Recaps

Xiao Tian learned that his mother, Meihuizi, had once been a powerful Jonin who crippled most of her Chakra and stopped using the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan. He resolved to restore her strength, then awakened Lava Release during Iruka's lesson and set his desk on fire.

• Meihuizi took Xiao Tian to Iruka's office, where Iruka showed her the mask Xiao Tian had made and Xiao Tian admitted that Iruka's lessons had put him to sleep.
• Iruka told Xiao Tian that Meihuizi had once been a formidable ninja, and Sasuke explained that she was a Jonin who had crippled most of her Chakra and sworn off using the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan.
• Xiao Tian decided to restore Meihuizi's Jonin strength, and Sasuke asked him to make another mask.
• During Iruka's lesson, Xiao Tian experimented with Chakra nature changes and accidentally caused magma-like fumes to rise from his body.
• Xiao Tian announced that he had mastered Lava Release, burned holes through his desk, and set it on fire, prompting Iruka to shout his name in anger.

At the Ninja Academy, Xiao Tian showed Naruto and Sasuke the Rasengan and explained that Naruto needed to master chakra control before learning it. Naruto decided to train by practicing tree climbing, while Sasuke watched and learned the method.

• Naruto and Sasuke finished mopping and asked Xiao Tian to teach them a powerful technique.
• Xiao Tian formed a spinning chakra sphere and smashed it into a tree, leaving a deep spiral-shaped crater.
• Xiao Tian named the technique Rasengan and told Naruto he needed to improve his chakra control before he could learn it.
• Naruto vowed to train until he could stand upside down on a tree branch, and Xiao Tian demonstrated chakra control by walking up the tree and balancing on a thin branch.
• Naruto recognized the training method, and Sasuke watched eagerly as he learned it too.

Xiao Tian taught Naruto and Sasuke to control their chakra by climbing trees, then promised Sasuke more training and advice about his Sharingan. Sasuke was stunned to learn Xiao Tian had awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, while the next day Hiruzen Sarutobi investigated a destroyed tree at the academy.

• Xiao Tian taught Naruto and Sasuke chakra control, and Sasuke nearly mastered tree climbing on his second try while Naruto struggled with his chakra.
• Xiao Tian encouraged Naruto and told Sasuke to try walking across a river, then invited him to his house for hellish training and advised him to train his eyes.
• Xiao Tian revealed his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, shocking Sasuke and filling him with a fierce determination to surpass Xiao Tian.
• Naruto vowed to become Hokage as Xiao Tian left the school with Naruto and Sasuke.
• The next day, several Chunin and Hiruzen Sarutobi examined the destroyed tree, and Hiruzen wondered who had caused the damage.

Xiao Tian woke late, then left Naruto and Sasuke to train while he went searching for food. The exhausted boys made it back to Meihuizi’s shop, where Xiao Tian finally returned with a bucket of fish.

• Sasuke woke Xiao Tian for devilish training, but Xiao Tian got up only after Meihuizi scolded him.
• Xiao Tian watched Naruto practice Chakra control and Sasuke train in the water while he ate lunch.
• Xiao Tian spotted Might Guy and Rock Lee running laps, then rushed off, claiming he would find food for Naruto and Sasuke.
• Naruto and Sasuke struggled back to Meihuizi’s shop at dusk, exhausted and hungry, and explained Xiao Tian’s training to Meihuizi.
• Xiao Tian returned to the shop carrying a wooden bucket of fish.

Xiao Tian demonstrated the Three Basic Techniques at the Ninja Academy after promising to earn full marks and skip those parts of the test. His combined Clone and Transformation Techniques astonished the class by producing a young Yan Lingji in a qipao alongside a log.

• Naruto and Sasuke ate all the fish Xiao Tian had brought home, and Xiao Tian claimed he had given his homemade fishing gear and fish to a grieving old man.
• Xiao Tian decided to bring home two buckets of fish each day because his appetite was growing.
• Iruka-sensei offered full marks on the Three Basic Techniques test to any student who successfully demonstrated all three techniques.
• Sakura Haruno helped wake Xiao Tian, who stood up and asked how many points he could earn.
• Xiao Tian performed the Clone Technique and Transformation Technique together, creating a young Yan Lingji in a qipao and leaving his classmates stunned.

