Chapter Summaries

Tsunade forced Hiruzen Sarutobi to punish Shimura Danzō for trying to take Shimura Shio, but a blast from Eiji’s new Ninjutsu interrupted them. After learning about the technique’s destructive power, Konoha’s leaders and Great Families began taking Eiji seriously, while he planned to deal with Danzo himself.

• Tsunade confronted Shimura Danzō, and Hiruzen Sarutobi removed him as Hokage Advisor and ordered him to return to his Clan Grounds.
• Tsunade demanded that Danzo surrender control of Root, but a thunderous blast from the Konoha Forest interrupted their argument.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others learned that Ryuuzaki Eiji had created a powerful Ninjutsu that left a huge crater, and Tsunade stopped them from demanding he hand it over.
• Ninja from the Great Families investigated the blast and concluded that Eiji’s Kekkei Genkai was terrifying.
• Tsunade returned to the Senju Ancestral Home and told Eiji that Danzo had tried to take Shimura Shio, but Eiji accepted Hiruzen’s punishment and resolved to make Danzo pay himself.

Tsunade accepted Eiji’s decision to teach his ninjutsu to Kushina, Nawaki, and Minato, while the Uchiha and Hyuga clans reacted to his growing power and scrambled to win him over. Eiji remained at the Senju home, where he planned a lavish lobster feast for Tsunade.

• Eiji explained that his ninjutsu was dangerous and impractical for most people, and Tsunade told Kushina and Nawaki not to teach it to anyone without his permission.
• Uchiha clan members argued over how Eiji’s ninjutsu worked, and Uchiha Fugaku decided he needed to bring Eiji to their side immediately.
• Hyuga Hiashi worried that the Hyuga clan had failed to approach Eiji early, and he resolved to win him over before Fugaku by having a daughter.
• Eiji planned a feast to cheer Tsunade up after Danzo had angered her, then chose an expensive Crimson Giant Lobster from the Senju kitchen.

Eiji served Ascending Dragon Dumplings to Tsunade, Mito, Kushina, and Nawaki, then learned that Konoha was preparing for war in Amegakure. He asked to enter the Ninja Academy tournament to hone his new Ninjutsu, while Kushina volunteered too, but Eiji told her to wait until she learned the Rasengan.

• Eiji prepared Ascending Dragon Dumplings, impressing Mito, Tsunade, Kushina, and Nawaki with the lifelike dragon rising from the tray.
• Tsunade told Eiji that the major powers planned to use Amegakure's ambitions as a pretext for war, and that Konoha had arranged a tournament for the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
• Eiji asked to enter the tournament to gain experience with his new Ninjutsu, though Tsunade questioned his sudden eagerness to compete.
• Kushina volunteered to enter with Eiji, but he stopped her and said she could join after learning the Rasengan.

Eiji agreed to compete in the Ninja Academy Graduation Exam, while Mito planned to help him build a reputation. After his strength became known, he attracted a flood of love letters and received marriage proposals from Hiashi and Fugaku, whom he instead promised future cooperation with if he founded a Bloodline Family.

• Mito told Tsunade to let Eiji compete in the Graduation Exam so he could make a name for himself, and Tsunade agreed to inform the Old Man.
• Eiji and Kushina entered the Ninja Academy classroom, where students watched Eiji with awe after hearing of his strength.
• Eiji found his desk stuffed with love letters from girls in his class, older students, and Chunin, while Kushina grew jealous.
• Hiashi proposed offering Eiji a future Hyuga daughter as a concubine, and Fugaku countered by offering Uchiha women around Eiji's age.
• Eiji stopped Hiashi and Fugaku from arguing and promised that if he founded a Bloodline Family, it would look out for the Uchiha and Hyuga Clans.

Tsunade persuaded Hiruzen to let Ryuuzaki Eiji compete in Konoha’s combat-based Ninja Academy Graduation Exam, while the Third Raikage learned of Eiji’s potential and considered him a possible threat. As the exam drew public attention, Konoha’s prominent families questioned why Eiji had been added to the competitors.

• Tsunade told Hiruzen that Ryuuzaki Eiji wanted to compete in the Graduation Exam, and she guaranteed he would win first place.
• Hiruzen approved Eiji’s participation, hoping to raise morale, impress the Daimyo, and assess Eiji’s abilities.
• The Third Raikage A received intelligence about Eiji’s destructive Ninjutsu and new Dojutsu Kekkei Genkai, then ordered further investigation while prioritizing the Uzumaki Orphan.
• News spread that the Graduation Exam would take place in the Circular Arena, drawing the interest of Konoha’s residents.
• Konoha’s prominent Ninja Families questioned whether Mito Uzumaki or the Village Leadership had arranged for Eiji to compete.

