Chapter Summaries

Sasuke Uchiha went to Homurahara Academy to pick up Kaoru Sakura, but found her unconscious after her life force had been drained. When an attacker struck Rin Tohsaka, Sasuke protected her with Susanoo and chased after the assailant into the forest.

• Sasuke waited outside Homurahara Academy for Kaoru, then sensed a fight and heard her scream from inside the school.
• Sasuke found Kaoru unconscious beside Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka, and Rin explained that Kaoru had lost too much blood and life force.
• Rin used Jewel Magecraft to treat Kaoru, and Kaoru began to stir.
• A chain-wrapped short sword attacked Rin, and Shirou moved to shield her.
• Sasuke caught and crushed the sword with Susanoo, then rushed toward the forest to pursue the attacker.

Sasuke tracked the attacker who had wounded Kaoru Sakura into the woods and drove him away with Susanoo. Back at school, he found Kaoru recovering and agreed to go with Rin Tohsaka and Shirou Emiya so he could learn about the attack.

• Sasuke followed the attacker's magical energy into the woods and blasted him with Susanoo, but the figure escaped the explosion.
• Rin Tohsaka finished treating Kaoru Sakura, who was recovering and out of danger.
• Sasuke thanked Rin and asked what the creature that hurt Kaoru was, while Rin questioned whether he was a magus or Master.
• Rin introduced herself and offered to explain the events at her house, where Kaoru could rest and receive further care.
• Shirou Emiya and Rin reassured Sasuke that ordinary people would be kept out of the conflict, and Sasuke introduced himself as Sasuke Uchiha.

Rin Tohsaka explained the magi and the Holy Grail War to Sasuke after Kaoru Sakura recovered from a Servant’s attack. As Sasuke carried Kaoru home, Rin invited him to help investigate the third Master hiding at school the next day.

• Rin Tohsaka used Suggestion Magecraft to make Kaoru Sakura forget the attack and told Sasuke she would recover after several days of rest.
• Rin explained Magic Circuits, Magic Crests, Masters, Servants, and the Holy Grail War to Sasuke.
• Sasuke offered to help Rin find the person who had hurt Kaoru, and Kaoru woke with no memory of the attack.
• Sasuke carried Kaoru home while she excitedly talked about visiting Rin and speculated that Rin and Shirou were dating.
• Rin texted Sasuke to invite him to join her and Shirou in investigating the third Master at school after class the next day.

Sasuke left Fish Fresh House to help Rin Tohsaka and Shirou Emiya investigate the curse marks around Homurahara Academy. After they split up to find the remaining marks, Sasuke encountered the third Master.

• Sasuke finished preparing fish at Fish Fresh House while Sakura Masayoshi warned him about the recent nighttime attacks.
• Sakura Masayoshi told Sasuke to be careful, and Sasuke left after receiving Rin Tohsaka's message.
• Sasuke met Rin Tohsaka and Shirou Emiya on Homurahara Academy's rooftop, where Rin explained that a Mage had placed curse marks and a barrier around the school.
• Rin Tohsaka, Shirou Emiya, and Sasuke split up to locate and remove the remaining curse marks.
• Sasuke encountered the third Master shortly after separating from Rin Tohsaka and Shirou Emiya.

Sasuke destroyed a curse mark in Kaoru Sakura’s classroom and confronted Shinji Matou, who had ordered Rider to attack him. Sasuke killed Rider and burned Shinji with Amaterasu, leaving Shirou and Rin to arrive as Shinji screamed for help.

• Sasuke entered Class 1-B and destroyed the crimson curse mark beneath a desk with Chidori.
• Shinji Matou confronted Sasuke and accused him of destroying his work, then ordered Rider to kill him.
• Sasuke trapped Rider with Susanoo, snapped her neck, and threw her body in front of Shinji.
• Sasuke used Amaterasu to cover Shinji in black flames, and Shinji begged him to spare his life.
• Shirou and Rin arrived; Rin stopped Shirou from approaching Shinji, and Sasuke answered Shirou’s question about why he killed Shinji.

