Recaps

Ruri woke after nearly two days unconscious and learned that the fighting had gone quiet. He discovered that the Eight-Tails had escaped the ice and flattened a mountain in anger at him.

• Ruri drifted between visions of a white expanse and the deep sea before warmth roused him.
• Uzuki Yugao removed a warm towel from Ruri's forehead and welcomed him back to consciousness.
• Kurenai Yuhi said Ruri had been unconscious for about two days, and Uzuki Yugao explained that he had protected their group.
• Ruri asked about the fighting and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki after realizing he had woken in the camp.
• Kakashi said the fighting was quiet, and Chōza Akimichi reported that the Eight-Tails had escaped the ice the day before and blasted a mountain flat.

Ruri explained his Ice Release and seal-less ninjutsu to the curious ninja, who were impressed by his abilities. Uzuki Yugao cleared the tent so he could rest and went to fetch him food.

• Ruri told Shinnosuke Sarutobi and Chōza Akimichi that he created Ice Release by cooling a flame to zero degrees.
• Yamato wondered how Ruri could use Ice Release without hand seals, and Ruri pointed out that he also used his Fire and Wind techniques without them.
• Uzuki Yugao sent the other ninja out of the tent so Ruri could rest.
• Uzuki Yugao offered to get Ruri something to eat, and Ruri thanked her, making her blush.

After Uzuki Yugao left, Ruri entered his ring and received a reward for his performance, including Kage Level chakra, two Ninjutsu, and an upgrade. He learned the Phoenix Flower Technique and Gentle Fist Trigrams Two Hundred Fifty-Six Palms, then reflected on how S-rank and Super Kage Level ninja were classified.

• Ruri entered the ring to train and received a message saying he had reached Kage Level chakra and earned two Ninjutsu and one upgrade.
• Ruri practiced the Phoenix Flower Technique and Gentle Fist Trigrams Two Hundred Fifty-Six Palms.
• Ruri celebrated his breakthrough after fighting the Eight-Tails and continued training in his new techniques.
• Ruri considered how Kage Level ninja were regarded as S-rank and how Super Kage Level ninja surpassed them.

After awakening from his breakthrough to Kage Level, Ruri trained two new ninjutsu in the Ring and returned to find Uzuki Yugao bringing him food. He revealed that he had broken through while unconscious, leaving Yugao stunned by his strength.

• Ruri recognized that powers beyond Kage Level existed but resolved to protect himself and his family.
• Ruri spent nearly an hour in the Ring and learned two new ninjutsu.
• Ruri returned to the real world as Uzuki Yugao brought him food after nearly three days unconscious.
• Uzuki Yugao noticed the chakra radiating from Ruri, and he explained that he had reached Kage Level while unconscious after fighting the Eight-Tails.
• Ruri finished eating, then got out of bed and stretched while Uzuki Yugao recovered from her shock.

Ruri went outside with Uzuki Yugao and revealed that his chakra reserves had grown enormously after his battle with the Eight-Tails. His comrades were stunned when they sensed his new strength, while preparations continued for the fight against the Cloud Ninja the next day.

• Ruri went for a walk outside the tent with Uzuki Yugao because he felt stifled indoors.
• Kakashi approached Ruri and was shocked by the immense chakra he sensed from him.
• Ruri told Kakashi that fighting the Eight-Tails had helped him break through his limits.
• Kakashi led Ruri and Uzuki Yugao back into the tent, where the ninja were discussing tactics against the Cloud Ninja.
• Shinnosuke Sarutobi and the other ninja sensed Ruri's strength and reacted with disbelief when he explained his breakthrough.

Ruri declared that he would face the Eight-Tails alone in the next battle and promised to defeat Killer B. Chōza Akimichi revealed that reinforcements were on the way, and the chapter ended with Ruri preparing to fight back against the Cloud Ninja.

• Ruri told the ninja in the tent to leave the Eight-Tails to him in tomorrow’s battle.
• The assembled ninja marveled at Ruri’s strength and wondered how he had reached Kage Level at such a young age.
• Chōza Akimichi warned that the Cloud Ninja would likely send more troops after their recent losses.
• Chōza Akimichi revealed that he had sent a secret letter to the Hokage and expected reinforcements to arrive soon, lifting the ninja’s spirits.
• Ruri promised to give everything he had and defeat Killer B in the next battle.

Ruri and the Konoha ninja rested overnight before preparing for battle. The next morning, a messenger warned that a large Cloud Ninja force was attacking their camp, and Chōza Akimichi gathered the Konoha ninja to face them.

