Recaps

Taichi Matsushita passed the Ninja Academy entrance assessment and reflected on his training, status, and plans to grow stronger. After seeing Might Guy fail, Taichi encouraged him to keep working, and the two began running laps together outside the school.

• Taichi Matsushita found his name on the Ninja Academy pass list and looked over his training panel while planning to retrieve his parents’ inheritance and become stronger.
• Taichi saw Might Duy and Might Guy learn that Guy had failed the assessment, then spotted his future classmates and Kakashi nearby.
• Taichi waited for Guy to return, joined his laps around the school, and encouraged him to keep working toward entering the Ninja Academy.
• Guy set a goal of running 500 laps or doing 500 frog leaps, then ran beside Taichi as they began training together regularly.
• Sakumo noticed Taichi and Guy running with Kakashi and told his son that the boys could become strong.

Taiichi Matsushita and Might Guy began their Ninja Academy lives, while Taiichi strengthened his bonds with the orphanage family and resolved to grow powerful enough to protect them. After Nonō gave him her medical ninjutsu notes, Taiichi planned to reach Jonin or Kage-level strength within ten years and eventually eliminate Danzo.

• The Third Hokage saw Taiichi and Guy training, and Guy's name appeared on the academy enrollment list the next day.
• At the academy opening ceremony, Taiichi watched Obito, Rin, and Kakashi reunite, then raced home with Guy.
• Taiichi welcomed Nonō, the orphans, Might Duy, and Guy to dinner at his new home, where everyone praised his cooking.
• Nonō gave Taiichi her medical ninjutsu notes and reminded him that the orphanage would always be his home.
• After Nonō and the children left, Taiichi vowed to become strong enough to protect them and considered killing Danzo during the Third Shinobi World War.

Taiichi examined the scrolls left by his parents and the medical ninjutsu scroll Nonō had given him, then trained late into the night. As he fell asleep, he was ready to begin the Ninja Academy and learn chakra refinement so he could become a Genin.

• Taiichi studied his parents’ scrolls, learning they contained notes on the Three Body Technique, Fire Style, and Wind Release, and resolved to live well for their sake.
• Taiichi read Nonō’s comprehensive medical ninjutsu scroll and vowed to protect her and the Orphanage from Danzo.
• Taiichi trained in Basic Taijutsu and Basic Meditation, gaining skill experience as his Civilian profession remained capped at level five.
• Taiichi checked his panel, saw that he needed to learn the Chakra Refinement Technique to become a Genin, and went to sleep before his first day of classes.

Taiichi Matsushita attended his first Ninja Academy class, learned to refine chakra, and became a Genin through his system. After discovering that studying also earned class experience, he focused even more intently on his lessons.

• Taiichi introduced himself to his classmates and memorized the names of future prominent ninjas, including Kakashi, Obito, Rin, and Guy.
• Yamada Mitsuki taught the class about chakra and guided the students through the Chakra Refinement Technique.
• Taiichi refined chakra quickly, and Rin Nohara and Might Guy also succeeded before class ended.
• Taiichi's system recorded his chakra training, changed his class to Genin, and granted him attributes, skill points, and the Academic Overachiever talent.
• Taiichi studied the day's theoretical lessons and earned Genin class experience for learning ninja knowledge.

Hiruzen Sarutobi learned of Taichi Matsushita’s talent and ideals while Taichi searched for a way to fund his training and the Orphanage. Taichi extracted allicin from garlic as a possible medicine to sell, then trained until he advanced to Genin Lv2.

• Yamada Mitsuki reported Taichi Matsushita’s chakra refinement and dream of becoming a guardian to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who ordered him to keep watching Taichi and other promising students.
• Taichi considered ways to earn money to support his training and protect Yakushi Nonō and the Orphanage from Danzo’s financial coercion.
• Taichi remembered Konoha’s poor medical supplies and decided garlic-derived allicin could be made into an antibacterial medicine to sell.
• Taichi extracted a small amount of Garlic Oil from garlic using high-proof liquor and stored it for later testing.
• Taichi trained in taijutsu, meditation, and chakra refinement, then reached Genin Lv2 and gained an attribute point and a skill point.

