Chapter Summaries

Ruri reflected on genuine and fake competitive eaters before remembering that Hinata Hyuga held the ramen-eating record in the Hokage World. The chapter ended with his thoughts on her unmatched appetite.

• Ruri thought about big eaters he had seen on Kuaishou in his former world.
• Ruri recalled that some online eaters faked their feats by editing videos or vomiting between recordings.
• Ruri remembered that Hinata Hyuga was a genuine big eater in the Hokage World.
• Ruri noted that Hinata had eaten the most bowls of ramen at Ichiraku Ramen and that no one had surpassed her record.

After finishing their meals, Kakashi and Ruri’s group met Hizashi Hyuga and prepared to continue their journey. The two groups were ready to set off.

• Hizashi Hyuga’s group finished eating and confirmed they were ready to move on.
• Kakashi asked Ruri and his companions if they had eaten enough, and they said they were full and ready to travel.
• Kakashi led his group toward Hizashi Hyuga to find out what they should do next.
• Kakashi and Hizashi Hyuga met on the way and exchanged greetings after realizing both groups had finished eating.

Hizashi Hyuga gathered the group after dinner and asked Kakashi to find the fastest route back to Konoha. Ruri and Uzuki Yugao looked forward to returning home that night.

• Hizashi Hyuga led Kakashi and the others to his main group to discuss how to save time.
• Ruri thought about how primitive travel and communication were in the Hokage World compared with his old world.
• Hizashi Hyuga told the group to pack up and prepare to leave for home that night.
• Kakashi followed Hizashi Hyuga aside to study the route.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao said they were eager to get home.

Hizashi Hyuga and Kakashi chose the quickest route back to Konoha, and the group set out hoping to reach home by evening. As they traveled, Ruri and Uchiha Itachi encouraged each other to keep going until they could rest.

• Hizashi Hyuga and Kakashi worked out the quickest route back to Konoha.
• Hizashi Hyuga told Ruri and the others that the group could reach the village by evening if they left at once.
• Hizashi Hyuga ordered his packed main force and the others to head home.
• Uchiha Itachi told Ruri that he was exhausted, and Ruri encouraged him to keep going until they reached home.

Ruri, Uzuki Yugao, and Uchiha Itachi talked about how exhausted they were after several days of fighting on a mission. As they headed back, they looked forward to going home and sleeping until they woke naturally.

• Uchiha Itachi nodded at Ruri, and they continued walking after discussing what Ruri had said.
• Uzuki Yugao asked Ruri what he planned to do when they got back, and he said he would sleep, rest, and later enjoy Meiling's cooking and a meal with his companions.
• Uzuki Yugao said she would wash up and sleep, while Uchiha Itachi agreed that they were all exhausted from fighting and staying on guard.
• Ruri said he would sleep until he woke naturally and reflected on how he had once been forced to get up early every day in college.

Hizashi Hyuga called a midday break during the group’s journey back to Konoha, and Ruri, Uchiha Itachi, and Uzuki Yugao discussed how hungry they were. As the group ate compressed rations, Kakashi told Ruri to stop complaining and make do until they got home.

• Hizashi Hyuga stopped the group after they had traveled about half the distance to Konoha and called for a meal break.
• Ruri, Uchiha Itachi, and Uzuki Yugao said they were surprised by how quickly the morning had passed and admitted they were hungry.
• Kakashi invited Ruri and the others to sit down, eat, and rest before continuing the journey.
• Ruri complained that he was tired of compressed rations and wanted cooked food at home.
• Kakashi scolded Ruri for being picky and told him to eat what they had so they could get back on the road.

Ruri and the others ate compressed rations during their journey and found them unexpectedly delicious. After finishing the food, they realized none of them had bought it, leaving Yamato as the only possible owner.

• Ruri agreed to eat a little of the compressed rations before having a proper meal at home.
• Ruri, Uchiha Itachi, Uzuki Yugao, Kakashi, and Yamato found that the rations tasted better than those from previous trips.
• Kakashi told everyone to rest after eating before continuing on their final stretch of travel for the day.
• The group finished all the food and realized none of them had bought it, so they suspected Yamato had brought it.

