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Chapter Summaries

Naruto: Starting with a Ranking of the Shinobi World's Kage-Level Combatants
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Ch. 241Did I... Lose?

Obito lost his resolve after remembering Rin, allowing the Allied Shinobi Forces to extract the Tailed Beasts and defeat him. The inventory then showed Black Zetsu taking control of Obito and using Rinne Rebirth to revive Madara, before the footage ended as Sasuke confronted him.

  • Obito remembered Rin and his former comrades, lost his resolve, and fell from Six Paths Mode after the Allied Shinobi Forces pulled out the Tailed Beasts.
  • Naruto and the Allied Shinobi Forces defeated Obito, while viewers discussed the war’s heavy casualties and Rasa recalled Obito’s planned use of Rinne Rebirth.
  • The inventory showed Obito preparing to use Rinne Rebirth, but Black Zetsu emerged and took control of his body.
  • Black Zetsu used Rinne Rebirth to revive Madara instead of restoring the fallen shinobi, angering Obito and shocking the viewers.
  • Madara celebrated his revived body as Sasuke stepped forward to challenge him, but the inventory footage ended before their fight began.
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Ch. 242I Am Otsutsuki Black—Fly—Zetsu

Black Zetsu and Otsutsuki Toneri watched events unfold as the inventory system showed Madara defeating Naruto and Sasuke. Minato prepared to transfer his half of the Nine-Tails to Naruto, while Madara correctly predicted that Black Zetsu would steal it and used his reward to begin a summon.

  • Black Zetsu wondered whether Otsutsuki Toneri was one of his mother's clansmen, while Toneri watched from the moon and judged the Shinobi World worthy of destruction.
  • The inventory video showed Madara beating Sasuke and Naruto, extracting the Nine-Tails from Naruto, and leaving him near death.
  • Gaara brought Naruto to Minato, explained that Minato's half of the Nine-Tails could save him, and Minato began the transfer as the system asked viewers to predict what would happen.
  • Madara correctly predicted that Black Zetsu would attach himself to Naruto and steal the transferred Nine-Tails, earning a Summoning Chance.
  • Madara used the Summoning Chance and saw Uchiha Tajima, Uchiha Chiri, and Otsutsuki Kaguya among the candidates.
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Ch. 243Uchiha Izuna

Madara chose Uchiha Izuna and brought his younger brother back from the past, while Black Zetsu gave up a chance to revive his mother. In the ongoing battle, Madara confronted Obito, who questioned whether he had ever been more than a tool for the Eye of the Moon Plan.

  • Madara chose Uchiha Izuna, and Black Zetsu regretted missing his chance to act.
  • Izuna appeared in Madara's underground base, and Madara explained that he had traveled through time.
  • Izuna questioned why Madara had summoned him before he could kill Tobirama, while Black Zetsu vowed to keep trying to save his mother.
  • Madara arrived before Gaara and Naruto's allies, and Black Zetsu offered him the other half of the Nine-Tails and the other Rinnegan.
  • Izuna defended Madara in the chat, prompting Obito and Fugaku to question who held the Uchiha patriarch title.
  • Obito kept Black Zetsu trapped in his body and challenged Madara, who revealed that he had intended Obito to sacrifice himself for the Eye of the Moon Plan.
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Ch. 244I'm Not You. I'm the Obito Who Once Aimed to Become Hokage!

Obito pretended to accept Madara’s offer, then attacked him and tried to pull the Tailed Beasts’ chakra from his body. After Kakashi sent Naruto into the Kamui Dimension, Obito and Kakashi reunited as partners and prepared to face Madara together.

  • Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized Uchiha Izuna, who learned that Hiruzen was Tobirama Senju’s student and grew angry at the mention of Tobirama.
  • Minato Namikaze and others tried to stop Obito from reaching Madara, but Madara defeated Minato and Obito passed through the sand wall.
  • Obito declared that he was not Madara and plunged his hand into Madara’s chest, pulling out some of the One-Tail’s and Eight-Tails’ chakra.
  • Obito asked Kakashi to send Naruto into the Kamui Dimension, but Madara repeatedly interrupted Obito’s attempts to follow.
  • Obito and Kakashi reunited as partners and revealed their Kamui Mangekyō, while Madara prepared to attack them both.
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Ch. 245Sakura's Courage and Decisiveness

Obito entered the Kamui Dimension and transferred the Nine-Tails’ chakra to Naruto while the Sage of Six Paths empowered Naruto and Sasuke. Sakura hesitated to destroy Obito’s Rinnegan, and Obito sent her back outside just as Madara appeared; Sakura then realized Madara might seize the eye.

  • Obito entered the Kamui Dimension and gave Naruto the remaining Nine-Tails chakra as Minato thanked him.
  • The Sage of Six Paths empowered Naruto and Sasuke, prompting Madara to seek Obito’s Rinnegan.
  • Madara used Kakashi’s Sharingan to enter the Kamui Dimension and took Kakashi’s eye, while Black Zetsu began overpowering Obito.
  • Obito urged Sakura to destroy his Rinnegan, but Sakura hesitated until Madara appeared and attacked her.
  • Obito used his remaining strength to send Sakura outside, where she treated Kakashi and warned that Madara might take Obito’s Rinnegan.
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Ch. 246The Truth Behind Rin's Death

Madara revealed that he had orchestrated Rin’s death to drive Obito into darkness and make him his pawn. After exposing how he had manipulated Obito and Rin, Madara prepared to reclaim his left eye and confront the two brats outside.

  • Madara explained that Obito had removed the Cursed Seal with Kakashi’s attack in the Kamui Dimension, but the seal had been designed to suppress any attempt to remove it.
  • Madara revealed that he had also placed a Cursed Seal on Rin and engineered her capture, her Three-Tails Jinchūriki status, and her death at Kakashi’s hands.
  • Madara told Obito that he had chosen him because his love for others could be twisted into hatred for the world.
  • Madara decided to take back his left eye and show the two brats outside the true Six Paths Power.
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Ch. 247The Nine-Tails' Attack Limited-Time Dungeon

The limited-time Nine-Tails' Attack dungeon opened in a parallel spacetime, and Madara used an experience card to regain his prime strength. A group of participants gathered near Konoha and received a mission to survive for four hours, but Minato chose to seek Fugaku and help defend the village.

  • The dungeon opened with no limits on participants or strength, and many famous ninja signed up.
  • Madara took Black Zetsu's gold coins and exchanged them for a prime experience card before teleportation began.
  • Madara arrived near the Uchiha Clan's forest, sensed several chakra signatures, and headed toward Ōnoki.
  • Ōnoki found himself with A, Rasa, Minato, and Mei, and their mission changed to surviving for four hours.
  • Minato said he would find Fugaku and help protect Konoha, even if it meant failing the mission.
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Ch. 248Inventory System Upgrade

Minato Namikaze and Mei Terumi set off together while Rasa, A, and Ōnoki stayed behind, only for Madara Uchiha to appear and challenge the three Kage-level shinobi. A and Ōnoki attacked Madara as Rasa faced the prospect of fighting him too.

  • Rasa, A, and Ōnoki refused to accompany Minato, but Mei Terumi volunteered and Minato agreed to take her along.
  • Footage of the dungeon appeared in the sky, and people watching criticized Rasa while praising Mei Terumi’s decision.
  • Madara Uchiha emerged from the bushes, startling Ōnoki, A, and Rasa.
  • Madara challenged the three to attack him together, and A and Ōnoki launched their strongest techniques.
  • Ōnoki warned Rasa not to flee, while the viewers mocked Rasa and Karura cheered him on.
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Ch. 249The Nine-Tails' Attack: The Uchiha Clan Takes Action

As Madara Uchiha withstood the Kage's attack, Minato Namikaze and Mei Terumi went to the Uchiha Clan's assigned evacuation area during the Nine-Tails' Attack. Mei claimed Danzo had plotted the attack to kill Minato, and the Uchiha brought him to Uchiha Fugaku, who was left stunned by the accusation.

