Zhou Cheng

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Zhou Cheng 1 47 91
Alias	Big Brother Zhou Cheng 159, Little Cheng Zhou 91, Zhou Yu (reported alias) 84
Age (Apparent)	Looks sixteen or seventeen years old before his later body-swap-related transformation 91 219
Gender	Male (implied by context)
Clan	Uchiha lineage 49
Status	Transmigrant from another world; later a Fate Guide tasked with saving another world from dark forces 1 219
Affiliation	Initially operates in the Uchiha district of Konohagakure; later acts independently within the village's sphere, cooperates with Konoha allies, and fights alongside an interworld alliance 1 161 170 185 222
Primary Summon	Tyranitar (a quasi-God-level Pokémon summoned via a system scroll) 47 48 91
Other Summons	Charizard, including Mega Charizard X 54 70 165
Core Abilities	Awakened Flame-Flame Fruit (produces sun-temperature flames) 48; Goro Goro no Mi (lightning powers) 134; Earth-shaking stomps via Tyranitar 91; Medical techniques (e.g., healing Choji’s fist) 118; Lightning affinity from absorbing Thunder Stones 48; Sage Art: Wood Style, Rasengan, powerful Fire Style techniques, swordsmanship, and rune-based transformed power 179 181 182 219 228
System-Provided Tools	Blind Boxes (Green, Blue, Purple) that grant rewards like Chakra Fruits, skill cards, and jade cards; Scrolls for summoning and power boosts; Resurrection Cards 1 85 118 159 174
Personality & Traits	Cunning and manipulative (poses as a death-seeker to break system limitations) 1; arrogant and dismissive of authority (disrespects Hokage and Danzo) 48 91; stubborn and willing to force his conditions 91; shows compassion (soothes a kitten, helps a youth, treats Choji, and protects allies) 159 170 118 182; immense physical durability, though later threats can injure him 1 47 85 118 238 245
Notable Feats	Rewards anyone who inflicts damage on him 1 84 85 159; separates squabbling factions with Tyranitar’s fissures 91; defeats all challengers in an arena and mentors a talented youth 170; engages multiple Anbu and high-level ninjas without being hurt 134; defeats Deepa, destroys Danzo’s Anbu Black Ops with a light orb, and helps defeat threats connected to the Resurrection Technique 143 187 194 208
Later Mission	Chosen by Guchuan of the Guides of Fate to enter another world and oppose dark forces, where he becomes a leading combatant of an alliance 219 222

Physical Description

Zhou Cheng presents a deceptively unassuming appearance that belies his overwhelming physical power. He looks like a youthful, ordinary young man, his face smooth and seemingly ageless due to a high-grade beauty-preserving bead he possesses 77. During his early time in Konohagakure, his physique appears almost impossible to harm: he withstands Might Guy's Morning Peacock, Tsunade's full-strength blows, Amaterasu, and powerful ninjutsu without visible injury 75 76 105 118. This resilience is reinforced by the Kaido Physique he obtained, granting him the legendary endurance of the "Strongest Creature in the World" from another world, including extraordinary regenerative capabilities 75.

His later encounters reveal that this protection is not universally absolute. Opponents and phenomena beyond the scale of his early Arena challengers can cut, exhaust, or severely wound him, particularly during his journeys beyond Konoha 238 240 245. Following the unstable power surge and body swap connected to the Sage of Six Paths, light flows beneath his skin and silver, rune-like patterns become visible across his body 218 219. His transformed state can emit golden light, rapidly heal his wounds, and create an imposing presence likened to that of a god of war 223 228.

When provoked or focused, he can radiate a powerful aura that shocks even elite shinobi like Kakashi and Guy, and his calm, composed demeanor on the Arena stands in stark contrast to the awe and fear his presence inspires in onlookers 159 28 76. Despite his immense power, he retains a gentle, almost boyish quality, capable of soothing a stray kitten with a quiet touch 159.

