Chapter Summaries

The Third entrusted Shisui Uchiha with using Kotoamatsukami to prevent the Uchiha clan from rebelling, but Danzo ambushed him on the way to the clan grounds and stole one of his Sharingan. Shisui escaped wounded as Danzo ordered Root to capture him.

• The Nine-Tails and Minato discussed how Minato had prepared fallback options for Naruto, including teaching him sealing jutsu.
• The Third sent Shisui to use Kotoamatsukami on Fugaku and the Uchiha elders to preserve peace in Konoha.
• Shisui accepted the mission and hurried toward the Uchiha grounds using his Body Flicker Technique.
• Danzo intercepted Shisui, questioned his resolve, and approached while Root shinobi quietly surrounded them.
• Danzo suddenly tore out Shisui's eye, and Shisui escaped after striking Danzo with a shuriken.
• Danzo admired the stolen Sharingan and ordered Root to bring Shisui back.

After Danzo stole one of Shisui Uchiha’s eyes, Shisui fled from Root while trying to prevent conflict between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha. Cornered by his pursuers, he awakened Susanoo, while Uchiha Itachi noticed signs that Shisui was in danger.

• Danzo’s Root members pursued Shisui, who evaded their attacks with precise use of basic techniques and explosive tags.
• Shisui realized Danzo had targeted his Kotoamatsukami and decided he could not flee Konoha, but a blood-tracking Summoning Beast picked up his trail.
• Uchiha Itachi waited at the Training Ground for his meeting with Shisui and spotted a wounded crow before rushing away.
• Root surrounded Shisui and attacked, leaving him with no way to escape without leading them to his meeting place with Itachi.
• Shisui unleashed Susanoo and sent the attacking Root members flying.

A Masked Man watched Shisui Uchiha destroy Danzō’s Root Ninja and considered using Shimura Danzō as an ally in Kirigakure. Shisui reunited with Itachi and left, while the Masked Man withdrew after Shisui sensed his presence.

• The Masked Man recalled his failed plans in Kirigakure and considered sharing information with Shimura Danzō to create chaos there.
• Shisui Uchiha used Susanoo to crush several Root Ninja, then killed or incapacitated the remaining attackers with the Body Flicker Technique.
• After Shisui collapsed from exhaustion, the Masked Man appeared and removed the bodies from the scene.
• Shisui reached the meeting place, where Itachi supported him; both searched for an enemy before leaving together.
• The Masked Man emerged from his alternate dimension, admitted Shisui had sensed him, and decided to leave Konoha rather than risk being discovered.

Shisui gave his remaining eye to Itachi, then fell from a cliff to influence the Uchiha coup, while Itachi awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan. The next day, Konoha learned Shisui's body was missing, and the Masked Man killed the unconscious Shisui while considering how to save him.

• Shisui told Itachi that Danzo had taken his eye and entrusted him with his remaining Mangekyō Sharingan, which vanished with a crow.
• Shisui explained that his death could deter the Uchiha coup, warned Itachi about Danzo, and threw himself from the cliff.
• Itachi awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan, told his father that Shisui was dead, and left the clan compound.
• Root ninja found blood at the cliff but no body, and the Third and Danzō were informed that Shisui's body was missing.
• The Masked Man and Zetsu discussed Shisui's grave condition and his potential as an ally, then the Masked Man pierced Shisui's heart.

Naruto heard that Uchiha Clan members had been arrested for helping enemy Ninja infiltrate Konoha, then continued his daily training while Minato taught him basic Ninjutsu in his dreams. At the Training Ground, Naruto met a boisterous green-clad Ninja who invited him and Hinata to run laps before recognizing who they were.

• Naruto overheard villagers discussing the arrest of Uchiha Clan spies and the Anbu deaths caused by their betrayal.
• Naruto avoided the crowds and went alone to the Training Ground, unaware that Hinata secretly watched him.
• Minato continued teaching Naruto basic Ninjutsu in his dreams, struggling to keep Naruto and another hidden student interested in theory.
• Naruto practiced Hand Seals on his way to the Training Ground while Hinata followed him in secret.
• Naruto found a bowl-cut Ninja in a green outfit smashing wooden posts with powerful kicks.
• The Ninja grabbed Naruto and Hinata to invite them on a handstand run, then recognized Naruto as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and Hinata as the Hyuga Clan Young Lady.

