Chapter Summaries

Qian used fire, water, and Sharingan genjutsu to isolate and incapacitate Baku, then crushed its skull with a Big Ball Rasengan. After evading Danzo’s sword, Qian tried to trap him in genjutsu, but an unexpected change interrupted him.

• Danzo threw explosive-tagged kunai at Qian while Baku rushed to rejoin him, but Qian evaded the attack and pursued Baku.
• Qian ignited Baku with the Plain Burn Technique, and Baku dove underwater to escape the flames.
• Qian tracked Baku beneath the water and blocked Danzo’s Vacuum Sphere with a Water Formation Wall as Baku surfaced.
• Qian caught Baku in Sharingan genjutsu and struck its skull with a Big Ball Rasengan, fatally injuring it.
• Qian dodged Danzo’s short sword and attempted to cast Sharingan genjutsu on him, but an unexpected change occurred.

Danzo trapped Qian in Genjutsu: Bringer-of-Darkness Technique and attacked while Qian was blinded, but Qian used Susanoo to force him back and break free. Qian then strengthened Susanoo to its third stage and prepared to strike Danzo with Yasakani no Magatama.

• Danzo used Genjutsu: Bringer-of-Darkness Technique to blind Qian and attacked him with his sword.
• Qian struggled to dodge Danzo's strikes while blinded, then summoned Susanoo to repel him.
• Qian recovered his vision and advanced Susanoo to its second and third stages, forming Crow Tengu Armor.
• Danzo remained nearby, showing greed and fear as he watched Qian's Susanoo.
• Qian used Yasakani no Magatama against Danzo.

Qian suspected Danzo was using Izanagi to exploit its brief invulnerability, so he feigned ignorance and baited him into revealing the technique. After Danzo’s Sharingan went blind and he tried to flee, Qian ambushed him with a genjutsu and shattered his heart with a Rasengan.

• Qian used five Yasakani no Magatama against Danzo, who hid underwater and then charged through the resulting mist.
• Qian reasoned that Danzo’s hidden trump card was Izanagi and pretended to be fooled when Danzo survived Susanoo’s attacks.
• Danzo used Izanagi to escape Qian’s finishing strike and attacked him from behind, but Qian vanished and stayed out of sight.
• As his Izanagi expired, Danzo fled the battlefield, only for Qian to appear in his path.
• Qian vanished and reappeared on Danzo’s blind right side, seized control of him with his eyes, and shattered his heart with a Rasengan.

Qian killed Danzo and the Red Rain Squad, then destroyed the battlefield to conceal evidence. He returned to Konoha in disguise and infiltrated Root’s headquarters, where he found its collection of ninjutsu scrolls.

• Qian killed Danzo, created three Shadow Clones, and hunted down the four Red Rain Squad members who fled after the barrier vanished.
• Qian and his clones burned the bodies and flattened the battlefield with ninjutsu before he flew back to Konoha.
• Qian disguised himself, avoided Root sentries, and used Ame no Minaka to enter Root’s underground headquarters unnoticed.
• Qian searched the mostly empty base with his Byakugan and found a hidden room containing books and Scrolls.
• Qian discovered the Flying Thunder God Technique and numerous village clan secrets among Root’s collection.

Qian emptied Root’s secret vault and escaped its headquarters after Yamato confronted him, while Anbu arrived to take over the organization. He left Konoha for a secluded island, where he planned to continue training with the materials he had taken.

• Qian sealed all the books and scrolls from Root’s secret vault into a Storage Scroll and headed for the exit.
• Yamato restrained Qian with Wood Release, but Qian broke free and escaped the Root Ninja by using Ame no Minaka.
• Qian saw Anbu entering Root’s headquarters to take over after Danzo’s death, then used Ame no Minaka to leave the base.
• Qian changed his appearance, left Konoha, and flew south to an island to continue his training.

Qian reviewed Root Organization’s collection, chose several techniques and research materials to study, and assigned his Chakra among them before beginning cultivation. Meanwhile, Danzo’s death caused turmoil in the village as Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu pressed Sarutobi Hiruzen to investigate.

