Chapter Summaries

Three-year-old Naruto, who had memories of another life, trained with remarkable skill in the forest outside Konoha. After he impressed himself with an advanced kunai throw, a little girl appeared and praised him.

• Naruto recalled his past life and the major events unfolding in the Ninja World while training alone near Konoha.
• Naruto threw several kunai so they struck one another midair and hit separate targets without missing.
• A little girl emerged from the bushes, praised Naruto's throwing, and left him wondering who she was.

Naruto met a young Uchiha girl at a secluded training ground and impressed her with his kunai tricks. He offered to teach her in exchange for using the place, leaving her to decide whether to train with him.

• Naruto apologized to the girl for using the training ground she shared with her sister.
• The girl reluctantly allowed Naruto to stay, then asked how he had developed his throwing technique while insisting the Uchiha Clan was superior.
• Naruto demonstrated how he made a kunai vanish and produced three more, leaving the girl visibly amazed.
• Naruto praised the Uchiha throwing style and offered to practice with the girl and teach her his trick as payment for borrowing the training ground.

Naruto trained Uchiha Tsuki in shuriken throwing, and the two sharpened their skills through an increasingly difficult practice session. When Tsuki learned Naruto was an orphan who planned to eat alone, she offered to accompany him to the riverside.

• Tsuki doubted Naruto's simple training method, but he challenged her to prove the Uchiha were talented.
• Naruto threw pebbles at Tsuki, who struck them with shuriken and quickly adapted to his changing angles and trajectories.
• Naruto and Tsuki practiced until dusk, improving their throwing skills through the fast-paced exchange.
• Naruto told Tsuki he had no parents and planned to eat his bento by the river.
• Tsuki offered to stay with Naruto, and he invited her to the riverside.

Naruto shared his homemade bento with Tsuki beside a lake and explained how he made his tomato-and-egg dish. Tsuki finally overcame her Uchiha pride to taste it, delighted by the food.

• Naruto took Tsuki to a lakeside dock and opened the bento he had prepared.
• Tsuki became captivated by the tomato-and-egg dish, her favorite food, and asked Naruto why he peeled the tomatoes.
• Naruto explained the ingredients and cooking steps as Tsuki listened and grew increasingly hungry.
• Naruto offered to share his bento, and Tsuki accepted after he said he would be happy if someone appreciated his cooking.
• Tsuki tasted the tomato-and-egg dish and found it delicious.

Naruto learned that Tsuki was actually named Uchiha Satsuki and worried she would die in the Uchiha massacre, resolving to find a way to prevent it. Satsuki revealed that her father had originally planned to name her Second Pillar before changing the name because she was a girl.

• Satsuki finished Naruto's lunch and apologized, inviting him to her home for dinner.
• Naruto recalled how the Nine-Tails' attack, Konoha's suspicion, the Uchiha coup, and Itachi's actions led to the clan massacre.
• Naruto worried that Satsuki might be killed and decided he had to do something, perhaps by warning the Third Hokage.
• Naruto declined Satsuki's dinner invitation and said he would come play with her again.
• Satsuki corrected Naruto, saying her name was Uchiha Satsuki, and explained that her father had planned to call her Second Pillar before learning she was a girl.

Naruto discovered that his new friend Uchiha Satsuki was the gender-swapped Uchiha Sasuke, and their meeting activated his long-dormant Bond System. After learning he could earn points by forming bonds with original characters, Naruto realized he had other rewards waiting and ran toward Konoha’s commercial district.

• Naruto said goodbye to Satsuki, who was secretly delighted to have made her first friend outside the Uchiha clan.
• The Bond System activated and identified Naruto’s new connection as an initial bond with Uchiha Sasuke, awarding him 500 points.
• Naruto learned that the system awarded points for bonds and greater involvement in the original story, which he could spend on draws for abilities and other rewards.
• Naruto realized he could collect rewards for bonds he had already formed and ran toward Konoha’s commercial district.

Naruto earned 500 points after forming a Level 5 bond with Teuchi, whose ramen had comforted him since he was a lonely child. After Naruto explained what Teuchi’s kindness meant to him, Teuchi gave him a permanent invitation ticket for his favorite ramen.

• Naruto received 500 points when he formed a Level 5 bond with Teuchi at Ichiraku Ramen.
• Naruto struggled to finish a bowl of ramen after already eating a lunch box, but he ate every bite and paid 75 ryo.
• Naruto told Teuchi that his first bowl of ramen had warmed him after villagers turned him away in the rain.
• Teuchi became emotional and gave Naruto a permanent invitation ticket for one serving of Miso Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen.

