Chapter Summaries

Naruto appeared during an attack on the Queen and vanished with the man who had seemed to threaten her. The Queen ordered her guards to stand down and focused on continuing the ceremony to pray to the Dragon Vein.

• Men carrying icy spears charged at Naruto as he stood on the platform.
• A kunai flew up from below, and Naruto appeared in its place after one attacker tried to block it.
• Naruto grabbed the shoulder of the man who seemed to threaten the Queen, and they both vanished.
• The Queen told her guards to stand down, reasoning that Naruto could have killed her if he had intended to attack.
• The Queen prepared to continue the ceremony, which included praying to the intelligent Dragon Vein.

After the attempt on the queen was interrupted, the citizens searched the venue for the attacker while Choza Akimichi and Shibi Aburame tried to understand what had happened. Minato Namikaze confronted Naruto and asked who he was and where he came from.

• The guards resumed focusing on the ceremony while some searched for the mysterious person who had appeared earlier.
• The citizens searched the venue for whoever had tried to harm the queen.
• Choza Akimichi and Shibi Aburame exchanged glances, unsure what to do because the events had not been part of their plan.
• The citizens did not recognize Choza Akimichi and Shibi Aburame as the flash of gold they had seen and did not focus on them.
• Minato Namikaze put away his forehead protector and asked Naruto who he was and where he had come from.
• Naruto felt an unusual fondness toward Minato Namikaze.

Naruto told Minato Namikaze that he was a ninja from Konoha in the future, where Minato had become the Fourth Hokage and Tsunade was the Fifth. After hearing Naruto explain what had happened, Minato began considering how he had ended up there and why Naruto was an Uzumaki.

• Naruto introduced himself as Uzumaki Naruto, a Konoha ninja sent on a mission under the Fifth Hokage.
• Naruto told Minato that Minato was the Fourth Hokage and that Tsunade had succeeded him as the Fifth.
• Minato asked about Naruto's companions, and Naruto wondered where Sakura, Sai, and Captain Yamato were.
• Minato asked Naruto to explain what had happened, and Naruto recounted the events in detail.
• Minato concluded that he roughly understood Naruto's situation and wondered why Naruto belonged to the supposedly nearly extinct Uzumaki Clan.

Minato Namikaze brought Naruto back to Shibi Aburame and Choza Akimichi, saying he had guesses about what happened and where Naruto’s companions had gone. Meanwhile, the Queen continued Rōran’s ceremony to calm the Dragon Vein, and the stone door opened.

• Minato Namikaze told Naruto that he understood what had happened and had guesses about where his companions went, then asked Naruto to trust him and act with him.
• Naruto agreed to go with Minato Namikaze.
• The Queen let the ceremony continue, since Rōran used it each month to soothe the Dragon Vein and explain away its disturbances.
• Minato Namikaze used the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring Naruto back to Shibi Aburame and Choza Akimichi, who listened to his brief explanation.
• The stone door slowly opened, drawing the crowd’s attention while the Queen concealed her unease.

Hinata abducted the Queen of Roran and used Space-Time Ninjutsu to return near the underground passage, where Mizuki Rei and the others helped her past the guards. After Hinata glanced toward Naruto and Minato Namikaze, Naruto realized he had to stop her.

• Hinata grabbed the Queen of Roran, fought off several guards, and escaped through the air.
• Hinata knocked the queen unconscious and used Space-Time Ninjutsu to reappear near the underground passage.
• Mizuki Rei and the others defeated the guards blocking Hinata and followed her toward the passage.
• Hinata glanced toward Naruto and Minato Namikaze before entering the passage, and Naruto said he had to stop her.

Naruto told Minato Namikaze, Shibi Aburame, and Choza Akimichi that Hinata Hyuga was his companion and that he intended to bring her and Sasuke back to the village. The group followed Hinata and the others underground, where a Flying Thunder God-marked Kunai flew toward them.

• Naruto said he would bring Hinata back, and Minato Namikaze agreed to help him.
• Minato Namikaze led Naruto, Shibi Aburame, and Choza Akimichi into the passageway after Hinata and the others.
• Shibi Aburame asked who Hinata was, and Naruto identified her as his companion.
• Choza Akimichi recognized Hinata as a member of the Hyuga Clan and remarked on her strength.
• Hinata and the others reached the underground area and headed deeper inside as Naruto and the others followed behind.
• A Kunai carved with the Flying Thunder God marking flew toward Hinata and the others.

The Yellow Flash’s sudden attack forced Hinata and the others to evade, and Naruto confronted Hinata about her intentions. Hinata rejected his appeal to return to Konoha and condemned the village and its Will of Fire.