• Uzuki Yugao told Ruri to rest before the next day's battle, and he thought about defeating Killer B.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao greeted each other after waking early the next morning.
• A Konoha ninja rushed into camp and reported that a large force of Cloud Ninja was attacking.
• Chōza Akimichi ordered the Konoha ninja to meet the enemy in battle.
• The Konoha ninja assembled in the clearing within minutes, ready to move out.

Chōza Akimichi led Konoha’s ninja force to confront a much larger force of Cloud Ninja, and both sides charged into battle. Ruri rushed to the front and vowed that the Cloud Ninja would not escape him this time.

• Chōza Akimichi rallied Konoha’s ninja and led them to a clearing, where they faced more than a hundred Cloud Ninja led by Killer B and several Jonin.
• Shinnosuke Sarutobi and a Cloud Ninja Jonin traded insults before the Cloud Ninja Jonin ordered his forces to attack.
• Chōza Akimichi ordered Konoha’s ninja to charge and fight back.
• Ruri used the Body Flicker Technique to reach the front of the Cloud Ninja army and vowed to kill them.

Ruri confronted Killer B again and tested his newly acquired Kage Level strength in battle. He unleashed Eight Trigrams Two Hundred Fifty-Six Palms, leaving Killer B stunned by how much Ruri had improved.

• Killer B blocked Ruri's path to keep him from reaching the Cloud Ninja troops.
• Ruri welcomed the chance to fight Killer B and prove his strength after three days apart.
• Killer B activated Tailed Beast Mode and charged at Ruri with a punch.
• Ruri countered with Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Two Hundred Fifty-Six Palms, striking faster and harder than before.
• Killer B wondered how Ruri had become so much stronger in less than three days.

Ruri overwhelmed Killer B with a vastly stronger Gentle Fist, damaging his internal organs and forcing him to spit blood. Killer B refused to surrender and gathered red chakra and Lightning Release chakra for another attack.

• Ruri’s rapid Eight Trigrams Palm strikes battered Killer B and disrupted the chakra inside his body.
• Cloud Ninja rushed to support Killer B, who asked Ruri how his strength had improved so much.
• Ruri warned Killer B to fight with his true strength or die, while suspecting the Eight-Tails’ power had helped him endure the strikes.
• Killer B declared he would kill Ruri for the sake of his village and covered himself in red chakra again.
• Killer B gathered Lightning Release chakra and prepared to attack Ruri with Lariat.

Killer B nearly killed Ruri with a lightning-fast punch, but Ruri escaped using Fire Style: Substitution Technique. Killer B then released his tailed beast chakra and began a complete Tailed Beast Transformation, forcing the nearby ninja to retreat.

• Killer B struck Ruri with Lightning Plow Hot Knife, apparently blasting him in two.
• Ruri's body turned into a log, which burned away before Ruri reappeared unharmed five meters away.
• Killer B recognized that physical attacks were ineffective and released all his tailed beast chakra.
• Killer B's octopus tentacles emerged as he began his complete Tailed Beast Transformation.
• The nearby Cloud Ninja and Konoha ninja retreated, and a Konoha ninja warned the others to run.

Killer B transformed into the Eight-Tails and drove off the Konoha ninjas, leaving Ruri to face him alone. Ruri gathered concentrated flames in his palm, and the others watched to see what he would do next.

• Shinnosuke Sarutobi ordered the Konoha ninjas to attack Killer B after he transformed into the Eight-Tails.
• The Konoha ninjas struck the Eight-Tails with Ninjutsu, but Killer B swept them away with his tails.
• Ruri told the Konoha ninjas to retreat and challenged the Eight-Tails to fight him alone.
• Killer B warned Ruri that he would not be caught off guard again, and Ruri gathered intense flames in his palm.
• Uzuki Yugao asked whether Ruri was using a new Ninjutsu, and Kurenai Yuhi told her to watch rather than interfere.

Ruri used his Great Fire and Ice Kingdom techniques to freeze the forest, Eight-Tails Killer B, and the Cloud Ninja into ice sculptures. The Konoha ninja watched in awe and worry at the power he had displayed.

• Ruri threw a ball of flame at the ground in front of Eight-Tails Killer B, and it spread across the forest without producing heat.
• Cloud Ninja shinobi questioned whether Ruri's flames were real, while Uzuki Yugao and Kurenai Yuhi watched from behind him.
• Ruri declared Ice Kingdom, and the flames instantly turned into ice that froze the forest, Eight-Tails Killer B, and the Cloud Ninja.
• Kakashi, Chōza Akimichi, Asuma Sarutobi, and Uzuki Yugao reacted to Ruri's overwhelming strength.

