Chapter Summaries

Uchiha Kōki challenged Might Guy to a Taijutsu match, hoping to test his strength against someone who would not hold back. The fight ended in a stalemate until Guy removed the weights from his legs, revealing that he had yet to use his full strength.

• Kōki asked Guy to spar, and Guy eagerly accepted the challenge as a contest of youth.
• Mikoto worried that Kōki might get hurt, but Kōki reassured her and asked Might Duy to referee.
• Kōki and Guy fought at close range, with Guy's strength meeting Kōki's speed and agility.
• Kōki's swift counterattacks forced Guy to retreat, but Guy adjusted and the two reached a stalemate.
• Guy praised Kōki's speed, then removed the weights from his legs, startling Kōki with the force of their impact.

Koki used his Sharingan to keep up with Might Guy during their Taijutsu match, but Guy’s powerful kick sent him flying despite Might Duy intervening. After Koki reassured his family and comforted the remorseful Guy, he arranged another match with him.

• Might Guy removed his weights and overwhelmed Koki with his speed and strength, prompting Koki to activate his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
• Koki narrowly dodged Guy’s Leaf Great Whirlwind, but Guy’s follow-up kick caught him when he was exhausted, and Might Duy stepped in to protect him.
• Mikoto helped the injured Koki up, and Koki reassured her and Itachi that he was all right.
• Koki thanked Might Duy and comforted Guy, telling him he had learned from their Taijutsu match and praising his skill.
• Koki sent Mikoto and Itachi to the barbecue restaurant and said he would have another match with Guy.

Koki and Might Guy raced to the Hokage Building, where Koki won before collapsing from exhaustion. They agreed to become friends and rivals, and Koki finally got a closer look at the building.

• Koki proposed a race to the Hokage Building and darted off before Might Guy could react.
• Koki and Might Guy raced through Konoha, startling passersby as they sped through the streets.
• Koki reached the Hokage Building first, and he and Guy collapsed laughing after the exhausting run.
• Guy asked Koki to compete with him every day, and they agreed to train together twice a week as friends and rivals.
• Koki stood up and inspected the Hokage Building while Guy told him he had never been there before.

Koki reflected on Hiruzen Sarutobi’s failures as Hokage, including the destruction of the Uzumaki Clan, Shisui’s death, and the Uchiha Clan Massacre. He resolved to keep Obito and Itachi from following the same path, then went with Guy to get barbecue.

• Koki looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi’s statue and recalled the Hokage’s role in several tragedies in Konoha’s history.
• Koki condemned Hiruzen for failing to help the Uzumaki Clan and for the deaths of White Fang and Hizashi Hyuga and Orochimaru’s defection.
• Koki recalled how Hiruzen told Shimura Danzō about Shisui Uchiha’s plan, allowing Danzō to take Shisui’s eye and destroying the last chance for peace with the Uchiha.
• Koki concluded that Hiruzen and the Konoha leadership bore major responsibility for the Uchiha Clan’s destruction.
• Koki decided he would not let Obito and Itachi take that path, then invited Guy to get barbecue and offered to pay.

Hiruzen Sarutobi reviewed intelligence about threats to Konoha and considered two resignations: Uchiha Fugaku’s withdrawal from the Military Police Force and Hatake Sakumo’s departure from active service. He was uneasy about losing control and resolved that Sakumo could not be allowed to resign.

• An Anbu ninja reported plots against Konoha and said Uchiha Kōki had been seen circling the Hokage building.
• Uchiha Fugaku offered the Uchiha Clan’s resignation from the Military Police Force, demanding a public announcement of the transfer and compensation for the clan’s ninja.
• Danzo agreed to Fugaku’s conditions, while Hiruzen Sarutobi grew uneasy about the Uchiha’s withdrawal.
• Hatake Sakumo submitted his resignation, saying he could no longer fight in wars and asking to recuperate at home.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi blamed Sakumo’s change on an unexplained cause and decided he would not permit Sakumo to resign.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo argued over Root taking control of the Military Police Force, then Danzo reported that Uchiha Kōki and Shisui Uchiha had awakened the Mitsudomoe Sharingan. The chapter left Hiruzen questioning how Danzo learned the news first, while Danzo quietly nurtured his suspicions.