• Indestructible Diamond Body: His core physical trait, a hardened physique that has enabled him to withstand attacks such as Tsunade's strength, Amaterasu, and Choji's Partial Multi-Size Technique without injury in the Arena 75 28 104 118.
• Kaido Physique: A secondary layer of endurance from the One Piece world, granting him the ability to withstand extreme assaults and regenerate from damage at an astonishing rate 75.
• Super Saiyan Constitution: A latent ability from the Dragon Ball world that can multiply his power fifty-fold above his normal state when activated, though it requires sufficient S-Cells 75.
• Youthful Appearance: Maintained by a high-grade beauty-preserving bead, which delays aging and keeps his skin smooth, giving him the look of a very young man 77.
• Altered Body and Runes: Following his body swap and loss of control, his body manifests flowing light beneath the skin and silver rune-like patterns linked to an ancient clan ritual 218 219.
• Deceptive Build: Though he appears lean and unassuming, his body is dense and muscular, capable of casually crushing a ninja with his summon and deflecting a Chidori with a single finger 85 155.
• Powerful Aura: When he chooses to release his ki, his presence causes the air to feel heavy, eliciting instinctive combat reflexes from Kakashi and Guy, who recognize his overwhelming strength 159.
• Calm and Gentle Demeanor: In contrast to his destructive potential, he often appears relaxed, smiling, and even can show kindness, as when he pets a stray kitten and offers to help a youth from a remote village 159 170.
• Visible Vulnerability: His later battles against Carl and other interworld opponents leave him visibly wounded and exhausted, showing that his durability has practical limits against sufficiently powerful enemies 238 240 245.

Background

Zhou Cheng is a transmigrant who awoke in the Uchiha clan district, initially appearing frail and desperate as he sought death in order to break the protective shield of an unexplained system 1. To achieve this, he set up a makeshift fighting ring, offering rewards to anyone who could inflict damage on him, with the severity of the injury determining the prize 1. This "seeking death" charade, however, revealed a cunning and strategic mind: he deliberately provoked stronger opponents to accelerate the shield-breaking process and to accumulate valuable resources from the system's Blind Box rewards 29 24.

His motivations evolved from mere desperation into a calculated pursuit of power—he consumed Chakra Fruits, studied Genjutsu manuals, and developed an indestructible physique, the "Indestructible Diamond Body" derived from the Kaido Physique training card, all while maintaining a calm, almost taunting demeanor 24 75 91. Despite his overwhelming strength, Zhou Cheng also displayed compassion, intervening to save Shisui Uchiha from Danzo and later deciding to help a talented youth from a struggling village, actions that hint at a deeper desire to mentor and reshape the world around him 54 170.

After pausing the Arena to pursue a way to revive Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, Zhou Cheng began researching resurrection techniques with Tsunade. His research led him to Uchiha-related clues, a controller whose hand seals resembled the sought-after technique, and eventually a fragment bearing key Resurrection Technique symbols 174 181 185. He and his allies repeatedly defended this fragment from enemies including Orochimaru and unknown ninja forces, while facing increasingly dangerous supernatural threats 185 194 201.

The fragment, crystal-related energy, and an unstable transformation later caused Zhou Cheng's power to run out of control. With support from Tsunade, Uzuki Yugao, Jiraiya, and Fugaku, he regained control by recalling an ancient clan ritual connected to the markings on his body 218 219. Guchuan subsequently identified him as a Fate Guide and assigned him to save another world from dark forces 219. In that world, Zhou Cheng became a central fighter and leader among allies such as Aisha, A Man, Lilian, Maso, and Goodman, confronting Black Fiend, shadow creatures, Carl, and the barbarian tribe 222 223 228 245.

Ultimately, his background is that of a transmigrant leveraging a system's rewards to break his own limitations, driven by a mix of survival instinct, ambition for power, and a growing sense of responsibility toward those he encounters.

Abilities and Skills

Indestructible Diamond Body

Zhou Cheng’s primary defensive ability is the Indestructible Diamond Body, a physical cultivation method that renders him virtually immune to nearly all conventional forms of attack. He obtained this constitution through a Kaido Physique Training Card from a Red Blind Box, granting him the physique of Kaido, the “Strongest Creature in the World,” which can withstand extreme physical force and possesses astonishing regenerative abilities. Additionally, he gained the Super Saiyan constitution from the Dragon Ball world, allowing him to explosively increase his power up to fifty times his normal state in short bursts 75.

