Chapter Summaries

Team 7 completed one hundred D-rank missions in seven days, earning a C-rank assignment to investigate the rogue ninja Aoi Rokushō near the Land of Rain border. Kakashi explained the mission and ordered the team to meet at the village gate the next morning.

• Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura persuaded Kakashi to accept a challenge from the Third Hokage: complete one hundred D-rank missions in seven days in exchange for a C-rank mission and an A-rank ninjutsu scroll.
• Team 7 finished all one hundred missions, set several Konoha records, earned nearly three hundred thousand ryo, and celebrated at a barbecue restaurant.
• Kakashi arrived late and told Team 7 that their C-rank mission was to investigate Aoi Rokushō's whereabouts in Kofu City, while Anbu would handle any capture operation.
• Sakura questioned the mission's rank because Aoi Rokushō was a rogue Chunin, and Kakashi clarified that encountering him in combat could raise the assignment to B-rank.
• Kakashi told Team 7 to assemble at the Konoha gate at eight the next morning, and Naruto and Sakura teased him about being late.

Nagato learned that Aoi Rokushō had died at Sasuke’s hands, then discussed a possible alliance with Suien to stage a coup in Takigakure. In Konoha, the Third Hokage approved Kakashi’s mission report and let Sasuke keep the Sword of the Thunder God.

• Konan told Nagato that the mission to receive Aoi Rokushō had failed after Aoi was killed by Second Pillar, and that the Amegakure teams had withdrawn.
• Nagato dismissed Aoi’s death as unimportant and learned that Kakashi’s team included Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto.
• Konan asked how to respond to Suien’s offer to join forces in a coup in Takigakure, and Nagato said to delay negotiations until Suien offered a better price.
• Kakashi reported the mission to the Third Hokage, who upgraded it to B-rank and praised Sasuke’s strength.
• The Third Hokage let Sasuke keep the Sword of the Thunder God as a reward for defeating Aoi Rokushō.

The Third Hokage and Nara Shikaku discussed Tazuna’s arrival and his lie about the mission’s rank, then examined Gato’s likely ties to Kirigakure. Their suspicions turned to Kirigakure’s recent political changes and its possible role in the Land of Waves.

• Nara Shikaku reported that Tazuna had reached Konoha under covert Anbu protection and was drinking at a tavern.
• Nara Shikaku explained that Tazuna was deliberately acting clueless because he lacked the money to pay for a higher-ranked mission and hoped Konoha would still help him.
• The Third Hokage called Tazuna a crafty but patriotic old man and decided to set his case aside for the moment.
• Nara Shikaku described Gato’s criminal shipping and smuggling business and suspected he served as the front man for a major power.
• Nara Shikaku connected Gato’s arrival in the Land of Waves to Yagura’s departure as Mizukage and suspected Kirigakure’s involvement.

Nara Shikaku explained to the Third Hokage how Kirigakure could use Gato to exploit the Land of Waves and later gain control of its trade, while the Hokage arranged to summon Kakashi. Sasuke trained in the Uchiha compound and reviewed his recent encounter with Aoi Rokushō.

• Nara Shikaku told the Third Hokage that Kirigakure likely backed Gato and described how it could seize Gato’s wealth and win the Land of Waves’ dependence.
• The Third Hokage told Nara Shikaku that Konoha would not let another force take the Land of Waves, then dismissed him and ordered an Anbu to summon Kakashi at eight that night.
• Sasuke trained blindfolded among swinging iron balls in the Uchiha compound’s indoor training hall, then treated his injuries and sat down to reflect.
• Sasuke reviewed his mission and recalled that he had defeated Aoi Rokushō, a rogue ninja who would later become an Amegakure Jonin in the original timeline.

Sasuke tested the Sword of the Thunder God and compared its Lightning Release sword technique with his fire-based style. He left with a new way to strengthen the weapon’s piercing power by making the lightning at its tip spin like a drill.

• Sasuke examined the Sword of the Thunder God and found no special power beyond its immense Lightning Release chakra.
• Sasuke used the sword with Chidori: Thrust to pierce and destroy a steel statue, noting the technique’s speed and power.
• Sasuke decided the sword’s thrusting and piercing style complemented Kagutsuchi’s explosive fire slashes.
• Sasuke considered shaping the sword into a spiral drill, but rejected the idea because he thought it looked ugly.
• Sasuke made the lightning at the sword’s tip spin in layered rotations to improve its piercing power.

Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura accepted a mission to collect the ninja cat Nekomata’s paw print in the Empty District. There, Sasuke sensed a powerful chakra and recognized the approaching woman as Yugito Nii, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki.

• Kakashi assigned Team 7 a mission to collect Nekomata’s paw print in a neighboring village, and Sasuke chose to take it with Naruto and Sakura.
• The team reached the Empty District, where Sasuke explained that its owner was an elder and old acquaintance of the Uchiha clan.
• Sasuke recalled that his paw-print collection was missing prints from Nekomata and Matatabi, and wondered whether the mission involved Uchiha Itachi.
• Sasuke sensed an exceptionally powerful chakra nearby and warned Naruto and Sakura to be careful.
• The team saw Yugito Nii emerge from an underground passage, and Sasuke recognized her as the Two-Tails Jinchuriki.

Team 7 encountered Yugito outside Konoha, and her contemptuous remarks about Sasuke’s Uchiha heritage provoked him into challenging her. Sasuke drew the Sword of the Thunder God as Sakura moved Naruto away, leaving him facing the powerful Jinchuriki.

• Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura encountered Yugito, who dismissed them as inexperienced Konoha genin.
• Yugito noticed the Sword of the Thunder God at Sasuke’s waist and asked whether he was the last Uchiha.
• Sasuke struck Naruto to stop him from intervening, then insulted Yugito for her lack of manners and mother.
• Yugito threatened to tear Sasuke’s mouth apart and break his legs, and Sasuke accepted her challenge.
• Sasuke told Sakura to take Naruto away, then drew the Sword of the Thunder God as Yugito watched.

Sasuke fought Yugito after she attacked him, using the Sword of the Thunder God and Chidori to counter her strength and speed. As Yamato’s Anbu team observed without intervening, Naruto woke and learned that Sasuke was battling Yugito over her insults to his dead clansmen.

• Yugito charged Sasuke with a powerful punch, and Sasuke answered with Chidori: Thrust.
• Yugito blocked the lightning strike with her claws, but the clash numbed her and forced her to retreat.
• Sasuke pursued Yugito, and the two fought at high speed with lightning and weapons.
• Yamato told the Anbu to observe and avoid escalating the conflict while they waited for the property’s owner to appear.
• Naruto woke, and Sakura explained that Sasuke was protecting him and fighting Yugito over her insults to Sasuke’s dead clansmen.
• Naruto agreed that he and Sakura should not interfere if Sasuke was not in danger.

Sasuke battled Yugito, first suppressing her Lightning Release and then countering her Two-Tails-enhanced blue flames with his own Fire Release swordsmanship. As Yugito drew out the fight and prepared to counterattack, Sasuke caught her gaze with his Three Tomoe Sharingan and used Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes.

• Sasuke overwhelmed Yugito in their Lightning Release exchange, damaging her claws and his Sword of the Thunder God Light.
• Yugito released some of the Two-Tails' chakra and attacked Sasuke with her blue Mouse Fireball.
• Sasuke cut through Yugito's flames with Sword Leap Flame and charged toward her at high speed.
• Yugito evaded Sasuke and maintained her distance while he gradually slowed, then began preparing a counterattack.
• Sasuke revealed his Three Tomoe Sharingan and used Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes on Yugito.

Sasuke used the Sharingan and a devastating fire sword attack to nearly overwhelm Yugito, but the Two-Tails awakened and Yugito entered a partial Tailed Beast Transformation. As Yugito recovered and acknowledged Sasuke's strength, Tenzō prepared the Anbu to intervene.

• Yugito was caught by Sasuke's Sharingan and nearly engulfed by his Gale Sword.
• Naruto and Sakura watched Sasuke's fighting strength in shock, while Tenzō warned the Anbu that Yugito had to survive.
• The Two-Tails awakened within Yugito, and she erupted from the flames in a partial Tailed Beast Transformation.
• Sasuke remained vigilant as Yugito healed her burns and prepared to fight seriously.
• Yugito admitted she had underestimated Sasuke and recognized him as the last Uchiha.

Sasuke provoked Yugito into preparing a dangerous attack, but Tamaki and Grandma Nekomata intervened before their battle resumed. Yugito left after sparing Sasuke, and Grandma Nekomata welcomed Team 7 into the clearing.

