Recaps

Jane Foster celebrated the first anniversary of her relationship with Thor, though she was annoyed when Daisy joined their date. Meanwhile, Dr. Erik Selvig’s post-Mind Stone condition had transformed him into a brilliant scientific madman who predicted that the Nine Realms would soon converge.

• Jane Foster reflected on her validated research and her growing happiness with Thor.
• Daisy joined Jane Foster and Thor at their anniversary dinner, and Jane Foster called her out for being a third wheel.
• Dr. Erik Selvig suffered lasting aftereffects from the Mind Stone and began behaving strangely in public.
• Dr. Erik Selvig’s new inspiration advanced his research and led him to uncover the secret connection among the Nine Realms.
• Dr. Erik Selvig predicted that the Nine Realms would soon converge, aligning their entrances and allowing travel between them.

As Thor prepared to return to Asgard while the Nine Realms’ entrances converged, Daisy interrupted his meal with Jane Foster to report a serious problem with their experiment. The interruption gave Wu Chen an opening to pursue the Reality Stone, which he intended to claim through Madara Uchiha.

• Asgard prepared for the convergence of the Nine Realms’ entrances, and Thor agreed to return after finishing his meal with Jane Foster.
• Wu Chen planned to use Thor’s departure to make it easier for Madara Uchiha to seize the Reality Stone.
• Daisy arrived at Jane and Thor’s meal, apologized for interrupting, and said the experiment had a big problem.
• Jane grew worried and asked Daisy what had happened while Thor remembered he would soon be leaving for Asgard.

Thor told Jane Foster he had to return to Asgard to guard it, then left as Jane and Daisy set out to investigate a failed experiment. Madara Uchiha secretly followed them, while Wu Chen strolled through London with Hill, leaving Madara an opportunity to pursue the Aether.

• Thor told Jane Foster he needed to return to Asgard for a few days to guard it, and they kissed before he departed in a pillar of seven-colored light.
• Jane Foster decided to investigate the experiment with Daisy, and the two drove away from the restaurant.
• Madara Uchiha resumed his true appearance, caught up with Jane Foster and Daisy's research vehicle, and followed them from a distance.
• Wu Chen strolled through London holding Hill's hand, deliberately giving Madara Uchiha a chance to obtain the Aether.

Wu Chen and Hill tried on wedding clothes in London and agreed to marry after Hill trained a successor. Meanwhile, Jane Foster and Daisy investigated a spatial anomaly in an abandoned building and witnessed strange gravity and teleportation effects.

• Wu Chen watched Madara Uchiha from a bridal shop window and realized the events he had been expecting had begun.
• Wu Chen told Hill he wanted to marry her, and Hill said she would train a successor within a few months so they could wed.
• Jane Foster and Daisy drove to an abandoned building to investigate an anomaly that Daisy suspected was connected to the Nine Realms.
• Children at the building showed Jane Foster and Daisy how objects floated without gravity and a falling bottle repeatedly vanished and reappeared.

Madara Uchiha followed Jane Foster into the building, intending to take the Aether and alter the events that would harm Thor's family. When a strange wind transported them away, Madara and Jane arrived together in a dark underground place.

• Daisy ignored Jane Foster's call to work and joined the children, while Jane began investigating the building alone.
• Madara Uchiha followed Jane in disguise, planning to become the Aether's host and eliminate the Dark Elves.
• Madara Uchiha revealed himself and grabbed Jane as a strange wind began to blow.
• Madara Uchiha and Jane were transported to a dark place deep underground, where the Aether had been sealed.

Madara Uchiha carried Jane Foster through the darkness beneath Svartalfheim, suspecting they were near the Aether, and told her to guide him. Jane appealed for her life and offered to help, while Madara reconsidered his impression of her.

• Madara Uchiha entered Six Paths Mode, picked up Jane Foster, and asked her to choose a direction.
• Jane Foster closed her eyes, sensed where to go, and pointed the way.
• Madara Uchiha flew with Jane Foster in the direction she chose.
• Jane Foster asked Madara to spare her and reminded him that Thor, the Avengers, and Konoha could be provoked by harming her.
• Madara Uchiha thought Jane was more capable than he had assumed.

Madara Uchiha found the place where the Aether was stored and promised Jane Foster he would return her to Earth if she guided him there. He kept his word and dropped her back in London, where Daisy found her.

• Jane Foster carefully tried to persuade Madara Uchiha to spare her, and he promised to let her go if she led him to what he wanted.
• Madara Uchiha and Jane flew through the darkness until they reached a platform holding a stone pillar with a red glow inside it.
• Madara Uchiha memorized the location, retraced their route, and returned Jane to Earth.
• Daisy realized Jane was missing and searched for her with the children and her boyfriend.
• Jane appeared out of nowhere and crashed into Daisy, who was relieved to find her.

