Chapter Summaries

Kiyoshi defeated Asuma Sarutobi in a genjutsu spar, earning an entry that let his Chakra Flow coat weapons with Fire Release. He explained Asuma’s mistake and demonstrated Lightning Release: Blazing Flash.

• Rin Nohara asked Kurenai Yuhi what Kiyoshi liked, hoping to win his favor and continue learning from him.
• Asuma Sarutobi tried to trap Kiyoshi in a genjutsu, but Kiyoshi had already caught him in an illusion and placed a kunai at his neck.
• Asuma Sarutobi admitted defeat and asked how he had lost, while the watching students recognized Kiyoshi’s skill.
• Kiyoshi explained that Asuma had focused on his eyes and overlooked his hands, then gained the Chakra Flow: Fire Release entry for defeating him.
• Kiyoshi demonstrated Lightning Release: Blazing Flash to Asuma Sarutobi.

Kiyoshi Uchiha defeated Asuma Sarutobi in a genjutsu contest without using the Sharingan, impressing his classmates and instructor. Hiruzen Sarutobi reviewed Kiyoshi’s performance record and worried that the unsettled state of the Shinobi World foreshadowed danger.

• Kiyoshi Uchiha explained how his genjutsu had countered Asuma Sarutobi’s attempt to gain the initiative, then defeated him without using the Sharingan.
• Asuma Sarutobi accepted comfort from Kurenai Yuhi and took chips from Chōmaru Akimichi after returning to the crowd.
• Umino Iruka gathered the students, dismissed them to class, and marked Kiyoshi’s genjutsu as excellent on his confidential evaluation form.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi reviewed Kiyoshi’s evaluation and noted that he had defeated Asuma Sarutobi.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled that Kiyoshi had never learned ninjutsu and that investigations in the Land of Lightning had uncovered no similar case, then warned that a storm was coming.

Hiruzen Sarutobi marked Kiyoshi Uchiha for priority observation, while Asuma Sarutobi planned to challenge him again using Chakra Flow. Later, Kiyoshi helped Natsu Hyuga obtain squid sushi and brought her to the restaurant where its staff secretly reported his arrival to Samodo.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi added Kiyoshi Uchiha to the candidates he wanted to influence with the Will of Fire and marked him for priority observation.
• Asuma Sarutobi resolved to train his Chakra Flow and challenge Kiyoshi to a taijutsu duel.
• Kiyoshi Uchiha saw Ginka Hyuga slap and order Natsu Hyuga to buy squid sushi, then offered to help her.
• Kiyoshi took Natsu to the sushi restaurant, where Yukiyo Yasukawa recognized him and led them to a private room.
• Yukiyo Yasukawa reported Kiyoshi's arrival to Samodo, who ordered the staff to leave him alone.

Kiyoshi asked Natsu Hyuga about the Hyuga Clan’s main and branch families, then invited her to spar so he could test his abilities. Their fight began in a clearing, where Natsu used the Byakugan to discover Kiyoshi’s lightning-based body training and struggled to keep up with his attacks.

• Kiyoshi asked Natsu Hyuga whether the Hyuga Clan was divided into main and branch families, and she confirmed it.
• Kiyoshi asked Natsu to spar so he could test whether she would trigger a trait, and she agreed to fight outside after collecting her squid sushi.
• Natsu activated the Byakugan and saw the lightning coursing beneath Kiyoshi’s skin, recognizing his unusual method of body training.
• Kiyoshi dashed at Natsu, who defended herself with the basic Gentle Fist Art and chakra threads.
• Kiyoshi overwhelmed Natsu’s defense as he noted that her limited skills made her an easy opponent.

Kiyoshi defeated Natsu Hyuga in sparring and gained the Dark Walker Entry before planting the idea of freedom in her mind. On his way home, he met a red-haired woman wearing the Uzumaki Clan crest, who was surprised he could see in the dark.

• Kiyoshi used the Substitution Technique to defeat Natsu Hyuga and gained the Dark Walker (White) Entry.
• Kiyoshi pointed out a weakness in Natsu Hyuga's defense, and she admitted she believed the Caged Bird Curse Mark protected the Hyuga Clan.
• Kiyoshi suggested that a trapped bird might try to peck open its cage, leaving Natsu Hyuga quietly pondering the possibility of freedom.
• Natsu Hyuga left with her gift box, and Kiyoshi headed home while thinking about his future after Early Graduation.
• Kiyoshi encountered a red-haired woman wearing the Uzumaki Clan crest in a dim alley, and she asked how he could see the road so well.

