Recaps

At a class reunion, the young ninjas shared their plans for life after the war and toasted their dreams. Just as the gathering celebrated a hopeful future, a man’s voice suddenly came through Konoha’s loudspeakers.

• Obito, Ebisu, Genma, and others doted on their companions while Asuma endured Aburame Shikuroo following him around.
• Obito said he wanted to become Hokage, Rin wanted to be a medical ninja, and Kakashi wanted to match his father’s strength and defeat Guy.
• Ebisu proposed opening a dango shop, and Anko eagerly asked to join him.
• The others shared goals that included protecting Konoha, becoming stronger, and advancing their ninja skills.
• Guy said he wanted to turn eighteen and start a family, then led everyone in a toast to their dreams.
• Konoha’s street loudspeakers crackled, and a man’s voice suddenly came through.

Sarutobi Hiruzen announced his resignation, and Minato Namikaze was chosen as the Fourth Hokage. Minato accepted the appointment and promised to protect Konoha, leaving the village wondering what his first Hokage order would be.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen announced that he would resign as Hokage after decades of service.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen announced that Minato Namikaze would succeed him as the Fourth Hokage.
• Obito, Rin, Ebisu, Kakashi, Guy, and the others reacted with surprise and excitement to Minato’s appointment.
• Minato Namikaze accepted the position and pledged to protect Konoha and work for peace.
• Minato announced that he would formally take office in three days and issue his first Hokage order, prompting speculation among the listeners.

At Minato Namikaze’s Hokage succession ceremony, he announced policies to encourage childbirth and support families as Konoha recovered from war. Guy considered the policies’ effects on the village’s next generation and decided to marry Kurenai Yuhi when he turned sixteen.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen formally stepped down and placed the Hokage hat on Minato Namikaze, who became the Fourth Hokage.
• Minato Namikaze issued his first order, introducing childcare subsidies, extra rewards for shinobi families with multiple children, free maternity care, and a minimum marriage age of sixteen.
• The crowd welcomed the family policies, while Danzō appeared displeased and Orochimaru showed quiet mockery.
• Guy realized the policies could explain why many of the next generation’s children were born around this time.
• Ebisu teased Guy about the marriage-age change, and Guy exchanged a blushing glance with Kurenai Yuhi before resolving to marry her at sixteen.

After hearing Guy’s warning about the danger facing Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, Jiraiya questioned how Guy knew so much about the Land of Rain. Guy answered that he admired them.

• After the succession ceremony, Tsunade introduced her disciple Guy to Jiraiya, who asked whether Guy had met Yahiko and the others.
• Guy confirmed that he, Ebisu, and Genma had encountered Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan during a mission in the Land of Rain.
• In Tsunade’s room at Konoha Medical Hospital, Guy warned Jiraiya that Akatsuki was likely in danger because of Hanzo and Danzo’s Root forces.
• Jiraiya scrutinized Guy and asked how he knew so much about the Land of Rain.
• Guy met Jiraiya’s gaze and said that he admired Yahiko and the others.

Guy warned Jiraiya that Yahiko and his companions might be exploited, prompting Jiraiya to prepare to go to the Land of Rain. After Tsunade agreed to make an antidote for Hanzo’s poison, Guy proposed that they enter openly as Konoha peace envoys and decided to accompany Jiraiya.

• Ebisu read the Akatsuki’s peaceful ideals aloud, and Guy explained that he wanted to warn Jiraiya about the danger facing Yahiko and his companions.
• Jiraiya decided to leave for the Land of Rain, but Tsunade asked him to wait two days while she prepared an antidote for salamander venom.
• Tsunade explained that Hanzo’s poison, Water Release, and swordsmanship made him a formidable opponent.
• Guy suggested that Jiraiya enter the Land of Rain openly as a Konoha peace envoy instead of sneaking in.
• Guy told Tsunade that he intended to accompany Jiraiya on the trip.

Guy persuaded Tsunade to let him accompany Jiraiya to the Land of Rain, and prepared to leave on the dangerous reconnaissance mission. Before departing, he visited the orphanage, joined Might Duy’s training, and told his father he would be away.