  • Madara Uchiha emerged from the Kage's combined attack unharmed and challenged Ōnoki to show him more of his strength.
  • Minato Namikaze and Mei Terumi arrived in the Uchiha Clan's area and heard the clan members complain that they had been ordered to evacuate civilians instead of fighting the Nine-Tails.
  • The Uchiha patrol confronted Minato and Mei, and Minato revealed his identity as the Fourth Hokage.
  • Mei Terumi told the Uchiha that Danzo had arranged the Nine-Tails' Attack to kill Minato and had prevented others from supporting him.
  • The Konoha Military Police Force brought Minato to Uchiha Fugaku, who was shocked by Mei's accusation.
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Ch. 250Silly Obito vs. Masked Obito

Fugaku assembled the Uchiha clan to join the fight against the Nine-Tails, while another-world Obito arrived in Konoha and tried to protect Minato. The two Obitos met during Minato’s battle with the Masked Man, leaving Minato stunned by his former student’s appearance.

  • Fugaku ordered the Uchiha jonin to assemble and head for the main battlefield despite Yashiro’s concerns about disobeying the Third Hokage.
  • The Masked Man released the Nine-Tails, and another-world Obito narrowly avoided its Tailed Beast Bomb near Hokage Rock.
  • Obito warned Minato about the Masked Man, but the Masked Man sent Minato into the Kamui Dimension before Minato escaped elsewhere.
  • Obito followed Minato and attacked the Masked Man with a Great Fireball Technique, prompting Minato to recognize Obito.
  • Obito told Minato that he came from another spacetime and that the Masked Man was his counterpart from this world.
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Ch. 251We're Both Obito, but I'm Stronger Than You!

Obito fought the Masked Man, revealed his identity, and told him Madara had orchestrated Rin’s death, though the darkened Obito remained distrustful. Obito then joined Minato to help stop the rampaging Nine-Tails and told him that Rin had come to this world too.

  • Obito dodged the Masked Man’s attack and used Wood Release, then used Kamui to send Minato and his Rasengan into the Kamui Dimension, breaking the Masked Man’s mask.
  • Minato and the Masked Man recognized each other as Obito, and Obito explained that Madara had tricked him and caused Rin’s death.
  • Obito summoned Susanoo, prompting the darkened Obito to ask what he meant; Obito then explained Madara’s plot.
  • The darkened Obito said he still could not trust Obito and withdrew with Kamui, while Minato urged Obito to help deal with Kushina and the Nine-Tails.
  • Obito agreed to help Minato and explained his arrival and his own world as they hurried toward the Nine-Tails; he also told Minato that Rin had come with him.
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Ch. 252Nine-Tails: Why Do I Feel a Chill?

The Nine-Tails sensed Madara Uchiha and attacked Konoha with Tailed Beast Bombs, but Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Fugaku stopped them. Fugaku revealed his Susanoo and defied orders to protect the village, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi angry but unable to confront him during the battle.

  • The Nine-Tails sensed Madara Uchiha’s chakra, panicked, and fired a Tailed Beast Bomb toward Konoha.
  • Minato Namikaze teleported the first Tailed Beast Bomb away, surprising Hiruzen Sarutobi and drawing Mei Terumi’s admiration.
  • The Nine-Tails charged two more Tailed Beast Bombs and launched them at Minato, while Uchiha Fugaku revealed his Susanoo and knocked them aside.
  • Uchiha Fugaku told Hiruzen Sarutobi that he had come to the front lines at Minato’s request and could not stand by while Konoha was in danger.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized Fugaku’s defiance and resented his implied criticism, but set the dispute aside as the battle continued.
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Ch. 253Black Zetsu's Breakdown

Minato and Fugaku fought the Nine-Tails while Minato worked to protect the village and complete a mission to save Iruka’s parents. As reports of impossible figures appearing in Konoha piled up, Black Zetsu blamed Orochimaru for the confusion.