• Qian spent nearly three hours reviewing Root Organization’s books and scrolls, then selected two Genjutsu, two Earth Style Ninjutsu, and research on the Akimichi Clan’s Multi-Size Technique.
• Qian divided his available Chakra among the four techniques and the research, while continuing his daily Mystical Palm Technique training.
• Qian created eight Shadow Clones, assigned each a cultivation task, and began cultivating himself.
• Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu fueled the village’s uproar over Danzo’s death and demanded that Sarutobi Hiruzen pursue the culprit.

Sarutobi Hiruzen reviewed Root’s records and learned the extent of Danzo’s operations against Qian and the village clans. He and his advisers chose to prioritize village stability, leaving Qian’s role in Danzo’s death unresolved while planning to contain the fallout.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen read records detailing Yamato’s Wood Release experiments and Root’s operations against Qian, including Danzo’s attempt to obtain Qian’s Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen concluded that Qian was the likeliest person to have killed Danzo, but feared confronting him could provoke the Uchiha clan and destabilize the village.
• Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura demanded answers about Danzo’s death, then read records revealing Danzo’s misconduct and repeated attacks on Qian.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen and the advisers agreed to secure Danzo’s outside contacts and destroy evidence of the experiments rather than act against Qian.
• Mitokado Homura proposed barring Orochimaru from the Fourth Hokage election, and Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed to keep a closer watch on him.

Qian continued training, learned two Rank A genjutsu, and considered capturing Takigakure’s Seven-Tails to expand his chakra supply. On his flight back to Konoha, he spotted Leaf Anbu investigating the site where he had killed Danzo, but believed they would find no evidence.

• Qian reviewed his shadow clones’ progress, noting that Double Suicide Decapitation Technique and Earth Release: Earth Flow River were advancing quickly, then sent out eight clones for more training.
• Qian studied the Akimichi Clan’s Multi-Size Technique research while practicing the Mystical Palm Technique and slightly shortened the time needed to strengthen his body.
• By evening, Qian had learned Genjutsu: Bringer-of-Darkness Technique and Temple of Nirvana Technique, then considered capturing Takigakure’s Seven-Tails after investigating it, learning sealing techniques, and waiting until the danger from the village passed.
• Qian finished his daily training and flew toward Konoha, where he saw Leaf Anbu searching the forest where he had fought Danzo.
• Qian concealed himself and continued toward Konoha, confident that the Anbu would find no evidence, and thought about creating Truth-Seeking Orbs to counter Reanimated Bodies and harm souls.

Qian returned to Konoha to gauge the village’s response after Danzo’s death, while considering the possibility that Sarutobi Hiruzen might turn against him. Anbu intercepted him and summoned him to the Third Hokage, but Qian challenged their authority by asking for a written order.

• Qian returned to Konoha in his original appearance, intending to test how the village reacted to him.
• Qian considered leaving Konoha if the village moved against him, but preferred its safety and the freedom it gave him to focus on cultivation.
• Qian noticed the gatekeepers seemed nervous and wondered whether someone had set an ambush for him.
• Two Anbu appeared in the street and said the Third Hokage wanted to see Jonin Qian.
• Qian asked the Anbu for the Hokage’s written order, and their reaction revealed they had none.

Qian refused to go with the Anbu without a written order from the Hokage, and the standoff escalated until Uchiha Military Police reinforcements arrived. The Uchiha vice-captain took Qian to Uchiha Fugaku’s home, while the confrontation threatened to spread through the village.

• Qian questioned the Anbu’s authority and activated his Sharingan when they blocked his way, prompting a tense standoff.
• The Anbu awaited reinforcements as the Konoha Military Police Force arrived and surrounded the street.
• The Uchiha vice-captain suspected Qian was connected to the rumor that Danzo had been killed and ordered the Anbu to return with a written summons.
• Uchiha ninja surrounded the Anbu, but an Anbu jonin prevented the confrontation from turning into a fight.
• The Uchiha vice-captain escorted Qian toward Uchiha Fugaku’s home as news of the standoff began spreading through the village.

