Chapter Summaries

Luo Mang was sent back from the bridge after his dislike of the sea smell made his companions worry he was ill. As Kakashi taught Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke to protect the workers, Gato arrived at the bridge with several followers.

• Kakashi kept Haku hidden in a secluded tree hollow so Zabuza could not use him as leverage or rescue him easily.
• Luo Mang frowned at the sea breeze’s fishy smell, and Kakashi and the others mistook his reaction for a sign of illness.
• Kakashi sent a shadow clone to escort Luo Mang home, while Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke stayed at the bridge to learn protection duties.
• Kakashi began teaching the three students as Tazuna went to organize the construction workers.
• Kakashi heard footsteps and saw Gato approaching with several figures, while Tazuna recognized him.

Konan received a mysterious diary that revealed information about its owner and showed a future video of Pain invading Konoha. Meanwhile, Luo Mang returned to Tazuna’s house to rest and considered what to write in the diary, ending with thoughts turning toward someone he saw while looking at the sea.

• A glowing diary appeared before Konan, and its rules entered her mind when she touched it.
• Konan read that the diary’s owner had arrived in Naruto from another world and noticed a video showing Pain’s future invasion of Konoha.
• Kakashi’s Shadow Clone brought Luo Mang back to Tazuna’s house, said Luo Mang was unwell, and vanished.
• Luo Mang washed up, rested in the guest room, and wrote diary entries about feeling dizzy, getting time off, and teaching ninjutsu to Sakura.
• Luo Mang struggled to think of a believable way to pass on the ninjutsu and, while looking at the sea, thought of someone.

Konan read the Diary’s account of her past and future, learning that Danzo’s actions led to Yahiko’s death and Nagato’s rampage, while Jiraiya discovered his former students might become Akatsuki’s enemies. The Diary also called Konan an ultimate rich woman, leaving her confused as she believed she was poor.

• Konan suspected Kakashi and Uchiha Itachi had received information from diaries, then watched the Diary turn to a new page.
• The Diary described Konan’s orphaned childhood with Yahiko and Nagato, their meeting with Jiraiya, and the events that led to Yahiko’s death and Nagato’s rampage.
• Jiraiya read that Danzo had worked with Hanzō against Konan and her friends, and shattered his cup in anger and grief.
• The Diary accused Uchiha Obito of massacring his own clan, and Luo Mang resolved not to interfere unless Obito harmed those around him.
• The Diary called Konan the ultimate rich woman, but she decided the writer was probably mocking her poverty.

Tsunade read the Diary while investigating Orochimaru’s plans and grew angry at Danzo’s misuse of Hashirama’s name. Konan asked the Diary how peace could be achieved and learned that Sasuke Uchiha planned to unite the Shinobi World by making himself its most powerful enemy.

• Tsunade learned from the Diary that Danzo claimed to follow Hashirama Senju and angrily vowed to kill him if he used her grandfather’s name again.
• Tsunade continued helping Shizune investigate spies ahead of Orochimaru’s Konoha Crush Plan, while Hiruzen Sarutobi reacted strangely cheerfully to their efforts.
• Konan questioned whether the Akatsuki’s plan could succeed and asked the Diary for the true path to peace.
• The Diary explained that Sasuke Uchiha planned to restrain the Nine Tailed Beasts and make himself a feared enemy so the major shinobi villages would unite against him.
• Konan compared Sasuke’s plan to the Akatsuki’s ambitions and wondered how he could possess the Rinnegan’s Planetary Devastation ability.

Luo Mang hesitated over what to write about Itachi, but the Diary presented a video of Konan fighting the Masked Man. Konan revealed the Masked Man’s secrets and nearly killed him with a vast field of explosive tags, but he survived and stabbed her from behind.

• Luo Mang hesitated to write about Itachi’s influence on Sasuke, and the Diary offered a video of Konan versus the Masked Man.
• Konan confronted the Masked Man, who claimed he had encouraged Yahiko to create the Akatsuki and given Nagato the Rinnegan.
• Konan used paper and explosive tags to blow apart the Masked Man’s arm, then revealed that she had prepared six hundred billion explosive tags to trap him.
• The Masked Man escaped the ten-minute barrage, appeared behind Konan, and stabbed her in the abdomen with a Black Rod.