Uchiha Setsuna and a Hyuga elder prepared their clan prodigies, Uchiha Yo and Hyuga Yamashiro, for the upcoming Shinobi Selection match against Ryuuzaki Eiji. Across Konoha, children from clans and civilian families trained for the competition, which the Land of Fire's daimyo would attend.

• Uchiha Setsuna ordered Uchiha Yo to defeat Ryuuzaki Eiji and gave him a scroll for Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame as insurance.
• Uchiha Yo resolved to defeat Ryuuzaki Eiji head-on and reclaim the Uchiha's glory without using the wide-range ninjutsu.
• A Hyuga elder encouraged Hyuga Yamashiro to rely on Gentle Fist and said the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms could counter Ryuuzaki Eiji's dojutsu.
• Hyuga Yamashiro decided to use Gentle Fist against Ryuuzaki Eiji and aimed to compete with Uchiha Yo for the title of Konoha's Number One Prodigy.
• Clan and civilian children across Konoha trained for the Shinobi Selection, hoping to earn recognition or a chance to serve as the daimyo's guard.

Eiji learned the Mystical Palm Technique from Tsunade at Konoha Hospital and healed a critically injured koi in seconds. He left to meet Kushina in the forest, while Tsunade reflected on his exceptional strength and future fame.

• Tsunade recalled losing to Eiji in a spar and stopped worrying about his upcoming assessment.
• Tsunade taught Eiji that the Mystical Palm Technique required precise Chakra control to avoid harming allies.
• Eiji used the technique to heal a koi's severe wound in three seconds, astonishing Tsunade.
• Eiji told Tsunade he was learning Medical Ninjutsu so he could save people, then left to meet Kushina at the forest.
• Tsunade watched Eiji go and became certain that his name would one day be known throughout the Shinobi World.

Eiji continued training Minato and Kushina while Nawaki’s repeated defeats raised his Fusion Rate to twenty percent. When Imagawa Yoshiteru, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, visited the Senju Ancestral Home with his daughter Sayuri, he became fascinated by Eiji’s eyes, and Sayuri welcomed the prospect of being matched with him.

• Eiji trained Minato and Kushina in the Rasengan, while Nawaki kept challenging him and losing to his Azure.
• Eiji’s Fusion Rate reached twenty percent from defeating Nawaki, and he made desserts that became a Senju Clan afternoon-tea staple.
• Imagawa Yoshiteru arrived in Konoha with Sayuri and went to visit Mito Uzumaki at the Senju Ancestral Home.
• Tsunade examined Yoshiteru and found him healthy, then Yoshiteru praised Eiji’s eyes and introduced Sayuri to him.
• Sayuri met Eiji and felt relieved that her father had brought her to meet such an accomplished and striking boy.

Imagawa Sayuri stayed at the Senju Ancestral Home for a week and tried to befriend Eiji and Kushina, whose jealousy briefly made her seem like a rival. At dinner, Tsunade volunteered Eiji to cook for the Daimyo and his party, leaving Imagawa Yoshiteru eager to see what he could make.

• The Fire Daimyo welcomed Eiji and hoped to find a suitable match for Sayuri, while Kushina grew suspicious of her interest in him and dragged Eiji away to train.
• Sayuri prepared hot water for Eiji and Kushina after moving into the Senju Ancestral Home, and Kushina confronted her about trying to win Eiji over.
• Sayuri assured Kushina she only wanted to be friends, and Kushina accepted her; Eiji gave Sayuri homemade sweets as a friendship gift.
• The Daimyo arrived with chefs and ingredients to dine with Mito Uzumaki and Tsunade, but Tsunade insisted Eiji should cook for everyone.
• Imagawa Yoshiteru became excited when Tsunade and Mito praised Eiji's cooking and suggested he might prepare a dish that glowed.

Eiji used a spectacular sword technique to butcher the Daimyo’s water buffalo without drawing blood, then grilled it for everyone in the courtyard. The meal delighted the Daimyo and his guests, and someone thanked Eiji for his cooking.

