Arc 1Yongye Defies Konoha
Yongye used the Heart-Piercing System to gain powerful abilities and provoke the Uchiha, Danzō, and Hiruzen, then fought back when Danzō framed him for attacks on Root and ANBU. After forcing Danzō from his adviser post, Yongye refused a mission and left Asuma crippled after a confrontation at Ichiraku Ramen.
- Yongye tormented Sasuke and Itachi, gained the Clear Sword Heart, and then acquired powerful rewards after provoking Shisui and other Uchiha.
- Yongye sent a disguised Lightning Release Clone to kill Root and ANBU shinobi, leading Danzō and Hiruzen to suspect Kakashi and launch investigations.
- Danzō accused the Uchiha of the killings and demanded a suspect, so Yongye fought Root and ANBU, opened the Seven Gates, and killed Fū.
- Yongye confronted Hiruzen over Danzō’s false accusations, forcing Hiruzen to remove Danzō as Hokage Advisor while Yongye gained more techniques and a Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
- Danzō revived himself with Izanagi and arranged offers to Orochimaru and Madara Uchiha to have Yongye killed, while Hiruzen assigned Yongye to a mission against Kumogakure.
- Yongye refused the mission and went to Ichiraku Ramen, where he exposed Teuchi and Ayame’s attempt to poison him and accepted Asuma’s challenge.
- Yongye used genjutsu to fool Asuma, broke his arms and legs with the Heir-Breaking Kick, ate his ramen, and left as ANBU arrived.