Xiao Tian earned Might Guy’s favor and obtained the complete Eight Gates Released Formation, then helped bring Naruto and Sasuke into Guy’s intense training routines. Half a year later, he met Chiriku, the monk managing Meihuizi’s business profits, and learned Chiriku had known him since he was little.

• Xiao Tian impressed Iruka with his Transformation and Clone Techniques, then spent the evening fishing with Sasuke and Naruto while Sakura followed them.
• After ten days with Rock Lee and three days of long-distance running, Xiao Tian earned Might Guy’s sincere favor and received the complete Eight Gates Released Formation.
• Xiao Tian kept training with Might Guy and brought Naruto and Sasuke into the group’s running routine.
• Meihuizi’s clothing business expanded to dozens of branches across the Land of Fire, with Chiriku reliably delivering her share of the profits.
• Xiao Tian met Chiriku, recognized him as one of the Land of Fire’s Twelve Guardian Ninja, and heard that Chiriku had held him when he was little.

Xiao Tian discovered that Little Purple could take human form and confirmed that he had reached Chunin level. He, Sasuke, and Naruto applied for early graduation, and Hiruzen ordered Iruka to test them before deciding.

• After running with Might Guy, Rock Lee, Naruto, and Sasuke, Xiao Tian carried the exhausted Sasuke home.
• Xiao Tian woke to find Little Purple in human form and checked his stats, which listed his overall assessment as Chunin.
• Xiao Tian told Little Purple to return to her Ruyi Staff form before Sasuke arrived with breakfast.
• Xiao Tian announced at school that he planned to graduate early, and Sasuke and Naruto were also considered ready to apply.
• Iruka reviewed the students' early graduation applications and waited for Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision.
• Hiruzen instructed Iruka to give the students the usual tests without going easy on them.

Xiao Tian Uchiha and the other students took the early-graduation assessment, and Naruto passed the Clone Technique test with a perverted trick. Xiao Tian overwhelmed Iruka in their combat test and was congratulated on becoming a true ninja.

• Iruka announced that the early-graduation candidates had to pass a random basic-technique test and then fight him.
• Naruto passed the Clone Technique test after creating two mist-shrouded beauties, and Sasuke and Xiao Tian also passed.
• Iruka drew Xiao Tian first for the combat test and urged him to attack.
• Xiao Tian struck Iruka with shuriken and unleashed Lava Release and Wind Release attacks.
• Iruka was hit by a molten ball, caught by a large earth hand, and congratulated Xiao Tian on becoming a true ninja.

Xiao Tian Uchiha graduated early as a Genin, and Sasuke’s Chidori injured Iruka during the academy matches. Xiao Tian and his friends visited Iruka in the hospital, where the tempting food they brought left him frustrated.

• Iruka tied a Konoha Ninja forehead protector onto Xiao Tian and told him to return to the Academy after a month’s break to be assigned to a Jonin.
• Xiao Tian watched the remaining academy matches as Sasuke used Lion Combo and Chidori against Iruka, badly injuring him.
• Iruka was hospitalized while his students went on to challenge other instructors.
• Xiao Tian, Sasuke, Naruto, Hinata, and Sakura visited Iruka with flowers, fruit, and a lunchbox, which Iruka could not eat during his recovery.

Xiao Tian recognized the hunchbacked old man who approached him, Naruto, and Sasuke as Hiruzen Sarutobi, then learned that two Chunin would escort his mother’s clothes to the Land of Fire. The chapter ended with Xiao Tian eager to go along on the journey.

• Naruto and Sasuke planned to use their month-long vacation to train, while Xiao Tian worried about Naruto’s progress and sensed someone watching them.
• Hiruzen, disguised as a hunchbacked old man, approached the boys, asked about their training, and gave them an earnest speech about Konoha.
• After Hiruzen left, Naruto complained that the old man had talked too much, and the three boys still had no shared vacation plan.
• Xiao Tian saw Mama Meihuizi packing clothes for delivery to the Land of Fire and asked to help escort them.
• Mama Meihuizi said two Konoha Chunin were handling the delivery, and Xiao Tian eagerly wanted to go to the Land of Fire.

Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke set out from Konoha with Kotetsu Hagane, Izumo Kamizuki, and Mizuki as escorts. After leaving Konoha, Xiao Tian grew suspicious of Mizuki’s motives, especially his interest in Naruto.

