Chapter Summaries

Rin used the A-rank Great Shark Bullet Technique against Kakashi, astonishing Minato, Asuma, and Obito. Minato questioned Uchiha Yin about teaching her such a dangerous jutsu, but Yin said he trusted her to master it and would protect her if anything went wrong.

• Rin launched the A-rank Great Shark Bullet Technique at Kakashi.
• Minato recognized the jutsu as A-rank and was shocked that a new graduate like Rin could use it.
• Minato confronted Uchiha Yin about teaching Rin the dangerous technique.
• Uchiha Yin said Rin could master the jutsu and that he would protect her if necessary.
• Asuma and Obito also reacted with surprise at Rin's use of A-rank ninjutsu.

Kakashi faced Kisame’s Great Shark Bullet with a controllable prototype of Chidori, while Uchiha Yin explained how it differed from the completed technique. The chapter ended as Kakashi declared he would win, leaving the fight unresolved.

• Obito, Asuma, Anko, Kurenai, and Tu Susu watched Rin’s strength and vowed to train harder.
• Kakashi realized he could not evade the Great Shark Bullet and prepared to meet it head-on.
• Kakashi charged his short blade with lightning, prompting Anko, Kurenai, and Tu Susu to identify the technique as Chidori.
• Uchiha Yin explained that Kakashi was using a controllable prototype rather than true Chidori.
• Kakashi declared that he would win the fight.

Rin’s Great Shark Bullet defeated Kakashi after absorbing his Chidori and growing stronger. Minato rushed to check Kakashi’s injuries, realizing Rin’s technique was more dangerous than he had expected.

• Kakashi charged at Rin’s Great Shark Bullet with his Immature Chidori.
• Uchiha Yin explained that the Great Shark Bullet could absorb an opponent’s Ninjutsu and increase its power.
• Kakashi’s Chidori vanished into the Great Shark Bullet, which swelled and struck him.
• Minato rushed to Kakashi and checked his injuries.

Rin defeated Kakashi with her Great Shark Bullet Technique, but the attack left him seriously injured. Uchiha Yin began treating Kakashi with the Mystical Palm Technique.

• Rin used her Great Shark Bullet Technique in the sparring match and defeated Kakashi.
• Minato Namikaze worried that Kakashi's injuries would keep him off the battlefield.
• Rin panicked when she realized Kakashi had been badly hurt and apologized to him.
• Uchiha Yin began healing Kakashi with the Mystical Palm Technique.

Uchiha Yin healed Kakashi with his enhanced Medical Ninjutsu after Rin defeated him in a sparring match. He reassured Rin about using the Great Shark Bullet Technique and left her relieved and grateful.

• Uchiha Yin healed Kakashi's injuries in minutes, astonishing Minato Namikaze, Obito, and the others.
• Uchiha Yin warned that Kakashi still needed two or three days of rest.
• Uchiha Yin praised Rin for defeating Kakashi, who was nearing Special Jonin level.
• Rin apologized for using an unmastered technique and injuring Kakashi, but Uchiha Yin reassured her that she had handled it well and trusted him to be there.
• Rin understood Uchiha Yin was giving her a way to move past the mistake and thanked him, blushing.

Rin defeated Kakashi in a sparring match, and Minato Namikaze took Kakashi and the others to finish their D-Rank Mission. On the way, Asuma and Obito realized that Uchiha Yin considered Kurenai as strong as Rin, putting her near Kakashi's level.

• Obito praised Rin for beating Kakashi, then argued with Kakashi after Kakashi mocked him.
• Minato Namikaze took Kakashi and the others away to finish their D-Rank Mission.
• Kakashi told Minato Namikaze that Uchiha Yin's Medical Ninjutsu had fully healed him.
• Asuma asked whether Kakashi had gone all out, and Kakashi said he had held back only the unfinished Lightning Blade.
• Minato Namikaze explained that Uchiha Yin had offered the match to either Rin or Kurenai, leading Asuma and Obito to conclude that Kurenai was about as strong as Kakashi.

Kurenai ambushed a Sand Ninja patrol near Konoha and killed one of them, despite being shaken by her first battlefield kill. The surviving Sand Ninja pursued her as Uchiha Yin watched from hiding.

• A Sand Ninja patrol raced through the forest near Konoha, and Luo Ting sensed that someone was watching them.
• The captain dismissed Luo Ting's concern, but Kurenai caught the patrol in a Genjutsu and attacked.
• Kurenai killed one Sand Ninja with her Kunai, then withdrew as the others rushed at her.
• Uchiha Yin watched from hiding and approved of Kurenai's swift attack.