• Guy argued that he was the best choice to support Jiraiya and keep the mission involving Yahiko and Nagato confidential, and Tsunade reluctantly agreed.
• Tsunade warned Guy to focus on reconnaissance and retreat from danger, while Jiraiya went to Minato Namikaze to request official travel documents.
• Guy visited the orphanage and found Might Duy leading the children in weighted runs with turtle shells.
• Guy joined the children’s training and then told Duy he was leaving on a mission.
• Duy encouraged Guy to face the challenge and promised to look after the women and children, and Guy decided to train extra before leaving.

Jiraiya and Guy traveled openly to Amegakure, where Guy explained his ambition to gain enough strength and influence to change the suffering caused by war. Several Amegakure shinobi then emerged to block their path.

• Jiraiya was stunned that Guy kept pace with him as they reached the Land of Rain.
• Guy identified the battlefield where he had fought the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and he detected no Rain Tiger at Will Technique in the rain.
• Jiraiya and Guy entered Amegakure openly and saw the poverty and suffering of its people.
• Guy told Jiraiya that he wanted to rise beyond Jiraiya's strength and standing so he could change things, and Jiraiya became interested in him.
• Several Amegakure figures emerged from the rain and blocked Jiraiya and Guy's way.

Jiraiya and Guy entered the Land of Rain as Konoha envoys and met with Hanzo, while secretly using the visit to connect with Akatsuki. Guy met Pakura and followed her to a gathering outside Amegakure, where he discovered Konan was missing.

• Jiraiya presented Konoha's official peace mission to Amegakure shinobi, and Guy spotted Pakura watching from the shadows.
• Jiraiya and Guy met Hanzo, who dismissed Konoha's offer and allowed them to stay overnight; afterward, he told a subordinate to delay a plan for a day or two.
• Jiraiya created a clone to cover for Guy, and Guy slipped away to meet Pakura.
• Pakura led Guy to a secluded forest, where he found Yahiko, Nagato, and Munashi Jinpachi with Akatsuki.
• Guy noticed that Konan was absent and saw that Yahiko and Nagato looked anxious.

Might Guy discovered that Konan had been kidnapped by Hanzo and realized Akatsuki was heading into a trap. When Hanzo's envoy arrived, Guy persuaded Yahiko to let him disguise himself and listen in.

• Might Guy arrived at Akatsuki's forest gathering and learned that Konan had disappeared.
• Nagato and the others grew suspicious when Guy knew Konan's name, but he explained that Jiraiya had told him.
• Yahiko and Nagato discussed their important meeting with Hanzo, while Guy recognized the danger it posed.
• An Akatsuki ninja announced that Hanzo had sent an envoy, and Guy asked Yahiko for a robe and conical hat so he could listen in.
• Yahiko agreed, and Guy disguised himself among Akatsuki as Hanzo's envoy approached.

Might Guy told Yahiko that Hanzo had likely kidnapped Konan to use her against Akatsuki, and persuaded him to trust Jiraiya and wait for the truth. Yahiko agreed to keep the group in place and watch for spies while Guy left to investigate.

• A Rain Hidden Village leader postponed Yahiko's meeting with Hanzo by one day, giving Akatsuki more time to search for Konan.
• Might Guy privately told Yahiko that Hanzo had likely kidnapped Konan to coerce Akatsuki, and urged him to believe Jiraiya.
• Yahiko agreed to meet Hanzo with Guy and Jiraiya the day after tomorrow, trusting that they would uncover the truth and protect Konan.
• Guy warned Yahiko not to let anyone in Akatsuki leave before he returned, and Yahiko agreed to keep them there.
• Yahiko told Nagato to watch the others and quietly restrain anyone who tried to leave.

Hanzo lured Akatsuki to a meeting, captured Konan, and tried to force Nagato to kill Yahiko. Yahiko revealed that the apparent killing was a ruse, but Hanzo summoned Ibuse and prepared to fight.

