Recaps

With Koki unconscious and in critical condition, Shisui stayed by his bedside while Fugaku and Mikoto left to investigate and care for Itachi. Shisui vowed to find and punish whoever attacked Koki.

• Fugaku asked Yashiro to take the visitors away and prepare for a later meeting about their plans.
• Kakashi left to investigate the attack, and Obito followed him while Shisui watched them depart.
• A doctor warned Fugaku, Mikoto, and Shisui that Koki’s condition was unstable and required close monitoring.
• Shisui persuaded Mikoto to return home to Itachi, while Fugaku left to examine the attacker’s corpse for clues.
• Shisui stayed at Koki’s bedside, tended to him, and vowed to make the culprit pay for the attack.

The Uchiha gathered at Konoha Hospital to investigate the attack on Koki, and Uchiha Inabi identified Danzo’s Root as responsible. Hidden nearby, Kakashi and Obito reacted with intense anger and renewed hatred toward Danzo.

• Uchiha Yashiro asked Uchiha Inabi whether the investigation into Koki’s attack had been thorough.
• Uchiha Inabi said the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal on the attacker’s corpse proved that Danzo had sent him.
• Kakashi and Obito recognized Danzo’s name and clenched their fists in anger.
• Obito’s Sharingan began to emerge as he struggled to control his rage, while Kakashi silently shared his hatred of Danzo.

After learning Danzo had targeted Koki, Uchiha Yashiro rallied angry clansmen and led them toward the Hokage's office to demand an explanation from the Third Hokage. He framed the march as a voluntary action by individuals, while keeping Uchiha Fugaku uninformed.

• Uchiha Yashiro told Uchiha Inabi to protect Koki's corpse because it was evidence against Danzo.
• Yashiro condemned Danzo's actions, and the gathered Uchiha clansmen vowed not to tolerate them.
• Yashiro decided to make a public scene in Konoha and confront the Third Hokage about what Koki had done to deserve his treatment.
• Yashiro said the march represented the participants' personal wishes, not a protest on behalf of the whole Uchiha Clan.
• Yashiro led the clansmen from the rooftop toward the Hokage's office, noticing two lonely corners as they set off.

Hiruzen Sarutobi grew furious after Danzo ignored his warning and endangered Koki and the Uchiha Clan. With Danzo absent and Tsunade still being sought, Hiruzen faced a worsening crisis as his advisors urged him to find a countermeasure.

• An Anbu Ninja told Hiruzen Sarutobi that Danzo had not arrived and that the search for Tsunade was underway.
• Hiruzen dismissed the Anbu Ninja and smashed his pipe in anger, startling Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.
• Hiruzen recalled that Danzo had ignored his warning and sent people after Koki, the son of Uchiha Fugaku, risking a conflict with the Uchiha Clan.
• Mitokado Homura urged Hiruzen to remember his bond with Danzo and consider a countermeasure, while Utatane Koharu complained that Danzo always caused trouble.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sent Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu to stop Uchiha Yashiro’s growing march toward the Hokage building while he went to confront Danzo. When Homura met the group, a kunai attack was deflected by Yashiro, and Yashiro challenged Homura’s claim that it had only been a warning.

• An Anbu member told Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu that Uchiha Yashiro was leading dozens of Uchiha toward the Hokage building and that villagers were swelling their numbers.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi rebuked Homura and Koharu for blaming the Uchiha, then ordered them to intercept the march while he went to find Danzo.
• Uchiha Yashiro led a quiet procession through Konoha as sympathetic villagers joined and the crowd grew to more than a hundred.
• An unseen attacker threw a kunai at the group, and Yashiro knocked it aside, putting the Uchiha on guard.
• Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu arrived with Anbu, and Yashiro challenged Homura after Homura called the kunai attack a warning.

Uchiha Yashiro led an angry crowd toward the Hokage building, demanding justice for Koki and accusing Danzo of arranging the attack. Torifu Akimichi intervened and promised the Uchiha Clan a satisfactory explanation within three days, persuading Yashiro to disperse the crowd.

• Mitokado Homura tried to stop the crowd, but Uchiha Yashiro accused Danzo of attacking Koki and demanded an explanation from Konoha's leaders.
• Uchiha clansmen and dissatisfied villagers joined Yashiro's protest and surged toward the center of Konoha as Anbu appeared on nearby rooftops.
• Torifu Akimichi arrived and told Yashiro to leave the situation to him.
• Torifu promised to convene a meeting of all the clan patriarchs within three days and give the Uchiha Clan a satisfactory explanation.
• Yashiro accepted Torifu's promise and led the crowd in dispersing.

