Chapter Summaries

Rasa and Kakashi attacked Tobi, but his body phased through every strike. Kakashi recognized the ability as Kamui and realized they needed to keep attacking until its five-minute limit expired.

• Tobi fled while calling for Deidara and Scorpion to help him, and Rasa and Kakashi pursued him.
• Rasa used several Magnetic Release techniques against Tobi, but the golden sand passed through his body.
• Kakashi attacked Tobi with Purple Lightning, but his lightning also failed to hit him.
• After roughly three minutes of attacks, Kakashi recalled Naruto's information about Kamui and identified Tobi's phasing ability.
• Kakashi calculated that they needed to keep attacking for about two more minutes to test Kamui's five-minute limit.

Kakashi and Rasa kept attacking Tobi while Kakashi analyzed his Kamui-like ability. Tobi rescued Deidara, but Scorpion chose to stay in Sunagakure and renounce the Akatsuki Organization.

• Kakashi urged Rasa to keep attacking Tobi while they searched for a weakness in his ability.
• Tobi ran toward Deidara, and Sasuke used his Susanoo to block Rasa’s attack after Tobi redirected it toward him.
• Tobi transported Deidara into his Kamui Dimension, and Deidara asked him not to forget Scorpion.
• Tobi found Scorpion talking peacefully with his family, and Scorpion explained that he would remain in Sunagakure to atone for his past.
• Scorpion gave Tobi his Akatsuki Organization cloak and ring, declaring that he was now Sasori of the Red Sands of Sunagakure.

After Tobi escaped using Kamui, Naruto explained the ability and its weaknesses to the others. The group returned to Sunagakure, where Sasori was welcomed back and agreed to remain under confinement while reconnecting with his parents.

• Tobi packed Scorpion's cloak and ring, then escaped into the Kamui Dimension using his remaining Phasing time.
• Sasori told the group he knew little about Tobi, and Sasuke concluded that Tobi was an Uchiha with a powerful Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Naruto explained that Tobi's Kamui let him travel between dimensions and phase through attacks for up to five minutes, but prevented him from attacking while intangible.
• Naruto led the group back to Sunagakure, where Rasa, Chiyo, and Ebizo agreed to let Sasori return.
• Sasori offered to teach Sunagakure's puppet masters and chose to remain confined for several years, while his parents stayed with him for three weeks.

As Naruto prepared to leave Sunagakure, he created a lake and a vast green forest in the village’s barren center as a gift to its people. He then began working on a water circulation system to help the new oasis endure.

• Rasa hosted a banquet to celebrate the reconciliation between Sunagakure and Konoha, while Scorpion, Chiyo, and Gaara thanked Naruto for his help.
• The next morning, Naruto gathered the shinobi and led them to Sunagakure’s barren center, asking Rasa and Gaara to clear away the quicksand and dig a huge pit.
• Naruto used Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation to shape the pit’s foundation, then filled it with clear water using Water Style: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave.
• Naruto used Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence to grow hundreds of giant trees, plants, and natural pavilions around the lake, forming a green barrier across the desert.
• Naruto announced that he was not finished and planned to build an adaptive water circulation system for the oasis.

Naruto created a lasting oasis in Sunagakure and departed with Konoha's ninja, earning the village's gratitude. On the journey home, he gave Sasuke more Six Paths Power to help him adapt and awaken a true Rinnegan.

• Naruto grew trees into a green barrier around the lake, creating an oasis that Sunagakure's villagers celebrated and Rasa thanked him for.
• Naruto led Konoha's ninja away from Sunagakure as its leaders watched them depart, and Gaara revealed that Naruto had helped improve his relationship with Shukaku.
• Chiyo asked Sasori about reforming Sunagakure's puppet master system, and Sasori promised to contribute his Human Puppet techniques.
• Naruto gave Sasuke three times as much Six Paths Power as before and urged him to adapt to it to help awaken his Rinnegan.
• Naruto explained that Sasuke's Three-Tomoe Rinnegan was still evolving and told him to train its control on the journey back to Konoha.

Yugito Nii confronted Akatsuki members Hidan and Kakuzu in a canyon after luring them away from her mission. Hidan used his blood-based curse to injure her, and the fight continued with Yugito unleashed in her Two-Tails form.