Naruto spent 1,000 points on his first ten-pull and gained a system storage space along with several rewards that increased his Chakra, physical abilities, and Fire Release affinity. The final card revealed an epic treasure chest offering three choices, leaving Naruto to decide which reward to claim.

• Naruto returned to his apartment and discovered that his points had risen to 1,100 after forming a bond with Teuchi.
• Naruto completed his first ten-pull and received a system storage space that could hold system-generated items.
• Naruto opened rewards including Chakra, Chakra Metal, weighted training gear, Soldier Pills, and a physical enhancement.
• Naruto gained more Chakra and Fire Release affinity and nature transformation mastery from rare rewards.
• Naruto opened the final card and received an epic treasure chest with options involving Zero-Tails' Dark Chakra, Uzumaki Menma, or Hōrogu.

Naruto examined the selectable treasure chest and chose three Uzumaki Menma trial cards, which granted immense power without side effects. He planned to use that power to save Hizashi Hyuga from the sacrifice that would soon follow the Hidden Cloud Village’s kidnapping attempt.

• Naruto compared the Uzumaki Menma trial cards with the other treasure options and judged Menma’s strength the most useful.
• Naruto recalled how Konoha’s leaders would offer Hizashi Hyuga to the Hidden Cloud Village to protect Hiashi and the Byakugan.
• Naruto decided he would not let Hizashi die and considered fighting the Raikage if the Hidden Cloud threatened war.
• Naruto chose the Uzumaki Menma trial cards and received three.
• Naruto inspected the purple card, then returned it to the system space.

Naruto considered who he could befriend and then encountered Kurama in the Sealing Space. The chapter ended with Naruto trying to chat with the fox, who remained hostile and impatient.

• Naruto considered building bonds with the Third Hokage and other Konoha children but worried about attracting the higher-ups’ attention.
• Naruto fell asleep and found himself standing before Kurama in the Sealing Space.
• Kurama ordered Naruto to remove the sealing talisman, but Naruto refused because releasing him could be dangerous.
• Naruto called Kurama cute and handsome, surprising the fox with his sincere admiration.
• Naruto introduced himself and suggested they talk, while Kurama told him to get lost and threatened to kill him.

Naruto used knowledge of Kurama’s name and the Sage of Six Paths’ teachings to persuade Kurama that he might be connected to the Sage’s prophecy. Kurama introduced himself but chose to watch Naruto cautiously, while Naruto asked to keep talking with him so neither of them would be alone.

• Naruto guessed that the Nine-Tails’ name was Kurama, startling him into demanding to know how Naruto had learned it.
• Naruto claimed an old man in a dream had told him about Kurama, taught him that chakra connected people, and called him Ashura.
• Kurama recognized the old man’s teachings and wondered whether Naruto was Ashura’s reincarnation, but decided to observe him before trusting him.
• Naruto introduced himself as Uzumaki Naruto and asked Kurama to take care of him; Kurama finally gave his name.
• Naruto admitted he wanted someone to talk to because people usually ignored him, and Kurama reluctantly let him chatter.

Naruto gained Kurama’s initial trust by telling him a localized version of Battle Through the Heavens, then received a visit from Hiruzen Sarutobi. Hiruzen brought supplies and worried about Naruto’s isolation as he considered the boy’s recent meeting with Uchiha Satsuki.

• Naruto earned 400 points after forming an initial bond with Kurama by telling him stories through the night.
• Naruto decided to keep building Kurama’s trust through patient companionship rather than directly challenging his hatred.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi visited Naruto with fresh food and milk, and Naruto gained 300 points for bonding with him.
• Hiruzen asked whether Naruto was eating properly and had enough money, while Naruto said he had little to spend it on.
• Hiruzen reflected on Naruto’s lack of belonging in Konoha and considered his recent contact with Uchiha Satsuki.

The Third Hokage questioned Naruto about his new friendship with Satsuki and decided the meeting seemed coincidental. Naruto went to meet Satsuki again and found her struggling to master the Great Fireball Technique, but he praised her effort.

• The Third Hokage asked Naruto about the girl he had met, and Naruto described Satsuki as strange but cute.
• Naruto told the Third Hokage that Satsuki had invited him to train with her by the river, easing the Hokage’s concern about Uchiha involvement.
• Naruto left home and traveled to the training ground to meet Satsuki.
• Satsuki practiced the Great Fireball Technique by the river, but her fireball quickly went out as she worried about falling short of her older sister.
• Naruto arrived and praised Satsuki for practicing ninjutsu before entering the Ninja Academy.

Naruto taught Satsuki the Great Fireball Technique, succeeding on his first attempt while concealing his unusual Fire Release talent. He then demonstrated tree-climbing Chakra control and encouraged Satsuki to try the exercise herself.

