Recaps

Shin Uchiha used Wood Clones to collapse parts of Kumogakure and provoked the Fourth Raikage while copying his Lightning Release Armor and Three-Finger Nukite. He then copied Darui’s Storm Release, leaving his Wood Clone under attack as he moved on to another target.

• Shin Uchiha’s Wood Clones used Earth Release-Rock Lodging Collapse to bring down several peaks in Kumogakure.
• The Fourth Raikage charged toward a disaster site, but a Wood Clone blocked him and taunted him while disguised as an Iwagakure ninja.
• The Fourth Raikage broke through the Wood Clone’s Earth Flow Rampart with Three-Finger Nukite as Shin copied the final stage of his Lightning Release Armor.
• Shin’s Wood Clone bombarded the Fourth Raikage with Earth Release techniques to hold him back while Shin reached Darui.
• Darui attacked Shin’s Wood Clone with Storm Release-Laser Circus, and Shin used his Mangekyō Sharingan to copy Storm Release.

Shin Uchiha tested his copied Storm Release, then confronted Killer B before escaping with Takamagahara. After learning that Yugito had destroyed two of his Wood Clones, he headed across Kumogakure to find the Two-Tails Jinchūriki.

• Shin Uchiha copied Darui's Storm Release and tested the technique while Darui fought his Wood Clone.
• Killer B attacked Shin with Lariat, but Shin caught the strike and kicked him away before disappearing with Takamagahara.
• Eight-Tails took control of Killer B to search for Shin, but could not sense him, and Samui ordered Killer B to help the villagers while she reported to the Raikage.
• Shin Uchiha tallied the abilities he had copied in Kumogakure, including Storm Release, Lightning Release Armor, and Three-Finger Nukite.
• Shin saw through the images from two destroyed Wood Clones that Yugito had defeated them, then concealed himself and flew low toward her location.

Shin Uchiha decided to abduct Yugito to save her from her future death at Hidan's hands, and confronted her after she recognized his clones. He overpowered Yugito and Matatabi with his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and began sealing her.

• Shin Uchiha spotted Yugito and chose to abduct her rather than leave her in Kumogakure.
• Yugito waited for the mastermind behind the clones, and Shin Uchiha revealed himself and admitted responsibility for the attack.
• Yugito attacked Shin Uchiha with her Tailed Beast Cloak, but he caught her with a Susanoo arm.
• Matatabi recognized Shin Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan and urged Yugito to flee, but he suppressed them both with his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Shin Uchiha shattered Yugito's Tailed Beast Cloak and began using the Eight Trigrams Seal on her.

Shin Uchiha sealed Yugito’s access to the Two-Tails’ chakra, abducted her from Kumogakure, and hid her in Takamagahara. After returning to Tsunade, he recounted his raid and explained that he had taken Yugito to thwart Akatsuki’s future plans, leaving Tsunade reacting tensely to the news.

• Shin Uchiha used the Eight Trigrams Seal to cut Yugito off from the Two-Tails’ chakra and carried her away from Kumogakure.
• Shin Uchiha imprisoned Yugito in a building in Takamagahara before returning to Tsunade’s house.
• Tsunade and Shizune waited for Shin, who greeted them and embraced them both when he returned.
• Shin Uchiha told Tsunade and Shizune that he had copied the Raikage’s Lightning Release Armor and a child’s Storm Release kekkei genkai during his raid.
• Shin Uchiha confessed that he had abducted Yugito and sealed her inside his space.
• Tsunade crushed her teacup when she learned Yugito was the captive, and Shin explained that he wanted to disrupt Akatsuki’s future plans.

The Fourth Raikage assessed the destruction of Kumogakure and learned that Yugito had gone missing after fighting the intruders. Killer B then described a powerful mysterious man, prompting the Raikage to order every available shinobi to search for Yugito.

• Samui reported the village’s casualties, damage, and losses to its medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Samui said five Kage Level intruders wearing Iwagakure uniforms had attacked, and the Fourth Raikage suspected they were testing a new technique.
• Samui revealed that Yugito had apparently eliminated two intruders but disappeared afterward, so the Fourth Raikage ordered a wider search for her.
• Killer B told the Fourth Raikage that a mysterious man had blocked his Lariat, kicked him away, and vanished.
• The Fourth Raikage ordered all available shinobi, including Chunin and Genin squads, to search for Yugito.