• Meihuizi sent Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke with a caravan escorted by Kotetsu Hagane, Izumo Kamizuki, and Mizuki.
• Mizuki said he had volunteered to help and promised to show the children around the Land of Fire.
• Xiao Tian and Sasuke silently agreed to stay alert and let the Chunin test for danger before acting.
• The three children said goodbye to Meihuizi and left Konoha with the caravan.
• After the caravan passed beyond Konoha’s territory, Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke got out of the carriage, and Mizuki praised Xiao Tian’s academy record.
• Xiao Tian became wary that Mizuki had joined the mission because of Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Xiao Tian Uchiha suspected Mizuki was plotting with Orochimaru and stayed alert as the caravan neared a bridge. When rogue ninja ambushed the group, Xiao Tian pursued Mizuki through a breach in the water prison and struck two figures with his Lava Release technique.

• Xiao Tian noticed Mizuki was taking frequent bathroom breaks and grew suspicious that the expected conspiracy with Orochimaru was still unfolding.
• Flocks of birds fled the forest, and Xiao Tian, Sasuke, Kotetsu Hagane, and Izumo Kamizuki prepared for danger as the caravan approached a bridge.
• The Demon Brothers attacked the caravan with Water Release techniques, while Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki fought back.
• Mizuki fought another opponent and disappeared through a gap in the water prison as shuriken targeted Xiao Tian and Sasuke.
• Xiao Tian took Naruto with him, chased two figures through the breach, and used Lava Release: Falling Fire Bullet Technique, drawing two cries of pain.

Xiao Tian, Sasuke, and Naruto discovered Mizuki’s betrayal and defeated him, then found an item-sealing scroll that revealed itself to be the Scroll of Seals. Xiao Tian agreed to unseal it and was prompted to read its complete, correct Ninjutsu.

• Xiao Tian spotted a corpse and sensed an attack, then used the Great Fire Dragon Technique against Mizuki.
• Mizuki admitted he had planned to provoke Naruto’s Nine-Tails power and dismissed the group as too weak to stop him.
• Sasuke and Naruto teamed up to bind and beat Mizuki unconscious.
• Sasuke identified the recovered item-sealing scroll, and Xiao Tian activated it, revealing the Scroll of Seals.
• Xiao Tian was asked whether he wanted to read the complete, correct Ninjutsu and answered yes.

Xiao Tian and his companions defeated Mizuki and handed him and the fake Scroll of Seals to Konoha ninja led by Genma Shiranui. After returning to the stone bridge, Xiao Tian treated the injured caravan members, while Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki learned that the group had beaten Mizuki themselves.

• Xiao Tian chose to read two random techniques and obtained Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique.
• Xiao Tian warned Naruto and Sasuke not to open the fake Scroll of Seals because Konoha ninja were watching them.
• Genma Shiranui's squad arrived, took the unconscious Mizuki and the scroll, and praised Xiao Tian and his companions.
• Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke returned to the stone bridge, where Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki had defeated Meizu, Gozu, and several Genin.
• Xiao Tian treated the injured caravan members with Medical Ninjutsu, then told Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki that they had beaten Mizuki and handed him over to Konoha ninja.

After returning from the Land of Fire, Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke reported to the Ninja Academy for team assignments. A mix-up between Sasuke and Xiao Tian led to their first kiss, leaving Sakura furious and the class staring at them strangely.

• Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke returned safely to Meihuizi's clothing store after their trip with Kotetsu and Izumo Kamizuki.
• Meihuizi welcomed the three boys home, and they gave conflicting opinions about whether the Land of Fire had been fun.
• After their vacation ended, Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke went to the Ninja Academy as early graduates awaited team assignments.
• Sakura Haruno approached Sasuke, but Sasuke turned toward Xiao Tian and accidentally kissed him.
• Xiao Tian and Sasuke both retched, Naruto gloated, and Sakura attacked Xiao Tian in a rage.
• Xiao Tian moved to sit beside Hinata Hyuga and looked her over while the class continued to watch him and Sasuke strangely.

Xiao Tian tried to prank Team 7’s late Jonin instructor, but Kurenai Yuhi arrived instead and accidentally inhaled a powder that made her lose her voice. She was left unable to speak as Xiao Tian apologized and explained the effect would wear off in about a day.

