Chapter Summaries

Yamashiro Aoba discovered that he had been admitted to the Ninja Academy despite not taking the entrance test, and he suspected the Third Hokage had arranged it. He recalled how he had died in an accidental truck collision and negotiated with Jason Welton to transmigrate into the Naruto world with an auxiliary chip; the chapter ended with Jason confirming their contract.

• Yamashiro Aoba found his name on the Academy’s supplementary admission list and worried that he was already under Anbu surveillance.
• Aoba recalled awakening memories of his past life after his parents died and recognized that he had transmigrated into the Naruto world shortly after the Second Shinobi World War.
• Aoba remembered that Jason Welton had accidentally hit him with a truck and offered transmigration as compensation instead of resurrecting him.
• Aoba negotiated to transmigrate as a human male into a familiar fictional world and chose a future auxiliary chip rather than a talent or special constitution.
• Jason Welton warned that the chip could assist learning but could not grant mastery, and Aoba accepted it before Jason established the contract.

Aoba adapted his Auxiliary Chip to life in the Shinobi World and settled into his new guardianship under Yuhi Shinku, while befriending young Yuhi Kurenai. After leaving the Ninja Academy with Kurenai, he noticed Might Guy and Might Duy among the new students.

• Aoba realized the Auxiliary Chip needed internet access it could not obtain in the Shinobi World, though its assisted learning function still worked.
• After years of feeding the chip data, Aoba instructed its AI, 9527, to remain loyal and avoid interrupting him.
• Aoba traded a hawthorn candy for Kurenai calling him Big Brother Aoba, then left the Ninja Academy with her to meet Yuhi Shinku.
• Aoba recalled that Yuhi Shinku had become his guardian after his parents died, allowing him to keep living in the Yamashiro Clan home.
• On his way out, Aoba spotted Might Guy and Might Duy embracing and encouraging each other at the supplementary enrollment.

Yuhi Shinku learned that Yamashiro Aoba’s popular Hot Pot Restaurant had drawn the Lord Third’s attention, leading to Aoba’s supplementary enrollment at the Ninja Academy. After Aoba apologized for the trouble, Shinku gave him his parents’ ninjutsu scrolls and his own Genjutsu notes, urging him to become a shinobi and protect himself.

• An Anbu investigation traced the Hot Pot Restaurant’s forged registration and Aoba’s impersonations of Yuhi Shinku, while the Lord Third recognized Aoba’s unusual talents and arranged his supplementary enrollment at the Ninja Academy.
• Yuhi Shinku returned home conflicted about the Lord Third’s praise and Aoba’s forced enrollment, while Yuhi Kurenai happily welcomed him back.
• Aoba told Yuhi Shinku that he had seen his name on the Ninja Academy’s supplementary enrollment list and apologized for the Hot Pot Restaurant causing trouble.
• Yuhi Shinku gave Aoba his parents’ ninjutsu scrolls and his own Genjutsu notes, warning him not to practice dangerous techniques alone and urging him to become a shinobi.

Aoba prepared for his first day at the Ninja Academy after receiving scrolls and advice from Yuhi Shinku, while testing his Auxiliary Chip and reflecting on his inability to sense Natural Energy. The next morning, he joined Kurenai on the way to the Academy, where they started as fellow students.

• Yuhi Shinku advised Aoba about the Ninja Academy and gave him scrolls before Aoba left to prepare for the next day.
• Aoba reviewed the scrolls at home, then used his Auxiliary Chip to scan a ninjutsu scroll and record its information.
• Aoba recalled that two years of attempts had failed to help him sense Natural Energy, and the Chip stopped scanning when his chakra reached its preset limit.
• Aoba woke up the next morning and visited the Yuhi Household, where Kurenai proudly announced she was now a Ninja Academy student.
• Aoba teased Kurenai about being his fellow student, and she called him awful.

Yamashiro Aoba began his first day at the Ninja Academy, attended the Hokage’s opening speech, and reunited with Yuhi Kurenai in their assigned class. He met Namiashi Raidō and discovered their homeroom teacher, Ishihara Araki, carried the intimidating presence of a veteran soldier.