• Hidan and Kakuzu tracked Yugito Nii to a canyon, where she revealed herself and attacked them with Fire Release.
• Yugito wounded Kakuzu with her claws, then lured Hidan into a trap and engulfed him in flames.
• Kakuzu extinguished the fire with Water Release, and Hidan struck Yugito and obtained her blood.
• Hidan activated his blood ritual and reflected his wounds onto Yugito as Kakuzu explained how the curse worked.
• Yugito transformed with Matatabi's chakra and tore open Hidan's chest, but Hidan wounded himself again and caused the same injury to her.

Yugito Nii and Matatabi fought Kakuzu and Hidan, but Hidan’s ritual curse overwhelmed Yugito despite her Tailed Beast transformation. Kakuzu and Hidan captured her and withdrew toward an Akatsuki base to extract the Two-Tails.

• Yugito transformed into Two-Tails Matatabi and damaged several of Kakuzu’s Earth Grudge Fear masks while battling his elemental attacks.
• Matatabi tried to flee toward Kumogakure, but Hidan’s ritual made Yugito feel the pain whenever he wounded himself.
• Yugito left Kumogakure’s intelligence code among the trees, then chose to turn back and fight alongside Matatabi.
• Matatabi formed a massive Tailed Beast Bomb as Hidan completed his ritual and pierced his own heart, causing Yugito to collapse unconscious.
• Kakuzu bound Yugito with specially made handcuffs, and he and Hidan left for an Akatsuki base to extract the Two-Tails.

Kumogakure discovered evidence that the Akatsuki had captured Yugito, prompting the Raikage to send Killer B after her and demand intelligence from Konoha. At the Akatsuki base, the members began extracting the Two-Tails from Yugito as she prepared to release Matatabi.

• Kumogakure patrol ninjas found Yugito’s clothes, blood, and traces of her battle with the Akatsuki, then reported that she had gone missing.
• The Raikage learned Yugito had likely been captured and ordered Killer B to search for her while demanding urgent intelligence from Konoha.
• Kakuzu and Hidan brought the unconscious Yugito to the Akatsuki base and contacted Pain.
• Pain gathered the Akatsuki members and ordered them to begin the Illusion Dragon Nine Seals to extract the Two-Tails intact.
• As the sealing began, Yugito woke and urged Matatabi to escape, intending to undo her seal and release the Two-Tails.

The Akatsuki extracted the Two-Tails Matatabi from Yugito Nii, killing her, while Killer B and Kumogakure discovered the aftermath. Raikage A ordered Killer B to stay in Kumogakure until Konoha's intelligence arrived, and vowed to avenge Yugito himself.

• Pain's Deva Path directed the Akatsuki members as the Phantom Dragon Nine Sealing Jutsu devoured the Two-Tails Matatabi's Chakra and killed Yugito Nii.
• Kakuzu and Hidan took Yugito's corpse and escaped before Kumogakure's search party reached the base.
• Killer B found the traces of Yugito's Tailed Beast extraction and returned to Kumogakure to report to Raikage A.
• Raikage A warned Killer B that the Akatsuki targeted Tailed Beasts and ordered him to remain in the village until Konoha's intelligence arrived.
• Mabui cautioned Killer B about the Jashin Cult's secret arts, and Killer B agreed to wait while Raikage A vowed to avenge Yugito.

Hidan and Kakuzu attacked the Temple of Fire to capture Jirōbō for his bounty, but Jirōbō’s powerful Sage Art forced them into a prolonged battle. Kakuzu drained Jirōbō’s remaining Chakra and bound him alive for delivery, while the other monks escaped.

• Kakuzu took Hidan to the Land of Fire to hunt Jirōbō, a former Guardian of the Twelve worth thirty million ryō.
• Jirōbō sensed the attackers and ordered Sora to evacuate the monks through a secret passage before the temple gates were destroyed.
• Jirōbō blasted Hidan into a wall with Welcome: Thousand-Armed Kill, but Hidan recovered and Kakuzu joined the fight with his masked monsters.
• Hidan used his blood ritual to make Jirōbō suffer his own injuries while Kakuzu’s elemental attacks weakened the monk’s defenses.
• Kakuzu paralyzed Hidan with lightning, drained Jirōbō’s remaining Chakra, and bound him in a cocoon to preserve his bounty.

