Recaps

Yecheng built ties with Naruto, Hinata, Tsunade, and Sasuke while resisting Danzo’s attempts to recruit him into Root. After killing a Root operative, he warned Kabuto about Danzo’s plans for Nonō and ended the stretch by taking Hinata out on a date.

• Yecheng befriended Hinata and Naruto, gained the Six Eyes, and entered the Ninja Academy, where Hiruzen noticed his exceptional chakra control.
• Danzo tried to claim Yecheng for Root, but Hiruzen protected him, and Yecheng avoided joining Root while growing closer to Naruto, Hinata, and his classmates.
• Tsunade returned to Konoha, accepted Yecheng as her disciple after he demonstrated the Chakra Scalpel, and took him into her home for protection.
• Yecheng trained his medical ninjutsu and shikigami, while Tsunade treated his illness and arranged his lessons at the hospital.
• Yecheng defeated a Root operative who had attacked him, then confronted Kabuto and told him that Danzo planned to turn Nonō against him.
• Kabuto decided to visit Nonō and investigate Yecheng’s claims, while Yecheng returned home and gained new abilities from the Root operative’s Fate Cards.
• Yecheng visited Hinata at the Hyuga estate, praised her appearance, and took her out after she blushed at his remark about her making a wonderful bride.

Yecheng strengthened his ties with Hinata, Kabuto, Shisui, and the clans around Tsunade while confronting Danzo’s Root forces and expanding his abilities. The arc ended with Yecheng beginning Sasuke’s training as Itachi left with Uchiha clan members.

• Yecheng recruited Kabuto into Shadow and advised him to gather evidence against Danzo while remaining in Root.
• Yecheng mastered healing techniques and Monster Strength, gained new tools and summons, and arranged for Hinata to receive support from Hyuga Hiashi.
• Yecheng exposed the explosive insects afflicting the Raikage, treated him and Karai, and helped Konoha and Kumogakure destroy the Xuanyuan Group.
• Yecheng stopped Neji from striking Hinata, defeated him, and helped return Hizashi Hyuga’s remains, earning Neji’s pledge and opening an alliance with the Hyuga Clan.
• Yecheng fought and killed Aburame Ryoma while aiding Shisui, who faked his death and joined Shadow after Danzo took his eye.
• Yecheng recruited Shino and Shibi into his growing circle, helped launch the Akimichi milk tea business, and negotiated with Konoha’s clans while encouraging Tsunade to become Hokage.
• Yecheng began teaching Sasuke after discovering his lightning and fire chakra natures, while Itachi left with Uchiha clan members and concealed killing intent.