Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is set in the past, focusing on Uchiha Itachi's memories.
• Itachi recalls the origin of Izanami, a powerful genjutsu technique, from his days in the Uchiha clan.
• He remembers his father, Fugaku, teaching him and his brother, Sasuke, about Izanami's creation by the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.
• Itachi learns that Izanami was designed to control the Nine-Tails, sealed within the First Hokage, to prevent its rampage.
• Itachi also remembers the Uchiha clan's resentment towards the Senju clan, which led to the clan's eventual downfall.

Character Developments

• Itachi's memories reveal his deep understanding of the clan's history and techniques, indicating his maturity and wisdom beyond his years.
• Itachi's reminiscence about Izanami shows his strategic thinking and his ability to learn and adapt powerful techniques.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The chapter explores the theme of power and control, both in terms of the Uchiha clan's desire for power and the use of Izanami to control the Nine-Tails.
• Resentment and Betrayal: The Uchiha clan's resentment towards the Senju clan is a central theme, ultimately leading to their destruction.
• Memory and Reflection: Itachi's memories reflect on the past, highlighting the importance of understanding history to shape the future.

Character Interactions

• Itachi and Fugaku: The interaction between Itachi and his father, Fugaku, shows Fugaku's pride in Itachi's learning and Itachi's eagerness to please his father.
• Itachi and Sasuke: Although not present in this chapter, Itachi's memories of Sasuke hint at their complex brotherly bond and the impact of their shared history on their relationship.

Uchiha Rikusei suggested institutions for the newly founded Konoha Hidden Village while painting the Uchiha Clan Grounds, and Uchiha Madara refined his ideas with Senju Hashirama. The village’s leaders began discussing shared schools and public services, while Rikusei returned to his rivalry with the other Uchiha children.

• Uchiha Rikusei painted Flame Gunbai handles as punishment and suggested a shared academy, medical care, village security, and spy detection to Uchiha Madara.
• Uchiha Madara discussed Rikusei’s proposals with Senju Hashirama, who praised the idea of a Clan Academy for all clans and called Madara the best choice for Hokage.
• Uchiha Madara expanded Rikusei’s proposals into plans for a hospital and separate internal and external security duties.
• Senju Hashirama offered to teach Rikusei alongside Madara, but Madara objected to Hashirama taking his disciple.
• Uchiha Rai, Uchiha Baru, and Uchiha Naka challenged Rikusei again, then backed down when he showed them his Sharingan and told them to train for the next Clan Tournament.

Rikusei learned that Grandmother had become the Uchiha Clan’s lead square dancer and continued his training. After sparring with Uchiha Naori, he discovered that Grandmother had entered them in a square dance contest against the Senju Clan.

• Rikusei found Grandmother’s note saying she had gone square dancing and left him celery to eat.
• Grandmother explained that the elderly Uchiha and Senju were preparing for a square dance battle, and she was leading the Uchiha team.
• Rikusei trained his chakra, then met Uchiha Naori for swordsmanship practice and lost their spar.
• Naori told Rikusei that contestants had been chosen for every age group and that she and Rikusei were already on the list.
• Naori revealed that both clan leaders would participate, leaving Rikusei dreading the contest.

Rikusei attended a Full Clan Assembly where Madara declared war on the Senju and announced a clan dance competition, while Rikusei struggled with the Uchiha’s enthusiasm. Hashirama and Tobirama discussed the competition’s flawed rules and expected the final to be between the Uchiha and Senju.

• Rikusei walked with Naori and recognized her as the future founder of Izanami before Kagami told them the Clan Academy was canceled for a Full Clan Assembly.
• Madara declared war on the Senju Clan, and the Uchiha crowd cheered while Madara mistook Rikusei’s composure for confidence.
• The crowd chanted for Chiri, who handed Madara a list of names selected for the competition.
• A ninja reported that the Sarutobi and Shimura clans had joined the competition, and Kaku dismissed the assembly while asking the selected clan members to stay.
• Hashirama welcomed the dance competition, while Tobirama worried about loopholes in the rules and predicted the final would be between the Uchiha and Senju.

