Ch. 423Hanzo of the Salamander's Choice

As the great nations’ war devastated the Land of Rain, Hanzo resolved to seek an alliance with Konoha. Danzō left the decision to Renye, while Konoha’s senior ninjas spread ridiculous rumors about Renye and Danzō’s closeness.

  • Hanzo nearly lost hope as the four great nations’ fighting displaced and endangered the people of the Land of Rain, but his subordinate urged him not to give up.
  • Hanzo regained his resolve and decided to seek an alliance with Konoha, calling it the Land of Rain’s last chance.
  • Nara Motokazu received Hanzo’s alliance proposal and referred the decision to Danzō, who ordered that Renye decide what to do.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Kagami Uchiha joked around a campfire about Renye and Danzō’s close relationship, prompting nearby ninjas to keep their distance.

Ch. 424If You Can Impress Me

Renye met Hanzo of the Salamander to consider an alliance between Konoha and the Hidden Rain Village. Hanzo offered a generous share of the spoils, but Renye demanded that he impress him before time ran out.

  • Motoharu Nara asked Renye for his view on an alliance, and Renye said he would judge Hanzo's performance.
  • Renye and Motoharu traveled to the neutral meeting place, where they cleared an ambush by Stone Village shinobi.
  • Hanzo greeted Renye and thanked him for sparing his life, while Renye casually noted that he had not expected Hanzo to survive.
  • Motoharu told Hanzo that Renye had full authority over the alliance, making Hanzo suspect Konoha might be setting a trap.
  • Hanzo presented an alliance document offering Konoha eighty percent of the war reparations, but Renye asked why Konoha should ally with him and gave him the time it took an incense stick to burn to impress him.

Ch. 425I Recognize Your Resolve

Renye tested Hanzo of the Salamander’s reasons for seeking an alliance, then accepted Hidden Rain Village as Konoha’s ally after Hanzo pledged his strength and vowed to drive out the invaders. After learning of the pact, Ōnoki sought to bring Sand Village into the fight against Konoha.

  • Hanzo of the Salamander asked Renye to ally with Hidden Rain Village, but Renye challenged the village’s value to Konoha.
  • Hanzo declared that his purpose was to end the war and drive every invader out of the Land of Rain, pledging his strength to Konoha.
  • Renye accepted Hanzo’s resolve and agreed that Konoha and Hidden Rain Village would form an alliance.
  • Ōnoki learned of the alliance and began writing an invitation to Sand Village to join the war against Konoha.

Ch. 426The Battle Plan of the Three Kage

Shamon rejected Ōnoki’s invitation to fight Konoha and instead sent Konoha an alliance proposal, hoping Sand Village could share in the spoils. Meanwhile, the allied Kage planned to kill Hanzo and intercept Renye, with the Second Raikage volunteering to attack Hanzo the next day.

  • Shamon decided Sand Village should ally with Konoha rather than join Ōnoki’s coalition, and he sent an alliance document to Konoha.
  • Danzō rejected Shamon’s proposal without responding and discarded the letter.
  • Hanzo’s poisonous mist inflicted heavy losses on the forces opposing Konoha and Hidden Rain, especially the Cloud ninja.
  • Ōnoki told the Second Raikage and Third Mizukage that he had invited Shamon to join them, but the Mizukage questioned whether Sand would agree.
  • The three allied Kage decided the Second Raikage would attack Hanzo while Ōnoki and the Third Mizukage intercepted Renye.
  • The Second Raikage vowed to go to the front lines the next day and kill Hanzo.

Ch. 427Hanzo vs. Three Kage

Renye rushed to the battlefield after learning that the Second Raikage, Third Mizukage, and Third Tsuchikage were attacking Hanzo of the Salamander. He arrived just as Hanzo faced defeat and intercepted the Kage’s attacks, leaving the confrontation poised for a new fight.

  • Nara Motokazu reported that Cloud Village had not deployed its Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, and Renye ordered him to report any new information.
  • A messenger told Nara Motokazu that the Second Raikage, Third Mizukage, and Third Tsuchikage were fighting Hanzo of the Salamander, so Renye went to aid him.
  • The three Kage overwhelmed Hanzo and his salamander Fuji, while their attacks and disagreements left Hanzo badly wounded and exhausted.
  • Renye threw a kunai at Ōnoki, used a Shadow Clone to draw his Dust Release attack, and appeared before Hanzo.
  • Renye blocked the Second Raikage and Third Mizukage’s attacks as they confronted him.