• Eiji chose one of the Daimyo’s water buffalo for the meal, and the Daimyo ordered a servant to bring it into the courtyard.
• Eiji struck the buffalo with his cleaver and revealed the Fierce Bull Azure Dragon Slash, causing the animal to split into pieces after he touched its forehead.
• Tsunade realized Eiji’s strikes had passed between the buffalo’s cell membranes, while Kushina and the others praised his skill.
• Eiji grilled the beef with special seasonings and used Azure to send the sliced meat to the table.
• The Daimyo declared the beef the best he had ever eaten, and the guests scrambled for more.
• Someone offered Eiji a handkerchief and praised his cooking.

Sayuri grew close to Kushina and challenged Eiji at Go, where he barely beat her using the Six Eyes. As Konoha prepared for the Ninja Academy Graduation Exam, Fugaku and the Ino-Shika-Cho heirs placed large bets on Eiji to win, leaving the bookmaker worried about the growing prize pool.

• Sayuri joined Kushina and Eiji in their games after earning Kushina's approval, and Kushina resolved to keep Eiji for herself.
• Sayuri defeated Kushina at Go, so Eiji took her place and beat her by using the Six Eyes.
• Konoha villagers gathered at the Arena before the Graduation Exam and placed bets on the tournament favorites.
• Uchiha Fugaku bet a stack of banknotes on Ryuuzaki Eiji to win.
• Shikaku, Chōza, and Inoichi also placed large bets on Eiji, making the bookmaker fear a major loss.

Eiji entered the graduation tournament arena as clan heirs and villagers gathered to watch, while Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru discussed his abilities. The tournament had not yet begun, and the spectators wondered whether Eiji could win the championship.

• Eiji entered the Rest Room and noticed Uchiha Yo, Hyuga Yamashiro, and other clan members among the graduating students.
• Tsunade watched from the ordinary stands with Jiraiya and Orochimaru, and questioned why they had returned to the village.
• Orochimaru said he wanted to meet Tsunade's new student, and Tsunade praised Eiji's strength and refused to reveal details about his new dojutsu kekkei genkai.
• Tsunade asked Orochimaru to teach Nawaki, and Orochimaru agreed.
• Kushina and Minato prepared to cheer for Eiji, while Choza, Shikaku, and Inoichi discussed whether he could win the championship.

Ryuuzaki Eiji faced Uchiha Yai in the first match of the ninja selection exam as the crowd and Konoha's prominent shinobi watched. Eiji used Azure to pull Yai and his Shadow Clone close, then struck Yai hard enough to send him flying.

• Ryuuzaki Eiji and Uchiha Yai entered the arena for the first match of the ninja selection exam.
• Kushina, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Hiruzen Sarutobi watched as the crowd reacted to Eiji's eyes and Yai's Uchiha heritage.
• Uchiha Yai awakened his one-tomoe Sharingan and created a Shadow Clone before hiding in smoke and charging Eiji with kunai.
• Eiji used his six eyes to identify Yai's clone and activated Azure to pull both figures toward him.
• Eiji pinned Yai and punched him in the stomach, sending him hurtling backward.

Ryuuzaki Eiji defeated Yoruichi with a single punch after using an unseen ability to pull and restrain him. Later, the Daimyo proposed changing the competition, while Danzo demanded that Eiji be handed over to him, and Hiruzen refused to entertain the demand.

• Eiji used an unexplained power to pull Yoruichi to him, struck him unconscious, and won the match.
• The Uchiha and Hyuga clans, along with Jiraiya and Orochimaru, reacted with alarm and curiosity to Eiji's ability and strength.
• Kushina celebrated Eiji's victory, while the Daimyo considered pairing him with Sayuri and fulfilling Lady Mito's request.
• The Daimyo proposed changing the competition rules to make the matches end sooner and provide more spectacle.
• Danzo entered the Hokage's Office despite Hiruzen's orders and demanded that Eiji be handed over so he could control his power.
• Hiruzen rebuked Danzo, while Koharu and Homura objected to the Daimyo's influence over Konoha's decisions.

After Eiji’s first match, Hiruzen told him the Daimyo wanted the competition changed into an arena battle, with Eiji facing the remaining contestants in exchange for more funding for Konoha. Eiji accepted, and the chapter ended as the new rules were announced to an outraged crowd.

• Hiruzen rejected Danzo’s suggestion to use Root and ordered Danzo back to the Shimura Clan Grounds.
• Eiji joined Kushina and Minato after his match and worried that the weak opponents would limit his chances to gain experience.
• An Anbu Ninja escorted Eiji to Hiruzen, who explained that the Daimyo wanted Eiji to fight the contestants one after another for an additional hundred million ryo in funding.
• Eiji agreed to defend the arena for Konoha and returned to the Rest Room as the other contestants watched him warily.
• The referee announced that Eiji would be the Arena Champion and face the remaining contestants in turn, prompting protests from the crowd and Kushina.

