Chapter Summaries

Uchiha Hiko asked The Second Prince to use his authority to command the Hunters against a berserk mythical beast, then secured The Eldest Prince's permission for him to take control of the village. The Eldest Prince agreed but warned that he would take the authority back if The Second Prince failed.

• Uchiha Hiko told The Second Prince about the berserk mythical beast and asked to use his authority to mobilize the Hunters.
• The Second Prince agreed to help Uchiha Hiko and went to sound out The Eldest Prince.
• Uchiha Hiko asked The Eldest Prince to let The Second Prince take control of the entire village.
• The Eldest Prince agreed, saying he would take the authority back if The Second Prince did not do well.
• Uchiha Hiko questioned whether The Eldest Prince was deceiving him, but accepted his assurance.

Uchiha Hiko told the Eldest Prince that the Second Prince needed authority, and they agreed to keep the decision quiet until the Second Prince could explain himself more reasonably. Uchiha Hiko then set out with the Second Prince for the northern village, where they hoped to gain help rebuilding their family’s strength.

• The Eldest Prince agreed that Uchiha Hiko could use the authority on the Second Prince’s behalf, but said they should announce it only after the Second Prince could explain the matter reasonably.
• Uchiha Hiko told the Second Prince that the Eldest Prince had not rejected him and was still observing him.
• Uchiha Hiko urged the reluctant Second Prince to travel to the northern village and seek the village chief’s help rebuilding their family’s strength.
• The Second Prince agreed to go, changed into a faster pair of shoes he had made, and continued toward the village with Uchiha Hiko.
• Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince noticed that the village had changed and considered using its strength to advance their plans.

Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince returned to the village to find the village chief and ask for help, but found him absent from his house. After a villager pointed them toward a nearby house where the chief might be working on construction plans, they decided to use their passes to enter despite Uchiha Hiko’s hesitation.

• Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince found the village chief’s house empty and remembered they could use their stones as passes to enter the village.
• The Second Prince suggested asking a villager where the village chief was, and Uchiha Hiko agreed.
• A villager told Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince that the village chief had been working on construction plans in a nearby house.
• Uchiha Hiko hesitated to enter the nearby house without permission, but The Second Prince and The Eldest Prince urged him to act quickly.
• Uchiha Hiko decided they should use their passes to enter and seek the village chief’s help to protect his family and save his allies.

Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince found the Village Chief’s unfinished settlement map and learned that she lacked materials for the planned move south. Uchiha Hiko offered stone and lumber from his clan, while the Village Chief worried about accepting them without payment.

• Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince searched the Village Chief’s house and examined a map that shifted the settlement south to avoid a territorial conflict.
• The Village Chief returned, welcomed Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince, and admitted she was upset about a problem with her plans.
• The Village Chief explained that she lacked stone and lumber, while moving south would divert workers from hunting divine beasts and threaten the Hunters’ identity.
• Uchiha Hiko offered to provide stone and lumber from his clan, but the Village Chief resisted taking the materials for free.
• Someone beside them said the Village Chief would not have to accept the materials empty-handed.

Uchiha Hiko set out for his clan’s location with the Second Prince and the village chief, who used a divine beast’s feather to grow wings for the journey. When they arrived, the village chief noticed that the place was unusually hot.

• Uchiha Hiko offered the village chief a chance to inspect the place before deciding whether to accept his proposed exchange.
• The Second Prince overcame his fear of traveling near the Border and agreed to continue with Uchiha Hiko.
• The village chief revealed that a feather from a divine beast could transform into a wing, though using it consumed great energy.
• Uchiha Hiko, the Second Prince, and the village chief set off toward Uchiha Hiko’s clan, with the village chief flying using his wings.
• On arrival, the village chief was surprised by the heat and wondered whether something was wrong there.

Uchiha Hiko negotiated with the Village Chief over exchanging stone and timber for help capturing a mythical beast, while insisting he wanted to keep the beast and seal it himself. After bringing the visitors to the clan leader’s home, he relayed the clan leader’s doubts and questions about the agreement’s terms.