Might Guy discovered Naruto practicing and invited him to train at another location after Naruto showed an unexpectedly polished escape maneuver. Guy also noticed Hinata and her hidden Hyuga guards, leaving them embarrassed when he invited them to join.

• Two Hyuga guards watched Guy pull Hinata from hiding, and one stopped the other from intervening because he recognized Guy.
• Hinata fainted after seeing Naruto up close, and Naruto panicked and tried to wake her.
• Naruto slipped out of Guy's grip with a precise escape maneuver, prompting Guy to wonder who had trained him.
• Guy helped Naruto settle Hinata aside, and Naruto thanked him and called him a good guy.
• Guy invited Naruto to train somewhere else, and Naruto agreed but asked about taking Hinata home first.
• Guy revealed he had spotted Hinata and the two Hyuga guards, then invited them to train too.

Might Guy brought Naruto and the Hyuga guards to his training ground, then tested their readiness with sudden attacks. Naruto repeatedly moved Hinata and the guards out of danger, and the chapter ended with Guy praising Naruto’s Body Flicker Technique and asking him to teach it.

• Might Guy showed Naruto and the Hyuga guards his training ground, where Hyuga Ichita refused to join in training because they were assigned to protect Hinata.
• Guy suddenly swung at Hinata, but Naruto whisked her away before the punch could reach her.
• Naruto warned Hinata and the guards that Guy was dangerous, while Guy stayed silent and watched Naruto closely.
• Guy attacked again as Hyuga Hengzuo prepared to take Hinata away, but Naruto moved them clear of the blow.
• Guy praised Naruto’s Body Flicker Technique and asked him to teach it, leaving Naruto, the Nine-Tails, and Minato stunned.

Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Technique to protect Hinata, and Might Guy recognized it while pretending it was an extraordinary Body Flicker Technique. Guy warned Naruto to keep the technique secret, while Hyuga Hiashi ordered the clan to spread word of Naruto’s supposed Body Flicker.

• Naruto protected Hinata from a jōnin, and Guy became fascinated by his apparent Body Flicker Technique and dragged him into the Dense Forest.
• Guy lost the Anbu who had been following them, then revealed that he recognized Naruto’s technique as the Flying Thunder God Technique.
• Guy apologized for exposing Naruto’s secret and advised him not to use the technique in front of others.
• Hyuga Hengzuo and Hyuga Ichita reported Naruto’s feat to Hyuga Hiashi, who ordered them to spread the news that Naruto knew the Body Flicker Technique.

Might Guy mistook Naruto’s Flying Thunder God Technique for evidence of a dangerous conspiracy and took him away from the Anbu. As Guy arrived at the Hokage Office with urgent intelligence, Hiruzen demanded to know where Naruto was.

• Might Guy recognized Naruto’s technique as the Flying Thunder God Technique and suspected that a powerful faction had secretly trained the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Guy took Naruto and evaded the Anbu, deciding to seek help from the only person in Konoha he trusted.
• An Anbu reported Naruto’s kidnapping to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who doubted that Guy intended to harm him.
• Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura demanded that the Anbu find Naruto and arrest Guy, while Homura raised suspicions about the Uchiha Clan.
• Guy charged into the Hokage Office alone and announced that he had urgent intelligence, and Hiruzen asked where Naruto was.

After learning that Naruto had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, the Third reflected on Minato and the dangers Naruto faced as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. He met Naruto outside his home and, moved by the boy’s kindness, ordered Iruka, Kakashi, and Might Guy to come to his office the next day.

• Might Guy told the Third that Naruto had returned home safely after using the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape him, and an Anbu reported that Root members were searching for someone.
• The Third ordered Danzo to come to the Hokage Office and warned him to keep his hands to himself, then heard Guy’s account of meeting Naruto and members of the Hyuga Clan.
• The Third considered Naruto’s extraordinary talent, Minato’s legacy, and the danger of revealing Naruto’s identity as the Fourth Hokage’s child and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
• The Third went to Naruto’s home but encountered him outside; Naruto offered him instant noodles and then a ham sausage.
• After Naruto headed home, the Third asked an Anbu to summon Iruka, Kakashi, and Might Guy to his office the next day.

