Chapter Summaries

Akaboshi and the others investigated a boulder that had fallen near Hoshigakure, while Naruto asked Ang whether such an incident had happened before. Ang began to reconsider his answer, leaving the cause of the rockfall unclear.

• Akaboshi decided to investigate the rockfall despite suspecting it might be a minor accident.
• Akaboshi, his companions, and Hoshigakure ninjas arrived at the boulder and found no obvious signs of anything unusual.
• Neji Hyuga and Sakura arrived first and watched the scene from a distance.
• Naruto arrived with Ang, then asked Neji what had happened before questioning Ang about past incidents like this.
• Ang said he could not recall a similar event, then reconsidered and began to qualify his answer.

Neji questioned Akaboshi about the enormous boulder and discovered that Hoshigakure had previously monitored the area for falling rocks. After Neji used his Byakugan to detect someone nearby, four black-robed figures appeared.

• Neji challenged Ang for failing to consider the possibility of a large rockfall, and Ang admitted he knew little about the area.
• Neji questioned Akaboshi, who remembered that Star Ninja regularly inspected the area because Hoshigakure had considered this danger when choosing its location.
• Neji activated his Byakugan to examine the surroundings and sensed someone hiding nearby.
• Neji called on the hidden person to reveal themselves, but no one initially responded.
• Four figures in black robes, each bearing a pair of Silver Crescent Moons, appeared in the distance.

Akaboshi realized that the four intruders wanted Hoshigakure’s meteorite and warned that others had already infiltrated the village. As the group tried to leave and protect the meteorite, one of the men in black attacked with a Water Release technique.

• A man in black recognized Neji as a member of the Hyuga Clan, while Akaboshi demanded to know why the strangers had come to Hoshigakure.
• A woman said they had come to take something, and a man in black identified it as a meteorite from outer space.
• Akaboshi and the Hoshigakure ninja realized the meteorite was the target, and a villager refused to hand it over.
• Akaboshi warned that more intruders had infiltrated the village and urged everyone to return to protect the meteorite, which was in the children’s training room.
• A man in black stopped the group from leaving and launched Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique.

Hinata's group overwhelmed the Hoshigakure ninja with Winter Rain's Water Dragon Bullet Technique, leaving Naruto, Sakura, and Neji standing but soaked and tired. Hinata stopped the attack to avoid causing further damage, while Kurama Mutsu continued infiltrating the village unnoticed.

• Winter Rain unleashed the Water Dragon Bullet Technique, catching the ninja surrounding the area in its attack.
• Most of the Hoshigakure ninja fainted, while Naruto, Sakura, and Neji remained conscious and Akaboshi, Shizang, and Yeying emerged nearly unscathed.
• Hinata's group made no further move because they had only intended to rob the village and wanted to avoid drawing more Hoshigakure ninja.
• Hinata thought about how Kurama Mutsu could use the distraction to go unnoticed while retrieving the object from the village.

Naruto ignored the overwhelming strength of Hinata and the others and repeatedly charged at them, only to be slapped away by Hinata. After finally stopping, he looked confused and asked who they were, saying they felt familiar and that they must have spent a lot of time together.

• Naruto and the others feared the strength of the group opposing them, while Naruto instead became furious.
• Naruto clenched his fists and charged at Hinata and the others.
• Hinata slapped Naruto away, and he crawled out of a crater before charging again.
• After Hinata sent him flying once more, Naruto got up without attacking and asked who Hinata and the others were, saying they felt familiar to him.

Hinata kept Naruto from exposing her identity by encouraging his suspicions, while Sakura and Neji grew frustrated with his insistence. With Hinata and the others keeping Akaboshi's group and Naruto subdued, Ang regained consciousness.

• Hinata stayed quiet as Naruto began to suspect who she was.
• Sakura tried to dismiss Naruto's suspicions, but he stubbornly insisted he recognized Hinata.
• Hinata encouraged Naruto to remember her, angering Sakura and Neji as Naruto took her words as proof.
• Hinata and the others' strength kept Akaboshi's group of three and Naruto from making a move.
• Ang, who had been struck by the Water Dragon Bullet Technique, regained consciousness and slowly sat up.

