Chapter Summaries

After Riko confessed her love by shielding Kagami Uchiha from an attack, Konoha drove back the Kirigakure force and she survived. Kagami Uchiha stayed by Riko during her recovery, showing that he loved her too.

• Riko realized she loved Kagami Uchiha and visited him at the training ground, where they began growing close.
• Kagami Uchiha distanced himself from Riko because he feared his feelings could conflict with his clan and Konoha's responsibilities.
• When Kirigakure attacked the Land of Fire's border, Riko joined the battle despite her unhealed injuries.
• Riko shielded Kagami Uchiha from a sneak attack and confessed her love as he held her.
• Konoha drove back the enemy, and Kagami Uchiha stayed beside Riko as she recovered, caring for her and returning her affection.

After Riko recovered, Kagami Uchiha proposed to her, and she accepted. They married in a lakeside ceremony attended by friends and Konoha leaders, then began their life together protecting the village.

• Kagami Uchiha confessed his love to Riko in a flower field and asked her to marry him, and Riko accepted.
• Kagami Uchiha and Riko planned their wedding, chose a lakeside venue, and prepared their clothes and invitations with help from the Uchiha Clan's friends.
• On the night before the wedding, Riko anticipated their future together while Kagami Uchiha vowed to protect and cherish her.
• Konoha residents and guests, including Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, and Uchiha Ying, attended the wedding.
• Under Uchiha Zhili's officiation, Kagami Uchiha and Riko exchanged rings and vows, then celebrated with their guests.
• Kagami Uchiha and Riko lived happily together afterward and continued protecting Konoha.

Uchiha Ying agreed to guide Uchiha Lan after she asked to become his disciple, and she steadily improved through rigorous training. Afterward, Ying took Lan to Rongchuang Street, where he bought her a hair ornament and watched her enjoy the outing.

• Uchiha Ying praised Uchiha Lan's Great Fireball Technique, and Kagami Uchiha warned Ying to stay alert for trouble in the village.
• Uchiha Lan asked to become Ying's disciple, and Ying agreed to guide her as she trained for the Uchiha Clan's future.
• Lan practiced ninjutsu under Ying's instruction and gradually improved in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu.
• Ying invited Lan to stroll along Rongchuang Street after training, and she excitedly browsed the shops.
• Ying gave Lan money to buy a hair ornament, and she proudly showed it to him before they continued their walk.

Tobirama Senju reunited Tsunade and Nawaki in the Land of Fire's capital, where the siblings spent a happy day together before returning to Konoha. Later, Uchiha Ying visited Tsunade, and the two shared a tender moonlit walk in the garden.

• Tobirama Senju took Tsunade to the capital, where she joyfully reunited with Nawaki.
• Tobirama Senju took Tsunade and Nawaki to a restaurant, then accompanied them around the capital and a park.
• Tsunade carried a tired Nawaki to bed after they returned to Konoha.
• Uchiha Ying visited the Senju Compound and found Tsunade tending flowers in the garden.
• Uchiha Ying took Tsunade's hand, and they exchanged affectionate words before walking through the garden beneath the moonlight.

Uchiha Ying learned that the clan was holding a ninjutsu competition and decided to guide its younger members. After spotting Uchiha Feng’s talent, he gave him personal instruction and continued training the next generation, leaving the clan’s young members steadily growing stronger.

• Uchiha Ying discussed the upcoming ninjutsu competition with Uchiha Qin and Uchiha Inabi, then promised his father he would share his experience with the younger clan members.
• Uchiha Ying prepared guidance on ninjutsu techniques and combat strategies while the younger members trained for the competition.
• Uchiha Ying watched the competition and was impressed by Uchiha Feng’s skill and sharp combat awareness.
• Uchiha Ying analyzed Uchiha Feng’s performance after the competition and taught him advanced techniques and strategies.
• Uchiha Ying continued guiding the younger members, and their strength steadily increased.

Uchiha Ying and Tsunade shared a tender evening together before he left the Senju Compound and ran into Hyuga Mina. After dinner with Ying, Mina accepted that his heart belonged to Tsunade and resolved to keep her feelings to herself.

