Chapter Summaries

Shin Uchiha examined Karin Uzumaki with the Mystical Palm Technique, then prepared to examine Kōrei Uzumaki. Kōrei lay down nervously as Shin began her checkup.

• Kōrei Uzumaki led Karin into the bedroom after agreeing to Shin Uchiha's examination.
• Shin entered and noticed Kōrei's translucent pajamas, then agreed to examine Karin first.
• Shin used the Mystical Palm Technique to examine Karin, who fell asleep during the checkup.
• Kōrei wiped Shin's sweat, then carried Karin to the spare bedroom and tucked her in beside Naruto Uzumaki.
• Kōrei returned to Shin, lay on the bed, and nervously closed her eyes as he prepared to examine her.

Shin Uchiha examined Kōrei Uzumaki and confirmed that she and her daughter had recovered, then Kōrei embraced him and they became lovers. They discussed their future, though Kōrei had to remain with Naruto and Karin, and Shin secretly copied her Uzumaki bloodline.

• Shin Uchiha used the Mystical Palm Technique to examine Kōrei Uzumaki and found no hidden health problems.
• Kōrei Uzumaki thanked Shin Uchiha, embraced him, and told him she wanted to repay his kindness.
• Shin Uchiha returned Kōrei's embrace and placed a barrier around the room so Naruto and Karin would not interrupt them.
• Shin Uchiha and Kōrei Uzumaki became lovers and discussed their future, including Kōrei's need to raise Naruto and Karin.
• While Kōrei Uzumaki dressed, Shin Uchiha used his eternal Mangekyō Sharingan to copy her Uzumaki bloodline.

Shin Uchiha copied Karin Uzumaki’s bloodline and combined it with two other Uzumaki bloodlines in Takamagahara Space. He began integrating the purified bloodline, enduring severe pain as Wood Release soothed his body and his vitality and chakra grew.

• Shin Uchiha copied Karin Uzumaki’s bloodline while Naruto Uzumaki and Karin slept, then left Kōrei Uzumaki’s home to report on his mission.
• In Takamagahara Space, Shin Uchiha merged three Uzumaki bloodlines into a larger sphere of blood-red light threaded with gold.
• Shin Uchiha began integrating the purified Uzumaki bloodline and suffered intense pain as his body changed.
• A warm current of Wood Release repeatedly eased Shin Uchiha’s pain, while his cells, vitality, and chakra grew stronger.
• Blue chakra gathered around Shin Uchiha until it formed a sphere of light about five meters across.

Shin Uchiha completed his fusion with the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline, gaining immense vitality, chakra, stronger Wood Release, and new abilities. After testing his enhanced body and learning that his Kotoamatsukami cooldown would end in three days, he returned to his space to sleep.

• Shin Uchiha woke after the bloodline fusion and tested his transformed body on the island.
• Shin Uchiha discovered that his chakra had tripled, his vitality had increased six or seven times, and his Wood Release, physical strength, and Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan had benefited from the fusion.
• The system told Shin Uchiha that his Kotoamatsukami cooldown would end in three days.
• Shin Uchiha awakened the Uzumaki Clan's Mind's Eye of the Kagura and Stamina Healing abilities.
• Shin Uchiha emerged at night, considered copying the Byakugan, and returned to his space to sleep.

Hyuga Hiashi’s breakfast with his timid daughter Hinata was interrupted when Shin Uchiha arrived to visit the Hyuga Clan. After welcoming Shin and sharing tea, Hiashi asked what had brought him there.

• Hinata Hyuga finished breakfast quickly and left to practice before her morning training assessment.
• A gate guard told Hyuga Hiashi that Shin Uchiha was waiting to see him.
• Hyuga Hiashi hurried to welcome Shin at the gate, and Shin excused himself for arriving without notice.
• Hyuga Hiashi ushered Shin into the reception room, where they chatted over tea before Hiashi asked the purpose of his visit.

Shin Uchiha asked Hyuga Hiashi to support his bid for the Uchiha Clan leadership and proposed an engagement to Hinata Hyuga. Hiashi began considering the match, while Shin privately planned to win Hinata’s affection and keep her from developing feelings for Naruto.

