Chapter Summaries

Sen Chisato impressed the commanders by identifying a possible Sand Ninja supply-line attack, and Orochimaru assigned Jiraiya, Nara Shikaku, and Namikaze Minato to search for the infiltrators. Chisato was ordered to accompany Minato south, leaving him confused.

• Orochimaru asked Sen Chisato to fight Namikaze Minato, but Minato and Jiraiya prevented the match after Chisato demonstrated his immense chakra.
• Nara Shikaku suggested that Rasa might have sent the Sand Ninja to die as part of a struggle for power in Sunagakure.
• Sen Chisato proposed that the Sand Ninja could be targeting Konoha's supply lines, and Orochimaru warned that pursuing them could leave the base camp vulnerable.
• Orochimaru assigned Jiraiya, Nara Shikaku, and Namikaze Minato to search north, east, and south for the infiltrators.
• Orochimaru ordered Sen Chisato to accompany Minato, who protested that traveling south would take him farther from the Land of Fields.

Sen Chisato joined Namikaze Minato and Team Minato for a mission, provoking Uchiha Obito and sizing up the team. He introduced himself as their Uncle Master, leaving Obito stunned as they set out.

• Sen Chisato declined Minato's offer to leave him behind and met Team Minato outside the tent.
• Obito confronted Sen Chisato, then bickered with Kakashi until Minato and Sen Chisato stopped their fight.
• Sen Chisato focused on Rin and considered how her future death would affect Obito.
• Minato led the team out, while Sen Chisato teased Obito about being replaced before revealing he was there to support the mission.
• Sen Chisato told Team Minato to call him Uncle Master, shocking Obito.

Sen Chisato provoked and swiftly defeated Uchiha Obito, then warned Team Minato about battlefield danger and defended his teacher, Orochimaru. He left the encounter believing the first step of his plan was complete, while Obito tried to hide how badly Chisato’s killing intent had frightened him.

• Uchiha Obito doubted that Orochimaru would choose Sen Chisato as a student, and Chisato mocked him for being noticed by Namikaze Minato.
• Obito charged at Chisato, who quickly pinned him down and held a blade to his neck.
• Chisato released killing intent, warned Obito that carelessness on a battlefield could be fatal, and told Kakashi not to stare at him.
• Chisato defended Orochimaru and offered to train Kakashi, but Minato instead cautioned him against releasing killing intent casually.
• Nohara Rin helped Obito up, and Obito claimed he had been thinking over Chisato’s warning rather than being frightened.

Team Minato and Sen Chisato reviewed their mission to sweep Sand Ninja infiltrators from the rear and settled in for the night. Namikaze Minato asked why Sen Chisato had provoked Obito, and Sen Chisato explained that he wanted his talented comrades to learn and survive longer on the battlefield.

• Team Minato and Sen Chisato checked reports showing no Sand Ninja had infiltrated their assigned area and discussed how to proceed.
• Sen Chisato advised sweeping their area according to plan rather than searching exhaustively for every straggler, while Minato reminded Kakashi that the Hokage could handle threats reaching the Land of Fire.
• Sen Chisato took the first half of the night watch so he could rest, and Namikaze Minato took the second half.
• After the others fell asleep, Namikaze Minato asked Sen Chisato why he had provoked Obito throughout the day.
• Sen Chisato said he wanted his talented comrades to learn their weaknesses and survive longer on the battlefield.

Sen Chisato began training Team Minato to strengthen his ties to the team and prepare to interfere with Uchiha Madara’s plans. He tested Kakashi, Nohara Rin, and Uchiha Obito by sending them after five Sand Ninja, including a Jonin, and all three headed into the forest.

• Sen Chisato accepted Namikaze Minato’s request to train Kakashi and the others, then planned ways to strengthen Team Minato and contact them.
• Uchiha Obito objected to training under Sen Chisato, while Hatake Kakashi admitted Sen Chisato was stronger than him.
• Sen Chisato challenged Uchiha Obito to prove himself by confronting five Sand Ninja, including a Jonin, in the forest.
• Hatake Kakashi rushed ahead alone, and Nohara Rin followed to support him.
• Uchiha Obito hesitated, then ran after Nohara Rin when Sen Chisato mocked him.

