Chapter Summaries

Genya used Sage Mode and Wood Release to defeat Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, and then killed Toroi and the Kumogakure ninja who tried to stop him. Yugito lay defeated as Genya moved to secure her.

• Genya countered Yugito’s gathering Tailed Beast Bomb with Sage Art: Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence and drained her Chakra.
• Yugito broke free and fired a Tailed Beast Bomb, but Genya knocked it off course, restrained her, and struck her with a Sage Art Rasengan and Water Source Bombs.
• Genya exhausted his Sage Chakra and defeated Yugito, forcing her out of her Tailed Beast form.
• Toroi rushed to take Yugito away, but Genya killed the Kumogakure ninja who tried to protect him.
• Genya dodged Toroi’s Magnet Release attack and killed him with a wooden spike through the throat.

Genya captured Yugito and killed Shimura Hong and four Konoha Jonin who tried to take her from him. On the journey back, he told Sarutobi Taro and Hyuga Nami that Yugito was the Two-Tails Jinchuriki and said he would take her to the Uchiha, leaving Kakashi to conceal what had happened.

• Genya gained nearly 10,000 energy points by absorbing the cloud ninja's chakra and bound the defeated Yugito after injuring her.
• Shimura Hong and four Konoha Jonin demanded that Genya hand over Yugito, but Genya killed all five after they attacked him.
• Kakashi chose not to report Genya and led the group to find Sarutobi Taro and Hyuga Nami.
• Genya bought a carriage to transport Yugito and told Sarutobi Taro and Hyuga Nami that she was the Two-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Kakashi said the Konoha hostages had been killed during the exchange, while Genya said he would take Yugito to the Uchiha and make her serve him.

After bringing Yugito back to Konoha, Genya refused the Third Hokage’s demand to hand her over and secured the Uchiha’s support. He kept the injured Yugito at his residence, then went to Shikkotsu Forest seeking a sealing technique to keep her under control.

• Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki stopped Kakashi’s team at Konoha’s gates after discovering Yugito was with them, and summoned the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzō.
• The Third Hokage demanded Yugito, but Genya refused, challenged Konoha’s handling of the mission, and revealed that five hostages had died in Kumogakure’s ambush.
• Fugaku arrived with elite Uchiha Jonin and revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan, prompting the Third Hokage and Danzo to leave without taking Yugito.
• Genya brought Yugito to his residence, removed the wooden nail and Wood Release restraints, and ordered her to stay and clean the courtyard.
• Genya searched the Uchiha’s ninjutsu storehouse for a sealing technique, found nothing suitable, and used the Reverse Summoning Technique to ask Katsuyu for one at Shikkotsu Forest.

Genya obtained the Shikotsu Sealing Technique from Katsuyu and used it to seal Yugito away from Matatabi, while Hiruzen, Danzo, and Mitokado Homura discussed the growing Uchiha threat. In the Land of Grass, Shisui, Might Guy, and Yamato confronted Nagato’s Deva Path, who admitted attacking a Konoha caravan and launched Shinra Tensei.

• Katsuyu gave Genya the Shikotsu Sealing Technique, and he returned to the Uchiha compound to study it.
• Genya sealed Yugito’s connection to Matatabi, warning her not to transform inside the Uchiha compound.
• Danzo and Mitokado Homura urged Hiruzen to suppress the Uchiha, and Hiruzen said he was preparing to destroy them when the time was right.
• The Deva Path and Konan distributed supplies to villagers in the Land of Grass and discussed recruiting Kakuzu and Orochimaru into the Akatsuki.
• The Deva Path discovered Shisui and confronted him, Might Guy, and Yamato, then admitted his group had attacked a Konoha caravan.
• The Deva Path used Shinra Tensei, and Yamato responded with Wood Release: Tree Wall.

Shisui, Yamato, and Might Guy fought the Six Paths of Pain, whose shared abilities and rapid regeneration made them difficult to defeat. With the battle at a stalemate, Might Guy opened the Sixth Gate and charged the Deva Path at tremendous speed.

• The Deva Path summoned the Six Paths of Pain, and Shisui, Yamato, and Might Guy fought their attacks and summoned beasts.
• Shisui defeated the Animal Path’s centipede with his Great Fire Dragon Technique, while Yamato restrained a Hellhound and Might Guy battled the Asura Path.
• Shisui beheaded the Human Path, but the Naraka Path revived it with the King of Hell.
• The Deva Path blasted Shisui into a rock wall with Shinra Tensei, but Shisui survived inside Susanoo and attacked with Yasaka Magatama, which the Preta Path absorbed.
• Shisui and Yamato urged a retreat, but Might Guy opened the Sixth Gate and charged toward the Deva Path.