• The Village Chief promised to help capture the mythical beast and offered to transport it to his people or let Uchiha Hiko keep and seal it with their secret techniques.
• Uchiha Hiko chose to keep the beast and took the Village Chief and The Second Prince to the clan leader’s home.
• Hinata Hinata explained that the clan leader was listening from another room because he suspected a connection between the clan leader and the people outside.
• The Village Chief cautiously requested timber and stone in exchange for helping capture the mythical beast.
• The clan leader questioned whether the aging Village Chief could capture the beasts and asked how much timber and stone the visitors wanted.

Uchiha Hiko arranged for the village chief to capture the Flame Mythical Beast in exchange for help, while considering whether he could learn the village’s capture techniques. The village chief summoned his Hunters, and the chapter ended with the clan leader looking outside for him and finding him gone.

• Uchiha Hiko reassured the clan leader that the requested building materials were affordable and secured the village chief’s help in capturing the Mythical Beast first.
• The village chief agreed to the terms and chose elite soldiers, including his son, to hunt the Flame Mythical Beast.
• The Second Prince tried to imitate the village chief’s meditative communication method, while Hinata Hinata asked Uchiha Hiko what he was doing.
• Uchiha Hiko asked the village chief whether he could learn the capture techniques, and the village chief said it depended on his resolve and warned that being a Hunter was difficult.
• The village chief finished summoning the Hunters, and the clan leader followed him to the door but could not find him outside.

Uchiha Hiko and the village chief gathered villagers to help capture a Flame Mythical Beast, while the Second Prince rested after helping the Eldest Prince with paperwork. The group headed to an uninhabited area to summon the Fire God, aiming to capture the beast without endangering residents.

• The village chief told Uchiha Hiko that the people he had called were ready, and Uchiha Hiko agreed to rely on them.
• Uchiha Hiko found the Second Prince sitting down again, and the Second Prince said he was tired from helping the Eldest Prince.
• The village chief gathered the selected villagers, who promised to give their all because Uchiha Hiko had once risked his life to save them.
• The village chief led Uchiha Hiko, the Second Prince, and Hinata Hinata to an open area where they could summon the Fire God safely.

Uchiha Hiko and the princes prepared to watch the village summon a Flame Mythical Beast while the village chief warned them to keep their distance. The three observed the summoning formation from a safe position, uncertain how powerful the newly summoned beast would be.

• The Second Prince explained that he followed Uchiha Hiko to learn from him and remained grateful for his help.
• The village chief urged Uchiha Hiko to stay back, warning that a newly summoned Mythical Beast could cause severe injuries.
• Uchiha Hiko agreed to keep his distance, while the Second Prince insisted on watching from the front before backing down.
• Uchiha Hiko, Hinata Hinata, and the Second Prince watched the villagers form a five-pointed star to summon the Flame Mythical Beast.
• The Second Prince identified the formation as a summoning array and noted that its center suggested the Flame Mythical Beast was enormous.

Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince watched the villagers summon an ancient Flame Mythical Beast, learning that the villagers’ glowing Protective Rings shielded them from the heat. The beast appeared at the highest rank, and the village chief led his clan into a dangerous attempt to capture it.

• Uchiha Hiko noticed that the villagers wore blue-glowing Protective Rings that kept them safe from the heat.
• Hinata Hinata pointed out that the heat had gathered at the pentagram, where a towering Flame Mythical Beast appeared.
• The Second Prince identified the beast as an ancient, highest-ranked creature that Hunters had once sealed at great cost.
• Uchiha Hiko worried for the village chief and the clan, while The Second Prince warned that ordinary iron and ice chains could not restrain the beast.
• The village chief rallied his clan to capture the beast, and Uchiha Hiko questioned The Second Prince about spending recent days reading instead of helping The Eldest Prince.

Uchiha Hiko and the Village Chief’s group subdued the Flame Mythical Beast, and Hiko took control of its chain. The Second Prince wanted to try capturing it himself, but the Village Chief explained the method Hiko would need to use to subdue a Mythical Beast.

