Vol. 1Gen’s Rise in the War
Uchiha Gen grew from a new graduate into a capable squad leader while training under Konoha’s strongest shinobi and fighting across the Rain front. The volume ended with Gen’s squad trapped in a Sunagakure encirclement at Asuka Mountain as they attempted to escape.
- Uchiha Gen graduated first, earned Orochimaru’s approval, and trained with Team Seven while Konoha prepared peace talks with Kumogakure.
- Orochimaru assigned Gen, Sarutobi Enju, and Utsuki Ruri to Team Seven, and Gen led them through bandit missions and a dangerous bell test.
- Uchiha Gen rescued Kushina with Minato Namikaze, passed Ryūchi Cave’s trials, and prepared to deploy with Orochimaru’s squad.
- Mito Uzumaki recognized Gen’s hopes for the world before Hiruzen Sarutobi began the Nine-Tails transfer and golden chains suppressed its chakra.
- Uchiha Gen joined Konoha’s campaign in the Land of Rain, helped capture the Amegakure captain Chiyame, and saw his teammates promoted.
- Gen awakened his own one-tomoe Sharingan after reaching level twenty, then Tsunade offered to teach him the Mystical Palm Technique.
- Uchiha Gen became a Special Jonin and captain, helped Konoha fight Sunagakure and Hanzo’s forces, and gained new abilities.
- Tobi and Black Zetsu lured Gen’s squad into a Sunagakure encirclement at Asuka Mountain, and Gen led his teammates toward its weakest point.