• Uchiha Ying carried the sleeping Tsunade back to the Senju Compound, kissed her forehead, and left her room.
• Uchiha Ying walked through the village, where the Uchiha Clan patrol members respectfully greeted him.
• Uchiha Ying accidentally bumped into Hyuga Mina and invited her to dinner to make up for it.
• Uchiha Ying and Hyuga Mina shared barbecue at the Akimichi Clan restaurant and talked warmly about her patrol work.
• Uchiha Ying escorted Hyuga Mina home, and she watched him leave while resolving to silently wish him and Tsunade happiness.

Uchiha Inabi and Uchiha Ying planned and began building Konoha’s snack street, consulting the clan heads on its safety, operations, and shop allocation. The street opened to vendors, supporting Konoha’s economy and public welfare.

• Uchiha Ying counted Konoha’s population at five hundred thousand civilians and around ten thousand ninja, while Uchiha Inabi planned underground roads for the snack street.
• Uchiha Inabi and Uchiha Ying finalized the road plan and organized craftsmen and laborers to begin construction.
• Uchiha Inabi held a meeting with twenty clan heads, who proposed safety measures, food standards, and opportunities to showcase clan specialties.
• Uchiha Inabi and the clan heads agreed on shop leasing and sales rules, established a management body, and arranged two shops each for the Konoha Orphanage and the Land of Fire’s daimyo.
• Vendors moved into the snack street, drawing villagers and visitors as Konoha’s economy and public welfare efforts grew.

Mito Uzumaki arranged for little Tsunade to train as a medical ninja under Senju Tama. After watching Senju Tama lead an operation at Konoha Hospital, little Tsunade became more determined to follow her path.

• After little Tsunade complained that her butt was burning, Mito Uzumaki told her it was time to find a teacher and suggested Senju Tama.
• Mito Uzumaki brought little Tsunade to meet Senju Tama, who agreed to take her as a disciple if she could endure hardship and follow the rules.
• Senju Tama took little Tsunade to Konoha Hospital, showed her its facilities, and explained the discipline and mental strength medical ninjas needed.
• Little Tsunade watched Senju Tama calmly lead an operation and use the Restoration Technique to help the patient recover.
• Senju Tama praised little Tsunade for observing carefully, and little Tsunade resolved to keep learning and become an outstanding medical ninja.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped twelve-year-old Jiraiya from sneaking a swimsuit book out of a bookstore, then treated him to ramen and encouraged him to train. After watching Jiraiya work hard until sunset, Hiruzen asked him to become his student, and Jiraiya accepted.

• Jiraiya tried to take a swimsuit book from an adult bookstore, but Hiruzen made him return it and took him back to the village.
• Hiruzen treated Jiraiya to ramen and reminded him to focus on becoming a fine ninja.
• Jiraiya went to the training ground and trained tirelessly until sunset.
• Hiruzen joined Jiraiya at the training ground and asked him to become his student.
• Jiraiya agreed to become Hiruzen's student and promised to train harder.

Uchiha Ying trained Uchiha Lan in Lightning Release: Chidori after reassuring him that his One-Tomoe Sharingan did not make him foolish. After practicing together and reflecting on their goals, master and disciple returned to their lodgings, where Lan resolved to train harder.

• Uchiha Ying praised Uchiha Lan's progress but advised him to improve his adaptability in combat, then reassured him about his One-Tomoe Sharingan.
• Uchiha Ying taught Uchiha Lan to gather lightning release chakra in his hand, and Lan formed a small ball of lightning.
• Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Lan performed Chidori together and struck a large rock, leaving two deep craters.
• Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Lan discussed Lan's promise to grow stronger and protect their clan and village.
• Uchiha Ying helped the exhausted Uchiha Lan to a hill, where they admired the scenery before returning to their lodgings.
• Uchiha Lan recalled the day's training in bed and resolved to train harder to meet Uchiha Ying's expectations.

On the anniversary of Senju Hashirama's death, Tsunade, Mito Uzumaki, and Tobirama Senju honored him at his grave, where Tobirama urged Tsunade to protect the village. After returning home, Tobirama's worsening illness was diagnosed as apparently incurable, leaving him weak and struggling to breathe.

