Chapter Summaries

Shin Uchiha asked the Third Hokage to recall Tsunade so she could examine Uchiha Itachi, whom Shin claimed was suffering from a Mangekyō Sharingan-related illness. The Third Hokage explained why Tsunade had resisted returning to Konoha, leaving her recall unresolved.

• Shin Uchiha decided to bring Tsunade back to help Itachi and support his plans to train in Lightning Release Armor.
• Shin went to the Hokage Building and asked the Third Hokage to recall Tsunade, claiming Itachi's early Mangekyō Sharingan use had harmed his health.
• The Third Hokage reacted with alarm to the news that Itachi had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and recalled how Danzo's actions had cost him Shisui.
• The Third Hokage said Tsunade's Hemophobia prevented her from treating patients and explained that her brother Nawaki and lover Dan Katō had died, leaving her opposed to Konoha and the Hokage position.

Shin Uchiha learned that Tsunade was unlikely to return to Konoha while the Third Hokage remained alive, so he decided to seek her out himself after finishing his other plans. After learning she was in Tanzaku Town, he headed to Uzuki Yugao’s home and found her waiting by the window.

• Shin Uchiha realized the Third Hokage could not persuade Tsunade to return and gave up on that plan.
• Shin Uchiha considered copying the Third Tsuchikage’s Light-Weight Rock Technique and Dust Release, but prioritized winning over Tsunade.
• The Third Hokage told Shin Uchiha that Tsunade was in Tanzaku Town, where she was gambling.
• Shin Uchiha planned to see Shisui and Itachi off, help build the Uchiha Clan’s new district, and copy the Uzumaki Clan bloodline before visiting Tsunade.
• Shin Uchiha turned toward Uzuki Yugao’s home and spotted her waiting at her second-floor window.

Shin Uchiha spent the day with Uzuki Yugao, then asked whether she would commit to him for life and told her about a secret technique that required absolute loyalty. Yugao declared she would never betray him and asked him to use the technique, leaving Shin holding her close.

• Uzuki Yugao jumped from her second-floor room to meet Shin Uchiha, then went back inside to tell her family before joining him for lunch.
• Shin Uchiha and Uzuki Yugao ate, shopped, and talked around Konoha until evening, and he told her he liked her high ponytail.
• Uzuki Yugao went home with Shin Uchiha, and later he asked whether she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him.
• Shin Uchiha explained that his secret technique could safeguard her life but required her absolute loyalty and warned her to consider the choice carefully.
• Uzuki Yugao insisted she had chosen to stay with Shin forever and asked him to use the technique, and Shin held her in silence.

Shin Uchiha gave Uzuki Yugao a space mark linked to the Kamui Dimension, then prepared Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi for their mission by warning them about the Akatsuki and Nagato's Rinnegan. He was about to use Izanagi to give Itachi a way to survive, despite Shisui's concerns about the technique's cost.

• Shin Uchiha placed a space mark on Uzuki Yugao and explained how it could carry her to the Kamui Dimension if her life was in danger.
• Shin Uchiha spent several days with Uzuki Yugao before the cooldown on his Izanagi ended.
• Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi visited Shin Uchiha, who took them to his secret chamber and briefed them on the Akatsuki, especially Hidan and Kakuzu.
• Shin Uchiha warned Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi about Pain, Nagato, and the Rinnegan, telling them to avoid prolonged fights and use their space marks if necessary.
• Shin Uchiha called Uchiha Itachi closer to give him a life-saving technique, while Shisui Uchiha cautioned him against using Izanagi too often.

Shin Uchiha sealed an Izanagi safeguard into Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan before sending Itachi and Shisui Uchiha on their mission. He then sent Uchiha Fugaku toward the Land of Grass to prepare for future trips to Iwagakure and Kumogakure, trained while recovering, and learned that two uninvited visitors had arrived in the Uchiha District.

• Uchiha Itachi asked Shin Uchiha not to use Izanagi to protect him, but Shin sealed the technique into Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan anyway.
• Shin Uchiha gave Uchiha Itachi and Shisui Uchiha further advice, then transported them beyond the village using his space mark.
• Shin Uchiha asked Uchiha Fugaku to visit the outskirts of Iwagakure and Kumogakure, and replaced Fugaku's simplified space mark with a stronger one.
• Uchiha Fugaku prepared to leave, and Shin Uchiha transported him to the Land of Grass.
• Shin Uchiha trained with Lightning Release Armor in Takamagahara Space while recovering from Izanagi and preparing to copy Kōrei Uzumaki's bloodline.
• Two uninvited visitors arrived in the Uchiha District.