Ang confronted Hinata’s group after they defeated the Hoshigakure ninja, while Kurama Mutsu returned from the village with the meteorite. Akaboshi attacked Kurama Mutsu to stop her from taking it.

• Ang realized what had happened and, furious at the fallen Hoshigakure ninja, vowed to reclaim the humiliation when he became stronger.
• Hinata dismissed Ang’s complaints and defended taking the meteorite rather than letting it remain buried with a dead man.
• Kurama Mutsu arrived from Hoshigakure and told Hinata she had obtained the meteorite.
• Akaboshi realized the meteorite was gone and charged at Kurama Mutsu by surprise.

More than three years passed, and the story shifted to a changed Konoha in spring. The chapter left the characters’ lives and what had happened during those years unshown.

• Hinata took the meteorite from Kurama Mutsu, completing her mission and causing the meteorite to vanish into the system.
• Hinata left Naruto and the others and decided to return to Konoha rather than the Dawn Organization headquarters.
• Hinata planned to use her rewards and stored Reward Points for three character summons.
• More than three years passed, and spring arrived in Konoha.

Three years after returning to Konoha, Hinata often visited Ranmaru, whom she had brought back from Raiga's side, at the small home where Aunt Yamada cared for him. The chapter leaves Hinata and Ranmaru together in the courtyard, where she had come to chat with him.

• Konoha remained bustling and prosperous three years after Hinata returned.
• Hinata visited Ranmaru, a purple-haired man in a wheelchair, at his small courtyard home.
• Hinata had brought Ranmaru back from Raiga's side after seeing his unusual ability, despite opposition.
• Hinata asked Aunt Yamada to care for Ranmaru and often visited him to chat.

Hinata visited Ranmaru while trying to learn something new from him, then went to offer condolences to Aunt Yamada after her husband Kosuke died. The chapter ended with Aunt Yamada sorting through Kosuke’s belongings in the western house.

• Hinata tried to learn more from Ranmaru, but he told her the past was fixed and the future held infinite possibilities.
• Hinata reflected that she usually listened quietly when others spoke about matters unrelated to her.
• Hinata visited to offer condolences to Aunt Yamada, whose husband Kosuke had died two days earlier.
• Ranmaru greeted Hinata and told her that Aunt Yamada was sorting through Kosuke’s belongings in the little house to the west.

Hinata visited Ranmaru, who had been keeping his thoughts to himself, and they talked about loss, purpose, and what it meant to live. She left feeling calmer than before and went to find something to eat instead of returning to the Hyuga Clan.

• Ranmaru said he hoped Uncle Kosuke's absence would not affect Aunt Yamada too much, and Hinata went to visit her.
• Hinata returned and told Ranmaru that Aunt Yamada was all right but had not yet let go.
• Ranmaru and Hinata discussed whether people could forget the past, live by old vows, and find purpose in simply being alive.
• Hinata left Ranmaru, noticing that her heart had become quieter over the past three years.
• Hinata decided not to return to the Hyuga Clan and went to get something to eat.

Hinata reflected on Hanabi growing up and needing more freedom, while looking forward to Tenten's gathering for Konoha's young elites. The chapter left Hinata accepting that she could not shield her sister from every experience.

• Hinata planned to attend Tenten's afternoon gathering for Konoha's eleven young elites, who had all become Chunin.
• Hinata recalled how wealthy Tenten's family was and hoped to enjoy the meal without holding back.
• Hinata thought Hanabi had become less cute and obedient, though she still greeted Hinata as her sister and blushed.
• Hinata blamed Hyuga Hiashi for changes in Hanabi and privately counted him among Konoha's great scoundrels.
• Hinata decided Hanabi needed space to grow and experience life for herself, even though Hinata could still protect her.

Hinata wandered Konoha before the Little Strong gathering and reflected on how Naruto’s absence made the get-togethers feel incomplete. She arrived at an upscale restaurant known for fish dishes, where she remembered enjoying its fish soup.

• Hinata strolled through Konoha, visiting familiar restaurants that remembered her tastes and appetite.
• Hinata noted that Naruto had left with Jiraiya to train and would miss the gathering.
• Hinata realized that gatherings felt less lively without Naruto, who had become indispensable to the group.
• Hinata reflected that Sakura was burdened by Tsunade’s training and Hokage paperwork but had grown more determined and confident.
• Hinata went to an upscale restaurant known for fish and recalled its light, fragrant fish soup.