Jiraiya, Tsunade, Uchiha Itachi, and Konan reacted to the video of Konan’s battle with the Masked Man and the revelation that he used Izanagi. A new Diary entry focused on Konan’s age and appearance, leaving her irritated and wondering whether the powerful man was a pervert.

• Jiraiya recognized Konan in the video and questioned whether the Masked Man had given Nagato the Rinnegan.
• Tsunade was stunned by Konan’s use of six hundred billion Explosive Tags and judged that she could not defeat the Masked Man.
• Uchiha Itachi identified Izanagi’s limits but realized the Masked Man’s stockpile of Sharingan made him exceptionally difficult to kill, while White Zetsu Tobi continued watching him.
• Konan wondered why the Masked Man had mentioned Jiraiya, then read a new Diary entry commenting on her age and beauty.
• Konan suspected the Masked Man was a pervert, while Jiraiya decided he wanted to meet him and discuss their shared interest in women.

Tsunade grew angry after reading Luo Mang’s mention of Konan, while Shizune dealt with the damage Tsunade caused to their door. After a nap, Luo Mang woke to find Sakura looking unwell and the guest room unusually quiet.

• Tsunade crushed the door handle after reading Luo Mang’s diary entry about Konan, then Shizune returned and worried about the cost of replacing the damaged door.
• Tsunade checked her Diary for new writing, but it remained unchanged while Luo Mang rested and fell asleep.
• Sakura woke Luo Mang for dinner and waited outside, looking pale and haggard when he came out.
• Luo Mang walked toward the living room and noticed that Naruto, Sasuke, and Kakashi were unusually quiet.

After Gato’s hired missing-nin attacked, Sasuke awakened two tomoe in his Sharingan and Naruto went berserk while protecting his friends. Kakashi worried about his students’ growth, but Luo Mang’s Diary suggested that other events would always arise to help the future saviors grow.

• Luo Mang found the exhausted group gathered in the guest room after Gato and his hired missing-nin attacked.
• Kakashi explained that he had kept most of the missing-nin occupied while others fought Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura.
• Luo Mang realized Sasuke had awakened two tomoe, and Kakashi said Sakura had been injured but healed.
• During dinner, Sasuke resented that Luo Mang’s prophecy had come true and that he had awakened his Sharingan for Naruto’s sake.
• Kakashi worried that his students were still too weak for future dangers and questioned whether the future could be changed.
• Luo Mang wrote in the Diary that other events might help Naruto, Sasuke, and the others grow into saviors, and Kakashi accepted the explanation.

Zabuza mourned Haku in his hideout while Luo Mang guarded the bridge and Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno continued training. The chapter ended with Sasuke dreading his growing bond with Naruto and Kakashi Hatake questioning the Masked Man’s identity.

• Zabuza woke in a cave, called for Haku, and remembered that he had abandoned him during his retreat.
• Luo Mang went with Tazuna to guard the bridge while Kakashi's Shadow Clone warned him to conserve his strength and watch for trouble.
• Luo Mang read his diary and concluded that fate would keep pushing Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha together even without Haku.
• Sasuke Uchiha read the diary and lamented the prospect of building a bond with Naruto Uzumaki.
• Kakashi Hatake watched the video of Konan fighting the Masked Man and wondered whether the Masked Man was a surviving Uchiha.
• Naruto Uzumaki practiced Water Walking while Sakura Haruno trained by treating a fish's injuries.

Luo Mang fought Zabuza when he returned to the bridge seeking revenge, then learned that Gato had arrived to destroy it. The chapter left Luo Mang facing Gato and his men while Zabuza remained trapped in Genjutsu.

