Chapter Summaries

Hyuga Hiashi’s clan elders celebrated Toru Kujyo’s Wood Release and urged Hiashi to secure him as Hinata’s husband. Hiashi planned to invite Toru to Hinata’s birthday banquet, while privately realizing that Hinata and Hanabi could both have happy futures.

• Hyuga Hiashi agreed to begin preparing for Hinata and Toru Kujyo’s wedding, delighting the Clan Elders.
• Hiashi privately recognized that Toru’s Wood Release and Senju ancestry could make him a future Hokage, and saw his connection to Hinata as a boon for the Hyuga Clan.
• The Clan Elders urged Hiashi to announce the relationship and bring Toru into the clan grounds, but Hiashi said the younger generation should decide for themselves.
• Hiashi proposed inviting Toru to Hinata’s birthday banquet next month with a formal invitation from the Main Family.
• The Clan Elders praised the plan and resolved to make the birthday banquet a splendid occasion.

Hyuga Hiashi watched the Clan Elders eagerly plan a banquet, while Toru Kujyo escaped the villagers celebrating him by carrying Sasuke Uchiha and Karin into the sky. After tormenting Sasuke with aerial stunts, Toru revealed Hashirama cells and explained the Mangekyō Sharingan's power and cost, leaving Sasuke shocked and eager to learn more.

• Hyuga Hiashi watched the Clan Elders abandon their former arrogance and enthusiastically plan the banquet.
• Toru Kujyo left the Hokage Building to a crowd of villagers who praised him as Konoha's savior.
• Toru Kujyo lifted himself, Sasuke Uchiha, and Karin into the air, then gave Sasuke a dizzying ride until he vomited.
• Toru Kujyo opened a case of Hashirama Senju cell tissue culture solution and told Sasuke he had found it in an abandoned laboratory.
• Toru Kujyo revealed that the Mangekyō Sharingan surpassed the Three-Tomoe Sharingan and described its abilities and the permanent loss of eyesight it caused.

Toru Kujyo explained how Mangekyō Sharingan blindness could be prevented and offered Sasuke a risky transplant of Hashirama cells. Sasuke chose the transplant for the sake of revenge, while Konoha prepared to publicize Toru Kujyo’s mastery of Wood Release.

• Toru Kujyo told Sasuke that transplanting a brother’s Mangekyō Sharingan could awaken the eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, and Sasuke thought of Uchiha Itachi.
• Sasuke’s Sharingan developed from two tomoe to three as Toru Kujyo revealed Hashirama Senju’s cells as another way to counter blindness.
• Toru Kujyo warned that Hashirama cells could strengthen Sasuke’s Sharingan but might be rejected, killing him.
• Sasuke chose the Hashirama cell transplant, declaring that he would risk blindness or death for revenge.
• Toru Kujyo said he would take Sasuke to a reliable specialist for the operation in two days.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered Konoha’s authorities to inform the major nations and ninja villages that Toru Kujyo had mastered Wood Release.

After Konoha publicized Toru Kujyo's Wood Release as a deterrent, the other hidden villages assessed what his power meant for the balance of the Shinobi World. Pain learned that the forest at the Uchiha Clan Compound confirmed the reports and resolved to treat Toru as another obstacle to his plan for peace.

• Tsunade and Konoha's advisers promoted Toru Kujyo's Wood Release as the village's strategic trump card and sent reports to the major hidden villages.
• Ōnoki read Konoha's report and worried that Toru's Wood Release could restore Konoha's power.
• A dismissed the news as a bluff but ordered Kumogakure to watch Toru, recalling his debt to Tsunade.
• Granny Chiyo told Gaara that Sunagakure should preserve its alliance with Konoha because Wood Release could suppress tailed beasts.
• Konan told Pain that Zetsu's Spore Clone had confirmed a new forest covered the Uchiha Clan Compound.
• Pain accepted the report and declared that Toru and the jinchūriki were trials he would overcome to impose his peace.

Obito and Black Zetsu recognized Toru Kujyo as a major threat to their Infinite Tsukuyomi plan, while the Black Market placed a huge bounty on him. At the Uchiha Clan Compound, Toru trained Sasuke and led a growing group of young ninjas in a chaotic cleanup effort.

• Obito and White Zetsu watched Toru’s display and argued over his power, while Black Zetsu identified him as a dangerous descendant of Hashirama Senju and urged Obito to eliminate him.
• The Black Market issued a 180-million-ryo bounty for Toru, making him its top-ranked target.
• Toru demonstrated Storm Release while teaching Sasuke, but Sasuke failed to stabilize a wind-enhanced Rasengan.
• Karin and Hinata efficiently smashed trees as they helped Toru clear the Uchiha Clan Compound, leaving Sasuke discouraged by their progress.
• Naruto arrived with Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba, Shino, Rock Lee, Neji, Tenten, and other young ninjas, and they joined the cleanup while causing even more chaos.