• Danzo told Hiruzen Sarutobi that Root would take over the vacant Military Police Force posts, and Hiruzen objected that the other clans would oppose it.
• Danzo agreed to pay Uchiha Fugaku compensation for giving up control of the Military Police Force, and Hiruzen asked whether Root had enough personnel.
• Danzo reported that Uchiha Kōki and Shisui Uchiha had awakened the Mitsudomoe Sharingan.
• Hiruzen questioned why the Anbu had not learned of the awakenings and suspected Root had known earlier.
• Danzo claimed he had only learned of the news yesterday and watched Hiruzen's doubts grow.

Hiruzen Sarutobi rejected Danzo’s attempts to recruit Uchiha Kōki and Shisui Uchiha into Root, but agreed to have them secretly watched. He confronted Danzo over the rumors about Hatake Sakumo and ordered him to stop; Danzo later instructed Root to monitor the Uchiha and test Kōki if necessary.

• Danzo proposed recruiting Uchiha Kōki and then Shisui Uchiha into Root, but Hiruzen Sarutobi refused both proposals.
• Hiruzen agreed to put Kōki and Shisui under secret surveillance, warning Danzo not to provoke the Uchiha Clan or harm either of them.
• Hiruzen confronted Danzo about the rumors targeting Hatake Sakumo and ordered him to end them, declaring Sakumo would return as Anbu Captain.
• Danzo left Hiruzen’s office after they argued over the Hokage’s authority and the village’s policy toward the Uchiha.
• Shimura Danzō ordered two Root ninja to watch Kōki and Shisui, increase surveillance around the Uchiha Clan, and test Kōki’s strength if necessary.

Koki and his family enjoyed a barbecue dinner with Might Guy before heading home through the quiet streets of Konoha. Itachi told Koki he wanted to grow up and protect him, then fell asleep safely on his brother’s back.

• Koki, Mikoto, and Itachi shared barbecue at the Akimichi Clan’s restaurant while Might Guy grilled the meat.
• Might Guy reminded Koki of their planned match, and Koki agreed to spar with him.
• On the way home, Itachi asked Koki to carry him, and Koki let him climb onto his back.
• Itachi said he wanted to grow up, train with Koki, and protect him; Koki promised to let him try.
• Koki adjusted his posture so Itachi could rest, and Itachi closed his eyes as they continued home.

Mikoto watched Koki carry Itachi home and reflected on how lovingly the brothers cared for each other and how much Koki had grown. She embraced them and promised to always be with them, while Koki resolved to protect his mother.

• Mikoto watched Koki carry a sleeping Itachi and remembered how Koki had cared for his younger brother since childhood.
• Mikoto thought about the brothers’ closeness and hoped they would face the future together.
• Mikoto stroked Koki’s hair, thanked him for all he had done, and embraced him and Itachi.
• Koki noticed Mikoto’s tears, reassured her that he would always be with her, and remembered how her love had helped him feel at home in the ninja world.
• Koki silently resolved to protect his mother.

Koki returned home with Mikoto and Itachi, where Fugaku was drinking with Sakumo and Kakashi. After soothing Itachi through a nightmare, Koki opened the bedroom door and found a shadowy figure waiting in the hallway.

• Koki found Fugaku, Sakumo, and Kakashi chatting at home, and Mikoto reunited warmly with Fugaku.
• Fugaku told Koki to put the sleeping Itachi to bed while the adults continued drinking together.
• Koki watched over Itachi, who began struggling in a nightmare and called out for his big brother.
• Koki held Itachi, rocked him, and sang until Itachi calmed down and fell asleep again.
• Koki opened the bedroom door and spotted a barely visible figure in the hallway, startling him.