• Aoba, Kurenai, and Aunt Nadeshiko headed to the Ninja Academy after breakfast, while Yuhi Shinku returned to his mission.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen delivered a lengthy opening speech to the new students, and Aoba listened attentively.
• Aoba learned that he and Kurenai were in the same class and saved a seat beside him for her.
• Aoba introduced himself to Namiashi Raidō, who became his desk mate, and then introduced Raidō to Kurenai.
• Ishihara Araki introduced himself as Freshman Class 1’s homeroom teacher, and Aoba sensed the veteran’s formidable killing intent.

Yamashiro Aoba introduced himself to his Elite Class and secretly used his Auxiliary Chip to study chakra during the first lesson. At lunch, several boys approached him and mocked his cooking, prompting Kurenai to stand up to them.

• Hatake Kakashi introduced himself as the exam's top student and said he wanted to fight strong opponents.
• Asuma declared that he would defeat the Hokage and become the strongest ninja in the Shinobi World.
• Yamashiro Aoba said he wanted to retire early, travel, and collect rare ingredients, drawing laughter from classmates.
• Ishihara Araki began teaching the Will of Fire while Aoba used his Auxiliary Chip to study chakra refinement and considered seeking access to Konoha Hospital.
• Aoba encouraged a dazed Kurenai to eat lunch, but several boys called him a chef and mocked Kurenai's red eyes.
• Kurenai stood up and challenged the boys as Aoba realized he had encountered school bullies.

Yamashiro Aoba confronted a student who tried to take his lunch, revealing his strength to their classmates. During taijutsu class, Might Guy impressed everyone with his extraordinary stamina, and the chapter ended with Aoba leaving school while Guy continued training.

• Fatty tried to take Aoba's lunch, and Aoba used the Body Flicker Technique to slam him into a wall.
• Aoba warned the other boys not to underestimate anyone, then returned to lunch with Yuhi Kurenai.
• Kakashi recognized that Aoba's movement looked more like physical speed than an ordinary Body Flicker Technique.
• Might Guy trained relentlessly during taijutsu class, outlasting his classmates and showing why he had joined the Elite Class.
• After school, Aoba headed home with Kurenai while Guy stayed behind to train.

Aoba planned to make his abilities known rather than hide them, but a month later the Third Hokage investigated his and Araki’s identical exam answers. Yuhi Shinku caught Aoba trying to leave and confronted him and Kurenai about using Genjutsu to cheat.

• Aoba ate hot pot with Kurenai and considered how the Academy would report his strengths and behavior to the Third Hokage.
• A month later, Anbu reported that Aoba and Araki had used Genjutsu to cheat on an exam, and Sarutobi Hiruzen summoned Yuhi Shinku.
• When Kurenai and Aoba returned home, Aoba sensed trouble and tried to leave before greeting Shinku.
• Shinku immobilized Aoba with the Demonic Illusion: Binding Technique, but Aoba dispelled it with the Chip.
• Shinku brought Aoba and Kurenai inside and reprimanded them after hearing their explanation that they would avoid copying answers word for word next time.

Aoba was reprimanded by Yuhi Shinku for helping Kurenai cheat, then learned the Mist Messenger Technique from him. The next day, Uchiha Obito arrived late to the Ninja Academy again and was assigned after-school cleaning duty with Nohara Rin.

• Kurenai admitted that Aoba had taught her to copy answers and coordinate their stories, so Yuhi Shinku sent her outside and warned Aoba to stop getting him recalled from missions.
• Yuhi Shinku explained that Aoba had mastered the image-projection use of the Hell Viewing Technique and taught him the Mist Messenger Technique.
• Aoba learned the Mist Messenger Technique in less than half an hour and successfully summoned several black phantoms.
• Uchiha Obito arrived late to class after helping an old lady, and Ishihara Araki assigned him after-school cleaning duty.
• Nohara Rin greeted Obito and told him it was her turn for cleaning duty, making him perk up.

Yamashiro Aoba and Yuhi Kurenai earned perfect scores before the Ninja Academy began teaching chakra and ninja tool skills. After using his Chip to study throwing techniques, Aoba practiced at home and discovered that simulated memories alone could not replace real training.

• Teacher Araki announced that Hatake Kakashi, Yamashiro Aoba, and Yuhi Kurenai had received perfect scores, then introduced new ninja-training courses.
• The students learned about chakra and practiced throwing wooden kunai and shuriken, where Hatake Kakashi impressed the class with his accuracy.
• Yamashiro Aoba ordered his Chip to record the students' throwing practice and later transferred the optimized memories into his own mind.
• Yamashiro Aoba tested the technique in his courtyard, but his wooden kunai exploded against a post because his movements and chakra output were poorly controlled.
• Yamashiro Aoba recognized that he needed real practice to build muscle memory and decided not to pursue Hatake Kakashi's swordsmanship yet.