Toru Kujyo rewarded Naruto with an A-Rank Wind Release technique, then rebuilt the Uchiha Clan Compound with Wood Release. He left with Sasuke to help him grow stronger, entrusting Karin and Hinata with their training and the compound’s finishing work.

• Toru Kujyo gave Naruto the Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere scroll as a reward for his hard work, and Naruto gratefully accepted it.
• Karin and Hinata discussed Toru Kujyo’s power, while Hinata reflected on how his actions had changed her family’s attitude toward her.
• Toru Kujyo used Wood Release: Four Pillars House Technique to rebuild the Uchiha Clan Compound with new wooden houses.
• Toru Kujyo told Sasuke to pack so they could leave, and Sasuke agreed to follow him in pursuit of greater strength.
• Toru Kujyo instructed Karin and Hinata to keep training and asked Hinata to oversee the compound’s finishing work as their new home.
• Toru Kujyo and Sasuke departed, leaving Karin and Hinata behind.

Toru Kujyo took Sasuke to Orochimaru’s base in the Land of Rice Fields to obtain resources for Sasuke’s Hashirama cell transplant. After Sasuke fought the Sound Ninja and Toru Kujyo broke through the base’s defenses, they confronted Orochimaru.

• Toru Kujyo told Sasuke they were going to the Land of Rice Fields to take Orochimaru’s knowledge, Kabuto Yakushi’s medical skills, and the Ryūchi Cave Summoning Scroll.
• Toru Kujyo found Orochimaru’s underground base and blasted open its entrance, while Sasuke followed him inside.
• Sound Ninja attacked, and Sasuke fought them with his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Fire Release, and Chidori Stream.
• Toru Kujyo used Lightning Flash: Wind Wings to race through the base, destroy its defenses, and reach Orochimaru’s laboratory.
• Toru Kujyo greeted Orochimaru, who focused on him while Sasuke watched with hatred and wariness.

Orochimaru analyzed Toru Kujyo’s bloodlines, hidden Wood Release, and supposed long-term scheme to rise within Konoha, leaving Sasuke shaken by the conclusions. Toru praised Orochimaru’s insight but did not confirm or deny his accusations.

• Orochimaru identified Toru Kujyo’s Uzumaki and Senju heritage, his Wood Release, and his resemblance to the First and Second Hokage.
• Orochimaru claimed Toru had concealed his strength until Pain’s invasion and used Hinata Hyuga as cover while observing the Hyuga Clan.
• Sasuke connected Orochimaru’s claims to Toru’s past behavior and wondered if Toru had understood Konoha’s darkness before he did.
• Orochimaru suggested Toru had come to kill him and use him as a stepping stone toward becoming Sixth Hokage.
• Toru Kujyo applauded Orochimaru and praised his insight without answering his accusations.

Toru Kujyo revealed his Senju and Uzumaki blood to Orochimaru, who became obsessed with claiming his body. Toru subdued Kabuto Yakushi and faced Orochimaru, then showed him a rapidly growing sapling as their encounter turned toward a deal.

• Toru Kujyo admitted to Orochimaru that he had both Senju and Uzumaki blood.
• Kabuto Yakushi ambushed Toru, but Toru’s wooden armor blocked the Chakra Scalpel and his vines drained Kabuto’s chakra.
• Orochimaru saw Toru’s Wood Release absorb chakra and decided Toru’s body was his ultimate reincarnation vessel.
• Orochimaru offered his head in exchange for Kabuto’s life, but Toru drained Kabuto unconscious and bound him.
• Sasuke asked Toru whether Orochimaru could be trusted, while Orochimaru coveted both Toru and Sasuke’s bodies.
• Toru told Orochimaru he had never intended to kill him and grew a sapling in his palm.

Toru Kujyo offered Orochimaru a White Zetsu sample and research report in exchange for a Hashirama cell transplant for Sasuke and the Impure World Reincarnation techniques. He then presented Orochimaru with a White Zetsu Clone as a gift and suggested it could serve as a Reincarnation Vessel.

• Toru Kujyo gave Orochimaru a White Zetsu sample and an analytical report on White Zetsu and Hashirama cells as a down payment for Sasuke’s surgery.
• Orochimaru agreed to perform a Hashirama cell transplant on Sasuke without lasting side effects.
• Toru Kujyo also demanded all documentation and techniques for the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
• Toru Kujyo produced a White Zetsu Clone and a metal lockbox in Orochimaru’s laboratory.
• Orochimaru identified the clone as a member of the Akatsuki, and Sasuke remembered the organization as possibly connected to Itachi.
• Toru Kujyo suggested Orochimaru use the White Zetsu Clone as a Reincarnation Vessel.