Taiichi tested Allicin on injured chickens and fish before attending Ninja Academy, where he practiced Chakra refinement and learned Ninja Tool Throwing. After his skill improved, he helped Shizune correct her throwing form and discovered that teaching classmates also improved his skill.

• Taiichi bought injured chickens and fish and tested different Allicin treatments on them.
• Taiichi practiced Chakra Refinement Technique at the academy and noticed that Chakra circulated more naturally through his body.
• Teacher Yamada demonstrated Ninja Tool Throwing, and Taiichi learned the skill and improved his accuracy through practice.
• Shizune asked Taiichi for help, and he corrected her throwing form until her results improved.
• Taiichi gained experience from teaching Shizune, while Teacher Yamada watched and felt gratified by her progress.

Taiichi confirmed that his Allicin treatment healed wounds quickly and brought the medicine to Nonō as a possible way to support the Orphanage. After Tsunade agreed to test it, Taiichi and Nonō returned to wait for her answer.

• Taiichi saw that the chickens and fish treated with Allicin had improved, then made Garlic Oil and masked its smell with other pungent liquids.
• Taiichi visited the Orphanage, entertained the younger children with a story about Sun Wukong, and told Nonō the medicine might solve their money problems.
• Taiichi and Nonō decided they needed a trusted, influential partner and went to wait outside Konoha's largest gambling house for Tsunade.
• Tsunade confronted Taiichi and Nonō after they followed her into an alley, then refused to get involved with their request.
• Taiichi urged Tsunade to consider the patients who might be saved, and she agreed to test the medicine before coming back to find them.

Taiichi sparred with Kakashi and Guy, gaining combat experience and improving his taijutsu before returning home to consider learning ninjutsu. The chapter ended with Tsunade passed out drunk at an izakaya while Jiraiya and Orochimaru dealt with her.

• Taiichi arrived at the training ground and watched Kakashi and Guy spar before accepting Kakashi’s challenge.
• Kakashi defeated Taiichi, but praised his performance despite his lack of sparring experience.
• Taiichi fought Guy, adapted to his powerful attacks, and lost after his stamina ran low; his panel recorded gains in taijutsu and Genin experience.
• Taiichi rested and trained with Kakashi and Guy, then went home and decided to put ninjutsu training on his agenda while awaiting Tsunade’s reply about making money.
• Tsunade fell asleep drunk at an izakaya, leaving Jiraiya and Orochimaru to handle the situation.

Taiichi improved his ninja tool throwing at the Academy and waited anxiously for news from Lady Tsunade. After returning home, he learned the Clone, Transformation, and Substitution Techniques and continued training.

• Taiichi shared lunch with Guy, Kakashi, and Shizune, then studied and practiced Hand Seals during the break.
• Taiichi’s Ninja Tool Throwing reached Lv3, allowing him to hit targets with two Kunai at once and impressing his classmates.
• At the Orphanage, Taiichi asked Sister Nonō whether Lady Tsunade had replied, then accepted that they could only wait.
• At home, Taiichi learned the Clone Technique, Transformation Technique, and Substitution Technique, and decided to practice them further.

Taiichi Matsushita’s relentless training improved his skills, while Tsunade tested the allicin he had made and confirmed its extraordinary effect against common pathogens. Tsunade and Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed on terms for the village to cooperate with Taiichi and the orphanage, and she went with Yakushi Nonō to tell him.

• Taiichi followed a daily training routine with Might Guy, Kakashi, and other friends, and his combat skills and abilities improved significantly.
• Tsunade tested the allicin Taiichi had left for her and found that it killed most common pathogens with exceptional effectiveness.
• Tsunade brought the drug to Hiruzen Sarutobi and explained its potential, Taiichi’s role, and the orphanage’s financial difficulties.
• Hiruzen proposed giving the orphanage and Taiichi twenty million ryo and a share of the venture, noting they should not receive too many shares.
• Tsunade told Yakushi Nonō about the agreement, then the two headed to Taiichi’s house.

Taiichi and Might Guy sparred, and Taiichi won by using the Clone Technique for the first time. Tsunade finalized the village’s deal with Taiichi and Nonō for his medicine, then became close to Taiichi after sharing dinner; Taiichi ended the night planning to use the money to support his training.