Kakashi, Obito, and Shisui cared for the gravely injured Koki in Konoha Hospital, where he remained unconscious and near death. Kakashi left with a cold expression, while Obito was left blaming himself and Shisui struggled between resentment and pity.

• Kakashi, Obito, and Shisui tended to Koki by wiping him down, moistening his lips, and adjusting his pillow.
• Kakashi thought of Danzo, grew furious, and turned to leave the hospital room.
• Obito called out to Kakashi, who looked back at him with cold indifference.
• Obito blamed himself for Koki's injury and lowered his head in tears as Kakashi left.
• Shisui watched Obito in silence, torn between resentment over Koki's condition and pity for Obito's guilt.

Shisui left Obito alone with the unconscious Koki, while Obito broke down in grief and guilt beside his bed. That night, Kakashi raced through the forest, consumed by anger and determined to find Danzo.

• Shisui told Obito he was leaving the hospital room, but Obito gave no response.
• Obito sat beside Koki, held his hand, begged for forgiveness, and sank to his knees crying.
• Shisui listened to Obito's muffled sobs from the corridor and felt his heart sink.
• After nightfall, Kakashi slipped through Konoha and entered the forest.
• Kakashi recalled what Danzo had done to Koki and sped through the forest, intent on finding Danzo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled how he and Shimura Danzō had once pledged to protect Konoha together, then urged Danzō to reconsider his dark methods. Danzō gave no answer as Hiruzen left him alone in the Root Base conference room.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō argued in the Root Base conference room until Danzō stood and Hiruzen sank back into his chair.
• Hiruzen asked Danzō if he remembered the crisis after Second Hokage Tobirama Senju died, when Hiruzen had taken on the role of Third Hokage.
• Hiruzen recalled visiting the Shimura Clan and asking Danzō to become a Hokage Advisor, promising that they would protect Konoha as inseparable friends.
• Hiruzen urged Danzō to return to their shared path and keep their methods aligned with their goal of doing what was best for Konoha.
• Danzō sat with his eyes closed and did not respond, so Hiruzen left the conference room, leaving him alone.

Kakashi watched the Root Base and considered the difference between the Hokage’s Anbu and Danzo’s personal force, Root. After learning most Root members had been sent away, he prepared to infiltrate the base and assassinate Danzo in revenge for Koki.

• Kakashi concealed himself near the Root Base and surveyed its entrances and defenses.
• The chapter explained that Danzo had turned Root into a force loyal to himself, distinct from the Hokage’s Anbu.
• Kakashi’s anger over Koki’s condition overcame his doubts about confronting Danzo alone.
• Kakashi learned that Danzo had sent most Root members on a mission, leaving the base less guarded.
• Kakashi decided to seize the opportunity and enter Root to avenge Koki.

Kakashi prepared to attack Danzo at the Root Base, blaming him for Koki's unconscious state, but a mysterious figure stopped him and led him away. The figure revealed himself as Kakashi’s father, Hatake Sakumo.

• Kakashi watched Danzo leave the Root Base and resolved to kill him over Koki’s condition.
• As Kakashi drew his sword and prepared to strike, someone grabbed his arm from behind.
• Kakashi turned with a kunai ready, recognized the masked figure, and followed him to a secluded spot.
• Kakashi called the stranger “Dad,” and Hatake Sakumo removed his disguise and answered him.

Hatake Sakumo and Kakashi met at night, both intent on confronting Danzo after the attempt on Koki’s life. Sakumo gave Kakashi the White Fang Tantō, then knocked him unconscious and left alone to face the danger.

• Hatake Sakumo recalled his suspicions that Danzo was behind the attack on Koki and resolved to eliminate the threat that night.
• Sakumo told Kakashi he should not be there, but recognized that his son would not give up his pursuit of revenge.
• Sakumo entrusted the White Fang Tantō to Kakashi and embraced him, expressing regret over having missed much of his son’s childhood.
• Sakumo struck Kakashi on the neck, caught him as he fell, and laid him beneath a tree.
• Sakumo apologized to the unconscious Kakashi, promised everything would be all right, and disappeared into the darkness.

Koki regained consciousness after taking a fatal blow while protecting Obito and found his original system had returned with a new system called "Reborn as the Richest Person in Hokage." He eagerly agreed to bind it despite being warned that the process would hurt, and the binding began as intense pain surged through his body.