• Hanzo confirmed Jiraiya had left the Land of Rain and led Rain Hidden Village elites to the meeting place, while Akatsuki headed there as well.
• Hanzo revealed that he had captured Konan and threatened to kill her unless Nagato killed Yahiko.
• Yahiko urged Nagato not to give in to hatred, then appeared to impale himself on Nagato’s kunai.
• A mysterious figure rescued Konan, and the wounded Yahiko vanished, revealing that the apparent victim had been a fake.
• Yahiko condemned Hanzo for using the peace talks to protect his rule, and Hanzo summoned Ibuse as an Akatsuki member shouted, “Kasaya Demon Subjugation!!!”

Might Guy used the Fire Cloud Kasaya to seal Hanzo’s summoning beast, then struck Hanzo with a devastating blade attack. Hanzo survived the first strike by sacrificing Ibuse and detonating the Exploding Blade Shibuki, but a second golden blade descended on him.

• Might Guy revealed the Fire Cloud Kasaya and sent it down toward Ibuse to seal the summoning beast.
• Hanzo charged at Guy with the Exploding Blade Shibuki, but Guy enlarged his arm and unleashed a flaming, lightning-charged strike with the Kubikiribōchō.
• Hanzo abandoned his attack and raised multiple Water Walls, but Guy’s blade cut through them and plunged toward him.
• Hanzo called Ibuse to shield him, and Guy’s strike sliced the summoning beast in half.
• Hanzo detonated the Explosive Tags in his blade to cancel the remaining force and survived, but a second golden blade projection descended through the smoke.

Guy's second Precept-Breaking One Strike devastated the battlefield, and the smoke revealed that Hanzo had died in the blast. Guy realized Hanzo's Exploding Blade Shibuki had broken and detonated its stored Explosive Tags, killing its owner.

• Guy's second strike caused a massive explosion that shook the earth and stunned the Akatsuki members, Rain Hidden Village ninja, and Jiraiya.
• As the smoke cleared, everyone saw Hanzo's charred corpse at the center of the crater.
• Guy noticed the broken Exploding Blade Shibuki beside Hanzo and realized its stored Explosive Tags had detonated when the blade snapped.
• Guy concluded that Hanzo had been killed by his own Explosive Tags.

After Guy killed Hanzo and Ibuse in a sudden explosion, Danzō and Zetsu’s masked allies reassessed their plans for the Rain and Nagato. Guy secured Ibuse’s poisonous remains and rejoined Jiraiya, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.

• Danzō watched Hanzo’s death from a distant cliff and considered bringing Guy into Root before withdrawing with his ninja.
• Zetsu told two masked figures that Hanzo had died when Guy’s slash detonated the explosive tags inside Hanzo’s new blade, and they postponed their plan to manipulate Nagato.
• The masked figures decided to seek other conflicts and ambitious people in the Land of Rain, while also moving to prevent Pakura from growing close to Nagato.
• Guy landed beside Hanzo’s corpse, reflected that Hanzo’s death would disrupt Black Zetsu’s plans, and warned Jiraiya and the others to stay clear of Ibuse’s poison.
• Guy sealed Ibuse’s poisonous remains inside the Fire Cloud Kasaya and walked toward Jiraiya, Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and the others.

After Hanzo's defeat, Yahiko rallied the people of the Land of Rain to support Akatsuki and build a peaceful country. Guy and Jiraiya departed after warning Yahiko about hidden threats, while Yahiko chose a fire cloud pattern for Akatsuki's uniforms and began organizing the aftermath.

• Yahiko called on the people and surrendered Amegakure ninja to lay down their weapons and help create a peaceful Land of Rain.
• Guy received 200 Monk Points, and Jiraiya reunited with Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan before preparing to leave.
• Guy warned Yahiko and Jiraiya about Danzo and other hidden enemies, urged caution with Hanzo's former subordinates, and suggested trade ties between the Land of Rain and Konoha.
• Guy and Jiraiya left to report back and deal with Ibuse's corpse, while Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan decided Akatsuki would adopt Guy's fire cloud pattern for its uniforms.
• Yahiko led Akatsuki and the surrendered Rain Hidden Village ninja in clearing the battlefield and beginning work on a peaceful Land of Rain.