• Taiichi used shuriken, taijutsu, and the Clone Technique to defeat Might Guy in their sparring match.
• Tsunade told Taiichi and Nonō the village’s cooperation terms, and they accepted and signed the agreements.
• Taiichi gave Tsunade the medicine’s preparation instructions, including that garlic was its main ingredient.
• Taiichi invited Tsunade to dinner, and she enjoyed his cooking and asked him to call her Sister Tsunade.
• Taiichi and Nonō celebrated the funding for the Orphanage, and Taiichi resolved to spend money on training and cultivation medicines.

Taiichi Matsushita competed in the Ninja Academy’s practical sparring and defeated Hyuga Yuchu after blocking his Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms. Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo took notice of Taiichi’s abilities, and Danzo ordered Root to watch him closely.

• Teacher Yamada announced the practical sparring matches, and Asuma defeated Takeshita Haneda with a fast, powerful combination.
• Kakashi and Obito fought evenly at first, but Obito lost focus amid the cheers for Kakashi, who knocked him down and won.
• Taiichi fought Hyuga Yuchu, used his heightened focus to block the Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms, and countered with a punch to win.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly watched Taiichi’s match and was impressed by his performance against Hyuga Yuchu.
• Danzo reviewed Root’s report on Taiichi and ordered his ninja to keep a close eye on him.

Taiichi practiced his first official Ninjutsu, Fire Style: Flame Bullet, and continued training at the riverbank. He ended the day stronger and planned to learn the other techniques his parents had left him.

• Taiichi learned that he placed fourth in the class match, behind Kakashi, Asuma, and Might Guy.
• Teacher Yamada scolded Obito for arriving late again after he stopped to help an elderly woman, then assigned the class to practice the Three Body Technique.
• Taiichi practiced Fire Style: Flame Bullet at the riverbank, progressing from a tiny spark to a proper flame before his Chakra ran low.
• Taiichi trained Basic Taijutsu and gained physical attributes, a Genin level, and additional points on his panel.
• Taiichi meditated, discovered that Basic Meditation also improved his Chakra Refinement Technique, and finished his training for the day.

Over the past three months, Taiichi improved his ninjutsu and learned Healing Technique under Nonō and Tsunade, while Tsunade began visiting his home regularly. After assessing his abilities against what he had learned about ninja ranks, Taiichi concluded he was already Genin-level but still lacked theory and combat experience; he ended frustrated when Nonō and Tsunade refused to teach him Shadow Clone Technique.

• Taiichi learned Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire, Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, and Healing Technique, unlocking Wind and Yang nature transformations.
• Tsunade began visiting Taiichi every few days for meals, sometimes bringing Shizune, and acted as his powerful patron.
• Taiichi compared his attributes, chakra, and skills with ninja standards and judged his abilities sufficient for a Genin.
• Taiichi asked Nonō and Tsunade to teach him Shadow Clone Technique, but both refused because he was too young and the technique was dangerous.
• Taiichi accepted that he would have to build his knowledge and experience through his own study and training.

Taiichi and Might Guy drew in a fierce spar, while Kakashi defeated Obito using Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and a clone. After training, Taiichi asked Kakashi to teach him the basics of swordsmanship, and Kakashi agreed to ask his father.

• Taiichi and Might Guy fought to a draw after exhausting themselves in a prolonged Taijutsu spar.
• Kakashi and Obito began their match, and Kakashi countered Obito's Great Fireball Technique with Earth Style: Earth Wall.
• Kakashi tricked Obito with a clone, defeated him, and accepted his hand after Obito conceded.
• Asuma, Rin Nohara, Shizune, and the other students sparred, showing how much their skills had improved.
• Taiichi asked Kakashi to teach him basic swordsmanship, and Kakashi said he would ask his father.

Kakashi told Sakumo that Taiichi had recognized his swordsmanship and asked to learn, and Sakumo gave him the Hatake Style Basic Swordsmanship scroll. Taiichi secured Tsunade’s help getting hospital experience during the school break, then finished his training for the day.

