Chapter Summaries

Naruto defeated Nagato’s Chakra Barrier, but Nagato summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path and attacked with the Ten-Tails’ shell. Naruto countered with an Armored Susanoo Nine-Tails and wounded the statue, causing Nagato to suffer backlash.

• Naruto’s Sage Art: Tailed Beast Bomb shattered Nagato’s Chakra Barrier and knocked him down.
• Nagato refused to accept defeat and summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, draining his life force.
• The statue attacked Naruto with its chain-bound fist, and Naruto formed an Armored Susanoo around Kurama’s Nine-Tails Chakra.
• Naruto’s Armored Susanoo struck the statue’s fist and then severed half its palm with a stronger slash.
• Nagato coughed up blood as damage to the statue caused him to suffer backlash.

Naruto defeated Nagato after a clash between their strongest attacks, destroying the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. Nagato died after asking Naruto to bring peace to the Ninja World, while Obito and Black Zetsu decided to activate their backup plan ahead of schedule.

• Nagato attacked Naruto with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's chakra cannons and chakra-draining chains, but Naruto broke free and wounded the statue with Sage Art techniques.
• Nagato unleashed a super-powered Chakra Cannon, and Naruto countered with Sage Art: Tailed Beast Six Paths Spiraling Sphere, destroying the cannon and collapsing the statue.
• Naruto approached the dying Nagato, who apologized to Konan, Yahiko, and Master Jiraiya before asking Naruto to promise to achieve peace.
• Naruto promised to prevent future war and pain, and Nagato died in Konan's arms.
• Obito and Black Zetsu watched from the shadows, and Obito decided to activate their backup plan ahead of schedule.

Naruto revived Nagato with the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu after defeating him, then urged him to pursue peace through understanding rather than force. Nagato accepted Naruto’s trust and resolved to join him.

• Obito and Black Zetsu planned to use Impure World Reincarnation on Uchiha Madara when an opportunity arose.
• Naruto revealed his Rinnegan and used the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu to restore Nagato’s soul and body.
• Nagato awoke, and Konan told him that Naruto had brought him back to life.
• Naruto explained that Nagato had pursued peace through the wrong path and asked him to help build peace through mutual understanding.
• Nagato’s hatred and confusion faded, and he resolved to trust Naruto and pursue peace with him.

Naruto revived Yahiko with the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu, reuniting him with Nagato and Konan. The four renewed their commitment to peace and prepared to face the threats still looming over the Ninja World.

• Nagato pledged to abandon his hatred and work for peace after Naruto helped him understand his ideals again.
• Naruto revealed Yahiko's preserved body and offered to revive him, explaining that Yahiko's soul could still return.
• Naruto used the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu to restore Yahiko, and Nagato and Konan embraced him in tears.
• Nagato introduced Naruto to Yahiko, who thanked Naruto and agreed to fight for peace alongside his companions.
• Naruto reminded them that Obito, Black Zetsu, the Akatsuki Organization, and the ongoing war remained threats, and the group vowed to face them together.

Naruto helped Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko reconcile and leave Amegakure’s ruins, then brought them to the Shinobi Alliance camp. He explained their past and asked the wary alliance to let them atone by fighting for peace.

• Black Zetsu tried to seize control of Nagato, but Naruto and Konan drove him off, and Obito and Black Zetsu escaped.
• Nagato thanked Naruto for helping him understand peace, and he, Konan, Yahiko, and Naruto set out for the Shinobi Alliance camp.
• Yahiko apologized to Nagato for the suffering he had endured, and Nagato promised they would pursue their dream together; Konan showed Yahiko the paper crane she had kept.
• The four arrived at the camp, where the ninjas reacted with suspicion to Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko, and Ōnoki demanded an explanation.
• Naruto told the alliance that Obito and Black Zetsu had manipulated Nagato, described Yahiko’s death and revival, and promised the three would atone through their actions.

Naruto persuaded the Ninja Allied Forces to trust Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko, then had Orochimaru inject them with Naruto Cells to increase their strength. He warned that the war was not over and ordered the alliance to stay together and prepare for Obito and Black Zetsu.

