Chapter Summaries

Chiyo investigated Aoki Uchiha’s murder, suspected Orochimaru, and sent the corpse to his laboratory for analysis. After dispatching Kakashi’s team to investigate the destruction of the Land of This’s Daimyo’s Mansion, Chiyo visited Kazahana Koyuki, then left for Orochimaru’s laboratory after an Anbu reported a new development.

• An Anbu captain reported that investigators found Aoki Uchiha’s body buried beneath a cherry tree, with his Sharingan removed and no clear clues to the killer.
• Chiyo questioned Danzō, who denied involvement, then suspected Orochimaru and ordered Aoki’s corpse transferred to Orochimaru’s Underground Lab for examination.
• Chiyo received news that an unknown force had destroyed the Land of This’s Daimyo’s Mansion, and he identified Sasori of the Red Sands as the likely attacker.
• Chiyo assigned Kakashi Hatake to lead Obito Uchiha, Rin Nohara, Might Guy, Aoba Yamashiro, Namiashi Raidō, and Shiranui Genma on a mission to investigate Sasori and gather intelligence.
• Chiyo visited Kazahana Koyuki, who said she wanted to grow strong enough to protect the people she cared about, and promised to arrange her training.
• An Anbu told Chiyo there was a new development regarding Orochimaru, so Chiyo left Koyuki and headed to Orochimaru’s laboratory.

Chiyo and Orochimaru discovered a dormant White Zetsu inside Aoki Uchiha’s corpse, and Chiyo authorized Orochimaru to study it in secret. Later, Chiyo gave Yakushi Kabuto a chance to train at Konoha Hospital and learn intelligence analysis, leaving Kabuto eager to serve Konoha and the orphanage.

• Orochimaru injected Aoki Uchiha’s corpse with a stimulant, awakening a White Zetsu hidden inside its right arm.
• Chiyo recognized the creature as White Zetsu, explained its origins and abilities to Orochimaru, and approved secret research under strict conditions.
• Yakushi Nonō brought Yakushi Kabuto to Chiyo and explained that Kabuto wanted to contribute to Konoha and the orphanage.
• Chiyo approved Kabuto’s request and arranged for him to study at Konoha Hospital and learn basic intelligence analysis.
• Kabuto left excited to prepare, and Nonō thanked Chiyo as she comforted him in the Hokage’s Office.

Kakashi’s team tracked Scorpion to a valley cave and worked together to destroy his Hiruko puppet. Scorpion emerged and unleashed hundreds of puppets, leaving the team facing a far greater threat.

• Kakashi’s team followed fresh tracks and puppet fragments to a cave in the valley, where Hiruko ambushed them with poisoned senbon.
• Kakashi, Obito, Rin, Guy, Aoba, Raidō, and Genma struggled against Hiruko’s armor, tail, and poison attacks.
• Obito identified a spike in Hiruko’s core chakra before each attack, and the team coordinated a strike that pierced the core and damaged the puppet.
• Scorpion emerged from Hiruko’s shattered shell and summoned hundreds of puppets from a scroll.
• Scorpion began his Hundred Puppets Performance as Kakashi’s team stared at the surrounding puppet army.

Kakashi and his team fought Sasori of the Red Sands, and Obito used his Mangekyō Sharingan to disrupt Sasori’s core and help the team defeat him, though Sasori escaped in a miniature puppet. Back in Konoha, Chiyo suggested simplified emergency versions of Tsunade’s healing techniques, giving her a new research direction as he wondered how Kakashi’s team was doing.

• Kakashi, Obito, Guy, Rin, Aoba Yamashiro, Namiashi Raidō, and Shiranui Genma struggled against Sasori’s overwhelming puppet army as Kakashi and Raidō were poisoned and Guy was surrounded.
• Obito awakened his Mangekyō’s spatial distortion ability and damaged Sasori’s Regeneration Core, briefly disrupting his control of the puppets.
• Kakashi and Guy used the opening to attack Sasori, but his core escaped into a miniature puppet that burrowed underground.
• Kakashi confirmed the mission was complete and led the exhausted team home after Rin treated his poison and Obito suffered pain and bleeding in his eye.
• Tsunade complained to Chiyo that the difficulty of the Yin Seal, Hundred Healings Jutsu, and Creation Rebirth made them hard to teach and spread among Medical Ninja.
• Chiyo proposed simplified, short-term emergency techniques that could protect or sustain injured Medical Ninja, and Tsunade eagerly left to develop the idea after kissing him.