Ch. 428This Time I Won't Sell You for Money

Renye fought the Third Mizukage, Second Raikage, and Third Tsuchikage, using Susanoo and Flying Thunder God to overcome their coordinated attacks. After killing the Third Mizukage, he drove the Raikage and Tsuchikage to flee, leaving their confrontation unresolved.

  • Renye protected Hanzo of the Salamander and faced the three Kage as Second Raikage, Third Mizukage, and Ōnoki launched a coordinated attack.
  • Renye used Susanoo to withstand the rain needles and Raikage's Lariat, then evaded Ōnoki's Particle Style with Flying Thunder God.
  • Renye used explosions and Susanoo to create an opening, then teleported behind the Third Mizukage and cut off his head.
  • Renye threatened Second Raikage and Ōnoki, who trapped him with Earth Style: Mountain Earth Technique and escaped.
  • Renye smashed through the earth walls, but Second Raikage and Third Tsuchikage had already disappeared.

Ch. 429Suspected Mental Illness

Renye killed the Third Mizukage while rescuing Hanzo, then returned to camp convinced that his eyes were recovering and that he could defeat Madara. His strange behavior convinced Nara Motokazu that Renye’s mental illness had returned, prompting Tobirama to head to the battlefield to investigate.

  • Renye rescued the badly wounded Hanzo, killed the Third Mizukage, and left the battlefield with the Mizukage’s severed head as Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha arrived too late to help.
  • Renye delivered the head to Nara Motokazu and privately concluded that his eye exercises were restoring his vision and dojutsu power.
  • Renye daydreamed about defeating Madara, while Nara Motokazu recorded his eccentric behavior and reported that he might be mentally ill.
  • Danzō Shimura showed Tobirama Senju the report, and Tobirama blamed Madara for Renye’s relapse and set out to inspect him.
  • Madara sneezed underground and suspected that Tobirama, Renye, or Hashirama was cursing him.

Ch. 430Visit of Tobirama Senju

Renye’s allies arrived after he had defeated the Third Mizukage, while Tobirama Senju came to investigate reports that Renye had developed another personality. Tobirama questioned Renye about Madara Uchiha, leaving Renye confused.

  • Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha arrived after Renye had defeated the Third Mizukage, and Renye’s allies teased him about finishing the battle before they arrived.
  • Renye confirmed that he had killed the Third Mizukage after fighting three Kage-level opponents, and Nara Motokazu reported that the news had been sent to the village.
  • Tobirama Senju arrived and asked everyone to leave so he could speak privately with Nara Motokazu about Renye’s suspected mental illness.
  • Nara Motokazu described Renye’s strange behavior, and Tobirama concluded that Renye had developed a new personality because of Madara Uchiha.
  • Tobirama warned Nara Motokazu to keep the matter secret, then called Renye over and asked whether he had seen Madara recently.

Ch. 431Finding a Pawn

Tobirama Senju suspected Renye's illness had relapsed and secretly watched him on the battlefield, but he found no abnormalities before returning to the village. Madara Uchiha learned Tobirama had left and decided he needed to find a pawn for his plan.

  • Renye denied secretly meeting Grandpa Madara, while Tobirama Senju became convinced Madara had caused Renye's past illness and asked whether Renye had noticed anything unusual.
  • Tobirama Senju observed Renye for several days and found no strange behavior, then asked Nara Motokazu to report any future abnormalities.
  • Tobirama Senju told Nara Motokazu he was returning to the village and left instructions for Renye to be informed.
  • A White Zetsu reported Tobirama Senju's departure to Madara Uchiha, who wondered whether Renye's illness would affect his plan and decided to find a pawn.

Ch. 432Kid, I Never Joke

Renye visited Madara Uchiha, who ordered him to capture the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki from the Cloud camp within three days. Renye accepted while secretly planning to delay collecting the Tailed Beasts until Madara grew frail and he could ruin the Moon Eye Plan.

  • Renye learned from Motoharu Nara that Tobirama Senju had returned to the village and went to see Madara Uchiha underground.
  • Madara demanded to know why Renye had not brought him the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, and Renye explained that the Jinchuriki had stayed inside the Cloud camp.
  • Madara ordered Renye to capture the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki within three days and sent White Zetsu to provide intelligence and support.
  • Madara secretly ordered White Zetsu to monitor the Uchiha Clan in Konoha and find another pawn in case Renye betrayed him.
  • Renye left the underground base, resolved to capture the Eight-Tails while slowing Madara's larger plan until he could bring it down.

