Chapter Summaries

Naruto, Sasuke, Jiraiya, and Kitagawa Gen traveled through the Land of Grass, where Gen outlined his plans to delegate most Hokage duties and reform the Ninja Academy. In Iwagakure, Obito Uchiha confronted Ōnoki and attacked with Susanoo, leaving the Tsuchikage Office in ruins.

• Naruto worried about the mission to confront the Nine-Tails, while Kushina and Minato reassured him from inside him and argued about Jiraiya.
• Kitagawa Gen made Naruto pay for their food and told Jiraiya he would delegate village affairs as Hokage, appoint Shikamaru to the administrative department, and become Ninja Academy principal.
• Naruto and Sasuke listened as Gen promised to use Heavy Punch Strike on the academy students, then Gen urged the group to hurry because he sensed trouble ahead.
• Ōnoki worried about Deidara, Konoha, and the Akatsuki before Obito Uchiha appeared in his office and demanded the Four-Tails and Five-Tails.
• Ōnoki attacked Obito with Dust Release, but the technique passed through him, and Obito summoned a half-bodied Susanoo that tore open the Tsuchikage Office.

Obito Uchiha attacked Iwagakure and battled Ōnoki and Deidara, revealing a massive Susanoo. As Madara watched the fight, a Flying Thunder God user appeared before him and stunned him by looking like Izuna.

• Deidara sent Kurotsuchi to organize Iwagakure's evacuation, then flew to help Ōnoki fight Obito.
• Deidara and Ōnoki shattered Obito's Susanoo with Dust Release, but Obito restored it in a much larger form and split two mountains with its blade.
• Madara watched Obito's battle and noted the strength of his Susanoo.
• A pure-white beast resembling a dolphin and a horse appeared, and Madara identified it as the Five-Tails.
• Madara caught a Flying Thunder God kunai, then froze when the person who appeared looked like Izuna.

Kitagawa Gen split from Jiraiya and Naruto to bring Sasuke to confront Madara Uchiha, while Obito Uchiha attacked Iwagakure and captured the Five-Tails. The chapter ended with Kitagawa Gen appearing between Obito and Madara, whom he had unexpectedly brought together.

• A surge of Chakra collapsed a mountain near Iwagakure, revealing the Five-Tails and Susanoo, so Jiraiya took Naruto to help evacuate while Kitagawa Gen led Sasuke toward an opponent.
• Sasuke attacked the red-armored man, who recognized his Sharingan and resemblance to someone he despised, then overpowered Sasuke with his own Susanoo and identified himself as Madara Uchiha.
• Obito Uchiha defeated Ōnoki and Deidara, seized the Five-Tails, and prepared to continue fighting as the two Iwagakure defenders refused to give in.
• Madara Uchiha struck Obito's Susanoo from behind, and the two turned to see Kitagawa Gen standing before them.

Kitagawa Gen confronted Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha while Iwagakure evacuated, revealing Sage Mode, Wood Release, and a devastating light technique. Madara summoned a Complete Body Susanoo beside Obito’s, and Gen warned them to attack together before they lost their chance.

• Kitagawa Gen arrived beside Ōnoki and Deidara, sent them to join the evacuation, and faced Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha alone.
• Madara Uchiha questioned Gen about Sasuke, then attacked him; Gen blocked Madara’s punch and countered with Wood Release and Sage Mode.
• Madara broke free of Gen’s Wood Release and unleashed Deep Forest Emergence, transforming the barren terrain around Iwagakure into a vast forest.
• Gen used Sage Art: Limit Release to sweep away Madara’s forest and force Obito to evade the attack with Kamui.
• Gen mocked Madara for criticizing others while using Hashirama Senju’s power, prompting Madara to summon his Complete Body Susanoo beside Obito’s.
• Gen revealed two strange streams of chakra in his hands and warned Madara and Obito to attack together.

Kitagawa Gen fought Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha as their Susanoo tore through Iwagakure. After cutting apart Madara’s Susanoo blade, Gen broke through Obito’s Susanoo and sent him crashing into the ruins, leaving Obito wondering why he had lost again.

• Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha attacked Kitagawa Gen with their Susanoo while the onlookers regrouped and feared the destruction.
• Kitagawa Gen evaded their strikes as he assessed the speed of both Susanoo.
• Kitagawa Gen cut through Madara Uchiha’s Susanoo blade with his black short blade, prompting Madara to suspect he possessed Yin Yang Release.
• Obito Uchiha struck at Kitagawa Gen, but Gen stood on the Susanoo’s blade and then broke through its crystal defense.
• Kitagawa Gen kicked Obito Uchiha away, causing Obito’s Susanoo to collapse as Obito crashed through the ruins.

Kitagawa Gen shattered Obito Uchiha’s Complete Body Susanoo, then revealed Wood Release and summoned True Several Thousand Hands to battle Madara Uchiha. He overwhelmed Madara’s Susanoo and prepared to end the fight.

• Kitagawa Gen struck Obito Uchiha with a short blade, but Obito dodged the fatal blow before Madara Uchiha intervened.
• Madara Uchiha attacked Kitagawa Gen with Susanoo, and Kitagawa Gen emerged from the smoke behind a dense Wood Release defense.
• Kitagawa Gen summoned True Several Thousand Hands, stunning the gathered shinobi and reminding Madara Uchiha of his defeat by Hashirama Senju.
• Kitagawa Gen unleashed Sage Art: Heavenly Hand of the Buddha, and the giant Buddha’s countless fists battered Madara Uchiha’s Susanoo until it shattered.
• As Madara Uchiha was flung through the air, Kitagawa Gen declared that it was time to end the fight.

Kitagawa Gen defeated Madara Uchiha and drove him and Obito Uchiha from Iwagakure, then revealed he had captured two humanoid creatures that might help restore the First and Second Hokage. As Obito confronted Madara in the mountains, black markings appeared on his face and his Chakra began to grow stronger.

• Jiraiya explained to Ōnoki that Impure World Reincarnation weakened Madara Uchiha and the First Hokage because no ordinary vessel could withstand their power.
• Kitagawa Gen returned to the survivors and confirmed that Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha had retreated, while Ōnoki mourned Iwagakure's losses and thanked him for saving the village.
• Kitagawa Gen told Jiraiya, Naruto, and Sasuke that he had captured two humanoid creatures, possibly gaining a way to restore the First and Second Hokage, and his pouch also held a scroll containing the Five-Tails' Chakra.
• In the Land of Earth mountains, Obito Uchiha angrily challenged Madara Uchiha over his promise of a peaceful world, and Madara noticed black markings spreading across Obito's face as his Chakra grew stronger.

Obito recovered from his defeat by Kitagawa Gen, while Isshiki’s consciousness awakened inside him. Back in Iwagakure, Kitagawa decided to act and pursue the Four-Tails’ Chakra as a new side quest appeared.

• Madara explained that Kitagawa had defeated Obito with Yin Yang Release, and Obito regained his resolve while believing his power came from Rin.
• Isshiki realized that Karma had awakened his consciousness far sooner than expected and that it was helping repair Obito’s injuries.
• Madara and Obito left to seek the Four-Tails, while Kitagawa and Jiraiya discussed Iwagakure’s recovery and the threat of Otsutsuki Genshiki.
• Kitagawa decided to show Jiraiya and the others his power and obtain the Four-Tails’ Chakra, then received a new special side quest titled “Who Dares Claim Invincibility, Who Dares Say Undefeated.”

Kitagawa Gen launched a controlled attack on Roshi to capture the Four-Tails, but Obito unexpectedly appeared in the storm’s path. As Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu hurried toward the disturbance, a tremendous blast erupted nearby, and they recognized the figure in the sky as Otsutsuki Genshiki.