Yakushi Kabuto saved a poisoned Anbu with an innovative treatment and earned a place in Tsunade’s laboratory, while Kurenai trained to qualify as a Jonin. Chiyo reviewed their progress and considered giving Kurenai a controlled mission to test her growth.

• Kabuto proposed using a Chakra drainage channel to draw the mutating poison into the Anbu’s left arm, and Tsunade led the successful operation with his assistance.
• Tsunade invited Kabuto to join her personal laboratory and potentially work on the simplified Hundred Healings Jutsu project.
• Kurenai combined Genjutsu and Taijutsu in a spar with Shinro Yuhi, who praised her progress and advised that real missions would develop her judgment and leadership.
• Chiyo read reports on Kabuto’s success and Kurenai’s training, then considered assigning Kurenai a mission that could test her while keeping the risks controllable.

Chiyo noticed that his system offered no senjutsu, so he asked Tsunade and the Great Slug Sage about learning it. He formed a contract with Shikkotsu Forest and traveled there to begin training, where the Slug’s uncertainty about senjutsu’s history left him questioning whether it had originated locally.

• After reviewing his character panel and missions, Chiyo decided he needed to learn senjutsu without relying on his system.
• Chiyo visited Tsunade, who summoned a Slug to explain senjutsu’s risks, methods, and the Three Great Sacred Lands’ different traditions.
• The Great Slug Sage approved Chiyo’s aptitude, and he signed the Shikkotsu Forest summoning contract.
• Chiyo immediately used the Reverse Summoning Technique to travel with the Slug to Shikkotsu Forest, where he sensed Nature Energy.
• When Chiyo asked about the history of using Nature Energy, the Slug said she did not know and suggested asking the Great Toad Sage, so Chiyo chose to begin training.

Chiyo entered Shikkotsu Forest and successfully condensed Sage Chakra on his first attempt. He then encouraged Tsunade to pursue Sage Jutsu and explore storing Sage Chakra in her Yin Seal, and she began her cultivation under the Slug’s guidance.

• Chiyo arrived in Shikkotsu Forest with a Slug fragment and used Shadow Clones to begin sensing and absorbing Nature Energy.
• Chiyo balanced Nature Energy with his physical and spiritual energy, condensed Sage Chakra, and dismissed his Shadow Clones after confirming his initial success.
• Chiyo summoned Tsunade to Shikkotsu Forest and showed her the Sage Chakra he had created.
• Chiyo proposed that Tsunade might store balanced Sage Chakra in her Yin Seal to enhance her Hundred Healings Jutsu.
• Tsunade agreed to pursue Sage Jutsu with Chiyo’s guidance and began sensing Nature Energy under the Slug’s instruction.

Chiyo and Tsunade mastered Sage Chakra in Shikkotsu Forest and tested its power in a spar before returning to Konoha. There, they encountered Might Duy being mocked by three Chunin, and Chiyo stepped in.

• Chiyo improved his Sage Chakra control while Tsunade overcame repeated failures and successfully condensed her own Sage Chakra.
• Three days later, Tsunade and Chiyo sparred, and their Sage Art attacks collided with enough force to damage the bone platform.
• Tsunade discovered that Sage Chakra greatly strengthened her Superhuman Strength, while Chiyo found that it transformed his flames and let them erode opposing Chakra.
• Chiyo and Tsunade returned to Konoha and headed toward the Hokage Building, noting how scarce Nature Energy was in the village.
• Near the Training Ground, Chiyo and Tsunade found three Chunin ridiculing Might Duy for his poor performance on a mission, and Chiyo confronted them.

After defending Might Duy from Chunin who disparaged his Taijutsu, Chiyo established a Taijutsu specialization program in Konoha and appointed Duy to guide it. The chapter ended with Duy celebrating his new role as the village prepared to cultivate Taijutsu talent.

• Chiyo questioned three Chunin for judging Might Duy by his apparent strength and praised Duy's perseverance and loyalty to Konoha.
• Duy became emotional when Chiyo recognized his hard work and affirmed that Taijutsu was a path worthy of respect.
• In the Hokage's Office, Chiyo told Tsunade he would establish a Taijutsu Specialization Class to train promising ninja.
• Chiyo ordered the creation of the Taijutsu Specialization Class, appointed Genin Might Duy as its special advisor, and set its initial student selection and resources.
• Duy celebrated his appointment by throwing punches and vowing not to let Chiyo down.

Chiyo and Tsunade faced strong opposition to the Taijutsu Specialization Class and Might Duy’s appointment. Might Guy joined his father in running laps until sunset, changing many onlookers’ views and allowing the class’s work to proceed.

