Chapter Summaries

Hyuga Kazuya searched the desert for Kushina and Minato after the Dragon Vein scattered them, rescuing Kushina and healing Minato. Unable to connect to the Great Tenseigan despite confirming he was still in the Shinobi World, he wondered whether he had traveled through time.

• Hyuga Kazuya emerged from the sand, healed himself, and used his Byakugan to locate Kushina underground, where the Nine-Tails' chakra protected her.
• Hyuga Kazuya brought the unconscious Kushina to shelter beneath a dune and left a Shadow Clone to watch over her.
• Hyuga Kazuya found Minato Namikaze at an oasis and treated his internal injuries after assuring him that Kushina was safe.
• Hyuga Kazuya failed to connect to the Great Tenseigan, checked the stars, and confirmed their positions matched those in the Shinobi World.
• Hyuga Kazuya flew to retrieve Kushina while wondering whether the Dragon Vein had sent him through time and space.

Hyuga Kazuya reunited with Minato and Kushina after the Dragon Vein disaster and concluded that they had traveled into the future. He showed them the ruined Rōran, where he found no trace of the Dragon Vein and wondered whether they could ever return.

• Hyuga Kazuya found Minato at an oasis and brought Kushina there on the Giant Bird.
• Minato, Kushina, and Hyuga Kazuya reunited and reflected on how they had fallen into Anrokuzan’s ambush.
• Hyuga Kazuya revealed that the first Anrokuzan puppet had been Anrokuzan’s real body, shocking Minato and Kushina.
• Hyuga Kazuya told Minato and Kushina that they might have traveled through time, then took them to see Rōran’s ruins.
• Hyuga Kazuya searched the ruins with his Byakugan but found no Dragon Vein and considered whether they were in the future of their world, a parallel world, or dead.

Hyuga Kazuya found the sealed Dragon Vein in the ruins of Rōran and suggested it might return him, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina to their own time. Inside the chamber, evidence convinced him they had arrived in a parallel world rather than the future of their original timeline.

• Minato Namikaze and Kushina landed in Rōran with Hyuga Kazuya, who then disappeared into the city center.
• Kushina used the Mind's Eye of the Kagura to locate Hyuga Kazuya at the center of Rōran.
• Hyuga Kazuya found the Dragon Vein's sealed door and told Minato Namikaze and Kushina that it might let them return.
• Hyuga Kazuya broke the seal, and the three entered the damaged underground chamber.
• Minato Namikaze and Kushina noticed a different seal and Minato's Flying Thunder God Kunai on the central platform.
• Hyuga Kazuya concluded that they were in a parallel world, based on the chamber's damage and the kunai.

Minato Namikaze, Kushina, and Hyuga Kazuya unleashed the Dragon Vein to test whether its eruption could return them to the original timeline. They learned Minato could sense his Flying Thunder God formulas only during the eruption, then resealed the Dragon Vein and left their return plan uncertain.

• Hyuga Kazuya suggested undoing the Dragon Vein seal, and Minato Namikaze prepared to use a clone after Hyuga Kazuya reminded him he did not need to risk himself.
• Minato Namikaze, Kushina, and Hyuga Kazuya raised a barrier around Rōran before Minato used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave a Shadow Clone in the underground space.
• The clone undid the seal, causing the Dragon Vein to erupt in a purple pillar of light and destroy the damaged buildings at Rōran's center.
• Minato Namikaze sensed the Flying Thunder God formulas from the original timeline through the clone's memories, but he could only sense them at the instant the Dragon Vein erupted.
• Hyuga Kazuya and Kushina used Adamantine Sealing Chains to suppress the Dragon Vein while Minato Namikaze resealed it, and Kushina celebrated the feat.

Hyuga Kazuya, Kushina, and Minato Namikaze reinforced the unstable Dragon Vein seal and decided to stay in Rōran overnight. They planned to explore this future and obtain the Barrier Stones needed to repair the damaged sealing space.

• Minato Namikaze pointed out that the Dragon Vein's eruption had cracked the underground space, making it dangerous to activate the Dragon Vein or return before repairing the damage.
• Hyuga Kazuya, Kushina, and Minato Namikaze agreed to reinforce the seal before leaving and began setting up Sealing Jutsu.
• After several hours, the three finished reinforcing the formation and rested against the wall to recover.
• Hyuga Kazuya brought out stored food and camping equipment, and the three ate and set up camp.
• Minato Namikaze, Kushina, and Hyuga Kazuya decided to rest in Rōran and seek Barrier Stones from a major ninja village to repair the sealing space.