Kiyoshi befriended Kushina while walking through Konoha and planned to use her as nourishment for his Eye Power. After mastering his studies, he applied for early graduation, prompting Kurenai to decide she wanted to graduate early too.

• Kiyoshi walked with Kushina through a dark alley, learned her name, and listened as she related to his experience of arriving in Konoha.
• Natsu Hyuga told Ginka Hyuga that she had encountered Kiyoshi, and Ginka ordered her to stay away from the Uchiha.
• Kiyoshi and Kushina parted ways, and Minato Namikaze arrived to meet Kushina.
• Kiyoshi mastered his academy and Uchiha study materials, then applied for early graduation.
• Kurenai Yuhi heard that Kiyoshi planned to graduate early and decided to apply as well.

Kiyoshi Uchiha passed his early graduation exam and became a ninja, impressing Hiruzen Sarutobi and the examiners with his skill and praise for Konoha. Asuma Sarutobi then entered the exam room to take his own test while Kurenai Yuhi congratulated Kiyoshi.

• Asuma Sarutobi agreed to seek early graduation after Kurenai Yuhi said she believed Kiyoshi Uchiha could pass.
• Kiyoshi Uchiha passed the Substitution Technique exam before Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru, and the other examiners, then received a Konoha Ninja Headband.
• Kiyoshi Uchiha praised Konoha and its Will of Fire, and the Entry System awarded him the Early Graduation entry.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi let Asuma Sarutobi take his early graduation exam and considered placing him on Kiyoshi Uchiha's squad.
• Asuma Sarutobi drew the Clone Technique for his exam, while Kurenai Yuhi congratulated Kiyoshi Uchiha outside.

Kiyoshi graduated early and gained the Genius Scholar entry, while Kurenai Yuhi also passed her assessment. After spending time teaching Kurenai genjutsu, Kiyoshi visited Yakushi Nonō at Konoha Hospital to ask about learning Medical Arts.

• Kurenai Yuhi admitted she had considered early graduation, and Asuma Sarutobi emerged proudly displaying his Ninja Headband before Kurenai went in for her assessment.
• Kiyoshi confirmed the Genius Scholar (Green) advancement, which increased his learning ability by 20% and sharpened his thinking.
• Kurenai Yuhi passed her assessment, and Hiruzen Sarutobi encouraged Asuma Sarutobi to get along with Kiyoshi and the others.
• Kurenai Yuhi left with Kiyoshi to study genjutsu at his house, leaving Asuma Sarutobi frustrated and Rin Nohara envious as she thought of Kakashi.
• Kiyoshi visited Yakushi Nonō at Konoha Hospital, where she told him that learning Medical Arts depended on whether he possessed Yang Release.

Yakushi Nonō confirmed that Kiyoshi had Yang Release and began teaching him Medical Arts. Kiyoshi mastered a difficult Chakra-control exercise in seconds, prompting Nonō to decide to cultivate his talent before leaving Konoha.

• Yakushi Nonō tested Kiyoshi and confirmed that he possessed Yang Release.
• Yakushi Nonō made Kiyoshi her student and gave him a scroll for the Healing Hands Technique.
• Yakushi Nonō challenged Kiyoshi to separate coffee and milk with Chakra, explaining that the exercise formed the basis of the Detoxification Technique.
• Kiyoshi separated the liquids almost perfectly within several dozen seconds, astonishing Yakushi Nonō.
• Yakushi Nonō decided to train Kiyoshi as a medical ninja before she left Konoha.

After awakening a Medical Arts training entry, Kiyoshi received an invitation to the Uchiha Clan’s gathering at Naka Shrine and continued training his Lightning Release to strengthen his body and eyes. He entered the shrine’s hidden underground chamber as clan members assembled.

• Kiyoshi used the Detoxification Technique and unlocked the Apprentice Medical Ninja (White) entry, then received medical books from Yakushi Nonō.
• Kiyoshi saw Hazuki Uchiha helping Yamada Taiyu at Konoha Hospital and considered collecting interest from her for past mistreatment.
• Uchiha Inaho delivered Lord Fugaku’s invitation for Kiyoshi to attend the gathering at Naka Shrine that night.
• Kiyoshi trained Lightning Release: Iron Skin, directing its current to toughen his facial skin and scalp as he sought to strengthen his Eye Power.
• Kiyoshi went to Naka Shrine, followed the Uchiha into a secret passage, and entered the underground chamber.

