Chapter Summaries

After recovering from the Cloud Ninja assassination attempt, Mirai began studying medical ninjutsu under Akita Yamanaka. He learned the Healing Technique, but his young body made using ninja techniques difficult and could leave him out of chakra.

• Akita Yamanaka agreed to teach Mirai medical ninjutsu after checking his chakra control.
• Kitano Saori said she hoped to work with Mirai at Konoha Hospital, but he hurried behind Akita Yamanaka to avoid her reaching for him.
• Mirai returned to his routine, and Qiu Yidao grew fatter from eating the snacks villagers gave him.
• Mirai passed Akita Yamanaka's chakra control test and began studying medical books, medicinal herbs, and human anatomy.
• Mirai learned the Healing Technique, though using techniques with his young body could drain all his chakra.

After recovering, Mirai visited Sarutobi Hiruzen to learn ninjutsu, and Hiruzen began by explaining chakra affinities. The chapter left Mirai examining a chakra test paper before discovering his affinity.

• Mirai reflected on how the techniques he had used nearly depleted his chakra and delighted in treating a wound with medical ninjutsu.
• After two days of rest, Mirai went to Sarutobi Hiruzen, who explained Konoha's recent gains against Kumogakure and the return to a defensive stalemate.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen took Mirai to a training ground and asked whether he had tested his chakra affinity.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen explained the five common chakra affinities and gave Mirai chakra test paper to identify his.

Mirai's chakra nature test made the test papers vanish, leaving Sarutobi Hiruzen unable to explain the result. Hiruzen then demonstrated Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall, and Mirai eagerly watched the towering wall rise.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen explained how chakra test paper revealed a person's nature, and Mirai channeled chakra into it.
• The test paper silently vanished, and a second sheet disappeared the same way; Hiruzen admitted he had never seen this happen.
• Hiruzen offered to teach Mirai a defensive Earth Release technique, and Mirai eagerly agreed.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen performed Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall, raising a stone wall more than ten meters tall.
• Mirai praised Hiruzen and said he had watched the technique clearly.

Mirai learned the Earth Wall-Piercing Technique from Sarutobi Hiruzen and successfully created a three-meter rock wall, though it left him panting. Sarutobi Hiruzen praised his chakra control and warned him to keep the village technique secret, and Mirai agreed.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen demonstrated the Earth Wall-Piercing Technique and advised Mirai to watch his hand-seal rhythm and chakra reserves.
• Mirai copied the seals and raised a three-meter rock wall, succeeding despite the heavy chakra cost.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen praised Mirai’s chakra control and learned that he had begun studying medical ninjutsu with Aunt Akita.
• Mirai said he wanted to become the best Medical Ninja and help people, and Sarutobi Hiruzen warned him not to reveal or teach the Earth Wall-Piercing Technique.
• Mirai solemnly agreed to keep the technique secret.

Mirai accepted Sarutobi Hiruzen’s advice about teaching his companions without making them dependent on him, and decided to focus on giving them basic training and a few killer moves. After leaving Hiruzen, he remained unaware that his protection detail had changed and that Yamanaka Fū had been assigned to guard him.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen advised Mirai to make his companions work for what they received so they would not become dependent on him.
• Mirai accepted the advice but resolved to keep treating the children sincerely and teach them basic skills and a few trump-card moves.
• Mirai questioned Sarutobi Hiruzen about the Earth Wall Technique, then said goodbye and returned home.
• After Inoue Kawakami was injured, Sarutobi Hiruzen changed Mirai’s protection detail without telling him.
• Yamanaka Shinya’s family assigned Yamanaka Fū, who was attached to Mirai, to protect him.

As the Cloud Ninja struggled with the cost of defending its supply lines, Mirai prepared to begin the Ninja Academy after a peaceful half-year with his family. Akita Yamanaka helped him dress for the opening ceremony and told him Uncle Haiyi would attend.

• Raikage A learned that Konoha's supply-line attacks had caused heavy losses and committed more resources to guarding the routes.
• By September of Year 49, Ono was nearly a year old and could walk unsteadily with Mirai's help.
• Akita Yamanaka prepared Mirai for his first day at the Ninja Academy and told him Uncle Haiyi would come to the opening ceremony.
• Mirai looked forward to meeting new friends and felt grateful for the warmth Tanaka and Akita Yamanaka gave him.
• Mirai's attribute panel showed substantial increases in his physical and mental stats after six peaceful months.

Over the past half year, Mirai had refined his skills and developed new techniques, but his limited chakra forced him to prioritize the Mind Transfer Technique. He had learned to use the Vortex Body Flicker Technique for short-distance movement and focused increasingly on raising his attributes.

• Mirai brought Basic Swordsmanship, Basic Footwork, and the Body Flicker Technique to their limits and developed the Spiral Nine Shadows Movement Technique.
• Mirai suspended his practice of Healing and Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall because his chakra was insufficient to use them in battle.
• Mirai discovered that he could travel between vortices seen through Mind's Eye, creating the Vortex Body Flicker Technique, which moved him up to two meters without leaving an afterimage.
• Mirai chose to focus on the Mind Transfer Technique because it consumed less chakra and suited his strong spiritual power.
• Mirai decided to prioritize increasing his six attribute values, since his low attributes and young body limited his skills.

