Chapter Summaries

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.

Shin Uchiha returned to his villa, reassured Haku that he would train him, and visited Mikoto and their newborn daughter. He later found Uzuki Yugao and joined the others for a lively dinner.

• Shin Uchiha returned home and comforted Haku, promising to train him and visit him when he could.
• Shin Uchiha visited Mikoto as she nursed their newborn daughter, apologized for his absence, and spent time with them.
• Mikoto rested after Shin Uchiha left, while he asked Uchiha Izumi where Uzuki Yugao had gone.
• Shin Uchiha found Uzuki Yugao outside and brought her back after reassuring her.
• Tsunade and Shizune arrived, and Shin Uchiha, Mikoto, Uzuki Yugao, and the others gathered for dinner.

Shin Uchiha arrived near Kirigakure with Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi, learned about the village’s turmoil under the Fourth Mizukage, and flew in to investigate. He cleared Kirigakure’s perpetual mist with a massive Wind Release technique, leaving the village bathed in sunlight.

• Shisui Uchiha reported that Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura had turned Kirigakure into the Blood Mist Village and that the Yuki and Kaguya clans had been wiped out.
• Shisui Uchiha described the opposing faction led by elder Genji, including Mei Terumi and the Byakugan-wielding Ao.
• Shin Uchiha invited Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi to explore Kirigakure, and they agreed to join him.
• Shin Uchiha used the Light-Weight Rock Technique to fly toward Kirigakure with Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi.
• Shin Uchiha unleashed a powerful Wind Release-Great Breakthrough that swept away the mist above Kirigakure and exposed the village to sunlight.

Shin Uchiha and his companions arrived at Kirigakure, where his enormous chakra and powerful wind technique alarmed the village. Genji met them cautiously, and Shin said they had come to investigate an enemy of the Uchiha Clan.

• Shin Uchiha unleashed Great Breakthrough, clearing the mist over Kirigakure and alerting the Sensor Division.
• Karatachi Yagura watched the intruders from the Mizukage Building as a sensor ninja reported that one had immense chakra.
• Genji arrived with Mei Terumi and Ao, whose Byakugan revealed that one intruder had at least ten times the chakra of his companions.
• Genji led the group to meet the intruders while Karatachi Yagura struggled to suppress a reaction.
• Shin Uchiha lowered himself and his companions before Genji, then identified himself as Uchiha Clan Leader and said they were investigating an enemy of their clan.

Shin Uchiha confronted Kirigakure’s leaders over an enemy hiding in the village and pressed them to bring the Fourth Mizukage to him. Mei Terumi went to summon the Mizukage, while Obito Uchiha and Black and White Zetsu debated whether to expose themselves.

• Genji questioned Shin Uchiha’s claim that a powerful enemy could be hiding in Kirigakure, but Shin warned that he had reliable intelligence and urged them to consider who might be sheltering the intruder.
• Shin Uchiha suggested the Fourth Mizukage was at the heart of Kirigakure’s troubles and demanded that he come confirm whether outsiders were hidden in the village.
• Genji asked Mei Terumi to inform the Fourth Mizukage and invite him to meet Shin Uchiha, and Mei hurried to the Mizukage Building.
• Shin Uchiha continued speaking with Genji while tracking Obito Uchiha with the Kagura Mind’s Eye.
• Mei Terumi relayed the request to the expressionless Fourth Mizukage, as Obito Uchiha and Black and White Zetsu weighed whether to go meet Shin Uchiha and risk exposing the genjutsu controlling the Mizukage.

Shin Uchiha confronted the Fourth Mizukage over the Uchiha Clan’s status and its search for an enemy in Kirigakure. After the Mizukage dismissed him, Shin impaled him with a lightning sword, turning the confrontation into a declaration of war.

• Obito Uchiha, posing as the Fourth Mizukage, left for the village outskirts with Mei Terumi, while two figures stayed behind and then vanished.
• The Fourth Mizukage confronted Shin Uchiha and demanded that he leave Kirigakure and negotiate through the Hokage.
• Shin told the Mizukage that the Uchiha Clan was an independent power and mocked those who operated from the shadows.
• The Fourth Mizukage claimed Shin’s enemy was not in Kirigakure and ordered him to go home.
• Shin appeared to apologize, then struck the Fourth Mizukage with a lightning sword and said Kirigakure would need to send someone else to negotiate.