The Third spoke with Iruka about Naruto Uzumaki and asked him to look after Naruto when he entered the Ninja Academy. He then walked with Kakashi to Naruto’s home, leaving Kakashi to face an undisclosed task involving the boy.

• The Third asked Iruka how he viewed Naruto, and Iruka admitted he still struggled to see him as an ordinary child.
• The Third explained that Naruto was lonely and asked Iruka to look after him when he entered the Ninja Academy before turning seven.
• After Iruka left, Kakashi reported that Iruka had focused on Naruto and joined the Third for a walk.
• The Third questioned Kakashi about adjusting to life outside the Anbu and refusing assigned subordinates.
• The Third led Kakashi to the building where Naruto lived.

Kakashi visited Naruto’s home with the Third Hokage, who ordered him to assassinate Naruto. Meanwhile, Naruto trained with Hinata and Sasuke, impressing Hiashi with his abilities and showing Sasuke how to redirect shuriken in midair.

• Kakashi found Naruto’s home empty of Anbu guards, and the Third Hokage told him to assassinate Naruto.
• Naruto trained with Hinata at Guy’s training ground, while Hiashi secretly watched and assessed Naruto’s skill and teaching.
• Sasuke joined Naruto’s training, struggling to match his shurikenjutsu.
• Naruto demonstrated how to redirect a shuriken into another target, astonishing Hinata and Sasuke.

After training with Sasuke and Hinata, Naruto went to Ichiraku alone and sensed overwhelming killing intent on his way home. Kakashi ambushed him, but Naruto dodged the attack, leaving Kakashi surprised by his speed and the power that had awakened inside him.

• Sasuke left the training ground, vowing to master Naruto’s technique and surpass him next time.
• Hinata headed home exhausted, and a familiar person warned her to rest and have the clan’s nurse treat her.
• Naruto ate alone at Ichiraku, paid with the coins he had, and reflected on sensing people’s malice toward him.
• Naruto felt immense killing intent as he walked, while the Nine-Tails recognized the threat and Minato noticed Naruto’s seal had loosened.
• Kakashi attacked Naruto with a kunai, but Naruto used his reflexes and the Body Flicker Technique to dodge and appear behind him.

Naruto outmaneuvered Kakashi’s attack with a clone, but Kakashi revealed his Sharingan and recalled that the Third had assigned him to test Naruto. The Third had explained that Naruto’s exceptional talent could threaten those who could not control him, making his safety increasingly uncertain.

• Kakashi struck Naruto’s shoulder with Lightning Release, but the injured figure turned out to be a clone.
• Naruto revealed himself behind Kakashi and explained that he had recognized the standing Naruto as a clone.
• Kakashi removed his mask and revealed his Three Tomoe Sharingan.
• Kakashi recalled refusing the Third’s assignment because Naruto was still a child, then agreeing after understanding why the Third trusted him to test Naruto safely.
• The Third told Kakashi that Naruto had been monitored and faced pressure from Danzo and other Advisors to be controlled or turned into a weapon.
• The Third explained that Naruto’s growing talent could no longer be hidden and had made him a threat to people who could not control him.

Kakashi tested Naruto with the Lightning Blade, but Naruto escaped using Flying Thunder God and encountered Kakashi’s genjutsu. The Nine-Tails intervened, and Naruto fled to find Sasuke holding his marked kunai.

• The Third explained to Kakashi that Naruto needed to prove he could survive an attempt to kill him before the village would accept his freedom.
• Kakashi attacked Naruto with the Lightning Blade, and Naruto dodged by activating Flying Thunder God.
• Kakashi caught Naruto’s emergence point with his Sharingan and trapped him in genjutsu.
• The Nine-Tails appeared within the genjutsu, overwhelmed Kakashi, and warned him not to repeat what he had done.
• Kakashi awoke unharmed and realized Naruto had escaped.
• Naruto found Sasuke secretly training in the woods, with the kunai bearing the Flying Thunder God Mark in Sasuke’s hand.