Might Guy, Shisui, and Yamato failed to defeat Pain and escaped after Guy collapsed. Back in the Uchiha Compound, Genya considered how to absorb the Two-Tails’ chakra and learned he could bring Yugito to Shikkotsu Forest, leaving him to persuade her to go.

• Might Guy used Morning Peacock against Pain, but the Animal Path’s summoned crab shielded the other bodies, and the King of Hell restored the damaged Asura Path and Preta Path.
• Shisui decided to retreat, and Yamato used Wood Release to cover their escape while Shisui and Yamato carried the unconscious Guy away.
• The Deva Path and Konan returned to Amegakure instead of pursuing them.
• At the Uchiha Compound, Genya watched Yugito work and considered how to absorb the Two-Tails’ chakra without endangering the compound.
• Genya cultivated Sage Mode in Shikkotsu Forest, then asked Katsuyu if he could bring Yugito there; Katsuyu agreed and reacted with surprise when he identified her as the Two-Tails’ Jinchuriki.

Genya brought Yugito to Shikkotsu Forest, defeated her again, and drained more than a million chakra to strengthen his Sage Body. After healing her wounds, he told her she could return to Kumogakure only if she defeated him, or he would keep her in Konoha for a year.

• Genya took Yugito to Shikkotsu Forest, removed her seal, and offered to let her go if she could defeat him.
• Yugito used the Two-Tails' power and escalated to Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, but Genya countered with Sage Mode and Wood Release.
• Genya restrained Yugito and drained more than a million chakra, while noticing that the amount he could absorb from her had decreased.
• Yugito admitted defeat, and Genya explained that he had cultivated Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Mode.
• Genya healed Yugito's wounds with the Mystical Palm Technique and revealed that he would keep her in Konoha for a year unless she defeated him.

Yugito adjusted to life in the Uchiha Compound, where its residents treated her warmly, while the Third Hokage heard about the failed mission against Pain. Shisui and Yamato visited Genya and found him enjoying the company of Yukino and Nami, with Yugito working in his courtyard.

• Yugito agreed to cooperate with Genya and found the Uchiha residents friendly despite her status as his prisoner.
• Shisui, Might Guy, and Yamato reported to the Third Hokage that Pain had defeated them, and Guy apologized for failing the mission.
• The Third Hokage comforted Guy and sent the three ninja away to rest.
• Shisui and Yamato went to Genya's home, where they found Yugito cleaning in a maid outfit while Genya relaxed with Uchiha Yukino and Hyuga Nami.
• Shisui and Yamato told Genya that the enemy had been overwhelmingly powerful, and Genya called on Yugito to serve tea.

Genya prepared to travel to the Capital City after Princess Yunji reported a plot against the Daimyo, while the Third Hokage attempted to gain Sage Mode and was rejected by Shikkotsu Forest. The chapter ended with Genya leaving Yugito under strict cleaning inspections.

• Shisui and Yamato were shocked to learn that Genya had brought Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, to Konoha.
• The Third Hokage used Impure World Reincarnation to summon Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama, then forcibly controlled Hashirama to learn that Genya had been approved to contract with Shikkotsu Forest.
• The Third Hokage traveled to Shikkotsu Forest to request Sage Mode, but Katsuyu rejected him because he was too old and did not meet the forest’s standards.
• Genya received an urgent letter from Princess Yunji saying the Daimyo had been poisoned, and he decided to go to the Capital City to assist her and counter the Guardian Shinobi.
• Genya told Yugito he would be away for several days, then warned her that Itachi would inspect her cleaning three times a day.

Genya traveled to the Capital City of the Land of Fire, treated the poisoned Daimyo, and confronted Sarutobi Asuma. At Shikkotsu Forest, Katsuyu revealed that the Third Hokage had tried to contract with the forest, leading Genya to suspect he had learned Impure World Reincarnation.

• Genya assigned Yugito to clean his home, then promised Uchiha Yukino books from the capital before leaving with Kaguya Chokū.
• At the Uchiha outpost, Genya visited the recovering Hojo Yoshito and learned he had begun forging high-quality ninja tools for the clan.
• Princess Yunji told Genya that the Daimyo had been poisoned, likely on Toyotomi Gen's orders, and Genya argued with Sarutobi Asuma over the Guardian Shinobi's failure to protect him.
• Genya slapped Asuma out of the Daimyo's room, then treated the Daimyo and removed much of the poison, though several more treatments and recovery time would be needed.
• At Shikkotsu Forest, Katsuyu told Genya that the forest had rejected and erased the Third Hokage's attempted contract, and Genya suspected he had used Impure World Reincarnation to summon Hashirama Senju as a recommender.