Shin Uchiha spent a quiet night with pregnant Uchiha Mikoto before Obito and Zetsu met outside Konoha to discuss upheavals in the Uchiha Clan. Zetsu revealed that Shin had killed more than a dozen elite jonin with his third-stage Susanoo, leaving Obito stunned by the strength of this new Mangekyō wielder.

• Shin Uchiha ended his date with Uzuki Yugao early and visited Uchiha Mikoto for dinner.
• Shin returned to Mikoto's home late that night and shared a quiet moment with her.
• Obito and Zetsu appeared outside Konoha, where Zetsu warned that recent Uchiha Clan events could threaten Obito's plans.
• Zetsu told Obito that Shimura Danzō had killed Shisui Uchiha, who had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Zetsu explained that Shin Uchiha had appeared, used his third-stage Susanoo to cut down more than a dozen elite jonin, and left Shimura Danzō as the sole survivor.
• Obito was shocked by Shin's strength and recognized that it surpassed his own.

Obito Uchiha learned that Shin Uchiha had joined Konoha's Anbu and arranged for the Uchiha Clan to leave the village, then went to confront him. A spatial barrier detected Obito as he entered the Uchiha district, forcing him and Zetsu to retreat into the Kamui Dimension.

• Zetsu told Obito Uchiha that Shin Uchiha had joined the Anbu under the Third Hokage and had secured the Uchiha Clan's departure from Konoha.
• Obito Uchiha learned that Shin had stayed in the village and decided to test his strength, threatening to kill him if he proved weak.
• Obito Uchiha passed through Konoha's barrier and headed for the Uchiha Clan Compound with Zetsu following.
• A spatial barrier detected Obito Uchiha as he entered the Uchiha district, and he pulled Zetsu into the Kamui Dimension.
• Obito Uchiha told Zetsu that they had been detected and decided to wait inside the Kamui Dimension before going back out.

Inside the Kamui Dimension, Black Zetsu calmed Obito Uchiha after he realized a spatial barrier had detected him, and Obito decided to return and test Shin Uchiha. The chapter left Obito preparing to face Shin while Black and White Zetsu planned to escape with the Mayfly Technique.

• Obito Uchiha and White Zetsu panicked after learning that Shin Uchiha’s spatial barrier had detected Obito inside the Kamui Dimension.
• Black Zetsu concluded that Shin’s Mangekyō Sharingan likely had an unfamiliar space-time ability that could threaten Kamui.
• Black Zetsu silenced White Zetsu and reassured Obito that Shin’s spatial ability was probably less powerful than Kamui.
• Obito Uchiha recovered his composure, told Black and White Zetsu to use the Mayfly Technique outside the village, and prepared to return to test Shin Uchiha.

Shin Uchiha detected Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu intruding on the Uchiha Clan Compound, secured Mikoto and Sasuke in his space, and confronted Obito. He caught Obito in Tsukuyomi and began torturing him in his Genjutsu Space.

• Shin Uchiha sensed unfamiliar chakra at the spatial barrier and sent Mikoto into his space for safety.
• Shin Uchiha moved the sleeping Sasuke Uchiha into his space, then rushed to the disturbance protected by Susanoo armor.
• Obito Uchiha appeared before Shin Uchiha, who challenged him while concealing that he knew his identity.
• Shin Uchiha unleashed Tsukuyomi and trapped Obito Uchiha in his Genjutsu Space.
• Shin Uchiha bound Obito Uchiha to a cross and repeatedly stabbed him with a conjured Tachi.

Shin Uchiha overwhelmed Obito Uchiha with Tsukuyomi, but White Zetsu rescued Obito using the Spore Technique and Mayfly Technique. Shin neutralized the spores and concluded that Obito posed little threat, reflecting on how Madara Uchiha’s legacy had enabled Obito to cause Minato Namikaze’s death.

• Shin Uchiha tortured Obito Uchiha for three days in Genjutsu Space, and Obito collapsed in agony when the genjutsu ended.
• White Zetsu used smoke to pull Obito underground as Shin tried to seal him with a Five Elements Seal.
• White Zetsu’s spores erupted across Shin’s body, delaying him long enough for Obito and White Zetsu to escape.
• Shin used his Wood Release to neutralize the spores and kept two of them in his palm.
• Shin judged Obito unable to withstand him and recalled how Obito had used Madara Uchiha’s Nine-Tails contract, leading to Minato Namikaze’s death.