• The group removed their bracelets and used their power to restrain the Flame Mythical Beast.
• The Village Chief called Uchiha Hiko over after the Mythical Beast was sealed, and Hiko confirmed with Hinata Hinata that the temperature had dropped.
• Uchiha Hiko took hold of the chain and led the Mythical Beast forward as the Village Chief warned him not to loosen it.
• The Second Prince pleaded to try controlling the Mythical Beast, but Uchiha Hiko refused without the Village Chiefs’ consent.
• The Village Chief demonstrated the gestures needed to subdue the Mythical Beast, and Uchiha Hiko began following along.

Uchiha Hiko learned the movements needed to merge with the Flame Mythical Beast and successfully absorbed it, with the village chief’s bracelet helping him endure the process. He was warned that the beast might cause trouble while suppressed, and General Manager Chen then pressed him about supplies the church needed.

• Village Chief Mao taught Uchiha Hiko to empty his mind and embrace everything, while Hinata Hinata urged him to learn step by step.
• Uchiha Hiko memorized the movements, performed them, and drew the Flame Mythical Beast into his body.
• Uchiha Hiko felt flames flowing through his blood as the village chief returned the bracelet to his hand, and he thanked her for it.
• The village chief warned Uchiha Hiko that the suppressed Mythical Beast might cause trouble in the coming days and that he would have to overcome it himself.
• General Manager Chen hinted that the church still needed supplies, and Uchiha Hiko said he would consult the clan leader while the others waited.

Uchiha Hiko revealed that the Flame Mythical Beast was sealed within him, and the clan leader entrusted him with handling the Hunters’ request for materials. Uchiha Hiko then left the clan leader and found the village chief and his group waiting outside.

• The clan leader reflected on his age and the clan’s old grudges, while Uchiha Hiko tried to reassure him.
• Uchiha Hiko told the clan leader that the Flame Mythical Beast had been sealed within him and showed him the flame emblem on his arm.
• The clan leader praised Uchiha Hiko but said he did not want to hand over the beast.
• The clan leader told Uchiha Hiko to handle the materials the Hunters had requested and urged him to exercise restraint.
• Uchiha Hiko went outside and found the village chief and his group waiting to hear what he and the clan leader had decided.

Uchiha Hiko guided the village chief and his people to the forest so they could gather timber for construction. When they summoned the Forest Mythical Beast and the trees began falling with her consent, the Second Prince realized that taking too much from nature could bring punishment.

• Uchiha Hiko led the village chief and the others to the forest and offered them a corner of trees for their construction needs.
• The village chief stopped Uchiha Hiko from cutting the trees himself and called for the village's strongest Hunter.
• The village chief ordered the Hunter to release the Forest Mythical Beast and seek her consent before cutting the trees.
• A green whirlwind appeared, and the Second Prince identified the graceful figure as the ancient Forest Mythical Beast.
• Trees began falling after the group made a modest request, and the Second Prince understood that taking too much could provoke nature's punishment.

Uchiha Hiko accompanied the Village Chief and his people to seek stone, learning how strictly they asked the mythical beasts for permission before taking natural resources. The Earth God accepted their request after a test, and The Second Prince began explaining the Earth God to Uchiha Hiko.

• The Village Chief assured Uchiha Hiko that the Forest Mythical Beast would help transport the wood and asked her to guide them to the stone deposits.
• Uchiha Hiko asked the Village Chief whether the villagers needed permission from mythical beasts before acting, and he said they did.
• Uchiha Hiko led the Village Chief and a small group to the stone deposits, where the Village Chief's Son prepared to summon the Earth Mythical Beast.
• The Village Chief's Son used a polished stone object to summon the Earth God and asked permission to take some stone for development and preservation.
• The Earth God accepted their request after a small test, and The Second Prince told Uchiha Hiko that the Earth God was as ancient as the City of the Forest.