• Zabuza ambushed Luo Mang at the bridge, and Luo Mang sent Tazuna and the workers away from the fight.
• Zabuza blamed Luo Mang for Haku leaving him and attacked with the Hidden Mist Technique.
• Luo Mang claimed Haku was alive and being held for a possible trade, provoking Zabuza while searching for an opening.
• Luo Mang caught Zabuza with Sharingan Genjutsu just as he attacked with Kubikiribōchō.
• Gato appeared, mocked Zabuza, and told Luo Mang his men intended to destroy the bridge.

Luo Mang subdued Gato, Zabuza, and their guards with genjutsu, allowing Kakashi and the others to capture them. The group prepared to return with the captives, while Luo Mang and Sakura grew closer.

• Luo Mang placed Gato and his two guards under genjutsu after controlling Zabuza.
• Naruto arrived, and Kakashi tied up the captives while praising Luo Mang's genjutsu.
• Sakura checked Luo Mang for injuries, then happily told him about her special training as he listened.
• Kakashi and Tazuna decided to hold Gato and the others for ransom, killing them if no one paid.
• Kakashi dragged the captives along and called the team to leave.

Luo Mang and Kakashi returned with Zabuza captive and divided the spoils from their victory. Kakashi took the Kubikiribōchō, while Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke were offered Gato’s valuables, and Kakashi promised to teach Luo Mang ninjutsu.

• Luo Mang reflected on Zabuza’s return and inspected the Kubikiribōchō as the group dragged their captive home.
• Luo Mang proposed selling the sword back to Kirigakure, but Kakashi asked to buy it for his own swordsmanship studies.
• Luo Mang gave Kakashi the Kubikiribōchō, and Kakashi promised to teach him ninjutsu and share his insights the next day.
• Luo Mang offered Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke jewelry taken from Gato and let them choose what they wanted.
• Naruto chose a gold pipe to give to the Third Hokage.

After Haku woke in captivity, Kakashi brought Zabuza and the others to the tree hollow where he was held. Haku realized Zabuza had returned to avenge him, while Luo Mang's group kept them imprisoned and went back to eat.

• Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno chose valuable collectible weapons from Luo Mang's gift, while Tazuna watched enviously.
• Haku woke bound in a dark tree hollow and worried that Zabuza might be in danger.
• Kakashi and Naruto Uzumaki found the marked tree and uncovered Haku's hiding place.
• Haku saw Zabuza among the captives, and Kakashi explained that Zabuza had returned to avenge him.
• Haku cried as he realized Zabuza cared about him, while Luo Mang decided to keep the pair captive for possible trade.
• Kakashi cautioned Naruto Uzumaki against misplaced compassion, and the group left to eat at their host's home.

Konan reconsidered her obsession with achieving peace after discovering the diary was real, while Nagato accepted her decision not to investigate Kakashi Hatake. Elsewhere, Obito Uchiha pressed Uchiha Itachi to resume capturing tailed beasts, and Itachi accepted Black Zetsu’s information.

• Konan woke, confirmed the diary was real, and wondered whether its author could reveal another path to peace for Amegakure.
• Konan told Nagato they could wait to capture Kakashi Hatake if he returned to the Underground Black Market, and Nagato trusted her despite recognizing she was hiding something.
• Obito Uchiha told Uchiha Itachi to choose another tailed beast to capture after several days of rest.
• Black Zetsu gave Uchiha Itachi a list of information on the tailed beasts, which Itachi accepted while he and Obito continued to distrust each other.

After the Leaf Ninja Bridge’s opening celebration, Kakashi’s team prepared to leave the Land of Waves and decide what to do with their captive, Gato. Luo Mang urged them to negotiate for resources, and Kakashi revealed the prisoners, where Gato begged to be released.

• Tazuna named the completed bridge the Leaf Ninja Bridge, and the villagers celebrated its opening with Kakashi’s team.
• The workers thanked Kakashi and Naruto, while Sakura piled food into Luo Mang’s bowl and he reflected that he should wait before starting a relationship with her.
• Kakashi said the mission was over, and the team said farewell to Tazuna before heading to the prisoners.
• Kakashi asked whether they should kill Gato or trade him for money, and Luo Mang proposed negotiating for a satisfactory offer.
• Kakashi removed the concealment at the tree and exposed Gato and the others, prompting Gato to plead for his release while Zabuza insulted him.

