Notes: Kekkei Genkai, literally meaning Bloodline Limit, is a DNA anomaly that allows the wielder to use unique techniques; dojutsu such as Byakugan and Sharingan are among these On an otherwise scorching summer night, a cool breeze blew over the treetops, and the birds on trees chirped. In the villages outside the Fire Capital, just a few houses were still …

Notes: A point in Narutoverse history, Warring States Period, was a timespan of two centuries where the Ashikaga Shogunate (a centralized system of government) collapsed and Japan was torn into various factions amid a bloody civil war Uchiha Tonan returned to the North City Guard’s residence hall, where he drank tea. The attendant had already dispersed the Guard members. Not …

Half an hour later, Yoshiwara Ao came back with a thick stack of documents and put it on the table, “My Lord, these were found in Shimokawara Shota’s house.” Shota’s back was drenched with sweat but he maintained his fierce look, “Tonan, I advise you not to look at these documents. Some things are too serious, not everyone can handle …

Soon, the staff member from the Five Guard Residence’s work hall guided Uchiha Tonan to a courtyard residence located in Fire Capital’s northern district. A plaque with Northern City Guard inscribed on it was hanging at the residence’s door. Tonan walked into the courtyard when the staff member who was in the lead, asked, “Tonan-sama, do you think you have …

Early morning, the next day, Uchiha Tonan got up and packed for travel. Before leaving, he walked over to the altar with wooden sculptures and lit three incense sticks. “I’m leaving. There’s a lot I must do this time, so I’m afraid I won’t be back for a while. If you all miss me, remember to appear in my dream.” …

Notes: Kohais are junior members of a group in Japanese arts; mentees, underclassmen, or younger students A few days later, in the Uchiha clan district, Uchiha Tonan was sitting cross-legged under the eaves with his eyes closed, listening to the voices across the entire district. This was Wind Style – Communication obtained from Hatake Sakumo. It belonged to wide-range sensory …

Today was Hatake Sakumo’s funeral. The sky was overcast, and it was accompanied by fine drizzle. Regardless of how many people secretly cursed Sakumo earlier, when they heard about his death, almost everyone was worried. The heroes that rose to prominence during the Second Great Shinobi War were the Legendary Sannin and Konoha’s White Fang. Among them, Tsunade had left …

Notes: Kirin is an extremely powerful Lightning Release technique created by Uchiha Sasuke Just when Konoha’s senior officials were digesting Hatake Sakumo’s death news, Uchiha Tonan had returned home to comprehend the true strength in his body with his eyes closed. The amount of chakra and spiritual energy had increased but not too much. The Hatake clan members were not …

Notes: Tsunade Senju is the fifth Hokage in the Naruto world, one of the three legendary Sannin, known for her Healing Transformation Jutsu among other skills Bang! The blade light slashed heavily into the ground, opening up a long and narrow crack that raised a cloud of dust and smoke everywhere. “Tonan, I could’ve never imagined your strength would’ve reached …

Notes: Kenjutsu are sword techniques of both shinobi and samurai. They can be used along with taijutsu, ninjutsu, and even genjutsu to achieve more devastating techniques In the Hatake household backyard, with a wooden sword in hand, Hatake Sakumo walked to the open space, and lightly said, “Come, Tonan.” Uchiha Tonan, however, shook his head expressionlessly. He slowly pulled out …