Recaps

Ruri chose to have Ring Butler Zero level him up while he slept, hoping to wake up stronger after several exhausting days of missions. He went to bed happy about his kiss and confession with Harukawa, expecting to reach Kage level by morning.

• Ruri told Ring Butler Zero he wanted to level up in his sleep, and Ring Butler Zero agreed to do it quietly that night.
• Ruri said he needed rest after days of missions, and Ring Butler Zero acknowledged how hard he had been working.
• Ruri asked Ring Butler Zero not to watch his dates with Harukawa, and Ring Butler Zero assured him he only monitored his condition during missions or training.
• Ruri returned to his room and reflected happily on confessing his feelings with Harukawa, her kiss, and his chance to level up.
• Ruri closed his eyes and went to sleep, planning to think about everything the next day.

After returning from exhausting missions, Ruri slept deeply while Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga spent the night together. Ruri woke late the next morning after his upgrade was completed, grateful to have slept until he naturally awoke.

• Ruri went to sleep exhausted, and Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga talked before retiring to their room.
• The family and most of Konoha rested after a long day of work and missions.
• Hizashi Hyuga woke early to clean the yard, followed by Mei Ling Hyuga, while Ruri and Neji Hyuga remained asleep.
• Ring Butler Zero completed Ruri's upgrade during the night.
• Ruri slept for two more hours, then woke naturally and enjoyed the comfort of a full night's rest.

Ruri reflected on his college years and his life in the Hokage World while enjoying a rare lie-in. He planned to rest that day and take Harukawa on a date the next day, but admitted he hoped a large-scale war would break out to make life less dull.

• Ruri remembered how carefree his freshman and sophomore years had been and regretted spending them cooped up in his dorm.
• Ruri got dressed, opened his window, and planned to rest and enjoy himself before his date with Harukawa the next day.
• Ruri thought about Harukawa's talent and acknowledged how much his system had contributed to his own strength.
• Ruri reflected that he loved his life in this world because he had friends, family, someone he loved, and people to protect.
• Ruri watched the birds and wished for a large-scale war because the small conflicts he had experienced felt dull.

Ruri asked Ring Butler Zero why he felt no different after being upgraded, and she explained that he had to activate the new abilities himself. He returned to the real world to try activating them.

• Ruri reflected on his late-night habits in college and how he had managed to get through four years of classes.
• Ruri remembered that Ring Butler Zero had upgraded him and entered the Ring to ask why he felt no changes.
• Ring Butler Zero explained that Ruri had to sense or activate the upgraded abilities for them to emerge.
• Ruri apologized for misunderstanding, then left the Ring to activate the upgrades in the real world.

After returning to the real world, Ruri activated some of his accumulated power and recovered after the exhausting process. He decided to go out for a walk, keeping his sudden increase in strength secret from Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga.

• Ruri chose to unlock only half of his stored power so others would not suspect his sudden growth in strength.
• Ruri activated the power, which flowed into his body and made him sweat and steam for five minutes.
• Ruri felt drained afterward but was pleased that his strength had increased significantly.
• Ruri reflected that Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga might be shocked if they learned his secret, though they would still protect him.
• After resting, Ruri felt mostly recovered and decided to go out for a walk.

Ruri woke up well-rested and spoke with Mei Ling Hyuga, who insisted he have something for breakfast. He accepted a glass of warm milk and explained that he was still full from eating with Harukawa the previous night.

• Ruri admired the pleasant weather and left his bedroom.
• Ruri told Mei Ling Hyuga that he had slept comfortably after returning from his mission.
• Ruri said he was not hungry and suggested eating with Mei Ling Hyuga at noon.
• Mei Ling Hyuga warmed a bottle of milk and insisted that Ruri drink it for breakfast.
• Ruri accepted the milk and told Mei Ling Hyuga that he had eaten a lot with Harukawa the night before.