• Naruto memorized the Great Fireball Technique’s hand seals as Satsuki taught him how to practice it.
• Naruto performed the technique successfully on his first attempt, making Satsuki resolve to master it too.
• Naruto invited Satsuki to practice a method for improving Chakra control and led her into the forest.
• Naruto demonstrated how to use Chakra in his feet to climb a tree and explained how the exercise improved control.
• Satsuki agreed to try tree climbing, and Naruto advised her to begin with a running start.

Naruto and Satsuki practiced tree climbing while Hiruzen Sarutobi defended allowing their friendship to Danzō Shimura. Danzō left warning that Hiruzen’s decision would doom Konoha.

• Satsuki climbed a tree, marked her progress, and realized she had used too much Chakra.
• Naruto focused on controlling his Chakra, then challenged Satsuki to race to the top.
• Hiruzen considered the risks of Naruto’s contact with Satsuki and the possibility of the Uchiha reintegrating into Konoha.
• Danzō confronted Hiruzen, arguing that the Uchiha might manipulate Naruto and recalling his plan to bring Naruto under Root’s control.
• Hiruzen defended Naruto’s bond with Satsuki and said the Uchiha deserved a chance to prove themselves.
• Danzō left Hiruzen’s office, warning that his decision would doom Konoha.

Naruto and Satsuki completed their tree-climbing training, and Satsuki reached the top first. After Naruto caught her when she fell, the embarrassed pair headed to the river to test their progress.

• Satsuki and Naruto practiced Chakra control and successfully climbed their trees to the top.
• Satsuki declared that she had won their competition and said she wanted to surpass her sister and make the clan proud.
• Satsuki lost her footing while climbing down, and Naruto caught her and safely cushioned their fall against the tree.
• Satsuki blushed in Naruto's arms, then suggested they go to the river to test their training results.

Naruto helped Satsuki master the Great Fireball Technique and encouraged her to stop measuring herself against her older sister and discover her own strengths. Satsuki regained her confidence and deepened her friendship with Naruto, earning him a bond reward from the system.

• Satsuki performed the Great Fireball Technique successfully after Naruto guided her training.
• Naruto shared a meal with Satsuki and praised her, but she questioned whether she was truly a genius compared with her older sister.
• Naruto reassured Satsuki that she should find her own talents and path instead of judging herself by her sister's achievements.
• Satsuki recovered her confidence, declared she would find her own path, and asked Naruto how she could repay his help.
• Naruto told Satsuki she was his friend and praised her determination, deepening their bond to Level 4 and earning him 1,000 points.

Naruto visited Kurama in the Sealing Space, refused to abandon his friendship with Satsuki, and gave Kurama a Chakra-made copy of his story to read. Kurama accepted the gift and formed a Level 2 bond with Naruto, earning him 400 points.

• Kurama told Naruto to stay away from Satsuki, but Naruto refused because she was his first friend.
• Naruto continued telling Kurama his adapted story, and Kurama listened despite pretending not to care.
• Naruto gave Kurama a Chakra-made copy of Battle Through the Heavens, Volume 1, which Kurama accepted and began reading.
• Kurama shrank to the size of a big dog to read the book, and Naruto earned 400 points when their bond reached Level 2.

Naruto spent his system points on twenty draws and received several powerful abilities, including Adamantine Sealing Chains, Rasenshuriken mastery, and complete mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique. The final reward was Life Transfer Reincarnation, a forbidden technique that could revive the dead or heal the critically wounded at the user's expense.

• Naruto used his first ten-draw and obtained Adamantine Sealing Chains, Water Release mastery, and Rasenshuriken mastery among other rewards.
• Naruto used another ten-draw and received Sealing Jutsu talent, Flying Thunder God kunai, and Lightning Release mastery.
• Naruto drew the legendary Flying Thunder God Technique with complete mastery.
• Naruto received Life Transfer Reincarnation in the final card.

Naruto visited Hiruzen Sarutobi to ask for ninjutsu scrolls and revealed that he had awakened the Uzumaki Adamantine Sealing Chains. Hiruzen gave him a collection of ninjutsu and sealing scrolls, and Naruto returned home ready to begin training.

• Naruto entered Hiruzen Sarutobi’s office and asked for basic ninjutsu scrolls so he could train.
• Naruto asked Hiruzen about Kekkei Genkai and claimed that he had awakened one.
• Naruto revealed his Adamantine Sealing Chains, astonishing Hiruzen with the strength of his Uzumaki bloodline.
• Hiruzen gave Naruto numerous ninjutsu scrolls and a secret scroll of sealing techniques.
• Naruto returned to his apartment, examined the scrolls, and decided to start with the Three Body Technique.