Chapter Summaries

Jiraiya refused the Third Hokage’s attempt to recruit him as Hokage and agreed to watch over Naruto, while warning that Shinichi was too dangerous to antagonize. Shinichi then warned Naruto that Jiraiya might try to make him a student, and Naruto responded by asking Shinichi to kill him.

• Jiraiya complained to the Third Hokage about his treatment by Shinichi and rejected the suggestion that he become Hokage.
• Jiraiya warned the Third Hokage not to provoke Shinichi and declared that he would stay neutral unless Shinichi threatened Konoha.
• The Third Hokage asked Jiraiya to look after Naruto, and Jiraiya agreed because Naruto was Minato’s son and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
• At the Hatake Clan home, Shinichi stopped Naruto from returning to training and warned him that Jiraiya might try to make him a student.
• Naruto recognized Jiraiya as the peeping tom and asked Shinichi to kill him so he would not be taught indecent behavior.

Shinichi prepared Naruto for Jiraiya’s attempts to recruit him, and Naruto used the Sexy Jutsu to defeat Jiraiya and make him promise to stop pestering him. Uncle Teuchi watched in shock as Naruto stood over the unconscious Sannin.

• Shinichi reassured Naruto that he could deal with Jiraiya without killing him and gave him a private lesson.
• Naruto finished walking Hinata home, then headed toward Ichiraku Ramen, where Jiraiya confronted him.
• Naruto rejected Jiraiya’s offer to become his student and challenged him to a bet: if Naruto won, Jiraiya would leave him alone.
• Naruto used the Sexy Jutsu to make Jiraiya lose consciousness from a nosebleed.
• Uncle Teuchi watched the fight and wondered whether Naruto had gone bad.

Naruto defeated Jiraiya with a Ninjutsu he had invented, but Shinichi intervened when Jiraiya tried to make him a disciple. After confronting Jiraiya over neglecting Naruto, Shinichi left him to learn the truth, and Teuchi revealed how badly Naruto had suffered before Shinichi took him in.

• Jiraiya tried to recruit Naruto as his disciple after Naruto said he had invented his Ninjutsu, but Naruto refused and Shinichi stepped in to protect him.
• Shinichi warned Jiraiya to stop pestering Naruto and sent Naruto home for fried pork cutlets.
• Shinichi condemned Jiraiya for leaving Naruto without care after Minato and Kushina died, and Jiraiya defended his search for the Child of Prophecy.
• Shinichi's Mangekyō Sharingan activated in anger, but he restrained himself and told Jiraiya to ask around about Naruto's childhood.
• Jiraiya asked Teuchi about Naruto, and Teuchi told him that Naruto had been bullied, rejected, and left hungry until Shinichi took him in.

Jiraiya confronted the Third Hokage after learning how badly Naruto had been treated, then apologized to Shinichi for blaming him and chose to stay near Naruto. Shinichi declared that Naruto was the Child of Prophecy, leaving Jiraiya excited by the possibility.

• Jiraiya demanded an explanation from the Third Hokage after learning villagers had shunned and bullied Naruto, who had lived on instant noodles and expired milk.
• The Third Hokage blamed Danzo’s influence and urged Jiraiya not to act rashly, while Jiraiya vowed to protect Naruto and refused to help the Hokage act against Shinichi.
• Naruto complained that Jiraiya kept visiting him, so Shinichi taught him Harem Jutsu to use after Sexy Jutsu stopped working on Jiraiya.
• Naruto used Harem Jutsu on Jiraiya, who suffered another nosebleed and begged Shinichi to make Naruto stop.
• Jiraiya apologized to Shinichi for blaming him and said he wanted to stay with Naruto rather than keep searching for the Child of Prophecy.
• Shinichi told Jiraiya that Naruto was definitely the Child of Prophecy, and Jiraiya eagerly accepted the possibility.

Shinichi confronted Jiraiya about his feelings for Tsunade and warned him not to interfere with his plans for Konoha. Jiraiya then went to Mount Myōboku, where Gamamaru gave a prophecy about a blue-eyed boy among nine beasts, leaving him to wonder if Naruto was the Child of Prophecy.