Hidan and Kakuzu killed the Temple of Fire's abbot, Jirōbō, before escaping Konoha Anbu. After Naruto reported his mission to Tsunade, he shared detailed intelligence on the Akatsuki Organization with her to distribute to villages that had Jinchuriki, leaving the villages better prepared for future attacks.

• Hidan killed Jirōbō with his Jashin ritual while Kakuzu gathered the Temple of Fire's gold statues, and the pair escaped when Konoha Anbu arrived.
• Naruto and his companions returned to Konoha and reported to Tsunade that Gaara had been protected, Sasori had returned to Sunagakure, and Deidara and Tobi had escaped.
• Tsunade told Naruto that Yugito Nii and Jirōbō had been captured by the Akatsuki Organization, then received confirmation from the Mercenary Bond that both were dead.
• Naruto wrote a guide describing the Akatsuki Organization's members and abilities, and agreed to share it with every village that had Jinchuriki.
• Tsunade ordered the Anbu to distribute Naruto's intelligence, while Naruto expected the Akatsuki Organization to face greater difficulty capturing Tailed Beasts.

Suigetsu, Jugo, and Kimimaro arrived at Konoha seeking refuge after Kabuto recruited them and sent them with his token. Orochimaru tested their abilities and was impressed by their potential.

• Suigetsu questioned whether he and Jugo could safely enter Konoha, while Kimimaro vowed to protect Jugo.
• Kabuto had discovered the three shinobi across the Ninja World and persuaded them to join his side.
• Kabuto secretly asked Orochimaru to assess the trio, and Orochimaru approved of Kabuto’s choices.
• Orochimaru tested Suigetsu, Jugo, and Kimimaro and was pleasantly surprised by their special abilities.

Kimimaro, Suigetsu, and Jugo arrived in Konoha with Kabuto Yakushi’s token to meet Naruto and seek a place in the village. After encountering Zabuza and Haku on the way, they reached the Hokage’s Office, where Suigetsu identified Kabuto as their guide.

• Orochimaru sent Kimimaro, Suigetsu, and Jugo to Konoha to meet Naruto, leaving their acceptance to Naruto’s judgment.
• Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane stopped the three at the gates, then recognized the Flying Thunder God Kunai and escorted them inside to find Naruto.
• Suigetsu recognized Zabuza while he was shopping with Haku and declared that he intended to claim Zabuza’s Kubikiribōchō someday.
• Izumo explained how Zabuza and Haku had earned Konoha’s acceptance and warned the newcomers not to offend Naruto.
• At the Hokage’s Office, Tsunade sent an Anbu to fetch Naruto and asked who had sent the three; Suigetsu answered that it was Kabuto Yakushi.

Naruto brought Hozuki Suigetsu, Jugo, and Kimimaro Kaguya to a secluded forest to test whether they could join Konoha. He set them against his father, Minato Namikaze, and the fight continued as Minato evaded their attacks.

• Tsunade recognized that Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi were not truly Rogue Ninja, and Naruto arrived at the Hokage's Office.
• Hozuki Suigetsu told Naruto that he, Jugo, and Kimimaro Kaguya wanted to join Konoha after Kabuto recruited them.
• Naruto took the three to a secluded forest and said their performance in a test would determine whether they could stay.
• Naruto brought Minato Namikaze to be their opponent, surprising Suigetsu and Jugo while Kimimaro charged in confidently.
• Minato evaded Kimimaro's attacks and Suigetsu's water bullets, then tried to strike Suigetsu, who turned his body to water.
• Suigetsu called on Jugo to use his ability as the fight continued.

Jugo fought Minato Namikaze in Sage Transformation but was defeated by his own redirected attack. Minato then faced Kimimaro and Suigetsu, who teamed up against him, and the battle continued after Kimimaro activated the Earth Cursed Seal: Stage One.

• Naruto encouraged Jugo to unleash his power, and Jugo entered Sage Transformation to attack Minato Namikaze.
• Minato countered Jugo's strikes with Rasengan techniques, then used Flying Thunder God: Lightning Arrow to redirect Jugo's Lotus Unconnected Cannon and knock him out.
• Naruto carried the unconscious Jugo away while Minato turned to Kimimaro and Suigetsu.
• Kimimaro activated Earth Cursed Seal: Stage One despite Suigetsu's warning about its risks.
• Kimimaro and Suigetsu attacked Minato together, but Minato used Flying Thunder God to evade them and reappeared at the edge of the training ground.