Ch. 433Blue B

Renye used White Zetsu to locate Blue B in the Hidden Cloud camp and planned to abduct him under cover of night. He sneaked into Blue B’s tent disguised as Madara Uchiha, where Blue B turned to face the intruder.

  • Renye sent White Zetsu to search the Cloud camp and they found Blue B’s tent.
  • Renye waited until night, studied the patrols, and put on a white Uzumaki mask to conceal his identity.
  • Renye told the White Zetsu to report back, then slipped into the camp during a patrol handover.
  • Blue B, frustrated that the Second Raikage had kept him from fighting, resolved to ask permission to battle the next day.
  • Renye appeared behind Blue B and spoke; Blue B turned around, ready to fight.

Ch. 434It Must Be This Guy

Renye abducted Blue B from the Hidden Cloud camp and defeated him with the Mangekyō Sharingan after transporting him hundreds of miles away. Ōnoki blamed Renye for Blue B’s disappearance and planned to use Iwagakure’s sealing technique against him.

  • Renye used the Flying Thunder God Technique to take Blue B from his tent before the Second Raikage could intervene.
  • The Second Raikage ordered the cloud ninja to search for Blue B and informed Ōnoki of his disappearance.
  • Ōnoki suspected Uchiha Renye had taken Blue B and told the Second Raikage that Iwagakure could trap Renye with a sealing technique that restricted Space-Time Ninjutsu.
  • Renye transported Blue B to a distant forest, where Blue B attacked him with Lightning Lariat.
  • Renye evaded Blue B’s attacks, overwhelmed him with the Mangekyō Sharingan genjutsu Jikūshin, and knocked him unconscious.

Ch. 435Inheriting the Heritage

Renye defeated Blue B and brought him to Madara Uchiha, who extracted the Eight-Tails and ordered Renye to capture another tailed beast within a month. Madara gave Renye his Flame-Tipped Fan and sickle, while Renye resolved to delay the Moon Eye Plan despite accepting the weapons.

  • Renye defeated Blue B without using his right Mangekyo ability and carried him to Madara Uchiha's underground hideout.
  • Madara used the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to absorb the Eight-Tails, killing Blue B as one of the statue's eyes opened.
  • Madara ordered Renye to capture another tailed beast within a month, but Renye tried to delay by describing his burdens on the battlefield.
  • Madara pointed out that Renye could use the Flying Thunder God Technique and summoned two White Zetsus to bring him his Flame-Tipped Fan and sickle.
  • Renye accepted Madara's weapons solemnly and agreed to capture one more tailed beast, while planning to keep delaying the rest.

Ch. 436Renye's Argument

Renye revealed the Flame-Tipped Fan in the Konoha camp, prompting Kagami Uchiha and Nara Motokazu to suspect he had met with Madara Uchiha. He convinced Nara Motokazu the fan was an old gift by displaying his stored weapons, then let his comrades borrow the Six Paths Tools.

  • Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others returned from battle and asked Renye about the Flame-Tipped Fan strapped to his back.
  • Kagami Uchiha recognized the fan as the Uchiha Clan's weapon and inferred that Renye had been in contact with Madara Uchiha.
  • Nara Motokazu saw the fan and suspected Renye was secretly meeting Madara Uchiha, so Renye claimed it was a gift from years ago and suggested asking Hashirama.
  • Renye brought out the Basho Fan, Seven-Star Sword, Gourd Rope, Red Gourd, Amber Purifying Pot, and a scythe, convincing Nara Motokazu that he simply rarely used his weapons.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, and the others picked weapons to borrow, while Kagami Uchiha chose the scythe.

Ch. 437The Bitterness Behind It Is Something Only You Know Yourself

The Second Raikage, Ōnoki, and the Temporary Mizukage planned to trap and kill Renye by sealing space-time ninjutsu after suspecting him of taking B. Back at Konoha’s camp, shinobi discussed the war’s likely end and their plans afterward, while Renye said he wanted to go home and sunbathe.

  • The Second Raikage blamed Renye for B’s disappearance, and he, Ōnoki, and the Temporary Mizukage met to discuss how to stop him.
  • Ōnoki proposed using Iwagakure’s sealing jutsu to block space-time ninjutsu within a range, and the three Kage planned to coordinate an attack on Renye.
  • The Temporary Mizukage considered the plan risky but agreed to try it to avenge the Third Mizukage, with Kirigakure prepared to surrender if it failed.
  • At Konoha’s camp, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others discussed the war’s possible end and what they would do when they returned home.
  • Renye said he wanted to go home and soak up the sun, and the others wondered whether he had any other plans.