• Ninja Academy instructors, veteran Jonin, and clan representatives challenged the Taijutsu Specialization Class and questioned Might Duy’s qualifications.
• Chiyo told Tsunade that Might Guy’s return could serve as a catalyst for winning public trust.
• Might Guy returned to the Third Training Ground, stood beside Might Duy, and challenged the crowd to test their endurance by running.
• Might Duy and Might Guy ran for an entire day as onlookers watched and some who tried to keep pace dropped out.
• At sunset, several Genin began jogging, and many spectators showed new admiration for Taijutsu and Might Duy.
• Chiyo and Tsunade watched as open mockery faded and the Taijutsu Specialization Class’s work moved forward.

Kakashi enrolled in Might Duy's Taijutsu Specialization Class, where Duy and Guy introduced the Eight Gates and began training the students. Inspired by the class, Kazahana Koyuki joined and completed her first ten laps, determined to become strong enough to avenge her father and reclaim the Land of Snow.

• Kakashi registered for the Taijutsu Specialization Class, drawing new interest from Konoha's shinobi.
• Might Duy and Might Guy explained the Eight Gates and led the students into strenuous basic training.
• Kazahana Koyuki decided to join the class so she could become strong and avenge her father.
• Kakashi encouraged Duy and Guy to let Koyuki try, and Duy admitted her to training.
• Guy coached Koyuki through her first ten laps, and Duy welcomed her into the class.

The Taijutsu class welcomed new trainees as Might Duy and Might Guy introduced the Eight Gates and explained its life-threatening costs. Chiyo and Tsunade endorsed the training’s purpose, and the students resumed their exercises with a deeper understanding of the power’s price.

• Obito, Kakashi, Rin, Anko, Kurenai, Shizune, and Kazahana Koyuki trained under Might Duy, who abandoned his plan to make them wear green jumpsuits after they objected.
• Might Duy and Might Guy introduced the Eight Gates Formation and warned that opening the later Gates could cause severe injury or consume a user’s life.
• Might Duy said he would open the Gate of Death to protect Konoha and his loved ones, moving the students and prompting Might Guy to embrace his father.
• Chiyo and Tsunade arrived, and Chiyo explained that the class aimed to build the strength and resolve to protect what mattered without making meaningless sacrifices.
• Chiyo told Might Duy to continue teaching the Eight Gates with restraint, then left with Tsunade as the students resumed training.

Chiyo visited Minato and Coral after learning Coral was pregnant, then returned to the Hokage’s office with Kushina. Kushina proposed befriending the Nine-Tails through understanding, and Chiyo supported her, leaving the beast faintly moved by their goodwill.

• Chiyo learned that Coral was pregnant and brought her and Minato gifts at their home.
• Chiyo congratulated the couple, offered advice about Coral’s pregnancy, and joined them and Kushina for lunch.
• Kushina massaged Chiyo’s shoulders after they returned to the office and told him she sensed loneliness beneath the Nine-Tails’ anger.
• Kushina proposed trying to understand and befriend the Nine-Tails, and Chiyo encouraged her while warning her to proceed carefully.
• The Nine-Tails sensed Kushina’s goodwill and Chiyo’s support, and its gaze trembled slightly.

Chiyo explored whether Sage Arts could be combined with Kekkei Genkai and discussed Orochimaru’s Curse Mark research, while Tsunade began to suspect she was pregnant. The chapter ended with Chiyo arriving at the hospital as Tsunade awaited confirmation.

• Chiyo recalled his failed attempts to combine Nature Energy with Kekkei Genkai and considered consulting Orochimaru about Jugo’s unusual ability.
• Orochimaru showed Chiyo Jugo’s condition and his Curse Mark prototype, which could grant others a risky way to absorb Nature Energy.
• Chiyo ordered Orochimaru to archive his research and restrict Curse Mark experiments, then asked whether Sage Arts could merge with Kekkei Genkai.
• After surgery, Tsunade suffered sudden nausea, and Shizune pointed out that her period was late.
• Tsunade asked Shizune to get a pregnancy test and sensed a faint pulse of life within herself.
• Chiyo appeared at the end of the hospital corridor, and Tsunade greeted him with joy.

Chiyo and Tsunade confirmed that Tsunade was pregnant, and Chiyo brought her home to share the news with Mikoto. Mikoto welcomed Tsunade and the coming child as family, and the chapter ended with Tsunade insisting Chiyo stay with her that night.