• Kitagawa Gen and his Divine Tree Clone planned a staged battle while preparing to capture the Four-Tails' Chakra from Roshi.
• Kitagawa Gen tracked Roshi and unleashed Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion across a valley toward him.
• A masked Obito suddenly emerged from twisted space and was struck by the storm.
• Black Zetsu told Madara Uchiha and Obito that Kitagawa Gen was near, and Madara ordered Obito to deal with the Four-Tails while voicing suspicion about his new power.
• Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu headed toward the disturbance, where a massive blast erupted and they identified the figure in the sky as Otsutsuki Genshiki.

Kitagawa Gen confronted Obito Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, and the Four-Tails after a clash in the valley drew them to the scene. Madara challenged him over the Tailed Beasts, but Kitagawa Gen swiftly destroyed his Susanoo and seized him by the neck.

• Ōnoki, Jiraiya, Naruto, Sasuke, and others sensed the power from the valley and followed Kitagawa Gen to the village entrance.
• Kitagawa Gen identified the disturbance as Otsutsuki Genshiki's arrival, while Obito Uchiha reappeared from Kamui and revealed his name.
• Madara Uchiha arrived, questioned Kitagawa Gen's claim to the Tailed Beasts, and resolved to fight him.
• Kitagawa Gen overwhelmed Madara Uchiha's Complete Body Susanoo with a Golden Light Sword and grabbed Madara by the neck.

Kitagawa Gen overwhelmed Madara Uchiha during their battle in the Land of Earth, destroying Madara’s attacks and Susanoo with a golden sword. As the battlefield settled, Kitagawa Gen turned his attention to another figure approaching: Kitagawa Gen.

• Roshi returned to the Land of Earth, where he and the Four-Tails witnessed Kitagawa Gen seize Madara Uchiha and heard the Four-Tails urge him to flee.
• Madara Uchiha broke free with Shinra Tensei, attacked Kitagawa Gen with fire and Yin Yang Release, and was struck down when Kitagawa Gen shattered his Black Rod and punched him.
• Madara Uchiha used Planetary Devastation to gather the surrounding mountains and summoned two meteorites with Susanoo, drawing the Four-Tails into the growing sphere.
• Jiraiya, Ōnoki, Deidara, Sasuke, and Naruto arrived and watched Kitagawa Gen’s Divine Tree Clone warn them to keep away from the battle.
• Kitagawa Gen unleashed a giant golden sword that split the sphere and shattered both meteorites, then struck Madara and destroyed his Susanoo.
• Kitagawa Gen looked toward a lone approaching figure, whom the onlookers identified as Kitagawa Gen.

Kitagawa Gen confronted Otsutsuki Genshiki, and the two clashed with devastating force while discussing evolution. Their battle left the onlookers stunned, and Isshiki began to suspect what Genshiki meant by evolution as an even greater power erupted.

• Kitagawa Gen arrived and questioned Otsutsuki Genshiki about his attacks on the Shinobi World and the Tailed Beasts.
• Kitagawa Gen struck toward Obito Uchiha and declared that victory would make him justice, prompting Otsutsuki Genshiki’s Divine Tree Clone to attack.
• Kitagawa Gen and the Divine Tree Clone fought at overwhelming speed, tearing apart the surrounding landscape as Otsutsuki Genshiki spoke of surpassing one’s capacity to evolve.
• Jiraiya, Ōnoki, Deidara, Sasuke, and Naruto watched the battle, while Jiraiya prepared to summon Shima and Fukasaku in case Gen needed help.
• Obito Uchiha used Kamui to take Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu away from the battlefield, while they and Isshiki wondered what Otsutsuki Genshiki meant by evolution.
• Isshiki considered a possible explanation for evolution before a golden light flashed and an even more terrifying power erupted in the distance.

Kitagawa Gen and his Divine Tree Clone staged a devastating battle as “Kitagawa Gen” and “Otsutsuki Genshiki,” while secretly discussing how to draw out Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and gain something from him. The fight stopped with Otsutsuki Genshiki declaring that the world was no longer boring, leaving the gathered shinobi wondering about Gen’s evolution and Isshiki’s interest in him.