Minato defeated Kimimaro and Suigetsu in a training-ground battle, then offered them advice on improving their abilities and teamwork. The three accepted their defeat and showed admiration for Minato, while Naruto had already treated Jugo.

• Kimimaro activated his Earth Cursed Seal: State Two and continued attacking Minato, while Suigetsu joined in with a Water Dragon Bullet.
• Minato used Flying Thunder God and a flash grenade to evade their attacks, but held back and let them recover their sight without seriously injuring them.
• Kimimaro unleashed several Bone Pulse dances, including Dance of the Bracken, but Minato teleported behind him and knocked him unconscious with a hand chop.
• Suigetsu surrendered, and Jugo helped the unconscious Kimimaro up after Naruto finished treating him.
• Minato praised the trio's coordination and potential, then advised Kimimaro to study tactics and teamwork, Suigetsu not to rely on Water Transformation, and Jugo to control his Cursed Seal power.

Naruto welcomed Suigetsu, Jugo, and Kimimaro into Konoha and gave them injections of Naruto Cells to address their health problems. Kimimaro’s body recovered and Jugo gained control over absorbing Natural Energy, while Suigetsu remained to receive his gift.

• Naruto approved Suigetsu, Jugo, and Kimimaro’s performances and officially welcomed them into Konoha.
• Naruto injected Kimimaro with Naruto Cells, greatly improving his recovery, Chakra, and ability to withstand the Shikotsumyaku.
• Naruto advised Kimimaro to discard the bones he used instead of putting them back into his body, and Kimimaro thanked him.
• Naruto injected Jugo with Naruto Cells, which let him control when and how much Natural Energy his body absorbed.
• Jugo celebrated that he could now master Sage Transformation without losing control.

Naruto strengthened Suigetsu and formed Hawk Team with Suigetsu, Kimimaro, and Jugo as members of Konoha. When Fuu arrived in Konoha for the Chunin Exams, Kakuzu and Hidan found they had missed their chance to capture her and considered attacking the village.

• Naruto's cells enhanced Suigetsu's strength, chakra, and resistance to Lightning Release, though extreme heat could still harm him.
• Naruto named Suigetsu, Kimimaro, and Jugo Hawk Team and assigned them to assist Konoha's Leaf Department Ninja on missions.
• Naruto learned that Fuu, the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, was among the Chunin Exams participants and asked Tsunade to notify him when she arrived.
• Root ninja gave Hawk Team basic patrol assignments as the three settled into Konoha.
• Fuu and her teammates entered Konoha after showing their exam credentials to Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane.
• Kakuzu and Hidan realized Fuu had entered Konoha and discussed forcing their way in to capture her.

Kakuzu and Hidan abandoned their attempt to capture Fuu and planned to target her after she returned to Takigakure. In Konoha, Naruto welcomed Fuu and promised her protection, then arranged for several powerful Konoha genin to enter the Chunin Exams.

• Kakuzu warned Hidan that he could be killed if his body was scattered and persuaded him to report to their leader before pursuing Fuu in Takigakure.
• Fuu arrived at the Hokage's Office with her teammates, and Tsunade asked her to stay so she could meet Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Naruto met Fuu, learned Takigakure had brought her to Konoha to escape the Akatsuki, and offered to let Konoha protect her after the Chunin Exams.
• Naruto told Tsunade that protecting Jinchuriki would help keep the Tailed Beasts from falling into the Akatsuki's hands.
• Naruto asked Tsunade to enter Jugo, Suigetsu, and Kimimaro in the Chunin Exams alongside Yuki Haku, Karin Uzumaki, Konohamaru, Moegi, and Udon.

The new Chunin Exams began in Konoha, with Shikamaru organizing a field of unusually powerful contestants from several villages. The first test opened with one-on-one elimination matches, and Kimimaro quickly defeated his Amegakure opponent.

• Kimimaro, Suigetsu, and Jugo wondered why Naruto had asked them to enter the Chunin Exams, while Karin and Yuki Haku formed a temporary team.
• Shikamaru reviewed the participants, including the powerful Sand siblings and the Hawk Team, then arranged the exam format as chief examiner.
• Tsunade announced the start of the Chunin Exams, and Rock Lee and Neji explained that the first test would be individual elimination matches.
• Kimimaro faced an Amegakure ninja and defeated him by destroying his Water Clone, finding his true body, and holding a bone sword to his neck.