• Shinichi urged Jiraiya to pursue Tsunade and allowed him to teach Naruto skills, but warned him not to influence Naruto's beliefs.
• Shinichi told Jiraiya to bring Tsunade back to become Hokage and warned him not to oppose his plans to reform Konoha.
• A messenger toad summoned Jiraiya to Mount Myōboku for a new prophecy from the Great Toad Sage.
• Sage Fukasaku helped Gamamaru remember his prophecy, which described a blue-eyed boy laughing among nine beasts and calling out their names.
• Jiraiya wondered whether the prophecy referred to Naruto, Minato's son.

Jiraiya recognized that Gamamaru’s prophecy about blood-red eyes referred to Shinichi and agreed to stay in Konoha to teach Naruto. Shinichi then tasked him with finding Tsunade, though he refused to accompany Jiraiya on the search.

• Gamamaru prophesied that a mysterious figure with eerie, blood-red eyes had disrupted the destinies of the Blue-Eyed Boy and the Black-Haired Boy, leaving the future in chaos.
• Jiraiya suspected the prophecy referred to Hatake Shinichi and visited him after returning from Mount Myōboku.
• Shinichi showed Jiraiya his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, confirming Jiraiya’s suspicion and convincing him not to oppose Shinichi.
• Jiraiya agreed to remain in Konoha and teach Naruto, while turning a blind eye to Shinichi’s conflict with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
• Shinichi asked Jiraiya to find Tsunade, then refused to go with him when Jiraiya became excited about the search.

Shinichi took Jiraiya’s copy of the Flying Thunder God Technique and mastered it almost instantly, then gave Jiraiya a marked kunai so he could summon him after finding Tsunade. The next morning, Jiraiya came to take Naruto on the search, but Naruto agreed only if Jiraiya stopped asking him to use the Sexy Jutsu.

• Shinichi asked Jiraiya about Minato’s Flying Thunder God Technique, and Jiraiya admitted he had failed to learn it before handing over its scroll.
• Shinichi studied the scroll, marked a special kunai, and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear beside it, astonishing Jiraiya.
• Shinichi gave Jiraiya a marked kunai and allowed him to take Naruto along while searching for Tsunade.
• Jiraiya arrived at the Hatake Clan’s home the next morning, and Shinichi encouraged Naruto to go with him.
• Naruto agreed to accompany Jiraiya only if he stopped using gathering material as an excuse to ask Naruto to perform the Sexy Jutsu.

Naruto left the village with Jiraiya while Shinichi continued training his students and decided Itachi was ready for real-world experience. Shinichi transported the bewildered Itachi to Orochimaru’s base and introduced him as Orochimaru’s new assistant.

• Naruto refused to use Sexy Jutsu for Jiraiya’s writing and left the village with him after Shinichi reinforced Naruto’s seal and placed a Flying Thunder God Formula on him.
• Shinichi watched Neji, Hinata, Sasuke, and Itachi train, then told Itachi that his training was complete and that he needed real combat experience.
• Itachi asked whether Shinichi wanted him to join the ANBU or infiltrate Root, but Shinichi rejected both ideas.
• Shinichi decided to send Itachi to assist Orochimaru with intelligence work at his bases in the Land of Rice Fields.
• Shinichi used Kamui to take Itachi to Orochimaru’s base, where Orochimaru welcomed his new assistant and Itachi stood bewildered.

Shinichi revealed to Itachi that he was working with Orochimaru to replace Konoha’s corrupt leadership and preserve peace, then warned him about the Akatsuki’s plans. Itachi agreed to build an intelligence network for Shinichi and was promised a future beyond the shadow of being a rogue ninja.

• Itachi learned about Orochimaru’s bases in the Land of Rice Fields and recognized Orochimaru’s respect for Shinichi.
• Shinichi told Itachi that lasting peace was impossible but could be prolonged, and explained his plans to remove Konoha’s current leadership when the time was right.
• Itachi offered to help Shinichi and learned that the Akatsuki might trigger the Fourth Shinobi World War.
• Shinichi assigned Itachi to help Orochimaru build an intelligence network across the major shinobi villages.
• Itachi pledged to follow Shinichi’s instructions, and Shinichi resolved that his student would live openly rather than be condemned as a rogue ninja.

Shinichi prepared to leave for Sunagakure and teased Kakashi about his romance with Kurenai before beating him up and taking him to her home. Kakashi and Kurenai were left together, their relationship closer to marriage.