• After three rounds of tea, Shin Uchiha told Hyuga Hiashi he wanted to form an alliance and stand by his side.
• Shin Uchiha asked Hyuga Hiashi to support him when the Uchiha Clan Leader stepped down.
• Shin Uchiha proposed becoming engaged to Hinata Hyuga, with a wedding after she came of age.
• Hyuga Hiashi weighed the alliance and the chance to spare Hinata the Caged Bird Seal, and decided to consult his wife before agreeing.
• Shin Uchiha privately revealed that he wanted to marry Hinata and planned to make her depend on him so she would not fall for Naruto.

Shin Uchiha visited Hyuga Hiashi to discuss a proposal, and Hiashi asked for time to consider it while suggesting his answer would be favorable. Hiashi introduced Shin to Hinata Hyuga after Shin watched her spar with Neji Hyuga.

• Hyuga Hiashi told Shin Uchiha he needed time to consider Shin's proposal and invited him to watch Hinata Hyuga's training.
• Shin Uchiha accompanied Hyuga Hiashi to the training grounds, where Hinata Hyuga sparred with Neji Hyuga.
• Hyuga Hiashi explained that Neji Hyuga was his nephew and that he looked after him because Hizashi Hyuga had died in Hiashi's place.
• Shin Uchiha noticed Neji Hyuga held back and avoided Hinata's vital points despite repeatedly knocking her down.
• Hyuga Hiashi introduced Shin Uchiha to Hinata Hyuga, and the two greeted each other.

Shin Uchiha visited Elder Uchiha Ling on Whirlpool Island to tell him he had arranged an engagement with Hyuga Hiashi’s daughter. The Elder questioned Shin’s motives but remained calm as he considered the news.

• Shin Uchiha left Hinata Hyuga after greeting her and decided to tell the Elder about their planned engagement.
• Shin Uchiha bought sake and snacks before using his dōjutsu to travel to the Uchiha Clan’s temporary camp on Whirlpool Island.
• Elder Uchiha Ling recognized that Shin Uchiha had brought the sake because he wanted something and asked him to explain.
• Shin Uchiha told the Elder he had arranged a marriage with the Hyuga Clan to gain access to the Byakugan.
• The Elder questioned Shin Uchiha about pursuing Hyuga Hiashi’s young daughter, and Shin denied being interested in her for that reason.

Shin Uchiha gained the Elder’s approval for pursuing a Hyuga alliance, though the Elder insisted he also take an Uchiha wife. Far away, Obito Uchiha woke from his coma and recognized Shin as a formidable opponent.

• The Elder supported Shin Uchiha’s plan to seek a Hyuga engagement and alliance, then urged him to find an Uchiha wife as well.
• Shin Uchiha agreed to let the Elder find him a match, then left and planned to request a mission to bring Tsunade back to the village.
• Black Zetsu connected Obito Uchiha to the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which helped him recover from the mental injuries caused by Shin’s Tsukuyomi.
• Obito Uchiha woke, removed the tube from his back, and said he had underestimated Shin’s strength.
• Black Zetsu reassured Obito Uchiha that he had lost because he had carelessly fallen into Shin’s trap.

After Shin Uchiha defeated him, Obito Uchiha considered how to grow stronger and accepted Black Zetsu's advice to reclaim his Sharingan from Kakashi. He planned to replace Kakashi's eye with another Three-Tomoe Sharingan while Kakashi was away on a mission.

• Obito Uchiha told Black Zetsu that Shin Uchiha had overwhelmed him with powerful Mangekyō abilities, including space and genjutsu techniques.
• White Zetsu suggested pulling Shin into the Kamui Dimension, but Obito explained that the attempt would leave him vulnerable and might not trap Shin.
• Black Zetsu reminded Obito that retrieving his other Sharingan could complete his Mangekyō pair and strengthen his Susanoo and Kamui.
• Obito agreed to reclaim his eye from Kakashi and instructed Black Zetsu to choose a copying-type Three-Tomoe Sharingan as its replacement.
• Obito told White Zetsu to watch Konoha's gates for Kakashi's next mission, then sighed Kakashi's name after the others left.

