Chapter Summaries

Hanma led the Uchiha in raiding Root, then negotiated with Third Hokage to keep the incident from escalating. Third Hokage suspended Danzo as Hokage's Assistant, but Danzo doubled down on hunting Hiruko and pursuing the Nine-Tails' power.

• Hanma ordered the Uchiha to stop looting Root and leave with their spoils, while Danzo silently vowed revenge.
• Fugaku told the gathered villagers that the Military Police Force had killed spies, and Hanma reached a cautious understanding with Third Hokage over the raid.
• Utatane Koharu demanded punishment for the Uchiha, but Third Hokage rebuked her and she left in anger.
• Third Hokage confronted Danzo over his secret experiments and provocations, then suspended him as Hokage's Assistant until he became the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Danzo ordered Root to hunt down Hiruko and fixated on the hidden arm he believed would help him obtain the Nine-Tails' power.

Hanma revealed his ominous Sharingan to Setsuna and explained that he had awakened it after taking chakra from a strange man near Kusagakure. Setsuna misread the clues as a scandal involving Madara, but Fugaku's praise of Hanma's leadership won Setsuna's loyalty, leaving Hanma confused by Setsuna's cryptic apology about the Warring States Era.

• Setsuna praised Hanma for confronting Root, then discovered Hanma's eye power rivaled his Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Hanma revealed his black-misted Three Tomoe Sharingan, unsettling Setsuna with an aura that reminded him of Madara.
• Hanma said he had taken chakra from a strange man while fighting over the Box of Paradise, and that the man had later turned to ash.
• Setsuna wrongly concluded that Madara had fathered a child with Nami Uchiha and warned Hanma about a buried scandal.
• Hanma asserted that he alone would lead the Uchiha Clan and would kill anyone who opposed its future.
• Fugaku praised Hanma's achievements, persuading Setsuna to pledge his support; Setsuna then apologized for something from the Warring States Era, leaving Hanma baffled.

Hatake Sakumo reflected on Konoha’s political turmoil and his own doubts about the Third Hokage, then bonded with Kakashi over his defeats by Obito and Konan. He gave Kakashi the White Fang Short Blade and advice on fighting, while both father and son remained troubled by questions about the Will of Fire.

• Hatake Sakumo reconsidered the Third Hokage’s wartime decisions and Konoha’s changing politics as Kakashi returned home from the Ninja Academy.
• Kakashi told Sakumo that Obito had beaten him with Exploding Blade Shibuki and that Konan’s paper techniques had also overwhelmed him.
• Sakumo explained how Chakra could counter Konan’s abilities, demonstrated his swordsmanship, and gave Kakashi the White Fang Short Blade.
• Kakashi recalled Obito’s challenges to the Will of Fire and decided to debate him again, planning to ask Sakumo for guidance if he lost.
• Sakumo remained unaware that Kakashi shared his doubts about the Will of Fire, a question Sakumo himself could not answer.

After Blue B died during the Waterfall of Truth trial, the Third Raikage resolved to change Kumogakure’s treatment of Jinchuriki and find a new Eight-Tails host. He approved Yotsuki A’s recommendation of Killer B as a candidate, while ordering Dodai to pursue an alliance with Konoha and obtain the Hyuga Clan’s Byakugan.

• The Third Raikage honored Blue B as a hero and explained that he had died trying to help Kumogakure master Tailed Beast power.
• The Third Raikage recalled Blue B’s warning that a Jinchuriki had to overcome the darkness in their own heart to resist a Tailed Beast’s will.
• The Third Raikage ordered Dodai to end discrimination against Jinchuriki, then decided Kumogakure still needed a new Eight-Tails Jinchuriki despite Blue B’s failure.
• Dodai reported that Yugito Nii had successfully become the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, while the village’s shinobi feared taking on the Eight Tails.
• Yotsuki A proposed Killer B as the next Eight-Tails candidate and offered to become the host himself if Killer B failed; the Third Raikage agreed to wait until the village changed its attitude toward Jinchuriki.
• The Third Raikage ordered Dodai to arrange an alliance with Konoha and pursue the Hyuga Clan’s Byakugan.