Jane Foster escaped Madara Uchiha and warned Daisy and Nick Fury about him, prompting Nick Fury to seek help from Wu Chen, who was in London with Hill.

• Jane Foster told Daisy that Madara Uchiha had taken her to a strange space and held her hostage before letting her go.
• Jane Foster urged Daisy and her boyfriend to evacuate the children, then called Nick Fury to report Madara Uchiha.
• Nick Fury confirmed Jane Foster's account, praised her for evacuating the building, and worried that the situation was troublesome.
• Nick Fury called Wu Chen, who was in London after buying wedding attire for himself and Hill.

Wu Chen left his shopping trip with Hill after Nick Fury asked him to deal with Madara Uchiha. He sent Hill back to the hotel, then flew off to confront the threat, while both he and Fury viewed their alliance as useful.

• Wu Chen bought Hill a wedding dress, but Nick Fury called to ask whether he could handle Madara Uchiha.
• Wu Chen assured Fury he would take care of it, and Fury relaxed, unaware Madara was seeking the Reality Stone.
• Hill chose to wait safely at the hotel rather than accompany Wu Chen, and he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to take her there.
• Wu Chen kissed Hill goodbye, returned to the shopping area, and flew into the sky to show off his increased abilities.
• Wu Chen planned to explain his flight through Six Paths Mode, while thinking of S.H.I.E.L.D. as a tool just as Fury treated Konoha.

Madara Uchiha absorbed the Reality Stone and used the Ten-Tails’ energy to evolve his Six Paths Power into the Power of Rules. The chapter ended with him reaching the Skyfather tier in Svartalfheim.

• Madara Uchiha returned to the Aether’s platform in Svartalfheim and reached into the gap.
• The Aether particles entered Madara Uchiha, and the Reality Stone embedded itself in his chest.
• Madara Uchiha used the Reality Stone and the Ten-Tails’ Chakra to transform his Six Paths Power.
• Madara Uchiha crossed into a new realm, turning his energies into the Power of Rules.
• Madara Uchiha released an immense pressure that pulverized his surroundings, then declared that he had reached the Skyfather tier.

Madara Uchiha reached genuine Skyfather tier and confirmed he could retain that strength without the Reality Stone. After taking the Stone back, he charged to the surface of Svartalfheim to face the awakened Dark Elves alone.

• Madara Uchiha dug the Reality Stone out of his chest and found that his Skyfather-tier strength remained unchanged.
• He realized he had broken through by sacrificing the Ten-Tails and using the Reality Stone as a converter, and decided to keep the Stone.
• The Reality Stone’s release awakened the Dark Elves across Svartalfheim.
• Madara Uchiha charged to the surface, intending to fight the millions of Dark Elves alone.

Wu Chen and Thor prepared to travel to Svartalfheim to confront Madara Uchiha over the Aether. Wu Chen planned to secretly use Black Zetsu to take the blame and record the encounter, while Thor said goodbye to Jane Foster before they left.

• Wu Chen arrived at the abandoned building, where Jane Foster explained what had happened and prepared to lead him to the hallway.
• Thor arrived through a pillar of light, reunited with Jane, and learned that she had been to Svartalfheim.
• Thor explained the Dark Elves’ history and the Aether, then insisted on joining Wu Chen to stop Madara Uchiha.
• Jane reluctantly agreed to let Thor go, and Wu Chen accepted his company, planning to record the confrontation and secretly have Black Zetsu assume the blame.
• Jane led Wu Chen and Thor to the hallway, where Thor kissed her goodbye while Wu Chen watched.

Madara Uchiha waited on Svartalfheim with the Reality Stone as millions of Dark Elves awakened and converged on his position. Wu Chen and Thor found the place where the Aether had been sealed, but it was gone, and Wu Chen could not reach Minato Namikaze for backup.

• The Dark Elves awakened from their long slumber and gathered their forces to reclaim the Nine Realms.
• Madara Uchiha remained on Svartalfheim, intending to destroy the Dark Elves when they arrived for the Reality Stone.
• Tens of thousands of Dark Elf warships emerged from the ice, and their leader ordered them to surround Madara Uchiha.
• Wu Chen and Thor searched underground and found the stone pillar where the Aether had been sealed.
• Thor confirmed that the Aether was gone, and Wu Chen tried unsuccessfully to contact Minato Namikaze before saying he would have to leave to get backup.

Thor reconsidered entering the battle when Wu Chen said he could not summon help immediately, but Wu Chen reassured him that he could hold off Madara Uchiha while Thor fetched reinforcements. They surfaced to find Madara Uchiha surrounded by a vast Dark Elf fleet trying to force him to surrender the Aether.