Ch. 438Uchiha Milkshake

The Three Kage lured Renye onto the battlefield and trapped him in a barrier that disrupted his space-time ninjutsu. Cornered with the Kage inside the barrier, Renye used the Flame-Tipped Fan to absorb Ōnoki’s Dust Release, revealing the weapon’s power.

  • The Three Kage launched an attack on Konoha, and Nara Motokazu warned Renye that they were likely targeting him.
  • Renye confronted the Three Kage on the battlefield, where Second Raikage accused him of taking Blue B and charged at him.
  • Ōnoki’s sealing ninja raised the Void Rock Prison Barrier around Renye and the Three Kage, preventing them from using space-time ninjutsu or escaping easily.
  • Renye activated his Mangekyo Sharingan and mocked the Kage as they prepared to attack him together.
  • Ōnoki fired Dust Release at Renye, but the Flame-Tipped Fan absorbed the beam, leaving Ōnoki stunned.

Ch. 439You Can Die Now

Renye used the Uchiha Gunbai to absorb and reflect Ōnoki’s Dust Release, then fought off the Second Raikage and the Temporary Mizukage as the three Kage coordinated their attacks. As the prolonged battle drained their Chakra while Renye remained seemingly fresh, he taunted them about their dwindling strength.

  • Renye absorbed Ōnoki’s Dust Release with the Gunbai and reflected its remaining force as a destructive shockwave, forcing the three Kage to dodge.
  • Ōnoki ordered the Second Raikage and the Temporary Mizukage to restrict Renye’s movements and keep him from using the fan.
  • Renye slung the Gunbai onto his back, parried the Second Raikage with his tachi, and destroyed the Temporary Mizukage’s water whips with explosive-tag shuriken.
  • Ōnoki struck with a focused Dust Release beam, but Renye’s Susanoo skeleton bought him enough time to dodge.
  • The three Kage continued their coordinated assault while Renye countered with swordsmanship, Body Flicker, and Fire Style, and interrupted Ōnoki’s preparations with a kunai.
  • As the Kage’s Chakra and attack strength waned, Renye appeared unaffected and taunted them about running out of Chakra.

Ch. 440If I Don't Kill You, Am I Supposed to Wait for New Year's?

Renye overwhelmed the Second Raikage, the Temporary Mizukage, and Ōnoki after their chakra dwindled, then killed the Raikage and Mizukage as the barrier began to fall. He turned his attention to the panicked Ōnoki and prepared to finish him.

  • Renye kicked the Second Raikage into the Temporary Mizukage, knocking both of them down and interrupting the Mizukage's jutsu.
  • Ōnoki ordered the Iwagakure sealing ninja to lower the barrier, while Renye charged the injured Raikage.
  • Ōnoki raised an Earth Style wall to protect the Raikage, but Renye cut through it and fatally wounded him.
  • Renye sliced off the Second Raikage's head, then killed the Temporary Mizukage when he tried to surrender.
  • Renye faced the terrified Ōnoki and said he would kill him rather than wait for New Year's.

Ch. 441Do You Have Any Last Words?

Uchiha Renye defeated Ōnoki by stripping away his ability to use the Light-Weight Rock Technique, then killed him after accepting his surrender on behalf of Iwagakure. The other Kages were already dead, leaving Iwagakure’s forces to rely on Renye’s promise that they would be allowed to leave safely.

  • Ōnoki tried to buy his life by offering Iwagakure’s surrender and war reparations, but Renye refused to spare him.
  • Renye used Hachiman to strip Ōnoki of the Light-Weight Rock Technique, causing him to fall from the sky.
  • Ōnoki accepted defeat and asked Renye to let his Iwa ninjas leave the Land of Rain safely.
  • Renye agreed, then cut Ōnoki’s throat before he could finish thanking him.

Ch. 442Want to Inspect the Goods?

Renye defeated the Third Mizukage, Ōnoki, and the Second Raikage, prompting the Stone, Cloud, and Mist forces to surrender and ending the Second Great Ninja War. He accepted the surrender and arranged to sell the Mizukage and Raikage corpses, then looked forward to returning to Konoha.

  • Renye announced that Ōnoki had asked him to let the Stone Ninja leave, and he allowed them to retrieve the Tsuchikage's remains in exchange for payment.
  • The Stone Ninja retreated, and the Cloud and Mist commanders surrendered to Renye.
  • The Cloud and Mist commanders asked to buy back their Kage's bodies, and Renye offered Kirigakure the headless corpse of the Third Mizukage.
  • The Mist commander accepted the storage scroll without inspecting the corpse, and Renye agreed to sell it.
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