Chapter Summaries

Naruto used Spiritual Energy to restore Kushina's Edo Tensei body into a living one, and she confirmed her health with a hospital checkup. Back home, Kushina felt Naruto's warmth for the first time and embraced him, grieving the years she had missed.

• Naruto transformed Kushina's Edo Tensei body with Spiritual Energy, rebuilding it with living cells.
• Kushina tested her new senses and pinched Naruto's cheek, feeling his warmth through her fingertips.
• Kushina took Naruto to the hospital for a thorough checkup, and the results showed her body was healthy.
• Uchiha Satsuki went to the hospital looking for Naruto and Kushina, but missed them as they headed home.
• Kushina embraced Naruto at home, cried as she felt his warmth, and apologized for missing his childhood.

Naruto spent a peaceful two weeks with his pseudo-resurrected mother, Kushina, and his fiancée, Satsuki, while keeping up with Gaara and training with Zacian. He then noticed that work had begun on the Kage Rock to carve the face of an unknown Fifth Hokage.

• Naruto learned that Kushina’s body would lose its senses after about seven days without replenishment, but his Life Energy could restore her indefinitely as long as he was nearby.
• Naruto cooked for Kushina, reassured her when she worried that his cooking surpassed hers, and shared a warm meal with her.
• Naruto spent two weeks with Kushina and Satsuki, visited Gaara in Sunagakure every few days, and waited for events in Konoha to resume.
• Naruto formed a summoning contract with Zacian, whose rapid growth and strength became clear when she knocked Sakura unconscious and defeated Naruto’s Shadow Clone.
• Naruto saw that construction had begun on the Kage Rock to carve the face of a Fifth Hokage he did not recognize.

Kakashi encountered Kushina Uzumaki, whom he believed had died, while shopping in Konoha. She explained that a forbidden jutsu had revived and controlled her, and urged him to verify her identity with his Sharingan.

• Kakashi finished his postwar duties, bought groceries, and decided to visit his students, especially Naruto.
• Kakashi stopped at a bookstore to admire a new volume, where Kushina spotted him and was startled by his behavior.
• Kakashi recognized Kushina as his teacher's wife but assumed she was a look-alike and tried to leave.
• Kushina recognized Kakashi and asked whether he was leading Naruto's team.
• Kakashi tried to dispel what he thought was a genjutsu, but Kushina told him she had been revived and controlled by a forbidden jutsu.
• Kushina suggested Kakashi use his Sharingan to confirm that she was real.

Kushina confronted Kakashi about neglecting Naruto during his childhood, but learned how grief and hardship had shaped him and comforted him. She then insisted that he come to Naruto’s home for lunch, using her familiar forceful manner to get him to agree.

• Kakashi told Kushina that he had served in Anbu before becoming a Jonin and had first met Naruto when Naruto graduated from the Ninja Academy.
• Kushina asked whether Kakashi had cared for Naruto after she and Minato died, and Kakashi admitted that he had not.
• Kushina embraced Kakashi and apologized for leaving him alone through the pain of losing Obito and Rin.
• Kushina invited Kakashi to Naruto’s home for lunch, but he repeatedly refused out of guilt and concern about troubling her.
• Kushina struck Kakashi on the head and ordered him to come, and he agreed.

At lunch with Naruto's family, Naruto told Kakashi that he was close to mastering a jutsu that could truly resurrect the dead, and declared he would bring Minato back for Kushina. While heading to train, Naruto collided with a boy who looked remarkably like him and was called "Dad."

• Kakashi noticed Satsuki and Naruto's blue summoning beast Zacian at lunch with Naruto and Kushina.
• Naruto asked Kakashi whether he wanted anyone resurrected and said he was close to mastering a jutsu that could bring the dead back as living people.
• Kushina was torn between warning Naruto about tampering with life and wanting Minato back, while Kakashi reacted in shock.
• Naruto told Kakashi to take time to decide and promised Kushina that he would bring Minato back, then left to train.
• Naruto realized he had forgotten to ask Kakashi who the Fifth Hokage was and collided with a blond, blue-eyed boy who looked like him.
• The boy stared at Naruto and blurted out, "Dad?!"