• Iruka announced the genin teams, placing Xiao Tian Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha, and Naruto Uzumaki together on Team 7.
• Team 7 waited for their Jonin instructor while Naruto complained and prepared a prank.
• Xiao Tian treated an umbrella with water and set up powder intended to punish the late instructor.
• Kurenai Yuhi opened the door, stopped the falling eraser and umbrella, and inhaled the powder.
• Sasuke and Naruto blamed Xiao Tian, who apologized to Kurenai and told her she would recover her voice in about a day.

Kurenai Yuhi trapped Xiao Tian in a Genjutsu, where he spent three days farming points before collapsing from exhaustion. Meihuizi confronted Kurenai at Ichiraku Ramen, but after reading Kurenai’s explanation, she accepted that Xiao Tian had provoked her.

• Kurenai Yuhi cast a Genjutsu on Xiao Tian at the Ninja Academy, then left a note for Sasuke and Naruto.
• Xiao Tian stayed in the Genjutsu’s valley of venomous snakes for three days, farming points until he broke free and nearly passed out.
• Sasuke and Naruto carried Xiao Tian to Meihuizi’s shop and explained what had happened.
• Meihuizi went to Ichiraku Ramen and confronted Kurenai about leaving Xiao Tian listless and exhausted.
• Kurenai wrote an explanation, and Meihuizi recalled Xiao Tian’s tricks on the Academy teachers, paid, and left.

Xiao Tian explained to Meihuizi why he had remained trapped in Kurenai Yuhi’s genjutsu, then met Naruto and Sasuke at the river to wait for their new Jonin teacher. Kakashi Hatake finally appeared, and Naruto attacked him with shadow clones.

• Xiao Tian distributed System Points among his attributes and went to sleep.
• Xiao Tian told Meihuizi he had punished himself in Kurenai Yuhi’s genjutsu after making her lose her voice, and she forgave him.
• Xiao Tian, Sasuke, and Naruto waited beside the river for their Jonin teacher, who was late.
• Xiao Tian and Sasuke countered a Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, while Naruto used his Whirlwind Palm to stop the shuriken aimed at him.
• Kakashi Hatake approached while reading Make-Out Paradise, and Naruto angrily sent dozens of shadow clones charging at him.

Kakashi met Naruto, Xiao Tian, and Sasuke as their Jonin teacher and provoked them by criticizing their abilities and warning that they might fail his test. The team prepared to fight him, while Xiao Tian said they would have preferred Kurenai Yuhi as their teacher.

• Kakashi used a Great Fire Dragon Technique to destroy Naruto's Shadow Clones, then kicked Naruto toward Xiao Tian and Sasuke.
• Kakashi introduced himself as the team's Jonin teacher, and Xiao Tian said they wanted to beat him up.
• Kakashi called Xiao Tian Chunin-level but dismissed Naruto and Sasuke as weak, prompting the three to ready themselves for battle.
• Kakashi warned that his test had caused many teams to fail and be sent back to the Ninja Academy.
• Xiao Tian complained that Kurenai Yuhi would have been a better teacher, and Naruto and Sasuke privately questioned his claim that she was gentle.

Xiao Tian used his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to take Kakashi’s bells during the team test, while Naruto and Sasuke backed him up. Kakashi acknowledged Xiao Tian’s strength and prepared to demonstrate a powerful technique, but Xiao Tian pointed out that Kakashi had already lost.

• Xiao Tian bound Kakashi’s feet with Earth Release as Naruto and Sasuke attacked with their combos.
• Xiao Tian trapped Kakashi in the Hell Viewing Technique long enough to take both bells.
• Kakashi escaped the genjutsu and dodged Sasuke’s Chidori with the Substitution Technique.
• Kakashi tried to ambush Sasuke from underground, but Xiao Tian warned him and later escaped Kakashi’s own underground attack with a substitution.
• Kakashi said Xiao Tian’s abilities exceeded his expectations and offered a one-move test, but Xiao Tian reminded him that he had already lost.
• Kakashi formed hand seals as the sky darkened.

Xiao Tian copied Kakashi's Lightning Blade and fought him with fire, while Naruto and Sasuke joined the battle. Kakashi declared the three of them had passed his test and introduced himself as their Jonin team leader.