The Third Hokage welcomed Kumogakure’s offer of a peace agreement and prepared to negotiate, interpreting past events as proof of the village’s sincerity. At the guest house, the Kumogakure Shinobi Head revealed that he had come to Konoha to die as part of a plan.

• The Kumogakure Shinobi Head proposed a peace agreement, and the Third Hokage delayed his answer while planning to negotiate favorable terms.
• The Third Hokage, Mitokado Homura, and Nara Shikaku discussed Kumogakure’s intentions, but the Third dismissed Shikaku’s concerns about its past border incursion.
• The Third Hokage cited Hatake Sakumo’s account of uchiha ryousuke defeating Nata and the Third Raikage’s restraint as evidence that Kumogakure feared Konoha and wanted peace.
• The Kumogakure Shinobi Head secured the guest house against surveillance, checked for unusual Chakra signatures, and told his companions that he had come to Konoha to die.

Toroi explained that Kumogakure would stage his death to accuse the Hyuga Clan and pressure Konoha into handing over a Byakugan wielder. He warned his delegation not to provoke the Uchiha Clan or uchiha ryousuke, and news of the peace delegation’s arrival spread through Konoha.

• Toroi revealed that his terminal illness came from the backlash of his Magnetic Release and explained that Konoha’s conflict with the Uchiha Clan created an opportunity for Kumogakure.
• Toroi told the delegation to use Genjutsu to help him stage his death at a Hyuga ninja’s hands, then demand that Konoha surrender a Hyuga Clan member as compensation.
• A Kumogakure Chunin volunteered to die in Toroi’s place, but Toroi refused because the attack needed to target a Magnetic Release ninja to pressure Konoha.
• A Kumogakure ninja proposed stealing the Sharingan as well, and Toroi sharply warned that provoking the Uchiha Clan could bring on a war Kumogakure could not survive.
• Toroi reminded the delegation that Kumogakure lacked the Eight Tails’ power and could not risk provoking uchiha ryousuke, whose strength rivaled the Third Raikage’s.
• News that the Kumogakure delegation was coming to Konoha to sign a peace agreement spread, and Konoha residents praised their village’s strength.

Hanma spent ten days absorbing the Indra Chakra imprisoned within him, awakening a permanent Three Tomoe Sharingan while considering how to strengthen his mind and soul. Minato and Fugaku arrived at the training ground and were stunned by the power Hanma displayed.

• Hanma used Gluttonous Feast of Paradise to gradually suppress and absorb the Indra Chakra he had taken from Uchiha Madara's severed left arm.
• Hanma awakened a Three Tomoe Sharingan and discovered that Indra's power had fused with his body, leaving his eyes permanently active without needing Chakra to sustain them.
• Hanma reflected on how the struggle against Indra's will had exposed Unified Origin's limits and considered seeking power connected to the mind and soul.
• Minato and Fugaku entered the training ground and saw Hanma's blood-red dragons and black smoke.
• Fugaku regretted swearing an oath to surpass Hanma, while Minato advised him to stop expecting to surpass Hanma and appreciate his own strength.

Hanma recognized that Kumogakure’s proposed alliance concealed another objective and ordered the Uchiha to stay alert without intervening in other clans’ affairs. Two days later, Toroi led Kumogakure shinobi toward the Hyuga Clan’s birthday banquet to carry out their mission.

• Minato explained to Hanma and Fugaku why Kumogakure’s alliance offer was unlikely to be sincere, and Hanma praised his political insight.
• Hanma encouraged Fugaku and told him not to pass his pressure on to Itachi, while Minato reflected that Fugaku still lacked a clear direction.
• Hanma ordered the Military Police Force to patrol near confidential government departments and ignore other clans unless trouble reached the Uchiha.
• Minato sparred with Fugaku using the Genjutsu: Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, leaving Fugaku complaining that the technique was designed to torment the Uchiha.
• Two days later, Toroi led Kumogakure shinobi out of the Konoha Guest House to offer congratulations at the Hyuga Clan head’s birthday banquet and carry out their mission.