Shin Uchiha told Tsunade about kidnapping Yugito and keeping her secured, then discovered Hinata had become Tsunade’s apprentice. Tsunade explained that Hinata had great medical-ninja potential and criticized the Hyuga Clan for nearly wasting it.

• The Fourth Raikage ordered Samui to search for the missing Yugito and forbade Killer B from leaving Kumogakure.
• Shin Uchiha told Tsunade he had kidnapped Yugito, and Tsunade ordered him to keep her hidden and protect Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Ye.
• Shin assured Tsunade that he had sealed Yugito’s chakra and separated her from the Two-Tails, then Tsunade teased him about keeping a beauty in a secret love nest.
• The next day, Shin entered Tsunade’s dining room and found Hinata there as Tsunade’s new apprentice.
• Tsunade said Hinata was talented and suited to becoming a medical ninja, then blamed Hyuga Hiashi and the Hyuga Clan’s rules for stifling her potential.

Shin Uchiha spent lunch with Tsunade and Hinata before visiting the captured Yugito in his dimension. After Yugito identified him as a Konoha shinobi and threatened that Kumogakure would find her, Shin revealed his knowledge of Kumogakure’s secret tracking and transport methods, leaving her shaken.

• Tsunade praised Hinata’s potential, and Shizune explained to Hinata how close Shin was to Tsunade and his role as Anbu leader.
• Shin ate lunch at Tsunade’s house, then left to test the Lightning Release Armor he had obtained from the Raikage.
• Shin bought ramen at Ichiraku Ramen and took it into his dimension to feed the captive Yugito.
• Yugito accused Shin of being from Konoha because he had the Mangekyō Sharingan and Space-Time Ninjutsu, and warned that the Raikage would find her.
• Shin named the Iron Seal’s Uzumaki origins and Kumogakure’s Heavenly Transfer Technique, leaving Yugito stunned by how much he knew.

Shin Uchiha brought Yugito to his private space and used his Mangekyō Sharingan to show her a future in which the Akatsuki captured her, extracted the Two-Tails, and killed her. After Shin warned that the Akatsuki planned to collect all the tailed beasts, Yugito consulted Matatabi, who considered the vision plausible and asked her to describe the statue.

• Shin Uchiha teleported Yugito to his private space and explained that only people he permitted could enter.
• Shin introduced himself as the Uchiha clan leader and Konoha Anbu leader after Yugito asked why he had abducted her.
• Shin used his dōjutsu to show Yugito a vision of the Akatsuki capturing her, extracting the Two-Tails, and killing her.
• Shin told Yugito he had abducted her to protect her and warned that the Akatsuki intended to collect all the tailed beasts.
• Yugito spoke with Matatabi, recounted the vision, and heard Matatabi ask her to describe the statue in detail.

After Yugito described the statue from her vision, Matatabi recognized it as the Ten-Tails' Husk and explained the Ten-Tails' history and the danger of its revival. Matatabi then took control of Yugito's body to question Shin Uchiha directly.

• Yugito described the enormous statue to Matatabi, who identified it as the Ten-Tails' Husk.
• Matatabi told Yugito that the Sage of Six Paths had defeated and sealed the Ten-Tails, then created the tailed beasts from its chakra.
• Yugito and Matatabi concluded that Shin Uchiha had abducted Yugito to prevent the Ten-Tails' revival, and Matatabi said Shin rivaled Madara Uchiha in power.
• Matatabi asked to borrow Yugito's body, and Yugito agreed.
• Matatabi, speaking through Yugito, introduced herself to Shin Uchiha as the Two-Tails.

Shin Uchiha learned that the Two-Tails feared someone with the Rinnegan could gather the tailed beasts, then befriended Matatabi by offering her Ichiraku Ramen. After reassuring Yukito that she could leave her quarters, he returned to his villa and surprised Uchiha Izumi with an embrace.