Guy returned to Konoha after killing Hanzo and went to Tsunade to discuss the political fallout and Ibuse's poisonous corpse. Tsunade hurried to find Minato, leaving Guy behind at the hospital.

• Jiraiya and Guy returned to Konoha after stretching their journey into a leisurely trip, then parted at the gate.
• Guy went to the Konoha Medical Hospital, greeted Shizune and Kabuto, and learned Kabuto had mastered Shizune's teachings and helped with her workload.
• Guy told Tsunade he had brought Ibuse's corpse and revealed that he had killed Hanzo.
• Guy explained that Hanzo had been old, careless, and caught in a series of accidents, while Tsunade worried that his death could cause political trouble for Konoha.
• Tsunade told Guy to stay put and rushed to find Minato, smashing through the hospital window on her way out.

Tsunade joined Konoha’s leaders as they debated how to handle Might Guy after Hanzo’s death. Minato Namikaze was left to decide between protecting Guy and preventing a diplomatic crisis that could reignite war.

• Tsunade confronted Danzo and argued that Jiraiya, not Might Guy, had killed Hanzo.
• Jiraiya reluctantly accepted the blame, but Sarutobi Hiruzen warned that making him the scapegoat would imply Konoha had ordered an assassination.
• Danzo proposed faking Guy’s death and hiding him in Root, while Orochimaru offered to disguise him and keep him close.
• White Fang opposed both plans and argued that Guy was a Konoha hero whose ties to the Land of Rain could benefit the village.
• Konoha’s leaders turned to Minato Namikaze, who struggled to choose a response that would protect Guy without risking another war.

Might Guy learned that Konoha had demoted him to genin and ordered him to become a monk at the Fire Temple to contain the political fallout from killing Hanzo. After accepting the plan, he left to speak with Kurenai before departing the next morning.

• Tsunade gave Guy the order to serve ten years of secluded cultivation at the Fire Temple, explaining that the sentence was largely for show and that Minato, White Fang, and she had approved it.
• Guy considered the political reasoning, the chance to cultivate the Yin Seal, and his plans with Kurenai, then accepted the transfer order.
• Tsunade took Ibuse's corpse from Guy and promised to handle it, while Guy said goodbye to her and left the hospital.
• Tsunade blamed Danzo for Guy's punishment and vowed to bring him back soon.
• Guy changed his plan to visit the Konoha Orphanage and headed to Kurenai Yuhi's home to discuss their future.

Might Guy visited Kurenai Yuhi and told her he would be sent to the Fire Temple to pose as a monk after the Land of Rain mission. He promised to return and marry her, leaving Kurenai determined to wait for him.

• Yuhi Shinku welcomed Guy into Kurenai’s home and left the two of them alone together.
• Guy and Kurenai walked through Konoha, where Guy explained the mission, Hanzo, and the higher-ups’ decision to send him to the Fire Temple.
• Kurenai panicked at the thought of Guy becoming a monk, and Guy reassured her that it was a temporary arrangement.
• Guy promised to return within five years and marry Kurenai, who tearfully vowed to wait for him.
• Guy left, while Kurenai remained at the doorway, blushing and thinking of his promise as Yuhi Shinku watched her fondly.

Guy said goodbye to Kakashi, Ebisu, and Genma before visiting the Konoha Orphanage, where Might Duy announced he would start dating to give Guy a younger sibling. Guy was leaving for the Fire Temple the next day, still stunned by his father's plan.

• Guy met Kakashi, who apologized for failing to change Guy's punishment, and Guy said he planned to see what life at the Fire Temple was like.
• Guy told Genma to become closer to the Fourth Hokage and urged Ebisu to pursue teaching and improve his sealing techniques.
• Ebisu and Genma grew emotional as Guy said goodbye to them.
• Guy arrived at the Konoha Orphanage and found Might Duy and the children crying over his supposed future as a monk.
• Might Duy declared that he would start going on blind dates to give Guy a younger brother or sister, leaving Guy stunned.

