Chapter Summaries

Bai Yue restrained Anko Mitarashi and drew a glowing, tracking-cursed turtle on her face, provoking her fury before she left. Afterward, Bai Yue reviewed his fight with Might Guy and resolved to improve his combat awareness and battlefield skills.

• Bai Yue bound Anko with Adamantine Sealing Chains and drew a turtle on her face with chakra-infused curse ink.
• Bai Yue explained that the glowing Tracking Curse would last three days, then left as the chains dissipated and the turtle appeared above Anko.
• Anko threatened Bai Yue, kicked Might Guy when he mistook the turtle for her Summoned Beast, and left with her face covered.
• Might Guy regained his enthusiasm for training, while Hyuga Bun watched and wondered whether Goruryu could defeat Bai Yue.
• Bai Yue reviewed his battle with Might Guy and decided to train his combat awareness after learning the Flying Thunder God.

Bai Yue avoided Ninja Academy by learning the Shadow Clone Jutsu and sending a clone to attend in his place. After visiting Ichiraku Ramen, he met Kushina, who complained that Minato had little time for her since becoming Hokage, and suggested Minato delegate less important work to Shadow Clones.

• Bai Yue learned the Shadow Clone Jutsu and assigned his clone to attend the Ninja Academy for him.
• Bai Yue visited Ichiraku Ramen, where he warned Ichiraku that Ayame was playing with scissors.
• Kushina arrived at the shop and asked Bai Yue why he had not visited her and Minato recently.
• Kushina complained that Minato had become too busy to spend time with her after becoming Hokage.
• Bai Yue suggested that Kushina tell Minato to use Shadow Clones to handle less important documents.

Kushina tested Bai Yue’s progress, but their supposed sealing-jutsu contest turned into a clash of Adamantine Sealing Chains. Kushina’s greater chakra reserves gave her the advantage, so Bai Yue prepared to try a new idea as the fight continued.

• Kushina dragged Bai Yue out to test his progress, and he persuaded her to compete with Sealing Jutsu instead of sparring.
• Kushina attacked Bai Yue anyway, so he trapped her with Adamantine Sealing Chains and released her after she agreed not to hit him.
• Kushina and Bai Yue clashed with their Adamantine Sealing Chains, locking them together in a stalemate.
• Bai Yue realized Kushina’s larger chakra reserves were giving her the advantage and considered using a new idea instead of Sage Mode.

Bai Yue used the Gentle Fist Style and Seal-Breaking Formula to counter Kushina’s Adamantine Sealing Chains, then fled when the spar became dangerous. Minato arrived, reunited with Kushina, and Bai Yue asked to experience the Flying Thunder God Teleportation.

• Bai Yue used the Byakugan and Seal-Breaking Formula to destroy one of Kushina’s Adamantine Sealing Chains, then struck at the others.
• Bai Yue dodged a Chain after a failed technique and fled, but Minato arrived before Kushina could catch him.
• Kushina embraced Minato and explained that she and Bai Yue had been sparring, while Minato said he had come after Anbu sensed the battle.
• Bai Yue warned Minato and Kushina that Anbu would soon arrive, ending their affectionate reunion before it drew attention.
• Bai Yue asked Minato to let him experience the Flying Thunder God Teleportation.

Bai Yue asked Minato Namikaze to teleport him with Flying Thunder God so he could improve his spatial perception, and the experience raised his technique to beginner level. He kept his progress secret and returned to his research lab, where he decided to wait until he was stronger before trying the technique himself.

• Bai Yue asked Minato Namikaze to take him through several Flying Thunder God teleports, and Minato agreed.
• Minato teleported Bai Yue and Kushina home, then repeated the process dozens of times until Bai Yue became dizzy.
• Bai Yue saw that Flying Thunder God had reached lv0 (1%) on his Panel and told Minato he had made a little progress.
• Bai Yue asked Minato to keep his progress secret, and Minato agreed before returning to work with a Shadow Clone left to spend time with Kushina.
• Bai Yue found a kunai engraved with a positioning rune in his research lab but chose not to test Flying Thunder God until he had raised its level.

Bai Yue reluctantly went to the Ninja Academy on its opening day while Anko Mitarashi and Kurenai Yuhi teased him along the way. Asuma told Kurenai he was leaving Konoha, but she and Anko reacted with confusion rather than concern.