• Koki remembered stepping in front of Obito and taking a fatal blow before falling into a long coma.
• Koki confronted his system about disappearing, and it apologized and introduced a more powerful new system.
• Koki eagerly demanded that the "Reborn as the Richest Person in Hokage" system be bound.
• The system warned Koki that binding would hurt as much as awakening his eyes, but he confirmed his decision.
• The system began binding, sending a surge of energy through Koki and causing intense pain.

Obito stayed beside Koki in the hospital as Koki began to stir, but Koki suddenly trembled in severe pain. Obito adjusted his IV and soothed him, easing the trembling while Koki remained in distress.

• Obito watched over Koki through the night while Shisui still had not returned.
• Koki's finger twitched, and his eyelashes fluttered as his breathing grew steadier.
• Koki suddenly covered his eyes and shook violently, causing his IV line to sway.
• Obito steadied the IV, pressed the nurse call button, and tried to comfort Koki.
• Obito climbed onto the bed, secured the IV, moved Koki's hand, and gently massaged around his eyes until Koki's trembling eased.

Obito accidentally kissed Koki while leaning close to hear his faint words, then fled the hospital room in embarrassment. He left Shisui to keep watch over the still-sleeping Koki.

• Obito stroked Koki's eyes and grew flustered as Koki began to stir.
• Obito leaned close to hear Koki's faint murmur, and Koki's head turned, causing their lips to touch by accident.
• Obito rushed out of the room and crouched in the hallway, overwhelmed by the accidental kiss.
• After the nurse finished Koki's checkup, Obito asked Shisui to look after Koki and hurried out of the hospital.
• Shisui entered the room, adjusted Koki's blanket, and sat quietly beside his bed.

After enduring intense pain while activating a new system, Koki discovered the Reborn as the Richest Person System in Hokage and its promise to return twice whatever he spent. He began considering businesses and concluded that money mattered greatly in the ninja world.

• Koki endured a wave of agony as the new system activated, recalling the pain of awakening his Sharingan.
• The Reborn as the Richest Person System in Hokage loaded and announced it would help Koki become the richest person.
• Koki found that the system gave him one hundred million ryō and offered business options including pharmacies, shops, restaurants, and game rooms.
• Koki discovered that any amount he spent would be returned doubled, regardless of business success or failure.
• Koki reflected on ninjas' dependence on mission payments and village budgets, then thanked the ring of light for the system.

Koki received nearly ten redemption missions and planned to address the dangers behind them before falling asleep. In the Uchiha council chamber, Fugaku confronted Yashiro over concealing the truth about Koki’s injury, then vowed to deal with Danzo and considered the clan leaders’ meeting in three days.

• The system issued Koki missions to redeem Kabuto, Yahiko, Konan, Nagato, Jiraiya, Minato, Shisui, Itachi, and Obito, among others.
• Koki reflected that the missions had no time limits and identified Danzo, Hanzō, and Obito as dangers to address.
• Koki thanked the system and fell asleep in reality.
• Fugaku demanded to know why Yashiro had hidden the truth from him, and Yashiro admitted he was wrong.
• Fugaku forgave Yashiro but confirmed that Danzo was responsible and vowed not to let him off for hurting Koki.
• Yashiro asked how Fugaku would handle the clan leaders’ meeting in three days, and Fugaku nodded after silently considering his response.

Tsunade entered a gambling house with a case full of money, determined to win, but lost every round. With only a few chips left, she staked them all on one final bet.

• Tsunade arrived at the gambling house, where gamblers recognized her as the legendary Big Sucker and plotted to take her money.
• Tsunade opened her case to reveal bundles of banknotes and joined a big-or-small dice game.
• Tsunade lost every round as the gamblers won and mocked her bad luck.
• When the dealer asked whether she would continue, Tsunade wagered all her remaining chips on the table.

Tsunade won her final gamble of the night, but an Anbu soon found her with news that Danzo had caused trouble in the village. She refused to return and clean up the mess, leaving the Anbu facing her anger at the village leadership.

• Tsunade bet all her remaining chips on high and won, while the other gamblers lost their chips betting against her.
• Tsunade left the gambling hall and headed through town, planning to drink at a tavern and visit a massage parlor.
• Tsunade sensed she was being watched and confronted a masked Anbu, who addressed her as Lady Tsunade.
• At a tavern, the Anbu told Tsunade that Danzo had caused trouble and that the village wanted her to return and deal with it.
• Tsunade refused to go back, criticized the village elders and her teacher, and declared that they deserved the consequences.

