Recaps

Rejecting the Will of Tyranny: I'm Konoha's Beloved

Arc 1Linshi Enters Konoha

Uzumaki Hayashi arrived in Konoha, protected Naruto Uzumaki from bullies, and began attending the Ninja Academy while earning the Third Hokage’s support. After mastering Vacuum Sphere and growing…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2Ice Release and New Allies

Uzumaki Hayashi gained Ice Release, earned the Third’s protection, and began building closer ties with Kakashi, Gekko Hayate, and his classmates. The stretch ended with Linshi starting swordsmanship…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3Graduation and the Scroll of Seals

Uzumaki Hayashi developed his own swordsmanship, passed a private Genin exam, and stood beside Naruto during Mizuki’s attack. Naruto graduated, while Linshi gained a simplified Sage Mode and was taken…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4Team 7 and the Demon of the Mist

Hayashi became Team 7’s instructor alongside Kakashi and guided Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke through their first test and missions. In the Land of Waves, he defeated Zabuza using Sage Mode but collapsed…

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5The Land of Waves

Hayashi brought Zabuza and Haku into a staged fight with Team 7, then used Gato’s betrayal to persuade them to join his cause. The group returned to Konoha with Zabuza and Haku, where Hayashi was…

Chapters 101–12525 summaries

Arc 6The Chunin Exams Begin

Hayashi brought Zabuza and Haku into Konoha, reconnected with his friends, and prepared for the Chunin Exams while Jiraiya investigated his Sage Mode. During the exams, Hayashi confronted Gaara and…

Chapters 126–15025 summaries

Arc 7Orochimaru and Ryūchi Cave

Hayashi protected his friends from Orochimaru, then recovered in Konoha and began training with Jiraiya. A summoning scroll transported him to Ryūchi Cave, where the White Snake Sage declared his Sage…

Chapters 151–17525 summaries

Arc 8The Snake Sage Trial

Hayashi mastered Sage Mode, defeated the three Ryūchi Cave princesses, and signed a contract with Ichikishimahime while continuing to balance his energy. In Konoha, his message reassured his friends…

Chapters 176–20025 summaries

Arc 9The Preliminary Exams

Hayashi returned to Konoha for the Chunin Preliminary Selection Exam, defeated Temari, and intervened when Neji nearly fatally injured Hinata. After reuniting with Yugao and visiting Zabuza and Haku…

Chapters 201–22525 summaries