• Kurenai Yuhi and Anko Mitarashi visited Bai Yue while he trained with Might Guy, and they complained that missions were scarce because Rogue Ninjas made ordinary assignments more dangerous.
• Anko asked Bai Yue to replace Might Guy as his sparring partner, but he rejected her and restrained her with Adamantine Sealing Chains.
• Bai Yue went to the Ninja Academy at Old Master's insistence, though he planned to send a Shadow Clone to attend in his place.
• Anko and Kurenai teased Bai Yue on his way to school, and Kurenai encouraged him to take first place.
• Asuma arrived and told Kurenai he was leaving Konoha, but Anko questioned why he had made the announcement sound important.

Bai Yue released part of Anko's Curse Mark of Heaven and confirmed that his mental weight training had strengthened her soul. He then turned his attention back to preparing for the approaching Nine-Tails' Night, worried that time was running short.

• Bai Yue joked with Anko and Kurenai as they discussed Asuma leaving Konoha to join the Guard Shinobi Twelve.
• Bai Yue released part of Anko's seal, and she endured the pain without losing consciousness.
• Bai Yue confirmed that the training had increased Anko's mental strength by about one-tenth, though he warned that its effects would fade once she reached a limit.
• Anko excitedly tested her improvement by refining Chakra while Kurenai asked whether Bai Yue could develop a method others could use.
• Bai Yue considered returning to his Sealing Jutsu and Flying Thunder God research as Hinata Shunsetsu's pregnancy was confirmed and Kushina's pregnancy remained secret.

Hyuga Baiyue decided to focus on Flying Thunder God and planned to try to save Kushina during Nine-Tails' Night without risking his life. He learned the first three Eight Inner Gates from Might Guy, opened the first gate, and sparred with him.

• Bai Yue reviewed his progress in Sage Mode and Flying Thunder God and decided to prioritize Flying Thunder God and Sealing Jutsu.
• Bai Yue resolved to try to save Kushina during Nine-Tails' Night, while accepting that he would not put himself at great risk.
• Bai Yue asked Might Guy to teach him the Eight Inner Gates, and Might Guy agreed to teach him the first three gates.
• Might Guy taught Bai Yue how to open the first gate, and Bai Yue activated the Opening Gate.
• Bai Yue and Might Guy opened the first gate and fought, strengthening Might Guy's hopes of having Bai Yue as a training rival.

Bai Yue sparred with Might Guy, then hosted a hotpot meal that led to a partnership to open a restaurant. The gathering ended with Bai Yue and Anko fighting, and Anko caught him off guard with a transformation trick.

• Bai Yue and Might Guy opened the first three Eight Inner Gates and sparred until Guy defeated him for the 49th time.
• Bai Yue explained that his strong constitution helped him use the first three gates with manageable side effects.
• Bai Yue shared hotpot with Might Guy, Hyuga Hanako, Kurenai Yuhi, and Anko, and they arranged to open a Hot Pot Restaurant together.
• Anko teased Bai Yue about girls at the Ninja Academy, so he punched her and started a fight.
• Anko used a transformed piece of rubble to punch Bai Yue and send him flying into Kurenai Yuhi's arms.

Bai Yue fought Anko and Kurenai Yuhi together, using his Byakugan and techniques to defeat them before leaving Anko in Hyuga Hanako’s care. He considered his combat weaknesses and whether Perfect Blood could help him grow stronger, with several clans in mind as possible sources.

• Bai Yue refused Might Guy’s offer to help and faced Anko and Kurenai Yuhi in a two-on-one fight.
• Bai Yue used his Byakugan, Gentle Fist: Spirit Sealing Technique, and Adamantine Sealing Chains to overcome their attacks and restrain Kurenai Yuhi while suppressing Anko.
• Hyuga Hanako scolded Bai Yue for pressing down too hard, and he released Kurenai Yuhi before running off.
• Anko challenged Might Guy in anger but was defeated by him again.
• Bai Yue watched Hyuga Hanako treat Anko, wondered why Kurenai Yuhi seemed strange, and reflected on his weaknesses and Perfect Blood’s potential targets.