Uchiha Yin watched as Kurenai, Anko, Rin, and Tu Susu fought a group of Sand Ninja without his intervention. Rin froze when a veteran Sand Ninja attacked her, and the chapter ended with his kunai bearing down on her heart.

• Uchiha Yin let the four girls engage the Sand Ninja while he watched from a distance.
• Kurenai used the Falling Cherry Blossom Viewing Technique and killed an enemy, unsettling Rin while Anko eagerly charged into battle.
• Anko attacked with Hidden Shadow Snake Hands as the Sand Ninja realized they were facing four young girls.
• A Sand Ninja rushed Rin and thrust his kunai toward her heart after she hesitated.

Rin overcame her fear of blood and counterattacked a Sand Ninja under Uchiha Yin’s watch. After he warned her not to let her guard down, she charged at the remaining Sand Ninja.

• Rin resisted the urge to close her eyes and dodged the Sand Ninja’s attack.
• Rin used Water Release: Five Feeding Sharks to kill the Sand Ninja.
• Uchiha Yin told Rin she had passed but warned that hesitation could get her killed against a stronger opponent.
• Rin answered Uchiha Yin and charged at the remaining Sand Ninja.
• Uchiha Yin reflected that Rin had reacted more strongly than Anko and Kurenai but had recovered quickly.

Uchiha Yin watched Rin, Kurenai, Anko, and Tu Susu fight a group of Sand Ninja as a live combat exercise. He ended the round and called them back after they had faced their opponents.

• Rin overcame her hesitation and began fighting, which relieved Uchiha Yin.
• Kurenai used Genjutsu to defeat several Sand Ninja Genin while Anko fought her opponent to a standstill.
• Tu Susu nullified the Sand Ninja Chunin leader’s Ninjutsu with her right hand.
• Uchiha Yin revealed himself and called everyone back, ending the live combat round.
• Anko, Kurenai, Rin, and Tu Susu disengaged and returned to Uchiha Yin.

Uchiha Yin killed the fleeing Sand Ninja Chunin with a hand-sign-free Lightning Release technique, leaving the rest of the squad to scatter. Anko began to doubt whether Orochimaru was truly stronger than Yin as they prepared to continue toward the camp.

• Anko demanded a reason for Uchiha Yin's actions, but he said they needed to reach the camp and had only made the Sand Ninja spill blood.
• The Sand Ninja Chunin recognized Uchiha Yin, abandoned his squad, and fled in fear.
• Uchiha Yin struck the fleeing Chunin through the chest with Lightning Release from his fingertip, killing him.
• Rin, Kurenai, and Tu Susu admired Uchiha Yin's strength, while Anko privately began to question whether Orochimaru was stronger.
• The remaining Sand Ninja realized their leader was dead, mistook Uchiha Yin for a Jonin, and split up to flee.

Uchiha Yin attacked a group of Sand Ninja, killing nearly all of them with lightning. The three survivors recognized his overwhelming strength and identified him as the legendary Uchiha Yin.

• A Sand Ninja leader fired a signal flare and urged the others to flee, warning that they might only die later.
• Two Sand Ninja stayed beside their leader to face Uchiha Yin while the rest tried to escape.
• Uchiha Yin unleashed lightning and killed every Sand Ninja except the three standing before him.
• One survivor recognized Uchiha Yin, and the other two turned pale when they learned who he was.

Uchiha Yin captured three Sunagakure Genin after they explained Rasa’s orders for facing him. Yin decided to make use of the capture as groundwork for Pakura and Karura to take over Sunagakure, and resolved not to spare Rasa.

• One of the three Sand Ninja explained that Rasa had ordered them to send a warning signal if they encountered Uchiha Yin or Kaguya.
• The Sand Ninja gave up hope of escape and closed their eyes, expecting Yin to kill them.
• Uchiha Yin told the three Genin to come with him and captured them without a fight.
• Uchiha Yin considered the capture a first step toward Pakura and Karura taking over Sunagakure.
• Uchiha Yin resolved that he would not let Rasa live.

Uchiha Yin led Rin, Anko, Kurenai, and Tu Susu toward Konoha's Main Camp while capturing groups of Sand Ninja along the way. Konoha's forces had retreated deep into the Land of Fire, leaving Kushina furious as the war continued to worsen.

• Uchiha Yin refused to tie up the captured Sand Ninja, saying they would not run and restraints would slow the group down.
• Uchiha Yin teased Anko about Tortoise Shell Binding, and Rin asked what it was.
• Uchiha Yin led Rin, Anko, Kurenai, and Tu Susu toward Konoha's Main Camp and let them fight the Sand Ninja they could handle.
• The group captured more Sand Ninja as they traveled, while Uchiha Yin intervened only against Jonin the girls could not defeat.
• Konoha's forces had retreated deep into the Land of Fire, and Kushina grew furious at the worsening situation.