Genya treated the Daimyo and secured an alliance in exchange for the Toyotomi Clan’s assets, but Toyotomi Gen launched an assault on the Daimyo Residence. As the Guardian Shinobi fought among themselves, Genya and Kaguya Chokū attacked Toyotomi’s forces, and Toyotomi ordered the cannons to fire despite his own men being in danger.

• Genya cultivated in Shikkotsu Forest, then brought Kaguya Chokū to the Daimyo Residence and treated the Daimyo’s poisoning.
• Genya agreed to help the Daimyo defeat the Toyotomi Clan and the traitorous Guardian Shinobi in exchange for the clan’s possessions.
• Monk Chiriku reported that Toyotomi Gen’s troops had surrounded the Daimyo Residence, and the Daimyo went outside to see his guards under attack.
• Toyotomi Gen demanded that the Guardian Shinobi join him, but Asuma and the others refused and began fighting Kazuma’s Radical Faction.
• Genya and Kaguya Chokū fought through Toyotomi’s samurai and Rogue Ninjas after Genya rejected Toyotomi Gen’s surrender offer.
• Toyotomi Gen ordered his men to keep firing the cannons, even after a subordinate warned that their own troops were still in the firing area.

Genya and Kaguya Chokū defeated Toyotomi Gen’s forces, while the Guardian Shinobi’s battle escalated when Kazuma unleashed the Nine-Tails chakra sealed inside his son Sora. Sora began transforming and lost control, leaving Asuma and the others facing a dangerous new threat.

• Genya used Wood Release to capture Toyotomi Gen and killed Fūka, Fuen, and Fudō as they tried to stop him.
• Genya and Kaguya Chokū fought off the samurai and rogue ninja who rushed to rescue Toyotomi Gen.
• Kazuma used Five Elements Unseal on Sora, releasing the Nine-Tails chakra he had secretly sealed inside his son years earlier.
• Kazuma revealed that he had made Sora an artificial Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and escaped using Earth Style: Rock Hiding Technique.
• Sora’s body began transforming as the Nine-Tails’ chakra overwhelmed him, and he warned Asuma that another murderous consciousness was taking over before losing control.

Sora lost control to the Nine-Tails chakra and rampaged through the Daimyo Residence until Genya subdued him and devoured most of his chakra. Genya then killed Kazuma, leaving Asuma unable to stop him.

• Sora transformed into a four-tailed beast and defeated Asuma and Chiriku, leaving them unable to fight.
• Genya used Wood Release and Sage Mode to restrain Sora, then blasted him and devoured his chakra until Sora passed out.
• Genya gained over a million energy points from Sora, bringing his Sage Body to Lv3 (3.308 million/10 million).
• Genya discovered Kazuma hiding underground and dragged him out as he tried to escape.
• Genya killed Kazuma with wooden spikes despite Asuma's attempt to intervene.

Genya seized Toyotomi Gen’s estate after fulfilling his agreement with the Daimyo, then learned that the Fourth Raikage had arrived in Konoha for peace talks. While exploring the village, Killer B met Naruto and later headed to the Uchiha Compound to see Yugito, where his attempt to force entry left several Uchiha dead.

• Genya reported Toyotomi Gen’s capture and the deaths of Kazuma and the Guardian Shinobi, and the Daimyo granted him everything belonging to the Toyotomi Clan.
• Genya ordered Uchiha Kinmo to confiscate the Toyotomi estate, and the Uchiha spent two days and nights moving its treasures and money into storage.
• The Fourth Raikage arrived in Konoha with Killer B, Darui, Samui, and other Kumogakure officials to negotiate peace with Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• Killer B treated the hungry Naruto to Ichiraku Ramen after Gyuki recognized him as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Killer B led Darui and Samui to the Uchiha Compound to see Yugito, then shoved aside the guards and killed several Uchiha while forcing his way in.

Genya negotiated with Raikage Ay to keep Yugito with the Uchiha for one year, then defeated the Kumogakure delegation in a drinking contest. The next day, the delegation tried to leave, but Fugaku invited them to stay for another round.

• Killer B confronted the Uchiha over Yugito, but Raikage Ay arrived and apologized before asking Fugaku to return her.
• Genya rejected Raikage Ay’s threats and proposed keeping Yugito for one year, which Yugito accepted.
• Killer B challenged Genya, but Genya turned the confrontation into a drinking contest and was the only one left sober.
• Genya carried the sleeping Yugito home after the Kumogakure delegation passed out.
• The Third Hokage inspected the drunken delegation and left without finding any trouble.
• The next day, Raikage Ay prepared to return to Kumogakure, but Fugaku invited the group to stay for another drinking contest.