• Ōnoki agreed to trust Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko because Naruto vouched for them.
• Naruto introduced Orochimaru as a Konoha spy who had infiltrated the Akatsuki Organization alongside Kisame.
• Orochimaru injected Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko with Naruto Cells, and all three felt their Chakra and physical strength increase.
• Naruto warned the alliance that Obito and Black Zetsu could still attack, while Kakashi, Kushina, and Minato wondered what had changed Obito.
• Raikage A proposed splitting the forces to hunt Obito and Black Zetsu, but Naruto rejected the plan and ordered the alliance to stay united in camp and prepare defenses.

The Shinobi Alliance organized its defenses while Obito and Black Zetsu revived Uchiha Madara with Impure World Reincarnation. Madara broke Obito’s control and headed for the alliance camp, where Naruto identified him as the real Madara as he appeared before the assembled shinobi.

• Naruto advised the Kage to keep the alliance forces together and strengthen the camp’s defenses, and the villages assigned their shinobi specific duties.
• Obito and Black Zetsu used bound White Zetsu to revive Uchiha Madara in a hidden cave with the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
• Madara criticized Obito’s technique, then used Reanimation Jutsu: Release to sever Obito’s control over him.
• Madara retrieved his Flame Fan and left the cave with Obito and Black Zetsu to confront the Shinobi Alliance.
• Naruto sensed the approaching chakra, identified the figure as the real Uchiha Madara, and watched him appear on a mountain overlooking the camp.

The Four Kage launched a coordinated attack on Madara, but he easily countered them and revealed his Wood Release. As Ōnoki held Madara back with Dust Release, Gaara transformed into Shukaku and brought down a massive attack.

• Raikage A rushed Madara alone, but Madara dodged his strike, caught his wrist, and hurled him away.
• Ōnoki, Mei Terumi, and Gaara attacked Madara together, but he countered their techniques with Fire Release, Wind Release, and swift movement.
• Ōnoki used Dust Release to trap Madara, who summoned Wood Release trees to slow the barrier.
• Gaara called on Shukaku and transformed into his complete Tailed Beast form.
• Gaara slammed his enormous claw down toward Madara with Shukaku: Sand Burial.

Madara broke free of the Four Kage’s combined assault with Wood Release, injured Gaara and Raikage A, and summoned Susanoo. The Kage’s attacks barely damaged it, leaving them facing Madara’s overwhelming power.

• The Four Kage trapped Madara in a sand sphere and covered it with acid while Raikage A and Ōnoki prepared to strike.
• Madara summoned a Wood Dragon that shattered the trap, then hit Gaara with a Chakra beam and forced him out of his Tailed Beast Transformation.
• Madara created two Wood Clones to keep Ōnoki and Mei Terumi occupied while he attacked Raikage A, injuring him with the Flame Fan and a kick.
• Ōnoki used Dust Release against Madara, but Madara slowed it with Fire Release and escaped onto the Wood Dragon.
• Madara manifested a gigantic Susanoo, which struck Ōnoki down and withstood Mei Terumi’s acid and Gaara’s sand spear.

Madara defeated the Four Kage, but Naruto confronted him and demonstrated his power in Kurama Link Mode. Naruto then used Impure World Reincarnation to summon Hashirama Senju, leaving the two old rivals face to face on the battlefield.

• Madara completed his Susanoo, shattered the Four Kage's defenses, and left them badly injured and unable to move.
• Naruto stepped forward to protect the Four Kage and fought Madara with a Rasengan, which Madara countered with Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation.
• Naruto endured Madara's flames unharmed and challenged his strength, noting that Impure World Reincarnation limited Madara's vitality.
• Naruto performed Impure World Reincarnation using Hashirama Cells and a Naruto Cells clone, summoning Hashirama Senju.
• Hashirama recognized Naruto and Madara, then greeted Madara as the two former rivals faced each other.

Hashirama and Madara resumed their long-delayed battle, escalating from Wood Release and Susanoo clashes to their strongest techniques. Hashirama’s Sage Art began overpowering Madara’s Perfect Susanoo, leaving Madara shocked as the fight continued.

• Madara challenged Hashirama to settle the outcome of their battle at the Valley of the End, and Hashirama attacked with Deep Forest Emergence.
• Hashirama’s Wood Golem fought Madara’s Susanoo while Naruto and the Shinobi Alliance watched from the camp.
• Madara expanded Susanoo into its complete form and used fire against Hashirama’s Wood Golem, but Hashirama blocked the flames with Water Release.
• Hashirama entered Sage Mode and summoned True Several Thousand Hands, prompting Madara to answer with Perfect Susanoo.
• Hashirama used Topmost Manifestation of the Buddha, and its golden Sage Chakra cracked Madara’s greatsword and suppressed Perfect Susanoo.