Hatake Sakumo, Kushina, and Tsunade held Konoha’s front against Sunagakure despite being outnumbered, while Uchiha Yin arrived. The balance might soon change as Sunagakure’s forces awaited Rasa.

• Sunagakure established a camp on the border of the Land of Fire and waited for Rasa to arrive.
• Konoha learned of Sunagakure’s position, and Hiruzen Sarutobi grew worried.
• Uchiha Yin arrived, but Hatake Sakumo continued relying on his own plans rather than a single piece of intelligence.
• Hatake Sakumo commanded the front with Kushina and Tsunade, whose strength kept Konoha from being overwhelmed.
• Sunagakure’s lack of Kage Level fighters kept it from taking Konoha’s positions, while Konoha’s commanders avoided counterattacks that would cost too many lives.

Uchiha Yin arrived at Konoha’s front, raising hopes of a counterattack against Sunagakure. At a command meeting, Hatake Sakumo asked Yin how to deploy their forces as Sunagakure reinforcements were expected soon.

• Hatake Sakumo greeted Uchiha Yin warmly, and the Konoha ninja took his arrival as a chance to regain the initiative.
• Kushina welcomed Yin and urged a counterattack, while Tsunade warned that Rasa and Bunpuku would soon reinforce Sunagakure.
• Hatake Sakumo led everyone into the main camp to discuss their plans and avoid speaking openly near possible spies.
• Uchiha Yin handed Hatake Sakumo the unrestrained Sand Ninja prisoners, saying they could be useful later.
• At the command meeting, Hatake Sakumo asked Yin how to deploy Konoha’s forces against Sunagakure’s numerical advantage.

Uchiha Yin discussed Konoha’s disadvantage against Sunagakure and proposed a decapitation operation against Ebizo. Kushina urged Yin to take on the mission, leaving the gathered shinobi curious about his abilities as a great battle approached.

• Hatake Sakumo explained that Sunagakure’s numerical advantage was forcing Konoha’s strongest fighters to remain occupied and risked drawing other villages into the conflict.
• Uchiha Yin asked whether Konoha had considered killing Ebizo to disrupt Sunagakure’s command.
• Tsunade warned that Ebizo was protected by several powerful shinobi and was himself Kage Level.
• Uchiha Yin said they needed to act before Rasa arrived, and Kushina suggested that Yin handle the mission.
• Kushina playfully showed her confidence in Yin, while the younger shinobi watched him with skepticism.

Uchiha Yin urged Hatake Sakumo to attack Sunagakure before its full army arrived, arguing that Konoha should not rely on one person to protect its reputation. Hatake Sakumo considered the surprise attack as Yin left open the option of continuing to wear down the enemy.

• Kushina asked why the surrounding shinobi trusted Uchiha Yin, prompting some to murmur while veterans of the Second Shinobi World War kept quiet.
• Uchiha Yin pinched Kushina's cheek and said Konoha's reputation should not rest on one person.
• Uchiha Yin proposed striking Sunagakure before its entire army arrived to catch them off guard and reduce their forces.
• Hatake Sakumo sounded puzzled by the plan but began considering it.
• Uchiha Yin said Konoha could also keep wearing down the enemy, though he found that approach boring.

Rasa and Ebizo secretly prepared a dawn attack on Konoha, while Bunpuku decided to unleash Shukaku on the camp. The chapter ended as dawn broke over Konoha’s heavily guarded camp.

• Konoha’s ninja argued over Uchiha Yin’s proposal to attack Sunagakure, leaving Hatake Sakumo without a decision.
• Ebizo questioned Rasa, who revealed his plan to seize Konoha territory and avenge his humiliation over Karura.
• Rasa ordered an attack on Konoha at dawn, and Ebizo looked forward to repeating Sunagakure’s victory from the Second Shinobi World War.
• Bunpuku decided to let Shukaku, the One-Tail, run rampant through Konoha’s main camp.
• At dawn, more than a dozen Hyuga Clan ninja patrolled Konoha’s heavily guarded camp.

Sunagakure launched a massive, carefully prepared assault that encircled Konoha's camp, catching its forces off guard. As Konoha began mobilizing, a Sand sensory ninja told Ebizo that they were a kilometer from the main camp and had been detected.

• The Sand Ninja advanced openly toward Konoha's camp, with over ten thousand forces surrounding it from every direction.
• Konoha's scouts detected the encirclement, and its forces began mobilizing.
• A Sand sensory ninja reported to Ebizo that the attackers were one kilometer from Konoha's main camp and had been detected.