Mirai went with Akita Yamanaka to the Ninja Academy’s opening ceremony, where villagers warmly greeted and praised him. At the crowded school, he asked Akita to help him find Aoshima Hirota, who had promised to show him to his classroom.

• Akita Yamanaka led Mirai through the village as locals greeted them and praised Mirai.
• Mirai chatted warmly with villagers who had come to care about him over time.
• Akita explained that thousands of children enrolled in Konoha each year, but fewer than a thousand graduates became ninja.
• Mirai asked Akita to find Aoshima Hirota so Hirota could lead him to the classroom.

Mirai and Akita Yamanaka followed White Emperor through the Ninja Academy to find Aoshima Hirota. The children greeted them, and Hirota told Akita that Mirai had healed his bruises.

• Akita Yamanaka agreed to help Mirai find Aoshima Hirota at the Ninja Academy.
• Mirai praised White Emperor's strength and described his growth and Sprint skill.
• White Emperor tracked Hirota by scent and led Mirai and Akita Yamanaka to him.
• Aoshima Hirota and the other children greeted Mirai and Akita Yamanaka.
• Hirota told Akita that Mirai had healed his bruises, and Mirai clarified that he could only treat minor skin injuries.

Mirai joined the new students for the academy ceremony, where he comforted the nervous Kiko Ando before Sarutobi Hiruzen addressed the children. As Hiruzen’s gaze met Mirai’s, Mirai felt the Hokage’s trust and expectations stir his blood.

• Aoshima Hirota warned Mirai and the others to be careful, then offered to guide them to the new students’ gathering.
• Akita of the Yamanaka held Inoue back when the girl began crying as Mirai left.
• Mirai stood beside the nervous Kiko Ando and gently reassured her until she relaxed.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen appeared on the platform, and the children fell silent to hear his speech.
• Mirai sensed Hiruzen’s trust and expectations in the Hokage’s gaze.

Sarutobi Hiruzen welcomed the new Ninja Academy students and urged them to protect those they cherished. Mirai found his assigned classroom, met Wada Yukio and other classmates, and waited for their teacher, Asada Sachiko, to begin class.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen gave the students a brief speech about learning and protecting the people they cherished.
• Aoshima Hirota told Mirai that he was assigned to Class One with Kikuko and Youyi, and Kiko Ando was delighted to be in Kikuko's class.
• Mirai, Aoshima Hirota, and the others reported to their parents and went to Class One's classroom.
• Wada Yukio introduced himself to Mirai and eagerly helped him meet the other students.
• Asada Sachiko entered the classroom and walked to the podium.

On the first day at the Ninja Academy, Asada Shangzi had her students introduce themselves and learn about one another. Uchiha Yuu and Inuzuka Gou clashed over Uchiha Yuu’s aloof manner, but Asada Shangzi restored order and the introductions continued.

• Asada Shangzi welcomed the class, introduced herself as their Chunin instructor, and invited the students to introduce themselves.
• Wada Yuta introduced himself and promoted his family’s barbecue restaurant until Asada Shangzi interrupted him.
• Chuzun, Akiwara Gekkou, Raihao Jieko, Uchiha Yuu, and other students introduced themselves to the class.
• Inuzuka Gou objected to Uchiha Yuu’s arrogant behavior, while Uchiha Yuu ignored him and Hirajie watched calmly.
• Asada Shangzi warned Inuzuka Gou to return to his seat, and he reluctantly complied.

The children finished introducing themselves, and the teachers prepared to lead them on a tour of the school. Inuzuka Grace met Mirai’s dog, White Emperor, and eagerly petted him before the class set off.

• Kiko Ando, Mirai, and Aoki Yuichi introduced themselves to their classmates.
• Asahi announced a school tour, and Asada Masako told the children to stay together.
• Inuzuka Grace asked Mirai for permission to pet White Emperor, and he agreed as long as the dog was willing.
• White Emperor accepted Inuzuka Grace’s attention, and she gave him a massage before Asada Ryoko called her away.
• Asada Ryoko lined up the children, reminded them not to wander off, and began the tour.

Asada led Mirai and Class One on a tour of the Ninja Academy, where Mirai spotted the young Uchiha Itachi and learned about his talent. After Aoshima Hirota recounted his loss to Itachi and praised Mirai, Uchiha Tai challenged Mirai’s confidence.

• Asada guided Class One through the Ninja Academy’s teaching buildings and training grounds while keeping the children together.
• Aoshima Hirota pointed out Uchiha Itachi, explaining that the six-year-old was a powerful academy student and the Uchiha Clan head’s son.
• Mirai recognized Itachi and considered whether to approach him, then asked Aoshima how he had fought Itachi.
• Aoshima explained that he had challenged Itachi and lost in one move, and Mirai reassured him that Uchiha Changlong’s mockery showed Changlong lacked confidence.
• Aoshima said he hoped Mirai would fight Itachi, but Mirai admitted he might not yet be strong enough; Uchiha Tai overheard and mocked his confidence.

Uchiha Yuta provoked Mirai and boasted that Mirai could not compare to Uchiha Itachi, so Aoki Yuichi struck Yuta in the throat and silenced him. When Asada Shoko questioned Yuichi, Mirai apologized and called the attack an accident, leaving the confrontation unresolved.

• Uchiha Yuta insulted Mirai and claimed that Mirai could not compare to Uchiha Itachi.
• Mirai stopped Aoshima Hirota from retaliating and told him to control his temper.
• Aoki Yuichi struck Uchiha Yuta in the throat, leaving him coughing and unable to speak.
• The gathered students mocked Uchiha Yuta and praised Aoki Yuichi as Asada Shoko examined Yuta.
• Mirai apologized to Asada Shoko and said Yuichi had acted by accident.

Asada Ryoko settled the conflict between Mirai and Yutai, and Uchiha Itachi took his injured brother to the infirmary. On the way, Yutai explained why he had fought with his classmates, while Itachi revealed that he had heard Mirai might become his future opponent.

• Asada Ryoko told the students to be united and friendly, and Mirai urged Asahi-sensei to take Yutai to the infirmary.
• Uchiha Itachi offered to take Yutai to the infirmary so Asahi-sensei could remain with the class.
• Yutai felt uneasy walking with Itachi and said he no longer needed to go to the infirmary.
• Itachi asked how Yutai had gotten into a conflict, and Yutai blamed Aoshima Hirota for praising Mirai over Itachi and said Aoshima had struck his throat.
• Itachi said he had heard Mirai might become his opponent in the future.

Mirai settled into a routine of training at home while continuing to mentor his friends in the evenings, and Uchiha Itachi quietly kept an eye on him. Meanwhile, Inuzuka Kiba got a puppy named Little Black, who followed White Emperor around.

• Aoki Yuichi apologized to Mirai for acting impulsively, and Mirai told him to think carefully before acting again.
• Aoki brushed off Inuzuka Gou's attempt to befriend him, while Inuzuka Kiba chatted with Mirai and played with White Emperor.
• Uchiha Itachi occasionally watched Mirai train, but the two never formally spoke.
• After nearly a month, Mirai received permission to train at home and began attending the academy only for important lessons and examinations.
• Mirai continued training with Aoki Yuichi and Ando Noriko each evening, later welcoming Suzuka and Wada Yukio into their group.
• Inuzuka Kiba got a hairless black puppy and named him Little Black Maru, and the puppy followed White Emperor around.

Mirai watched the peace treaty end the standoff between Konoha and Kumogakure, then devoted himself to medical training and began working at the ninja hospital. After earning the doctors’ trust, he treated patients independently and gained a reputation for his abilities.

• Uchiha Itachi graduated from the Ninja Academy at age seven, becoming the youngest ninja to graduate since Kakashi.
• Tanaka took Mirai to the farewell ceremony, where Mirai watched Kumogakure take away Hizashi Hyuga’s corpse and resolved to grow stronger.
• Mirai completed his basic medical studies, unlocked the Doctor secondary profession, and began a two-year hospital internship with Sarutobi Hiruzen’s approval.
• After about six months, Mirai earned the doctors’ trust and began treating patients on his own.
• Patients who recovered under Mirai’s care spread his reputation, and even people with complicated illnesses sought his help.

Mirai applied for early graduation after finishing his studies at Konoha Hospital, and his teacher Asada approved the application and sent it to Sarutobi Hiruzen. He reassured Inoue that graduating would not stop him from taking her to school, and she happily made him promise.

• Mirai spent about five hours a day at Konoha Hospital and applied to Asada for early graduation in March.
• Asada approved Mirai's application and reported it to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• Inoue complained that Mirai would graduate before she could attend the academy with him and wished he would fail the exam.
• Mirai promised Inoue that he would still take her to school, and they sealed the promise with a pinky swear.
• Inoue played with the grown White Emperor, whose impressive size and abilities were described.

Mirai reflected on White Emperor’s newly acquired abilities and on how much his own strength and confidence had grown by age eight. As he prepared to graduate early, he considered his future teammates but remained unconcerned about who they would be.

• Mirai examined White Emperor’s skills, including its tracking sense of smell, wind-powered Superspeed, disorienting Roar, and powerful Bite.
• By age eight, Mirai had grown stronger and more composed, with attributes far beyond those of ordinary people.
• Mirai stopped relying on constantly viewing his attribute panel and focused on the ambitions he had developed through years of learning.
• Mirai considered whether Nara Luyi and Qiu Yidao would graduate early to join him, as Tanaka had once planned.
• Mirai reasoned that the current truce made missions less dangerous and trusted Sarutobi Hiruzen to assign a reliable mentor.