Hyuga Kazuya, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina reached the Land of Fire and learned that they had arrived twenty years after their original time. Minato concluded that this was a parallel world whose history resembled theirs but differed in some details, leaving the group wary of relying on its future events as fact.

• Hyuga Kazuya, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina flew east from Rōran and confirmed that the Shinobi World was at peace.
• The three landed near a border city, and Minato Namikaze went into town to gather information.
• Minato Namikaze returned and told Hyuga Kazuya and Kushina that the current year was Konoha Year 66, twenty years after their original Year 46.
• Minato Namikaze explained that this world's history said the Third Shinobi World War would begin after the Third Kazekage disappeared, but noted that some countries differed from their world.
• Hyuga Kazuya called this world a parallel world, and Minato Namikaze agreed that its history could only serve as a reference.

Minato Namikaze told Kushina and Hyuga Kazuya about the future he had learned in this world, including his and Kushina’s deaths and the Uchiha clan’s extermination. As they considered what that future meant for them, Kazuya wondered whether his counterpart had died young without a Golden Finger.

• Minato Namikaze said that he became the Fourth Hokage after the Third stepped down, and Kushina excitedly embraced him.
• Minato revealed that the Fourth Hokage and Kushina died during the Nine-Tails Rampage, leaving Kushina disbelieving until Minato promised to investigate the suspicious circumstances.
• Kazuya asked about his counterpart, and Minato said he had found no one named Kazuya, though powerful Hyuga generally used bows in this world.
• Minato reported that Orochimaru defected after his human experiments were exposed and that the Uchiha clan was later exterminated.
• Kazuya wondered whether his counterpart had died early and lacked a Golden Finger, and expected to learn more once they reached Konoha.

Kushina, Minato Namikaze, and Hyuga Kazuya learned about the major events in Konoha’s future and entered the village in secret. They visited Ichiraku Ramen, where Teuchi sensed something familiar about the disguised trio.

• Kushina learned that Tsunade had become the Fifth Hokage, and the three concluded that they had all died in this world.
• Minato Namikaze found Flying Thunder God formulas in Konoha and transported the group into the village without drawing attention.
• Kushina recognized Minato Namikaze’s statue on Hokage Rock, and the three explored Konoha in disguise.
• Kushina ordered Bamboo Shoot Ramen at Ichiraku Ramen, while Hyuga Kazuya ordered five bowls of Tonkotsu Ramen.
• Teuchi noticed the trio’s familiar manner and ramen orders, which reminded him of someone who had died young.

Hyuga Kazuya, Kushina, and Minato ate at Ichiraku Ramen, where Teuchi recalled the familiar trio of customers who had once supported his shop. After Teuchi identified Hyuga Kazuya as one of them, Neji, Tenten, and Rock Lee arrived, and the group decided to split up to investigate their separate questions.

• Kushina and Minato joked with Hyuga Kazuya while they waited for their ramen at Ichiraku.
• Teuchi recognized the trio as resembling three former regulars and revealed that they were the Fourth Hokage, his wife, and Hyuga Kazuya.
• Kushina choked on her broth at the revelation, while Minato realized the dates Teuchi mentioned had hinted at their identities.
• Neji, Tenten, and Rock Lee entered the shop, and Kushina suggested that Kazuya ask Neji about his clan.
• Minato proposed that they split up to investigate their own matters, and Kazuya agreed to wait until after eating.

Hyuga Kazuya followed Neji and his teammates to their training ground after arranging to meet Minato and Kushina later that night. He appeared behind Neji and asked to speak with him, leaving Rock Lee and Tenten watching.

• Neji noticed that three people were secretly watching him, and Tenten and Rock Lee recalled his reputation as the Divine Archer.
• Minato and Kushina left to search for the truth about themselves, while Kazuya stayed behind to finish his ramen.
• Kazuya secretly followed Neji, Rock Lee, and Tenten to their training ground as the teammates discussed archery, the Hyuga Clan's rival factions, and a planned spar.
• Kazuya appeared behind Neji and asked to speak with him, startling Neji and Rock Lee.

Hyuga Kazuya approached Neji while posing as a powerful Main Family elder, intending to test his strength and help him grow. After sending Rock Lee and Tenten away, Kazuya challenged Neji to attack, and Neji launched himself at the unmoving elder.