• Kitagawa Gen and his Divine Tree Clone exchanged powerful techniques across the Land of Earth while secretly coordinating their performance and plans to test Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
• Jiraiya, the toad sages, Ōnoki, Deidara, Sasuke, and Naruto watched the battle and prepared to help Kitagawa Gen if necessary.
• Madara Uchiha resolved to discover what Kitagawa Gen’s evolution meant, while Black Zetsu felt both hope and uncertainty and Obito Uchiha struggled with defeat.
• Isshiki sensed that Kitagawa Gen had drawn on the planet’s energy, but Kamui prevented him from confirming his suspicions.
• The battle between “Kitagawa Gen” and “Otsutsuki Genshiki” halted, and Otsutsuki Genshiki said the world was not so boring after all.

After Otsutsuki Genshiki ended his battle with Kitagawa Gen and departed, Kitagawa reassured his allies and reaffirmed his own path. Obito and Isshiki then considered Genshiki’s interest in them and the possibility of using Kitagawa’s abilities for their own advantage.

• Otsutsuki Genshiki warned that Jiraiya and the others could constrain Kitagawa Gen, then left under a beam of moonlight after speaking about evolution and surpassing obstacles.
• Obito Uchiha suggested attacking Konoha to hinder Kitagawa, but Black Zetsu warned that doing so would get them killed, and Obito abandoned the idea.
• Kitagawa Gen reassured Jiraiya, Sasuke, Naruto, Deidara, and Ōnoki that he was unharmed and rejected Genshiki’s cryptic advice, declaring that he would follow his own Ninja Way.
• Kitagawa Gen threatened to intensify Naruto and Sasuke’s training and teased Jiraiya, while Jiraiya and the others celebrated their survival.
• Obito left with Black Zetsu as Isshiki concluded that Genshiki’s parting words had also been directed at him and considered whether he could use Kitagawa’s abilities against Genshiki.

After the battle with Otsutsuki Genshiki, leaders and sages across the Shinobi World discussed Kitagawa Gen’s power and mysterious evolution. Kitagawa returned to Amenominaka to inspect his spoils and received information about Isshiki’s White Karma.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hashirama Senju, and Tobirama Senju discussed Gen’s fight with Otsutsuki Genshiki and agreed that they should not become obstacles to his growth.
• The Great Toad Sage concluded that Otsutsuki Genshiki saw Gen as a higher form of life because Gen’s evolution had advanced him beyond ordinary humans.
• Hamura and the Sage of Six Paths discussed Gen’s growing strength and joked about the dramatic battle between Gen and his disguised self.
• Jiraiya gave Gen lemon water on a platform in Iwagakure, then asked him to support an investigation into the Akatsuki; Gen postponed answering until they returned.
• Gen left Jiraiya and appeared atop a giant tree inside Amenominaka, where his panel reported that he had obtained information about Isshiki’s White Karma.

Kitagawa Gen absorbed the Four-Tails and Five-Tails chakra while considering how White Karma could strengthen his Otsutsuki bloodline. At the Akatsuki base, Nagato and Obito resolved to investigate his evolution, while Isshiki plotted to use Obito to contact him; Kitagawa Gen’s Divine Tree Source then reached Stage Eight and became releasable.

• Kitagawa Gen recognized White Karma as pure Otsutsuki power and decided to pursue Isshiki’s preparations, while continuing to investigate the Ten-Tails Space and Otsutsuki Shibai.
• Kitagawa Gen absorbed the Four-Tails and Five-Tails chakra into the Divine Tree Source, which stirred together with the Dragon Vein’s power as he sensed energy striking at his eyes.
• Nagato, Konan, Obito, and Black Zetsu discussed Kitagawa Gen’s fight with Otsutsuki Genshiki and resolved to investigate the meaning of evolution.
• Isshiki decided to manipulate Obito into contacting Kitagawa Gen, believing either a meeting or a battle would benefit him.
• Kitagawa Gen opened his eyes and saw that his Divine Tree Source had advanced to Stage Eight and was now releasable.