At Hyuga Tenyu’s birthday feast, he prepared to make his sons Hiashi and Hizashi compete for Main Family status while a Kumogakure delegation arrived with a hidden attack. After Toroi’s death triggered a crisis, Fugaku decided to become the Uchiha’s unseen root, carrying out deeds Hanma could not.

• Hyuga Tenyu announced that Hiashi and Hizashi would compete under his reformed Caged Bird Seal system, while Branch Family members sat in silence.
• Hyuga Yuto remembered his freedom in Hanma’s Hunter-Killer Unit and envied the Uchiha’s growing prosperity and opportunities.
• Toroi and his Kumogakure delegation arrived at the feast with a Chakra Metal Ninja Sword, and Hyuga Tenyu accepted the gift.
• Hyuga Hiko took the sword from Toroi, who used its remaining Magnetic Release Chakra to pull the blade into his throat and kill himself.
• Kushina, Minato, and Fugaku watched the attack through Kagura’s Mind’s Eye, and Minato explained that Hanma’s strength would deter such schemes against the Uchiha.
• Fugaku resolved to become the Uchiha’s root and shoulder the clan’s darker deeds.

The Third Hokage confronted Kumogakure and the Hyuga Clan after Kumogakure’s Toroi died in the Hyuga Territory, while Hanma presented patrol records that cleared the Military Police Force of negligence. Kumogakure demanded a Byakugan and Toroi’s killer, and the Third pressured Hyuga Tenyu to choose between the clan’s pride and Konoha’s peace.

• The Third Hokage arrived at the Hokage Building and heard Kumogakure accuse Konoha and the Hyuga Clan of murdering Toroi, a Storm Release shinobi.
• The Third summoned Hanma, who presented the Military Police Force’s patrol log and said his unit had found no sign of Kumogakure approaching sensitive areas.
• Kumogakure threatened retaliation and demanded that Konoha hand over Toroi’s killer and a Kekkei Genkai as compensation.
• Hyuga Tenyu rejected Kumogakure’s demand, while the Third rebuked him and warned that the Hyuga Clan could not decide whether Konoha went to war.
• Hyuga Hiko knelt and admitted he had taken a Ninja Sword, then Hyuga Tenyu kicked him aside and denied that the Hyuga Clan had used other techniques.
• The Third asked Hyuga Tenyu whether Konoha belonged to all its shinobi or to the Hyuga Clan, demanding that he consider the cost of war.

Konoha and Kumogakure settled their dispute over Toroi’s death by taking Hyuga Hiko’s Byakugan while sparing his life, and Hanma used the negotiations to display Uchiha strength. The incident pushed other clans to choose sides, with the Aburame Clan among those seeking an audience with Hanma.

• The Third Hokage tried to avoid war by negotiating with Kumogakure, while Hyuga Tenyu insisted the Hyuga bloodline would not be handed over alive.
• Mitokado Homura argued that Konoha could offer compensation but should not accept Kumogakure’s demand for Hyuga Hiko.
• Hanma used Blood Qi to make the Kumogakure Jonin apologize for the earlier conflict over the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, then left after showcasing Uchiha power.
• After several days of negotiations, the Hyuga Clan surrendered Hyuga Hiko’s Byakugan, Hyuga Hiko was spared, and Kumogakure continued signing the peace agreement.
• Some clans aligned with the Third, while others approached Hanma, including the Aburame Clan.

Hyuga Yuto grew enraged after the Main Family took his younger brother’s eyes and began considering how Hanma might help him. When Hanma returned to the Uchiha Territory, he encountered Aburame Shishan waiting at the entrance.