• Kakashi explained Taiichi’s request to learn swordsmanship, and Sakumo gave him the Hatake Style Basic Swordsmanship scroll.
• A Root ninja reported Taiichi’s rapid progress and use of Fire Style and Wind Style to Danzo, who ordered continued surveillance and considered approaching him personally.
• Taiichi looked forward to learning swordsmanship and buying a suitable sword, then welcomed Tsunade and shared dinner with her.
• Taiichi asked Tsunade for hospital experience during the school break, and she agreed to recommend him to the hospital director after testing his medical knowledge and Healing Technique.
• After Tsunade left, Taiichi trained ninjutsu, taijutsu, and meditation until he completed his daily routine.

Taiichi received the Hatake basic swordsmanship scroll from Kakashi, began learning Hatake Style Kenjutsu, and arranged to train at Konoha Hospital through Tsunade’s signed internship certificate. After school, Kakashi taught Taiichi swordsmanship, and Taiichi quickly improved enough to surprise him.

• Kakashi gave Taiichi a comprehensive swordsmanship scroll from Sakumo and agreed to help him choose a sword.
• Taiichi studied the scroll and learned Hatake Style Kenjutsu at Lv0.
• Tsunade obtained a paid hospital internship certificate for Taiichi, and Hiruzen told him to report to Biwako at the hospital.
• Kakashi taught Taiichi the basics of gripping and swinging a sword while Guy trained nearby.
• Taiichi’s Hatake Style Kenjutsu reached Lv1, and he performed a flourish that surprised Kakashi.

Taiichi bought a short sword after Kakashi taught him how to choose one, then invited Kakashi and Guy to dinner. Their meal strengthened their friendship and their resolve to keep training together, and Taiichi practiced until dawn.

• Kakashi tested swords with Taiichi and helped him choose a short sword that suited his swing, which Taiichi bought for thirty thousand ryo.
• Taiichi invited Kakashi and Guy to dinner, and the three went to their homes before meeting at Taiichi's house.
• Guy and Kakashi enjoyed Taiichi's cooking, and Kakashi briefly lowered his mask while eating.
• Taiichi thanked Kakashi for the swordsmanship lesson, while Guy thanked Kakashi for teaching him chakra control.
• Kakashi asked Taiichi to continue studying swordsmanship the next day, and Guy challenged him to race around Death Forest.
• Taiichi checked his training panel, practiced until dawn, and then went to bed.

Taiichi trained in Hatake Style Kenjutsu and ninjutsu before bringing his new sword to the Academy, where his classmates learned about his training and arranged sparring matches. After school, he narrowly defeated Might Guy without his sword, while Kakashi beat Obito.

• Taiichi practiced a thousand sword swings by the river, improving his Hatake Style Kenjutsu, then trained with his Fire Release and other ninjutsu until his chakra was nearly exhausted.
• At the Academy, Shizune, Guy, Kakashi, Obito, Rin, Asuma, and Yūhi Kurenai reacted to Taiichi carrying a sword, and Guy challenged him to spar after school.
• After lessons, Obito fought Kakashi, who dodged his Great Fireball and defeated him in close combat.
• Taiichi sparred with Might Guy, abandoned his sword after struggling to use it, and narrowly won with an uppercut.
• Taiichi admitted he needed much more practice to fight effectively with a sword, and his companions laughed kindly.

Taiichi received his exam results, visited the Orphanage with Nonō and Tsunade, and began his paid hospital internship and summer training. After seeing Taiichi’s abilities, Danzo decided to claim him for Root and ordered preparations for a Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal.

• Taiichi tied Kakashi for first place, while Obito scored poorly on the theory exam.
• Nonō and Tsunade took Taiichi to the Orphanage, where the children welcomed them and shared a meal he cooked.
• Tsunade gave Taiichi an internship certificate and told him to report to Director Biwako at Konoha Hospital the next morning.
• Taiichi trained with Hatake Style Kenjutsu, raised his Genin class level to Lv7, and gained an Attribute Point and a Skill Point.
• Danzo reviewed Taiichi’s abilities and ordered Root to prepare a Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal before dawn so he could claim Taiichi as a tool.

Taiichi began his hospital internship under Director Fujita and learned to assist with emergencies while improving his medical skills. Afterward, Hiruzen rejected Danzo’s demand to take Taiichi into Root, leaving him in the hospital’s care for now.

