Recaps

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Arc 1Border Ambush

Xia Yan and Kakashi pursued a mission that drew them into a border attack by disguised Iwa Ninja and a fight with Sunagakure Anbu Yashamaru. They captured Yashamaru and other enemies, while Xia Yan…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2A Mark of Trust

Xia Yan helped Kakashi confront his grief, then revealed his Senju identity to Minato and offered him intelligence about Konoha’s internal divisions. Minato began teaching Xia Yan sealing jutsu and…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Lizard and the Puppet Master

Xia Yan and Kakashi investigate the disappearances at Shuzaki Castle, claim the Summoning Scroll, and discover its connection to Lizard Maru. After Xia Yan helps Konoha’s Anbu escape Sasori, he…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Captain’s Trial

Xia Yan concealed his role in Kusunoki’s death, gained Minato Namikaze’s trust, and pursued the vacant Anbu Third Battalion captaincy. He won the selection with the Flying Thunder God Technique, then…

Chapters 76–10125 summaries

Arc 5The Ryūmyaku Mission

Xia Yan became captain of the Third Battalion, then traveled to Sunagakure with Kakashi and turned the escort mission into a pursuit of his own goals. He captured Ryūmyaku chakra at Rōran and…

Chapters 102–12625 summaries

Arc 6Nightingale’s Return

Xia Yan survived his escape through the Land of Wind, defeated Chiyo, and returned to Konoha with intelligence and Pakura. Back home, he used his growing influence to settle a Senju power struggle and…

Chapters 127–15125 summaries

Arc 7The Nine-Tails Crisis

Xia Yan investigated the Jashin Cult, protected Pakura from Root, and guided Uchiha Shin as Konoha’s political tensions grew. During the Nine-Tails attack, he fought Obito, helped save Minato…

Chapters 152–17625 summaries

Arc 8The Anbu Reformation

Xia Yan expanded the Anbu while using the Nine-Tails’ chakra to pursue his own goals and pressure Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo. After confronting Akatsuki, rescuing Uzumaki descendants, and raiding…

Chapters 177–20125 summaries

Arc 9The Mizukage and the Uchiha

Xia Yan’s pursuit of Obito led him to devastate Kirigakure and seize power from the Three-Tails, while new eyes and a shifting Uchiha power struggle reshaped Konoha. The arc ended with Orochimaru and…

Chapters 202–22625 summaries

Arc 10The Road to War

Xia Yan used Danzo’s downfall, the Shinobi World Daily, and alliances with Konoha’s clans to expand his influence while preparing for Kumogakure’s threat. After Xia Yan killed the Kumogakure Head…

Chapters 227–25125 summaries

Arc 11The Fifth Hokage

Xia Yan led Konoha to victory over Kumogakure, then became Fifth Hokage and reshaped the village’s leadership, military, and political system. After consolidating power and securing peace terms, he…

Chapters 252–27625 summaries

Arc 12The Moon and the Uchiha Vote

Xia Yan revived Hatake Sakumo, fought the moon’s Ōtsutsuki, and brought Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju back to Konoha as allies. He expanded Konoha’s influence, gained new powers and allies, and…

Chapters 277–30125 summaries

Arc 13The Ōtsutsuki Threat

Xia Yan defeated Urashiki Otsutsuki, revived Madara Uchiha, and learned more about the Ōtsutsuki and the Infinite Tsukuyomi. As Isshiki emerged through Jigen and fought him, Xia Yan discovered that…

Chapters 302–32625 summaries