Kai arrived at the Fire Temple and persuaded Abbot Huiyan to accept him as a martial monk rather than a lay disciple. After undergoing tonsure, he chose the Dharma name Fahai.

• Kai climbed to the Fire Temple and met the young warrior monk Chiriku, who guided him to Abbot Huiyan.
• Huiyan offered Kai the status of an outer disciple and lay follower, but Kai insisted on fully entering the Buddhist order and following its rules.
• Huiyan accepted Kai as a martial monk and personally shaved his head.
• When Huiyan prepared to bestow a Dharma name, Kai asked to choose one himself and declared that he wished to be called Fahai.

Guy joined Fire Temple as the monk Fahai and began learning the temple’s rules and Buddhist practices. Left alone to read scripture, he became absorbed in its calming wisdom.

• Huiyan approved Guy’s Dharma name, Fahai, and assigned Chiriku to guide him at Fire Temple.
• Chiriku explained the monks’ daily routine and described Sage Clan Talent, which Guy hoped to learn and combine with his abilities.
• Chiriku gave Fahai a wooden fish drum and brought him to a meditation room to study the Diamond Prajna Paramita Sutra.
• Fahai began reading the scripture and gradually found his mind growing calm.

Guy memorized the Diamond Sutra and joined morning prayers at the Fire Temple, where his Mind-Cleansing Wooden Fish and chanting drew the monks’ attention. At Listening Wind Cliff, he used [Lion's Roar] while reciting, improving his proficiency as his chant brought calm and insight to those who heard it.

• Guy impressed Chiriku by reciting the Diamond Sutra and discussing its meaning, so Chiriku invited him to morning prayers.
• Guy’s Mind-Cleansing Wooden Fish rang unusually clearly during prayers, briefly stopping the monks’ chanting.
• Guy unconsciously used [Lion's Roar] while reciting, growing too loud for the hall and gaining one point of proficiency.
• Guy honestly explained the problem to Zhongjue, who sent Chiriku to take him to Listening Wind Cliff to finish praying.
• Guy chanted freely at the cliff, and the echoes helped the temple’s monks focus while Chiriku sensed insight into Sage Clan Talent.
• Guy felt the chanting strengthen his body and chakra pathways as his [Lion's Roar] proficiency continued to rise.

After two months of chanting at the Fire Temple, Guy reached the brink of awakening a divine ability and learned Sage Clan Talent from Chiriku. On his first attempt, he manifested a complete, solid image of his own true self, leaving Chiriku stunned.

• Guy completed two months of chanting at Listening Wind Cliff, raising his Lion's Roar proficiency to 999 points and calming his mind.
• Chiriku praised Guy's progress and began teaching him Sage Clan Talent, explaining how it transformed chakra through Buddhist practice.
• Chiriku demonstrated a Hundred-Armed Guanyin image and described the three stages of Sage Clan Talent.
• Guy followed Chiriku's hand seal and, within moments, manifested a complete, solid golden image of Guanyin bearing his own androgynous face.
• Chiriku recognized the manifestation as an image of the true self and could only confirm that Guy had succeeded.

Chiriku demonstrated the Wrathful Vajra form of Welcome Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder, but Guy awakened a bloodred third form powered by killing intent. After Guy tested its devastating punch, Fire Temple abbot Huiyan hurried to Listening Wind Cliff to investigate.

• Chiriku explained that the Wrathful Vajra form appeared when the compassionate bodhisattva was attacked or provoked, then demonstrated its powerful barrage against a cliff.
• Guy questioned Chiriku about whether he had ever killed anyone, and Chiriku admitted he had never taken a life.
• Guy's dharma form transformed into a bloodred Slaughtering Wisdom King, revealing a third form driven by killing intent.
• Guy punched a massive bloodred energy fist into the sky, then returned his dharma form to its compassionate appearance and considered the technique's potential.
• Huiyan rushed toward Listening Wind Cliff after noticing the bloodred fist soaring into the sky.