• Orochimaru recognized that Shinichi was preparing to act, and Shinichi said he would go to Sunagakure to find Granny Chiyo.
• Shinichi told Haku, Karin, and Kakashi that he was leaving, then challenged Kakashi to a training match after Kakashi teased him about his admirers.
• Shinichi beat Kakashi at the training ground while Haku and Karin watched.
• Shinichi used Kamui to take Kakashi to Kurenai's home and left him there to recover.
• Kakashi admitted he was happy to stay with Kurenai, who blushed but accepted his presence.

Shinichi traveled toward Sunagakure on Tenja to seek Grandma Chiyo and obtain One's Own Life Reincarnation. On the way, Hidan and Kakuzu attacked Tenja, and Shinichi challenged the Akatsuki duo to die for his amusement.

• Shinichi left Karin and Haku behind to train and rode Tenja toward Sunagakure.
• Tenja reached the Land of Wind ahead of schedule and spotted people along their route.
• Hidan threw his red scythe at Tenja, who retaliated with a Fire Release attack.
• Shinichi recognized Hidan and Kakuzu and told them to die a couple of times for him.

Hatake Shinichi attacked Hidan and Kakuzu, cutting off Hidan’s head before he could use his curse. After Kakuzu recognized Shinichi and fled, the chapter revealed that Obito’s warning had made Shinichi a nightmare to the Akatsuki, leaving Kakuzu cursing Hidan as he ran.

• Hidan insulted Shinichi and attacked him with his scythe, but Shinichi used his Mangekyō Sharingan, Kamui, and Lightning Blade to cut off Hidan’s head.
• Shinichi stuffed dirt into Hidan’s mouth, tossed his head around, and had Tenja guard Hidan’s body to prevent him from using his curse.
• Kakuzu recognized Shinichi as Konoha’s newest hero and immediately fled, abandoning Hidan.
• The chapter revealed that Obito had warned Nagato and Konan to tell Akatsuki members to run if they encountered Shinichi, and Konan had further exaggerated his fearsome reputation.
• Kakuzu blamed Hidan for provoking Shinichi and complained that he had only wanted to complete missions and earn money.

Shinichi defeated Kakuzu, destroyed three of his hearts, and persuaded him to leave the Akatsuki and manage finances for his bases in the Land of Rice Fields. Kakuzu accepted the offer, and Shinichi planned to deal with Hidan’s dangerous ability.

• Kakuzu fled, but Shinichi used Kamui to appear in his path and attacked him with Rasengan techniques, destroying three of his hearts.
• After Kakuzu stopped fighting and demanded to know why Shinichi was tormenting him, Shinichi offered to hire him away from the Akatsuki.
• Shinichi promised Kakuzu broad authority over the funds for the bases in the Land of Rice Fields, and Kakuzu agreed to work for him.
• Kakuzu asked what Shinichi would do about Hidan, and Shinichi said he would deal with Hidan’s dangerous ability for good.

Shinichi sent Kakuzu to meet Orochimaru, sealed Hidan underground, and gained new abilities from both men. After earning enough points, he acquired a powerful Taijutsu trait that let him use the Eight Gates Released Formation without sacrificing his life force.

• Shinichi gave Kakuzu Orochimaru's hideout location and a letter, and Kakuzu left to join him as their financial manager.
• Shinichi chopped Hidan into pieces, sealed them underground, and buried his head in a sealed crater.
• Shinichi extracted Hidan's and Kakuzu's biological information, gaining the curse buster and earth grudge fear body traits.
• The system awarded Shinichi 100 points for changing Kakuzu's fate, bringing his total to 500.
• Shinichi spent 500 points to gain taijutsu supreme, enhanced combat intuition, and the ability to use the Eight Gates Released Formation without losing large amounts of life force.

Shinichi reached Sunagakure and found young Gaara being shunned by other children. He offered to be Gaara’s friend, leaving Gaara worried that the monster inside him might hurt Shinichi.

• Shinichi traveled across the desert toward Sunagakure and sent Tenja back before entering the village in disguise.
• Shinichi wandered through Sunagakure and heard children insulting a red-haired boy.
• Shinichi recognized the boy as Gaara and saw Yashamaru comfort him.
• Shinichi offered to play with Gaara and told him he was not afraid of him.
• Gaara warned Shinichi that a scary monster inside him might come out and hurt him.

