Chapter Summaries

Chiyo concluded that Danzo was behind the stolen children and devised a plan to disguise the Uchiha as Iwagakure ninja, draw Root into a trap, and teach Danzo a lesson. After ambushing Root in a valley, Chiyo ordered the Uchiha to pursue the survivors and find their stronghold.

• Chiyo sent Shadow Clones to investigate nearby towns and told the Uchiha that Danzo was likely responsible for stealing the children.
• Chiyo ordered the clan to plant false evidence of Iwagakure activity, then split the team, sending Fugaku and ten elite Uchiha toward the border while he waited for Root.
• Three days later, Chiyo and ten Uchiha used the Transformation Jutsu to pose as Iwagakure’s Pursuit Squad and prepared to attack Root in a valley.
• Chiyo’s ambush killed or wounded more than half of the Root ninja, who mistook their attackers for Iwagakure ninja.
• Chiyo ordered the Uchiha to chase the surviving Root ninja and locate their stronghold.

Chiyo and ten Uchiha infiltrated Danzo’s hidden Root base disguised as Iwagakure ninja, then destroyed it in a coordinated attack. They withdrew toward the border, leaving Danzo wounded and furious as he blamed Iwagakure.

• Chiyo let two fleeing Root ninja lead him and the Uchiha to Danzo’s hidden stronghold, then used Genjutsu to disguise his team as its guards.
• Danzo questioned the two survivors about the Iwagakure squad and complained about Hiruzen and his inability to become Hokage.
• Chiyo’s team detonated traps that collapsed the Root base and killed about half the ninja inside.
• Chiyo attacked Danzo, spotted a Sharingan beneath his bandages, and forced him away with an Explosive Tag.
• Chiyo ordered the Uchiha to withdraw toward the border instead of fighting the pursuing Root ninja, while Danzo shouted that Iwagakure was to blame.

Chiyo led Fugaku and the Uchiha in a plan to make Danzo’s Root and Iwagakure fight each other, then joined the battle at the last moment. The Uchiha’s attack devastated Iwagakure and injured Root, leaving Danzo furious and shouting at Chiyo to stop.

• Chiyo’s decoys lured Root into a valley where they mistook Iwagakure for an invading force and attacked.
• The one-eyed Iwagakure captain ordered his forces to fight back, and Root and Iwagakure clashed across the valley.
• Chiyo and Fugaku watched from the sidelines until Danzo entered the battle and Root began gaining the advantage.
• Chiyo revealed the Uchiha and led them in a massive Fire Style and Explosive Tag assault that engulfed Iwagakure and also injured Root.
• Danzo recognized that the Uchiha had watched the battle unfold and shouted at Chiyo to stop attacking.

Chiyo and the Uchiha confronted Danzo after battling Iwagakure ninja, then claimed most of the battle credit while investigating the disappearance of children. Danzo concealed his connection to the missing children and watched the Uchiha leave, vowing that he was irreconcilable with them.

• Chiyo led the Uchiha into the battle and later rejected Danzo's accusation that they had delayed their intervention, arguing that they had waited to identify the combatants.
• Danzo accused the Uchiha of stealing credit, while Chiyo said they had come to investigate missing children and demanded an explanation for Danzo's presence.
• Chiyo ordered an Uchiha to report that they had seen Danzo with Iwagakure ninja, and Danzo warned him not to go too far.
• Chiyo reviewed the casualty report, gave most of the battle credit to the Uchiha, and handed Danzo a copy.
• Chiyo led the Uchiha away, and Danzo threw down the report and declared that he was irreconcilable with the Uchiha.

Chiyo led the Uchiha toward the Land of Rain after sending Konoha a carefully worded report implicating Danzo in child abductions and forbidden experiments. Hiruzen Sarutobi and the village advisors discussed Danzo’s punishment, deciding to summon him and hear his explanation before taking further action.

• Chiyo hid the Uchiha insignia, sent a report describing their encounters with Iwagakure and Root, and told the clan to wait while he handled a private matter.
• Fugaku and the other Uchiha insisted on accompanying Chiyo, and he led them toward the Land of Rain.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi received the report and recognized its implications about Danzo’s role in stealing children for Wood Release Experiments.
• Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu argued that removing Danzo immediately could destabilize Root and urged Hiruzen to hear him out.
• Hiruzen decided to summon Danzo and consider removing his authority if he refused to repent.