This combined physiology makes him immune to direct blows from even the most powerful shinobi in his early Arena battles: Tsunade’s Strength Enhancement Technique, which deals massive damage to any target, leaves him completely unmoved 19 44 76 126. Similarly, Might Guy’s Morning Peacock fails to injure him 75. The body also grants extraordinary resistance to ninjutsu; when Hiruzen Sarutobi attacks with Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet, Zhou Cheng stands unharmed 86. He can also break genjutsu effortlessly, as demonstrated when Kurenai Yuhi attempts to trap him in an illusion and he simply dispels it 169. The regenerative properties of the Kaido physique ensure that damage he does sustain can heal rapidly, as illustrated by his golden-light transformation during the battle against Black Fiend 75 223.

• Applications:

  • Withstands extreme physical damage from taijutsu masters like Tsunade and Guy 19 75 126.
  • Resists elemental ninjutsu, including high-level fire techniques 86.
  • Breaks genjutsu without visible effort, nullifying illusion-based attacks 169.
  • Regenerative factor enables rapid healing of injuries, particularly while empowered by his transformed golden light 75 223.
  • Super Saiyan constitution allows a temporary 50× power boost for offense or defense 75.
  • Acts as a psychological weapon, demoralizing opponents who fail to harm him 76 126.

• Limitations:

  • The defense is not absolute against every form of attack. Interworld enemies and powerful supernatural opponents have inflicted cuts, exhaustion, and severe wounds upon him 238 240 245.
  • The Super Saiyan power boost cannot be activated freely, as it requires sufficient S-Cells; the scarcity of S-Cells in his current world limits its use 75.
  • The body does not prevent the system’s own damage tracking; Zhou Cheng still receives damage numbers from hits, indicating that the system quantifies the force applied, even if it causes no immediate injury 73 86.
  • His regenerative ability can be outpaced by prolonged combat or serious injuries, requiring support from allies such as Lilian in later battles 238 240.

Shield Mechanism

Zhou Cheng possesses a passive shield that absorbs damage directed at him. This shield is not a separate technique but an intrinsic property of his defensive system—every attack that hits him is converted into a damage value, and that damage is applied to the shield rather than to his flesh. The shield’s capacity appears to be extremely high, as even multi-thousand-point blows from Sannin and Kage-level shinobi fail to deplete it significantly 44 76 86 126. When the shield takes enough damage from a single attack, Zhou Cheng is rewarded with a Blind Box corresponding to the damage tier: blue for lower thresholds, purple for moderate, red for high, and presumably gold for exceptionally high damage 44 76 86.

The shield does not prevent him from moving or acting; he can still fight, use abilities, and interact normally while it is active 169. After receiving a Blind Box, the shield appears to reset or remain active, as he continues to fight without weakening 76 86. The shield also seems to generate these rewards automatically based on the damage dealt, meaning opponents can “earn” items for Zhou Cheng by attacking him, which paradoxically incentivizes them to try harder 76.

• Applications:

  • Converts incoming physical, chakra-based, and even mental damage into a quantifiable value, enabling precise measurement of an attacker’s power 19 73 86 106.
  • Generates Blind Boxes as rewards for Zhou Cheng when damage thresholds are met, providing him with valuable items such as the Kaido Physique Training Card and Mental Power Repair Card 75 105.
  • Allows Zhou Cheng to gauge an opponent’s strength without risk during conventional Arena challenges 76 126.
  • Can be used to recruit allies by tossing earned Blind Boxes to attackers, building trust and goodwill 76 155 157.
  • Its high capacity permits prolonged engagements against ordinary shinobi without visible weakening 169.

• Limitations:

  • The shield does not negate the damage value; it only absorbs the harm, meaning that extremely powerful attacks might eventually overwhelm it.
  • The shield’s threshold for generating Blind Boxes is fixed per attack; weaker attacks produce lower-tier or no boxes, limiting its reward potential against weak opponents 19.
  • Zhou Cheng cannot control which type of Blind Box he receives; it is determined by the damage rank, leading to occasional frustration when a high-damage hit barely misses a higher tier, such as 79,467 damage falling short of Gold rank 105.
  • The shield does not fully solve the danger posed by all nonstandard, interworld, or high-level phenomena, as Zhou Cheng is injured during later battles despite his earlier invulnerability 238 240 245.
  • Over-reliance on the shield might reduce his combat experience, though he shows no signs of neglect.