Boruto and Sasuke discovered that Urashiki’s failed time jump had brought them to a parallel version of Konoha in Year 63. They learned Urashiki would arrive in a few days and set out to find and protect this world’s Naruto.

• Boruto and Sasuke saw that the Kage Rock and village layout belonged to an earlier Konoha.
• Boruto activated Urashiki’s turtle-shaped device, which explained that they had landed in a parallel universe after a spacetime jump malfunction.
• Sasuke learned that Urashiki had aimed for Naruto’s childhood but would arrive in this world in a few days.
• Sasuke explained the parallel world to Boruto as another save file, and Boruto understood.
• Boruto and Sasuke agreed to find this world’s Naruto and protect him from Urashiki.

Naruto recognized Boruto and Sasuke as visitors from another timeline, though they tried to conceal their identities. When Jiraiya arrived and questioned them, Sasuke claimed they were street performers and demonstrated a trick with a balloon.

• Boruto mistook Naruto for his father, and Sasuke hurriedly pulled him away and warned him not to reveal their identities.
• Naruto recognized Boruto and Sasuke, while Sasuke concluded they had arrived in a parallel universe.
• Jiraiya joined Naruto, and Boruto recognized him as his father's teacher from a photo.
• Jiraiya asked who Boruto and Sasuke were, and Sasuke claimed they were traveling street performers.
• Sasuke burst a red balloon with a snap and scattered confetti to support his cover story.

Jiraiya assigned Naruto to watch Sasuke and Boruto, who explored a Konoha still recovering from the attack. Naruto then separated Sasuke from Boruto and revealed that he recognized him as Second Pillar.

• Jiraiya said he needed to keep an eye on Sasuke and Boruto, and Naruto volunteered for the surveillance mission.
• Jiraiya tried to flirt with a villager, who slapped him twice and treated Naruto with conspicuous admiration.
• Sasuke asked Jiraiya whether any rogue ninja had recently left Konoha, and Jiraiya said none had.
• Naruto led Sasuke and Boruto to a quiet area, then asked Boruto to wait elsewhere so he could speak with Sasuke alone.
• Naruto looked at Sasuke and asked whether he was Second Pillar.

Naruto revealed that he recognized Sasuke as a traveler from another worldline and explained that he, too, had traveled into the past. While waiting nearby, Boruto met Uchiha Satsuki, whose resemblance to someone he admired left him confused, and she later encountered Naruto.

• Naruto identified Sasuke as the future Uchiha who had left Konoha and asked how he had reached this world.
• Sasuke admitted who he was, and Naruto explained that he had also traveled from his original worldline into the past.
• Boruto waited apart from Naruto and Sasuke, wondering how this Konoha compared with his own.
• Boruto approached Uchiha Satsuki, felt an inexplicable familiarity with her, and introduced himself as Uzuma Boruto.
• Satsuki rejected Boruto's request to talk and walked away, but soon returned and asked Naruto why he was following Boruto.

Naruto explained to Sasuke that he had returned from the future, while Sasuke revealed that Urashiki was coming to capture Naruto and target Kurama. When Satsuki arrived and introduced herself, Sasuke began to realize that she was connected to someone he knew from another world.

• Naruto told Sasuke he had memories from the future, and Sasuke accepted his explanation.
• Sasuke explained that Urashiki would soon attack to take Kurama, warning Naruto that he could not defeat him alone.
• Sasuke asked how Naruto had recognized that he was not this timeline’s Sasuke.
• Satsuki arrived, pulled Naruto behind her, and questioned the masked stranger.
• Naruto introduced Satsuki to Sasuke and asked her to share her name, likes, dislikes, and dream.
• Satsuki said she wanted to revive the Uchiha Clan and kill someone with her own hands, leaving Sasuke visibly shaken.