Toru Kujyo offered Orochimaru a new body and proposed a deal: Orochimaru would transplant Hashirama cells into Sasuke, and Toru would help restore Orochimaru’s sealed arms. Toru claimed Uzumaki heritage and explained that the Shinigami Mask could undo the Reaper Death Seal, leaving Orochimaru eager to learn where it was.

• Toru Kujyo’s White Zetsu Clone transformed into a new body for Orochimaru, who found that it accepted him without rejection.
• Toru Kujyo showed Orochimaru Hashirama cells and offered to help undo the Reaper Death Seal in exchange for Orochimaru transplanting the cells into Sasuke.
• Orochimaru agreed to prepare the operation and asked Toru Kujyo to return in three days.
• Toru Kujyo told Orochimaru and Sasuke that his mother’s clan was the Uzumaki Clan and claimed its records described a way to break the Reaper Death Seal.
• Toru Kujyo explained that someone wearing the Shinigami Mask could become the Reaper’s vessel and release the sealed souls by sacrificing a living person.
• Orochimaru urgently asked Toru Kujyo where the Shinigami Mask was.

Toru Kujyo explained how he obtained Hashirama cells and warned Orochimaru against betraying their deal. The chapter ended with Orochimaru frozen under Toru Kujyo’s threat, before Sasuke’s surgery began.

• Toru Kujyo told Orochimaru that the Shinigami Mask might be hidden among the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools.
• Orochimaru questioned how Toru Kujyo had obtained pure Hashirama cells, and Toru Kujyo said he had taken them from Konoha during Pain’s attack.
• Orochimaru considered the value of Toru Kujyo’s information and whether he could keep Toru Kujyo and Sasuke in his hideout.
• Toru Kujyo demanded a flawless Hashirama Cell Transplant Surgery for Sasuke in exchange for leads on the Shinigami Mask.
• Toru Kujyo threatened to destroy Orochimaru’s hideouts and kill him if Orochimaru tampered with the surgery or harmed them afterward.
• Orochimaru felt Toru Kujyo’s killing intent and froze in silence.

Orochimaru agreed to prepare an operation for Sasuke in exchange for Toru Kujyo’s help, then secretly ordered an investigation into the Rinnegan wielder, the Uzumaki ruins, and Toru. At the Northern Base, Toru restrained Sasuke with Wood Release as Orochimaru prepared to implant Hashirama cells near Sasuke’s heart.

• Orochimaru agreed to operate on Sasuke at the Northern Base and promised to send someone for Toru Kujyo in three days.
• After Toru and Sasuke left, Orochimaru ordered Kabuto Yakushi to ready the base and investigate the recent attack on Konoha, the Uzumaki ruins and their masks, and Toru’s past.
• Three days later, Sasuke lay on an operating table at the Northern Base while Toru Kujyo and Kabuto Yakushi stood by.
• Toru restrained Sasuke with Wood Release when Sasuke angrily tried to sit up after Toru called himself Sasuke’s adoptive father.
• Orochimaru identified the left side of Sasuke’s chest, over his heart, as the ideal place to implant the Hashirama cells.

Toru Kujyo oversaw Sasuke’s implantation of Hashirama Cells, which his body accepted and which awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan. After the final injection, Hashirama Senju’s face formed on Sasuke’s chest, and Toru saw a new golden bubble appear.

• Toru Kujyo chose Sasuke’s chest as the site for the Hashirama Cell injections, and Kabuto Yakushi began administering them.
• Sasuke’s body accepted the first vial with little rejection, astonishing Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi.
• As Kabuto Yakushi injected more vials, Sasuke suffered intense pain, his chakra surged, and his Sharingan transformed into a Mangekyō Sharingan.
• After the tenth vial, Hashirama Senju’s face formed in the pale patch on Sasuke’s chest, and Toru Kujyo photographed it.
• Toru Kujyo saw the Sage Eye bubble glow brighter and a new golden bubble begin to form.

Toru Kujyo explained that Sasuke’s perfect integration of Hashirama cells came from being Indra’s reincarnation, and speculated that balancing Yin and Yang could awaken extraordinary powers. As Orochimaru prepared to examine Sasuke further, Toru Kujyo stopped Kabuto Yakushi.

• Sasuke gained golden Super Kage Aptitude and awakened the Wood Release kekkei genkai.
• Toru Kujyo told Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi that Sasuke integrated Hashirama cells because he was Indra’s reincarnation.
• Toru Kujyo explained how Hashirama’s Yang chakra could balance Sasuke’s Yin chakra, potentially granting him unique Wood Release and Perfect Susanoo with one Mangekyō eye.
• Toru Kujyo speculated that Sasuke’s Sharingan might evolve into the Rinne Sharingan, stirring Orochimaru’s ambition to study and replicate his power.
• Orochimaru signaled Kabuto Yakushi to prepare further examinations, but Toru Kujyo ordered Kabuto to wait.