• Shin Uchiha introduced himself to Matatabi and asked whether someone with the Rinnegan could extract her and seal her into the Ten-Tails' husk.
• Matatabi agreed that the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths would leave the tailed beasts with little resistance.
• Matatabi became distracted by the Ichiraku Ramen, and Shin offered to bring her food from Konoha in the future.
• Yukito regained control of her body, explained her agreement with Matatabi about sharing food, and thanked Shin.
• Shin told Yukito she could walk around freely, then left for his villa and embraced Uchiha Izumi from behind while she cleaned.

Uchiha Izumi told Shin Uchiha that her Sharingan had awakened three tomoe, and he tested her abilities alongside Uchiha Ye. Shin then focused on training the Lightning Release Armor while Kumogakure searched for the attacker who abducted the Two-Tails' jinchūriki, suspecting Iwagakure.

• Uchiha Izumi told Shin Uchiha that her Sharingan had evolved to three tomoe during a spar with Uchiha Ye.
• Shin Uchiha took Uchiha Izumi to the ground-floor hall, where Uchiha Ye saw her in his arms.
• Shin Uchiha had Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Ye spar so he could assess their abilities, then encouraged them and left the space.
• Shin Uchiha made training in the Lightning Release Armor his priority and estimated it would take two or three years to reach the Third Raikage's or Fourth Raikage's level of physical strength.
• Kumogakure searched for the attacker who had abducted the Two-Tails' jinchūriki, while Shin Uchiha's manipulation led it to suspect Iwagakure.

Kumogakure and Iwagakure blamed each other for attacks that had actually been carried out by Shin Uchiha, who had secretly abducted Yugito and stolen Iwagakure’s Scroll of Seals. While taking Yugito around Konoha’s Night Market, Shin ran into Kurenai Yuhi and introduced her to Yugito as Little Cat.

• Kumogakure suspected Iwagakure of destroying its village and abducting Yugito, while Iwagakure secretly investigated Kumogakure after its Scroll of Seals was stolen.
• Shin Uchiha took Yugito, whose chakra and appearance he had concealed, to Konoha’s Night Market for food.
• Kurenai Yuhi spotted Shin while strolling with Mitaraishi Anko and hurried over after he beckoned to her.
• Mitaraishi Anko watched Kurenai greet Shin affectionately and clenched her three-color dango in anger.
• Shin introduced Yugito to Kurenai as Little Cat, an honored guest staying with him.

Shin Uchiha spent time with Yugito after Kurenai Yuhi chose to stay with Anko, then learned that Anko did not know Yugao was pregnant with his child. The chapter ended with Shin bringing a stuffed Yugito and bags of food back into the space.

• Shin Uchiha introduced Yugito as his girlfriend and invited Kurenai Yuhi to walk with them, but Kurenai chose to stay with Anko and promised to see him that night.
• Kurenai Yuhi kissed Shin Uchiha on the cheek before hurrying back to Anko, and Shin took Yugito to try the Akimichi Clan's grilled meat.
• Kurenai Yuhi told Anko that Yugao was pregnant with Shin Uchiha's child and was staying with the Hokage for her safety.
• Anko criticized Shin Uchiha and praised Kurenai Yuhi for not staking her future on him, while Kurenai privately planned to tell Anko about her own intentions after becoming pregnant.
• Shin Uchiha took Yugito for grilled meat, packed food for the young maids, and returned with her to the space as she carried bags and was too full to walk easily.

Sasuke avoided going home because his family was away, so Naruto and Karin invited him to Naruto’s house. Meanwhile, Shin’s hidden household welcomed Mikoto’s newborn safely, leaving Shin beside the recovering Mikoto with their child.

• Sasuke told Naruto and Karin that Mikoto was due to give birth and that his family was away, so he did not want to go home.
• Naruto and Karin invited Sasuke to their home, and he accepted.
• Shin brought Mikoto to his private space, where Tsunade, Shizune, Yakushi Nonō, and the maids helped deliver the baby.
• Shizune brought the newborn to Shin, who held the child before going to Mikoto’s bedside.
• Tsunade reassured Shin that Mikoto had no major complications and would recover with rest.

After Mikoto gave birth safely, Shin arranged for her and her daughter to stay in his space and returned to Whirlpool Island. He visited Elder Uchiha Ling late at night with Peach Blossom Wine, and the Elder asked why he had been neglecting clan training.