Kiyoshi attended a Uchiha clan gathering after graduating and discussed his future plans with Fugaku. Fugaku approved his training and arranged for Mikoto to help him obtain a ninjutsu scroll and buy a ninja blade, while Kiyoshi eyed Hazuki Uchiha as a potential way to increase his Eye Power.

• Hazuki Uchiha congratulated Kiyoshi, but he responded coolly, leaving her worried that he resented her earlier behavior.
• Fugaku introduced Kiyoshi as a new Uchiha ninja, and the clan members activated their Sharingan to assess him.
• Kiyoshi told Fugaku he wanted to take ordinary missions, later join the Konoha Military Police Force, and study Medical Arts under Yakushi Nonō.
• Fugaku accepted Kiyoshi's plans and arranged for Mikoto to take him to collect the Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique and buy a suitable ninja blade from the Ninja Cat Clan.
• Kiyoshi noticed Hazuki's nervous glances and considered her a candidate for raising his Eye Power.

Kiyoshi received the Uchiha Clan’s Great Fireball Technique scroll and traveled with Mikoto to the Ninja Cat Clan’s shop to find a suitable ninja blade. Cat Granny asked him what kind of blade he wanted.

• At the clan gathering, Fugaku congratulated Uchiha members who had joined the Konoha Military Police Force while Kiyoshi observed their excitement.
• The next day, Kiyoshi had his graduation certificate reissued and learned that his jonin squad had not yet been assigned.
• Kiyoshi followed Mikoto to collect the Great Fireball Technique scroll, and Yakusen Uchiha treated him with newfound respect.
• Mikoto led Kiyoshi beyond the Uchiha Compound to the Ninja Cat Clan’s shop in the ruins of the Empty District.
• Cat Granny asked Kiyoshi what kind of ninja blade he wanted, and he requested a long blade made from hard metal with good Chakra conductivity.

Kiyoshi confronted Hazuki Uchiha over her dismissive treatment of him and the month-long delay in giving him ninjutsu. After revealing that he had awakened the Sharingan in both eyes, he pressured her to repair their bond, leaving Hazuki worried that Fugaku would punish her and damage her relationship with Yamada Taiyu.

• Cat Granny sent for ninja blades while Mikoto went to buy supplies, and Kiyoshi trained with Lightning Release: Iron Skin as he waited.
• Hazuki Uchiha arrived with Yamada Taiyu and approached Kiyoshi after Taiyu went inside to buy shuriken.
• Kiyoshi asked whether Hazuki and Taiyu were dating, then accused her of discriminating against him and delaying the ninjutsu he was meant to receive.
• Kiyoshi invoked Fugaku's expectations and revealed a single tomoe Sharingan in each eye, shocking Hazuki into activating her own Sharingan.
• Kiyoshi said he wanted to repair their bond and backed Hazuki into a corner, while she feared Fugaku might punish her and disrupt her relationship with Taiyu.

Kiyoshi pressured Hazuki Uchiha into considering how many sets of Chainmail Armor she should give him, then left her uncertain about whether he regarded her as family or an outsider. He rejoined Mikoto to collect his ninja sword, pleased that his Sharingan had grown stronger.

• Kiyoshi cornered Hazuki Uchiha and demanded Chainmail Armor, raising his request from three sets to five.
• Kiyoshi invoked their clan ties and Lord Fugaku, then left Hazuki Uchiha agonizing over how many sets to provide.
• Yamada Taiyu found Hazuki Uchiha distracted after Kiyoshi left, and she went with him toward the exit.
• Kiyoshi returned to Mikoto, noticed his improved Eye Power, and followed her to pick up his ninja sword.

Kiyoshi received a new ninja blade, tested its ability to conduct Fire Release Chakra, and planned to develop new Chakra techniques. The next morning, he met his teammates Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi and their leader, Yuki Minazuki.

• Mikoto helped Kiyoshi obtain a long, heavy ninja blade and a Sealing Scroll from Cat Granny.
• After returning to Konoha, Kiyoshi coated the blade in Fire Release Chakra and considered learning Fire Release techniques and Chakra modes.
• Kiyoshi thought about sparring with Fire Release users, including Pakura, during the upcoming Chunin Exams.
• Kiyoshi met Kurenai Yuhi at their agreed meeting place and wondered about her enthusiasm toward him.
• Asuma Sarutobi arrived with Yuki Minazuki, who introduced himself as the leader of Kiyoshi, Kurenai, and Asuma’s genin team.