When the Nine-Tails rampaged, Bai Yue rushed to the battlefield and used Adamantine Sealing Chains to restrain it, despite Hizashi Hyuga urging him to evacuate. The Nine-Tails broke free after its Sharingan control ended, leaving Bai Yue blown away and the village in greater danger.

• Hizashi Hyuga told Bai Yue that the Nine-Tails was rampaging and that he needed to evacuate.
• Bai Yue used the Flying Thunder God Technique to reach the battlefield, then convinced Hizashi to accompany him.
• Bai Yue summoned Adamantine Sealing Chains and held the Nine-Tails long enough for the Sealing Squad to approach.
• The Three Tomoe disappeared from the Nine-Tails' eyes, and it broke the chains with its chakra and strength.
• Hizashi protected Bai Yue as the blast wave sent him flying.

Bai Yue joined the battle against the Nine-Tails, using his Adamantine Sealing Chains to help Minato Namikaze subdue and transport the beast. As the Nine-Tails broke free and Minato returned with Kushina and newborn Naruto, Kushina began restraining it with her own chains.

• Bai Yue left Hizashi and raced toward the Nine-Tails, then used his Adamantine Sealing Chains to bind it and stop its Tailed Beast Ball.
• Minato Namikaze summoned Bunta to pin down the Nine-Tails and used Flying Thunder God to transport it, taking Bai Yue along because his chains still bound the beast.
• The Nine-Tails surged with power, forcing Bai Yue to struggle to keep it restrained until Minato returned with Kushina and Naruto.
• Kushina greeted Bai Yue and introduced Naruto before sending her Chakra chains toward the Nine-Tails.

Bai Yue interrupted Minato and Kushina’s farewell and challenged the Third Hokage to help find another way to deal with the Nine-Tails. After Bai Yue restrained the beast, a Masked Man attacked, forcing the Hokage and Minato to confront him.

• Bai Yue interrupted Minato and Kushina’s emotional exchange by calling for the Third Hokage to join them.
• The Third Hokage arrived as Minato planned to use the Reaper Death Seal, but the Nine-Tails attacked Naruto before they could act.
• Bai Yue used enhanced Adamantine Sealing Chains to restrain the Nine-Tails and urged Minato to find a solution within five minutes.
• A Masked Man appeared and attacked with Wood Release, injuring several Anbu as Bai Yue dodged the wooden spikes.
• Minato identified the Masked Man as the culprit behind the attack who claimed to be Madara Uchiha, while the Third Hokage suspected a connection to Madara after seeing his War Fan and scissors.
• An Anbu used a Great Fireball Technique against the Masked Man, who deflected it with Uchiha Reflection and sent it toward Bai Yue.

Minato Namikaze used the Reaper Death Seal to stop the Nine-Tails after Black Zetsu’s attack injured Kushina and Bai Yue. The Nine-Tails lost much of its chakra, but Minato and Kushina still faced death as they said goodbye to Naruto.

• Black Zetsu possessed an Anbu ninja and used Wind Release to injure Kushina and nearly sever Bai Yue’s left arm, letting the Nine-Tails break free.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi killed the possessed Anbu, while the Nine-Tails prepared a Tailed Beast Ball and the Masked Man continued evading Minato Namikaze.
• Minato Namikaze used the Reaper Death Seal, taking more than half of the Nine-Tails’ chakra and frightening Black Zetsu and the Masked Man into fleeing.
• Bai Yue used Adamantine Sealing Chains to restrain the Nine-Tails again despite his injury, while Minato prepared to make Naruto its new Jinchuriki.
• Minato Namikaze and Kushina said their final words to Naruto, and Bai Yue struggled to bear their farewell.

After Minato Namikaze and Kushina entrusted Naruto to the village, Bai Yue agreed to look after him and returned to the Hyuga compound with his severed arm. Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered the Fourth Hokage’s legacy kept secret, while Bai Yue’s family treated his injury.

• Minato Namikaze sealed the Nine-Tails inside Naruto after saying farewell, and Bai Yue promised to care for the child.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi took Naruto into his custody, while Bai Yue reserved the right to visit him and left to treat his arm.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered everyone present not to reveal Minato Namikaze’s legacy and vowed to give Naruto a carefree childhood.
• Bai Yue returned to the Hyuga compound, where Hyuga Hanako reattached and splinted his severed arm.
• Hyuga Jinren rushed in, saw Bai Yue’s injury, and worried over his grandson.