• Tsunade asked Shin what he planned for Mikoto and her daughter, and Shin said they would live in his space with Izumi and Ye.
• Shin left Mikoto and her newborn in Yakushi Nonō's care and promised to look after the Orphanage while Nonō was away.
• After Mikoto's safe delivery, Shin headed to Whirlpool Island and went to Elder Uchiha Ling's home at midnight.
• Shin offered the Elder Peach Blossom Wine, and the Elder put away his kunai and invited him inside.
• After they shared a round of drinks, Elder Uchiha Ling asked Shin why he had postponed training the clansmen.

Shin Uchiha trained a new group of promising clan members and discussed the Uchiha Clan’s preparations for a wave of births with the Elder. The clan planned to build a hospital and open a school, while Shisui and Itachi continued their mission in the Land of Rain.

• After speaking with the Elder, Shin agreed to begin training the newly selected clan members at dawn.
• Shin trained the clan members in his illusion realm, strengthening their skills and earning their obedience and respect.
• Shin asked the Elder for news of Shisui and Itachi, who were delayed while approaching Amegakure and preparing to infiltrate it.
• The Elder told Shin not to travel to the Land of Rain because of his duties as clan leader and head of the Hokage’s Anbu.
• The Elder explained that many Uchiha women were pregnant and asked Shin to use Wood Release to build a large hospital.
• Shin said the clan needed its own doctors and medical supplies, and the Elder added that the clan’s school was nearly ready to open.

Shin Uchiha discussed the Uchiha Clan’s new school and Fugaku’s absence with the Elder, then returned to his space and resumed training. His practice was interrupted when Yugito found him on the mountaintop and asked about his Lightning Release Armor.

• Shin Uchiha and the Elder agreed that the Uchiha school should teach its children more than basic techniques.
• Shin Uchiha told the Elder that Fugaku had chosen to remain in the clan’s former district and watch over the old Uchiha Shrine.
• The Elder urged Shin Uchiha to treat Mikoto well and make suitable arrangements for Itachi, and Shin promised he would.
• Shin Uchiha visited Mikoto and her daughter, then trained in Lightning Release Armor on the mountaintop.
• Yugito climbed to the mountaintop and asked Shin Uchiha if he was practicing Lightning Release Armor.

Shin Uchiha trained in the Lightning Release Armor while Yugito questioned him and kept him company, promising to return the next day. He then met Tsunade at the Hokage Building, where she warned him not to overexert himself and confessed how afraid she was of losing him.

• Yugito questioned Shin Uchiha about mastering the third stage of the Lightning Release Armor, and he claimed his special Sharingan had let him copy it.
• Yugito compared Shin Uchiha's training endurance with the Fourth Raikage's and asked whether he had a secret technique; Shin said his constitution was unusually strong.
• After Shin Uchiha finished training, Yugito asked him to return the next day, and he promised to visit regularly until he mastered the technique.
• Shin Uchiha went to the Hokage Building, where Tsunade cautioned him against pushing his body too hard.
• Tsunade leaned into Shin Uchiha's embrace and told him she feared losing him because he was the only family she had left.

Shin Uchiha arranged for the pregnant Uzuki Yugao to move into his space, then traveled to the Land of Water after Shisui Uchiha found the child with Ice Release. The chapter ended with Shin learning that Haku was in a nearby village, still wandering alone.

• Tsunade suggested that Uzuki Yugao leave the crowded Hokage Building and move into Shin Uchiha's space, where Yakushi Nonō could care for her.
• Shin Uchiha offered Uzuki Yugao a place in his space, and she agreed and moved into the villa.
• Shin Uchiha sensed a signal from Shisui Uchiha and traveled to the Land of Water, where Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were waiting.
• Shisui Uchiha told Shin Uchiha that they had tracked a child with an out-of-control kekkei genkai to a nearby village.
• Shin Uchiha realized the child was Haku, the gentle Ice Release user who had not yet met Zabuza.

Shin Uchiha learned how Shisui Uchiha found Haku and planned to bring the boy back to the Uchiha Clan as a retainer. He also told Uchiha Itachi that his mother had safely given birth to a daughter, while Shisui worried about the Elder arranging a marriage for him.