• Tsunade and Mito Uzumaki visited Senju Hashirama's grave and remembered his sacrifices for the village.
• Tobirama Senju joined them and urged Tsunade to carry on Hashirama's will and protect the village.
• After returning home, Tobirama Senju suffered severe coughing and summoned Senju Tama to examine him.
• Senju Tama told Tobirama Senju that his vitality was weak, his organs were failing, and his condition appeared incurable.
• Tobirama Senju reflected on the village's past as his strength faded and his breathing grew labored.

Tobirama Senju died after entrusting Tsunade and Uchiha Ying with protecting the village, and Uchiha Ying received the appointment document for Fourth Hokage. At Tobirama’s funeral, Ying awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and vowed to lead Konoha forward.

• Tobirama Senju urged Tsunade and Uchiha Ying to protect the village together and gave Ying the document appointing him Fourth Hokage.
• Tobirama Senju died peacefully, and Tsunade, Uchiha Ying, and Mito Uzumaki mourned him as they prepared his body.
• The villagers paid their respects, and Tobirama Senju was buried in the village’s Heroes’ Cemetery.
• Tsunade and Uchiha Ying vowed at the funeral to honor Tobirama Senju’s teachings and safeguard the village.
• Uchiha Ying awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan at the funeral, reaching the Quasi-Shadow level at age sixteen.
• Uchiha Ying swore to inherit the will of the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan and lead Konoha forward.

In Konoha Year 22, Shadow Ninja Vocational Technical Academy welcomed a new class as its graduates departed for their assignments. Uchiha Ying placed Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Uchiha Lan, and Tsunade in the advanced class, then introduced the academy’s departments and training opportunities before the students began their studies.

• Mina Nonoko gave Uchiha Ying the enrollment list, and he assigned Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Uchiha Lan, and Tsunade to the advanced class.
• Uchiha Ying recalled his past with Tsunade and considered his responsibility to guide his disciples Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
• At the entrance ceremony, Uchiha Ying welcomed the new students and described the academy’s four departments, missions, mentors, and expectations.
• Teachers sorted the students into classes and led them to their classrooms, where they learned the school rules and course schedules.

Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Harumi tested their skills at the Ninja Academy, while Minato and Senju Nawaki shared their dreams of becoming ninja. Later, Uchiha Inabi and Uchiha Ying responded to Sunagakure's assault on Konoha's outposts by dispatching an elite squad led by Uchiha Ryuka.

• Minato Namikaze defeated Uchiha Harumi in a sparring match by using the Body Flicker Technique to get behind her.
• Uchiha Qin checked on Uchiha Harumi, and their teacher praised the students and urged them to train diligently.
• Minato Namikaze told Senju Nawaki he wanted to protect his family and village, while Nawaki said he wanted to become as strong as Lord Uchiha Ying.
• Uchiha Inabi warned Uchiha Ying that other villages might be plotting, then an Anbu Ninja reported an emergency.
• Uchiha Ying reported driving back unidentified ninja and advised strengthening Konoha's defenses after Uchiha Inabi received word that Sunagakure had attacked two outposts.
• Uchiha Inabi assembled an elite squad led by Uchiha Ryuka, who vowed to defend Konoha.

Kagami Uchiha asked Uchiha Inabi for support in finding a disciple, then sparred with Uchiha Ying, who recommended Orochimaru. Kagami offered to take Orochimaru as his student, but Orochimaru left undecided, wanting time to learn more about him.

• Orochimaru left the academy feeling envious as he watched students spend time with friends, and Jiraiya stopped to talk with him before heading to Hiruzen.
• Kagami Uchiha asked Uchiha Inabi for advice and support as he began searching for a disciple, and Inabi suggested looking among the academy students.
• Uchiha Ying and Kagami Uchiha fought at the training ground, exchanging several ninjutsu attacks before ending their spar.
• Uchiha Ying recommended Orochimaru to Kagami, describing his talent for ninjutsu and his lonely nature.
• Kagami offered to take Orochimaru as his disciple, but Orochimaru asked for time to consider the decision and left to learn more about Kagami.