• Sasuke taunted Yugito and prepared a powerful technique that drew in the surrounding light and heat.
• Matatabi warned Yugito that Sasuke's move was dangerous, while Tenzō prepared to intervene.
• Tamaki ran between Sasuke and Yugito and pleaded with them to stop fighting.
• Grandma Nekomata arrived and ordered both fighters to stand down; Sasuke dispersed his chakra technique and sheathed Kagutsuchi.
• Grandma Nekomata apologized for the clash, and Yugito left after warning Sasuke to stay out of her way.
• Sakura and Naruto joined Sasuke, and Grandma Nekomata invited the Konoha guests to follow her.

Sasuke questioned Nekomata about Itachi and discovered that his brother had arranged for her to test Sasuke’s strength. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage chose not to tell Kumogakure about Yugito’s defeat and prepared to counter Kirigakure’s scheme in the Land of Waves.

• Sasuke asked Nekomata whether his mission was connected to Uchiha Itachi, but she refused to reveal information about Itachi.
• The Third Hokage and Nara Shikaku decided not to explain Yugito’s defeat to Kumogakure, fearing it would only draw attention to the incident.
• The Third Hokage assigned Kakashi to lead Team 7 to the Land of Waves and confirmed that Konoha had sent others there secretly to stop Kirigakure’s scheme.
• Sasuke confronted Nekomata in Cat Mountain City and used genjutsu to learn that Itachi had once arranged for her to test Sasuke.
• Sasuke made Nekomata add her paw print to the collection and then left with the completed Paw Print Compendium.

Team 7 accepted a C-rank mission to escort Tazuna to the Land of Waves, where Naruto defeated the Demon Brothers after they ambushed Kakashi. Sasuke learned their superior was Momochi Zabuza, and Naruto asked how strong he was.

• Team 7 chose a C-rank mission, met Tazuna, and set out for the Land of Waves the next morning.
• After a week of travel, Team 7 encountered a puddle trap on a forest road, and Naruto struck down the disguised Demon Brothers.
• Kakashi demanded an explanation from Tazuna, who described the Land of Waves' plight and pleaded for their help.
• Sasuke used Genjutsu to question the Demon Brothers and learned that their superior was Momochi Zabuza, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
• Kakashi called Zabuza troublesome, and Naruto asked how strong he was.

Team 7 discussed whether to continue Tazuna’s misrepresented mission, with Sakura and Sasuke arguing that Konoha had reasons to send them to the Land of Waves. Naruto ultimately chose to support the mission because he believed a Taijutsu user should stand against injustice.

• Sasuke revealed that Zabuza had mentioned hiring another powerful shinobi, though the Demon Brothers’ memories did not identify the person.
• Kakashi asked Team 7 whether they should abandon the mission after learning Tazuna had falsified its rank.
• Sakura reasoned that Konoha likely knew the mission’s true danger and may have assigned it to test the team or pursue another plan.
• Sasuke explained that the Land of Waves’ strategic position had become important after the Land of Water opened its ports, giving the village and the Land of Fire reason to seek stability there.
• Naruto admitted he had nothing to add to Sakura and Sasuke’s analysis, then said he had learned Taijutsu to stand up against injustice.

Team 7 entered the Land of Waves and was ambushed by Zabuza and a masked Kirigakure ninja, while Sasuke recognized Raiga Kurosuki as their other attacker. The boat was destroyed, Kakashi faced Zabuza, and Sasuke remained with Tazuna as Raiga approached.

• Team 7 traveled by boat into the Land of Waves, where Sasuke sensed hostile observers in the fog.
• Sasuke warned the team, and Kakashi, Sakura, and Naruto dodged Zabuza’s thrown Kubikiribōchō while Sasuke pulled Tazuna to safety.
• A lightning blade struck and split the boat, and Zabuza emerged from the fog to demand that Kakashi hand over Tazuna.
• Kakashi revealed his Sharingan and ordered Sakura and Naruto to protect Tazuna, but a masked Kirigakure ninja blocked them with Ice Release senbon.
• Sasuke recognized Raiga Kurosuki, whose history with Ringo Ameyuri and return to wielding Kiba he recalled.