Sasuke and Boruto learned that this world's Sasuke was a girl named Satsuki who had feelings for Naruto. As the group toured Konoha, Satsuki confronted a hot spring owner over his past treatment of Naruto, while Sasuke began to suspect what had happened to him in this timeline.

• Sasuke accepted that Satsuki was his female counterpart and told Boruto to keep the parallel world's details secret when they returned.
• Boruto joined Naruto and Satsuki on a walk through Konoha while Sasuke followed at a distance to protect Naruto from Urashiki.
• A hot spring owner offered Naruto a free card, but Satsuki snapped it and condemned him for turning Naruto away in the past.
• When Boruto questioned Satsuki's hostility, Sasuke intervened and promised to explain the village's history to him.
• Satsuki apologized to Naruto for losing her temper, and Naruto reassured her that he would refuse the villagers' offers.
• Satsuki told Naruto that their parents planned to discuss an old agreement at her home that evening.

Naruto brought Boruto, Sasuke, and Second Pillar to his apartment, where they met Kushina, who was alive in this world. The arrival of Fugaku and Mikoto left Second Pillar stunned, and the chapter ended with his teacup shattered on the floor.

• Naruto invited Boruto and Second Pillar to dinner and brought them home, where Kushina greeted them.
• Boruto accidentally called Kushina "Grandma," prompting her to flare up before Naruto calmed her down with an excuse.
• Naruto introduced Zacian to the guests, then went to help Kushina prepare dinner.
• A knock brought Satsuki's parents, Fugaku and Mikoto, to the apartment.
• Second Pillar recognized Fugaku and Mikoto, dropped his teacup, and stared at them in disbelief.

Second Pillar saw Mikoto and Fugaku alive and fled from the apartment, overwhelmed by memories of his dead parents. Naruto explained that he had saved this world’s Uchiha Clan, while Sasuke resisted meeting his parents for fear of changing the timeline; Mikoto then followed them and asked if they had met before.

• Second Pillar lost his composure when he saw Mikoto and Fugaku, then fled the apartment without speaking to them.
• Boruto tried to follow Sasuke, but Naruto stopped him and went after Sasuke himself.
• Mikoto felt an unexplained closeness to the stranger and noticed his eyes reminded her of Satsuki as a child.
• Naruto found Sasuke in the street and explained that he had saved this world’s Uchiha Clan from Sasuke’s older brother on the night of the massacre.
• Sasuke admitted nothing but resisted Naruto’s offer to explain his origins to Mikoto and Fugaku, fearing he might alter the timeline.
• Mikoto arrived at the alley and gently asked Sasuke whether they had met before.

Naruto exposed Sasuke as Mikoto’s son from another future world, and Sasuke confirmed his identity to her. Mikoto welcomed him with compassion, and Sasuke broke down over his guilt and inability to protect her.

• Naruto told Mikoto that Sasuke came from another future world and was her child, then pulled off Sasuke’s hat so she could see his resemblance to her.
• Naruto replenished Sasuke’s Chakra, and Sasuke revealed his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan as proof before giving Mikoto his name.
• Mikoto accepted that Sasuke was her son from another world and laughed at the absurd idea that her daughter was a boy there.
• Mikoto asked about Sasuke’s unusual reaction and found his empty sleeve, expressing sorrow for his pain and loneliness.
• Sasuke apologized for failing to protect Mikoto and broke down as she held his hand, while Naruto quietly stepped away.

Kushina questioned Boruto about his parents after noticing his strong resemblance to Minato and Naruto, but Mikoto and Sasuke covered up his identity. The group remained together as Boruto avoided revealing that he was Naruto’s future son.

• Kushina pressed Boruto to name his parents while Satsuki watched with irritation.
• Naruto, Mikoto, and Fugaku returned after following the stranger, and Fugaku accepted Sasuke’s account after hearing private Uchiha details.
• Satsuki complained about her parents leaving and insulted Sasuke, who ignored her and sat down.
• Mikoto realized Kushina suspected Boruto’s identity and falsely said Sasuke was essentially his parent.
• Sasuke supported Mikoto’s lie, and Kushina apologized to Boruto for asking about his parents.