• After the Kumogakure Incident, several clans sent elite members to the Anbu, while the Hyuga Clan chose silent resistance against Hiruzen Sarutobi.
• Hyuga Yuto found his younger brother blinded after Hyuga Tenyu took his eyes to replace Hyuga Hiko’s, and he doubted the Main Family would arrange a transplant for him.
• Remembering Hyuga Hiko’s account of Hanma, Yuto decided that Hanma might be the only person who could save his brother.
• Hanma returned to the Uchiha Territory and noticed Aburame Shishan standing unnoticed at the entrance to the residential district.
• Aburame Shishan expressed surprise that Hanma had detected him, and Hanma pointed out that his powerful Chakra signature made him easy to notice.

Hanma met with Aburame Shishan, whose insect swarm reacted to Hanma’s cells as if they were a terrifying predator. After sensing the threat and worrying about the Aburame Clan’s future, Shishan began discussing an alliance with the Uchiha Clan, and Hanma presented him with mutated Kikaichū as a potential surprise.

• Aburame Shishan visited Hanma at the Uchiha clan head’s residence to negotiate and seek an alliance.
• Shishan’s insects panicked in Hanma’s presence, sensing his flesh cells as a superior predator.
• Shishan worried that Hanma could neutralize the Aburame Clan’s main strength and considered turning to the Third Hokage if the negotiations failed.
• Hanma said Orochimaru had told him about Shishan’s visit and presented him with a jar of mature Kikaichū mutated through the “Star” process.

Aburame Shishan saw Orochimaru’s Mutated Kikaichu devour and outgrow his clan’s insects, then watched Hanma’s Predator Domain subdue the swarm. Hanma offered the insects to the Aburame Clan for free in exchange for one request, leaving Shishan stunned when the request was to drink together.

• Aburame Shishan opened the jar, and the Mutated Kikaichu devoured his Kikaichu and grew to enormous sizes.
• Hanma restrained the mutated swarm with his Predator Domain, draining its Chakra and shrinking the insects.
• Shishan asked whether Hanma’s Blood Qi was a learnable ninjutsu or a Kekkei Genkai, and Hanma said it was unique to him.
• Shishan admitted the Mutated Kikaichu could solve a century-old problem for the Aburame Clan and candidly revealed their importance.
• Hanma offered the jar to the Aburame Clan for free if Shishan fulfilled a request, then set out two wine jars and asked him to drink.

Aburame Shishan visited Hanma and, over liquor brewed from Shukaku’s flesh, spoke out against the Third Hokage’s demands on the Aburame Clan. Hanma explained his goal of uniting the Shinobi World through strength, and Shishan raised his cup as the two approached an alliance.

• Aburame Shishan arrived at Hanma’s home hoping to obtain Mutated Kikaichū and was unsettled by Hanma’s power and hospitality.
• Hanma served Shishan Uchiha-style One-Tail Brew, made from Shukaku’s flesh, and encouraged him to drink until he eagerly finished the liquor.
• After drinking, Shishan denounced the Third Hokage and Danzo for recruiting Aburame children into the Anbu and Root, and criticized the village leadership’s treatment of shinobi clans.
• Shishan proposed an alliance between the Aburame and Uchiha Clans and asked what Hanma expected from the Aburame Clan.
• Hanma declared that he intended to gather allies and grow powerful enough to unify the Shinobi World and impose lasting peace.
• Shishan removed his sunglasses, smiled, and asked Hanma to fill his cup again.

Jiraiya trained on Mount Myōboku to master Senjutsu and gain the strength to face the Shinobi World’s strongest fighters. As he prepared to begin the dangerous next step toward Sage Mode, Gamabunta summoned him and the Toad Sages to hear a new prophecy.

• Jiraiya trained his Chakra control on a rock spire and reflected on how far he lagged behind Hanma and other powerful fighters.
• Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima fed Jiraiya and told him he was ready to begin the crucial stage of Sage Mode training.
• Jiraiya questioned Sage Fukasaku about Sage Mode’s short duration and preparation requirements, comparing it with the First Hokage’s abilities.
• Sage Fukasaku privately decided not to tell Jiraiya about Asura’s reincarnation and the Great Toad Sage’s uncertain prophecies.
• Gamabunta arrived and told Jiraiya, Sage Fukasaku, and Sage Shima that the Great Toad Sage had another new prophecy.