Shin Uchiha returned to Takamagahara Space after defeating Obito Uchiha and reassured Uchiha Mikoto before they reunited. Black and White Zetsu carried the injured Obito to the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path for treatment, while Shin brought Mikoto and Sasuke back out of the space.

• Shin Uchiha went to Takamagahara Space, where Uchiha Mikoto embraced him and asked whether he was hurt.
• Shin told Mikoto that Obito Uchiha had been rescued by a companion after Shin defeated him, then comforted and kissed her.
• Black and White Zetsu took the badly injured Obito to a secluded place and discussed how to treat his mind injuries.
• Obito urged White Zetsu to take him to the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, and White Zetsu transported him toward their former base.
• Black Zetsu and Obito regarded Shin as a major threat after his effortless victory.
• Shin brought Mikoto and Sasuke out of Takamagahara Space to protect the Uchiha Clan and avoid Sasuke waking in unfamiliar surroundings.

Shin Uchiha considered copying Kōrei Uzumaki’s bloodline to strengthen his sage body and prepare for threats like Nagato, Obito Uchiha, and Black Zetsu. He recognized that his combat skills lagged behind his rapidly growing power and deliberately let Obito Uchiha escape because he wanted Madara Uchiha to be resurrected.

• Shin Uchiha decided to wait for Kōrei Uzumaki to recover so he could copy the Uzumaki Clan’s bloodline and constitution.
• Shin Uchiha kept the Uchiha clansmen unaware that he had protected them from Obito Uchiha’s attack.
• Shin Uchiha reflected that his combat instincts and skills had not kept pace with his growing strength, unlike Madara Uchiha’s battle prowess.
• Shin Uchiha compared Kaguya Ōtsutsuki’s vast power with her lack of combat experience, which had allowed Naruto and Sasuke to seal her.
• Shin Uchiha chose not to kill or stop Obito Uchiha because he wanted Madara Uchiha revived so he could copy Madara’s Rinnegan and Hashirama Senju’s Wood Release.

Shin Uchiha obtained the Third Hokage’s order to withdraw Naruto’s ANBU guards so he could study Naruto’s seal and copy the Uzumaki bloodline. He found Naruto with Kōrei Uzumaki and her daughter, and prepared to meet them.

• Shin Uchiha stayed with Mikoto and Sasuke overnight, then left after breakfast to request Naruto’s guardians be withdrawn.
• The Third Hokage worried about Shin’s intentions but signed the order after Shin promised to study Naruto’s seal without harming him.
• Naruto treasured the warmth and care Kōrei Uzumaki and her daughter had brought into his life, and helped Kōrei make breakfast.
• Shin Uchiha gave the signed order to Naruto’s ANBU guards, who verified it and left.
• Shin Uchiha confirmed the apartment floor was otherwise empty, then knocked on Kōrei Uzumaki’s door.

Shin Uchiha visited Kōrei Uzumaki and Karin in their new home, where they thanked him for helping them settle in Konoha. Naruto recognized Shin as the man who had given him Ichiraku Ramen coupons, and Shin greeted him warmly.

• Shin Uchiha visited Kōrei Uzumaki and Karin, who welcomed him happily and thanked him for saving them from Kusagakure.
• Shin asked how Kōrei and Karin were settling in and explained why he had arranged for them to live with Naruto rather than in the Uchiha District.
• Kōrei assured Shin that they were comfortable in Konoha and showed him into the living room.
• Naruto Uzumaki recognized Shin as the man who had given him Ichiraku Ramen coupons and recalled how the kindness had stayed with him.
• Shin smiled at Naruto and asked whether he had used up the coupons.

Shin Uchiha befriended Naruto Uzumaki and reassured him that they could eat ramen together despite Naruto’s fears of making others hate Shin. Shin later explained to Kōrei Uzumaki that he had come on a mission to inspect Naruto’s seal and discuss Naruto learning about his circumstances before entering the Ninja Academy.

• Naruto excitedly told Shin that he had used the ramen coupons and loved Ichiraku Ramen.
• Naruto worried that people would hate Shin for spending time with him, but Shin reassured him and offered to treat him to ramen.
• Shin and Naruto introduced themselves and agreed that they were friends.
• Kōrei brought tea and snacks, and she and Shin discussed the village and sending Karin to the Ninja Academy alongside Naruto.
• Shin told Kōrei that the Third Hokage had assigned him to inspect Naruto’s seal and explain Naruto’s circumstances now that Kōrei was his guardian.