• Kakashi used Lightning Blade against Xiao Tian, who copied the technique but was overpowered and narrowly escaped with the Substitution Technique.
• Xiao Tian attacked Kakashi with Little Purple, his flaming Adamantine Staff, but Kakashi evaded the blow.
• Naruto and Sasuke rushed to help Xiao Tian, prompting Kakashi to release him and dodge their attacks.
• Xiao Tian revealed the attack had been a feint, and Kakashi congratulated the team for passing his test.
• Kakashi introduced himself as their Jonin team leader and said he would train them and guide them through missions.

After Kakashi reported Xiao Tian’s unusual abilities to Hiruzen, Danzo tried to recruit the boy into Root, but Hiruzen refused. Xiao Tian was then summoned to the Hokage’s office, where Hiruzen began discussing Kakashi’s report with him.

• Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke shared a feast with Kakashi, who finished a bowl of noodles in an instant.
• Kakashi told Hiruzen that Xiao Tian was near Jonin level and had remarkable perception and reflexes, a Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and the ability to copy Lightning Blade.
• Danzo demanded that Xiao Tian be placed in Root and warned Hiruzen that the boy might turn against Konoha after learning about his parents.
• Hiruzen refused to hand Xiao Tian over to Danzo, who left the decision unresolved.
• An Anbu Jonin escorted Xiao Tian to the Hokage’s office, where Hiruzen told him he had read Kakashi’s report.

Hiruzen told Xiao Tian how his mother, Meihuizi, fell in love with an Uchiha Jonin and sacrificed her Hyuga powers to give birth to him. The story left Xiao Tian wondering whether his system had somehow caused his parents’ romance.

• Xiao Tian asked Hiruzen why he had summoned him, and Hiruzen said he wanted to explain Xiao Tian’s parents’ past.
• Hiruzen revealed that Meihuizi had belonged to the Hyuga Branch Family and bore the Caged Bird Seal Mark as a child.
• Hiruzen described Meihuizi’s exceptional abilities and said she had developed the Thirty Gods Vacuum Attack.
• Hiruzen recounted that Meihuizi secretly became lovers with an Uchiha Jonin, provoking a crisis between the Hyuga and Uchiha clans.
• Xiao Tian’s father volunteered to fight a Sand ninja attack and died in battle.
• Hiruzen said Meihuizi refused to abort Xiao Tian, crippled her Chakra, gave up her Byakugan cultivation and technique, and severed ties with the Hyuga Clan.

Xiao Tian assured Hiruzen Sarutobi that he would not seek revenge on the Hyuga Clan, while privately keeping his grudge and suspicions about his father’s death. After Hiruzen rewarded Team Seven with access to the Scroll of Seals, a Root ninja approached Xiao Tian and offered to reveal the truth about his parents.

• Xiao Tian told Hiruzen that he understood why his mother’s family had opposed her marriage and that he would not act against the Hyuga Clan.
• Xiao Tian described his dream of opening a luxurious food paradise and said he was becoming a ninja to support his mother.
• Hiruzen praised Xiao Tian’s outlook and announced that Team Seven could each choose a Ninjutsu of at least B-Class from the Scroll of Seals the next morning.
• Xiao Tian left the Hokage building and encountered a masked Root ninja, who invited him to join and promised to reveal the truth about his parents.

Xiao Tian heard Meihuizi confirm the Third Hokage’s account and promised not to attack the Hyuga Clan, then wondered how to restore her cultivation. Meanwhile, Madara Uchiha sent Black Zetsu to test Xiao Tian as a possible Rinnegan vessel, while Black Zetsu secretly vowed to free his father and reunite him with his mother.

• Xiao Tian distrusted Danzo, escaped a Root ninja, and asked Meihuizi about the past after she closed her shop.
• Meihuizi confirmed the Third Hokage’s account and asked Xiao Tian not to attack the Hyuga Clan, and Xiao Tian promised.
• Xiao Tian wondered how to restore Meihuizi’s cultivation and thought about whether Black Zetsu still existed.
• Madara Uchiha told Black Zetsu to find a vessel for the Rinnegan, and Black Zetsu proposed Xiao Tian as a promising candidate.
• Madara Uchiha gave Black Zetsu a Rinnegan to test on Xiao Tian and hoped his other Rinnegan plan with Nagato Uzumaki would succeed.
• Black Zetsu looked at the moon and vowed to rescue his father, reunite him with his mother, and make Hagoromo and Hamura pay.