Luo Mang tricked Gato into revealing the location of his hidden wealth while Kakashi and Naruto went to investigate it. After Zabuza said Kirigakure would not pay for him and Haku without the Kubikiribōchō, Luo Mang killed the pair and waited with Gato for Kakashi’s return.

• Luo Mang questioned Gato’s promise and got him to reveal a villa where valuables and other assets were hidden.
• Kakashi took Naruto to the villa to check Gato’s claims, leaving Luo Mang and the others to deal with the prisoners.
• Zabuza said Kirigakure would not pay for him and Haku without the Kubikiribōchō, so Luo Mang decided they were of no use and killed them.
• Gato and his guards huddled in fear as Luo Mang said Kakashi and Naruto would soon return to decide their fate.
• Sasuke asked Luo Mang about his progress with Chidori, and Luo Mang considered how he could develop the lightning technique.

Kakashi and Naruto returned with the treasure from Gato's villa, and Luo Mang used his Sharingan to search Gato's memories for more hidden wealth. The group set off for home after killing the remaining guards, while Kakashi praised the team's performance and prepared to test Sasuke and Naruto's limits.

• Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki returned with the treasure, and Luo Mang rejected Gato's offer to pay for his freedom before controlling him and searching his memories.
• Sasuke Uchiha explained that Luo Mang had killed Zabuza after learning Kirigakure would not pay to retrieve him, and Kakashi accepted the decision.
• Kakashi asked Sasuke about his Chidori training and said he would test Sasuke and Naruto's limits once they returned to the village.
• Luo Mang revealed that Gato had two more houses along their route with gold and silver, and Kakashi killed the remaining guards before the group departed.
• Naruto Uzumaki said he had enjoyed the mission, and Kakashi praised the team's performance and the progress they had made.

After completing a dangerous mission and returning to Konoha, Luo Mang and his team reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi, while Tsunade hurried to the Hokage Building after learning Luo Mang was back. The report was interrupted when someone kicked open the office door.

• Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, Luo Mang, and Kakashi returned to Konoha after four days of travel, and Kakashi offered to treat the team to ramen.
• Tsunade read in the Diary that Luo Mang had returned and rushed toward the Hokage Building to find him.
• Tsunade encountered Jiraiya on the way, declined his invitation to barbecue, and continued toward the Hokage Building as he followed behind.
• Kakashi reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi that the mission had been above its stated rank because the client had concealed information, and Hiruzen warned the team to withdraw from missions that exceeded their scope.
• As Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to dismiss Kakashi and the others, someone kicked open the Hokage Office door.

Tsunade arrived at the Hokage Office and dragged Luo Mang away, claiming he was her problem, while the others wondered why she had taken such an interest in him. Naruto gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a Golden Pipe, and Hiruzen asked Kakashi to pass Luo Mang his promised payment and guide him.

• Tsunade kicked open the Hokage Office door, spotted Luo Mang, and dragged him outside despite Kakashi's attempt to question her.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi told the bewildered group that Tsunade probably wanted to train Luo Mang, while Kakashi and Jiraiya privately suspected there was more to it.
• Naruto Uzumaki gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a Golden Pipe as a gift, and Hiruzen gratefully accepted it.
• As Kakashi prepared to leave, Hiruzen asked him to deliver Luo Mang's promised payment and give him more guidance.

Tsunade confronted Luo Mang over calling her old in his diary, then offered to train him through a spar. Luo Mang accepted, hoping to gain combat experience while keeping her diary copy secret.

• Tsunade dragged Luo Mang out of the village and demanded to know whether he thought she looked old.
• Luo Mang distractedly considered how his diary had exposed Sasuke Uchiha, and Tsunade mistook his silence for further mockery.
• Luo Mang flattered Tsunade and joked about her being his dream girl, but his remarks only made her angrier.
• Tsunade led Luo Mang into the forest and announced that she would give him proper training through sparring.
• Luo Mang agreed to fight Tsunade so he could build his skills and gain combat experience.