balls easier.

Ouyang Jing told Ouyang Jian that he had been mysteriously poisoned and was growing weaker, and Uchiha Hiko offered to investigate and try to treat him. The brothers agreed to let Uchiha Hiko do his best, while he asked them to help him find his Dragon Ball.

• Ouyang Jing told Ouyang Jian that his health had declined for years, that he sometimes coughed blood, and that he suspected he had been poisoned.
• Ouyang Jian resolved to help uncover the cause, but avoided telling Ouyang Jing about his concerns because he did not want to add to his guilt and helplessness.
• Uchiha Hiko offered to investigate the poison and asked Ouyang Jing to help him find his Dragon Ball in return.
• Uchiha Hiko warned that he could not guarantee a cure because the poison had been present for a long time, but promised to do his best.
• Ouyang Jing accepted Uchiha Hiko's help and said that years of separation and his master's words might have blurred his memories.

Uchiha Hiko tried to cure Ouyang Jing’s poisoning with his True Qi, but the risky treatment failed and injured him. He moved on to a blood exchange using Ouyang Jian’s blood, warning the brothers that both might end up poisoned.

• Uchiha Hiko concealed his first treatment plan from the brothers and began using his True Qi to purge Ouyang Jing’s poison.
• Uchiha Hiko’s treatment failed and left Ouyang Jing injured, so he announced that he would proceed with Plan B.
• Uchiha Hiko told Ouyang Jian that he would draw his blood and exchange it with Ouyang Jing’s, which could leave both brothers poisoned.
• Ouyang Jian agreed to endure the procedure to save his younger brother, and Uchiha Hiko prepared to begin.

Uchiha Hiko told Ouyang Jian that his attempts to treat the poison had failed and that further methods could cost lives. Ouyang Jian accepted the outcome and resolved to endure his grief and seek another way to expel the poison.

• Uchiha Hiko explained that his treatment methods had failed and warned that trying more dangerous methods was not worth risking three lives to save one.
• Ouyang Jian reassured Uchiha Hiko that he did not blame him and said he had expected the toxins to be difficult to remove.
• Uchiha Hiko admitted he felt guilty, while Ouyang Jian told him he understood.
• Uchiha Hiko chose not to comfort Ouyang Jian further and urged him to carry his younger brother's hopes forward and keep living.
• Uchiha Hiko said the poison could still be expelled through other means over time, and Ouyang Jian promised to face the hardship himself.

Uchiha Hiko realized that the sinister energy possessing Ouyang Jian could not be safely removed and that Ouyang Jian had been devouring villagers’ souls. After Ouyang Jian urged him to stop further harm, Uchiha Hiko agreed to kill him and seal the energy.

• Uchiha Hiko tried to purge the poison from Ouyang Jian but realized removing it could unleash a greater disaster.
• Ouyang Jian admitted that the sinister energy made him harm villagers and that he feared losing control.
• Uchiha Hiko concluded that killing Ouyang Jian was the only effective way to suppress and seal the sinister energy, though he feared the devoured souls could not be restored intact.
• Ouyang Jian urged Uchiha Hiko to kill him so he would not harm anyone else or hold his brother back.
• Uchiha Hiko promised to do it, bringing Ouyang Jian’s life to an end.

Uchiha Hiko tried to steady himself after recent losses and considered traveling east to help people amid unusual celestial phenomena. Yaya led him to an Illusionary Realm that showed him the people and places he missed, leaving him torn between cherishing Yaya’s companionship and fearing that fate would take it away.

• Uchiha Hiko reflected on his loneliness and decided he should keep moving forward despite those he had lost.
• Uchiha Hiko asked Yaya whether he should attempt to teleport to a place from his past, and Yaya hurried off to lead him somewhere.
• Yaya brought Uchiha Hiko to a beautiful clearing in the desert as the sun set.
• Uchiha Hiko entered an Illusionary Realm and saw his hometown, places from his Dragon Ball search, and people he missed.
• Yaya licked away Uchiha Hiko’s tears, and he wondered whether he should drive Yaya away to spare it the fate of his former companions.

Uchiha Hiko tried to drive Yaya away because he feared his fate would bring Yaya harm, but Yaya refused to leave. After Yaya’s tear softened him, Uchiha Hiko decided they would stay together.