Ruri froze the Eight-Tails' ninja, leaving them in danger of dying if they were not thawed and treated in time. The Eight-Tails broke free and fired a Tailed Beast Bomb at Ruri, who claimed he could stop it outright.

• Ruri's Ice Release sealed the Eight-Tails' ninja in ice, and he warned that they would die within days without emergency treatment.
• Konoha ninja celebrated the apparent victory until cracks spread through the ice around the Eight-Tails.
• The Eight-Tails shattered the iceberg, found his ninja frozen, and angrily confronted Ruri.
• Ruri told the Eight-Tails that his comrades could not be saved and that they had already lost.
• The Eight-Tails gathered a Tailed Beast Bomb to kill the Konoha ninja, and Ruri said he could stop it.
• The Eight-Tails fired the completed Tailed Beast Bomb straight at Ruri.

Ruri blocked the Eight-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb with two Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, stunning the watching Konoha ninja. He remained confident and warned the Eight-Tails to surrender or face his mercy no longer.

• Kakashi warned Ruri to move away from the Eight-Tails' dangerous Tailed Beast Bomb, but Ruri said he could handle it.
• Ruri threw two Wind Release: Rasenshuriken at the incoming Tailed Beast Bomb.
• The Rasenshuriken collided with the Tailed Beast Bomb, and the explosion carved a massive crater into the frozen river.
• Kakashi, Chōza Akimichi, and the other Konoha ninja watched in astonishment as Ruri stopped the attack.
• Ruri told the Eight-Tails it was no match for him and urged it to give up before he showed no mercy.

Ruri immobilized the Eight-Tails with fire and ice techniques, then sealed him inside a ring of ice pillars. The Konoha ninja celebrated the victory while Kakashi resolved to become stronger.

• Ruri froze the Eight-Tails' feet and trapped him in place.
• Ruri surrounded the Eight-Tails with flames, then made the sparks explode and reveal ice armor.
• The Eight-Tails punched at Ruri, but Ruri trapped him among dozens of ice pillars and sealed him inside.
• The Konoha ninja celebrated as Shinnosuke Sarutobi praised Ruri's strength.
• Kakashi watched Ruri seal the Eight-Tails and resolved to train harder.

Ruri discovered that the Eight-Tails had escaped by leaving a tentacle behind in the ice. He told Chōza Akimichi not to pursue Killer B, and the Konoha ninja returned to clearing the battlefield.

• Yamato praised Ruri for ending the battle, while the Konoha ninja admired his appearance and strength.
• Chōza Akimichi declared victory and ordered the Konoha ninja to clear the battlefield.
• Ruri, worried after exhausting his chakra, checked the iceberg where he had sealed the Eight-Tails and found only an octopus tentacle.
• Chōza Akimichi ordered the ninja to chase the escaped Eight-Tails, but Ruri said Killer B was already too far away and urged them to continue clearing the battlefield.

After Ruri drove back Killer B and helped Konoha win the battle, the survivors praised his strength and discussed their debt to him. News of the victory reached the Third Hokage, who learned that Ruri had turned Fire Release into Ice Release and found him increasingly mysterious.

• Chōza Akimichi called off the pursuit of Killer B and ordered the ninja to clean up the battlefield.
• Shinnosuke Sarutobi and Chōza Akimichi credited Ruri with saving them and praised his abilities.
• Uzuki Yugao asked Kurenai Yuhi why Ruri was so powerful, and Kurenai attributed it to his talent and hard work.
• A report informed the Third Hokage that Konoha had defeated the invading Cloud Ninja and Ruri had driven back the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki.
• An Anbu ninja told the Third Hokage that Ruri had used a jutsu that turned Fire Release into Ice Release to seal the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki before they escaped.

The Fourth Raikage learned that Konoha had wiped out Kumogakure’s ninja force, with Ruri Hyuga responsible for defeating Bee and killing the remaining troops. Meanwhile, Mei Ling Hyuga worried about Ruri’s safety as Hizashi Hyuga comforted her.