Kitagawa Gen advanced the Divine Tree Source into a Ten-Tails, gaining new power and Yomotsu Hirasaka. After Naruto completed his training in Iwagakure, the group prepared to return to Konoha, while Kitagawa Gen raised the possibility of restoring the real Minato and hinted at a gift for Obito Uchiha.

• Kitagawa Gen released his Divine Tree Source as a vigorous Ten-Tails, which fired a powerful Tailed Beast Ball inside Amenominaka.
• Kitagawa Gen gained six Truth-Seeking Orbs, increased his bloodline Development Level, and awakened Yomotsu Hirasaka as Chakra fusion accelerated.
• Naruto completed his training, mastered the Tailed Beast's power, and argued with Sasuke about which of them was stronger.
• Jiraiya said Iwagakure's reconstruction was nearly complete and planned to take leave of the Tsuchikage before the group returned.
• Kitagawa Gen asked Jiraiya whether he wanted to try restoring the real Minato, and hinted that he had a generous gift prepared for Obito Uchiha.

Kitagawa Gen and the others discussed the Kage Summit, Impure World Reincarnation, and the nature of the Death God while Obito Uchiha was manipulated by Isshiki into pursuing evolution. Kitagawa Gen planned to investigate a White Karma vessel in the Land of Water, while Jiraiya joked about writing a book about him.

• Kitagawa Gen and the others debated whether to invite Gaara to Ōnoki’s proposed Kage Summit and argued over how harshly Kumogakure should be treated.
• Tobirama Senju and Tsunade reported that two humanoid creatures possessed vital signs and powers resembling Hashirama Senju’s, prompting the group to consider their connection to the Power of All Creation.
• Kitagawa Gen planned to study the Uzumaki Clan’s Mask Chamber and the Death God before attempting to revive the Fourth Hokage and find Rin Nohara.
• Isshiki manipulated Obito Uchiha into believing that investigating Kitagawa Gen and other evolved individuals would help him achieve evolution, and Obito resolved to follow the guidance he thought came from Rin.
• Kitagawa Gen studied the Mask Chamber records and considered traveling to the Land of Water to find Isshiki’s White Karma vessel, while Jiraiya proposed writing a profitable book about him.

Orochimaru and Black Zetsu discussed Akatsuki’s plans after Kitagawa Gen defeated Madara Uchiha’s Impure World Reincarnation body, while Naruto visited Kitagawa and Ino brought him food. The chapter ended with Obito Uchiha secretly entering Konoha, determined to act in Rin’s name.

• Orochimaru examined Madara Uchiha’s replacement body as he and Black Zetsu discussed Yin Yang Release, the Tailed Beasts, and their plans to exploit the Hidden Cloud and Mist.
• Orochimaru said he wanted to learn more about Madara Uchiha through Kimimaro, whom he considered very similar to Madara.
• Naruto visited Kitagawa Gen to complain that he had no one to train with, and Kitagawa said he had prepared training for Naruto and Sasuke.
• Ino arrived with food for Kitagawa, and Kitagawa teased Naruto about romance and the Uzumaki Clan’s future.
• Obito Uchiha quietly entered Konoha and vowed not to disappoint Rin.

Obito followed Rin’s guidance by secretly approaching Yakushi Kabuto in Konoha and requesting information on Sasuke, while Kitagawa Gen suspected Obito was acting under Isshiki’s influence and considered how to approach Otsutsuki Kaguya. Obito then traveled to the Land of Water to seek another person on Rin’s list of evolvers.

• Obito met Yakushi Kabuto in Konoha and asked him for information on Sasuke Uchiha, giving him one week to provide it.
• Yakushi Kabuto reported Obito’s visit to Kitagawa Gen, who wondered whether Isshiki had manipulated Obito and planned to use the situation to gain power.
• Kitagawa Gen considered whether to meet Otsutsuki Kaguya and began thinking through her possible motives and alliances.
• Obito arrived in the Land of Water, recalled Kitagawa Gen driving him away there, and set out to find another evolver Rin had guided him toward.