Physical Cultivation Mastery

Beyond his innate physique, Zhou Cheng has deep knowledge of physical cultivation methods, allowing him to not only train himself but also guide others. He revealed that the Indestructible Diamond Body is a result of a specific physical cultivation method, which he shared with Might Guy 75. He is intimately familiar with the Eight Inner Gates technique, knowing its progression and the irreversible damage that opening gates beyond the third causes 73. Zhou Cheng also demonstrated mastery of the Six Powers—a taijutsu system that includes abilities like walking on air and extreme speed—when he used them in front of Guy, showing that he has cultivated them to a very high level 74.

He is able to teach and transmit these techniques through the Blind Box rewards he gives to others, effectively spreading powerful martial arts across the Hidden Leaf 75 157. This mastery extends to understanding the weaknesses and limits of other physical techniques, allowing him to critique and improve the fighting styles of those who challenge him 73 157.

• Applications:

  • Can analyze and explain complex taijutsu systems, including the Eight Inner Gates and Six Powers, in detail 73 74.
  • Provides tailored training advice to fighters, such as encouraging Pakura to use her full strength or praising Sasuke’s perseverance 124 155.
  • Distributes cultivation resources, including Jade Cards, Power Pills, and Secret Technique Enhancement Cards, that directly improve the abilities of others 157 158 159.
  • Uses his knowledge to design challenges that maximize participant growth, such as allowing multiple attempts per day and rewarding effort 155 158.
  • His own physical cultivation allows him to fight for extended periods, as shown in the 300-round battle with Tsunade 169.
  • Combines hand-to-hand combat with advanced swordsmanship during his interworld mission 228 239.

• Limitations:

  • His knowledge is extensive but not omniscient; he may not be familiar with every niche ability in the ninja world.
  • The cultivation methods he shares are only as effective as the recipient’s effort; he cannot force others to train properly.
  • He cannot directly transfer his own physique to others; the Indestructible Diamond Body is a personal achievement, not a teachable technique in a single lesson 75.
  • The physical methods he uses require a baseline level of chakra and physical fitness; very weak individuals might not benefit immediately.

Ninjutsu Proficiency

Although Zhou Cheng’s primary strength lies in his physical defense and cultivation, he is also capable of using a broad range of ninjutsu. In his 300-round battle with Tsunade, Zhou Cheng employed ninjutsu against her, indicating a broad combat repertoire 169. He can also perform techniques that affect the environment, such as soothing a stray kitten, which implies a degree of chakra control 159. His immunity to most ninjutsu does not mean he cannot use them; rather, he often chooses to rely on his overwhelming physical power and system-based rewards.

His later battles reveal a far wider offensive arsenal. He uses Rasengan against the puppet controller, Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame to engulf the giant puppet, and Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique against unknown attackers 179 181 185. He can wield lightning and flames from the Goro Goro no Mi and Flame-Flame Fruit, including flame barriers strong enough to incinerate White Zetsu clones 134 161. Against the mysterious man, he employs Sage Art: Wood Style, creating wooden spears and a colossal wooden Buddha whose hands shatter the enemy’s barrier 182.

• Applications:

  • Can employ ninjutsu in combat when needed, including against Tsunade and later high-level enemies 169 181.
  • Uses Rasengan as a close-range chakra attack 181.
  • Uses destructive Fire Style techniques such as Majestic Destroyer Flame and Great Fireball Technique 179 185.
  • Wields lightning and flame abilities from his Devil Fruits, including high-temperature fire capable of destroying White Zetsu 134 161.
  • Employs Sage Art: Wood Style to generate wooden spears and a massive Buddha construct 182.
  • Displays fine chakra control in non-combat actions 159.
  • Understands the principles of various ninjutsu and can teach countermeasures, including breaking genjutsu 169.
  • Uses ninjutsu sparingly in the Arena, allowing his shield to generate rewards while reserving offensive options for special circumstances.