Shin Uchiha began tutoring Sasuke Uchiha in Mikoto's courtyard to build his foundation before he started school. He explained the core ninja disciplines and the Uchiha Sharingan, while leaving the Mangekyo unmentioned.

• Shin Uchiha visited Mikoto's house to give Sasuke extra lessons before school began.
• Shin taught Sasuke in the courtyard while Uchiha Mikoto, Uchiha Izumi, and Uchiha Ye watched.
• Shin explained that taijutsu, ninjutsu, and genjutsu were essential, and that mastering one could make a ninja exceptionally strong.
• Shin demonstrated his three-tomoe Sharingan and described its awakening, development, and combat abilities.
• Shin pointed out that Uchiha Izumi also had a three-tomoe Sharingan, then continued explaining its advantages to Sasuke.

Shin Uchiha taught Sasuke Uchiha the foundations of taijutsu and tested his chakra natures, finding fire and lightning. He told Sasuke that his lightning nature qualified him to begin learning a difficult, top-tier secret technique, but warned that training would be painful and require perseverance.

• Shin Uchiha explained the Uchiha Clan's fearsome reputation and urged Sasuke Uchiha to train hard and aim beyond Konoha.
• Shin Uchiha assessed Sasuke's taijutsu, sparred with him, and advised him to focus on basic physical training rather than flashy moves.
• Shin Uchiha used chakra paper to confirm that Sasuke had fire and lightning chakra natures.
• Shin Uchiha advised Sasuke to practice ninjutsu moderately and postpone serious genjutsu training until he awakened his Sharingan.
• Shin Uchiha told Sasuke that his lightning nature met the basic requirements for a difficult secret technique and warned him that mastering it would be painful.

Sasuke Uchiha chose to learn Shin Uchiha’s painful Lightning Release Armor technique, and Shin used his genjutsu to train him without risking physical injury. After a month of intense practice, Sasuke’s lightning chakra control had improved significantly.

• Sasuke asked whether Shin’s secret technique could help him surpass Itachi, and Shin said mastery would make him at least a Kage-level ninja.
• Sasuke chose to learn the technique, and Shin brought their spiritual bodies into a genjutsu training space with Illusion-Momentary Space-Time.
• Shin explained Lightning Release Armor and began teaching Sasuke its first stage inside the illusion realm.
• Shin repeatedly shocked Sasuke with lightning chakra and a metal rod whenever his control faltered.
• Over the month of training, Sasuke’s mistakes became less frequent and his chakra control improved.

Sasuke Uchiha mastered the first stage of Lightning Release Armor during an intensive month of training with Shin Uchiha in an illusion. Back in Mikoto's courtyard, Sasuke began testing the technique in the real world as Mikoto watched anxiously.

• Sasuke Uchiha completed ten consecutive Lightning Release Armor attempts without error, convincing Shin Uchiha that he had mastered the technique.
• Shin Uchiha ended the illusion early and explained that Sasuke's progress made further training there unnecessary.
• Back in Mikoto's courtyard, Shin Uchiha urged Sasuke to test his training while he watched over him.
• Sasuke Uchiha sat down and began channeling Lightning Release Chakra through his body, and Uchiha Mikoto worried that a mistake could injure him.

Sasuke Uchiha successfully practiced Shin Uchiha’s Lightning Release Armor in the real world while Shin stood by to protect him. Shin reassured the anxious Uchiha Mikoto and hinted that he had used his abilities to help Sasuke, leaving Mikoto relieved but still curious.

• Uchiha Mikoto worried that Sasuke Uchiha might be hurt as he attempted Lightning Release Armor, while Shin Uchiha stood ready to intervene.
• Sasuke Uchiha focused his chakra and covered his body in crackling electricity, successfully activating the technique.
• Shin Uchiha told Uchiha Mikoto that Sasuke was safe and had succeeded in learning the secret technique.
• Uchiha Mikoto realized Shin had helped Sasuke through an ability she did not understand and calmed down.
• Uchiha Izumi brought Uchiha Mikoto a stool while she and Uchiha Ye waited beside her.

Sasuke Uchiha successfully learned Lightning Release Armor under Shin Uchiha’s guidance, and Shin left Mikoto’s home intending to address Tsunade’s role in Konoha. At the Hokage Building, Shin encountered Umino Iruka as Iruka finished speaking with the Third Hokage.