Yamato revealed that he had bought the delicious food the group had shared and promised to take everyone to the shop when they returned. After finishing the food, Ruri said they needed to rest before continuing.

• Ruri asked Yamato whether he had bought the food, and Yamato explained that he had saved it for last and bought it at a shop.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao praised the food and asked Yamato to show them the shop when they returned.
• Kakashi jokingly assigned Yamato a hundred push-ups and said he would come shopping with him.
• Uchiha Itachi said he wanted to buy food for his family, and Yamato agreed to take everyone to the shop.
• The group finished eating, and Ruri said they were too full to move and needed to rest.

Ruri and her friends enjoyed a meal and talked about the happiness of friendship and their hopes of growing stronger. Kakashi went to check on Hizashi and the others while the group rested.

• Uchiha Itachi joked that he would shop with Yamato on their next mission, making everyone laugh.
• Ruri reflected on how happy she felt with her friends and wished she could make more friends in another life.
• Kakashi told everyone to rest while they digested their food, then went to check on Hizashi and the others.
• Ruri asked whether Hizashi and the others had eaten enough, and Uzuki Yugao said they probably ate faster because they had trained longer.
• Uchiha Itachi said the group was much weaker than their elders, and Ruri encouraged them that hard work would help them surpass them.

Kakashi checked in with Hizashi Hyuga after lunch, then returned to Ruri and the others so they could rest before continuing their journey. As Ruri reflected on the mission, he realized that the banned pills had made some enemies as strong as Jinchūriki and that facing an entire force of pill-enhanced enemies could have been fatal.

• Kakashi asked Hizashi Hyuga whether his group had finished lunch, and Hizashi said they were preparing to rest.
• Kakashi returned to Ruri and the others and told them to rest before they continued traveling.
• Ruri sat beneath a large tree and reflected on the mission and the powerful enemies they had faced.
• Ruri thought about how the banned drug could raise an enemy's strength to the level of a Jinchūriki.
• Ruri concluded that he and his companions might have died if all two hundred-odd enemies had taken the drug.

Ruri reflected on how narrowly he and his allies had survived the battle and realized the enemy likely lacked enough banned drugs to equip everyone. He celebrated their victory but resolved to grow stronger before the enemy could develop and produce more drugs.

• Ruri thought that if all the enemies had taken the banned drugs, his group might not have escaped alive.
• Ruri recognized that his strength was far below what he had believed after encountering powerful foes on missions.
• Ruri reasoned that the enemies had not all taken the drugs because they did not have enough for everyone.
• Ruri concluded that the enemy had not yet begun mass-producing the banned drugs and felt relieved that his side had won the battle.

After a brief rest, Ruri and his teammates hurried toward Konoha after their mission. They reached the village, where Ruri was glad to be home.

• Ruri and the others rested for ten minutes before setting off again.
• Hizashi Hyuga led the group as they ran toward Konoha.
• Ruri and Uchiha Itachi talked about being tired and looking forward to returning home.
• The group spotted Konoha and hurried toward the village at full speed.
• Ruri entered Konoha and told Uchiha Itachi that being home improved his mood.

Ruri and his group arrived at Konoha after their return from the fighting, and Kakashi told them to go home and rest while he reported to the Hokage. Hizashi Hyuga cleared their entry, and the group prepared to head into the village.

• Hizashi Hyuga stopped the group at Konoha's gates and went to speak with the guards.
• Kakashi told Ruri and the others to head home and rest while he reported to Lord Hokage.
• Ruri thanked Kakashi and encouraged him to rest after his report.
• The guards opened Konoha's gates after Hizashi Hyuga finished speaking with them.
• Uzuki Yugao said she wanted a bath, and Ruri teased her until Kakashi urged everyone to follow Hizashi into the village.

Ruri and the others returned to Konoha and split up to go home and rest. Ruri headed toward Hizashi Hyuga’s house, feeling comforted by the familiar village streets.