Koki found Kakashi waiting in his bedroom, and their conversation about Kakashi’s smile and mask left Kakashi flustered by his growing feelings for Koki. After Itachi interrupted them, Koki soothed him to sleep, and Kakashi watched Koki quietly in the dim hallway.

• Kakashi surprised Koki in his bedroom and asked him to call him Kakashi instead of senpai.
• Koki complimented Kakashi’s smile and wondered about his face beneath the mask, prompting Kakashi to offer to reveal it.
• Koki stopped Kakashi from removing his mask and encouraged him to smile more, and Kakashi said he only wanted to smile for Koki.
• Itachi called for Koki, who went inside to soothe him to sleep while Kakashi composed himself.
• Koki switched off the bedroom light, and Kakashi silently watched him in the moonlit hallway.

Kakashi learned that Koki had fought Might Guy and worried about his injuries, then offered to train him instead. He showed Koki an improved, blue Lightning Release technique and asked him to choose its name.

• Koki told Kakashi that he had fought Might Guy in Taijutsu, lost once, and won their rematch, and Kakashi anxiously checked whether he was hurt.
• Kakashi forbade Koki from fighting Might Guy again and offered to practice with him, but Koki suggested that Obito and Shisui could join them too.
• Kakashi changed the subject by telling Koki about an improved Lightning Release technique based on Chidori.
• Kakashi explained that the blue technique was more lethal than Chidori, required a high-speed charge, and worked best with the Sharingan.
• Kakashi asked Koki to give the new technique a name.

Kakashi developed a powerful new lightning technique and asked Koki to name it, then the boys gathered in the kitchen while Shisui cooked. Koki's laughter left Kakashi and Obito staring at him, captivated.

• Kakashi told Koki he had developed a Ninjutsu stronger than the Chidori and asked him to name it.
• Koki suggested calling the technique the Lightning Blade, and Kakashi happily accepted the name and planned to teach it to him.
• Koki learned that Obito and Shisui were cooking with Fugaku, then went to the kitchen with Kakashi.
• Koki complimented Shisui's teddy bear apron and promised to get Obito one too, prompting Kakashi to call Obito an idiot.
• Koki distracted Obito from arguing with Kakashi and teased him about blowing up the kitchen, while Shisui rushed back to save his fish.
• Koki laughed at Shisui's sudden panic, and Kakashi and Obito stared at Koki's smile.

Koki joined Shisui and Obito in the kitchen, where Shisui prepared grilled fish and Koki helped chop vegetables. When Koki laughed at Obito’s misshapen rice balls, Obito was deeply hurt and held back tears.

• Kakashi fled after Koki failed to laugh at his joke and offered to draw Koki a fresh bath.
• Shisui invited Koki to chop vegetables while he finished cooking fish, and Koki impressed Shisui and Obito with his fast knife skills.
• Koki and Obito praised Shisui’s grilled fish, and Koki asked to try Obito’s cooking.
• Obito brought out his misshapen rice balls, and Koki laughed despite trying to hide it.
• Obito clutched the rice balls and fought back tears after seeing Koki’s reaction.

Koki comforted Obito after tasting his homemade rice balls, then bathed and joined his family and friends for a warm dinner. As Shisui explained Kakashi's new Lightning Blade, Koki resolved to protect the peaceful life he had helped create.

• Koki reassured Obito that his rice balls tasted good, and Obito's spirits lifted.
• Kakashi prepared Koki's bath while Shisui and the others finished dinner.
• Koki relaxed in the bath, then noticed the cozy gathering around the dining table.
• Hatake Sakumo welcomed Koki, who sat beside Shisui and asked what he and Kakashi had discussed.
• Shisui explained that Kakashi had developed Lightning Blade and wanted advice on making it more powerful.