Ruri urged Hizashi Hyuga to rest after returning from a long mission and offered to clear the weeds in the yard. He left Hizashi with Mei Ling Hyuga to spend time with her while he took over the work.

• Mei Ling Hyuga told Ruri not to eat so much at night, especially while on a mission.
• Ruri asked where Hizashi Hyuga was, and Mei Ling explained that he was clearing weeds in the yard.
• Ruri went outside and asked Hizashi to come back inside and rest.
• Ruri seated Hizashi beside Mei Ling and offered to clear the weeds himself.
• Ruri told Hizashi to keep Mei Ling company while he worked in the yard.

Ruri began clearing the weeds in the yard after promising his parents he would do it. He found the work tiring and realized he needed to build up his lower-back strength.

• Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga said Ruri had grown up and rarely gave them anything to worry about.
• Ruri surveyed the tall weeds and recalled that his original world had professionals and advanced equipment for clearing them.
• Ruri rolled up his sleeves, picked up Hizashi Hyuga's blade, and began cutting the weeds.
• After about five minutes, Ruri's lower back started aching, so he stood up and decided he needed to train his lower back more.

Ruri finished clearing the weeds and discovered that his lower back no longer hurt after leveling up. He also found that his strength and ninja tool throwing had improved, then gathered the weeds and prepared to rest.

• Ruri watched Hizashi Hyuga and Mei Ling Hyuga happily chatting inside while he continued cutting weeds.
• After clearing most of the patch, Ruri noticed that his lower back had stopped aching and attributed the change to his level-up.
• Ruri cleared the remaining weeds in five minutes and found his work more efficient without the pain.
• Ruri threw his knife at a distant target and hit the ten-point ring, noticing that his throwing skills had improved.
• Ruri gathered the cut weeds and remarked that he was tired but had enjoyed the exercise.

After clearing weeds for the first time, Ruri felt tired and drank the milk Mei Ling Hyuga had given him. He enjoyed its unusual flavor and wondered whether it was fresh, but trusted Mei Ling to have bought good milk.

• Ruri finished clearing weeds and reflected on how tiring the work was and how much effort Uncle Hizashi put into it.
• Ruri took out the bottle of milk Mei Ling Hyuga had given him and opened it.
• Ruri noticed that the milk smelled different from the milk Mei Ling had given him before.
• Ruri drank the milk and found it delicious, then wondered whether it was fresh.
• Ruri dismissed the possibility that the milk was expired because he trusted Mei Ling.

Ruri rested after cutting grass, enjoyed drinking milk, and reflected on how tiring the work was and how he needed to train from a young age. He left Hizashi Hyuga and Aunt Meiling to spend time together after Hizashi’s long mission.

• Ruri drank a bottle of milk and praised its taste and health benefits.
• Ruri sat down and rubbed his sore lower back, which had eased after his body leveled up.
• Ruri compared learning physical skills with practicing Ninjutsu from childhood and decided he should start training more seriously.
• Ruri remembered taking over the grass-cutting job from Uncle Hizashi and admitted it was more tiring than training.
• Ruri watched Hizashi Hyuga talking inside and hoped he and Aunt Meiling would enjoy time together after his long mission.

Ruri hid the pain in his lower back after mowing the lawn so Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga would not worry. Mei Ling led him to his room to rest and promised to call him for lunch.

• Ruri decided to return to his room because his lower back still hurt from mowing the lawn.
• Ruri told Mei Ling Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga that his arms were aching, while concealing his back pain.
• Mei Ling Hyuga worried over Ruri, and Hizashi Hyuga praised him for mowing the lawn so well.
• Hizashi Hyuga's pat made Ruri's lower back hurt, but Ruri smiled and thanked him.
• Mei Ling Hyuga took Ruri to his room, told him to rest, and promised to call him when lunch was ready.

Ruri thanked Mei Ling Hyuga and rested while a Shadow Clone massaged his sore lower back. Mei Ling planned a special lunch for the family as Hizashi Hyuga tidied the yard.