Aoba trained his Body Flicker and stone-throwing skills at the Forest of Death, where he discovered honey that could support his growth. As his honey supply dwindled and he looked for other nutritious foods, the Ninja Academy announced that students would begin learning ninjutsu and hand seals.

• Aoba tested his improved Body Flicker, then practiced throwing stones at Killer Bees near the Forest of Death and collected some honey from their hive.
• Two Anbu inspected the dead bees and tracks, concluded that a Ninja Academy student had been training there, and agreed to report it normally.
• Aoba began making a second lunchbox for Yuhi Kurenai and worried that his honey and Cloud Valley Beef supplies were running low.
• Aoba sat through the Ninja Academy’s dull lessons on ninja skills alongside Kurenai and the other students.
• The ninjutsu instructor announced a new ninjutsu course and introduced hand seals as essential for performing techniques.

Aoba watched Kakashi impress the class with the Clone Technique, then warned Kurenai not to expose her abilities. During afternoon combat practice, Aoba excelled at kunai throwing while Obito’s attempt ended in a humiliating low score.

• The ninjutsu instructor taught the students hand seals and demonstrated the Clone Technique.
• Kakashi created clones throughout the classroom, astonishing the students and earning a reputation as a genius.
• Aoba advised Kurenai to keep her abilities hidden, and Kurenai tried to recruit Shizune as an ally.
• Aoba scored 15 points in the kunai-throwing test by hitting the same spot on each target.
• Obito scored 2 points, and Ebisu explained that the worn-out kunai had caused trouble.

Aoba saw Obito finish last in the Ninja Academy test, and rumors about the Uchiha’s failure stirred conflict between civilians and the Uchiha Police Force. Fugaku arranged clan training for Obito, who endured beatings from Tekka and later let Rin treat his bruises at school.

• Aoba saw Kakashi ranked first, himself second, and Obito last in the Ninja Academy test results.
• Rumors about Obito’s ranking spread through Konohagakure, leading to clashes with Uchiha patrolmen and complaints reaching the Hokage.
• Hiruzen suspected Danzo had helped spread the gossip and summoned Fugaku to discuss the situation.
• Fugaku told Obito he would receive Uchiha training after school and assigned Tekka to guide him.
• Rin applied medicine to Obito’s bruises at school, while Aoba and Kurenai teased him about being beaten up.

Aoba watched Obito reveal unexpectedly strong taijutsu before preparing to spar with Asuma, whom he suspected of testing him under the Third Hokage’s surveillance. The chapter left Aoba heading onto the field, determined not to hold back.

• Namiashi Raidō told Aoba that the class would have practical combat, and Kurenai said Asuma had bragged that he would defeat her.
• Obito fought Kakashi evenly in taijutsu but lost after Kakashi used clones and a sweeping kick.
• The instructor paired Aoba with Asuma instead of Might Guy, prompting Aoba to wonder whether Asuma or someone else was testing him.
• Aoba used Chakra Radar and the Telescope Technique to detect the Third Hokage watching from the southwest.
• Asuma accused Aoba of cowardice, and Aoba walked onto the field prepared to fight seriously.

Yamashiro Aoba overwhelmingly defeated Sarutobi Asuma in a taijutsu match, drawing Kakashi’s interest and making the other students wary of him. On his day off, Aoba learned his growth had stalled and considered the Chip’s risky suggestions for increasing his height and chakra capacity.

• Yamashiro Aoba battered Sarutobi Asuma in a one-sided match, ending with Asuma on the ground and a kunai at his throat.
• The taijutsu instructor declared Yamashiro Aoba the winner, while Kakashi admired his efficient fighting style and Guy wanted to challenge him.
• Yamashiro Aoba declined Kakashi and Guy’s invitations to spar, claiming he had used too much chakra and had not slept well.
• On his day off, Yamashiro Aoba checked his measurements and found he had grown only 0.002 centimeters since the previous day.
• The Chip reported that Aoba had reached his current developmental peak and suggested risky hormone stimulation, chakra-rich biological ingredients, or obtaining a chakra Kekkei Genkai.