Koki enjoyed a peaceful, affectionate evening with his family before learning that Sakumo had resigned and returned home with Fugaku. He praised Fugaku for spreading word that the Uchiha had left the Military Police Force, hoping the change would ease the clan’s burden and distract Root.

• Kakashi and Shisui discussed Shisui’s ideas for training, then scolded Koki for not drying his hair and Shisui gently dried it for him.
• Koki told Shisui he was glad to have everyone with him, then played and laughed with Obito, Kakashi, and Shisui.
• Koki learned that Sakumo had resigned and met with Fugaku, and watched the adults compete to serve him fish at dinner.
• Koki worried that Sakumo’s closeness with the Uchiha would draw suspicion, but Fugaku and Sakumo said they were unafraid of the higher-ups.
• Fugaku admitted he had spread rumors about the Uchiha leaving the Military Police Force, and Koki praised him for shifting the burden onto others and keeping Root occupied.

Over dinner, Koki and his family shared their dreams, and everyone encouraged Obito to become Hokage. Koki then invited Obito to live with them, and Fugaku and Mikoto welcomed him into their home.

• Koki, Shisui, Kakashi, and Sakumo said they wanted to protect the people they loved, while Obito declared his dream of becoming Hokage.
• Fugaku, Mikoto, Sakumo, Shisui, Kakashi, and Koki supported Obito's ambition and helped him feel that he had a family.
• Koki suggested that Obito move in with them, and Obito grew anxious when Fugaku and Mikoto hesitated.
• Mikoto reassured Obito that they were willing to have him stay, and Obito excitedly hugged Koki.

Kakashi watched Koki welcome Obito into his home and asked Hatake Sakumo to let him stay there too. Sakumo agreed, while remembering how his duties had left Kakashi lonely as a child.

• Obito hugged Koki, and Koki returned the embrace before reminding him to loosen his grip.
• Kakashi told Hatake Sakumo that he wanted to stay with Koki as well.
• Kakashi returned to his empty house, remembered his time with Koki, and went to the Uchiha territory because he could not bear the loneliness.
• Kakashi asked Sakumo to let him stay with Koki, and Sakumo agreed.
• Sakumo recalled how young Kakashi had waited alone for him to return from missions and felt guilty for failing his son.

Hatake Sakumo remembered how forgetting Kakashi’s birthday had driven his son into isolation, and agreed to let Kakashi stay with Koki. Fugaku invited Sakumo to join them, but Sakumo declined, worried that his presence would create trouble for the Uchiha Clan.

• Hatake Sakumo recalled forgetting Kakashi’s birthday, Kakashi’s feverish night outside, and how he became withdrawn afterward.
• Hatake Sakumo agreed to live on as a father and let Kakashi stay with Koki.
• Kakashi asked Koki to let him live in the house, and Koki welcomed him; Kakashi said he wanted to discuss Ninjutsu with Shisui.
• Hatake Sakumo thanked Fugaku and Mikoto for caring for Kakashi.
• Fugaku invited Hatake Sakumo to stay too, but Sakumo declined because he feared bringing trouble to the Uchiha Clan.

Fugaku welcomed Sakumo and Kakashi into a nearby Uchiha home, then celebrated with a family meal and sake. Koki refused to drink, but Shisui and Kakashi quickly became drunk as Fugaku and Sakumo kept drinking.

• Fugaku reassured Sakumo that Kakashi could stay at his house and offered a vacant home nearby; Sakumo agreed to move after recovering at home for a while.
• Fugaku poured Koki a cup of sake, but Koki refused after recalling an embarrassing drunken episode from his past.
• Shisui drank in Koki's place, and Kakashi and Obito also toasted Fugaku and thanked him for taking them in.
• Mikoto brought more sake so Fugaku could celebrate, while Sakumo and Fugaku continued drinking.
• Shisui became drunk and clung to Koki, while Kakashi sat beside them with a vacant stare.