Chapter Summaries

Uchiha Hiko urged the Second Prince to help bring the divine beasts under his command, but the prince remained afraid to act. After observing the beasts, the princes and Uchiha Hiko left during their rest period and joined the village chief for a meal.

• Uchiha Hiko told the Second Prince to make use of the divine beasts if war broke out, but the Second Prince said he was afraid to act against them.
• Uchiha Hiko criticized the Second Prince, while the Eldest Prince tried to stop their argument and the Second Prince questioned whether he was being treated differently.
• The village chief called them out after their observation, and Uchiha Hiko said they had seen the divine beasts but might struggle to remember their names.
• The village chief ordered them to leave the divine beasts alone during their rest time and invited them to eat.
• The Second Prince teased the village chief about how much he had enjoyed the food the day before.

Uchiha Hiko asked the Second Prince to cover for him so he could secretly return to check on his clan head, whom he suspected had entered a state of purity. The Eldest Prince grew weary and collapsed after drinking, while the Second Prince decided to stay and develop the village with Uchiha Hiko.

• The Eldest Prince questioned the village chief about his son and discussed leaving matters to Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince.
• Uchiha Hiko quietly told the Second Prince that he wanted to return home because he sensed his clan head might have entered a state of purity.
• Uchiha Hiko asked the Second Prince to keep his departure from the Eldest Prince, and the Second Prince agreed to cover for him.
• After several rounds of wine, the Eldest Prince voiced his worries and collapsed, prompting the others to consider how much pressure he was under.
• The Eldest Prince asked whether the Second Prince would stay, and the Second Prince chose to remain and develop the village with Uchiha Hiko.

Uchiha Hiko waited until the Eldest Prince left, then decided to return to the clan head’s side and check on her. He reached the ruins park safely, where Hinata Hinata greeted him with disbelief.

• The Eldest Prince left, easing Uchiha Hiko’s worries about returning to the clan head.
• Uchiha Hiko told the Second Prince he planned to visit that night, and demonstrated how he could use the Flame Mythical Beast’s power to create light.
• Uchiha Hiko promised to demonstrate the mythical beasts’ abilities and hand the mythical beasts’ graveyard over to the Second Prince later.
• Uchiha Hiko traveled safely to the ruins park and knocked at the door.
• Hinata Hinata opened the door and questioned whether the visitor was really Uchiha Hiko or someone using a disguise technique.

Hinata Hinata welcomed Uchiha Hiko home and learned that he had secretly slipped away from the princes’ affairs to return. She told him the clan leader’s condition had not improved, so he went to see her, where she recognized him by his footsteps.

• Hinata Hinata tested Uchiha Hiko when he arrived on her birthday, then invited him inside and asked why he had returned so soon.
• Uchiha Hiko revealed that he had snuck back and warned Hinata Hinata not to tell anyone, since The Eldest Prince hated deception.
• Uchiha Hiko asked about the clan leader’s health, and Hinata Hinata tearfully told him that she had not improved.
• Hinata Hinata led Uchiha Hiko to the clan leader, who recognized him by his footsteps and asked him to come closer.

Uchiha Hiko visited the ailing clan leader and asked Hinata Hinata to manage the clan temporarily. Hinata Hinata agreed to try, while Uchiha Hiko explained that a crisis might give him a chance to return from the Eldest Prince's side.

• Uchiha Hiko returned to see the clan leader, who was growing weaker, and told him he had found time to visit.
• Uchiha Hiko asked Hinata Hinata to take over managing the clan while the clan leader was unwell.
• Hinata Hinata doubted she could handle the responsibility, but agreed to try after Uchiha Hiko promised he could take over again when things returned to normal.
• Uchiha Hiko explained that if Hinata Hinata could not manage the clan, it would signal a major crisis and could allow him to return from the Eldest Prince's side.
• Hinata Hinata called Uchiha Hiko a kid, then apologized when he objected.

Uchiha Hiko left Hinata Hinata in charge of the clan and continued toward the Eldest Prince while secretly training his newly captured Flame Mythical Beast. He learned that the beast was adapting to his power and recalled it into his body to avoid attracting attention.

• Hinata Hinata urged Uchiha Hiko to return, and he asked her to manage both the clan leader’s duties and the clan’s affairs.
• Uchiha Hiko set out and decided to train with the energy of his Fire God along the way, away from the Eldest Prince’s strict control of mythical beasts.
• Uchiha Hiko summoned the Flame Mythical Beast and tested its power, judging that it still needed time to mature before fighting on a larger scale.
• Uchiha Hiko asked the Flame Mythical Beast about its condition, and it said his strong power had made it somewhat difficult to adapt.
• Uchiha Hiko ordered the Flame Mythical Beast back into his body so no one would see it.

Uchiha Hiko returned to the village without the required pass, and the Second Prince had to fetch the missing stone before he could enter. Once inside, they discussed Uchiha Hiko’s clan and learned that an unrecorded Ocean Mythical Beast was wandering somewhere beyond the nearby area.

• Uchiha Hiko realized he had left the pass stone behind and found the village chief barring him from entering without it.
• The village chief agreed to call the Second Prince but ordered Uchiha Hiko to stay put.
• The Second Prince arrived, mocked Uchiha Hiko, then realized he had also forgotten the stone and went to retrieve it.
• After the Second Prince returned with the stone, Uchiha Hiko confirmed that Hinata Hinata controlled his clan and said he trusted him to manage it.
• The Second Prince reported that their records of mythical beasts were incomplete and identified an elusive, wandering Ocean Mythical Beast.
• Uchiha Hiko asked where they could find the Ocean Mythical Beast, noting that there was no ocean nearby.

Uchiha Hiko asked whether the unregistered mythical beasts, including the Flame Mythical Beast he carried, would be reclaimed, then prepared to seek the Sea God. The Second Prince warned that the Fire God would be useless against the Sea God, and Hiko asked him how to protect it as they continued toward the coast.

• Uchiha Hiko asked whether mythical beasts that had never appeared in the City of the Sea, including the one on his body, were included in the collection.
• The Second Prince explained that unregistered mythical beasts could be reclaimed, and Uchiha Hiko said he would hand over his Flame Mythical Beast if the village needed it.
• Uchiha Hiko pressed the Second Prince to reveal where the City of the Sea was, and the Second Prince told him they could see the Sea God by the seashore.
• Uchiha Hiko prepared to head for the coast, but the Second Prince stopped him and reminded him that he carried the Fire God.
• The Second Prince warned Uchiha Hiko that the Fire God was useless against the Sea God, and Hiko asked him how they could protect it.

The Second Prince explained that unusual plants near the village entrance could affect mythical beasts, and Uchiha Hiko tested one on himself and the Flame Mythical Beast. They set off toward the seaside to search for the Ocean Mythical Beast, with the Second Prince hinting that more surprises awaited.

• The Second Prince showed Uchiha Hiko a hand-drawn map and pointed out grass near the village entrance.
• Uchiha Hiko realized the local plants could influence mythical beasts and suppress them, and the Second Prince said they should place some on the Flame Mythical Beast.
• At the entrance, Uchiha Hiko put a plant in his mouth and felt a powerful heat as the Flame Mythical Beast released some of Red Eye's power.
• The Second Prince explained that mythical beasts might resist the plants' energy at first but benefit after adapting to it.
• The Second Prince and Uchiha Hiko changed into special shoes and headed toward the seaside to search for the Ocean Mythical Beast.

Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince summoned the Sky Mythical Beast to carry them to the coast in search of the Ocean Mythical Beast. They arrived in a damp coastal region that the Second Prince said his father had forbidden him to visit since childhood.

• Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince agreed to use the Sky Mythical Beast to travel to the seaside and return, limiting themselves to two uses.
• The Second Prince summoned the Sky Mythical Beast, and Uchiha Hiko climbed onto its back before the Second Prince joined him.
• Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince asked the Sky Mythical Beast to take them to the country's seashore to find the Ocean Mythical Beast.
• The Sky Mythical Beast quickly brought them to a damp coastal region, where the Second Prince said his father had forbidden him to go since he was young.

Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince landed by the coast to search for the Ocean Mythical Beast. As they tried to determine its location, the sea erupted into a huge whirlpool that seemed to call to them.

• The Second Prince guided the Sky Mythical Beast down to the coastline while Uchiha Hiko urged him to hurry.
• Uchiha Hiko told The Second Prince to watch for changes and report any signs, and The Second Prince promised to take responsibility.
• Uchiha Hiko gave the Sky Mythical Beast flowers, grass, and branches after it landed safely.
• Uchiha Hiko asked where to find the Ocean Mythical Beast, but The Second Prince paused to think.
• The sea suddenly surged into enormous waves and formed a powerful whirlpool that seemed to summon them.

Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince created a whirlpool to draw out the Ocean Mythical Beast, which appeared and rejected their attempt to take it back. The Ocean Mythical Beast agreed to a fight: if Uchiha Hiko won, it would go with them.

• The Second Prince proposed creating a whirlpool to reveal the Ocean Mythical Beast, and Uchiha Hiko listened as they stirred up the sea.
• A dragonlike Ocean Mythical Beast emerged and angrily hurled the whirlpool onto shore.
• Uchiha Hiko introduced himself and The Second Prince, but the Ocean Mythical Beast refused to join them.
• Uchiha Hiko challenged the Ocean Mythical Beast, offering to leave it alone if he lost and demanding it return with them if it lost.
• The Ocean Mythical Beast accepted the terms and prepared to fight Uchiha Hiko.

Uchiha Hiko confronted the Sea God at the City of the Sea and used his Fire Attribute Barrier to withstand its waves. The Sea God was left baffled by the power of Hiko’s defense.

• The Second Prince asked whether Uchiha Hiko was confident, and Hiko reassured him before approaching the City of the Sea.
• The Second Prince encouraged Uchiha Hiko to begin, while the Sea God identified Hiko’s Fire Attribute Power and mocked him.
• Uchiha Hiko taunted the Sea God and dodged its first wave, angering it into unleashing a stronger attack.
• Uchiha Hiko blocked the towering wave with a Fire Attribute Barrier, which remained unharmed as the water receded.
• The Sea God questioned why its Water Attribute Power could not defeat Hiko’s fire, and Hiko began explaining that he had mastered his Fire Attribute Ninjutsu.

Uchiha Hiko prepared to have the Flame Mythical Beast face the Ocean Mythical Beast despite its elemental disadvantage. He urged it to confront the challenge, while the Second Prince watched from behind a rock.

• Uchiha Hiko told the Second Prince to hide behind a rock and reminded him about the medicinal herbs they had gathered.
• The Second Prince recalled the herbs, and Uchiha Hiko confirmed he had given some to the Flame Mythical Beast.
• Uchiha Hiko summoned the Flame Mythical Beast and asked it to fight the Ocean Mythical Beast.
• The Flame Mythical Beast hesitated at facing an opponent that countered it, and Uchiha Hiko urged it to confront the difficulty head-on.

Uchiha Hiko persuaded the Ocean Mythical Beast to explain why he had left his former position and convinced him to return. As they prepared to go back to the village, Uchiha Hiko paused to give the beast medicinal herb to help him adjust to the unfamiliar environment.

• The Ocean Mythical Beast decided to stop fighting Uchiha Hiko, explaining that continuing would bring trouble whether he won or lost.
• The Sea God told Uchiha Hiko that he had left because he believed the people around him were incapable of helping him grow.
• The Second Prince asked about the Hunter village chief, and the Ocean Mythical Beast said he had once considered seeking refuge with him but found him too old.
• The Ocean Mythical Beast moved to Uchiha Hiko's side, and Uchiha Hiko chose to bring him back to the village rather than keep him for himself.
• Uchiha Hiko stopped the Second Prince and explained that the Ocean Mythical Beast needed medicinal herb to adapt to the environment; the Second Prince took it from his pocket.

Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince argued over a missing herb and set out toward the village, with The Second Prince promising to gather replacements. Their journey ended with Uchiha Hiko noticing the road had grown gloomy and strange, and wondering whether his memory was failing.

• Uchiha Hiko accused The Second Prince of losing the herb, and The Second Prince awkwardly admitted it was missing.
• Uchiha Hiko told The Second Prince to gather more herbs and warned that losing anything would cost him the shadow of a divine beast.
• The Second Prince revealed that he had specially customized their shoes, while Uchiha Hiko insisted they would settle the herb matter later.
• Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince continued toward the village, trading reassurances and criticism along the way.
• Uchiha Hiko noticed the road had become gloomy and unfamiliar, then asked The Eldest Prince for advice about his confused memory.

Uchiha Hiko recognized that the trembling ground was an attack by the Earth Mythical Beast and used the Ocean Mythical Beast to calm it. The Forest Mythical Beast then manifested through rapidly growing trees, and Uchiha Hiko prepared to confront the incarnations.

• The Second Prince dismissed Uchiha Hiko’s concerns, but Uchiha Hiko took off his shoes and urged him to wait.
• The ground began to shake, and Uchiha Hiko helped the Second Prince keep his footing.
• Uchiha Hiko explained that the Earth Mythical Beast could affect its surroundings even while imprisoned.
• Uchiha Hiko released the Ocean Mythical Beast, whose water vapor calmed the trembling earth.
• Trees began growing wildly, and Uchiha Hiko realized the mythical beasts’ incarnations were interfering and stood up to handle them.

Uchiha Hiko urged The Second Prince to help escort the Ocean Mythical Beast back, while using his power to strengthen the prince. They set off toward the beast’s original place, with Hiko helping suppress it as they traveled.

• The Second Prince offered to help, and Uchiha Hiko told him that returning the Ocean Mythical Beast safely was the priority.
• The Second Prince calmed the mythical beasts with a medicinal herb while Uchiha Hiko considered what to do next.
• Uchiha Hiko drew something on The Second Prince’s hand, giving him a powerful sensation that made him feel as if he had a Mythical Beast of his own.
• Uchiha Hiko told The Second Prince to track their distance from the original place, then urged him to move faster.
• The Second Prince complained about Hiko’s demands, but Hiko continued helping him suppress the beast as they moved.

Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince reached the village chief’s home and opened the gate, causing the fighting mythical beasts to disappear. They decided to let the beasts recover, and The Second Prince suggested bringing their remaining shadows to Uchiha Hiko’s side.

• The Second Prince complained about the journey while Uchiha Hiko urged him to keep moving toward the village chief’s home.
• Uchiha Hiko used a pass to open the gate and pushed The Second Prince through first, then resisted the surrounding power while the prince arranged their things.
• The Second Prince returned to help Uchiha Hiko place a stone, and the gate opened as the fighting mythical beasts vanished.
• The Second Prince wondered whether his own power had made the beasts disappear, while Uchiha Hiko recalled that their powers had been in balance.
• Uchiha Hiko wanted to approach the mythical beasts, but The Second Prince warned that they needed time to recover and suggested gathering their remaining shadows.

Uchiha Hiko learned from the Second Prince that people could control different amounts of mythical-beast shadows according to their strength. Inside the opened door, the Forest and Earth Mythical Beasts’ powers reached Uchiha Hiko, and he left believing his task was complete.

• The Second Prince explained that stronger people could control more powerful mythical-beast shadows, and Uchiha Hiko understood why the Second Prince was not jealous.
• Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince used their passes to open the great door.
• The Second Prince recognized the green light as the Forest Mythical Beast’s radiance and urged Uchiha Hiko to withdraw the Flame Mythical Beast’s power.
• Uchiha Hiko closed his eyes, and the Forest Mythical Beast’s light struck him, causing its power to emerge within his body.
• The Second Prince identified the gray light as the Earth Mythical Beast’s power and warned Uchiha Hiko against taking in too many different powers.
• Uchiha Hiko agreed with the Second Prince and said his task there was basically complete.