Sasuke confronted Raiga Kurosuki, who demanded that he surrender Tazuna and mocked him as the Uchiha clan’s last survivor. After Sasuke wounded Raiga with the Sword of the Thunder God, Raiga revealed Ranmaru’s Red Eye and renewed his confidence, but Sasuke challenged whether Raiga was worthy to call himself strong.

• Raiga Kurosuki offered to spare Sasuke if he handed over Tazuna, and Sasuke sent Tazuna away with a Shadow Clone.
• Raiga charged Sasuke with the Lightning Blade, but Ranmaru warned him that Sasuke was strong.
• Sasuke struck Raiga with the Sword of the Thunder God, cutting his thigh before dodging Raiga’s lightning bolt.
• Sasuke recognized Ranmaru’s Red Eye as the source of interference that had diverted his strike and activated his Sharingan.
• Raiga questioned Ranmaru about failing to sense Sasuke’s strength, then revealed Ranmaru and confirmed that he could sense Sasuke now.
• Raiga declared that Sasuke was weak, and Sasuke calmly asked whether Raiga was worthy to call himself strong.

Sasuke exposed Raiga Kurosuki’s shameful past and attacked him across the water, overpowering him in a series of strikes. Raiga recovered and filled the sea with mist, preparing to attack Sasuke from concealment.

• Sasuke taunted Raiga Kurosuki about his past defeats and his slaughter of weaker people, leaving Raiga shocked and enraged.
• Sasuke charged across the water, threw the Sword of the Thunder God, and kicked Raiga Kurosuki into the sea.
• Sasuke shattered Raiga’s Thunder Ball and drove him to his knees with a powerful slash using Kagutsuchi.
• Raiga forced himself upright, asked Ranmaru whether Sasuke had used genjutsu, and then cast the Hidden Mist Jutsu.
• Sasuke reeled the Sword of the Thunder God back into his hand as Raiga threatened to attack from within the thick mist.

Kakashi fought Zabuza while Naruto and Sakura battled Haku and Sasuke faced Raiga Kurosuki in the mist. Sasuke landed a fatal strike on Raiga, while the other fights remained unresolved.

• Zabuza used the Hidden Mist Jutsu against Kakashi, then resumed their sword fight after threatening Kakashi and his students.
• Naruto shattered Haku’s ice mirrors, while Sakura analyzed the mist and prepared to dispel it with Water Release.
• Raiga Kurosuki used a Water Clone and Ranmaru’s Red Eye to wound Sasuke and mock his Sharingan.
• Sasuke hid the extent of his injuries and waited for Raiga to attack recklessly.
• Raiga struck from behind, and Sasuke pierced his heart with the golden sword of light.

Sasuke killed Raiga Kurosuki, then forced Ranmaru to revive him at the cost of Ranmaru’s life. Grief and rage gave Raiga renewed strength, and Sasuke eagerly challenged him to unleash an even stronger attack.

• Sasuke mocked Raiga Kurosuki’s cowardice and pulled his sword from Raiga’s heart, killing him.
• Sasuke told Ranmaru to use his power to revive Raiga, and Ranmaru sacrificed his life to do so.
• Raiga Kurosuki awoke, mourned Ranmaru, and learned that Ranmaru had feared Sasuke would kill him again.
• Enraged by Ranmaru’s death, Raiga charged Sasuke with a surge of lightning and won their direct clash, injuring Sasuke and shattering his light sword.
• Sasuke revealed that he had provoked Raiga to draw out his power and urged him to attack again as a golden blade extended from the Sword of the Thunder God.

Kakashi and Zabuza’s battle turned deadly after Zabuza killed two of Kakashi’s ninja dogs, while Naruto and Sakura continued breaking Haku’s ice mirrors. The chapter left Haku nearly out of chakra and sacrificing his life force to keep fighting.

• Zabuza heard Raiga Kurosuki’s distant battle and grew alarmed by the strength of the Konoha rookies.
• Zabuza fought off Kakashi’s ninja dogs, killed Akino and Guruko, and narrowly blocked Kakashi’s lightning-charged sword thrust.
• Kakashi mourned his two companions and began fighting Zabuza with the intent to kill.
• Naruto and Sakura shattered more of Haku’s ice mirrors as Naruto overwhelmed him with powerful taijutsu.
• Haku, nearly out of chakra, forcibly drew on his life force to continue holding Naruto and Sakura back.