• Limitations:

  • His ninjutsu proficiency appears secondary to his physical abilities during most Arena challenges; he rarely relies on it as a primary tactic.
  • Large-scale techniques and powerful finishing moves impose substantial strain. The light-orb technique that erased Danzo’s Anbu leaves him pale and unsteady 187.
  • His chakra can become unstable after major transformations, causing uncontrolled energy discharge and collateral danger 218 219.
  • His preference for passive defense means he often does not initiate ninjutsu attacks, potentially ceding the initiative to opponents.

Resurrection Technique Research and Artifact Use

Zhou Cheng suspends his usual Arena activities in order to seek a method of resurrecting Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki. Although he possesses only one Resurrection Card, he intends to find or develop a resurrection technique that can restore the other as well 174. His research leads him to ancient documents, Uchiha-related symbols, and the hand seals used by a puppet controller, which closely resemble the records he has studied 174 181.

He later acquires and protects a fragment bearing key symbols of the Resurrection Technique. The fragment can react to powerful energy, resist the pull of dangerous phenomena when empowered by allied chakra, shatter a destructive rune core, and guide him toward further mysteries 185 193 208. Zhou Cheng also uses a mysterious crystal to emit a beam of light that defeats a giant beast 196.

• Applications:

  • Conducts sustained research into resurrection techniques and ancient Uchiha-related records 174.
  • Recognizes hand seals potentially connected to the Resurrection Technique during battle 181.
  • Protects the Resurrection Technique fragment from Orochimaru and hostile ninja forces 185 194.
  • Channels allied chakra into the fragment to resist an energy sphere’s suction 193.
  • Uses the fragment to destroy a rune’s core and disperse black mist 208.
  • Uses the crystal’s light to defeat a giant beast 196.

• Limitations:

  • Zhou Cheng has not yet completed a resurrection technique capable of reviving both Minato and Kushina 174.
  • The fragment’s reactions are volatile and poorly understood, attracting powerful enemies and generating dangerous energy phenomena 194 206.
  • Artifact-based techniques frequently require allied support or place significant physical strain on Zhou Cheng 193 208.

Fate Guide Power and Golden Transformation

Following the power surge associated with the fragment and his body swap, Zhou Cheng gains an unfamiliar force linked by Madara and Fugaku to the Sage of Six Paths 219. At first, this power is unstable: it erupts from his body, damages the surroundings, and nearly harms Iruka during an uncontrolled attempt to cast Fire Style 218 219. By recalling an ancient ritual and concentrating on the runes inscribed on his body, he learns to bring the power under control and demonstrates it by destroying a small mountain 219.

In the other world, Zhou Cheng draws upon this power through his sword and undergoes a golden transformation during his battle with Black Fiend. The transformation heals his injuries, replenishes his strength, projects golden light from his eyes and body, and enables him to reverse the battle’s momentum 222 223. He can also create a large circular rune array through his sword, which allies reinforce into a multicolored defensive shield against shadow creatures 224.

• Applications:

  • Channels a new rune-linked power associated with the Sage of Six Paths 219.
  • Uses memories of an ancient clan ritual to regulate his transformed chakra 219.
  • Demonstrates controlled destructive output sufficient to destroy a small mountain 219.
  • Transforms under intense pressure, healing wounds and greatly increasing combat power 223.
  • Enhances sword strikes with radiant energy capable of damaging Black Fiend 222 223.
  • Forms rune arrays that can be combined with allies’ powers into protective barriers 224.

• Limitations:

  • The power initially causes a berserk state, severe pain, and indiscriminate destruction 218.
  • Maintaining control requires concentration and support; Jiraiya’s sealing, Tsunade’s encouragement, and Uzuki Yugao’s chakra all contribute to his recovery 218.
  • His transformation does not guarantee victory against every opponent, as Black Fiend initially overwhelms him and later interworld foes can still wound him 222 238 245.
  • The exact source, long-term cost, and full limits of this power remain unclear.