The Sarutobi, Shimura, Senju, and Uchiha clans gathered in Konoha for a dance competition that quickly escalated into a display of ninjutsu. As Hashirama and Madara danced with a Wood Golem and Susanoo, Tobirama watched the chaos unfold.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen arrived with his clan and exchanged a silent stare with a boy from the Shimura Clan while waiting for the Uchiha.
• The four clans drew lots, pairing Shimura against Sarutobi and Uchiha against Senju in the first round.
• The Shimura Clan earned eight points, then the Sarutobi Clan used a Fire Release technique during its dance and scored nine points.
• Madara proposed that the Uchiha and Senju perform together, and Hashirama eagerly agreed.
• The Uchiha used an Illusion Technique and a Fire Lotus while the Senju countered with an Earth Platform and Wood Style.
• Hashirama summoned a Wood Golem and Madara controlled Susanoo, and the two danced as Tobirama watched helplessly.

Rikusei defeated Uchiha Madara in a training match by using a clone and forcing Madara out of the circle, then learned that Kaku wanted him to attend the new Ninja Academy. Kaku gave him the Uchiha enrollment notice, while admitting that Rai and the others would stay behind because they might embarrass the clan.

• Rikusei used a clone and a distraction to pin Madara down, and Madara conceded the match after Rikusei forced his feet outside the circle.
• Madara advised Rikusei to train chakra extraction and control, then sent him to the Clan Academy to speak with Kaku.
• Kaku tried to persuade Rikusei not to attend the Ninja Academy, but Rikusei argued that the Uchiha should lead the way and suggested Kaku teach there.
• Kaku gave Rikusei the Uchiha Clan's enrollment notice and said Rai and the others would attend the following year.
• Kaku admitted that Rai and the others were being kept back because they would embarrass the Uchiha.

Rikusei and Naori went to their first day at the newly built Ninja Academy, where Tobirama Senju welcomed the students as their homeroom teacher. The students introduced themselves and shared their dreams, while Tobirama quietly judged their answers.

• A Hyuga man inspected the Academy's student list and learned that prominent clan children, including Uchiha students, had enrolled.
• Rikusei met Naori at her home, then walked with her through the clan district and bought dango on the way to school.
• Rikusei pulled Kagami away from the crowd around the mission board, and the three entered the Academy amid curious whispers about the enrolled clans.
• Kaku revealed that he was Kagami's Taijutsu teacher and led the students to their classroom, where Tobirama Senju introduced himself as their homeroom teacher.
• Hiruzen, Kagami, Danzō, Rikusei, and Naori introduced themselves and stated their dreams, and Tobirama noted Naori's fondness for dango.

Rikusei and his friends suspected that Senju children were hiding among the Ninja Academy students, and Tobirama confirmed that the Senju Clan had disbanded for the village. Rikusei then suggested expanding the curriculum to cover other villages’ terrain and abilities, leaving Tobirama to consider the idea.

• Tobirama taught the students kunai and shuriken techniques, then had them practice throwing at targets.
• Rikusei noticed that students without famous surnames seemed to be former Senju children, and Naori and Kagami shared his suspicion.
• Rikusei persuaded Naori and Kagami to return to the school and ask Tobirama about the Senju Clan.
• Tobirama confirmed that the Senju Clan had disbanded and said the decision would be announced at a meeting of the clans.
• Rikusei suggested teaching students about other villages’ terrain, secret techniques, and bloodline clans, and Tobirama admitted he had not considered the latter topics.

Rikusei enjoyed Konoha’s peaceful streets with Naori and Kagami as the Daimyo arrived, while considering how to stop the Uchiha from spreading Izanagi and how he might become clan head. At the chapter’s end, Tobirama prepared Hashirama for the Daimyo meeting and insisted that the Hokage selection would be decided by popular vote.

• Rikusei explained to Kagami that the Daimyo’s arrival meant Konoha would soon decide who became Hokage, and said the Senju had an advantage in popularity.
• Rikusei led Naori and Kagami to a dango shop, where they shared sweets before Kagami headed home.
• Rikusei resolved to stop Izanagi from spreading and considered whom he could support as a future Uchiha clan head.
• Grandmother welcomed Rikusei and Naori, advised Naori about the hardships of becoming a ninja, and warned Rikusei not to bully her.
• Tobirama helped Hashirama prepare to meet the Daimyo and said the Hokage would be chosen by popular vote.

After waiting in vain for Uchiha Madara, Hashirama and Tobirama concluded their meeting with the Daimyo, while Madara took Rikusei to Naka Shrine and revealed his plans for the Uchiha Clan. The chapter ended with Madara preparing a special birthday firework for Rikusei.