Jiraiya heard the Great Toad Sage’s prophecy of a demon threatening to destroy the Shinobi World and was told that he might be able to stop it if he grew stronger. Fukasaku and Shima agreed to help him master Sage Mode, and Jiraiya vowed to fight the demon.

• The Great Toad Sage warned Jiraiya that a demon would mutate living creatures, consume several beasts, and threaten all life in the Shinobi World.
• Jiraiya considered the prophecy’s clues but could not identify the demon, so he asked the Great Toad Sage for clearer guidance.
• The Great Toad Sage said Jiraiya might be the Child of Prophecy if he quickly increased his strength and ordered Fukasaku and Shima to help him.
• Fukasaku and Shima made Jiraiya sign a contract allowing them to be summoned immediately and offered to replenish his Nature Energy so he could enter Sage Mode without preparation.
• Jiraiya accepted their help and vowed to stop the demon threatening the Shinobi World.

Tsunade struggled to learn Senjutsu in Shikkotsu Forest, where Sage Katsuyu revealed that Hashirama had mastered it on his own. After Tsunade explained her relationship with Hanma and her reasons for wanting to grow stronger, Sage Katsuyu suggested using Hanma's cells to help her gain Senjutsu; Tsunade began considering how to ask him.

• Tsunade complained that Shikkotsu Forest's Senjutsu notes offered little help, and Sage Katsuyu explained that Hashirama had entered Sage Mode without training there.
• Sage Katsuyu inferred that Tsunade wanted to grow stronger to keep up with Hanma, prompting Tsunade to describe their romance and her private reasons for pursuing Senjutsu.
• Sage Katsuyu suggested grafting Hanma's cells onto Tsunade, arguing that his cells might let her absorb Nature Energy safely.
• Tsunade initially rejected the idea as shameful, then reconsidered it after comparing Hanma's cells with Hashirama Cells and recalling her research.
• Tsunade decided that using Hanma's cells might be acceptable and wondered how she could persuade him while resolving to help his cells learn to absorb Nature Energy.

After receiving Orochimaru’s report of a disciplined group using flying Scientific Ninja Tools to attack his organization, Hanma suspected Isshiki might be involved and flew to Kirigakure with Minato and Kushina to investigate. On the way, Kushina overcame her fear of Hanma’s transformed aura and prepared to face the village tied to her clan’s destruction.

• Hanma read Orochimaru’s letter describing aerial attacks by an unknown organization armed with Scientific Ninja Tools and considered whether Isshiki had begun making plans.
• Hanma decided to travel to Kirigakure to investigate the attackers and arranged for Minato and Kushina to accompany him.
• Hanma told Minato and Kushina to stay alert, explaining that his flight-capable Gluttonous Form came from his connection to the Box of Paradise.
• Minato encouraged Kushina by suggesting their mission might avenge the Land of Whirlpools, and she gradually relaxed despite sensing Hanma’s terrifying aura.
• Kushina recalled Hanma’s past support and resolved to repay him, then looked toward Kirigakure and remembered the Water Release users who had attacked her homeland.

Orochimaru's Kirigakure stronghold was destroyed by aerial attackers, forcing him and the defectors into shelters while he waited for Hanma's help. Hanma arrived with Minato and Kushina, but a barrage of explosions began just as Orochimaru warned him about the enemy's new combat system.

• Aerial ninja attacked Orochimaru's stronghold with Chakra-enhanced firearms and destroyed it, driving the Kirigakure defectors into air-raid shelters.
• Guren offered to use her Crystal Release to disrupt the attackers, but Orochimaru refused and said reinforcements would arrive that night.
• Orochimaru told Nawaki that Hanma was needed to confront the Kaguya Clan and help infiltrate Kirigakure, and Nawaki supported the plan to overthrow the Third Mizukage.
• Hanma arrived with Minato and Kushina, and Nawaki wondered how they had found the hidden shelter despite its sensory barrier.
• Explosions suddenly sounded, and Orochimaru warned Hanma to be careful as he witnessed the enemy's new ninja combat system.