• Thor briefly considered retreating because he had a girlfriend, parents, and friends to live for.
• Wu Chen told Thor he could hold off Madara Uchiha and explained how Thor could use a Chakra-infused Kunai to reach Earth and bring Minato-sensei and Might Guy.
• Thor told Wu Chen what the Aether could do as they flew toward the surface.
• A Dark Elf fleet bombarded the mountain range, causing the tremors Wu Chen and Thor felt.
• Wu Chen and Thor surfaced and saw Madara Uchiha surrounded by combat ships whose Dark Elf commanders demanded that he hand over the Aether.

Madara Uchiha used the Reality Stone and the Power of Rules to freeze the battlefield and destroy the Dark Elf army. He then turned on Wu Chen and Thor, demanding a reason to spare their lives.

• Madara Uchiha asked whether all the Dark Elves had gathered, then dismissed their leader’s threat.
• The Dark Elf leader ordered every warship to aim its main cannons at Madara Uchiha, Wu Chen, and Thor.
• Madara Uchiha used the Reality Stone to immobilize every living being on the battlefield while their equipment continued to function.
• Madara Uchiha unleashed Fire Rule: Burn Heaven and Boil Sea, setting the Dark Elves and their warships ablaze while leaving Wu Chen and Thor unharmed.
• The flames withdrew after the Dark Elf army vanished, and Wu Chen and Thor regained their freedom of movement.
• Madara Uchiha confronted Wu Chen and Thor and demanded a reason not to kill them.

Thor and Wu Chen faced Madara Uchiha after he annihilated millions of people and tens of thousands of Dark Elf ships, leaving Thor terrified and desperate. Wu Chen chose not to reveal his hidden power or fight, and tried to buy time by addressing Madara.

• Thor and Wu Chen cried out that they had no idea how to defeat Madara Uchiha.
• Thor saw Madara’s overwhelming power and feared that even Odin might not be able to beat him.
• Thor looked to Wu Chen for a way to survive, while Wu Chen concealed his strength and decided not to fight.
• Wu Chen improvised a plan to talk to Madara and began by telling him that he had news and one of Madara’s traitors.

Wu Chen offered Black Zetsu and information to Madara Uchiha in exchange for sparing him and Thor. He claimed Black Zetsu was a hidden enemy rather than the embodiment of Madara's will, and urged Madara to inspect his memories.

• Madara Uchiha agreed to spare Wu Chen and Thor if Wu Chen handed over the supposed traitor and provided useful information.
• Wu Chen tossed Black Zetsu to Madara Uchiha and claimed he had captured him after he infiltrated Konoha and tried to cause trouble.
• Wu Chen said Black Zetsu's ancient, pure Chakra differed from Madara Uchiha's and suggested Black Zetsu was a mole who had deceived them all.
• Wu Chen cited Hashirama's belief that Madara Uchiha was gentle beneath his fierce appearance and suggested that events had changed him.
• Wu Chen urged Madara Uchiha to examine Black Zetsu's memories to determine whether he was truly Madara's creation or an agent sent by someone else.

Madara Uchiha probed Black Zetsu’s memories and learned the truth, then destroyed him in a burst of flames that turned the surrounding terrain into magma. Afterward, he told Wu Chen to call him uncle, since Wu Chen was Hashirama’s nephew.

• Madara Uchiha grabbed Black Zetsu and probed his memories while Wu Chen and Thor waited nearby.
• Wu Chen warned Thor not to run, and the two stayed back as Madara’s expression grew furious.
• Black Zetsu crumbled away as Madara Uchiha erupted in flames, melting the surrounding terrain into magma.
• Wu Chen and Thor retreated from the heat, then flew back to check on Madara Uchiha after the flames vanished.
• Madara Uchiha told Wu Chen to call him uncle, and Wu Chen respectfully did so.

Wu Chen convinced Madara Uchiha to turn against Black Zetsu and decided to keep the change secret while waiting for Loki’s hidden allies to make a move. Thor agreed to help, and Wu Chen left to find Hill as Thor reunited with Jane Foster.

• Wu Chen privately cursed his Wood Clone for making Madara Uchiha his uncle, while Madara thanked him for exposing Black Zetsu’s deception.
• Madara told Thor he would atone for his past, and Wu Chen warned Thor to keep Madara’s change of allegiance secret.
• Wu Chen explained that Loki’s powerful allies might have a hidden leader who would come after the Aether, giving them a chance to surprise the enemy.
• Thor agreed to keep the plan secret and said he would question Loki about his allies.
• Jane Foster embraced Thor after she and the others came out, while Wu Chen flew away to find Hill.

Wu Chen returned to New York with Hill and showed Nick Fury footage of Madara Uchiha wiping out millions of Dark Elves. The video convinced Fury that Madara was a Skyfather-tier powerhouse, on par with Might Guy and the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One.