  • Minato told Fugaku that his remaining Chakra limited his Flying Thunder God use, and Fugaku failed to control the Nine-Tails with his Mangekyō.
  • Minato received a mission to save Iruka’s parents and teleported the Nine-Tails, Fugaku, and a Tailed Beast Bomb away from Konoha.
  • Minato returned to Hiruzen Sarutobi, learned the direction he had gone, and used Flying Thunder God to reach Kushina and Naruto.
  • Minato told Kushina that Obito was alive, then transported Kushina and Naruto to Obito.
  • Rin treated injured villagers in Konoha while Black Zetsu received reports of Minato, Killer B, Ōnoki, Fourth Raikage A, Rasa, Rin, Madara, and Orochimaru appearing there.
  • Black Zetsu concluded that Orochimaru had caused the strange events, though he doubted Orochimaru could create such a large commotion.
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Ch. 254Two Minato Namikazes: The Fourth Hokage and the Young Minato

Obito returned to the battlefield and used his Mangekyō Sharingan to try to control the Nine-Tails while Minato recovered his chakra. The Fourth Hokage met the Minato from another world, and Obito’s attempt to subdue the Nine-Tails was left uncertain.

  • Black Zetsu lured Obito back toward Konoha by telling him that Rin Nohara had been seen there.
  • Obito arrived in time to use Kamui to remove the Nine-Tails’ Tailed Beast Bomb before it could strike Minato and Fugaku.
  • Obito urged Minato to hurry because Kushina was weakening, and the Minato from this world arrived with her.
  • The two Minatos recognized each other, while Kushina learned that Obito was alive and from another world.
  • Obito activated his Mangekyō Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails, whose eyes changed, though Fugaku wondered whether the attempt had worked.
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Ch. 255Madara Uchiha: A Mere System Is Not Half My Equal

Madara Uchiha broke Obito Uchiha’s control over Nine-Tails and used the beast to unleash his strength, prompting the Inventory System to order everyone to deal with him. As the battle drew allies toward the front, a group of masked ninjas confronted Danzo at Root headquarters.

  • Madara Uchiha appeared on Nine-Tails, kicked away Ōnoki, and revealed that he had defeated Ōnoki and the Fourth Raikage.
  • Madara Uchiha ordered Nine-Tails to show its strength, then attacked Uchiha Fugaku’s Susanoo and engulfed the area in flames with Fire Style: Dragon Flame Song Technique.
  • Obito Uchiha absorbed Madara Uchiha’s fire attack with Kamui, and the Inventory System issued a mission to deal with Madara Uchiha.
  • Nagato asked Yahiko whether they should help, and Yahiko decided they would fight Madara Uchiha because he was their enemy.
  • Danzo learned that the Uchiha Clan had joined the battle, then faced a large group of masked ninjas who had entered Root headquarters.
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Ch. 256Mission: Kill Danzo

Hozuki Mangetsu and Uchiha Fugaku’s group wiped out Root’s forces and pursued Shimura Danzō, who was finally cornered by Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, and others. Danzō tried to bargain and plead for his life, but Kakashi and Fugaku showed no sign of helping him.

  • Aburame Torune stayed behind to protect Danzo as Danzo fled, while Hozuki Mangetsu killed Root ninja with his Water Gun Technique.
  • Aburame Ryoma called on Yamanaka Fū to use the Mind Body Switch Technique, but Uchiha Fugaku’s Genjutsu made Fū attack Ryoma instead.
  • Hozuki Mangetsu and Uchiha Fugaku revealed their identities, defeated the remaining Root members, and led the group after Danzo.
  • Hozuki Mangetsu repeatedly identified Danzo by his bandages and robe as Danzo removed them to evade pursuit.
  • Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy blocked Danzo’s escape, and Yugito Nii reassured Guy that killing Danzo would benefit Konoha.
  • Danzo accused Kakashi and Might Guy of betraying the village, then pleaded with Fugaku and Kakashi to spare him, but neither offered to help.
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Ch. 257Madara Uchiha: How, How Lonely It Is to Be Invincible

Danzo was restrained by Inoichi Yamanaka and Shikaku Nara before he could use the Reverse Four Symbols Seal, while Madara Uchiha overwhelmed the others in battle. The two Minatos saved Kushina and Naruto from an invisible attack, but Obito Uchiha and Uchiha Fugaku could not see or counter Madara’s Limbo shadows.