Qian waited for Uchiha Fugaku at his residence and inferred that Fugaku was investigating the village rumor before their meeting. While waiting, Qian trained his body with the Mystical Palm Technique and realized he was close to a transformation.

• Qian arrived at Uchiha Fugaku's residence, where a servant told him the Clan Head was busy and asked him to wait.
• After drinking three cups of tea, Qian suspected Fugaku was gathering information about the rumor spreading through the village.
• Qian reflected on Fugaku's indecisiveness and his distrust of Uchiha Itachi, resolving not to reveal his Mind Reflection Technique.
• Qian trained with the Mystical Palm Technique and adjusted his Yang Release Chakra, making rapid progress toward transforming his body.
• More than two hours passed as Qian continued training late into the night.

Qian discussed his cultivation and Danzo’s death with Uchiha Fugaku, who suspected Qian had killed Danzo and the other Uchiha ninja. After Fugaku tested Qian’s Sharingan and privately explained his suspicions to Itachi, Qian left and encountered Uchiha Zhi Ren on his way home.

• Qian told Fugaku he had improved his Body Enhancement training, then denied involvement in Danzo’s death and said he had refused the Anbu because their paperwork was incomplete.
• Fugaku offered to negotiate with the Third Hokage and tested Qian by activating his Three-Tomoe Sharingan; Qian responded with his own Three-Tomoe Sharingan while concealing his Mangekyō.
• After Qian left, Fugaku told Itachi that Qian had definitely killed Danzo and the others, and explained why Qian would not have worked with Shisui.
• Fugaku told Itachi that the other Uchiha was Shisui, and Itachi showed interest in meeting him.
• On his way home, Qian encountered Uchiha Zhi Ren.

Uchiha Zhi Ren brought Qian to meet the Great Elder, who questioned him about the Mangekyō Sharingan and Danzo’s death. The Great Elder agreed to shield Qian from the Hokage’s summons and gave him unrestricted access to the Uchiha secret archives.

• Uchiha Zhi Ren told Qian that the Great Elder wanted to see him and led him to the elder’s residence.
• The Great Elder revealed that he had once secretly monitored Qian after his parents died to see whether he would awaken the Sharingan.
• The Great Elder tested Qian’s Pupil Power and asked whether he had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, but Qian denied it and insisted he had not killed Danzo.
• The Great Elder told Qian to ignore the Hokage’s summons because the clan would block it, then gave him a permit to freely access the secret archives.
• After Qian left, the Great Elder reflected on the importance of the Mangekyō Sharingan to the Uchiha clan.

After completing his training and returning home, Qingming left the village the next morning and was confronted by Orochimaru. Orochimaru attacked him, but Qingming dodged and counterattacked with a lightning-enhanced blade strike.

• Uchiha Zhi Ren thanked Qian for avenging his younger brother, whom he believed a Root Ninja had killed, but Qian denied involvement in Danzo's death.
• Qian returned home, completed his Mind Reflection Technique training, and slept under the protection of Uchiha Clan members arranged by the Great Elder.
• The next morning, Qingming left the village and encountered Orochimaru, who accused him of killing Danzo and remarked on his youthful body.
• Orochimaru lunged at Qingming, who evaded him, activated his Sharingan, and attacked with Lightning Release: Lightning Flash Sword.
• Orochimaru twisted his neck to avoid Qingming's blade, and the two fighters passed each other.

Qian fought Orochimaru, who had come to confront him over Danzo’s death and test his strength. After they stopped fighting, Orochimaru left, and Qian flew toward the sea island to train.

• Qian struck Orochimaru with Lightning Release, but Orochimaru survived the beheading with his substitution technique and attacked with a swarm of venomous snakes.
• Qian escaped the snakes and destroyed them with Great Fireball Technique, after which he and Orochimaru stopped fighting.
• Orochimaru blamed Qian for killing Danzo and revealed his hope that they might cooperate in the future.
• Qian let Orochimaru leave, judging that continuing the fight would bring needless trouble near Konoha.
• Qian used Wind Release: Wind Wings and Chakra Feather Cloak to fly toward the sea island and train.

Qian spent three days training his skills and strengthening his body until he reached a physical bottleneck. Using his Mangekyō Sharingan’s Human Authority alongside the Mystical Palm Technique, he broke through the shackle and began transforming his body.