Chiyo Uchiha led his clan through the Land of Rain, fought off two waves of Amegakure ninja, and reunited with Konan, Nagato, and Yahiko. As Chiyo visited the three in their cabin, a white-haired observer watched from the forest and questioned whether he was worthy to succeed Lord Madara.

• Chiyo led the Uchiha through a border town in the war-torn Land of Rain and warned them when Amegakure ninja ambushed the group.
• Chiyo and the Uchiha defeated two successive waves of Rain ninja using ninjutsu, Sharingan genjutsu, and coordinated attacks.
• Chiyo suspected the ambushes were part of a larger scheme, but led the group west and encountered Jiraiya in the forest.
• Jiraiya told Chiyo that Konan, Nagato, and Yahiko were eating in a nearby wooden house, so Chiyo hurried to see them.
• Nagato and Konan greeted Chiyo warmly, and he reunited with all three children in the cabin.
• A white-haired figure watched Chiyo from the forest and wondered whether he was suitable to become Lord Madara's successor.

Chiyo trained Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan to work together while hunting wild boar, then taught them to stay vigilant after Yahiko nearly got gored. After sharing their meal and encouraging them to change Amegakure someday, Chiyo spoke with Jiraiya about how long he planned to teach them.

• Chiyo brought Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan to hunt wild boar and warned them to prioritize safety.
• Konan lured a boar with a paper crane while Nagato supported her with wind, and Yahiko struck the boar with shuriken.
• Yahiko approached the apparently defeated boar, but Chiyo rescued him with the Body Flicker Technique and defeated it with a Great Fireball.
• Chiyo cautioned the three to remain vigilant and rely on one another, then prepared and shared the boar meat with them.
• Chiyo encouraged Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan to keep training so they could change Amegakure, and Jiraiya asked how long Chiyo planned to teach them.

Jiraiya decided to remain in Amegakure to guide Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato, while Chiyo departed after receiving intelligence blaming Iwagakure for the child abductions. After Konan asked about Chiyo, Jiraiya found inspiration for a novel and began writing about a protagonist named Naruto.

• Jiraiya told Chiyo he would stay in Amegakure to protect and guide Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato, and he spoke of the Great Toad Sage's prophecy about Nagato's Rinnegan.
• An Uchiha delivered Hiruzen Sarutobi's intelligence to Chiyo, which blamed Iwagakure ninja for the child abductions.
• Chiyo left Amegakure with the Uchiha, while Jiraiya returned to the cabin and ate grilled meat with Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato.
• Konan asked Jiraiya whether Chiyo had left, and Jiraiya encouraged her to train so she could see Chiyo again.
• Jiraiya recalled Nagato's resolve to protect his friends and Chiyo's advice about guiding the children, then began writing a novel called Tale of Unyielding Perseverance with a protagonist named Naruto.

Chiyo Uchiha returned to Konoha with the Uchiha, whose successful mission and improved reputation drew praise from the villagers. He reunited with Tsunade, gave her a necklace, and left their flirtatious exchange with plans to meet at the Izakaya that night.

• Chiyo Uchiha led the Uchiha back into Konoha, where villagers praised their work and welcomed them warmly.
• Chiyo told the returning Uchiha to report to headquarters and rest, then went to the Dumpling Shop after spotting Tsunade.
• Chiyo placed a necklace around Tsunade’s neck, and Tsunade thanked him with a kiss on his forehead.
• Chiyo suggested that Tsunade learn some difficult Taijutsu techniques, but she refused and told him to meet her at the Izakaya that night.
• Chiyo asked Tsunade to wear a particular outfit, bought Three-Color Dumplings, and returned to headquarters, where someone called out to him.

Mikoto joined Chiyo’s Guard Unit as his secretary and spent the day helping him, while the Hokage ordered Chiyo to investigate supposed outside forces threatening Konoha. After reviewing recent village records, Chiyo realized the spy threat was a smokescreen for a plan to guard against the Uchiha.

• Mikoto arrived at the Guard Unit in uniform, bringing Chiyo a bento and joining him as his secretary.
• Chiyo showed Mikoto her duties, and she began handling documents and learning the work.
• An Anbu ninja summoned Chiyo to meet Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Danzo.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi told Chiyo to lead the Uchiha in strengthening village defenses and secretly investigate suspected outside forces.
• Chiyo returned to the Guard Unit, and he and Mikoto searched records of recent events in the village.
• After reviewing the documents, Chiyo concluded that the alleged spy threat was a smokescreen to guard against the Uchiha.