• Wu Chen called Nick Fury to say the matter had been resolved and promised to explain when he and Hill returned.
• Wu Chen asked Wu Chén to open a portal from London to New York, then used the Flying Thunder God Technique to bring Hill to Nick Fury's office.
• Wu Chen warned Nick Fury that only he and Hill could know what he was about to reveal, and Fury removed the office's protective devices.
• Wu Chen showed Nick Fury footage of Madara Uchiha facing and killing millions of Dark Elves.
• Wu Chen explained that Madara Uchiha was a Skyfather-tier powerhouse on the level of Might Guy and the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One.

Wu Chen showed Nick Fury and Hill secret footage revealing why Madara Uchiha changed his attitude after examining Black Zetsu’s memories. Nick Fury learned about the Rabbit Goddess and accepted the information, leaving Konoha’s alliance with Madara Uchiha stronger than ever.

• Nick Fury worried that Madara Uchiha had grown more powerful, while Wu Chen remained relaxed.
• Hill defended Wu Chen, and Nick Fury realized he must have resolved the situation.
• Wu Chen asked Nick Fury and Hill to treat what followed as top-secret and showed them his video.
• Nick Fury and Hill watched Madara Uchiha’s expression change as he examined Black Zetsu’s memories.
• Wu Chen confirmed that Madara Uchiha could view memories, and Nick Fury learned about the Rabbit Goddess.
• Nick Fury chose not to challenge the account, recognizing that Konoha and Madara Uchiha were powerful allies.

Wu Chen explained to Nick Fury why Madara Uchiha had stayed in Svartalfheim to guard the Aether and confront whoever coveted it. Nick Fury accepted the plan and resolved to unite Earth’s technology and resources to strengthen its defenses, despite expecting fierce opposition.

• Wu Chen told Nick Fury his theory that a powerful figure had helped Loki and sent him to invade Earth with the Chitauri.
• Nick Fury concluded that Madara Uchiha had stayed in Svartalfheim to atone for his crimes and ambush anyone seeking the Aether.
• Wu Chen confirmed that Black Zetsu had manipulated every member of the Akatsuki, who might abandon their villainous ways once they learned the truth.
• Nick Fury decided that Earth needed to unite its technology and resources rather than depend solely on individual superheroes.
• Nick Fury resolved to pursue his plan to protect the world despite the opposition he expected.

After Hill postponed their date to recover from learning Konoha’s secrets, Wu Chen returned to the Kamui Dimension to review his gains. He discovered that Madara’s progress had reached 100% and that Black Zetsu had been completely killed by Madara’s Power of Rules, leaving the system analyzing the consequences.

• Hill told Wu Chen she needed to keep working to calm down and protect their plan, and promised to wear her uniform the next time they had sex.
• Wu Chen agreed to let Hill continue working and asked her to fulfill her promise on their next date.
• Wu Chen returned to the Kamui Dimension, informed Wanda and Pietro, and checked his panel.
• Wu Chen saw that Madara Uchiha’s roleplay progress had reached 100%, granting him an ability selection and changing Madara’s title to Chakra Progenitor.
• Wu Chen tried to roleplay as Black Zetsu and learned that Madara’s Power of Rules had completely killed him, prompting the system to analyze the abnormal status.
• The system reported that its power and the Power of Rules shared an origin, and that the latter could damage characters supplied by the system.

Wu Chen chose Permanent Descent as his reward for reaching one hundred percent Roleplay Progress with Madara Uchiha, bringing the real Madara into being in Svartalfheim. He then selected Kekkei Mōra from Madara's ability list.

• Wu Chen reasoned that Thanos was the main threat capable of using the Power of Rules against his roleplay characters, and that he and his subordinates could confront him.
• Wu Chen decided that Black Zetsu had served his purpose and that losing further Roleplay Progress with him was no great loss.
• Wu Chen chose Permanent Descent over Tenfold Burst as his reward for reaching one hundred percent Roleplay Progress with Madara Uchiha.
• Madara Uchiha appeared in Svartalfheim, and the system established a telepathic link of absolute loyalty between him and Wu Chen.
• Wu Chen opened his ability-selection reward and chose Kekkei Mōra from Madara Uchiha's available abilities.

Wu Chen gained Kekkei Mōra, replacing his previous Six Paths abilities with a complete Six Paths Body, Power, and Rinnegan. He then drew Sandstorm Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure.

• Wu Chen chose Kekkei Mōra and gained a pure Six Paths Body and Six Paths Power, along with a six-tomoe Rinnegan.
• Wu Chen considered reaching Skyfather tier by following Madara Uchiha's method, but set the idea aside because traveling to Svartalfheim was inconvenient.
• Wu Chen chose the Hokage character pool and began a character draw.
• The system announced that Wu Chen had drawn Sandstorm Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure.