Recaps

Kushina awakened in Naruto’s mindscape and attacked Minato for abandoning Naruto to Konoha’s cruelty. Naruto rejected Minato as his father and declared himself Konoha’s enemy, while planning to undo the Eight Trigrams Seal and learn the techniques held by his parents’ consciousnesses.

• Kushina emerged after the Eight Trigrams Seal was opened and beat Minato for the suffering Naruto endured.
• Naruto told Minato their father-son bond had been severed and declared that he intended to destroy Konoha and the Land of Fire.
• Minato realized his plan had failed because Naruto had become hostile to the village and the shinobi world.
• Naruto explained that he had sought out Uchiha Obito to undo the seal because Jiraiya would not give him its key.
• Naruto planned to gain power from the Nine-Tails and learn Minato’s space-time techniques and Kushina’s sealing and Uzumaki abilities.

Naruto tore ninjutsu knowledge from Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki before the Nine-Tails emerged in Konoha and humiliated Hiruzen Sarutobi. At Naka Shrine, Itachi Uchiha killed Fugaku and Mikoto while protecting Sasuke, who awakened his Sharingan and attacked his brother.

• Naruto used Kotoamatsukami: Radiance to take Minato Namikaze's memories and ninjutsu knowledge, then received Kushina Uzumaki's knowledge as she faded away.
• The Nine-Tails returned to its full form but lay down instead of attacking Konoha, then drenched Hiruzen Sarutobi with saliva.
• Danzo led Root out of the Nine-Tails' reach, while Kakashi stopped an ANBU from provoking the beast.
• At Naka Shrine, Itachi Uchiha fought Fugaku Uchiha as Hyuga Hiashi and the other clan members watched without intervening.
• Sasuke arrived to find the Uchiha clan slaughtered, and Itachi thrust his blade toward him.
• Fugaku and Mikoto shielded Sasuke and died; Sasuke awakened his Single-Tomoe Sharingan and charged at Itachi.

Itachi Uchiha tortured Second Pillar with Tsukuyomi, then left without awakening his brother’s Sharingan further, while Naruto resealed the Nine-Tails. Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō found the Uchiha survivors backed by other clans, and Naruto publicly revealed that he was Minato Namikaze’s son as the survivors accused Itachi and a masked killer.

• Itachi Uchiha repeatedly showed Second Pillar his parents’ deaths in Tsukuyomi, but his Sharingan remained at one tomoe before Itachi left him unconscious.
• Naruto absorbed the Nine-Tails’ chakra as the beast vanished, revealing that he had resealed it.
• Hyuga Hiashi and other clan leaders arrived with Uchiha survivors, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō stunned that the clans had intervened.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi questioned Naruto about the Nine-Tails’ rampage, and Naruto announced that Minato Namikaze was his father and demanded to know what his father had left him.
• Izumi Uchiha said a leopard-masked killer had attacked and Naruto had saved her, while Hyuga Hiashi reported seeing Itachi Uchiha slaughter Uchiha clansmen and rescuing the survivors.

Naruto watched Hiruzen Sarutobi and Hyuga Hiashi argue over the Uchiha Clan’s fate, then revealed his mastery of the Nine-Tails’ power when Root tried to detain him. He left the Uchiha Clan Grounds after declaring that he would claim Minato Namikaze’s Flying Thunder God Kunai the next day.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi demanded to know where Fugaku Uchiha was, and Hyuga Hiashi claimed Fugaku had died fighting Itachi Uchiha.
• Naruto reflected that he had secured the Nine-Tails, his parents’ memories, and Itachi as a spy, and decided he wanted Minato Namikaze’s Flying Thunder God Kunai rather than his Hokage lineage.
• A Root operative tried to stop Naruto and inspect his ninja tool pouch, so Naruto struck him down with a crimson chakra tail and entered a Tailed Beast Cloak.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized Naruto as a Perfect Jinchuriki and tried to calm him, while realizing his plans to control Naruto and use Sasuke as a safeguard had failed.
• Naruto told Hiruzen Sarutobi he would come for Minato Namikaze’s Flying Thunder God Kunai the next day, then walked away unchallenged.

After the Uchiha massacre, Itachi escaped Konoha and killed the Root operatives assigned to pursue him, while Hiruzen and Danzo ordered their forces to collect the Uchiha dead. Itachi returned to the clan grounds with Fugaku Uchiha's Sharingan as Danzo declared the Uchiha threat eliminated.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi thanked Itachi Uchiha for preventing civil war, then told him Konoha would brand him an S-rank rogue ninja.
• Itachi told Hiruzen he would join Akatsuki to watch someone who might expose the truth, then left and stared at the Uchiha Clan Grounds.
• Two Root operatives attacked Itachi, but his planted genjutsu made them stab an illusion and suffer fatal wounds.
• Itachi revealed that he had never trusted the Root operatives and showed Fugaku Uchiha's Sharingan before they died.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō ordered ANBU and Root to recover the Uchiha bodies, while Kakashi warned an ANBU operative to keep quiet.
• Danzo told Hiruzen that blaming Itachi for killing Shisui and destroying the clan would provide an airtight explanation, then declared the Uchiha unable to threaten Konoha again.

After the Uchiha massacre, Hiruzen stripped Danzo of his advisor post and ordered Root disbanded, while Itachi’s warning forced Danzo to back off from Sasuke. As the surviving Uchiha faced persecution and displacement, Naruto demanded his inheritance from Hiruzen, who finally prepared to reveal what he had concealed.

• Hiruzen reprimanded Danzo, removed him as Hokage Advisor, ordered Root disbanded, and confined him pending punishment.
• A Root member revealed that several Uchiha bodies were missing, then exposed himself as Itachi and warned Danzo not to harm Sasuke.
• Kakashi and the ANBU gathered the Uchiha dead, while the survivors were scattered through Konoha and the Uchiha Clan Grounds were ordered demolished.
• Sasuke was placed in a cramped resettlement room, inherited his family’s wealth, and endured insults and attacks from other children.
• Naruto entered the Hokage’s office and demanded his inheritance, prompting Hiruzen to take out a sealing scroll and admit he could no longer hide the truth.

Naruto extorted five million ryo from Hiruzen Sarutobi for keeping his parentage secret, then quit being a shinobi instead of taking missions for the village. After returning home to Izumi Uchiha, the ring on his hand suddenly grew hot.

• Naruto demanded five million ryo from Hiruzen Sarutobi in exchange for keeping his identity as the Fourth Hokage's son secret, and Hiruzen paid him.
• Naruto refused Hiruzen's request to serve the village and left his forehead protector on the Hokage's desk as he quit.
• Naruto reflected that he wanted the Flying Thunder God Kunai but would not help Konoha's leaders clean up their troubles.
• Izumi Uchiha welcomed Naruto home, and he gave her the money he had extorted.
• Naruto's ring, engraved with the character "One," suddenly grew scorching hot.

Obito brought Itachi to meet Akatsuki, where Naruto appeared under the name Madara Uchiha and left Obito unable to expose his true identity. Pain welcomed both newcomers and assigned Naruto to capture the Nine-Tails after Akatsuki members had grown stronger.

• Obito told Itachi that he used the name Tobi in Akatsuki and brought him to meet the organization’s members.
• Pain welcomed Itachi, and Itachi slashed Konoha’s symbol on his forehead protector.
• Naruto appeared at the gathering, claimed to be Madara Uchiha, and dismissed Obito’s attempts to identify him as Naruto Uzumaki.
• Naruto claimed he had survived the Valley of the End using Izanagi, leaving Obito unable to disprove his identity.
• Pain welcomed Itachi and Naruto, assigned Naruto to capture the Nine-Tails after he built up strength, and gave Itachi the Vermilion ring.

Naruto considered his role in the Akatsuki and began planning the training he needed to become stronger. He summoned Katsuyu and asked her to take him to Shikkotsu Forest so he could learn Sage Mode.

• Naruto reviewed the Akatsuki's assignments, realizing he could avoid missions until the other Tailed Beasts were captured and the Nine-Tails was needed.
• Naruto visited Izumi Uchiha's room, and the next morning Izumi hurried off to help Hana Inuzuka at her pet clinic.
• Naruto sent Karin Uzumaki to school and resolved to begin secluded training in the Eight Gates, Flying Thunder God, sealing techniques, chakra nature transformations, and other skills.
• Naruto summoned Katsuyu and asked her to reverse summon him to Shikkotsu Forest to begin learning Sage Mode.

Naruto went to Shikkotsu Forest to begin learning Sage Mode from Sage Katsuyu, whose method flooded him with overwhelming natural energy. He called on the Nine-Tails for help as their chakra and the natural energy began spinning together inside him.

• Naruto arrived in Shikkotsu Forest and asked Sage Katsuyu to begin teaching him Sage Mode.
• Naruto reasoned that Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode amplified Yang Release Chakra and could help him develop Wood Release.
• Katsuyu wrapped Naruto in two clones and poured natural energy into his body.
• Naruto struggled to withstand the natural energy and called on the Nine-Tails to save him.
• Naruto's blue chakra, the Nine-Tails' red chakra, and the natural energy began spinning together.

Naruto attempted to learn Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode, but Katsuyu’s natural energy overwhelmed him because his chakra could not yet form Senjutsu Chakra. As Naruto’s body began to rupture, Tsunade appeared, and his bleeding triggered her hemophobia.

• Katsuyu explained that Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode required Naruto to withstand a direct influx of natural energy and produce Senjutsu Chakra.
• Naruto realized Hashirama Senju could use the technique because of his immense chakra and Sage Body, but Naruto’s unawakened Asura Bloodline prevented him from matching the required chakra ratio.
• The failed training unleashed the deadly effects of excess natural energy, causing Naruto’s Nine-Tails Chakra to erupt as his body neared its limit.
• Tsunade arrived in Shikkotsu Forest and recognized Naruto as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki attempting Sage Mode.
• Naruto restrained Tsunade, but his bursting veins splattered blood on her chest and triggered her hemophobia.

Naruto and Tsunade fought for over three days in Shikkotsu Forest, and the clash between their chakra transformed Tsunade's body, making her far younger. After they collapsed, Tsunade left without realizing Naruto had stayed conscious, leaving him unsure how to face her.

• Naruto and Tsunade fought fiercely across Shikkotsu Forest until both exhausted their strength.
• The clash between Naruto's natural energy and Tsunade's Yin Seal caused her body to regress from the inside out and more than doubled her lifespan.
• After four days, Naruto and Tsunade collapsed, and Tsunade recalled how she had come to test the new Katsuyu contractor.
• Tsunade considered using lethal force against Naruto but softened when she saw his face, then left with Katsuyu through Reverse Summoning.
• Naruto revealed he had remained clear-headed during the final day and had stayed conscious after the fight, but felt unsure how to face Tsunade.

After his fight with Tsunade, Naruto discovered that their mixed chakra had formed a complete Asura Chakra Seed, allowing him to use Wood Release and giving Tsunade the same potential. He began cultivating the seed, but his progress was slow, and the chapter ended with another patch of white mold appearing nearby.

• Naruto pretended to be dead until Tsunade left, then cleaned himself up and tested the changes from their fight.
• Naruto realized that their yin- and yang-leaning chakra had combined into a complete Asura Chakra Seed, unlocking Wood Release for him and potential Wood Release and Sage Mode for Tsunade.
• Naruto began refining Asura Chakra, hoping to grow the seed and eventually master Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Mode.
• After several days of slow progress, Naruto wished for Tsunade to fight him again, and another patch of white mold appeared in the woods.

Tsunade returned to Naruto after becoming emotionally fixated on him, and the two began intensive training. Meanwhile, Akatsuki prepared to pursue the Tailed Beasts, while Orochimaru recalled intelligence about a Perfect Jinchuriki in Konoha and the Third Hokage summoned Kakashi.

• Tsunade used Katsuyu to Reverse Summon herself to Naruto, and they began targeted enhancement training.
• Itachi questioned Akatsuki’s routine of taking ordinary missions, and Biwa Juzo explained that the group needed money and strength before pursuing its ambitions.
• Pain announced that Akatsuki would begin investigating the Tailed Beasts before attempting to capture them.
• Orochimaru remembered Danzo’s intelligence about a Perfect Jinchuriki in Konoha, while Pain assigned Biwa Juzo a commission in the Land of Water.
• The Third Hokage stood on the Hokage Building rooftop as Kakashi arrived in response to his summons.

Hiruzen Sarutobi removed Kakashi from his ANBU duties but assigned him to become a Supervising Jonin and persuade Naruto Uzumaki to return to ninja service. Kakashi realized the village intended to use his ties to the Fourth Hokage and his ability to restrain the Nine-Tails, and he was left alone on the rooftop after Hiruzen departed.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi praised Kakashi for helping integrate Root and the ANBU, then relieved him of his ANBU duties.
• Kakashi expected to be free of service, but Hiruzen ordered him to become a Supervising Jonin.
• Hiruzen explained that Konoha needed Naruto Uzumaki for the approaching Joint Chunin Ninja Exams and wanted Kakashi to persuade him to return.
• Kakashi recognized that Hiruzen planned to use his connection to the Fourth Hokage to influence Naruto and make him watch over the Nine-Tails.
• Hiruzen told Kakashi to supervise new students until Naruto's younger sister, Karin Uzumaki, and Sasuke Uchiha graduated, then left Kakashi alone on the rooftop.

Kakashi encountered Naruto handing out flyers at Izumi Uchiha’s dango shop, then went to test three arrogant new Genin. The Genin turned against one another instead of working as a team, and Kakashi failed all three before an unknown observer challenged his decision.

• Kakashi saw Naruto drawing a crowd of girls while handing out flyers for Izumi Uchiha’s dango shop, and Naruto invited him inside.
• Kakashi offered Naruto the chance to become his student, but Naruto declined and reflected on the year that had passed since Clan Massacre Night.
• Sasuke, now boasting a One-Tomoe Sharingan, looked down on his Ninja Academy classmates and challenged them to hopscotch.
• Kakashi met his three new Genin at the training ground and announced that they had to take two bells, meaning one of them would fail.
• The Genin abandoned their attempt to take Kakashi’s bells and fought among themselves to decide who would be eliminated.
• Kakashi declared all three Genin failures, and an unseen person applauded and questioned how they had failed under the Will of Fire.

Naruto told Kakashi he planned to bring down Hiruzen Sarutobi and ruin his reputation, revealing his Wood Release and a revenge plot modeled on the Uchiha Clan Massacre Night. He left Kakashi alarmed by his plan to frame Hiruzen as a rogue ninja who would destroy his own clan and eventually die in a showdown with Asuma.

• Naruto told Kakashi he intended to remove Hiruzen Sarutobi from power and disgrace him.
• Naruto demonstrated Wood Release by creating a Chinese-style villa, shocking Kakashi.
• Naruto explained that his chakra reserves and abilities made him capable of killing Hiruzen, but he wanted to make him suffer first.
• Naruto revealed that he had been behind the events surrounding the Uchiha Clan Massacre Night, and Kakashi questioned how he knew about it.
• Naruto described a plan in which Hiruzen would wipe out the Sarutobi Clan, be branded a rogue ninja, and die fighting his son Asuma.

Naruto urged Kakashi to seize control of the ANBU and overthrow Konoha’s leaders, then took Itachi’s Sharingan and transplanted it into his own eye socket. He encountered Might Guy and the three Genin taking his graduation exercise, who were stunned by his size and reputation.

• Naruto told Kakashi to take control of the ANBU and slaughter the Konoha F4, then left him with three failed Genin.
• Naruto took the Sharingan from the crow that carried Itachi’s gifted eye and transplanted it into his own socket, where it fused with his Asura Chakra.
• Naruto examined his changed eyes in a Water Mirror and wondered whether the Asura Chakra had made them black.
• Might Guy tested Tenten, Neji, and Rock Lee in their graduation exercise while Naruto watched.
• Tenten greeted Naruto, Neji respectfully addressed him as Lord Naruto, and Rock Lee marveled at Naruto’s age, height, and early graduation.

Naruto tested his Wood Release against Tsunade, then told her his plan to make her Hokage and settle the Senju Clan’s grudges. Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi faced a weak roster for the Chunin Exams and pressure from the daimyo to hold another joint exam next year.

• Naruto used the Many Hands Technique and Susanoo to defeat Tsunade’s Wood Release attacks, then captured her with the Ranking Technique.
• Naruto told Tsunade that Kakashi had been removed from ANBU and promised to bring her back to become Hokage and settle the Senju Clan’s grudges and Nawaki’s debt.
• Might Guy recruited Tenten, Neji, and Rock Lee into Naruto’s junior disciple team, and they declined Hiruzen Sarutobi’s offer to take the Chunin Exams that year.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi learned that the daimyo might cut Konoha’s military budget unless it held another Joint Chunin Ninja Exams next year.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered an aide to bring Kakashi to him.

Kakashi saw how the students he had failed had changed and began to understand the lesson Minato had taught him about comrades and personal conviction. Third went to the dango shop, apparently continuing his effort to recruit Naruto.