Shin Uchiha reassured Kōrei Uzumaki about Naruto’s seal and told Naruto that his parents had sacrificed themselves to protect the village, though he withheld their identities. He then took Naruto to Karin’s room to examine and reinforce the seal.

• Kōrei Uzumaki asked whether the Nine-Tails would harm Naruto, and Shin Uchiha reassured her that the seal was safe and that Naruto’s parents had chosen it for him.
• Naruto asked Shin Uchiha who his parents were and whether they had abandoned him, and Shin told him they had loved him and sacrificed themselves during a disaster to save the village.
• Shin Uchiha withheld Naruto’s parents’ identities until Naruto could stand on his own, urging him to study and grow stronger to protect himself.
• Shin Uchiha explained that the being sealed inside Naruto was a gift from his parents and encouraged him to make friends with it, and Naruto agreed.
• Kōrei Uzumaki led Shin Uchiha and Naruto to Karin’s room, then left them alone so Shin could check and reinforce Naruto’s seal.

Shin Uchiha entered Naruto Uzumaki’s inner world to meet the Nine-Tails, Kurama, and subdued the fox with his eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. He then approached Kurama without fear and began petting him, leaving Kurama wary and dumbfounded.

• Shin Uchiha reassured Naruto Uzumaki, who lay down on the bed, then used his eternal Mangekyō Sharingan to enter Naruto’s inner world.
• Shin Uchiha found the Nine-Tails behind an iron gate, and Kurama mistook him for another hostile Uchiha.
• Shin Uchiha and Kurama clashed with their chakra pressure, and Shin overwhelmed the fox with his eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Kurama explained that Madara Uchiha had controlled him without explanation, and Shin Uchiha sympathized with his history of being used and sealed.
• Shin Uchiha walked through the gate, stroked Kurama’s fur, and told him that attacking him would be pointless and carry consequences.

Shin Uchiha explained to the Nine-Tails how he knew its name and traced the Uchiha clan's ancestry to Indra, the Sage of Six Paths' elder son. The Nine-Tails learned that Hashirama Senju descended from Asura, leaving it to recall its bitter history with both Hashirama and Madara.

• The Nine-Tails sensed no malice from Shin Uchiha and asked how he knew its name.
• Shin Uchiha explained that Uchiha clan history preserved knowledge across generations.
• The Nine-Tails described what it knew of the Sage of Six Paths, Indra, and Asura.
• Shin Uchiha told the Nine-Tails that Indra founded the Uchiha clan and that the Sharingan descended from the Sage's power.
• The Nine-Tails asked whether Asura had descendants, and Shin Uchiha identified Hashirama Senju.
• The Nine-Tails remembered how Madara controlled it and how Hashirama's Wood Release subdued it.

Shin Uchiha teased Kurama about the Senju and Uzumaki clans before urging him to see Naruto as a potential friend rather than a shackle. After leaving Naruto’s mind, Shin used his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan to copy Naruto’s genetic sequences.

• Shin told Kurama that the Senju and Uzumaki clans descended from Asura, provoking Kurama into a chakra-fueled rage.
• Shin reinforced the seal on Naruto’s gate until Kurama calmed down, then returned to speak with him.
• Shin described Naruto as a kindhearted orphan and urged Kurama to build a bond with him, citing Gyuki’s friendship with his jinchūriki.
• Kurama listened to Shin’s words and repeated Naruto’s name after Shin left Naruto’s body.
• Shin found Naruto asleep and used Copying Eye to copy his genetic sequences without Kurama noticing.

Shin Uchiha reassured Kōrei Uzumaki and Karin that Naruto was safe, then offered to examine the mother and daughter so he could secretly copy their Uzumaki bloodline. Kōrei accepted, and Shin asked them to change into loose-fitting clothes before the examination.

• Shin Uchiha dispelled his barrier, told Kōrei Uzumaki and Karin that Naruto had fallen asleep, and said he had reinforced Naruto’s Sealing.
• Kōrei relaxed at the news, while Karin smiled after seeing her mother’s relief.
• Shin assessed the pair’s recovery and decided they were healthy enough for him to use his Copying Eye on their Uzumaki bloodline.
• Shin offered to examine Kōrei and Karin, and Kōrei accepted after he said he was skilled at Medical Ninjutsu.
• Shin asked Kōrei and Karin to change into loose-fitting clothes and call him when they were ready.