Chapter Summaries

Uchiha Yuzuru rescued Kazahana Koyuki from an assassination attempt and revealed his identity to her and Asama Santaifu. After he left with the captured attacker, Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santaifu decided to ask him for help defeating the traitor who killed her father.

• Uchiha Yuzuru rescued Kazahana Koyuki, and Asama Santaifu ended the signing event and thanked him.
• Hana Rei introduced herself and Uchiha Yuzuru, prompting Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santaifu to recognize him as the powerful shinobi.
• Uchiha Yuzuru promised to investigate the attack, then took the illusion-bound attacker into the Kamui Dimension.
• Kazahana Koyuki told Asama Santaifu that the traitor was still targeting her because she was alive and held the key to the Land of Snow's treasure.
• Asama Santaifu suggested asking Uchiha Yuzuru for help, and Kazahana Koyuki agreed.

Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santaifu failed to find a way to meet Uchiha Yuzuru until his masked guard brought her to the Hokage’s Office. There, Yuzuru began questioning her about her identity.

• Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santaifu gave up trying to reach Uchiha Yuzuru and discussed starting a factory so their people could live safely under assumed names.
• A purple-haired masked ninja appeared, and Asama Santaifu charged at her while Kazahana Koyuki fled toward Konoha.
• The masked ninja caught Kazahana Koyuki near the gates, where Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane identified her as Lord Yuzuru’s guard.
• Kazahana Koyuki apologized for mistaking the guard for an assassin and followed her to the Hokage Building.
• In Uchiha Yuzuru’s office, Kazahana Koyuki saw the man who had attacked her kneeling and heard Yuzuru ask whether her real name was Kazahana Koyuki.

Kazahana Koyuki revealed that Kazahana Dōtō murdered her father and asked Uchiha Yuzuru to help her take revenge. Yuzuru agreed to eliminate Dōtō, and Koyuki offered to lead the Land of Snow in submitting to him before they planned to depart in three days.

• Kazahana Koyuki told Uchiha Yuzuru that Kazahana Dōtō killed her father, Kazahana Sōsetsu, and had pursued her ever since she escaped.
• Uchiha Yuzuru identified the captured assassin as Dōtō's agent and killed him.
• Kazahana Koyuki asked Yuzuru to kill Dōtō, while Uchiha Fugaku warned that the act could provoke war and questioned her account.
• Yuzuru said he believed Koyuki and agreed to eliminate Dōtō, declaring that Dōtō would pay for sending assassins into his jurisdiction.
• Koyuki offered to lead the people of the Land of Snow in submitting to Yuzuru if he helped her, and Yuzuru agreed to set out in three days.

Uchiha Yuzuru agreed to take Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara on a mission to the Land of Snow, where Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santaifu awaited him. On the journey, the boys experienced their first trip outside the village and learned about the hardships of missions in the past.

• Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara told Uchiha Yuzuru they had earned an early winter vacation and asked to join him on a mission, and he agreed to take them along in three days.
• Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santaifu waited at Konoha's entrance, where Uchiha Yuzuru arrived with the three boys and introduced them.
• Uchiha Yuzuru traveled with the group at a leisurely pace, treating the journey as a vacation for Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara.
• Around their campfire, Uchiha Yuzuru described how shinobi once traveled on foot, guarded their camps, and relied on Ration Pills and dry rations.
• Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara tried Ration Pills and complained about their taste as Uchiha Yuzuru explained their purpose.

Uchiha Yuzuru’s group reached the Land of Snow after two months of travel, and Kazahana Koyuki returned to her homeland. Their journey was interrupted when Nadare Rōga and his Snow Ninja teammates confronted them and demanded the Hexagonal Crystal Pendant.

• Uchiha Yuzuru cooked barbecue for the group and explained that his strength let him act differently from other shinobi on missions.
• After two months of travel, Uchiha Yuzuru’s group arrived in the Land of Snow, where Sasuke, Naruto, and Gaara ran ahead through the snow.
• Kazahana Koyuki grew emotional at being back in her homeland, and Uchiha Yuzuru carried her as they traveled onward.
• Asama Santaifu spotted three Snow Ninja and warned the group that enemies had appeared.
• Nadare Rōga, Tsurugi Fubuki, and Fuyuguma Tōu demanded that Kazahana Koyuki surrender the Hexagonal Crystal Pendant and return with them by order of the king.

Kazahana Koyuki confronted Nadare Rōga over Kazahana Dōtō’s crimes, and Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara fought Nadare Rōga, Tsurugi Fubuki, and Fuyuguma Tōu. As the three opponents struggled against the young ninjas, both sides gathered to unleash combined techniques.

• Kazahana Koyuki accused Nadare Rōga of defending Kazahana Dōtō, and Naruto vowed to settle the score with Dōtō.
• Sasuke used fire, Wind Shuriken, and lightning to bind and injure Tsurugi Fubuki, who escaped with her Ice Release.
• Sasuke revealed that he could use senjutsu to grow wings and flew after Tsurugi Fubuki.
• Gaara defended himself from Fuyuguma Tōu’s ice attacks with sand, waiting for Fuyuguma Tōu to tire.
• Naruto destroyed Nadare Rōga’s ice whale with Shadow Clones and wind blades, prompting Nadare Rōga to call Tsurugi Fubuki and Fuyuguma Tōu over for a combined technique.
• Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara gathered together, ready to answer with a combined technique of their own.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara fought Nadare Rōga and his allies in the Land of Snow, but an avalanche forced Uchiha Yuzuru to step in and save them. After the enemies were defeated, the group headed for the capital to confront Kazahana Dōtō and investigate his research.

• Nadare Rōga, Tsurugi Fubuki, and Fuyuguma Tōu combined their Chakra to unleash an ice wolf attack, which Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara countered with a combined wind, fire, and sand technique.
• Nadare Rōga triggered an avalanche that swallowed the trio's attack and threatened to bury them, prompting Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara to call for their father.
• Uchiha Yuzuru arrived and stopped the avalanche with Sage Art: Super Flame Destroyer, causing Nadare Rōga and his allies to flee.
• Yuzuru used his Chakra to enlarge the trio's Rasengan and hurled Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara at their opponents, who were killed by the attacks.
• After checking that the children were unharmed, Yuzuru praised their performance and promised a week of special training; Asama Santaifu urged the group to hurry to the capital because Kazahana Dōtō knew they had arrived.
• Yuzuru agreed to head for the capital, saying he was interested in Kazahana Dōtō's research.

Kazahana Koyuki confronted her uncle Kazahana Dōtō with Uchiha Yuzuru and the others, and Dōtō was defeated and killed. Koyuki revealed that her Hexagonal Crystal Pendant could open the Land of Snow’s treasure and agreed to take the group there.

• Kazahana Dōtō waited anxiously for Nadare Rōga, Tsurugi Fubuki, and Fuyuguma Tōu, then welcomed Koyuki’s arrival, believing his Chakra Armor would protect him.
• Kazahana Dōtō attacked Koyuki and her companions with Ice Release: Twin Dragon Blizzard, but Uchiha Yuzuru’s skeletal hands shattered the ice dragons.
• Uchiha Yuzuru seized Kazahana Dōtō and used his Mangekyō Sharingan to incapacitate him, then killed him at Koyuki’s request and stored his body in the Kamui Dimension.
• Koyuki explained that her Hexagonal Crystal Pendant, a gift from her father, could open the Land of Snow’s greatest treasure.
• Koyuki promised Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara that she would take them to open the treasure, honoring her pledge to offer the Land of Snow to Uchiha Yuzuru.

Kazahana Koyuki opened the treasure her father had left her, activating a device that warmed the snowy land and fulfilled a childhood wish. After Kazahana Dōtō’s crimes were exposed and the people celebrated his death, Koyuki returned to Konoha with Uchiha Yuzuru, leaving Asama Santaifu to rule the Land of Snow.

• Kazahana Koyuki placed the Hexagonal Crystal Pendant into the pedestal, activating a geothermal device that melted the snow and cast rainbows across the mountains.
• Kazahana Koyuki realized the warm landscape was her father’s final gift and thanked Uchiha Yuzuru and the others for helping her.
• Naruto teased Sasuke about his pride and privately encouraged Kazahana Koyuki to join his family.
• With Uchiha Yuzuru’s help, Kazahana Koyuki spread news that Kazahana Dōtō had murdered his brother and seized the throne, and the people celebrated Dōtō’s death.
• After a grand ceremony, Kazahana Koyuki returned to Konoha with Uchiha Yuzuru, while Asama Santaifu became the Land of Snow’s ruler.

On New Year's Eve, Uchiha Yuzuru wandered through a festive Konoha, encountering friends and former enemies as the village prepared to welcome the new year. After reflecting on the world he had transformed and the threat of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, he wished everyone a happy new year.

• After returning to Konoha, Uchiha Yuzuru sent people to the Land of Snow, where Kazahana Koyuki stayed and became close friends with Hana before entering his room half a month later.
• Naruto and Sasuke became popular at the Ninja Academy for telling stories about their mission, while Konoha celebrated the end of the sixty-fourth year with red decorations and New Year's preparations.
• Uchiha Yuzuru left his courtyard, found Deidara selling fireworks, and reminded him to avoid safety incidents during his planned fireworks show.
• Uchiha Yuzuru passed Kakashi, Might Guy, and Obito, then met Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi, who planned to visit Nonō and the orphanage children.
• Uchiha Yuzuru spotted Nagato smoking, told him smoking was bad for his health, and said he could enjoy himself on New Year's Eve.
• Uchiha Yuzuru went to Kage Rock, reflected on his achievements and the looming Ōtsutsuki Clan, and wished everyone a happy new year.

After receiving news that Rōshi was in the Land of Crafts, Uchiha Yuzuru decided to capture the Four-Tails Jinchuriki himself. He left for the island nation, while Uchiha Fugaku began considering who would take control of it.

• Uchiha Yuzuru learned that Rōshi was in the Land of Crafts and decided to go there himself rather than send someone to capture him.
• Uchiha Fugaku gave Uchiha Yuzuru Jiraiya's contact codes and agreed to consider who should take control of the Land of Crafts.
• Uchiha Yuzuru used Kamui to leave for the Land of Crafts.

Rōshi encountered Jiraiya in a forest in the Land of Crafts, and their fight escalated when Rōshi released Son Goku, the Four-Tails. Jiraiya narrowly escaped Son Goku’s Tailed Beast Bomb and prepared to summon Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima.

• Rōshi complained about Ōnoki surrendering the Land of Earth, while Son Goku warned him not to return to Iwagakure; Rōshi said they would head south.
• Jiraiya arrived at Rōshi’s stream with a woman, and Rōshi attacked him with Lava Bullet after warning him to stay away.
• Rōshi and Jiraiya exchanged attacks, but Rōshi broke free from Jiraiya’s Swamp of the Underworld technique and released Son Goku.
• Jiraiya summoned Gamabunta, and the toad fought Son Goku before they combined their oil and fire techniques.
• Son Goku countered with Flower Fruit Mountain and launched a Tailed Beast Bomb, forcing Jiraiya to release Gamabunta’s summoning and narrowly escape.
• As Son Goku prepared another attack, Jiraiya decided to summon Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima.

Uchiha Yuzuru arrived to face Son Goku, defeated Rōshi, and persuaded Son Goku to cooperate before sealing it inside himself. He rewarded Jiraiya and gave him the Telescope Technique, then instructed him to report any other Tailed Beast Jinchuriki he found.

• Jiraiya prepared to use Sage Mode against Son Goku, but Uchiha Yuzuru arrived and took over.
• Son Goku gave control of the body to Rōshi, who attacked Uchiha Yuzuru with lava firestones.
• Uchiha Yuzuru used Kamui and the Mangekyō Sharingan to defeat Rōshi and put him under an illusion.
• In the mental world, Uchiha Yuzuru bumped fists with Son Goku and showed it memories of Shukaku, Kokuō, and Gyuki; Son Goku agreed to be sealed.
• Uchiha Yuzuru transferred Son Goku from Rōshi into his own body, then promised Jiraiya ten million ryo and gave him a Telescope Technique scroll.

Uchiha Yuzuru secured Jiraiya’s promise to involve him in the future contest with Nadeshiko Village, then went to the Land of Crafts to arrange its submission to his rule. He ordered the ruler, Takahashi Toshiya, to return to Konoha with him and left him choosing between obedience and death.

• Jiraiya told Uchiha Yuzuru how he had defeated the chief of Nadeshiko Village and arranged for their disciples to compete over marriage.
• Uchiha Yuzuru offered Jiraiya a crystal ball in exchange for a chance to learn Mount Myōboku’s sage techniques, and Jiraiya agreed to notify him when the chief’s disciple came looking for him.
• Uchiha Yuzuru went to the royal palace and told Takahashi Toshiya to prepare the Land of Crafts’ records for Konoha’s takeover and return with him.
• Takahashi Toshiya asked to remain as ruler, but Uchiha Yuzuru refused and gave him the choice of coming to Konoha or dying before vanishing with Kamui.

Uchiha Yuzuru stopped Orochimaru from targeting Shennong after revealing the physician’s ties to the Land of Sky, Angkor Fortress, and Zero-Tails. Yuzuru then met Shennong at Konoha Hospital and began drawing close to him, while Shennong hid his resentment toward Konoha.

• Orochimaru told Uchiha Yuzuru he planned to seize Shennong for his research into the Body Revival Technique, but Yuzuru ordered him to wait.
• Uchiha Yuzuru explained that Shennong led the remaining Sky Ninja, controlled Angkor Fortress, and was connected to the sealed Zero-Tails.
• Shennong treated a patient with pneumothorax at Konoha Hospital, impressing Shizune and Rin Nohara with his skill.
• Uchiha Yuzuru introduced himself to Shennong and claimed his body was strong because a Tailed Beast was sealed inside him, catching Shennong’s interest.
• Uchiha Yuzuru took Shennong to eat barbecue, and Shennong admired Konoha’s prosperity before secretly showing hatred.

Konoha detected an approaching force of Sky Ninjas and prepared its defenses while Shennong watched with Uchiha Yuzuru. Anti-air Cannons wiped out the invading force, leaving Shennong to conceal his shock and grief over the loss of his trained subordinates.

• Nara Shikaku received reports of warships and flying ninjas entering the Land of Fire, then ordered surveillance and Konoha’s defenses to prepare.
• Uchiha Fugaku reassured Nara Shikaku that Konoha’s air defenses had been upgraded after the Deidara incident.
• As civilians evacuated, Uchiha Yuzuru took Shennong to the Valley of the End to watch the enemy approach.
• Uchiha Yuzuru explained that Konoha had installed Anti-air Cannons to defend against flying attackers.
• The Anti-air Cannons destroyed several hundred Sky Ninjas in less than five minutes, and Shennong hid his distress as Uchiha Yuzuru celebrated the defense.

After Konoha defeated the Sky Ninja remnants, Yururu arrived seeking Shennon's help for her injured village, unaware that he had arranged the attack. Uchiha Yuzuru agreed to travel with them, and the chapter ended with plans to bring the lawless ruins of the Land of Sky under unified rule.

• Uchiha Fugaku reported that Konoha had destroyed hundreds of Sky Ninja and sunk their warships without casualties.
• Aoba Yamashiro captured Yururu near the Hokage Building, and Shennon recognized her as his former disciple from the Land of Sky.
• Yururu asked Shennon to save the seriously injured villagers in her village after a mysterious force attacked them.
• Shennon asked Uchiha Yuzuru to accompany him, and Yuzuru agreed to go the next day and send medical ninja.
• Uchiha Yuzuru planned to use the trip to unite the towns and villages in the ruins of the Land of Sky under one rule.

Uchiha Yuzuru traveled to the Land of Sky with Shennong and Yururu, where Yururu grew increasingly fond of him. Shennong staged his death in a camp explosion, leaving Yururu grieving while Uchiha Yuzuru recognized the deception.

• Uchiha Yuzuru told Shennong that four Tailed Beasts were sealed within him, and Shennong secretly planned to take them for his ambitions.
• Uchiha Yuzuru, Shennong, and Yururu traveled by train and boat toward Yururu's village in the Land of Sky, and Uchiha Yuzuru sped their boat with a Rasengan.
• Yururu lost her hood during the ride, and Uchiha Yuzuru praised her appearance while Shennong grew concerned about her affection for him.
• Shennong decided to fake his death and escape, then explosives destroyed the campsite during the night.
• Yururu found Shennong's apparently lifeless body and mourned him, while Uchiha Yuzuru recognized that the corpse was part of Shennong's plan.

After the Sky Ninja destroyed Yururu’s village, Uchiha Yuzuru helped her treat the survivors and led her to their mountain camp. There, Yururu discovered her supposedly dead teacher Shennong waiting on a throne and learned that the attack had been part of his plan.

• Yururu buried Shennong, vowed to avenge him, and left with Uchiha Yuzuru, while Shennong secretly climbed out of his grave and revealed that Yururu’s hatred would strengthen him.
• Yururu and Uchiha Yuzuru found the village in ruins and treated the surviving villagers, who told them that the attackers were Sky Ninja hiding in the mountains.
• After three days of treating the villagers, Yururu joined Uchiha Yuzuru on a mission to the Sky Ninja camp and killed the enemies he controlled with genjutsu.
• Uchiha Yuzuru and Yururu entered the underground camp and reached its central room, where Yururu found Shennong alive on a throne.
• Shennong told Yururu that the attacks and everything that had happened were part of his plan.

Shennong revealed that he had caused the destruction of Yururu’s village and used her despair to empower the Zero-Tails. Uchiha Yuzuru protected Yururu and fought Shennong, who unleashed his enhanced body and a weakened version of the Eight Gates, but Yuzuru remained overwhelmingly stronger.

• Shennong confessed to Yururu that he had led the Sky Ninja attack and had raised her to make her despair feed the Zero-Tails.
• Yururu’s hatred strengthened Shennong, but Uchiha Yuzuru comforted her and sent her to hide.
• Shennong revealed that he had lured Uchiha Yuzuru to steal the Tailed Beast inside him and restore the Land of Sky.
• Uchiha Yuzuru used his Mangekyō Sharingan and tore off Shennong’s arm, then Shennong regenerated and opened his version of the Eight Gates.
• Uchiha Yuzuru and Shennong exchanged dozens of blows, with Yuzuru countering every attack as Shennong’s body repeatedly broke and regenerated.