Sasuke killed Shinji Matou and Rider, becoming the first mage outside the Holy Grail War to eliminate a Master-Servant pair. He returned to Fish Fresh House and told Kaoru Sakura to stay home and rest, while Rin Tohsaka went with Shirou Emiya to discuss the war.

• Sasuke's Amaterasu consumed Shinji Matou, and Rider vanished after Sasuke had snapped her neck with Susanoo.
• Rin Tohsaka asked Sasuke for help in the future, and he agreed because she had saved Kaoru Sakura.
• Rin Tohsaka told Sasuke to make sure Kaoru rested, then asked Shirou Emiya to let her come to his house to discuss something.
• Sasuke returned to Fish Fresh House, where Kaoru Sakura teased him about where he had been and served him dinner.
• Sasuke told Kaoru Sakura to stay home for a few days, and Sakura Masayoshi backed him up until she agreed.

Sasuke agreed to spar with Lancer, who had been sent by his Master to watch him, and sent a Shadow Clone to meet him in a forest while his real body stayed behind. Their fight began with Sasuke using Amaterasu and Susanoo, and it ended with Lancer preparing a finishing blow.

• Sasuke noticed Lancer on the rooftop of Fish Fresh House and learned that Lancer's Master had asked him to keep watch.
• Sasuke accepted Lancer's invitation to spar and sent a Shadow Clone to accompany him to a forest outside town.
• Sasuke opened the fight with Amaterasu, but Lancer dodged the black flames and charged with his scarlet spear.
• Sasuke protected himself with Susanoo and used Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi to form black-flame blades.
• Lancer retreated from the blades, then gathered magical energy around his spear and announced that he would deliver a finishing blow.

Sasuke used a Shadow Clone and Susanoo to survive Lancer's Gáe Bolg, and Lancer ended their fight after recognizing Sasuke's strength. After Lancer warned him that another Servant was approaching, a giant Servant crashed into the forest carrying a silver-haired girl in a purple dress.

• Sasuke used Susanoo's third stage to block Lancer's Gáe Bolg, which cracked Susanoo before its causality-reversing effect took hold.
• Sasuke used a Shadow Clone to take the heart-piercing blow, then revealed himself from behind a tree as the clone vanished.
• Lancer acknowledged Sasuke's abilities, declined to continue fighting, and warned him that another Servant was approaching.
• Lancer vanished, and a towering Servant crashed into the forest with a silver-haired, red-eyed girl in a purple dress in his palm.

Sasuke’s Shadow Clone fought Illyasviel von Einzbern’s Berserker, using Susanoo and black flames before realizing he lacked the power to defeat him. He dispelled the clone to escape, leaving Illya furious and Sasuke’s whereabouts unknown.

• Illyasviel von Einzbern introduced herself and ordered Berserker to attack Sasuke.
• Sasuke blocked Berserker’s strikes with Susanoo and used Amaterasu and Kagutsuchi to hit him with black flames.
• Berserker tore away the burning flesh and arm, then instantly regenerated.
• Sasuke stopped fighting and dispelled his Shadow Clone, vanishing before Illya and Berserker could respond.
• Illya shouted furiously into the forest after Sasuke escaped.

Sasuke spoke with a fish supplier before Illyasviel von Einzbern arrived at Fish Fresh House to ask about his connection to Shirou Emiya. Kaoru Sakura’s casual mention of Tohsaka and Emiya left Illya intensely curious.

• Ryoichi Hirata delivered fresh fish to Fish Fresh House, asked Sasuke about the old man's health, and invited him to visit his family.
• Illyasviel von Einzbern arrived at the shop and asked Sasuke what connected him to Emiya.
• Sasuke explained that Tohsaka and Emiya had saved his sister from a Servant at school, and Illya said she would spare his life.
• Illya stayed in the shop, complained about its fishy smell, and called Sasuke more interesting than she expected.
• Kaoru Sakura met Illya and introduced herself, then Sasuke sent her upstairs to make breakfast.
• Kaoru muttered that she wished Tohsaka-senpai could try her cooking, since Emiya-senpai was already a great cook, and Illya became very curious.