• Taiichi presented Tsunade’s internship certificate to Dean Biwako, who accepted him and assigned him to the Trauma Department under Fujita Sana.
• Taiichi assisted Haruno with a wounded Genin, treated a child’s burn despite Fujita’s warning to conserve chakra, and helped control a badly injured ninja’s bleeding.
• Taiichi practiced suturing and organized supplies during his first morning, gaining experience that raised his Healing Technique to LV7 and Mystical Palm Technique to Lv2.
• Hiruzen reviewed Biwako’s report and told Danzo that Taiichi needed bonds and support rather than Root’s combat training.
• Danzo left after Hiruzen refused to hand Taiichi over, knocking over Tsunade’s bonsai as he departed.

Taichi Matsushita fought a Stone Village spy disguised as a Mist ninja and helped prevent his escape, though an Anbu captain delivered the finishing blow. After recovering and reflecting on his mistakes, Taichi raised his Taijutsu and Meditation skills to level 9, while Hiruzen Sarutobi heard of his actions and considered him a lucky star.

• Danzo decided to approach Taichi Matsushita himself after Sarutobi refused to give him the boy.
• Taichi encountered three Anbu fighting a spy disguised as a Mist ninja and joined the battle after the spy attacked him.
• Taichi used ninjutsu, swordsmanship, Taijutsu, and Medical Ninjutsu against the spy, but the Anbu captain ultimately captured him.
• Taichi reviewed his combat mistakes, trained to recover, and raised Basic Taijutsu and Basic Meditation to Lv9.
• The Anbu captain reported Taichi's role in stopping the spy to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who wondered whether Taichi brought him good luck.

Taiichi’s hospital work and training continued to improve, and he treated Rin after a wildcat-type ninja beast injured her leg. After thanking him, Rin, Obito, and Kakashi invited Taiichi to train with them next week, while he kept practicing his swordsmanship.

• Taiichi’s routine of hospital work and training helped him grow stronger, especially in Medical Ninjutsu.
• A nurse asked Taiichi to treat Rin, who had been scratched by a wildcat-type ninja beast while she was with Obito and Kakashi.
• Taiichi cleaned Rin’s wound, determined it was inflamed rather than poisoned, and used the Mystical Palm Technique to heal it.
• Obito and Kakashi learned about Taiichi’s hospital internship and thanked him; Kakashi gave him fried shrimp, and Obito gave him a rare First Hokage card.
• Rin, Obito, and Kakashi shared lunch with Taiichi, then invited him to join their special training in the back mountain next week.
• After they left, Taiichi picked up Obito’s goggles and continued practicing his sword draw at the hospital.

A mass-casualty disaster pushed Taiichi to the limits of his medical skills and reminded Tsunade of her brother Nawaki. Afterward, Tsunade began training Taiichi systematically, and he rapidly learned Chakra Scalpel.

• A sudden influx of injured workers overwhelmed Konoha Hospital, and Taiichi treated casualties until chakra exhaustion left him unable to heal a critically injured girl.
• Tsunade arrived, took over the girl's treatment, and ordered Taiichi to tend to other patients despite her struggle with hemophobia.
• Taiichi continued treating casualties with basic physical methods until Tsunade ordered him to rest, then covered him with her robe as he slept.
• The next morning, Tsunade gave Taiichi an Advanced Medical Ninjutsu Compendium and began teaching him after his internship each day.
• Over the next half month, Taiichi strengthened his medical foundations and Yang Release Nature Transformation and learned the A-rank Chakra Scalpel.

Tsunade handed Taiichi’s training over to Jiraiya after deciding she could not teach him what he needed next. Jiraiya tested Taiichi’s abilities and began guiding him, while Tsunade returned to gambling.

• At an izakaya, Jiraiya confronted Tsunade and Orochimaru about teaching Taiichi, and Tsunade asked Jiraiya to take over his training.
• At the training field, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru tested Taiichi’s reactions, ninjutsu, medical skills, and chakra control.
• Taiichi revealed that he had learned the third form of the Chakra Scalpel and could cut chakra threads, drawing Orochimaru’s interest.
• Tsunade left Taiichi in Jiraiya’s care, and Jiraiya took him to Ichiraku Ramen and explained the new arrangement.
• At the casino, Tsunade continued gambling and wondered whether Taiichi was talking about her after she sneezed.