• Uchiha Hiko repeatedly urged Yaya to leave, claiming everyone who stayed by him would eventually die.
• Yaya resisted and cried, determined to remain with Uchiha Hiko and protect him.
• Uchiha Hiko explained that sending Yaya away was his way of protecting him from future hardship.
• Yaya’s red tear fell onto Uchiha Hiko’s hand, and Uchiha Hiko changed his mind and promised they would stay together.
• Uchiha Hiko stroked Yaya as their tears merged into an azure bubble that floated into the sky.

Uchiha Hiko reflected on the pain of losing those close to him and decided to cherish Yaya and the present. After reconciling with Yaya, he discovered that their shared happiness could create a new star.

• Uchiha Hiko considered how love could become destructive and resolved to control his power and learn from his pain.
• A voice from the heavens questioned Uchiha Hiko about his mistakes and what he had learned from his suffering.
• Uchiha Hiko ran to Yaya, embraced it, and promised they would stay together.
• Yaya peed in Uchiha Hiko’s palm and ran away, prompting him to chase it through the house.
• Uchiha Hiko saw their sweat merge into a purplish-red bubble that rose into the sky and became a dazzling star.

Uchiha Hiko and Yaya traveled toward a place beneath a darkening celestial phenomenon, preparing for danger and discussing the risks of using their immense shared power. They continued onward with Yaya concealed in Hiko’s sleeve, aiming to restore land and find clues about the Dragon Balls.

• Uchiha Hiko urged Yaya to hurry and warned him that the darkening sky signaled danger ahead.
• Uchiha Hiko told Yaya to hide in his sleeve if anything went wrong and cautioned him that using their power could drain them.
• Uchiha Hiko explained that Yaya was still growing and should avoid using their tremendous power, while Yaya wagged his tail to show he understood.
• Uchiha Hiko decided to carry Yaya in his sleeve so they could reach their destination faster and handle their tasks.

Uchiha Hiko arrived in an eastern country to investigate corrupt officials and relieve the common people's suffering while keeping his identity hidden. After seeing an elderly couple forced to deliver grain, he tried to learn the truth, but the old man feared that speaking up would bring trouble.

• Uchiha Hiko planned to investigate the country's abuses discreetly and told Yaya to stay hidden until he had gathered information.
• Uchiha Hiko saw that the people were impoverished and forced to surrender their grain under threat from officials.
• Uchiha Hiko offered to help an elderly couple push a cart of grain and asked where they were taking it.
• The old man warned Uchiha Hiko that the matter was dangerous and refused to explain, fearing that speaking would put them at risk.

Uchiha Hiko tried to uncover the truth about the country's suffering by earning an old couple's trust. The old man agreed to let him stay and revealed that the couple had to surrender nearly all the grain they grew.

• Uchiha Hiko decided to investigate the country's troubles by staying with a local family and building their trust.
• Uchiha Hiko asked an old man if he could stay at his home in exchange for helping with chores, and the old man agreed.
• The old man told Uchiha Hiko that he and his wife had no children and lived lonely, difficult lives.
• The old man confided that his family had to hand over all the grain they grew and carefully count every grain of rice they ate.
• Uchiha Hiko offered to take over the couple's heavy work and help them with the cart.

Uchiha Hiko settled among ordinary people to learn the truth about the nation and help the elderly couple hosting him. After hearing the old man describe the people’s hardship and the government’s corruption, Hiko asked him to share the nation’s history and promised to help change its ruler.

• Uchiha Hiko decided to care for the elderly couple and learn about the nation by living among its people.
• The old man warned Uchiha Hiko that the nation was chaotic and described scarce food, confiscations, and local officials working with the national army.
• Uchiha Hiko told the old man that he wanted to investigate the nation and change its ruler.
• Uchiha Hiko asked the old man to share what he knew about the nation’s past and promised to help resolve the situation.
• Uchiha Hiko became more determined to act after seeing the hardship endured by ordinary people.

Uchiha Hiko told the old man that he had come to address the country’s internal problems and asked him to help, while keeping his own identity secret. The old man remained wary but began considering cooperation because they shared a hope for the country’s future.

• Uchiha Hiko told the old man that he had been sent to resolve the country’s internal problems and intended to see his mission through.
• The old man suspected Uchiha Hiko had approached him because he knew he was a former palace minister and wanted access to the Royal Family.
• Uchiha Hiko said he could not reveal his special identity yet and would prove himself through his actions.
• The old man admitted he had been suspicious of Uchiha Hiko but had come to admire his courage and was willing to consider helping him.
• Uchiha Hiko hoped to work with the old man and use his connections to approach the Royal Family.