Toru Kujyo stopped Kabuto Yakushi from secretly injecting Sasuke and used a mysterious healing power to restore Sasuke after the Hashirama cell procedure. Orochimaru agreed to honor his promise and asked about the Shinigami Mask, while Toru Kujyo teased Sasuke about possible side effects.

• Toru Kujyo snatched Kabuto Yakushi's syringe and crushed it after exposing Orochimaru's plan to secretly tamper with Sasuke.
• Toru Kujyo healed Sasuke's chest and restored most of his strength, leaving Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi shocked by his power.
• Toru Kujyo warned Orochimaru against further tricks and said he would reveal how to undo the Reaper Death Seal if Orochimaru kept his promise.
• Orochimaru agreed to honor his word and asked Toru Kujyo what he knew about the Shinigami Mask.
• Toru Kujyo asked Sasuke whether his body or voice felt different after the procedure.

After Toru Kujyo teased Sasuke with an embarrassing photograph, he explained that the Hashirama cells had greatly enhanced Sasuke’s body and granted him Wood Release. Sasuke accepted the changes and grudgingly forgave Toru Kujyo, while Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi asked how he felt.

• Sasuke tried to take Toru Kujyo’s camera after Toru photographed his confused, embarrassed gesture, but Toru dodged him and sealed the camera in a scroll.
• Toru Kujyo warned Sasuke that a faint Hashirama cells mark might reappear on his chest, embarrassing Sasuke and calming his anger.
• Sasuke sensed his increased chakra and vitality, then used Wood Release to make thick lengths of wood burst through the laboratory floor.
• Toru Kujyo explained that the Hashirama cells had given Sasuke Yang Release, water and earth chakra natures, and the potential to develop an all-attribute constitution.
• Sasuke grudgingly forgave Toru Kujyo for the photograph, and Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi asked how he felt.

After completing Sasuke’s surgery and awakening his Wood Release, Toru Kujyo demanded that Orochimaru honor their separate deal for the Shinigami Mask. Toru required Orochimaru to help Sasuke master Ryūchi Cave’s Senjutsu in exchange for the mask.

• Sasuke examined his new Wood Release power, while Orochimaru praised Toru Kujyo’s surgery.
• Toru Kujyo reminded Orochimaru that the White Zetsu Clone had only repaid the surgery and demanded the agreed payment for information about the Shinigami Mask.
• Toru Kujyo requested Ryūchi Cave’s Summoning Scroll and said he wanted Sasuke to sign a contract with Ryūchi Cave.
• Orochimaru claimed he could not summon the scroll because Impure World Reincarnation had left him unable to form hand seals, but Toru Kujyo pointed out that Kabuto Yakushi could do it.
• Orochimaru asked what Toru Kujyo wanted for the Shinigami Mask, and Toru offered it if Orochimaru helped Sasuke completely master Ryūchi Cave’s Senjutsu.

Toru Kujyo arranged for Orochimaru to teach Sasuke senjutsu in exchange for the Shinigami Mask, and Sasuke signed the Ryūchi Cave Summoning Scroll. Toru then secured Orochimaru’s Kusanagi Sword for Sasuke and warned him that Konoha had discovered the base’s location.

• Orochimaru accepted Toru Kujyo’s offer to trade the Shinigami Mask for help teaching Sasuke senjutsu, and Kabuto Yakushi brought out the Ryūchi Cave Summoning Scroll.
• Sasuke signed the scroll and established a connection with the power of nature.
• When Orochimaru tried to send Toru and Sasuke away, Toru asked for Orochimaru’s Kusanagi Sword for Sasuke.
• Orochimaru handed Sasuke a sealing scroll containing his Sky Blade and described the other Kusanagi Swords, including the legendary Totsuka Blade.
• Toru warned Orochimaru that Konoha’s Interrogation Department had learned the location of the base from the minds of the Sound Ninja.

Toru Kujyo and Sasuke left Orochimaru’s base after Toru revealed Konoha’s impending attack, forcing Orochimaru to evacuate his research. Half a month later, Sasuke challenged Hinata and Karin at the Naka River, but their teamwork let Hinata land a devastating strike that sent him crashing onto the bank.

• Toru Kujyo warned Orochimaru that Konoha was moving against his base, then left with Sasuke.
• Orochimaru ordered Kabuto Yakushi to move the core research files and abandon the base.
• Half a month later, Sasuke challenged Hinata and Karin at the Naka River, boasting about his progress with Wood Release.
• Sasuke trapped Hinata and Karin in a forest he created, but Karin used her sensory ability to locate his original body.
• Hinata broke through the trees and struck Sasuke with Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists, sending him crashing onto the riverbank.