After urging Tsunade to remember that children were innocent, a man left her sobbing in the tavern. The next morning, Tsunade reached Konoha Hospital, where Koki woke as she touched his forehead, leaving her puzzled because she had not begun treating him.

• The man told Tsunade that the Uchiha child was innocent, stirring memories of Nawaki and causing her to break down in grief.
• Mikoto took Itachi to Konoha Hospital to visit the unconscious Koki, where Fugaku, Shisui, and Obito had spent the night watching over him.
• Itachi held Koki's cold fingers and tearfully pleaded for his brother to recover.
• Tsunade arrived at Koki's room, heard about his condition, and placed her hand on his forehead.
• Koki opened his eyes, and Fugaku and Mikoto praised Tsunade, who privately wondered how he had awakened before she treated him.

Koki woke from his coma after taking a knife for Obito, and his family and friends cared for him as a doctor stabilized his condition. He recognized Obito and asked if he was safe, leaving the two overwhelmed by guilt and concern as Koki continued to suffer from his injuries.

• Koki woke in severe pain, and Mikoto, Shisui, and Itachi comforted him while Obito went to fetch a doctor.
• Fugaku discussed Koki's condition with Tsunade, and the doctor treated him until his condition stabilized.
• Koki remembered taking a knife for Obito and felt relieved to see him safe, noticing that his goggles were gone.
• Koki asked Obito if he was okay, and Obito reassured him while struggling to hide his tears.
• Obito gently patted Koki's back as he coughed, while Mikoto, Itachi, and Shisui watched with worry.

Tsunade treated Koki’s injuries, and he began recovering while urging Itachi, Shisui, and Obito to rest. When Koki asked where Kakashi was, the others hesitated until Kakashi appeared in the doorway.

• Tsunade examined Koki and used Medical Ninjutsu to ease his pain and restore some of his strength.
• Mikoto and Fugaku thanked Tsunade for saving Koki.
• Koki told Itachi to sleep and urged Shisui and Obito to rest, though they stayed nearby.
• Koki noticed Kakashi was missing and asked Shisui and Obito what had happened to him.
• Kakashi answered from the doorway and entered the room.

Koki woke to find Kakashi bloodstained, but Kakashi reassured him the blood was not his and promised to explain after Koki recovered. Kakashi then brought Tsunade and the others to treat Hatake Sakumo, whose serious-looking wounds proved superficial, before Kakashi silently led Obito away.

• Koki woke and worried over the blood on Kakashi's clothes, but Kakashi told him it belonged to someone else and postponed explaining what happened.
• Kakashi asked Tsunade to examine Hatake Sakumo, prompting Fugaku, Mikoto, and Obito to hurry with him to Sakumo.
• Hatake Sakumo was found in an abandoned hospital room, struggling to bandage his wounds while hiding his injuries.
• Tsunade examined Hatake Sakumo and said his wounds were superficial, then assured him she would not involve herself in any schemes.
• Kakashi exchanged a meaningful look with Obito and silently led him out of the room.

Kakashi apologized to Obito and they vowed to grow stronger and protect Koki together. As news spread that Danzo had been killed, Fugaku suspected Sakumo and Kakashi were involved and went to find Sakumo.

• Kakashi apologized to Obito for taking his resentment out on him, then asked him to work together and protect Koki.
• Obito and Kakashi bumped fists and renewed their resolve to support each other.
• News that Danzo had been assassinated spread through Konoha, shocking villagers, ninja, and clan leaders.
• Yashiro told Fugaku that Danzo was dead, and Fugaku decided to go find Brother Sakumo.

Koki woke in the hospital to find Itachi caring for him and Kakashi, Obito, and Shisui asleep on the floor beside his bed. After the friends woke, Kakashi kicked Obito as a prank, and Koki's laughter brought on another painful coughing fit that alarmed them all.

• Koki woke to Itachi fanning him and wiping sweat from his forehead, but began coughing painfully from his injury.
• Itachi brought Koki water and explained that their mother had gone to make bento.
• Koki noticed Kakashi, Obito, and Shisui asleep on the floor beside his bed and silently asked Itachi to let them rest.
• Shisui woke, checked on Koki, gave him warm water, and opened the curtains.
• Kakashi kicked the sleeping Obito, who woke angrily, while Koki laughed at their bickering.
• Koki's laughter turned into a violent coughing fit, and Obito, Kakashi, and Shisui rushed to comfort him.