• Hyuga Kazuya decided to pose as a secret Main Family Clan Protector Elder so he could approach Neji and assess his abilities.
• Kazuya ordered Rock Lee and Tenten to leave, and Neji asked them to go while he spoke with the elder.
• Kazuya revealed that he wanted to test Neji's Gentle Fist and promised him a reward if he performed well.
• Neji agreed to fight while secretly hoping Guy-sensei would arrive, and he charged at Kazuya, who remained motionless.

Hyuga Kazuya defended against Neji’s powerful Gentle Fist techniques, defeated him in their clash, and secretly treated him after revealing he had manipulated Neji’s emotions. Might Guy then attacked Kazuya, who gained the advantage and recognized Guy was preparing to use the Eight Gates.

• Neji attacked Hyuga Kazuya with Eight Trigrams 361 Palms, but Kazuya blocked the strikes with Mysterious Peacock Method: Revolving Heaven.
• Neji retreated and fired Eight Trigrams: Four Empty Palms, while Kazuya countered with Eight Trigrams: Great Empty Palm and shattered Neji’s first three strikes.
• The collision created a huge crater, and Neji was injured; Kazuya appeared behind him, treated him with Mystical Palm Technique, and withdrew his hidden emotional influence.
• Might Guy attacked Kazuya with Konoha Great Whirlwind, but Kazuya dodged, blocked Guy’s kick, and countered by sending him into a tree.
• Guy recovered and prepared to use the Eight Gates, which Kazuya recognized.

Hyuga Kazuya, who introduced himself to Neji as Hyuga Ki, made Neji his student and revealed that the Caged Bird could be removed if Neji met his standards. After teaching Neji the Life Breath Technique, he sent him home and told him to keep their lessons and the possibility of removing the seal secret.

• Hyuga Kazuya stopped Might Guy from intervening, and Neji explained that his injuries had come from a spar.
• Hyuga Kazuya sent Might Guy away, then told Neji he would train him as his teacher.
• Hyuga Kazuya identified himself as Hyuga Ki, the Clan Protector Elder, and said Neji might inherit his position and could have his Caged Bird removed.
• Hyuga Ki taught Neji the Life Breath Technique through the afternoon, and Neji grew more trusting after experiencing its effects.
• Hyuga Ki sent Neji home, promising to find him for future lessons and instructing him not to discuss their training or the Caged Bird's removal.

Hyuga Kazuya reunited with Minato and Kushina, whose discovery of Naruto’s cruel childhood left them shaken and changed Minato’s view of the Third Hokage. Kazuya then set out to infiltrate the Hyuga Main Family and search its records, while anticipating how these revelations might alter Konoha’s future.

• Might Guy confronted Hyuga Kazuya after Neji left, but Kazuya claimed he had no plans to harm the village, and Guy went after Neji.
• Hyuga Kazuya met Minato and Kushina, who were distressed after learning about Naruto’s childhood.
• Minato asked Kazuya what he thought of the Third Hokage, and Kazuya said he might be a good person but a poor leader.
• Minato comforted Kushina as she wept over Naruto’s suffering and promised that their own future would be different.
• Kazuya told Minato he planned to enter the Hyuga Main Family and inspect its records, then arranged to signal Minato with a Flying Thunder God Kunai.

Hyuga Kazuya searched for the Hyuga Clan, discovered its former territory had become an entertainment complex, and infiltrated the clan’s new compound disguised as a Main Family elder. He reached Hyuga Hiashi’s study to present himself as a hidden Clan Protector Elder.

• Hyuga Kazuya found the old Hyuga Clan territory replaced by the Heavenly Realm entertainment complex and used his Byakugan to locate the clan’s new compound.
• Hyuga Kazuya concealed his Byakugan, entered the compound, and persuaded a Branch Family maid to lead him to Hyuga Hiashi’s residence.
• Hyuga Kazuya passed the clan patrols without being challenged because they assumed he was a Main Family lord.
• Hyuga Kazuya entered Hyuga Hiashi’s courtyard and ordered a guard to take him to the clan head’s study.
• Hyuga Kazuya shoved the guard aside, pushed open the study door, and entered to meet Hyuga Hiashi.

Hyuga Kazuya posed as Hyuga Ki, a Clan Protector Elder, and convinced Hiashi of his identity by overwhelming him in a spar. After Kazuya blasted Hiashi into a rockery, guards gathered and a young girl demanded to know who he was.