Naruto prepared an extravagant dinner and recreated Boruto’s favorite Thunder Burger, bringing him closer to Boruto. During dinner, Mikoto revealed that she and Kushina had agreed before Naruto’s birth to betroth their children, leaving Sasuke and Boruto shocked.

• Naruto served a lavish dinner featuring many tomato dishes, then made Boruto a spicy hamburger based on his description of Thunder Burger.
• Boruto loved the hamburger, and Naruto told him that he cherished chances to do things for others; the system warned that bonding with Boruto would not grant points.
• Mikoto asked Kushina whether she had made up her mind about formalizing the agreement between their children.
• Mikoto revealed that she and Kushina had agreed to betroth their children if Kushina gave birth to a boy, and Sasuke and Boruto choked in shock.

Mikoto revealed Naruto and Satsuki's childhood betrothal, and both families approved of the match. Satsuki admitted she liked Naruto, while Sasuke fled in shock; Naruto agreed to the arrangement, leaving Mikoto to suggest they marry when they came of age.

• Mikoto explained that Naruto and Satsuki had been betrothed as children, and she, Kushina, and Fugaku all approved.
• Sasuke weakly suggested reconsidering the arrangement, but Satsuki agreed to it and confessed that she liked Naruto.
• Sasuke collapsed onto the table, then pulled Boruto away and left the house to escape the conversation.
• Naruto agreed to the arrangement, and Mikoto said the pair could confirm their relationship and plan their wedding once they came of age.

Sasuke reassured Boruto about Hinata’s place in his own future, then pushed him through harsh training as they prepared for Urashiki’s attack. Urashiki appeared above the training ground and threatened the group.

• Boruto worried that Hinata in this world might be hurt by Naruto choosing someone else, and Sasuke reminded him that his mother in their timeline remained his mother.
• Boruto visited the Hyūga Clan residence and saw Hyuga Hinata training with Neji Hyuga before Neji detected him and Boruto fled.
• Sasuke, Boruto, Uzumaki Naruto, and Uchiha Satsuki trained at a Konoha training ground while Sasuke stayed alert for Urashiki.
• Urashiki appeared overhead with a red fishing rod and announced that he would harvest the people at the training ground.

Naruto and his companions faced Urashiki, who had appeared far earlier than expected and targeted Naruto. After Sasuke and Boruto failed to stop him, Naruto unleashed his Six Paths-enhanced Golden Nine-Tails form, leaving Urashiki and Sasuke stunned.

• Urashiki attacked Naruto, but Boruto knocked him clear, and Satsuki tried to strike Urashiki with a Fire Style technique.
• Naruto rescued Satsuki from Urashiki’s fishing-line attack, knocked her unconscious, and sent a Shadow Clone to take her to safety.
• Kurama warned Naruto that Urashiki had a terrifying power, while Sasuke fought him with his sword and urged Boruto to protect Naruto.
• Urashiki knocked Boruto aside, and Sasuke restrained him after throwing his sword, buying Naruto a chance to act.
• Naruto joined with Kurama and transformed into a gigantic Golden Nine-Tails with six magatama markings, startling Urashiki and Sasuke.

Naruto drove Urashiki away with a powerful attack, leaving Sasuke and Boruto stunned by his strength. After Urashiki escaped through a portal, Naruto learned Sasuke had lost access to his powers because Urashiki had drained his Chakra.

• Kurama blasted Urashiki, and Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear behind him and strike him with a massive golden claw.
• Naruto fired a Tailed Beast Ball at Urashiki, who escaped its explosion by rewinding time.
• Urashiki opened a portal with Yomotsu Hirasaka and fled, leaving Naruto to wonder whether he could have followed him with a Flying Thunder God mark.
• Naruto returned to normal and asked Sasuke why he could not use his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and Rinnegan.
• Sasuke explained that Urashiki had drained much of his Chakra, and Naruto offered to restore it.