Illya shared breakfast with Sasuke and Kaoru, then accepted Kaoru’s invitation to return the next day. As Sasuke escorted her home, Illya asked whether he was coming tonight, leaving her purpose unclear.

• Kaoru asked Illya what she knew about Shirou Emiya, and Illya said she had known of him for a long time.
• Illya praised Kaoru’s breakfast, and Kaoru invited her to return for lunch the next day despite Sasuke’s reservations.
• Kaoru persuaded Sasuke to let Illya visit again, and Illya agreed before asking Sasuke to walk her home.
• Sasuke escorted Illya out of the shopping district, where Illya asked if he planned to stay silent the whole way.
• Illya called Sasuke interesting and asked, “Are you coming tonight?”

Illya persuaded Sasuke to leave Fish Fresh House with her by warning that she might die and miss Kaoru’s cooking. After Berserker carried Illya to a high, empty road overlooking Fuyuki City, Sasuke followed and they encountered a blond young man with a black umbrella.

• Sasuke spotted Illya watching him from a nearby rooftop and sent a Shadow Clone to meet her while he returned downstairs to Kaoru Sakura.
• Illya asked whether Sasuke was curious about the Holy Grail, but he said he had no interest in it or in the conflict involving Caster.
• Illya used the possibility of dying before she could eat Kaoru’s food to persuade Sasuke to accompany her.
• Illya summoned Berserker, who carried her off the rooftop, and Sasuke followed them to an empty road overlooking Fuyuki City.
• Sasuke and Illya saw a blond young man carrying a black umbrella walking toward them.

Sasuke and Illya approached Ryudou Temple to confront Caster, whose barrier and stolen life force made her a growing threat. At the temple gate, they encountered a Servant in a purple kimono whom Illya identified as Assassin.

• A blond, dangerous stranger passed Sasuke and Illya in the rain, remarked that Sasuke was interesting, and continued on without revealing who he was.
• Illya explained that Caster had fortified Ryudou Temple with a barrier and was using victims’ stolen life force to gather magical energy.
• Illya decided to attack Caster before she could grow stronger and led Sasuke up the mountain toward Ryudou Temple.
• Illya rode Berserker toward the temple, where she found a composed swordsman in a purple kimono and recognized him as Assassin.

At Ryudou Temple, Sasaki Kojiro confronted Illya and Berserker, using his swordsmanship and the terrain to hold Berserker back. After Berserker charged a full-strength attack, Sasaki prepared to counter with Tsubame Gaeshi.

• Sasaki Kojiro introduced himself as Assassin and challenged Illya and Berserker at the temple gate.
• Illya ordered Berserker to attack, but Sasaki intercepted his blows and drove him back across the steps.
• Sasuke watched with his Sharingan and explained that Sasaki’s swordsmanship and home-ground advantage were suppressing Berserker.
• Illya urged Berserker to unleash his strongest attack, and Sasaki moved to level ground to settle the fight in one strike.
• Berserker charged at Sasaki, who opened his eyes and declared Secret Sword—Tsubame Gaeshi.

Sasaki Kojiro wounded Berserker and nearly struck Illya, but Sasuke intervened before Berserker drove him back. Learning that Caster had allied with Assassin, Illya retreated with Berserker and confirmed she would visit Kaoru the next day.

• Sasaki Kojiro used Tsubame Gaeshi to cut Berserker's neck and sever his left arm, then leaped past him to attack Illya.
• Sasuke pulled Illya behind him and knocked Sasaki Kojiro's Nodachi away with the Kusanagi Sword, while Berserker grabbed Sasaki Kojiro's remaining arm.
• Sasaki Kojiro tore off his arm to escape Berserker, recovered with Caster's support, and received orders from the woman inside Ryudou Temple to drive the enemy back instead of killing their Master.
• Illya realized Assassin and Caster had allied and ordered Berserker to retreat with her and Sasuke.
• At the foot of the mountain, Illya thanked Sasuke for saving her and said she would arrive at Kaoru's home at noon the next day.