Ryuuzaki Eiji dominated the tournament after the rules were changed to make him defend the arena. He effortlessly defeated one challenger after another, leaving spectators and clan leaders astonished.

• Shikaku realized the changed rules seemed designed to build Eiji's reputation, while Tsunade suspected her grandmother wanted him to become Hokage.
• Uchiha and Hyuga spectators protested Eiji's special treatment as Sarutobi Shimiya entered the arena to face him.
• Eiji used Cursed Technique Lapse: Blue to pull Shimiya in and knock him out with one punch.
• Eiji defeated Shimura Ryōma just as quickly, striking him before he could create distance.
• Eiji continued defeating challenger after challenger with the same pull-and-punch combination, while Kushina cheered and Shikaku called him a monster.

The Daimyo persuaded Hiruzen Sarutobi to change the tournament into a team battle, pitting every remaining contestant against Ryuuzaki Eiji. Eiji faced the charge alone and began overwhelming his opponents, ending with one contestant helpless in his grasp.

• The Daimyo proposed changing the rules again, and Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed after hearing Konoha would receive more war funding.
• The Jonin referee announced that all remaining contestants would team up against Ryuuzaki Eiji, drawing protests from Kushina, Minato, and the spectators.
• More than eighty contestants gathered opposite Eiji, but none dared attack until one civilian Ninja charged and prompted the others to follow.
• Eiji used Azure, his Six Eyes, and his taijutsu to throw back and incapacitate several attackers.
• Eiji lifted another contestant by the neck with Azure and asked if he wanted to dance.

Eiji fought off the students surrounding him, emerging unharmed from Uchiha Yo’s fire technique and stopping Hyuga Yamashiro’s Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms with his Six Eyes ability. As Yamashiro’s attacks slowed, Eiji began dodging, preparing to make his move.

• Nawaki cheered as Eiji sent his attackers flying while dodging through the crowd.
• Uchiha Yo ambushed Eiji with the Great Dragon Fire Technique, but Eiji walked out of the flames without a scratch.
• Tsunade reassured Jiraiya and Orochimaru that the attack could not hurt Eiji, while Orochimaru noticed Eiji’s barrier stopped both physical and chakra-based attacks.
• Hyuga Yamashiro activated his Byakugan and attacked Eiji with Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms, but every strike stopped short of Eiji’s body.
• As Yamashiro’s palms slowed from exhaustion, Eiji began turning aside to evade them.

Eiji tested whether he could evade Hyuga Yamashiro’s Gentle Fist without Limitless, then turned off his defense and defeated Yamashiro with the same technique. After healing him, Eiji left the Hyuga Clan concerned about his use of their fighting style.

• Eiji dodged Yamashiro’s Gentle Fist attacks to test his abilities, while Shikaku guessed he was conducting an experiment.
• Eiji stopped Yamashiro’s Thirty-Two Palms strike, turned off Limitless, and challenged him to continue.
• Eiji used Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms, striking Yamashiro’s chakra pathways and convincing the Hyuga Clan that he was not merely copying the technique.
• Eiji overwhelmed Yamashiro with repeated strikes, blasted him through a tree, and won the match.
• Eiji healed Yamashiro, who acknowledged his defeat and warned that the Hyuga elders might object to Eiji using their clan’s technique.
• Eiji told the Hyuga Clan Members that he did not consider Gentle Fist useful to him.

During the Graduation Exam, Ryuuzaki Eiji repelled every attack the contestants launched at him, but Nara Kushin finally caught him with the Shadow Imitation Technique. The arena erupted over Kushin’s apparent comeback.

• Jiraiya marveled that Tsunade had taught Ryuuzaki Eiji the Mystical Palm Technique and wondered where his prophesied disciple was.
• Nara Kushin urged the contestants to spread out and test Eiji’s technique, but their thrown Kunai and Shuriken stopped before reaching him.
• The contestants attacked Eiji with Fire, Water, and Earth Release Ninjutsu, but his defense blocked or repelled every strike.
• Akimichi Chogen charged Eiji with the Human Bullet Tank, but an invisible barrier stopped him until he lost focus and collapsed.
• Nara Kushin used the range of his Shadow Imitation Technique to catch Eiji, prompting the crowd to cheer his comeback.