  • Hozuki Mangetsu mocked Danzo for seeking help, and Inoichi Yamanaka and Shikaku Nara immobilized him before he could perform the Reverse Four Symbols Seal.
  • Madara Uchiha fought the two Minatos, Obito Uchiha, and Uchiha Fugaku, then launched Yasaka Magatama at them.
  • Obito Uchiha used Fire Style: Flame Storm to stop Madara’s Yasaka Magatama, but Madara erased the flames with Limbo: Border Jail.
  • Madara Uchiha struck the group with invisible Limbo shadows, and the two Minatos moved Kushina and Naruto out of danger.
  • Madara’s attack sent Obito’s Susanoo flying and knocked Fugaku out of his Susanoo, while neither man could see the shadows attacking them.
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Ch. 258Yahiko's Squad Enters the Fray, the Clash of the Rinnegan

Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan joined Obito’s group against Madara, and Nagato discovered that his Rinnegan let him see Madara’s invisible Limbo clones. Madara then used Chibaku Tensei, pulling the battlefield and its fighters toward a growing mass of rock in the sky.

  • Madara prepared another Limbo: Border Jail attack, but Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan arrived and joined Obito’s side.
  • Obito warned the newcomers about Madara’s invisible attacks, and Nagato’s Shinra Tensei struck one of the unseen clones.
  • Nagato realized that only Rinnegan users could see Madara’s Limbo clones, and Madara confirmed it.
  • Madara cast Chibaku Tensei, forcing Obito’s group to brace against the pull as debris rose into the sky.
  • Obito sent Kushina and Naruto into his Kamui Dimension, while Nagato warned Yahiko that Chibaku Tensei’s pull would keep growing.
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Ch. 259Darkened Obito's Fury for His Beloved

Madara and Nagato clashed with rival Chibaku Tensei while Konoha struggled against the pull of the growing boulder. Obito found Rin among the wounded, killed White Zetsu and attackers to protect her, and revealed himself to her as Konoha ninja surrounded them.

  • Obito tried to absorb part of Madara’s boulder with Kamui, but Nagato used Chibaku Tensei to weaken it, and Madara overpowered him.
  • Rin warned Konoha’s injured to focus chakra into their feet so they would not be pulled into the sky.
  • Obito recognized Rin and snapped White Zetsu’s neck when he suggested killing her.
  • Rin sensed Obito’s chakra as he ignored Tobi’s order to go check on Madara.
  • Obito killed dozens of ninja preparing to attack Rin, and Rin recognized him behind his tiger-striped mask.
  • Obito explained that the attackers were White Zetsu as Konoha ninja closed in around him and Rin.
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Ch. 260Rin: You Must Have Been Through a Lot, Obito

Rin revealed that Madara Uchiha had arranged her death to push Obito into darkness, and Obito accepted her explanation and resolved to help Minato and Kushina. The chapter left Obito ready to return to the fight, followed by an author’s note responding to reader criticism.

  • Obito denied his identity, but Rin recognized him and persuaded him to remove his mask.
  • Rin told Obito that another-world Rin had explained the events that brought her there, and Obito took her into the Kamui Dimension to speak privately.
  • Rin explained that Madara Uchiha had arranged for the Three-Tails to be implanted in her and placed a Cursed Seal on her heart to drive Obito toward the Eye of the Moon Plan.
  • Obito believed Rin, regretted not killing Madara, and worried about Minato and Kushina after his attack on them.
  • Rin urged Obito to turn back, and Obito decided he had to help Minato.
  • The author explained that the novel was a first attempt, acknowledged writing and timeline errors, and denied paying for reviews.
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