Illya spent a cheerful day with Kaoru at the Sakura household, helping prepare meals and enjoying a break from her lonely castle. The day ended with Kaoru and Illya tricking Sasuke into eating wasabi-filled taiyaki.

• Illya arrived early at Fish Fresh House, where Kaoru greeted her with an enthusiastic hug.
• Kaoru invited Illya upstairs to help make breakfast, and Illya welcomed the chance to spend time with her.
• Sakura Masayoshi went fishing with Hirata, while Sasuke sent a Shadow Clone to watch over him.
• Illya and Kaoru enjoyed breakfast and played together before Sasuke opened the shop for business.
• Kaoru and Illya hid potent wasabi in Sasuke's taiyaki, and Sasuke's reaction made them burst into laughter.

Sasuke endured Kaoru and Illya’s wasabi prank, then secretly sent a Shadow Clone to watch over them when they went shopping. That evening, Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka visited Fish Fresh House, where Kaoru and Illya unexpectedly encountered them.

• Kaoru and Illya laughed as Sasuke finished the wasabi-filled taiyaki, and Sasuke warned Kaoru that she would have to eat his cooking if she wasted food again.
• Kaoru invited Illya shopping to buy Sasuke an apology present, and Sasuke secretly sent a Shadow Clone after them to protect Kaoru.
• Sasuke spent a peaceful afternoon minding Fish Fresh House while Kaoru and Illya stayed out shopping.
• Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka arrived at Fish Fresh House, and Shirou bought two trays of sliced tuna from Sasuke.
• Kaoru and Illya returned and called out in surprise when they saw Rin Tohsaka and Shirou Emiya.

Illya met Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka at Sasuke’s fish shop, then left with Kaoru Sakura while Sasuke explained the encounter and agreed to meet Shirou and Rin later. After Kaoru apologized with a pendant, Sasuke escorted Illya home and asked whether she held a grudge against Shirou or Rin.

• Kaoru Sakura greeted Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka at Sasuke’s shop, and Illya took her upstairs before they could question her.
• Sasuke told Rin and Shirou about encountering Lancer and Berserker and about the Assassin and Caster at Ryudou Temple.
• Rin asked Sasuke to come to Emiya’s house that night, and he agreed to join them later.
• Kaoru gave Sasuke a silver leaf-shaped pendant as an apology, and he accepted it.
• Sasuke escorted Illya home using a Shadow Clone and asked whether she held a grudge against Shirou or Rin.

Illya refused Sasuke’s offer to meet Shirou Emiya, burdened by her complicated feelings about her father and Shirou. Sasuke went to the Emiya Residence to discuss Caster, where he encountered Sakura and a blonde Servant.

• Sasuke suggested Illya join him at the Emiya Residence so their groups could work together against Caster and Assassin at Ryudou Temple.
• Illya recalled her Einzbern upbringing, her parents’ fate, and how her hatred of Kiritsugu had turned toward Shirou Emiya.
• Illya thanked Sasuke for the good time with Kaoru Sakura, then left with Berserker.
• Sasuke followed Shirou Emiya’s texted address to the Emiya Residence, where Sakura greeted him and led him inside.
• Sasuke found Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka preparing dinner, then recognized the blonde girl beside the table as a Servant.

At the Emiya Residence, Sasuke joined Shirou, Rin, and Saber for a strategy meeting about Caster and Assassin. Rin revealed their plan to assault Ryudou Temple that night, and Sasuke said he could have killed their targets the night before if they had asked sooner.

• Saber thanked Sasuke for protecting Shirou from Rider, and Sasuke returned the offer of help.
• Rin privately told Sasuke to keep mage-related matters from Taiga and Sakura, then the group shared dinner at the Emiya Residence.
• After Taiga and Sakura left, Shirou and Saber defended Sakura Matou when Sasuke asked whether she was Shinji Matou's younger sister.
• Rin explained that Caster's barrier around Ryudou Temple was draining life from nearby residents and identified Soichiro Kuzuki as a likely Master.
• Rin said she, Shirou, and Sasuke should launch an assault on Ryudou Temple that night, and Sasuke replied that Caster and Assassin would already be dead if they had asked him the previous day.