• Sasuke Uchiha’s lightning armor faded after half an hour, and he opened his eyes, exhausted but delighted with his progress.
• Uchiha Mikoto steadied Sasuke, and Shin Uchiha reassured her that Sasuke only needed rest.
• Sasuke thanked Shin for teaching him Lightning Release Armor, and Shin encouraged him to grow stronger and help him in the future.
• Shin left Mikoto’s home and headed to the Hokage Building, planning to deal with Tsunade and her responsibilities to Konoha and the Senju Clan.
• Shin entered the Hokage Office without hindrance while Umino Iruka was finishing a conversation with the Third Hokage.
• Iruka exchanged a polite smile and nod with Shin before leaving the office.

Shin Uchiha told the Third Hokage to retire and proposed bringing Tsunade back to become Hokage instead. He said he needed Tsunade’s medical expertise to supervise his attempt to train directly in the third stage of Lightning Release Armor, and the Third Hokage remained concerned about the danger.

• The Third Hokage explained that he had assigned Iruka to teach Naruto Uzumaki at the Academy and asked Iruka to look after him.
• Shin Uchiha told the Third Hokage it was time for him to retire, and the Third Hokage assumed Shin wanted to become Hokage and outlined a plan for the Uchiha Clan to gain support.
• Shin Uchiha clarified that he wanted Tsunade to take over as Hokage, but the Third Hokage explained that she had refused his recall letters and driven Jiraiya away.
• Shin Uchiha said he would persuade Tsunade to return, prompting the Third Hokage to question his motives and warn him not to hurt her.
• Shin Uchiha explained that he needed Tsunade’s medical skills while he trained in the third stage of Lightning Release Armor, and he refused the Third Hokage’s warning against risking the training.

Shin Uchiha obtained a recall letter from Hiruzen Sarutobi so he could bring Tsunade back and promised to cure her hemophobia. Before leaving, he went to the Hyuga Clan to discuss his engagement to Hinata, where Hyuga Hiashi welcomed him with his wife and daughter.

• Hiruzen told Shin that Jiraiya had been searching for the Child of Destiny and suspected Shin might be the one, but Shin denied it.
• Shin insisted that Hiruzen write Tsunade a recall letter and said he would cure her hemophobia before asking for her help.
• Hiruzen gave Shin the sealed letter, and Shin said he would leave alone the day after tomorrow.
• Shin planned to settle his engagement to Hinata before departing and went to visit Hyuga Hiashi.
• Hyuga Hiashi arrived with his wife and Hinata, who blushed when she saw Shin, and Hiashi smiled as Shin bowed to him.

Shin Uchiha arranged a betrothal with Hinata Hyuga and then prepared to bring Tsunade back to Konoha. He hoped to obtain Tsunade’s Senju bloodline, while planning to use Kotoamatsukami if she refused to return.

• Hyuga Hiashi and his wife welcomed Shin Uchiha and agreed to betroth Hinata Hyuga to him.
• Shin Uchiha and Hyuga Hiashi exchanged ninja tools, signed a marriage contract, and finalized the betrothal.
• Shin Uchiha left the Hyuga residence and prepared to carry out Hiruzen Sarutobi’s order to bring Tsunade back to Konoha.
• Shin Uchiha changed into his Anbu uniform and considered using Kotoamatsukami if Tsunade refused to return.
• Shin Uchiha planned to acquire Tsunade’s Senju bloodline to strengthen himself.

Shin Uchiha traveled to Tanzaku Town to find Tsunade, taking his time and exploring the town before meeting her by chance in the street. Tsunade recognized that the young man watching her was a ninja, though Shin did not notice her suspicion.

• Shin Uchiha left Konoha and traveled for three days, resting in his space and occasionally returning to Konoha for dinner.
• Shin Uchiha arrived in Tanzaku Town without wearing his Anbu uniform, mask, forehead protector, or Uchiha crest.
• Shin Uchiha wandered around town and encountered Tsunade, Shizune, and the little pig while eating a squid snack.
• Shin Uchiha watched Tsunade as she walked past, while Tsunade recognized him as a ninja despite his plain clothes.