• Ruri praised the milk Mei Ling Hyuga had bought, and she said she would keep buying it from the same shop.
• Ruri told Mei Ling his arms were sore and went to rest in his room.
• Ruri summoned a Shadow Clone to massage his lower back after Hizashi Hyuga's slap left it aching.
• Hizashi Hyuga went outside to tidy the weeds Ruri had piled up.
• Mei Ling Hyuga decided what to make for lunch and began preparing it in the kitchen.

Ruri enjoyed the comforts of life in Konoha and planned a forest date with Harukawa for the next day. He wondered whether his arrival would affect the future, but decided to focus on the present and trust that his strength would continue to grow.

• Ruri received a back massage from his Shadow Clone and felt his lower back improve.
• Ruri appreciated the strange possibilities of the Hokage World and looked forward to Aunt Meiling's cooking.
• Ruri decided to take Harukawa to the forest to fish and make her something delicious.
• Ruri wondered whether his arrival would change Konoha's future, then chose to live in the moment and rely on his growing strength.

Ruri felt bored at home and decided to go out for a walk, leaving the Hyuga household before lunch. He walked onto Main Street, pleased to be outside, and planned to return at noon.

• Ruri reflected that some of his power remained sealed and that he did not want to attract attention by becoming too strong.
• Ruri told Hizashi Hyuga he wanted to go for a walk, and Hizashi wished him a safe trip.
• Ruri told Mei Ling Hyuga he would return for lunch, and she reminded him to come back at noon.
• Ruri left the house, saw passersby on Main Street, and remarked that being outside was more interesting than staying home.

Ruri walked along Main Street and reflected on the conveniences of life in the Hokage World compared with his former life. He continued wandering outside, enjoying the scenery and noise rather than staying idle at home.

• Ruri thought about the advantages of living without computers and phones and recalled how technology developed in a later era of the Hokage World.
• Ruri wondered how Harukawa was doing at school and trusted that Seishun would study hard because of her personality and talent.
• Ruri reflected that he had entered the Hokage World before graduating from university and avoided the pressure of finding work.
• Ruri walked along Main Street, comparing his present habit of wandering outside with his former preference for staying in his university dorm.

Ruri ran into Uzuki Yugao while they were both out for a walk, and they decided to browse shops together. When Ruri suggested several foods he had tried with Harukawa, Yugao chose ramen with a less-bright smile, leaving Ruri wondering if she was jealous.

• Ruri caught up with Uzuki Yugao and learned they had both come out for a walk because they were bored at home.
• Ruri invited Uzuki Yugao to browse the shops with him, and she agreed.
• Uzuki Yugao said she was hungry, and Ruri suggested ramen, sushi, and takoyaki.
• Ruri mentioned trying sushi and takoyaki with Harukawa the previous night, and Uzuki Yugao chose to have ramen.
• Ruri noticed Uzuki Yugao's subdued expression and wondered whether she was jealous.

Ruri and Uzuki Yugao went to Ichiraku Ramen and talked about their shared love of tonkotsu chashu ramen. They wondered what their masked captain looked like while eating, then went inside the shop.

• Ruri invited Uzuki Yugao to eat at Ichiraku Ramen, and she agreed.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao reminisced about the ramen and said they both loved tonkotsu chashu ramen.
• Ruri asked whether Yugao had seen their captain eat ramen, and they wondered if he lowered his mask to eat.
• Ruri ended their conversation, and he and Yugao entered Ichiraku Ramen.

Ruri and Uzuki Yugao ate at Ichiraku Ramen and chatted while waiting for their Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen. Their two bowls arrived, leaving them ready to eat.

• Uzuki Yugao ordered Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen for herself and Ruri.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao sat together and talked about her rest and their sleeping habits.
• Ruri asked whether Uzuki Yugao had tried other kinds of ramen, and she said Tonkotsu Chashu was her favorite.
• After about ten minutes, the waitress brought them their two bowls of Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen.