Kiyoshi completed a bookstore mission with his new genin team and met Kushina Uzumaki, whose hand he touched to unlock a new entry. Kushina left with a book, and Kiyoshi returned to the mission while Yuki Minazuki watched jealously.

• Yuki Minazuki led Kiyoshi Uchiha, Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yuhi on a D-rank mission to watch over a bookstore.
• Kushina Uzumaki visited the shop, and Kiyoshi helped her choose an illustrated book.
• Kiyoshi brushed Kushina's hand and unlocked the Legendary Nine-Tails entry, then deliberately held both her hands to increase its progress.
• Yuki Minazuki returned after repairing the roof, introduced himself to Kushina, and grew jealous of Kiyoshi's attention from her.
• Kushina bought the book and left, while Yuki told Kiyoshi and the others to return and report their completed mission.

Kiyoshi collected his share of payment for a D-rank mission, then spent more than ten days training until he mastered Fire Release and advanced his Entry to Fire Release Genin. He gained a path toward a Blue Entry, but still needed to develop his Illusionary Arts and Medical Arts Entries.

• Asuma Sarutobi invited Kurenai Yuhi and Kiyoshi to celebrate their first mission at BBQ Q, but Kiyoshi declined and Kurenai Yuhi decided not to go either.
• Kiyoshi completed another D-rank mission over the next ten days and spent his remaining time cultivating at home.
• Kiyoshi mastered a Fire Release technique and completed his Apprentice Fire Release Ninja Entry.
• Kiyoshi advanced his Fire Release Entry to Fire Release Genin, unlocking a path to Chakra Nature Transformation Master through three Green Entries.
• Kiyoshi considered how Yakushi Nonō's training and Sharingan instruction could help him obtain the Illusionary Arts and Medical Arts Entries he still needed.

Kiyoshi continued training his Lightning Release while Rin Nohara visited him to discuss Kakashi, who had become disliked by his teammates for prioritizing missions over injured comrades. Kiyoshi gave Rin a document about Lightning Release and Chakra points, leaving her with a possible path to understand the techniques she could not yet perform.

• Kiyoshi decided against applying to the Uchiha Clan for restricted techniques and returned to train, improving his ability to temper his skin with electric current.
• Nobuo Sakai and Toshiya Mizuno criticized Kakashi for leaving an injured teammate behind to complete a mission, and Rin Nohara and Obito overheard them.
• Rin declined to tell Obito what she knew about Kakashi, then went to the Kiyoshi Residence; Obito spotted her heading there and felt jealous.
• Rin told Kiyoshi that Kakashi was disliked by his teammates, and Kiyoshi said the outcome did not surprise him.
• Kiyoshi gave Rin a document explaining his theories about Lightning Release and Chakra points, noting that she lacked Lightning-nature Chakra.

Kiyoshi discussed Lightning nature transformations with Rin Nohara, then met Uchiha Setsuna, who tested his loyalty to the Land of Fire and the Uchiha. Pleased with Kiyoshi’s answers and interest in the Chunin Exams, Setsuna offered him a scroll.

• Kiyoshi and Rin Nohara discussed developing ninjutsu and Lightning nature transformations, and Rin thanked him for his help.
• Kiyoshi went to buy food in the Uchiha Compound, where Uchiha Tekka told him that Elder Setsuna wanted to see him.
• Uchiha Setsuna asked Kiyoshi about the differences between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire, and Kiyoshi praised Konoha and the Uchiha.
• Kiyoshi said he intended to enter the Chunin Exams to contribute to the Uchiha, pleasing Setsuna.
• Uchiha Setsuna told Kiyoshi that he thought highly of him and held out a scroll.

Kiyoshi received the Shuriken Manipulation Technique from Uchiha Setsuna and trained with it while remaining cautious about Konoha’s surveillance of the Uchiha. Meanwhile, Kumogakure raised Kiyoshi’s priority, and Kurenai prepared to visit him, leaving her father Mahiru curious about their friendship.

• Uchiha Setsuna gave Kiyoshi the Shuriken Manipulation Technique and suggested he seek advice from Uchiha Yakumi.
• Kiyoshi returned home with Uchiha Tekka, considered the Uchiha’s surveillance, and practiced throwing kunai with a rope.
• Samodo and Yukiyo Yasukawa learned that Kiyoshi had graduated, and Samodo ordered Samui to help him settle into Konoha and visit his home.
• Mahiru Yuhi returned from a mission and asked Kurenai whether she was going to see Asuma Sarutobi.
• Kurenai told Mahiru she had plans with Kiyoshi and watched for her father’s reaction.