Araki secretly killed Sora Hyuga while trying to stay unnoticed, then became Tsunade’s disciple and trained to protect himself and those close to him. After rescuing Kushina from Kumogakure ninja, he advanced his medical skills and tag-making as Mikoto continued investigating him and an unseen watcher followed him.
Araki killed Dan Katō, advanced his medical and combat skills, and secretly became Orochimaru’s disciple. After gaining Wood Release from Hashirama cells, he turned against Orochimaru and left him trapped as their fight continued.
Araki defeated Orochimaru, strengthened his team with Minato and Kushina, and uncovered threats from Sunagakure and Kumogakure while pursuing his own research. After surviving the Kumogakure exams and helping Tsunade plan Academy reforms, he began absorbing Hashirama’s cells in the Hokage’s office, drawing Konoha’s leaders and Anbu to the scene.
No recap yet. A volume gets one once it has 100 chapters.