Chapter Summaries

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.

Ruri and Uzuki Yugao visited the Back Mountain and admired its peaceful scenery. Uzuki Yugao explored the clear river and spotted fish, crabs, and shrimp.

• Ruri told Uzuki Yugao that he had trained on the Back Mountain as a child and that it was quiet and secluded.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao walked to the Back Mountain and praised its familiar, peaceful surroundings.
• Ruri explained that the gentle daily breeze kept the area clean and described his favorite places beneath the trees and beside the river.
• Uzuki Yugao went to the river and admired its clear water and the fish, crabs, and shrimp swimming in it.

Ruri showed Uzuki Yugao the peaceful place he had discovered and used as a training base. They talked about returning there and sleeping among the trees, while Yugao admired the scenery.

• Ruri invited Uzuki Yugao to visit the place often and said he trained there.
• Uzuki Yugao said she liked the cozy surroundings and would return to enjoy them.
• Ruri explained that he had made the place his base and sometimes rested in tree branches after training.
• Ruri and Uzuki Yugao compared their experiences sleeping in trees and agreed that beds were more comfortable.
• Uzuki Yugao admired the scenery, fresh air, birds, and animals, and said she would like to settle there someday.

Ruri told Uzuki Yugao about his training habits and reflected on how the system had changed his life in the Hokage World. The chapter left him watching fish by the Small River and thinking about the Ring on his hand.

• Uzuki Yugao asked Ruri what he usually did at home, and Ruri said he rested, played with Neji, and trained.
• Ruri explained that he could train from morning to night without feeling hungry or tired, and Uzuki Yugao laughed at how seriously he took martial arts.
• Ruri recalled that his strength came mostly from the system, though some came from his own talent and effort.
• Ruri thought that without the system he might not have survived or kept up with Naruto's generation.
• Ruri watched the fish in the Small River and looked at the Ring, wishing the system had found him sooner.

Ruri took Uzuki Yugao to his peaceful training spot, where she admired the scenery while he prepared to practice. He realized the Copper Man he had left there was missing, dismissed it as no longer useful, and summoned three Shadow Clones to spar with.

• Uzuki Yugao praised Ruri for finding a tranquil place to train, and Ruri recalled catching and roasting fish there.
• Ruri told Uzuki Yugao to enjoy herself while he trained, and she assured him she was full from ramen.
• Ruri sensed that something was missing, looked around, and realized the Copper Man he had left at the spot was gone.
• Ruri decided the missing Copper Man would no longer help him and formed hand seals to summon three Shadow Clones.
• Ruri prepared to continue training by sparring with his Shadow Clones.

Ruri trained against three Shadow Clones to test his strength and found that they were far stronger than he expected. The clones stayed standing after he knocked them back, and Ruri continued the spar while hoping Uzuki Yugao would not see them defeat him.

• Ruri summoned three Shadow Clones and told them to attack so he could train and check whether his strength had weakened.
• The Shadow Clones coordinated their attack and charged Ruri with their weapons drawn.
• Ruri blocked their strikes with his short sword and sent all three clones flying.
• The Shadow Clones brushed themselves off and stood up unharmed, surprising Ruri with their strength.
• Ruri glanced at Uzuki Yugao and worried that she would laugh if his own Shadow Clones defeated him.