• For three days, Qian trained eight skills with shadow clones while using the Mind Reflection Technique and Mystical Palm Technique to improve his Sharingan and body.
• Qian traveled to the island, trained until his body reached its limit, then recalled his clones and absorbed their experience.
• Qian ate Soldier Pills and rested to prepare for the breakthrough, then activated Human Authority and used the Mystical Palm Technique.
• After six rounds of strengthening over ten minutes, Qian broke through the bodily shackle and immersed himself in the transformation.

Uchiha Qian completed a physical breakthrough that awakened his Byakugan, greatly increasing his chakra potential, recovery, and daily usable chakra. With the village’s response to Danzo’s death subsiding, he decided to spend the extra chakra learning Sealing Techniques in preparation for capturing a Tailed Beast.

• Uchiha Qian’s physical constitution rose from 21 to 22, and his Byakugan awakened and fused into his body.
• Uchiha Qian calculated that his theoretical chakra limit had increased to 1,150,000 points and tested his improved chakra recovery.
• Uchiha Qian found that he could maintain the Chakra Refining Technique for two extra hours and recover 866,000 chakra per day.
• Uchiha Qian reviewed his skills and decided not to invest more chakra in them because several were nearing perfection or risked wasting chakra.
• Uchiha Qian decided to learn new Sealing Techniques as he prepared to capture a Tailed Beast.

Qian studied Danzo’s legacy and tested the effects of his improved Mystical Palm Technique, then resumed training to strengthen his body and advance his Sharingan. He estimated his next physical transformation was at least four months away and continued working toward the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

• Qian used shadow clones to study the Four Symbols Seal, the Self-Exerting Curse Binding Seal, and the Flying Thunder God Technique while he tested his improved Mystical Palm Technique.
• After an hour of training, Qian estimated that reaching his next physical transformation would take at least four more months at the current rate.
• Qian absorbed his clones’ memories and found that the two Sealing Techniques had advanced quickly, while the Flying Thunder God Technique still required experimental practice.
• Qian created eleven shadow clones again and assigned them their cultivation tasks before resuming his own training.
• Qian alternated the Mystical Palm Technique and Mind Reflection Technique to strengthen his body and advance his Sharingan toward the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

Qian finished training and allocated his newly available chakra among three techniques as he prepared for a Tailed Beast operation planned for a month later. He sent a shadow clone to investigate the Seven-Tails while staying out of sight of those monitoring him, then returned to Konoha and continued his routine.

• Qian raised the proficiency of the Four Symbols Seal and Self-Exerting Curse Binding Seal to lv1 and inscribed the Flying Thunder God Technique onto his Proficiency Panel.
• Qian assigned eighty thousand chakra to the Four Symbols Seal, thirty-six thousand to the Self-Exerting Curse Binding Seal, and fifty thousand to the Flying Thunder God Technique, aiming to train them for a month before acting.
• Qian created twelve shadow clones, tasked eleven with training, and sent the remaining clone to investigate the Seven-Tails while keeping a low profile.
• Qian waited until night for the investigating clone, then flew back to Konoha, where he sensed people watching him.
• Qian ate at a restaurant, returned to his residence, finished his training, and rested.

Utatane Koharu continued monitoring Qian but found no grounds to act against him, while Qian perfected his Lightning Release: Lightning Flash Sword and prepared to train Water Style: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave. Ten days later, Konoha's Hokage election began, with Qian voting for Namikaze Minato as Orochimaru watched bitterly.

• Utatane Koharu ordered her subordinate to keep monitoring Qian after hearing that he showed no unusual behavior.
• Qian perfected Lightning Release: Lightning Flash Sword and demonstrated its ranged lightning attacks.
• Qian planned to invest the freed Chakra into Water Style: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave, then sent out shadow clones to train.
• Ten days later, Qian stayed in the village for Konoha's Hokage election, which was largely a formality between Namikaze Minato and Orochimaru.
• Qian voted for Namikaze Minato, exchanged a cold glance with Orochimaru, and left the voting room.