Bai Yue persuaded Hyuga Jinren to spare Hyuga Bun, then returned to his research lab to examine the Flying Thunder God mark and Nine-Tails chakra Minato Namikaze had transferred to him. He met the Nine-Tails and tried to start a friendly conversation.

• Bai Yue told Hyuga Jinren that he had learned the Flying Thunder God, prompting his grandfather to pardon Hyuga Bun for failing to protect him.
• Bai Yue took Hyuga Bun back to the research lab and asked him to buy materials.
• Bai Yue raised barriers in the lab and inspected the Flying Thunder God mark and portion of Nine-Tails chakra Minato Namikaze had transferred to him.
• The Nine-Tails sensed Bai Yue's goodwill but felt awkward because Bai Yue had repeatedly subdued him with Adamantine Sealing Chains.
• Bai Yue asked the Nine-Tails to chat and said he wanted a friend he could talk to freely.

Bai Yue showed off his Sage Mode to Kurama, then used powerful Sealing Jutsu to build a world inside the sealing space and cut off Kurama’s senses of the outside. Kurama panicked at the possibility of being trapped in darkness, while Bai Yue demanded praise.

• Bai Yue bragged to Kurama about his Sage Mode, but Kurama mocked him and refused to praise him.
• Bai Yue used True Super Adamantine Sealing Chains and other Sealing Jutsu to construct a world of mountains, forests, rivers, and sky inside the sealing space.
• Kurama discovered that the constructed world blocked his senses of the outside and severed his perception of the other half of himself.
• Bai Yue warned Kurama that he could leave him in endless darkness and demanded that Kurama call him invincible and handsome.

Bai Yue hid Kurama’s existence and learned his name before leaving the Sealing Space. Later, Anko told him that Hiruzen had praised him as a hero and heir to the Will of Fire, leaving Bai Yue wondering why Hiruzen was elevating him.

• Bai Yue told Kurama he would temporarily seal his senses, then teased him with names until Kurama revealed that he was called Kurama.
• Bai Yue introduced himself as Hyuga Baiyue and left the Sealing Space, pleased with his progress with Kurama.
• At dusk, Anko visited Bai Yue and said Kurenai was helping clear the battlefield and with postwar reconstruction.
• Anko told Bai Yue that the Third Hokage had called him the perfect inheritor of the Will of Fire and the Fourth Hokage’s most prized disciple.
• Bai Yue considered how his actions during the Nine-Tails’ Attack had saved people, then privately questioned Hiruzen’s motives for praising him.

Bai Yue worried that the Third Hokage’s reputation and the Hyuga Clan’s motives concealed schemes, then resigned himself to staying within the clan grounds. Anko visited, drank herself unconscious, and stayed the night; the next morning, Kurenai arrived looking for her.

• Bai Yue reflected on Hiruzen Sarutobi’s public reputation and the Hyuga Clan’s focus on survival, then decided to avoid the scheming elders by staying in the clan grounds.
• Anko visited Bai Yue, ate one of his apples, admitted she was lonely, and persuaded him to let her drink while he watched.
• Anko got drunk and acted wildly, so Bai Yue tied her up and put her to sleep in the guest room.
• The next morning, Aunt Hanako offered to call Anko for breakfast and was excited that another girl had stayed overnight at Bai Yue’s house.
• Kurenai Yuhi arrived at the Hyuga home to look for Anko, who had not gone home after saying she would visit Bai Yue.

Bai Yue attended the funeral for Minato Namikaze, Kushina, and the ninjas who died protecting Konoha, then asked Hiruzen Sarutobi about Naruto. He spoke with Kurama about Kushina’s death and left Kakashi to grieve in solitude.

• Bai Yue went with Kurenai Yuhi, Anko, and the Clan Elder to the funeral at the Memorial Stone.
• After the funeral, Bai Yue asked Hiruzen Sarutobi how Naruto was doing and learned he might see him in a month or two.
• Kurama questioned why Bai Yue did not hate him, and Bai Yue said Kurama was not to blame for Kushina’s death.
• Bai Yue told Might Guy to let Kakashi grieve alone and left him with the other mourners.