• Tsunade showed Chiyo the positive pregnancy test, and he reacted with joy and nervous concern for her and the baby.
• Chiyo took Tsunade home to the Uchiha Compound, carefully supporting her along the way.
• Mikoto recognized that Tsunade was pregnant, welcomed her warmly, and replaced the sake with juice and herbal tea.
• Tsunade thanked Mikoto, who said Chiyo's child was their child and promised to help care for her.
• Chiyo, Tsunade, and Mikoto shared dinner and eagerly discussed preparations and hopes for the baby.
• Tsunade told Chiyo to spend the night with Mikoto, but Chiyo returned to her bedside and said he would stay with her.

Kushina opened her seal and reached an understanding with Kurama, forming the beginnings of a peaceful bond between them. Two months later, Mikoto learned she was pregnant with Chiyo-niichan’s child and went to find Tsunade.

• Chiyo watched from near Kushina’s home as she weakened the seal and spoke to Kurama.
• Kushina acknowledged Kurama’s loneliness and offered friendship, leading their Chakra to merge harmoniously.
• Kushina marked a contract of coexistence with Kurama, whose Chakra stabilized without violence.
• Two months later, Mikoto experienced nausea during a hospital visit and asked Shizune for an examination.
• Shizune confirmed Mikoto’s pregnancy, and Mikoto went to see Tsunade.

Hatake Sakumo told Chiyo he wanted to retire as Anbu Chief, and Chiyo approved while keeping him as a Hokage Advisor. Chiyo then accepted Konan’s proposal to deepen ties between Amegakure and Konoha and invited her to meet in three days.

• Sakumo visited Chiyo with tea and dumplings, reflected on Konoha’s peaceful era, and said he was ready to leave his post as Anbu Chief.
• Chiyo approved Sakumo’s resignation, retained him as a Hokage Advisor, and said Fugaku would lead Anbu while Shisui served as a squad captain.
• Sakumo left to enjoy his retirement and spend more time fishing and watching Kakashi’s progress.
• Chiyo read Konan’s letter proposing a comprehensive partnership between Amegakure and Konoha.
• Chiyo replied that they would discuss the proposal in Konoha in three days and sent the letter to Amegakure.

Konan visited Konoha to establish cooperation between Amegakure and Konoha, and Chiyo welcomed her warmly. After they signed an agreement that included reviving the joint Chunin Exams, Konan confessed her feelings, and Chiyo told her she held an irreplaceable place in his heart.

• Chiyo welcomed Konan to Konoha and accompanied her to a meeting with Konoha's leaders.
• Konan proposed broad cooperation between Amegakure and Konoha, including educational exchanges and restoring the joint Chunin Exams.
• Chiyo endorsed Konan's proposal, and the villages formally signed a cooperation agreement.
• Chiyo took Konan to a barbecue restaurant, where she shared news of Akatsuki and the Land of Rain's progress.
• Konan confessed that she wanted to be special to Chiyo, and he told her she had always held an irreplaceable place in his heart.

Chiyo and Konan spent a tender morning together in Konoha, while Uchiha Hikari found a new purpose in protecting the peace and helping the next generation grow. Hikari resolved to face the challenges ahead as a participant in the peaceful world Chiyo had built.

• Chiyo took Konan for a quiet walk by the Naka River, and she promised to join him whenever he wanted company.
• Chiyo and Konan ate ramen at Ichiraku, then visited the shopping street, where he bought her origami supplies and she gave him a paper crane symbolizing peace and longing.
• Uchiha Hikari and Izumi Uchiha taught young Uchiha children at the Training Ground in the Uchiha Compound.
• Hikari reflected on Chiyo's leadership and decided to protect the peace and pass the Uchiha's will on to the next generation.
• Hikari embraced her new purpose and resolved to face the challenges of protecting the peaceful world.

Kakashi Hatake developed a Lightning Release technique that boosted his physical speed, while Might Duy proposed a Taijutsu rank tournament to recognize and motivate the village’s Taijutsu practitioners. The students embraced the idea, giving them a new goal to pursue.

• Kakashi Hatake struggled to combine Lightning Release with Taijutsu and began secretly channeling Lightning Release Chakra through his legs.
• After repeated failures, Kakashi stabilized the chakra around his legs and used it to achieve extraordinary physical speed.
• Might Duy praised Kakashi’s breakthrough, which Kakashi provisionally named “Lightning Release: Living Body Enhancement.”
• Might Duy proposed a Konoha Taijutsu rank tournament with ranks from First Dan to Ninth Dan and regular promotion contests.
• Obito Uchiha, Kazahana Koyuki, and the other students cheered the proposal, while Kakashi and Might Guy welcomed the new goal.