Hinata joined Konoha's Nine Rookies for a reunion after three years, where everyone teased her for arriving late before they reminisced and chatted. Tenten then asked whether anyone had heard of someone, and Ino invited her to explain.

• Hinata entered the private room and found Konoha's Nine Rookies gathered with a seat reserved for her.
• Tenten and the others teased Hinata for being late, but they did not make her drink because they knew she disliked alcohol.
• The group reminisced about their past and talked about the future while Kiba Inuzuka entertained them with Akamaru.
• Tenten asked if anyone had heard of someone, and Ino asked who she meant.

Tenten told the group about Shinnō, a renowned medical master traveling to Konoha, and explained why she wanted to meet him. Neji said he had heard unverified negative rumors about Shinnō and began to share them.

• Kiba Inuzuka claimed that Konoha could uncover information about anyone, while Tenten questioned what the others were thinking.
• Sakura encouraged Tenten to continue, and Shino Aburame and Choji Akimichi made remarks that the group ignored.
• Tenten said a traveling merchant had told her that Shinnō, a celebrated medical master second only to Tsunade, would soon come to Konoha.
• Tenten described Shinnō's unconventional work with herbs and body care and said she wanted to meet him.
• Neji Hyuga said he had heard hard-to-verify negative rumors about Shinnō and began explaining their untraceable source.

Neji, Shino, and the others discussed Shinnō’s suspicious history and Tenten explained she had hoped to ask him to examine her grandfather’s back pain. Hinata realized Shinnō’s arrival might signal the Sky Ninja attack and wondered whether Naruto would return soon.

• Neji said Shinnō’s repeated appearances before deadly outbreaks made him seem less ordinary than he appeared.
• Shino agreed that Neji’s reasoning was sound, while cautioning against judging Shinnō without enough information.
• Tenten explained she had hoped Shinnō would examine her grandfather before his birthday, but decided against inviting him after hearing the suspicions.
• Hinata connected Shinnō’s appearance to the coming Sky Ninja attack and wondered if Naruto would return soon.

Hinata reflected on the Zero-Tails incident and considered recruiting its Jinchuriki into the Dawn Organization. After a gathering with the rookies, she declined their invitation to visit Konoha's night market and left, saying she had something to do.

• Hinata realized the current incident involving Sai had occurred earlier than in the original story and accepted the change calmly.
• The rookies finished their meal and tea while staying sober, then Tenten suggested visiting Konoha's night market.
• Hinata declined the outing and left the gathering, saying she had something to do.

Hinata left the others and went to her secluded rooftop retreat to be alone beneath the moonlight. After sitting quietly for more than two hours, she realized it was time to leave.

• Sakura and Ino asked Neji why Hinata had left, and Neji said it might have involved Lord Hiashi but he did not know the details.
• Hinata went to a familiar rooftop where she could find peace and quiet.
• Hinata sat at the rooftop’s edge and watched the moonlight in silence.
• After more than two hours, Hinata came back to herself and decided to leave.

Hinata returned to the Hyuga Clan after a moment of reflection, troubled by a feeling that something bad was coming. On Mount Myōboku, Fukasaku and Shima were summoned to the temple after the Great Toad Sage awakened.

• Hinata stood up and headed to the Hyuga Clan, thinking over the feelings that had surfaced.
• Hinata sensed that something bad was about to happen, though she could not understand why.
• Two toads arrived and told Fukasaku and Shima that the Great Toad Sage had awakened and urgently summoned them.
• Fukasaku and Shima set aside their work and went to the temple, aware that the Great Toad Sage's apparent confusion concealed secrets.

Fukasaku and Shima considered why the Three Great Sage Lands had chosen to isolate themselves, suspecting they had bound themselves for their own protection. They hurried to the temple to meet the Great Toad Sage, who sat composed on his cushion.

• Fukasaku and Shima reflected that the Great Sage Lands' isolation might stem from a self-imposed restraint meant to protect them.
• Fukasaku and Shima hurried to answer the Great Toad Sage's summons.
• Fukasaku and Shima arrived together, exchanged greetings, and entered the temple.
• The Great Toad Sage sat calmly on a tall cushion, no longer appearing muddleheaded before visitors.