Power Progression

Event/Chapter	Damage Dealt	Shield Remaining	Reward Tier
Ch.126: Tsunade's Full Effort	–24,518	Not specified	Purple
Ch.76: Tsunade's Training Request	–35,693	Not specified	Red
Ch.145: Itachi's Fire Style	12,334	Not specified	Purple
Ch.145: Itachi's Explosive Tags	10,234	Not specified	Purple
Ch.105: Itachi's Amaterasu	79,467	Not specified	Red
Ch.116: Shikamaru's Shadow Tag	2,123	Not specified	Blue
73: Might Guy's Third Gate Kick	8,453	Not specified	Blue
91: Unnamed Ninja's Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique	4,232	9,999,999,387,186	Blue
107: Shisui Uchiha's Attack	35,773	9,999,998,659,456	Purple
118: Choji's Spinach Pill-Enhanced Partial Multi-Size Technique	6,451	9,999,998,436,491	Blue
120: Might Guy's Shave-Accelerated Punch	8,521	9,999,998,407,970	Blue
122: Uchiha Izumi's Genjutsu	5,463	9,999,998,370,142	Blue
127: Tsunade's Strength Skill-Enhanced Attack	8,567	Not specified	Blue
150: Naruto's Wind Style Attack	2,534	9,999,998,221,101	Blue
150: Naruto's Second Wind Style Attack	3,023	9,999,998,218,078	Blue
159: Choji's Power Pill-Enhanced Second Attack	Purple-level damage; exact value not stated	Not specified	Purple
182: Sage Art: Wood Style Manifestation	Not quantified	Not applicable	None stated
187: Golden Light Orb Technique	Not quantified; completely erased Danzo's Anbu Black Ops	Not applicable	None stated
219: Rune-Guided Control of New Power	Destroyed a small mountain	Not applicable	None stated
223: Golden Transformation Against Black Fiend	Not quantified	Not applicable	None stated
224: Rune Array and Allied Barrier	Not quantified	Not applicable	None stated