Aoba rejected a growth-hormone option and considered seeking a creature with Chakra or a Kekkei Genkai, while weighing his need for greater strength and access to advanced ninja knowledge. He entered the Forest of Death to hunt and encountered a young Akimichi boy after the boy’s Human Bullet Tank crashed into a boulder.

• Aoba rejected using the Chip to stimulate growth hormones because the side effects could permanently limit his potential.
• Aoba considered obtaining a creature with Chakra or a Kekkei Genkai, and reflected on his Fire Release, Earth Release, and lack of access to advanced ninja knowledge.
• Aoba fed his crows, took his ninja tools, and entered the Forest of Death to hunt.
• Aoba saw a massive spinning object smash through trees and recognized its movement as the Akimichi clan’s Human Bullet Tank.
• The human cannonball crashed into a boulder, and a dazed young Akimichi boy climbed to his feet.

Yamashiro Aoba watched Akimichi Kota struggle with the Multi-Size Technique, then hunted and cooked a chakra-enhanced wild boar in the Forest of Death. Kota joined him for a meal and was shocked to learn Aoba was still a Ninja Academy student who had killed the huge beast alone.

• Yamashiro Aoba observed Akimichi Kota training with the Multi-Size Technique and considered improving the Akimichi Clan’s secret medicines.
• Yamashiro Aoba hunted a chakra-enhanced wild boar with genjutsu and prepared its meat over a campfire.
• Akimichi Kota followed the smell of the roasted meat, and Yamashiro Aoba invited him to share it.
• Akimichi Kota introduced himself, and Yamashiro Aoba said he knew Kota from their class at the Ninja Academy.
• Akimichi Kota realized Yamashiro Aoba was still a student and stared in shock at the enormous wild boar Aoba had killed.

Aoba hunted a huge wild boar with Kota, who discovered Aoba owned Yamashiro Hot Pot Restaurant and admired his strength and cooking. As they returned to Konoha, they encountered Might Duy and Might Guy, whose intense training left Aoba bewildered; Aoba then dragged the boar home alone.

• Kota watched Aoba hunt and kill a huge wild boar, then offered to grill the meat.
• Kota praised Aoba’s seasoning, recognized its flavor from Yamashiro Hot Pot Restaurant, and realized Aoba owned it.
• Kota offered to treat Aoba to barbecue, and Aoba asked him to help carry the boar after they ate.
• Kota used Partial Multi-Size Technique to carry the boar toward Konoha with Aoba.
• Aoba and Kota encountered Might Duy and Might Guy, who mistook the hunt for training and ran off to continue exercising.
• Kota said goodbye, and Aoba dragged the boar home by himself.

Aoba taught Kurenai and their classmates to spin coins and pens, turning a classroom game into practice for hand seals and throwing techniques. He showed Kurenai how sleight of hand could conceal kunai and shuriken, leaving her excited to try the trick with her friends.

• Aoba told Kurenai that spinning a pebble trained finger coordination, then gave her a coin when she struggled with the pebble.
• Kurenai learned to spin the coin and shared the game with Shizune and Rin, while Obito struggled and was sent outside by Teacher Araki.
• Kakashi quickly mastered coin spinning and considered how the technique might improve hand seals and conceal weapons.
• Kurenai grew bored with the popular coin game and asked Aoba for something new.
• Aoba demonstrated pen spinning and made a pen appear to change into a kunai and shuriken, explaining how sleight of hand could conceal weapons.
• Aoba encouraged Kurenai to develop the trick further, hoping the practice would help her become a stronger ninja.

Aoba considered how to advance his abilities while avoiding a spar with Guy, who kept challenging him. He convinced Guy that his taijutsu was defensive and pointed him toward Kakashi, leaving Guy wondering whether he could challenge him.

• Aoba reflected that his Body Flicker had reached its current limit and considered combining it with clones or Genjutsu.
• Guy repeatedly challenged Aoba, but Aoba refused and avoided exposing his abilities through a fight.
• Aoba noted that Guy had become stronger and more perceptive, recognizing Aoba's training of Kurenai and the weights on his legs.
• Aoba told Guy that he was a Genjutsu specialist whose taijutsu was defensive, and that Guy should seek an opponent suited to offensive taijutsu.
• Aoba suggested Kakashi as a possible opponent, and Guy wondered whether he could challenge him.