After more than eleven months of training and absorbing Yugito’s chakra, Uchiha Genya raised his Sage Body to Level 4 and used Shadow Clones to accelerate his Kekkei Genkai upgrades. He planned to keep cultivating while resting from his Sage Body training, and Yugito returned with him to their residence.

• Raikage Ay and Killer B said farewell to Yugito and left the Uchiha compound, while Genya reassured her that the Uchiha would treat her well.
• Genya’s Sage Body reached Level 4, increasing his chakra reserves, though the next upgrade required 100,000,000 energy points.
• Yugito fought Genya before cooperating with his efforts to absorb the Two-Tails Matatabi’s chakra, and she continued gaining combat experience.
• Genya dispelled a Shadow Clone that had been cultivating chakra, used the energy to upgrade Wood Release, and left another clone to train in Shikkotsu Forest.
• Genya returned home with Yugito, who changed clothes and began sweeping the courtyard on her own initiative.

Genya urged Fugaku to pursue the Fifth Hokage position for the Uchiha and taught him a weakened version of Sage Mode. Fugaku successfully activated it after several days of training, while the clan’s political campaign remained in its early stages.

• Genya visited Fugaku’s home, sparred with Sasuke, and agreed to stay for lunch with Mikoto.
• Genya told Fugaku that the Uchiha should seek the Fifth Hokage position and proposed gaining support through affordable housing, charity, and capturing rogue ninja.
• Genya proposed capturing Orochimaru as a way to build the Uchiha’s achievements, while Fugaku questioned how they could accomplish it.
• Genya revealed that he had developed a weakened Sage Mode with Katsuyu Sage’s permission and began teaching it to Fugaku.
• Fugaku trained for four or five days, activated Sage Mode, and felt the new Sage Chakra within him.

Genya introduced Weakened Sage Mode to the Uchiha clan and demonstrated the overwhelming power of his true Sage Mode. After Uchiha members caught two Anbu spies sent by Sarutobi Hiruzen, Genya ordered them punished, and the clan left eager to learn the technique and pursue Fugaku’s Hokage bid.

• Fugaku announced his plan to run for Hokage and asked Genya to teach Sage Mode to the Uchiha clan at Naka Shrine.
• Genya demonstrated Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode and explained that his Weakened Sage Mode could boost strength by ten to thirty percent.
• Fugaku showed the clan that his Sage Mode increased his strength by nearly a quarter by smashing a boulder.
• Genya detected two Anbu spies hiding near the shrine, and Yashiro and Yukino captured them.
• Genya ordered the Uchiha to break one spy’s leg and the other spy’s legs, then the clan threw them out of the Uchiha district.
• Genya demonstrated true Sage Mode by punching apart a massive tree, inspiring Sasuke and the other Uchiha to pursue Weakened Sage Mode.

Genya taught the Uchiha clan members and Sasuke a weakened Sage Mode, while the Third Hokage warned Naruto against trusting the Uchiha and refused to explain how his parents died. Sasuke rescued Naruto and Hinata from bullies, and the three went to Ichiraku Ramen together.

• Genya taught the Uchiha clan members Pseudo-Sage Mode and agreed to train Sasuke, who quickly learned the basics and also received lessons in the Great Fireball Technique.
• The Third Hokage visited Naruto, reduced his living expenses, warned him to stay away from the Uchiha, and said Naruto's parents were dead without explaining how they died.
• Naruto found Mitokado Akira and two other boys bullying Hinata, so he tried to defend her but was beaten.
• Sasuke arrived, defeated the two boys, and used Sage Mode to overpower Mitokado Akira.
• Sasuke, Naruto, and Hinata made peace and headed to Ichiraku Ramen, with Sasuke offering to pay.

Sasuke used the Sage Mode Genya taught him to fight Mitokado Yue, who injured him, and Itachi brutally defeated Yue and his companions to protect his brother. The next morning, Sasuke told Genya about his fight, and Genya learned that only forty or fifty Uchiha had mastered his weakened Sage Mode.

• Mitokado Akira led Mitokado Yue and several others to confront Sasuke, and Yue attacked him after Sasuke refused to kneel.
• Sasuke activated Sage Mode and fought back, but Yue struck him down before Itachi stepped in and asked whether he was hurt.
• Itachi defeated Yue and the rest of the group, then sent Naruto and Hinata home; two Anbu observers decided to report Sasuke's apparent Sage Mode to Lord Hokage.
• Genya upgraded his Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, visited Fugaku's residence, and heard Sasuke proudly describe his fight.
• Fugaku told Genya that only forty or fifty Uchiha had successfully learned the weakened Sage Mode.