Relationships

• Shisui Uchiha: Maintained a silent understanding with Zhou Cheng, cooperating when Zhou Cheng chose not to enter Uchiha territory. Zhou Cheng saved Shisui from Danzo's attack and showed concern for his well-being. 54 99
• Fugaku Uchiha: A tense, conflict-driven dynamic. Zhou Cheng mediated Fugaku's disputes with the Lord Third, eventually forcing Fugaku to accept the sealing of the Uchiha clan to prevent further bloodshed. Fugaku struggled between fighting and peace, ultimately yielding to Zhou Cheng's conditions. In later events, Fugaku becomes a battlefield ally who uses genjutsu to support Zhou Cheng and Tsunade while they protect the Resurrection Technique fragment. 84 96 97 185 194
• Lord Third (Hiruzen Sarutobi): Cautious and wary of Zhou Cheng's power, Hiruzen feared the instability he brought. Zhou Cheng mediated the Uchiha conflict and expressed disapproval of Hiruzen's past decisions, while Hiruzen considered recruiting him to boost Konoha's strength. 84 96 97
• Danzo: Antagonistic. Danzo attempted to recruit Zhou Cheng into Root and later framed him; Zhou Cheng provoked and taunted Danzo, saved Shisui from his attack, and warned the Lord Third about Danzo's schemes. Danzo's ambition and ruthlessness clashed with Zhou Cheng's invincibility. Zhou Cheng later destroys Danzo’s Anbu Black Ops with a powerful light-orb technique. 49 54 97 187
• Tsunade: Developed a close, affectionate relationship. Tsunade invited Zhou Cheng to stay with her, expressed growing feelings, and engaged in playful interactions. They collaborated on training, medical knowledge exchange, and resurrection research, while their Arena battle was filled with tension and mutual respect for each other's strength. Their relationship later becomes openly intimate, and Tsunade repeatedly supports him emotionally and physically during his unstable transformation and interworld battles. 82 138 140 169 174 218 219
• Uchiha Izumi: Developed feelings for Zhou Cheng after his cooking impressed the clan. Zhou Cheng offered to help her train, showing a mentor-like connection. She later suggests that they raise the stray kitten together. 82 159
• Uchiha Kiyoshi: The Uchiha Police Force captain deferred to Zhou Cheng, offering a property deed which Zhou Cheng declined. Kiyoshi recognized Zhou Cheng's potential value as an ally and showed political acumen. 25
• Uchiha Tadashi: Zhou Cheng conditionally forgave Tadashi's earlier grudge after his father's apology. Tadashi appeared remorseful and eager to make amends. 25
• Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu: These village advisors provoked Zhou Cheng's wrath by disrespecting him, leading him to threaten their lives. Their removal was later presented as part of Zhou Cheng's calculated effort to uproot Konoha's internal corruption. 133 137
• Kakashi Hatake: Tried to mediate Zhou Cheng's confrontation with the advisors but was easily overpowered. Kakashi showed concern for his comrades and used Kamui to protect them, though he was no match for Zhou Cheng's power. They later cooperate at the Arena, where Kakashi builds an Earth Style arena and receives rewards, deepening their practical partnership. 113 133 134
• Uzuki Yugao: Initially clashed with Zhou Cheng when he revealed knowledge of her secret sword technique. He easily defeated her, demonstrating a vast power gap and his arrogance. She later becomes a trusted ally, fights beside him against the puppet controller, helps stabilize his uncontrolled chakra, and remains part of his team during the Resurrection Technique conflict. 133 134 181 218 194
• Kurenai Yuhi: Challenged Zhou Cheng in the Arena using genjutsu, which he broke. He defeated her, and their battle highlighted the difference in their abilities. 169
• Pakura: Had a tense exchange with Zhou Cheng, inviting him to a ring in Sunagakure. Zhou Cheng agreed to consider it. Pakura later recognizes that Zhou Cheng’s strength vastly exceeds her own and regards him as a major danger within Konoha. 138 172
• Choji, Shikamaru, and Sasuke: Zhou Cheng watched their battle against Black Zetsu from a distance, intervening when necessary to trap and attack the enemy, acting as a powerful but detached ally. He also mentors them through Arena rewards, supplying Sasuke with learning cards and Spirit Ring, Shikamaru with a secret-technique enhancement, and Choji with strength-enhancing items. 104 155 158 161
• Iruka Umino: Iruka respects Zhou Cheng’s influence on Konoha and worries for him during the later power crisis. Zhou Cheng’s uncontrolled chakra accidentally endangers and injures Iruka, highlighting the danger of his unstable transformed power. 122 219
• Jiraiya: Becomes one of Zhou Cheng’s key supporters during the crisis caused by his berserk power. Jiraiya uses a powerful sealing technique to suppress Zhou Cheng’s rampage and later accompanies the group during their Resurrection Technique-related journey. 218 201
• Orochimaru: An adversarial yet complicated contact. Orochimaru demands the Resurrection Technique fragment and fights Zhou Cheng, but later proposes cooperation based on knowledge of the fragment’s secret. After Zhou Cheng defeats a giant beast with the crystal, the two study it together before disappearing. 194 196
• Guchuan: A representative of the Guides of Fate who identifies Zhou Cheng’s greater responsibility and assigns him the mission of saving another world from dark forces. 219
• Aisha: A close interworld ally who repeatedly fights at Zhou Cheng’s side. She admires his courage and strength, expresses concern when he is injured, and develops an ambiguous attraction to him during their journey. 222 235 240 245
• A Man: A resourceful interworld companion who trusts Zhou Cheng’s leadership. He supports Zhou Cheng through combat, uses tools such as a Flashbang to create openings, and helps navigate traps and hostile territory. 222 228 238 239
• Lilian: A priestess and ally whose magic repeatedly supports Zhou Cheng’s team. Lilian heals him after serious injuries, assists against Black Fiend, and joins Aisha and A Man in relying on Zhou Cheng’s leadership. 223 238 240
• Maso: An alliance member with a mentor-like attitude toward Zhou Cheng. Maso expresses pride in Zhou Cheng’s growth and supports his leadership in the fight against demonic forces. 222 223
• Goodman: Initially an enemy who sadistically controls deadly traps within his castle. After Zhou Cheng defeats him, Goodman later assists the group against Carl by using his traps and exposing her deception to the barbarian tribe. 239 242 245
• Carl: A powerful interworld adversary and castle guardian. She repeatedly clashes with Zhou Cheng, later betrays him before the barbarian tribe, and severely wounds him with a surprise attack. 238 242 245