Chestnut Snow

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chestnut Snow (栗子雪)
Alias(es)	Zixue
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Uchiha Matsuzaki's team
Occupation/Role	Ninja; combatant and teammate
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Background / History

Chestnut Snow first meets Uchiha Matsuzaki after he rescues her from two drunk men with genjutsu. Still recovering from the scare and hindered by a cold, she introduces herself before leaving with her sister Lan, hoping that they will meet again. 6

She later transfers into Matsuzaki's class and chooses the seat beside him. Her arrival draws immediate attention from the class, while Matsuzaki offers to find a way to cure her recurring illness. 15 16

As part of Matsuzaki's group, Snow undergoes sustained training and field missions. She proves particularly valuable during an early monster encounter by identifying the monster's crown as its critical weakness, enabling Matsuzaki to defeat it. 29 31 Over the following month, her strength and coordination improve significantly through Matsuzaki's training. 55

Snow's friendship with Matsuzaki gradually becomes romantic. She confesses that she likes him during a quiet conversation under the stars, and the two later openly express their desire to remain together through future missions. 132 225

Her chronic cold worsens during autumn and winter, often keeping her indoors. Matsuzaki eventually gives her a ten-pill medicine regimen; after the first dose, Snow experiences immediate warmth, renewed energy, and a major improvement in her condition. After six pills, her illness is under control and both her physical condition and mood have improved. 251 318 319

Appearance

Chestnut Snow is described as exceptionally beautiful, with an initially elegant and spirited appearance. 6 15

• Long, jet-black hair and eyes compared to a starry sky when she transfers into Matsuzaki's class. 15
• Later cuts her hair short, making Matsuzaki briefly fail to recognize her. 238
• Wears tight jeans and a loose tank top after changing her hairstyle. 238
• Has also worn a pale yellow dress during the team's travels. 152

Personality

Snow is observant and composed in dangerous situations. During the team's first monster encounter, she quickly identifies the enemy's weakness and confidently urges Matsuzaki to target it. 29 She also recognizes that monsters do not appear without a cause and suspects someone is directing them. 31

She is affectionate, thoughtful, and strongly protective of the people close to her. She worries deeply when Matsuzaki takes dangerous missions alone or returns injured, and she insists that he keep his promises to return safely. 193 298 Her care extends to friends and family, including buying gifts for Matsuzaki's younger sister and offering homemade food to the team. 58 260

Snow can be shy and easily embarrassed, particularly around Matsuzaki, but she is also playful and direct. She becomes jealous when he casually calls Uzuki Yugao by name, teases him when he is left out of conversations, and plainly expresses displeasure when he makes insensitive remarks. 56 243 232

Abilities & Skills

Lightning Release

Snow can use Lightning Release in combat and adapts it to enemies vulnerable to lightning. 125 279

• Fights alongside her teammates against monsters using Lightning Release. 279
• Uses a Chidori-infused Scythe of the Death God to sever a monster's arm during a coordinated battle. 77
• Continues fighting actively even during the Forest of Death expedition and subsequent missions. 325 330

Tactical Observation

Snow has demonstrated sharp battlefield awareness despite attributing her insight to luck.

• Identified a monster's crown as its decisive weak point. 29
• Suspected that the monsters were being controlled by an unseen party rather than acting independently. 31
• Understands when a mission is too dangerous for the full team to accompany Matsuzaki, even while fearing for his safety. 193 194

Team Coordination

Snow trains closely with Flower Dance and Spirit Grass, learning to coordinate attacks and support group tactics. 55

• Works with Flower Dance to pressure Yamamoto Takeshi while Spirit Grass completes their three-person maneuver. 55
• Fights capably with the team against multiple enemies without being at a disadvantage. 212
• Speaks for the group when entering the Forest of Death, expressing their shared determination to improve. 325

Health

Snow suffers from a chronic cold-related illness that is mild in spring and summer but becomes severe in autumn and winter, when she rarely leaves home. 251

• Carries medicine to suppress flare-ups while traveling. 132
• Initially believes her illness cannot be cured. 318
• Receives ten medicinal pills from Matsuzaki; the first dose brings immediate relief, and six doses later her condition is fully controlled. 318 319

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Custom short blade — issued to Snow by Matsuzaki as her personal weapon. 99
• Cross-shaped throwing darts — issued alongside her short blade. 99
• Medicine jar — contains ten pills prepared for her chronic illness; she is instructed to take one daily. 318

Relationships

• Uchiha Matsuzaki — Teammate, rescuer, and romantic partner. Snow first meets him when he saves her, later confesses her feelings, and entrusts her future to him as he works to cure her illness. 6 132 252 318
• Lan — Snow's sister. Lan initially mistakes Matsuzaki for someone harming Snow, then thanks him after learning that he rescued her. 6
• Uchiha Ke / Xiao Ke — Matsuzaki's younger sister and Snow's close friend. They bond quickly over food, clothing, and their shared tendency to tease Matsuzaki. 238 239 243
• Flower Dance — Teammate and combat partner. The two train together and participate in coordinated team tactics. 55
• Spirit Grass — Teammate. Snow works with her during group maneuvers and shares a close friendship within the team. 55 165
• Yamamoto Takeshi — Teammate. Snow joins team exercises and missions alongside him. 55 77
• Uchiha Matsuzaki's mother — Matsuzaki's mother warmly welcomes Snow, and the two quickly become comfortable talking together. 381

Story Role / Major Arcs

• First Meeting and Academy Transfer — Rescued by Matsuzaki, then reunites with him after transferring into his class. 6 15
• Early Monster Incidents — Helps expose a monster's weakness and becomes part of Matsuzaki's core team. 29 31
• Training and Missions — Develops her combat ability through special training, team sparring, and increasingly dangerous missions. 55 73 212
• Confession and Relationship Development — Confesses to Matsuzaki, grows closer to his family, and reconciles with him after disagreements. 132 240 381
• Recovery Arc — Begins recovering from her long-term illness through medicine prepared by Matsuzaki. 318 319
• Forest of Death and Later Battles — Joins the team's survival training and continues fighting during monster attacks and major operations. 325 330 453