• The Daimyo waited for Uchiha Madara, but Hashirama sent him home and Tobirama accepted the supply list.
• Rikusei joined Madara at the Training Ground, and Madara took him to the secret chamber beneath Naka Shrine.
• Madara had Rikusei read the Stone Tablet with his Sharingan and used Transcription Seal to place a condition on his eyes.
• Madara told Rikusei he had found a way to fulfill his old dream and entrusted the Uchiha Clan to him.
• Madara learned it was Rikusei's birthday and promised to make a huge Uchiha firework, involving Hashirama in the plan.

Madara took Rikusei to a cliff and used his complete Susanoo to launch a spectacular display of Fire Release over Konoha. After the fireworks, Madara wished Rikusei a happy birthday as they returned through the forest.

• Madara formed his complete Susanoo on the cliff and brought Rikusei inside it.
• Tobirama sensed Madara's chakra and rushed to Hashirama, fearing the village was under attack, until Mito sensed Rikusei beside Madara.
• Madara flew Susanoo into the sky with Rikusei and fired a series of Uchiha Fire Release techniques like fireworks.
• The people of Konoha, including Hashirama, Tobirama, Mito, and the Daimyo, watched the fiery display.
• Madara brought Susanoo back to the forest, then wished Rikusei a happy birthday.

Rikusei and Naori discussed the Uchiha fireworks and exchanged a birthday gift before attending the Ninja Academy, where Uchiha Kaku taught Taijutsu. At a meeting of the clan leaders, Tobirama presented Konoha’s name, emblem, and proposed village departments, while Hashirama’s attempt to speak was cut off by Tobirama.

• Naori deduced that Rikusei had watched the fireworks and gave him a finely crafted black Kunai as a birthday present.
• Rikusei and Naori listened as Uchiha Kaku taught the Ninja Academy class about Taijutsu.
• Tobirama announced that the village would be named Konoha and its leader would be called Hokage, and the clan leaders approved the emblem he had designed.
• Tobirama introduced the Special Assassination and Tactical Squad and the Internal Affairs Department, then distributed documents describing nine proposed departments.
• Hashirama began to address Tobirama while he explained the departments, but Tobirama’s stern look silenced him and made Madara smile.

Rikusei discussed Konoha’s new departments with Madara and urged him not to let the Uchiha shoulder the Police Department alone. Madara embraced the idea of capturing the Tailed Beasts, then left the dango shop to find Hashirama.

• Rikusei brought Madara to the dango shop, where Madara told him Konoha’s new departments had been established after an anonymous vote for Hokage.
• Madara said the Uchiha would be assigned to the Police Department, but Rikusei objected and proposed dividing the department among four factions and having the Uchiha join Interrogation as well.
• Rikusei asked whether peace could last and suggested capturing the Tailed Beasts before rival villages targeted them.
• Madara grew excited at the prospect of fighting the Tailed Beasts alongside Hashirama and advancing his visual prowess.
• Madara used his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan to protect the dango shop owner’s memory, chatted with Kagami about school, and left to share dango with Hashirama.

At the Ninja Academy, Naori and several other students sparred with Uchiha Kaku while Rikusei watched and encouraged her. The training ended with Danzō eager to prove himself, and Kaku praised his competitive spirit.

• Naori pushed past her limits in a fierce spar with Kaku but could not break through his defense.
• After the match, Naori sat beside Rikusei, who gave her a towel and water.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen sparred with Kaku, who was impressed by his skill and potential.
• Danzō rushed into his spar with Kaku, frustrated when his attacks kept missing.
• Kaku stopped Danzō, cautioned him about his competitiveness, and said he liked the look in his eyes.

At a Uchiha clan meeting, Madara announced village department assignments and revealed plans to capture the Tailed Beasts. The clan members eagerly chose between village service and joining Madara’s hunting squad, while Rikusei’s attempt to ask where he belonged was drowned out.

• Madara had Kaku announce that Setsuna, Huoli, and Tobihi would lead the Police, Interrogation, and Logistics Departments, with other positions filled by volunteers.
• Rikusei raised his hand to reserve a place in the Logistics Department, but Madara said the young boy would decide after graduating.
• Kaku explained that village workers would receive salaries and stop taking missions, prompting the clan members to scramble for positions until Setsuna ordered them to sit down.
• Madara warned that village workers would serve alongside other clans and said those who could not cooperate should not apply.
• Madara announced that the Uchiha would capture all the Tailed Beasts and invited those who did not take village positions to join the Tailed Beast Hunting Squad he would lead.
• The Uchiha cheered at the prospect of fighting beside Madara, while Rikusei stood to ask what he would do and was drowned out.