• Shisui Uchiha explained that Haku's mother was likely a Yuki Clan survivor and that Haku had killed the villagers after his Ice Release awakened.
• Shin Uchiha decided to meet Haku and, if the boy's temperament suited him, take him to the Uchiha District for training.
• Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi chose to continue their mission toward Kirigakure rather than return with Shin.
• Shin Uchiha told Uchiha Itachi that his mother had safely delivered a daughter, and Itachi thanked him for looking after his family.
• Shin Uchiha warned Shisui Uchiha that the Elder planned to introduce him to potential wives, and Shisui asked for more missions to avoid returning.
• Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi set off to finish their mission, and Itachi said he was willing to accept anything if he could protect his family and clan.

Shin Uchiha found the starving child Haku hiding in a ruined village and quietly offered him warmth and food. Haku accepted a steamed bun, saving half of it as Shin sat by the fire.

• Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi agreed to talk later and set off to give their all for Shin.
• Shin Uchiha entered a fearful, impoverished village in the Land of Water and found Haku hiding in a dilapidated house.
• Shin used Wood Release to build a fire, warming Haku without frightening him further.
• Shin toasted two steamed buns and offered one to the hungry Haku.
• Haku accepted the bun, returned to his corner, and hid half of it for later.

Shin Uchiha invited Haku to become his subordinate and took him along while searching the Land of Water for people with rare abilities. Their search ended when they encountered an injured Zabuza Momochi on a misty path.

• Haku saved half of his steamed bun, and Shin left him by the fire before returning to invite him along as a subordinate.
• Shin gave Haku his bundle to carry, and Haku followed him out of the village with excitement.
• Shin spent two days traveling with Haku in search of Kimimaro or Orochimaru, while ensuring Haku had clean clothes, shoes, and food.
• Shin decided to take Haku back to Whirlpool Island, but they encountered Zabuza Momochi on a secluded path.
• Shin recognized that Zabuza was badly injured from his pale face, the smell of fresh blood, and his unusually audible footsteps.
• Zabuza noticed Shin and Haku, then kept walking while shifting to the edge of the narrow path.

Shin Uchiha confronted the wounded Zabuza Momochi and offered him a place at his side. After Shin overwhelmed Zabuza with his presence, Zabuza asked to know his identity, leaving his decision unresolved.

• Shin Uchiha recognized Zabuza Momochi and patted him on the shoulder, startling the wary swordsman.
• Zabuza fled into the woods and used the Hidden Mist Technique, but Shin tracked him with his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
• Shin offered Zabuza a chance to follow him, but Zabuza refused and demanded that Shin prove he was worthy.
• Shin released his immense chakra and imposing presence, scattering the mist and stopping Zabuza from fighting.
• Zabuza released his grip on the Kubikiribōchō and asked Shin who he was.

Shin Uchiha defeated Zabuza Momochi’s resistance, recruited him, and used Kotoamatsukami to make him completely loyal. He then took Zabuza and Haku from the Land of Water to the Uchiha District on Whirlpool Island, avoiding Kirigakure’s pursuers.

• Shin Uchiha overwhelmed Zabuza and revealed his identity as the Uchiha Clan’s leader.
• Shin offered Zabuza a place at his side, and Zabuza agreed to follow him rather than die alone.
• Shin used Kotoamatsukami to make Zabuza his most loyal subordinate after sensing Kirigakure shinobi approaching.
• Shin carried Haku and Zabuza to the Uchiha District on Whirlpool Island using Takamagahara.

Shin Uchiha brought Haku and the injured Zabuza Momochi back to Whirlpool Island, securing Zabuza’s loyalty and arranging treatment. After explaining his plans to the Elder, Shin returned home and prepared to intervene in Kirigakure, where he intended to confront Obito Uchiha and assess Mei Terumi’s potential.

• Shin Uchiha used Kotoamatsukami on Zabuza Momochi, then brought him to the Elder’s home for medical treatment.
• Shin Uchiha settled Haku in his house and planned for him to train with Uchiha children.
• Shin Uchiha told the Elder that Haku was a surviving member of the Yuki Clan with Ice Release and that Zabuza would serve his future plans.
• The Elder warned Shin Uchiha that the Kaguya Clan could be difficult to control, and Shin agreed that finding one would have brought complications.
• Shin Uchiha returned home to reassure Haku and planned to go to Kirigakure, drive out Obito Uchiha, and see whether Mei Terumi was already showing her abilities.