• Hizashi Hyuga led the group through Konoha’s gates and told everyone to return to their homes.
• Ruri and Uchiha Itachi talked about wanting dinner and realized their families did not know they were coming home.
• Uzuki Yugao reassured Ruri and Uchiha Itachi that their families would make them something to eat.
• Kakashi told the group to split up so he could report to the Third Hokage before resting.
• Ruri walked toward Hizashi Hyuga’s house, passed Ichiraku Ramen, and felt the village’s familiar warmth.

Ruri returned home after several days away and reunited with Mei Ling Hyuga, who had been worried about him. Mei Ling checked whether he was hurt as she welcomed him inside.

• Ruri passed Ichiraku Ramen on his way home and thought about how much he missed the food.
• Ruri reached his home and knocked on the door.
• Mei Ling Hyuga heard the knock, set aside her work, and came to open the door.
• Mei Ling recognized Ruri and became overwhelmed with emotion as he told her he was back and unharmed.
• Mei Ling pulled Ruri into the courtyard and asked to check whether he was hurt.

Ruri returned home and reassured Mei Ling Hyuga that he was safe after his mission. He settled in to rest and spend time with Neji Hyuga while Mei Ling prepared food.

• Mei Ling Hyuga checked Ruri over and urged him to rest after his mission.
• Ruri promised Mei Ling Hyuga he would return safely from future missions, and she went to cook for him.
• Neji Hyuga greeted Ruri and said he had missed him while he was away.
• Ruri hugged Neji Hyuga, promised to play with him over the next few days, and asked him to play while he rested.
• Neji Hyuga went to play with his toys as Ruri reflected on how much he had grown.

Ruri rested at home after returning from a long mission and savored the comfort of his family and life in Konoha. He hoped his peaceful days would last, while keeping quiet about Uncle Hizashi’s expected return so it could surprise Aunt Meiling.

• Ruri settled back at home and looked forward to Aunt Meiling’s cooking and Uncle Hizashi’s return.
• Ruri decided not to tell Aunt Meiling that Uncle Hizashi was coming home, hoping to surprise her.
• Ruri reflected on Mei Ling Hyuga’s motherly love and the family he had found in this world.
• Ruri enjoyed Konoha’s scenery and hoped to spend more time living peacefully at home.

Ruri went out for a stroll and thought about how much he liked Momokusa Harukawa, hoping to see her that night and eventually win her over. He left determined to seek her out, though the chapter did not show whether they met.

• Ruri left his house to enjoy a nighttime walk through Konoha.
• Ruri admired the peaceful life he had found and recalled longing for it in his previous world.
• Ruri decided to visit Momokusa Harukawa and see whether she was free to walk with him.
• Ruri thought about how a loving partner could bring companionship, happiness, and support.

Ruri decided to pursue Momokusa Harukawa, whom he admired, and planned to visit her after dinner. Mei Ling Hyuga encouraged him to seize the opportunity, saying Harukawa had missed him while he was away.

• Ruri reflected on his lack of romantic experience and decided he wanted to make Momokusa Harukawa his girlfriend.
• Ruri praised Harukawa's beauty and figure as he considered how to win her over.
• Ruri decided to visit Harukawa that night and resolved not to rush into pursuing her.
• Mei Ling Hyuga overheard Ruri mention Harukawa and encouraged him to go see her after dinner.
• Mei Ling Hyuga said Harukawa had missed Ruri, and Ruri sat down on the sofa.

Ruri rested at Mei Ling Hyuga’s home while she cooked dinner, then woke to join her and Neji Hyuga at the table. Mei Ling reminded him to visit Harukawa after eating, and Ruri agreed.

• Ruri lay down on the living room sofa and fell asleep while Neji Hyuga played with toys and Mei Ling Hyuga cooked.
• After half an hour, Ruri woke up and stretched, pleased to have rested.
• Mei Ling Hyuga brought dinner to the table and told Ruri to visit Harukawa after the meal.
• Ruri thanked Mei Ling, promised to go see Harukawa, and carried Neji Hyuga to the dining table.
• Ruri admired the feast Mei Ling had prepared.