Twelve-year-old Kakashi fought a group of Sand Ninja while Sen Chisato and Minato watched his skills and worried about his mindset. After killing two enemies, Kakashi struggled against their Jonin leader and began to run out of stamina.

• Kakashi ambushed five Sand Ninja, killing one before the survivors regrouped and attacked him.
• Kakashi used a Shadow Clone to evade the Jonin’s strike, then killed another Sand Ninja with the Headhunter Jutsu.
• The Sand Jonin unleashed Wind Style: Wind Killing Array and advanced on Kakashi while two subordinates supported him from a distance.
• Sen Chisato and Minato watched Kakashi’s battle and discussed his abilities, his isolation, and his father’s death.
• Kakashi fought the Jonin with swords, but his smaller frame and dwindling stamina left him falling behind.

Kakashi was overwhelmed by a Sand Hidden Jonin and two other Sand Ninja until Nohara Rin arrived and interrupted the killing blow. Uchiha Obito joined them and charged the enemies, while Namikaze Minato and Sen Chisato watched from the shadows.

• The Sand Hidden Jonin wore Kakashi down with relentless attacks, and Kakashi used a Great Fireball Technique to escape before the other Sand Ninja struck him with wind and Explosive Tags.
• The injured Kakashi staggered up, but the Sand Hidden Jonin raised his blade to kill him.
• Namikaze Minato prepared to rescue Kakashi, but Sen Chisato stopped him, saying crucial support had arrived.
• Nohara Rin threw Kunai with Explosive Tags to force the Sand Hidden Jonin to retreat, then helped Kakashi escape.
• Uchiha Obito arrived, mocked Kakashi, then charged at the three Sand Ninja.

Obito recklessly pursued the Sand Ninja and nearly died protecting Nohara Rin, but Sen Chisato and Namikaze Minato arrived in time to save them. Sen Chisato killed the Sand Hidden Jonin and asked Kakashi if he had seen how he fought.

• Kakashi urged Nohara Rin to stop Obito from chasing the Sand Ninja, but Obito ignored her and attacked the Sand Hidden Jonin.
• The Sand Hidden Jonin knocked Obito down and raised his blade to kill him, so Nohara Rin shielded Obito with her body.
• Sen Chisato caught the blade in his left hand while Namikaze Minato arrived, reassured Nohara Rin, and went after the other two Sand Ninja.
• Sen Chisato fought the Sand Hidden Jonin with a series of ninjutsu and blade attacks, then killed him by cutting his throat.
• Kakashi arrived in time to witness the fight, and Sen Chisato asked him, "Did you see that?"

After helping Team Minato survive the battle, Sen Chisato prepared to bury the Sand Ninja while Nohara Rin treated his wound and thanked him for saving her and Obito. Namikaze Minato returned with two enemy corpses, and Sen Chisato asked him to fetch the two Sand Ninja Kakashi had defeated before beginning special training for the team.

• Obito recovered from the fight, while Kakashi remembered Sen Chisato's sword techniques and resolved to repay his help through his actions.
• Nohara Rin cleaned and bandaged Sen Chisato's palm, then bowed and thanked him for saving her and Obito.
• Nohara Rin moved on to treat Kakashi, and Sen Chisato decided not to test her patience before putting Team Minato through special training.
• Namikaze Minato returned with two Sand Ninja corpses and explained that he had checked in with his teacher and headquarters.
• Sen Chisato asked Namikaze Minato to bring over the two Sand Ninja Kakashi had defeated, and Namikaze Minato agreed.

After the Sand Ninja were buried, Sen Chisato confronted Uchiha Obito over his reckless behavior and the danger he had put Rin in. Obito finally recognized his mistakes and felt remorse, and Sen Chisato then turned his attention to Kakashi.

• Sen Chisato and Namikaze Minato joined Kakashi, Rin, and Obito after the Sand Ninja were buried and Kakashi's injuries were bandaged.
• Sen Chisato and Kakashi mocked Obito for his poor performance, prompting Obito to defend his Uchiha heritage and threaten Sen Chisato.
• Sen Chisato dodged Obito's punch, tripped him, and challenged his claims that he only needed to get stronger to avoid fear.
• Sen Chisato reminded Obito that his recklessness had nearly gotten Rin killed, leading Obito to feel guilty and ashamed.
• Sen Chisato told Obito that Rin's willingness to save a teammate showed courage, then turned to confront Kakashi.