Chiyo visited Mikoto and Yakushi Nonō, giving each of them a necklace, before meeting Tsunade at an izakaya. Tsunade told him that her grandmother’s seal was weakening and that the Tailed Beast transfer plan would begin soon.

• Chiyo walked Mikoto home, gave her a necklace, and shared an affectionate embrace before someone inside interrupted them.
• Chiyo visited Yakushi Nonō, gave her a necklace, and stayed with her until eight o’clock.
• Chiyo arrived late for his appointment with Tsunade, who noticed Nonō’s scent and pushed him away.
• Tsunade asked whether the Third Hokage had summoned Chiyo, then revealed that her grandmother’s seal was loosening and the Tailed Beast transfer plan would soon begin.

Tsunade sought Chiyo’s help to control the Nine-Tails inside her aging grandmother, Mito Uzumaki, and Chiyo bargained for intimacy before agreeing. Meanwhile, Mito taught Kushina to shape her own future, then asked whether she liked anyone, prompting Kushina to think of Chiyo Uchiha.

• Tsunade mourned the fact that Mito would die when the Nine-Tails was transferred, and Chiyo comforted her.
• Chiyo offered to help control the Nine-Tails, then persuaded Tsunade to agree to one night together before he ordered more oysters.
• Mito took Kushina through the spiral staircase and explained how the Uzumaki could choose to rise rather than be swept away by circumstance.
• Kushina resolved to change herself and carve out her own future as she climbed the staircase with Mito.
• At the top, Mito showed Kushina Hashirama’s image on Hokage Rock and asked whether she liked someone; Kushina thought of Chiyo Uchiha.

Tsunade told Chiyo Uchiha about Mito and secured his help, forcing Hiruzen Sarutobi to weigh the village’s trust in the Uchiha against the danger surrounding the Nine-Tails. Hiruzen ordered Hatake Sakumo to monitor Chiyo and kill him if he acted improperly, but Sakumo immediately defended him.

• Tsunade told Hiruzen Sarutobi that she had informed Chiyo Uchiha about Mito and that Chiyo had agreed to help.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to consider Tsunade’s plan rather than openly block Chiyo, then summoned Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi explained Mito’s worsening condition and Tsunade’s plan to have Chiyo use his Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered Hatake Sakumo to lead the Anbu in monitoring Chiyo and kill him if he showed improper intentions.
• Hatake Sakumo stood up and insisted that Chiyo would never betray the village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi approved a plan for Chiyo Uchiha to use the Sharingan on the Nine-Tails to ease the strain on Mito, despite the elders’ concerns. Danzo tried to stop the plan, but Hiruzen invoked his authority as Hokage and ordered him to stay out of village affairs.

• Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu questioned Hatake Sakumo’s trust in Chiyo Uchiha, while Hiruzen Sarutobi set the operation for three days later and tasked Root with preparing sites and barriers.
• Hiruzen showed Homura and Koharu detailed records of Sakumo and Chiyo’s meetings, then ordered Homura to choose three locations outside the village.
• Homura informed the suspended Shimura Danzō that Chiyo would use the Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails and reduce its harm to Mito.
• Danzō rushed to the Hokage’s Office and demanded that Hiruzen cancel the plan, but Hiruzen reminded him that he was suspended and declared, “I am the Hokage!”

Chiyo agreed to use his Sharingan to suppress the Nine-Tails' chakra in Mito after Hiruzen offered an Uchiha advisor position, prompting Danzo to argue against letting the clan into power. Chiyo later saw the Uchiha Guard Unit settle a dispute and went with Mikoto to visit her grandfather.

• Hiruzen asked Chiyo to suppress the Nine-Tails' chakra in Mito and promised to consider an Uchiha advisor position if he succeeded.
• Chiyo accepted Hiruzen's request, while Danzo emerged from hiding and warned Hiruzen that empowering the Uchiha would be dangerous.
• Chiyo left the Hokage Building and met Mikoto, who had come to wait for him.
• Chiyo and Mikoto watched an Uchiha Guard Unit member mediate a dispute between two villagers, and Chiyo praised the guard's work.
• Mikoto told Chiyo that her grandfather wanted to see him, and Chiyo agreed to go to her home.

Sosuke explained how Uchiha ambition and Izanagi once fueled a near-disastrous internal conflict, then entrusted Chiyo with Chiri Uchiha’s scroll of genjutsu, Fire Style, and forbidden techniques. Chiyo learned that Chiri was Mikoto’s grandmother and stayed for dinner.