Ruri and Uzuki Yugao shared ramen at a restaurant they had loved since childhood, recalling how they used to come there when no one was available to cook for them. They began eating, and Ruri promised to slow down after Yugao teased him about slurping.

• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao thanked the young woman who served their ramen.
• Ruri said he had loved the restaurant's ramen since childhood, when he lived alone and relied on it for meals.
• Uzuki Yugao recalled that her busy parents had also left her without anyone to cook, so she often came there for ramen.
• Ruri and Yugao agreed that the ramen brought back happy childhood memories and began eating.
• Yugao teased Ruri for slurping loudly, and Ruri promised to eat more slowly so he would not choke.

Ruri and Uzuki Yugao enjoyed Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen at Ichiraku, praising its rich but non-greasy broth and generous portions. Ruri finished his bowl while Yugao continued eating.

• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao agreed that Ichiraku's Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen had a rich, flavorful broth with little oil.
• Ruri reflected that the ramen tasted as good as he remembered and that Ichiraku never reduced its portions.
• Ruri compared Ichiraku's generous servings with restaurants in his former city, which often cut portions and skimped on ingredients.
• Ruri finished his ramen and drank some water while Uzuki Yugao continued eating.

Ruri reflected on his lack of training and the limits of his chakra while waiting for Uzuki Yugao to finish her ramen. The chapter ended with him apologizing for asking why she ate so slowly and settling in to rest.

• Ruri remembered that he had eaten a lot and planned to train on Back Mountain later to help digest his food.
• Ruri considered the benefits of training inside the Ring and kept three Shadow Clones there to store chakra for emergencies.
• Ruri wondered whether he could ever gain unlimited chakra as he watched people on Main Street.
• Ruri asked Uzuki Yugao why she was still eating ramen so slowly.
• Uzuki Yugao explained that eating slowly was better for a girl, and Ruri apologized and said he would rest while she finished.

Ruri reflected on how fulfilling his life in the Hokage World had become and planned a forest date with Harukawa, whom he hoped to marry. Uzuki Yugao said she would be busy at the Anbu tomorrow, so Ruri planned to go with Harukawa alone.

• Ruri thought about his years in the Hokage World and how much happier and less lonely his life was than it had been at university.
• Ruri planned to take Harukawa to the forest the next day and thought about marrying her when he grew up.
• Ruri asked Uzuki Yugao whether she had plans for tomorrow, and she said she intended to visit the Anbu because she was bored at home.
• Ruri invited Uzuki Yugao to join him and Harukawa in the forest, but she declined so she would not interrupt their date.
• Ruri agreed to go with Harukawa alone and said he and Uzuki Yugao could go out together another time.

Ruri decided to train at the Back Mountain after eating, and Uzuki Yugao agreed to go along and rest nearby. As Yugao finished her ramen, Ruri admired her natural beauty.

• Ruri remembered his plan to train at the Back Mountain and said he would go there after eating.
• Uzuki Yugao asked Ruri where he was going and agreed to accompany him, planning to relax nearby.
• Ruri happily urged Uzuki Yugao to finish her ramen so they could head out.
• Ruri watched Uzuki Yugao eat and thought about how beautiful she looked without makeup.

Ruri and Uzuki Yugao finished lunch at Ichiraku Ramen and headed for Back Mountain, where Ruri planned to train while Yugao explored. On the way, they reminisced about the quiet place and Yugao wondered how Ruri had become so strong there.

• Uzuki Yugao finished her ramen, and Ruri paid the owner before they left Ichiraku Ramen.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao agreed to visit Back Mountain before returning home for a feast with their family.
• Uzuki Yugao said she wanted to explore Back Mountain while Ruri trained there.
• Ruri recalled that she used to train at Back Mountain as a child because it was quiet and relaxing.
• Uzuki Yugao wondered what kind of training Ruri did to become so strong.