• The Yellow Flash appeared and sent a Rasengan toward Hinata and the others, who dodged as it blasted a crater into the ground.
• Naruto ran out and asked Hinata why she was there and what she planned to do.
• Hinata theatrically greeted Naruto and called their meeting across time and space a coincidence or fate.
• Naruto urged Hinata to return to Konoha, saying he would not give up on her or Sasuke.
• Hinata called Konoha corrupt and described the Will of Fire as a lie that made ninja tools for the village’s leaders.

Hinata and the others revealed that they also sought the Dragon Vein and warned that their goal could give them control over space and time. Minato Namikaze decided to stop them before they could carry it out.

• Hinata used Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm to interrupt Naruto, who dodged the attack.
• Minato Namikaze told the group not to interfere too much in the affairs of his era.
• Yushi called attention to the group’s villainous role, while Sikong Wu pushed to start fighting.
• Sikong Wu revealed that their target was the Dragon Vein and warned that their goal would be extremely disadvantageous to their opponents.
• Hinata claimed the Dragon Vein would give them control over space and time, and Sikong Wu urged everyone to fight.
• Minato Namikaze turned stern and resolved to deal with the group before they could reach their goal.

Hinata’s group prepared to fight Minato Namikaze and his allies, assigning opponents as Naruto remained uncertain about proving himself. The battle was about to begin, with Hinata focusing on Minato.

• Yuka retreated as Hinata signaled, while Minato drew three kunai engraved with Flying Thunder God formulas.
• Choza encouraged Naruto to prove his goal through strength, then enlarged his body and charged forward.
• Shibi released a swarm of insects as Yushi summoned iron sand with Magnet Release.
• Sikong Wu charged Choza, Yushi claimed Shibi as his opponent, and Uchiha Sora challenged Naruto with his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
• Mizuki Rei stepped back, while Hinata turned her attention to Minato and prepared to fight him.

Minato Namikaze struck Hinata with a Rasengan, sending her flying, while Naruto was distracted and caught in Uchiha Sora's Great Fireball. Naruto survived the attack, and Uchiha Sora decided he could stop holding back as much.

• Minato Namikaze threw three Kunai to create several possible Flying Thunder God attack points.
• Minato Namikaze appeared beside Hinata and slammed a Rasengan into her, sending her flying.
• Naruto recognized Minato Namikaze's Rasengan and lost focus on the battle.
• Uchiha Sora warned Naruto as a Great Fireball approached, and Naruto was swallowed by the flames.
• Naruto emerged battered but tough, and Uchiha Sora decided he could hold back less.

Naruto charged Uchiha Sora but was swiftly beaten back and mocked for his lack of strength. Meanwhile, Shibi Aburame confronted Yushi, whose lack of real hostility Shibi had sensed through his insects, and left the next move to him.

• Naruto spat out charcoal, grabbed a kunai, and charged at Uchiha Sora.
• Uchiha Sora dodged Naruto's attack and punched him in the stomach, sending him flying.
• Uchiha Sora mocked Naruto for being unable to bring his companion back, and Naruto angrily defended his companion.
• Shibi Aburame told Yushi that his insects sensed he was not truly hostile and suggested the confrontation was a farce.
• Yushi admitted Shibi had figured out his plan, and Shibi said the next move depended on him.

Yushi tried to persuade Shibi Aburame to switch sides, but Shibi ignored him. Meanwhile, Souji Take used his strength to counter Choza Akimichi’s massive palm and grabbed his wrist.

• Yushi joked with Shibi Aburame and offered to switch sides, but Shibi stayed silent and ignored him.
• Choza Akimichi and Souji Take exchanged attacks, with Souji relying on powerful taijutsu.
• Choza Akimichi brought down a massive palm, but Souji caught it with both hands.
• Souji dodged as Choza Akimichi’s palm slammed down, then wrapped both arms around his wrist and tensed his muscles.

Souji Take hurled Choza Akimichi into a wall during the fight, while Minato Namikaze dodged a barrage of rocks thrown from the mist. Minato spotted something in the dust-obscured area, leaving his opponent’s next move unclear.

• Souji Take lifted Choza Akimichi and threw him toward Shibi Aburame and Yushi, who dodged out of the way.
• Yushi and Souji Take traded insults as Choza Akimichi shrank to reduce his impact against the wall.
• Choza Akimichi got back to his feet and nodded to Shibi Aburame that he was unhurt, though he took his opponent more seriously.
• Minato Namikaze dodged a dozen rocks that tore through the mist by letting them pass through an afterimage.
• Minato Namikaze appeared elsewhere and spotted something within the dust-obscured area.

Hinata entered Tenseigan Chakra Mode and faced Minato Namikaze, relying on the Truth-Seeking Orbs for absolute defense against his speed. Minato tested the shields with the Great Fireball Technique and realized they would be troublesome to overcome.

• Hinata transformed into Tenseigan Chakra Mode and surveyed the battlefields.
• Hinata challenged Minato Namikaze as the Truth-Seeking Orbs formed small shields around her.
• Minato tested Hinata's defense with the Great Fireball Technique.
• The fireball failed against the shields, and Minato recognized that breaking through them would be difficult.

Minato Namikaze attacked Hinata with a swarm of explosive kunai, but the blasts left her standing unharmed. Minato recognized that his attack had failed, while Hinata remained expressionless and gave him no explanation.

• Minato Namikaze threw explosive kunai at Hinata and used the Shadow Shuriken Technique to multiply them into a dense swarm.
• Hinata chose to face the attack head-on, believing the explosions would not pose a serious threat.
• The explosions filled the cavern with fire and shockwaves, prompting Yushi to assume Minato Namikaze was finished.
• When the flames faded, Hinata was still standing in the same spot, apparently unharmed.
• Minato Namikaze found the situation troublesome, and Hinata did not explain how she had survived.

Minato Namikaze shifted from fighting Hinata to attacking Uchiha Sora and Souji Take, but the battle remained unresolved. Hinata sent Winter Rain toward the depths of the Dragon Vein, prompting Naruto to protest and Minato to take responsibility as Hinata ordered a retreat and the entrance sealed.

• Minato Namikaze used the Flying Thunder God to leave Hinata and punch Uchiha Sora away from Naruto.
• Minato Namikaze attacked Souji Take with a Rasengan, but Souji Take's enhanced body dodged before he consciously reacted.
• Hinata nodded to Winter Rain, who flew toward the depths of the Dragon Vein on paper wings.
• Minato Namikaze realized the group was beginning its operation at the Dragon Vein, and Naruto shouted for them to stop.
• Minato Namikaze told Naruto to leave it to him, while Hinata ordered the others to fall back and seal the entrance.

Minato Namikaze used the Flying Thunder God to create an opening and throw a marked Kunai into the dark passage. Naruto charged in with a Great Ball Rasengan as the others moved to stop Hinata and her companions.

• Minato Namikaze used Flying Thunder God to appear beside Hinata and attacked with two Rasengan, which the Truth-Seeking Orbs nullified.
• Minato Namikaze threw a Kunai bearing the Flying Thunder God Seal Formula into the dark passage.
• Shibi Aburame, Choza Akimichi, and Minato Namikaze coordinated to hold Hinata and the others back.
• Naruto charged forward with a Great Ball Rasengan before Shibi Aburame and Choza Akimichi could act.

Naruto attacked Hinata with a Great Ball Rasengan while Shibi Aburame and Choza Akimichi tried to support the assault. Hinata swallowed the Rasengan with a smaller Planet-Devastator as Choza’s palm came crashing down.

• Naruto charged at Hinata with a Great Ball Rasengan, shocking Shibi Aburame and Choza Akimichi because they recognized the technique.
• Shibi Aburame sent a swarm of insects to hinder the others, while Choza Akimichi enlarged his arms and struck toward Hinata.
• The others stayed still instead of returning to assist or pursuing Minato Namikaze toward the Dragon Vein.
• Hinata enveloped and swallowed Naruto’s Rasengan with a smaller Planet-Devastator, leaving Naruto stunned.
• Choza Akimichi’s palm came crashing down toward Hinata.

Hinata countered Choza Akimichi's attack and struck him across the arena. Shibi Aburame's insects softened Choza's impact before he hit the wall.

• Hinata blocked Choza Akimichi's huge palms with her hands.
• Hinata seized Choza Akimichi's index fingers and lifted him, pulling him toward her.
• Hinata punched Choza Akimichi in the chest and sent him flying.
• Shibi Aburame sent his insects to form a wall that partly cushioned Choza Akimichi's collision.

Hinata challenged Naruto and the Nine-Tails, then stopped Naruto from opening the seal. The Nine-Tails remained trapped, and Naruto’s attempt to release it was interrupted.

• Hinata taunted Naruto and asked whether he could stop her.
• Naruto entered a vision of the sewer and approached the Nine-Tails’ gate.
• Hinata offered to deal with Naruto in exchange for the Nine-Tails coming with her.
• The Nine-Tails urged Naruto to open the seal and promised him power.
• Naruto began turning the seal, and a Nine-Tails claw emerged through the gate.
• Hinata slashed the claw with a Ziyuan and grabbed Naruto by the ankle, stopping him.