• Hiruzen learned that Naruto still refused to accept missions and decided he would have to approach him himself.
• Kakashi left Hiruzen and passed Might Guy, Kurenai, and Asuma at Izumi Uchiha’s dango shop, but kept Naruto’s plan secret.
• Kakashi met his first failed recruits, who were now academy teaching assistants, and saw them teach children proper greetings.
• The triplets Kakashi had failed thanked him for the exercise, explaining that it had taught them to speak their own minds.
• Kakashi looked at Minato’s statue and resolved that Minato had been right about what he needed to understand.
• Hiruzen appeared at the dango shop and asked whether the owner was there.

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Naruto to enter the Joint Chunin Ninja Exams to help protect Konoha, but Naruto made his participation conditional on becoming a supervising teacher for two people. The chapter ended with Hiruzen facing Naruto’s demand.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi visited Izumi Uchiha and explained that Konoha needed Naruto’s help in the Chunin Ninja Exams.
• Izumi Uchiha told Hiruzen Sarutobi that she would not decide for Naruto whether he should participate.
• Might Guy praised Naruto’s strength and blamed his absence from the Chunin roster on his preference for enjoying life.
• Naruto arrived, and Kurenai Yuhi blushed while Asuma resented Naruto’s effect on her.
• Naruto agreed to enter the Chunin Ninja Exams if Hiruzen Sarutobi assigned him two people to supervise as their teacher.

Naruto insisted on leading rookie Genin through the required missions himself before taking the Chunin Ninja Exams, and Hiruzen Sarutobi approved him as a Supervising Genin. The chapter ended with Hiruzen reviewing the candidates Naruto would choose from at the Ninja Academy.

• Naruto rejected Hiruzen Sarutobi's offer to join a team and demanded to lead rookies through eight missions himself.
• Naruto teased Kurenai Yuhi with dango, prompting her to flee, while Asuma watched in shock.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi approved Naruto as a Supervising Genin and told him to choose his team at the Ninja Academy the next morning.
• Naruto intimidated Asuma with his chakra after Asuma protested his appointment, and Asuma left without challenging him.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi reviewed the Genin registration forms and considered candidates including Yuta Hanayama, Sho Imai, Runa Kosakai, and Haruno Sakura.

Naruto discovered he had been assigned to lead Sasuke, Karin, and Sakura, and he entered their classroom claiming the role of Supervising Jonin. He left the class stunned as Sasuke attacked him over his father’s eyes and Karin restrained Sasuke with her chains.

• Naruto reviewed Sakura, Sasuke, and Karin’s registration forms and questioned Sasuke’s dream of training, walks, and playing Guoji.
• Naruto recognized that Sasuke, Karin, and he had been grouped together in a plan tied to Naruto’s status as a Jinchuriki.
• Asuma called Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, and Yamanaka Ino away for a meeting as their Supervising Jonin.
• Naruto told Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino that he had come to be a teacher, then entered the classroom.
• Sasuke activated his Sharingan and lunged at Naruto, demanding his father’s eyes, while Karin bound him with her Adamantine Sealing Chains.
• Naruto announced that he was the team’s Supervising Jonin and threatened to send Sasuke back to the Academy if he attacked again.

Naruto took charge of Sasuke as his supervising Genin and revealed that Sasuke’s father had entrusted him with the Sharingan and Sasuke’s revenge. Meanwhile, Kakashi met with Yamato at the Memorial Stone but left to keep watch on Naruto.

• Sasuke and Sakura questioned Naruto’s role until Kurenai explained that Naruto was a supervising Genin appointed by the Third Hokage and led the students away.
• Naruto used his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and killing intent to subdue Sasuke, then told him that his father had given Naruto the eyes in exchange for helping him take revenge.
• Sasuke struggled to accept Naruto’s explanation, and Naruto told him to come along for his assessment procedures.
• Kakashi met Yamato at the Memorial Stone, declined to discuss returning to ANBU, and vanished to continue secretly watching Naruto.

Naruto introduced himself to his new team and dismissed the need for an assessment, then considered how to help Sasuke awaken his Sharingan sooner. On the street, he knocked down Konohamaru after the boy challenged and insulted him.

• Naruto told Karin, Sakura, and Sasuke that he wanted to give every girl he liked a warm home and unify the Ninja World.
• Naruto approved the three students without an assessment and told them to meet him at the Hokage Building the next morning.
• Naruto reflected that Sasuke lagged far behind Itachi and wondered how to help him awaken his Sharingan sooner.
• Konohamaru challenged Naruto to a duel, while Ebisu called Naruto trash and invoked Konohamaru's status as the Third Hokage's grandson.
• Naruto struck Konohamaru and walked on, leaving the stunned boy behind.