• Hiashi dismissed his guard and asked the unfamiliar Main Family member to identify himself.
• Hyuga Kazuya claimed to be Hyuga Ki, a Clan Protector Elder, and gave Hiashi an account of the clan's hidden safeguards and enemies.
• Hiashi challenged Kazuya to a Gentle Fist spar and struck him with all 128 palms.
• Kazuya broke Hiashi's chakra-point seals, then used Empty Palm to blast the ground and send Hiashi crashing into a rockery.
• Guards and patrols rushed into the rear courtyard, where a young girl called out to ask who Kazuya was.

Hyuga Kazuya accepted Hanabi as his disciple and went to the Hyuga archives to look for records of recent Shinobi World events. After he left, Hiashi explained that the mysterious Elder Ki’s strength was overwhelming, though the Byakugan Map had shown that power only briefly.

• Hanabi stepped forward to question Hyuga Kazuya, and Hiashi ordered the guards to leave after the spar.
• Hiashi asked Kazuya to take Hanabi as a disciple, and Kazuya agreed while warning he would not stay in the village long.
• Kazuya told Hanabi to ask Neji to teach her the breathing technique he had learned, then asked Hiashi for access to the clan archives.
• Hiashi sent a maid to guide Kazuya to the archives, and Hanabi asked her father why he tolerated Kazuya’s rudeness.
• Hiashi told Hanabi that Kazuya’s strength made his arrogance irrelevant and recalled seeing his power briefly appear on the secret Byakugan Map.

Hyuga Kazuya and Minato searched the Hyuga archive for information about their world, then Kazuya asked Hiashi about the clan’s bow techniques. After seeing only basic elemental arrow techniques, Kazuya suspected Hiashi was withholding more advanced methods and offered to compare their Wind Arrow research.

• Hiashi accepted Hyuga Kazuya as a formidable powerhouse after their spar left a large crater, though he remained cautious about granting requests concerning the clan’s core interests.
• Hyuga Kazuya secretly brought Minato into the Hyuga archive, where they used Shadow Clones to search records and gathered information to review later.
• Kazuya returned to Hiashi’s residence and asked how far the clan had developed bows and arrows.
• Hiashi showed Kazuya Scrolls containing the clan’s Wind Arrow, Fire Arrow, Earth Arrow, and Lightning Arrow techniques.
• Kazuya suspected Hiashi was hiding advanced arrow techniques and told him that Wind Arrow was his specialty, prompting Hiashi’s interest.

Hyuga Kazuya traded the Wind Chasing Arrow technique to Hiashi in exchange for three archery techniques from the Hyuga clan. After reviewing the clan’s research, he chose Multi Arrow and Guidance Arrow, whose combination could make follow-up shots track a marked enemy.

• Hyuga Kazuya described Wind Chasing Arrow to Hiashi but withheld the stronger Vacuum Arrow technique.
• Hiashi offered three of the clan’s strongest archery techniques for Wind Chasing Arrow, and Hyuga Kazuya agreed.
• Hiashi gave Hyuga Kazuya a scroll for recording Wind Chasing Arrow and a catalog of the clan’s archery techniques.
• Hyuga Kazuya reviewed the clan’s techniques and chose Multi Arrow and Guidance Arrow.
• Hyuga Kazuya recognized that Guidance Arrow and Multi Arrow could combine to make a volley track an enemy once one arrow hit.

Hyuga Kazuya traded Wind Chasing Arrow’s cultivation method to Hiashi for six arrow techniques, then visited the graves of his past self, Hyuga Yang, and Hyuga Momona. The next morning, he brought breakfast to Minato Namikaze and Kushina and asked Minato about his plans for the day.

• Hiashi gave Hyuga Kazuya Multi Arrow, Guidance Arrow, and four elemental arrow techniques in exchange for Wind Chasing Arrow.
• Hyuga Kazuya visited his own cenotaph and reflected on how his past self died during the Nine-Tails Incident.
• Hyuga Kazuya cleaned Hyuga Yang’s grave and recalled that his uncle had died soon after his past self.
• Hyuga Kazuya visited Hyuga Momona’s grave, vowed she would not die the same way, and left the cemetery.
• The next morning, Hyuga Kazuya brought breakfast to Minato Namikaze and Kushina and asked Minato what he planned to do that day.