Arc 1The Girl in the Genjutsu

Ueno Kei survived the massacre of his family, settled in Konoha, and formed a close friendship with Uzumaki Naruto while training with the Lingyu Blade. When a Kurama Clan conflict drew him into a…

Chapters 2–2625 summaries

Arc 2From Yakumo to Anbu

Ueno Kei survived the Kurama Clan crisis, learned that Kurama Yakumo had wanted him to live, and accepted Sarutobi Hiruzen as his teacher. He joined the Anbu, trained with the Scroll of Sealing, and…

Chapters 27–5125 summaries

Arc 3The Thunder Sword and the Ice Mirrors

Ueno Kei completed his mission in the Land of Tea, killing Aoi Rokushō and taking the Sword of the Thunder God before returning toward Konoha. In the Land of Waves, he joined Kakashi’s battle against…

Chapters 52–7625 summaries

Arc 4The Chunin Exams Begin

Ueno Kei returned from his mission, faced Danzō’s attempt to win him over, and became chief examiner for the Chunin Exams. When Orochimaru attacked during the second stage, Kei fought him, survived…

Chapters 77–10125 summaries

Arc 5The Anbu Commander

Ueno Kei became the Third Hokage’s chosen Anbu successor and led a border mission that uncovered Orochimaru’s plot and cost Konoha four lives. Back in Konoha, Kei learned of a possible path to Sage…

Chapters 102–12625 summaries

Arc 6The Hokage’s Passing

Ueno Kei returned to Konoha as Naruto fought Neji, then faced the invasion that killed Sarutobi Hiruzen and the grief and political struggle that followed. After confronting Itachi and Kisame, Kei saw…

Chapters 127–15125 summaries

Arc 7From Sasuke to the Land of Snow

Ueno Kei helped Tsunade take office, dealt with Sasuke’s defection, and secured the Land of Waves for the Land of Fire amid a conflict with Kirigakure. He then began escorting Princess Kazahana Koyuki…

Chapters 152–17625 summaries

Arc 8The Snow Princess and Kyoto

Ueno Kei helped Kazahana Yuki reclaim the Land of Snow, then returned to Konoha and resumed missions that cemented his fearsome reputation. In Kyoto, he investigated Shimura Danzō’s movements and…

Chapters 177–20125 summaries

Arc 9Gaara’s Rescue and Tenchi Bridge

Ueno Kei joined the mission to rescue Gaara, then returned to Konoha and set out with Naruto’s team to find Sasuke. At Orochimaru’s hideout, he stopped Naruto’s rampage at great cost to himself, and…

Chapters 202–22725 summaries

Arc 10Danzō’s Fall and a New Mission

Ueno Kei killed Shimura Danzō after Tsunade died, then recovered and agreed to help manage Konoha as Hatake Kakashi became Sixth Hokage. As an undead army threatened the Land of Swamps, Kakashi sent…

Chapters 228–25225 summaries

Arc 11Moryo’s Defeat and Akatsuki’s Next Move

Ueno Kei, Naruto, and their allies reached the sealing altar, where they defeated Moryo and confronted the masked man who stole part of his soul. Back in Konoha, Kei warned the leaders about Akatsuki…

Chapters 253–27725 summaries

Arc 12The Fall of Itachi

As Konoha prepared for Akatsuki and Naruto began learning Sage Arts, Ueno Kei led a mission to bring Sasuke back. Sasuke defeated Itachi but fainted, and Tobi escaped with him while Ueno Kei stayed…

Chapters 278–30225 summaries

Arc 13Kei’s Return and the Kage Summit

Ueno Kei survived Pain’s attack through Hamura Otsutsuki’s intervention and returned as the Five Kage gathered to confront Akatsuki. At the summit, Kei stood against the other villages’ threats to…

Chapters 303–32725 summaries

Arc 14The Fourth Great Ninja War

Ueno Kei and the Five Kage faced Tobi’s declaration of war, while Ueno Kei protected Naruto and arranged for him to train with Killer B. As Naruto learned to control the Nine-Tails’ chakra, Ueno Kei…

Chapters 328–35325 summaries

Arc 15Otsutsuki and Moryo

Ueno Kei joined the Allied Forces as new Otsutsuki enemies arrived, pursued Black Zetsu’s offer, and fought Moryo. The arc ended with Moryo weakened and Ueno Kei confronting him after he escaped the…

Chapters 354–37925 summaries