Sen Chisato challenged Kakashi’s belief that missions must come before comrades and helped him reconsider Hatake Sakumo’s choices. Kakashi finally accepted that his father had been a hero and realized he had understood him all along.

• Sen Chisato told Kakashi that his real problem was his distrust of comrades and his rigid devotion to completing missions.
• Sen Chisato argued that comrades and other people were the village and its future, and explained why the Second Hokage had sacrificed himself to protect his disciples.
• Kakashi began thinking of his father, but Sen Chisato called Hatake Sakumo a hero and urged him to ask what others thought of him.
• Namikaze Minato, Nohara Rin, and Uchiha Obito praised Sakumo, with Obito teasing Kakashi by comparing him unfavorably to his father.
• Kakashi broke down in tears and realized he had understood and agreed with his father’s choices.

Sen Chisato evaluated Team Minato after their battle and began planning the next stage of their training. He gave Nohara Rin three ninjutsu scrolls and assigned Uchiha Obito and Kakashi combat-experience training as the team prepared to travel.

• Sen Chisato told Nohara Rin that her main weakness was being too weak, while praising how she had acted during the battle.
• Sen Chisato and Namikaze Minato agreed that Team Minato needed combat experience and discussed training plans beside a stream.
• Sen Chisato and Namikaze Minato gave Nohara Rin three ninjutsu scrolls suited to her chakra nature and support role.
• Sen Chisato told Uchiha Obito and Kakashi to put on weights and announced that they would train while traveling.

Sen Chisato pushed Obito through an exhausting weighted run while advising Kakashi on how to adapt the Hatake Sword Technique to his changing body. Obito passed out but broke through his limits, then woke at sunset to learn Rin was preparing a special meal for him.

• Sen Chisato doubled Obito's weights and urged him to keep running, while Kakashi considered how to improve his swordsmanship.
• Sen Chisato told Kakashi to adjust the Hatake Sword Technique's movements to suit his current body rather than add new techniques.
• Obito collapsed from exhaustion, and Minato said he had broken through his limits and would be stronger when he woke.
• Rin checked Obito and confirmed he was only worn out, while Sen Chisato wondered whether Obito needed heavier weights.
• Obito dreamed of searching for his missing companions, then woke as Sen Chisato explained that Rin and Minato had gone to cook him a special meal.

Sen Chisato teased Obito into drinking a foul medicinal brew and arranged to make his training and doses more demanding. He then began teaching Nohara Rin how to use the Water Body Flicker Technique to protect herself.

• Obito woke up aching, but tried to convince Nohara Rin he was fine by jumping around until Sen Chisato poked his waist and knocked him down.
• Nohara Rin brought Obito medicine, and Sen Chisato persuaded her to give him an increasingly larger daily dose, promising to find more herbs.
• Sen Chisato considered Obito a valuable trainee whose growth would benefit him, and he also wanted Nohara Rin to survive until he arrived in the future conflict.
• Nohara Rin admitted she had memorized three technique scrolls but could not perform their jutsu, so Sen Chisato told her to focus on Minato's techniques.
• Sen Chisato explained how the Water Body Flicker Technique could help Nohara Rin escape danger, then began teaching her its principles.

After half a month of training and six battles, Team Minato had become more coordinated, and Kakashi had grown ready to lead the team. As the sweep mission neared its end at the border between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Fire, Sen Chisato sensed something and told Obito he had one last chance to prove himself.

• Team Minato improved through six battles and reviews led by Namikaze Minato and Sen Chisato.
• Sen Chisato tested Obito on how to handle enemies, then knocked him down for giving the wrong answer; Rin explained that he should set a trap before attempting an ambush.
• Rin told Obito that Kakashi would likely lead the team on future missions because Minato might be too busy to train them.
• Namikaze Minato and Sen Chisato announced that the team had reached the border between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Fire, bringing the mission and special training to an end.
• Sen Chisato sensed something and told Obito he had one last chance to prove himself.

Sen Chisato and Namikaze Minato learned that Sand Hidden had launched a major attack on Konoha, so they hurried to strike the remaining Sand Ninja. Sen Chisato unleashed a devastating assault that left only a few survivors staring at the wreckage.