Madara broke through Hashirama’s defense, reclaimed his Rinnegan from Nagato, and fled the battlefield to recover his full strength. Naruto restored Nagato’s sight, while Obito and Black Zetsu watched Madara’s unexpected move from a nearby forest.

• Hashirama broke Madara’s Perfect Susanoo and declared him defeated, but Madara refused to accept the loss and sensed the Rinnegan he had given Nagato.
• Madara charged into the Shinobi Alliance, forced past Hashirama and the alliance’s defenses, and tore the Rinnegan from Nagato’s eyes despite Konan and Yahiko trying to protect him.
• Naruto explained to Second Pillar that Madara needed to show his full strength, then used Six Paths Power to give Nagato ordinary eyes again.
• Madara told Naruto he would fight him after settling things with Hashirama, then left with the Rinnegan; Naruto stopped Hashirama from pursuing and said he had sent a Shadow Clone after Madara.
• Obito and Black Zetsu watched from a forest outside the battlefield as Obito wondered why Madara had suddenly charged toward the alliance.

Madara forced Obito to perform the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu and revived himself, then confronted Hashirama on the battlefield. Madara overwhelmed Hashirama’s strongest Wood Style technique by absorbing its Sage Chakra.

• Black Zetsu took control of Obito and forced him to use the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu, sacrificing his life to revive Madara.
• Madara removed the Rinnegan from Obito’s corpse and transplanted them into himself, while Naruto’s Shadow Clone found Obito and carried his body toward Konoha.
• Madara arrived at the battlefield and told Hashirama that Obito had been his backup plan.
• Hashirama attacked with Sage Art: Wood Style: True Several Thousand Hands, but Madara used Planetary Devastation to crush the trees.
• Madara used the Rinnegan to absorb the Buddha’s Sage Chakra until Hashirama’s technique vanished.

Madara defeated and sealed Hashirama, but Naruto revived Obito and returned his second Sharingan so Obito could face Madara with Double Kamui. As the Konoha Alliance prepared to fight, Obito declared he would atone for his sins and stop Madara.

• Madara overwhelmed Hashirama, sealed him in a scroll, and proclaimed that he would rule the Ninja World.
• Naruto explained that Madara had forced Obito to use Rinne Rebirth, then revived Obito with Impure World Reincarnation.
• Naruto returned Obito’s stored Mangekyō Sharingan, and Obito restored Double Kamui and vowed to make amends by stopping Madara.
• Sasuke, Itachi, Shisui, Hinata, Neji, Rock Lee, and Choji prepared their enhanced abilities for battle against Madara.

Naruto led the Konoha Allied Forces in an assault on Uchiha Madara, who countered their techniques with his Rinnegan and Susanoo. As Madara’s Perfect Susanoo threatened the battlefield, Obito phased through its defenses and attacked him with dual Kamui.

• Naruto ordered the Konoha Allied Forces to attack, and Sasuke opened with Amaterasu and Flame Release: Kagutsuchi - Black Flame Sword.
• Itachi tried to strike Madara with a Flying Thunder God Kunai and Tsukuyomi, while Shisui attempted to control him with Kotoamatsukami; Madara repelled both genjutsu attacks.
• Hinata and Neji used their Tenseigan techniques, but Madara blocked them with Planetary Devastation and summoned Susanoo.
• Rock Lee cracked Susanoo’s leg, Choji blocked its blade, and Kakashi cut its fist with Purple Lightning - Raging Storm Blade.
• Madara expanded Susanoo into its Perfect Form and attacked the allied forces, while Naruto’s Tailed Beast Bomb damaged one of its scythes.
• Obito used Kamui to phase through Susanoo and appeared before Madara, attacking him with a black Kamui claw.

Obito and the Konoha Allied Forces attacked Madara in coordinated waves, breaking Susanoo and destroying his Super Shinra Tensei. Madara launched wooden dragons at the group, and the battle continued as Obito and Sasuke began counterattacking.