• The Third Hokage reflected on how many secrets Ruri had and how fortunate it was that he was not an enemy.
• Mei Ling Hyuga anxiously worried about Ruri’s safety, and Hizashi Hyuga reassured her that he would return safely.
• The Fourth Raikage flew into a rage after learning that Konoha had wiped out the ninja force Kumogakure sent out.
• A reporting ninja told the Fourth Raikage that Bee had suffered burns and frostbite and was receiving treatment.
• The reporting ninja explained that Ruri Hyuga had used a strange Ice Release to injure Bee and kill every Kumogakure ninja.
• The Fourth Raikage said he would remember Ruri’s name and acknowledged that bringing down Konoha would not be easy.

After Konoha's victory, the ninja prepared to return to the village the next morning while Ruri worried that the Cloud Ninja would attack again. That night, he shared a warm moment with Uzuki Yugao and looked forward to seeing his family and Harukawa at home.

• The Fourth Raikage ordered that B lead more Cloud Ninja in another attack once he recovered.
• Chōza Akimichi told the Konoha ninja they would return to Konoha the next morning, and they celebrated going home.
• Ruri worried that the Cloud Ninja would come back, but Asuma Sarutobi reassured him that Konoha would defeat them again.
• Uzuki Yugao called Ruri out to eat, and he complimented her until she blushed.
• Ruri thought about seeing Aunt Meiling, Uncle Hizashi, and Harukawa after returning to the village.

After returning from the war, Ruri was praised by the Third Hokage and invited Uzuki Yugao to meet his friends. He went home to Hizashi Hyuga’s house, where Mei Ling Hyuga welcomed him with relief and worry.

• The Third Hokage praised Kakashi, Ruri, and the others for their mission and told them to rest.
• Ruri told Uzuki Yugao he was going home, then invited her to meet his friends in a few days.
• Ruri returned to Hizashi Hyuga’s house and knocked at the gate.
• Mei Ling Hyuga opened the gate, welcomed Ruri back, and worried over his safety.
• Ruri reassured Mei Ling Hyuga that he had returned safely and suffered no serious injuries.

Ruri returned from the battlefield and reunited with Mei Ling Hyuga, who was relieved to see him safe and stronger. He stayed at her home to rest and spend time with Neji, while planning to visit Harukawa and Itachi the next day.

• Mei Ling Hyuga welcomed Ruri home and checked that he had recovered from his injuries.
• Ruri told Mei Ling Hyuga that he had grown stronger after fighting the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Ruri learned that Hizashi Hyuga had left on another mission and agreed to stay with Mei Ling Hyuga.
• Mei Ling Hyuga went to prepare food while Ruri picked up Neji Hyuga and played with him.
• Ruri reflected that the next generation of ninja had been born and planned to visit Harukawa and Itachi the next day.

Ruri returned from the battlefield and enjoyed a meal and a relaxing bath at Mei Ling Hyuga’s home. Afterward, he told her about his experiences and promised to grow stronger so he could protect her and the others.

• Mei Ling Hyuga served Ruri food and encouraged him to rest after the fighting.
• Ruri finished the meal, praised Mei Ling Hyuga’s cooking, and went to take a bath.
• After soaking in the tub, Ruri joined Mei Ling Hyuga and recounted his battlefield experiences, leaving out things he could not tell her.
• Mei Ling Hyuga was astonished by Ruri’s story, and Ruri promised to become stronger and protect everyone.

Ruri spent the evening with Mei Ling Hyuga and Neji Hyuga, enjoying a hot pot dinner together. As they ate, Ruri remembered a past date in his original world and resolved to cherish the present.

• Mei Ling Hyuga congratulated Ruri and went out to buy groceries while he stayed home playing with Neji Hyuga.
• Mei Ling Hyuga returned with food and suggested they have hot pot for dinner, delighting Ruri and Neji Hyuga.
• Mei Ling Hyuga prepared the hot pot, and Ruri carried Neji Hyuga to the dining table.
• Ruri and Mei Ling Hyuga shared the meal, and Ruri served her cooked meat.
• While watching Mei Ling Hyuga eat, Ruri remembered hot pot outings in his original world, including a failed plan to confess to a girl.

Ruri spent the evening at home with Mei Ling Hyuga and Neji after returning from the front lines. Mei Ling urged him to visit Harukawa the next day, and the chapter ended with her pulling him toward something interesting while they were shopping.

• Ruri ate dinner with Mei Ling Hyuga and Neji, then helped clean up.
• Mei Ling told Ruri that Harukawa had visited while he was away and urged him to cherish her and visit her tomorrow.
• Ruri thought about how he would explain to Harukawa that he had left for the front lines without telling her.
• Ruri and Mei Ling went out shopping, and she reminded him again to talk with Harukawa.
• Mei Ling spotted something interesting and took Ruri by the hand as she ran toward it.