• Mikoto welcomed Chiyo and brought tea while Sosuke spoke with him privately.
• Sosuke told Chiyo that Uchiha members had once slaughtered relatives and abused Izanagi until Chiri used Izanami to end the conflict.
• Sosuke warned Chiyo about the dangers of power and gave him Chiri’s scroll containing her knowledge of Izanagi and Izanami.
• Mikoto invited Chiyo to stay for dinner, and he agreed to join her in the kitchen.
• Chiyo asked Mikoto about Chiri Uchiha, and Mikoto told him that Chiri was her grandmother.

Chiyo helped Mito Uzumaki reinforce the seal holding the Nine-Tails, using his Mangekyō Sharingan to suppress the beast. After the mission, Hiruzen Sarutobi promised to arrange Chiyo’s advisor position, and Chiyo unlocked Susanoo on his way back to the village.

• Chiyo left the Uchiha Compound alone after ordering Fugaku to strengthen the Guard Unit’s patrols.
• Chiyo entered the barriered courtyard and met Mito, then entered her spiritual world to confront the Nine-Tails.
• Chiyo used his Mangekyō Sharingan to suppress the Nine-Tails while Mito formed new chakra chains and reinforced its cage.
• Chiyo finished the mission, and Hiruzen Sarutobi promised to arrange his advisor position.
• Chiyo received a system notification that his Dōryoku Forging proficiency had reached 100% and he had unlocked Susanoo.

Chiyo returned to the Guard Unit Headquarters, reassured Fugaku and Mikoto, then took Mikoto to the Training Ground to teach her new techniques. Kushina joined them after Chiyo caught her watching from the woods, and the chapter ended with her watching Chiyo and Mikoto leave together.

• Chiyo returned to the Guard Unit Headquarters, where Fugaku reported that the village was peaceful and the Guard Unit's patrols had found no problems.
• Mikoto brought Chiyo tea and told him she had worried about him; after Fugaku left, Chiyo comforted her and took her to the Training Ground.
• Chiyo demonstrated the Great Fire Dragon Technique and guided Mikoto until she produced a smaller fire dragon of her own.
• Chiyo caught Kushina Uzumaki hiding in the woods and invited her to train with him and Mikoto; Mikoto practiced Fire Style while Kushina worked on Taijutsu.
• After training, Chiyo told Kushina she could watch him openly next time, and she ran off blushing as he walked Mikoto home.
• Kushina peeked out from behind a distant tree and watched Chiyo and Mikoto leave, looking envious.

Kushina learned that traces of her Uzumaki clan members had been found off the eastern coast of the Land of Fire, and Chiyo urged her to focus on training and compete with Mikoto. After training, the three went shopping, where Hatake Sakumo arrived and Chiyo asked to speak with him privately.

• Kushina arrived at the Training Ground, where Chiyo and Mikoto noticed she was distracted during training.
• Kushina told Chiyo that Lord Hokage had informed Lord Mito that traces of her clan members had been found in the eastern coastal waters of the Land of Fire.
• Chiyo comforted Kushina and encouraged her to compete with Mikoto, reminding her of the Uzumaki Clan's strengths and her own potential.
• Kushina returned to training with greater focus, then joined Chiyo and Mikoto on a trip to the market.
• At the market, Mikoto bought vegetables and found that the fish had sold out before Hatake Sakumo arrived with groceries.
• Chiyo asked Hatake Sakumo if they could speak somewhere private.

Chiyo learned that Root might be targeting surviving Uzumaki Clan members and organized a secret rescue mission with former Uchiha Guard Unit members. He hoped to bring the Uzumaki to Konoha, both to gain their cooperation and divert the Hokage Faction’s attention from the Uchiha.

• Chiyo asked Hatake Sakumo about the Uzumaki survivors and learned that Root might be involved, while the system offered him a Kekkei Genkai reward that could help him attain Kekkei Mōra.
• Chiyo returned to the Uchiha Compound and ordered Fugaku to summon clan members who had left the Guard Unit.
• Chiyo persuaded the former Guard Unit members to rescue the surviving Uzumaki before Root found them, urging them to avoid fighting Root if possible.
• Fugaku warned Chiyo that the mission risked angering the Hokage, but Chiyo explained that he had used the Will of Fire speech to recruit the Uchiha and planned to use the rescue to distract the Hokage Faction.