Naruto told the Third Hokage that a lightning-wielding ninja had attacked him, and the Hokage reassured him while urging him to attend the Ninja Academy. The Third escorted Naruto back toward the attack site, where Naruto prepared for danger but found the street crowded with familiar people.

• Naruto startled Sasuke at the Uchiha training base, then vanished again before Sasuke could question him.
• Naruto found the Third Hokage at a Jonin training ground and reported that a ninja with lightning on his hand had attacked him.
• The Third Hokage reassured Naruto, learned he was unharmed, and encouraged him to study at the Ninja Academy.
• The Third Hokage escorted Naruto toward the place where he had been attacked while Naruto cautiously watched for danger.
• Naruto hid behind a tree and leapt out with Shuriken, only to find the busy street full of people, including familiar faces.

After Naruto’s encounter with an intruder, the Third learned from Kakashi that Naruto had displayed extraordinary skill, including using the Flying Thunder God Technique. Kakashi later realized the Nine-Tails had sealed his memories of the fox, and discovered a mark on his neck.

• Naruto reassured the Third that he could handle himself, while the Third promised to investigate the intruder.
• The Nine-Tails and Minato Namikaze discussed whether Minato had anticipated the night’s events, and the fox suspected that he had.
• Kakashi reported Naruto’s exceptional abilities to the Third, who concluded that Naruto should gain greater freedom in the village.
• Kakashi repeatedly forgot his encounter with the Nine-Tails, then lost strength and accepted Might Guy’s help getting home.
• The Third summoned Konoha’s advisers to discuss Naruto’s future, while Kakashi discovered a sealing Jutsu mark on his neck and realized the Nine-Tails had affected his memories.

Kakashi examined the Nine-Tails' Mark and realized it could control his actions when he tried to reveal information about the beast. He considered warning the Third Hokage but fell silent as he weighed Naruto's safety against the village's.

• Kakashi found that the Mark left by the Nine-Tails felt cold and showed no detectable trace of Chakra.
• Kakashi concluded that the Sealing reacted to his intent to speak about the Nine-Tails by controlling him and making him forget.
• Kakashi considered bypassing the Sealing and notifying Lord Third, but thought of Naruto and the consequences a report could bring.
• Kakashi stopped writing as he weighed Naruto's life against the village's safety.

Kakashi resolved to protect Naruto and the village, and the mark on his neck vanished as he made his choice. In the Hokage Office, Danzo and the advisers accepted Hiruzen’s proposal to lift Naruto’s restrictions and allow him to practice the village’s ninjutsu.

• Kakashi remembered Itachi’s question about honoring a friend’s wishes and went to Konoha’s Heroes’ Cemetery.
• At the Memorial Stone, Kakashi recalled his father’s sacrifice and Obito’s belief that comrades mattered more than rules.
• Kakashi vowed to protect Naruto and the village, and the mark on his neck quietly disappeared.
• Hiruzen pressed Danzo and the advisers to lift the restrictions on Naruto and let him practice the village’s ninjutsu.
• Danzo remained silent, and the advisers gave no objection to Hiruzen’s proposal.
• The Nine-Tails sensed the seal dissipating as Naruto studied and praised him for acting faster than expected.

The Masked Man brought Shisui Uchiha to Amegakure to meet Pain and recruit him for a mission against the Fourth Mizukage. After Pain tested Shisui and agreed to the plan, the pair left for the Land of Water, with the Masked Man admitting that Akatsuki’s members were using one another.

• The Masked Man and Shisui Uchiha entered Amegakure, where Konan led them to Pain.
• The Masked Man introduced Shisui as Akatsuki’s new companion, and Pain attacked him without warning.
• Shisui evaded Pain’s attack and countered with a shuriken and a Fire Release hand seal, but Pain judged his abilities insufficient on their own.
• Pain assigned the Masked Man and Shisui to capture the tailed beast from the Fourth Mizukage while he held off Kirigakure’s other forces.
• The Masked Man told Konan to speed up recruitment, then left Amegakure with Shisui for the Land of Water.
• The Masked Man stopped during their journey to rest and told Shisui that Akatsuki’s members were merely using one another.