The Second Prince and the village chief recovered the needed materials with the Earth God's help, and the village chief invited Uchiha Hiko's group to help build the settlement. The Second Prince accepted the Eldest Prince's authority to lead restoration efforts and went with Uchiha Hiko to meet the clan chief.

• The Second Prince watched as the village chief and his son collected materials with the Earth God's power.
• The village chief thanked Uchiha Hiko and invited him to help build the settlement once the materials were transported.
• Uchiha Hiko told the Second Prince that the Eldest Prince had granted him authority to visit and lead restoration work, and the Second Prince accepted the responsibility.
• Uchiha Hiko said the clan chief wanted to speak with the Second Prince, who agreed to visit and rest at Uchiha Yang's home.
• The Second Prince returned with Uchiha Hiko and told the clan chief that they had handled everything perfectly.

Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince shared a meal with the village chief and clan leader after returning, then discussed the Second Prince’s uncertain position and the Eldest Prince’s promise. Uchiha Hiko reassured him that the Eldest Prince would not go back on his word, and the Second Prince ended the conversation satisfied enough to let him rest.

• Uchiha Hiko told the clan leader that the protected goods had been taken in small quantities, easing his concerns.
• The village chief and clan leader served the Second Prince local specialty dishes, and Hinata Hinata offered to cook in Uchiha Hiko’s place.
• The Second Prince asked Uchiha Hiko to speak privately and questioned whether the Eldest Prince’s offer still stood.
• Uchiha Hiko assured the Second Prince that the Eldest Prince would honor his word and that they could oppose him if he reneged.
• The Second Prince accepted Uchiha Hiko’s reassurance and told him to go back and rest.

Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince discussed whether to return to the Eldest Prince’s residence or inspect the construction. Uchiha Hiko proposed that they split up the next day so the Second Prince could check on the village chief’s progress without appearing to challenge the Eldest Prince.

• Uchiha Hiko told the exhausted Second Prince to rest, and the Second Prince asked why he was being unusually considerate.
• The Second Prince asked where they would go the next day and suggested visiting the construction site instead of returning to the Eldest Prince’s place.
• Uchiha Hiko warned the Second Prince not to use the visit as a bid for power, and the Second Prince said he only wanted to help rebuild the place.
• The Second Prince explained that ignoring his new responsibilities could harm his reputation, but visiting directly might make the Eldest Prince suspect him of seeking power.
• Uchiha Hiko considered the problem and suggested that they split up the next day, with the Second Prince checking the village chief’s construction progress.

Uchiha Hiko prepared to leave to assist The Eldest Prince, while Hinata Hinata worried about the clan leader and the clan’s future without him. The next morning, Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince set off without saying goodbye.

• The Second Prince asked where Uchiha Hiko would go, and Uchiha Hiko said he would explain the situation at The Eldest Prince's place.
• Hinata Hinata told Uchiha Hiko that the clan leader was in poor condition, and Uchiha Hiko asked her to keep helping care for him.
• Uchiha Hiko promised Hinata Hinata that he would return as soon as possible and find a way to make the clan leader recover.
• Uchiha Hiko spent the night thinking about how he needed more help and strength to resolve the problems facing him.
• The next morning, Uchiha Hiko urged The Second Prince to leave before Hinata Hinata woke, and they departed without saying goodbye.

Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince set off to help a village, swapping their special shoes so they could travel without overusing them. Back at the Eldest Prince's Royal Palace, Uchiha Hiko explained where the Second Prince had gone and reassured the Eldest Prince that they could respond if he tried to seize power.

• Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince realized they could swap shoes to avoid using them two days in a row.
• The Second Prince and Uchiha Hiko split up and set off toward the village to help with its construction.
• Uchiha Hiko returned to the Eldest Prince's Royal Palace and found the Eldest Prince still handling his affairs.
• The Eldest Prince asked where the Second Prince was, and Uchiha Hiko said he had gone to the village to build power for himself and help with construction.
• The Eldest Prince warned Uchiha Hiko to take responsibility if anything went wrong, and Uchiha Hiko agreed they would act together.