Chiri worried about her grandson at the Ninja Academy, then rallied the Uchiha elders to plan a card tournament called Fight Daimyo. At the Konoha Izakaya, the Ino-Shika-Cho leaders discussed their village duties and learned that the Uchiha Clan had proposed capturing the Tailed Beasts.

• Chiri fretted over her grandson and memories of the Uchiha-Senju rivalry before challenging the elders to a game of Fight Senju.
• Chiri proposed a card tournament for the other clans, and the elders helped rename it Fight Daimyo.
• At the Konoha Izakaya, Nara Shikahira, Akimichi Choku, and Yamanaka Inoritsu discussed their work for the village and the burdens of its new administration.
• Inoritsu reflected on the peace Hashirama and Madara had brought, while Shikahira corrected Choku about who had proposed capturing the Tailed Beasts.
• Inoritsu recognized Uchiha Madara as the one behind that proposal.

Uzumaki Ashina told Uzumaki Kaimi that Konoha wanted the Uzumaki Clan to help seal all the Tailed Beasts and proposed using Uzumaki sealing arts with the Artisan Clan’s forging skills to make a legendary tool. Meanwhile, Rikusei and Naori rested after training and shared a meal as the Uchiha Clan Tournament approached.

• Uzumaki Kaimi returned from fishing, and Uzumaki Ashina showed him Konoha’s request concerning the Tailed Beasts.
• Uzumaki Kaimi learned that Konoha wanted the Uzumaki and Artisan Clans to create a legendary sealing tool, and Uzumaki Ashina said they would travel to Konoha to sign a friendship treaty in a few days.
• Rikusei noticed Naori’s injured, bandaged hand and watched her apply ointment while she remained focused on the upcoming Clan Tournament.
• Rikusei invited Naori to get barbecue, killed a rabbit with a Kunai, and cooked it with her by a campfire.

Rikusei visited Madara in the Hokage Building and proposed using the Uchiha Clan Tournament to move Uchiha children into Konoha’s Ninja Academy. After Rikusei left, Hashirama and Madara discussed the Uzumaki Clan’s arrival.

• Rikusei went to the Hokage Building to find Madara after Kaku complained that Madara had been away from the clan grounds.
• Madara ushered Rikusei out of Hashirama’s office, then discussed the Clan Tournament and Naori with him on the balcony.
• Rikusei explained his plan to invite other clans to the tournament and announce that Uchiha children would attend the Ninja Academy; Madara realized Kaku had helped devise it.
• Rikusei asked why Konoha had no Hokage inauguration ceremony, and Hashirama joined them as Rikusei suggested a low-cost rooftop greeting.
• After Rikusei left, Madara asked Hashirama about the Uzumaki Clan, and Hashirama said its advance party had arrived and its delegation was still expected.

Harumasa presented the Uchiha Clan’s tournament invitation at a Hyuga meeting and learned that Hyuga Ryudo had quietly known about his efforts to bring change. Meanwhile, Rikusei sent Rai, Baru, and Naka to deliver the Uchiha weapons to Great Elder Kaku, then ran toward a purple figure beneath the trees.

• Harumasa presented the Uchiha Clan’s tournament invitation to Hyuga Ryudo, who assigned him to represent the Hyuga Clan at the event.
• After the meeting, Hyuga Ryudo punched Harumasa and explained that he had known about his efforts, then allowed Branch Family children to attend the Ninja Academy and let Harumasa decide about his unborn child.
• Rikusei gave Rai, Baru, and Naka the Gunbai and scythe to deliver to Great Elder Kaku, telling them to say the clan head would not attend and warning them not to use the weapons.
• After Rai, Baru, and Naka set off with the weapons, Rikusei spotted a purple silhouette beneath the trees and ran toward it.

Shimura Danzō visited the Uchiha Clan Grounds for the Clan Tournament and watched the Uchiha fighters compete. Naori defeated Kagami in a single move, leaving the tournament’s remaining matches unresolved.

• Danzō arrived at the Uchiha Clan Grounds with Hiruzen and Biwako and learned that Kagami had hurried Rikusei toward the Training Ground.
• Kaku welcomed the assembled clan members and guests, then announced the tournament competitors.
• Baru defended his position for ten rounds before Naka defeated him, and Kagami then beat Naka and Rai.
• Naori entered the arena and defeated Kagami in one move, holding her short sword beneath his chin before sheathing it.