Uchiha Hiko and Old Master agreed to work toward improving the country, while Hiko weighed the dangers of choosing a new ruler. Hiko said he would first learn more about the country and might become Group Leader himself if no suitable candidate emerged.

• Uchiha Hiko worried that court officials might resist a worthy new ruler, so he decided the candidate would need courage, skill, and strong military power.
• Old Master told Uchiha Hiko he was committed to devoting his remaining strength to the country and wanted to know Hiko’s thoughts about its future.
• Uchiha Hiko said he needed time to understand the country before choosing a ruler who could not easily be overthrown.
• Uchiha Hiko said he would become Group Leader himself if necessary, improve people’s lives, and later find a suitable successor.

Uchiha Hiko and the old man planned how to enter the palace and pursue their goals without drawing suspicion. They settled on pretending to reconcile with the ruler and presenting Hiko as the old man’s adopted son, while leaving Hiko to proceed cautiously.

• Uchiha Hiko suggested that the old man return to court by pretending to reconcile with the ruler.
• The old man agreed that serving the nation mattered more than his personal pride and accepted Hiko’s plan.
• The old man worried that bringing Hiko into the palace as his personal guard would raise questions.
• Uchiha Hiko proposed posing as the old man’s adopted son, though he warned that the ruler might see him as a rival.
• The old man agreed that the adopted-son identity was the most appropriate and told Hiko to act cautiously.

Uchiha Hiko and Old Master prepared to enter the Royal Family to help save the nation, and the old woman agreed to support them. They met the monarch, who accepted Uchiha Hiko without questioning his identity, allowing them to pass the first step.

• The old woman revealed that she understood their plan and supported them despite her earlier concerns.
• Old Master advised Uchiha Hiko to stay calm, hold onto his identity, and persist despite suspicion.
• Uchiha Hiko promised to do his best and worried that failure could put Old Master in danger.
• Old Master reassured Uchiha Hiko that he would support him unconditionally.
• Uchiha Hiko and Old Master entered the Royal Palace and met the monarch, who accepted Uchiha Hiko without probing his identity.

Uchiha Hiko tried to gain the King’s trust while concealing his real purpose and identity. After testing Hiko’s honesty, the King invited him to work at his side, giving Hiko the opportunity he had sought.

• Uchiha Hiko considered the King’s lack of suspicion a promising start to his plan to get close to him.
• The King questioned Uchiha Hiko’s identity and motives, and Hiko denied deceiving him while acting frightened.
• Uchiha Hiko signaled Old Master to leave so he would not be drawn into further danger.
• The King brought Uchiha Hiko into a hall, warned him against speaking nonsense, and invited him to speak frankly.
• Uchiha Hiko said he wanted to understand the King and called him a friend worth confiding in.
• The King offered Uchiha Hiko better treatment and a position working for him, as Hiko had anticipated.

Uchiha Hiko planned to win the ruler's lasting favor so he could change his identity and remain at his side, and he asked Old Master for advice about the ruler's preferences. Their conversation clarified that both wanted to support each other, though they still needed to communicate more openly.

• Uchiha Hiko decided he needed to earn the ruler's appreciation and asked Old Master what kind of people the ruler liked.
• Old Master advised Uchiha Hiko to observe the ruler and act cautiously because the ruler's eccentric preferences could change.
• Uchiha Hiko said he would devote himself to the task, despite the difficulty of balancing patience with urgency.
• Old Master explained that he had withheld his thoughts because he did not want Uchiha Hiko to bear the burden alone.
• Uchiha Hiko reassured Old Master that he had not been hiding anything, easing Old Master's concern about their partnership.

Uchiha Hiko visited the Group Leader to cultivate his trust, hinting at his abilities and offering medicine while carefully avoiding seeming too eager. The Group Leader showed interest in employing him, but Hiko knew he still needed to earn the ruler’s confidence and gain military power for his future rebellion.

• Uchiha Hiko visited the Group Leader and claimed he had heard rumors about the ruler’s health.
• Uchiha Hiko praised the Group Leader’s health, offered to treat him, and hinted that he had many talents awaiting recognition.
• The Group Leader told Uchiha Hiko that ability would earn his attention and that he was willing to entrust important responsibilities to talent.
• Uchiha Hiko offered prepared medicine and suggested the guards test it first, reassuring the Group Leader that he could decide whether to take it.
• The Group Leader agreed to give Uchiha Hiko a chance but said his claims still needed his complete approval.
• Uchiha Hiko resolved to keep earning the ruler’s trust and eventually obtain military power for his rebellion.