• Sen Chisato identified about thirty Sand Ninja stragglers, but Namikaze Minato received Jiraiya’s message that Sand Hidden had attacked Konoha and killed over a hundred Konoha ninja.
• Sen Chisato and Namikaze Minato decided to return to the front line, while Sen Chisato told Obito, Kakashi, and Rin to watch his attack.
• Namikaze Minato gave Sen Chisato thirty Flying Thunder God kunai, and Sen Chisato created nine Shadow Clones before surrounding the Sand Ninja.
• Sen Chisato and his clones launched ten Great Fireballs, then followed with Wind Release: Pressure Damage, devastating nearly a kilometer of forest.
• A few Sand Ninja survived the explosions and stared at the wasteland, with one asking if the destruction was divine punishment.

Sen Chisato returned to the front-line camp with Namikaze Minato and Team Minato after wiping out enemy ninjas, then learned that Hyuga Hihi had died in battle. Sarutobi Hakuba led Sen Chisato to Hihi’s body so he could fulfill Hihi’s dying wish.

• Sen Chisato realized his attacks had destroyed more than twenty enemy ninjas and that Namikaze Minato’s Flying Thunder God Kunai were scattered across the battlefield.
• Namikaze Minato retrieved his Kunai, then used the Flying Thunder God Technique to take Sen Chisato and Team Minato back to the front-line camp.
• Sen Chisato told Namikaze Minato not to die, and Minato understood the remark as a sign of goodwill.
• Sarutobi Hakuba told Sen Chisato that Hyuga Hihi had died in the previous night’s battle and that Hihi’s body remained at the camp by his dying wish.
• Sen Chisato followed Sarutobi Hakuba to see Hihi’s body while Kakashi stopped Nohara Rin from following.

Sen Chisato buried Hyuga Hihi and received an incomplete Byakugan with the potential to awaken into the Tenseigan. After Nohara Rin comforted him, he returned to Konoha Base Camp, where urgent intelligence revealed Cloud Hidden was sending reinforcements toward the Land of Fields.

• Sen Chisato buried Hyuga Hihi and received an incomplete Byakugan from the system, with a chance of awakening the Tenseigan.
• Sen Chisato put on Hyuga Hihi's Forehead Protector and reflected on the keepsake as a gift from a comrade who had trusted him.
• Nohara Rin hugged Sen Chisato to comfort him, while Uchiha Obito grew jealous and Kakashi warned him not to wish for his death.
• Sen Chisato returned to Konoha Base Camp with Team Minato and entered the Command Tent with Namikaze Minato.
• Orochimaru's intelligence revealed that Cloud Hidden was sending a large number of reinforcements toward the Land of Fields.

As Sand Hidden attacked Konoha, Orochimaru reassigned Namikaze Minato to counter threats on another front, while Sen Chisato asked to contract with Orochimaru’s summon. Orochimaru helped him sign the Ryūchi Cave summoning scroll, and Sen Chisato attempted his first summon.

• Sen Chisato sensed large chakra surges as Sand Hidden launched an attack, and Orochimaru ordered Konoha’s units to engage and defend the camp.
• Orochimaru learned that Iwagakure had sent reinforcements to the Land of Grass, so Namikaze Minato left to respond using Jiraiya’s Flying Thunder God Mark.
• Sen Chisato asked Orochimaru to help him contract with Manda, explaining that he wanted the summon for Uchiha Obito.
• Orochimaru agreed to let Sen Chisato try, then showed him how to sign the Ryūchi Cave summoning scroll with blood.
• Sen Chisato performed the Summoning Jutsu by slapping his bloody hand against the table.

Sen Chisato arranged for Black Fang to protect Nohara Rin, then accepted Orochimaru’s order to take over Namikaze Minato’s mission. He led the doubtful Surprise Attack Squad toward the Land of Wind.

• Sen Chisato asked Black Fang to watch over someone in danger and use the Reverse Summoning Jutsu to bring him to them.
• Orochimaru assigned Sen Chisato to take over Namikaze Minato’s previous mission, and Sen Chisato accepted.
• Sen Chisato gave Black Fang to Nohara Rin as thanks for treating and comforting him, while Uchiha Obito was stopped from making a contract with Ryūchi Cave.
• Namikaze Minato departed with Team Minato after promising Uchiha Obito he could consider a Mount Myoboku contract when he was older.
• Sen Chisato joined the Surprise Attack Squad, ordered them to move out, and led the roughly twenty ninjas toward the Land of Wind.