Hatake Shinichi visited Sunagakure, befriended the young Gaara, and told Yashamaru he wanted to help him. When Fourth Kazekage Rasa challenged Shinichi over his unannounced arrival, Shinichi insulted Sunagakure and declared that he had come to beat Rasa.

• Shinichi met Gaara and Yashamaru, subdued Yashamaru with his speed, and played in the sand with Gaara.
• Shinichi secretly collected a few strands of Gaara's hair and reassured Yashamaru that he meant Gaara no harm.
• Shinichi told Yashamaru that Rasa might someday order him to assassinate Gaara, and Yashamaru reacted with shock because Rasa had already raised the idea.
• Yashamaru escorted Shinichi to meet Fourth Kazekage Rasa, who demanded an explanation for Shinichi's unannounced arrival.
• Rasa summoned Sand Shinobi to surround Shinichi, and Shinichi declared that he had come to beat Rasa.

Shinichi overwhelmed Rasa and Sunagakure’s elite ninja, then forced the Kazekage to comply with his demands. Rasa brought Grandma Chiyo, Gaara, and Yashamaru to meet him, while Shinichi waited in the Kazekage’s seat.

• Rasa ordered the Sand ninja to seize Shinichi, but Shinichi knocked them unconscious with a glance from his Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Shinichi mocked Rasa over Gaara’s treatment, and Rasa admitted he was testing Gaara as a jinchūriki.
• Shinichi slapped and sealed Rasa, then warned him that he was sparing Sunagakure only because he did not want the village thrown into chaos.
• Shinichi demanded that Rasa bring him Grandma Chiyo, Gaara, and Yashamaru, and Rasa agreed.
• Rasa returned with the three of them and found Shinichi lounging in the Kazekage’s seat.

Hatake Shinichi confronted Sunagakure’s leaders and demanded Grandma Chiyo’s forbidden One's Own Life Reincarnation technique. After exposing their attempt to ambush him, he insisted he only wanted to study the technique, leaving Grandma Chiyo and Ebizo furious.

• Shinichi greeted Gaara, then asked Rasa, Grandma Chiyo, and Yashamaru to discuss a matter with him.
• Shinichi demanded that Grandma Chiyo hand over One's Own Life Reincarnation, and she refused because he was from Konoha and her enemy.
• Shinichi accused Rasa of plotting against him and revealed that Ebizo was hiding nearby.
• Shinichi used a kunai and the Flying Thunder God Technique to reach Ebizo, then kicked through the wall and exposed him.
• Shinichi claimed he only wanted to study the forbidden technique, while Grandma Chiyo and Ebizo angrily called out his shamelessness.

Shinichi forced Grandma Chiyo to hand over One's Own Life Reincarnation by revealing his overwhelming Susanoo. In exchange, he told her that Sasori had joined Akatsuki and would eventually come to Sunagakure for its jinchūriki.

• Shinichi rejected Grandma Chiyo's questions and offered information about Sasori in exchange for One's Own Life Reincarnation.
• Shinichi summoned his enormous Susanoo, terrifying Grandma Chiyo, Ebizo, Rasa, and Yashamaru into recognizing his power.
• Grandma Chiyo gave Shinichi the scroll containing One's Own Life Reincarnation.
• Shinichi told Grandma Chiyo that Sasori was an S-rank missing-nin in Akatsuki and would eventually come to Sunagakure to seize its jinchūriki.

Shinichi learned that Sunagakure could be targeted for Gaara and condemned Rasa for ordering an assassination attempt against his own son. He forced Rasa to witness Gaara’s frightened inner world, where Shukaku roared from within its seal.

• Rasa asked Shinichi when the Akatsuki might come for Gaara, and Shinichi warned that Sunagakure could be their first target.
• Shinichi dismissed Grandma Chiyo and Ebizō, then put Gaara to sleep before confronting Rasa and Yashamaru.
• Shinichi kicked Rasa and asked Yashamaru whether Rasa had ordered him to assassinate Gaara, and Yashamaru admitted that he had.
• Shinichi berated Rasa for making Gaara a jinchūriki and planning to kill him, then used his Mangekyō Sharingan to show Rasa Gaara’s inner world.
• Rasa saw the terrified young Gaara hiding in a sand fortress as Shukaku roared nearby.