Orochimaru decided to accept Kagami Uchiha's offer and became his apprentice after visiting the Uchiha Clan Grounds. Under Kagami's instruction and Riko's care, he began rigorous training and quickly impressed his new master with his talent.

• Orochimaru reflected on Kagami Uchiha's offer and decided to become his apprentice.
• Orochimaru went to the Uchiha Clan Grounds, where Uchiha Retsu admitted him after he asked to see Kagami Uchiha.
• Kagami Uchiha welcomed Orochimaru, introduced him to his wife Riko, and explained the clan's traditions and his expectations over a meal.
• Orochimaru offered Kagami Uchiha tea, and Kagami formally accepted him as his disciple and promised to teach and protect him.
• Orochimaru began a rigorous training routine, quickly mastering jutsu and impressing Kagami Uchiha while Riko supported him at home.

Uchiha Ying prepared a birthday cake and a bouquet of sunflowers for Tsunade, then surprised her at the Senju Compound. They shared the gifts, kissed, and confessed their love to each other.

• Uchiha Ying baked and decorated a cake for Tsunade’s birthday, despite birthdays with cake not being customary in the ninja world.
• Uchiha Ying visited Yamanaka Jing’s flower shop and chose sunflowers for Tsunade.
• At the Senju Compound, Uchiha Ying surprised Tsunade with the cake and bouquet, and she enjoyed the cake.
• Uchiha Ying kissed Tsunade, and they both confessed that they loved each other.

Jiraiya fought a Hidden Stone Jonin until Uchiha Ying and two squads arrived to help. Ying killed the Jonin, and the group left the battlefield while Jiraiya resolved to train harder.

• Jiraiya used Toad Oil Flame Bullet, several other jutsu, and a kunai strike against the Hidden Stone Jonin, but the Jonin retaliated with Mountain Soil Technique.
• Uchiha Ying and two squads arrived, and Ying struck the Jonin with Chidori to stop his attack.
• Ying ordered everyone to attack together, and the squads pressured the Jonin before Ying killed him with Lightning Release Blade Technique: Thunder Shadow.
• Jiraiya thanked Ying for saving him, and the squads cleared the battlefield before leaving quickly.
• Jiraiya resolved to grow stronger, while Ying reflected on the need to protect his clan and village and pursue peace.

Uchiha Ying prepared for a dangerous escort mission while balancing his duties with the support of his family and team. He led the Third Division toward the Land of Snow, where they were ambushed in a forest and fought back.

• Uchiha Ying finished his division paperwork, returned home, and reassured Uchiha Qin and Uchiha Inabi that he was well.
• The food street became a popular place where young ninjas rested after training and missions, then returned to their work with renewed energy.
• Uchiha Ying received an urgent assignment to escort an important envoy from the Land of Snow safely to Konoha and quickly organized his squad.
• Uchiha Ying and his team traveled through snow and icy winds, staying alert for the possible attackers mentioned in the mission slip.
• A group of mysterious assailants sprang from the forest, and Uchiha Ying ordered his team to prepare for battle.
• Uchiha Ying and his squad coordinated their attacks and resisted the ambush amid the swirling snow.

Uchiha Ying and his team defeated a Hidden Cloud squad, then traveled to the Land of Snow to buy advanced technology for Konoha. At the daimyo’s residence, a mysterious man told them they must pass the daimyo’s test before they could purchase it, and led them onward.

• Uchiha Ying and Hyuga Mina led their team to defeat the enemy squad, which Uchiha Ying identified as ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village.
• Uchiha Ying told his team their mission was to acquire advanced technology in the Land of Snow, and Hyuga Mina helped them prepare for the journey.
• Uchiha Ying and his team crossed forests and mountains, endured harsh weather and wild animal attacks, and reached the Land of Snow.
• Uchiha Ying and his team arrived at the daimyo’s residence and asked a strangely dressed man about purchasing the Land of Snow’s technology.
• The man told Uchiha Ying that they had to pass the daimyo’s test before buying the technology, and led the team deeper into the residence.