• Madara tried to force Obito out of Kamui by twisting space, but Obito escaped and kept searching for an opening.
• Might Guy, Hinata, and Neji combined their attacks to crack Susanoo and weaken Madara's defenses.
• Madara unleashed poisoned Wood Release trees, but Naruto and the Konoha Allied Forces blocked and cut them down.
• Naruto coordinated the group to weaken Madara's Super Shinra Tensei, and their combined attacks let Naruto destroy the giant sphere with a Tailed Beast Bomb.
• Madara summoned cursed wooden dragons, and Obito shattered one dragon's head while Sasuke pulled another close and set it ablaze.

The Konoha Allied Forces defeated Madara’s wood dragons, then coordinated attacks that damaged his Susanoo despite his powerful barrier and defenses. After Madara countered with a Complete Body Susanoo and repelled their assault, Naruto called for a final combination technique, and Itachi and Shisui began restraining Madara with their strongest genjutsu.

• Itachi, Shisui, Hinata, Neji, Rock Lee, Choji, Kakashi, and Might Guy helped the Konoha Allied Forces destroy Madara’s wood dragons.
• Madara raised a massive Chakra Barrier that suppressed the Allied Forces’ Chakra, and Naruto assigned everyone roles in a coordinated assault.
• Naruto, Sasuke, and Obito attacked Madara’s Susanoo while Itachi and Shisui disrupted his senses, allowing the trio to shatter its barrier.
• Madara unleashed wooden spikes and absorbed Natural Energy, but Hinata and Neji defended the group and interfered with his absorption as four fighters attacked.
• Madara expanded his Susanoo into its Complete Body form and repelled Rock Lee, Choji, Kakashi, and Might Guy, leaving them injured.
• Naruto ordered the group to prepare a combination technique, and Itachi and Shisui used Tsukuyomi and Kotoamatsukami to restrain Madara.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Obito defeated Madara with their combined technique, but Black Zetsu urged Madara to absorb the incomplete Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. Madara began absorbing it and convulsed as the unstable Tailed Beast Chakra tore through his body.

• Hinata and Neji boosted Naruto, Sasuke, and Obito while Rock Lee, Choji, Kakashi, and Might Guy formed a defensive line.
• Naruto, Sasuke, and Obito combined their powers into the Six Paths: Kamui Amaterasu Tailed Beast Bomb and shattered Madara’s Susanoo.
• Madara fell wounded and nearly out of Chakra, but Black Zetsu appeared and offered him the chance to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Madara summoned the incomplete Demonic Statue of the Outer Path despite Black Zetsu’s warning that its unstable power might kill him.
• Madara began absorbing the statue, and its clashing Tailed Beast Chakras violently tore through his body.

Madara became an incomplete Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and used his Six Paths power to overwhelm the Konoha Allied Forces. As Naruto and Sasuke prepared to face him, Hagoromo Otsutsuki appeared and revealed his identity as the Sage of Six Paths.

• Madara stabilized his chaotic Tailed Beast Chakra and became an incomplete Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, gaining Six Paths-level power.
• Madara defeated Itachi, Shisui, Rock Lee, Choji, Kakashi, Might Guy, Hinata, Neji, Sasuke, and Obito, leaving Naruto as the only one still able to fight.
• Naruto used Shadow Clones and Yang Power to heal his companions, then stood with Sasuke to challenge Madara.
• Hagoromo Otsutsuki appeared on the battlefield and introduced himself to Madara as the Sage of Six Paths.

The Sage of Six Paths explained the origins of the Tailed Beasts, the conflict between Asura and Indra, and how Black Zetsu had manipulated Madara to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki. He gave Naruto and Sasuke Six Paths Power to help them stop Madara, and Sasuke’s Rinnegan transformed into its complete form.

• The Sage of Six Paths restrained Madara and explained how he and Hamura defeated the Ten-Tails, then described the opposing ideals of Asura and Indra and their descendants.
• The Sage of Six Paths revealed that Black Zetsu was created from Kaguya Otsutsuki’s will and had manipulated Madara to revive her and consume the Ninja World.
• Madara rejected the Sage of Six Paths’ explanation, insisting that the Infinite Tsukuyomi was the only way to end suffering.
• The Sage of Six Paths gave Naruto and Sasuke portions of his Six Paths Power and urged them to stop Madara.
• Naruto felt his Six Paths Power grow purer and stronger, while Sasuke’s Three-Tomoe Rinnegan transformed into its complete form.