Chapter Summaries

Shamu arranged for Naruto and Sasuke to reunite over food while he prepared to address Danzo with Konan. After learning of Yahiko’s death and Nagato’s injuries, Jiraiya rushed back to Konoha to confront the situation, while Naruto and Sasuke enjoyed their carefree friendship.

• Shamu asked Naruto to keep their recent experience secret, then sent an Uchiha clansman to fetch Sasuke and told Naruto that Tsunade had healed Sasuke’s hand.
• Konan told Jiraiya that Hanzo and Danzo had betrayed Akatsuki, leading to Yahiko’s death and Nagato’s crippling.
• Jiraiya vowed to make the Third Hokage imprison Danzo, while Konan warned she would act herself if justice took too long and then disappeared.
• Jiraiya decided to bring Konan and Nagato back and hurried toward Konoha.
• Shamu reunited Naruto and Sasuke over Savory Sauce Pancakes, invited Naruto to dinner at the Uchiha grounds, and vanished after his paper crane trembled.

Zetsu watched Hidden Mist Village’s tsunami devastate Cloud Village’s fleet and decided to tell Obito that Itachi and Shisui were on the battlefield while concealing his suspicions about Flying Waterfall. In Konoha, Orochimaru proposed letting Hidden Stone Village forces cross the border to provoke a clash with the Uchiha Clan, and the Third Hokage agreed to contact the Tsuchikage as Orochimaru returned to his laboratory.

• Zetsu observed the tsunami destroy Cloud Village ships and considered whether Flying Waterfall was working for Hidden Mist Village or pursuing his own plan.
• Zetsu decided to keep his suspicions from Nagato for now and report Itachi and Shisui’s presence to Obito, hoping the Uchiha would be weakened.
• Spies spread news of Cloud Village’s losses, and Cloud Village split its fleet into batches, slowing its advance toward Hidden Mist Village.
• Orochimaru told the Third Hokage that the Uchiha force was at Four-Way Road and proposed allowing about two hundred Hidden Stone Village forces through Konoha to draw the Uchiha into a fight.
• The Third Hokage agreed to notify the Tsuchikage, while Orochimaru left for his laboratory.

Hizashi and Hiashi discussed Shamu’s warning, the Hyuga’s mysterious connection to the moon, and the danger Obito posed to the Uchiha’s relocation. The Uchiha announced they were leaving Konoha, prompting public uproar and alliance offers from three great villages as the clan prepared to depart.

• Hizashi told Hiashi what Shamu had revealed, and they considered whether his warning concerned the Hyuga clan members on the moon.
• Hiashi and Hizashi agreed that Obito might exploit the Uchiha’s move to attack them and told the Hyuga clan to be cautious.
• White Zetsu overheard Hiashi and Hizashi’s conversation and carried the intelligence away with the Mayfly Technique.
• The Uchiha posted a notice announcing their departure from Konoha, while Konoha approved the move and retained the clan’s land rights.
• Konoha’s villagers focused on the Uchiha’s claim that they had not received fair treatment, and many blamed the Third Hokage for the disputed Hokage election.
• Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure announced alliances with the Uchiha as clan members packed and prepared to leave.

Shamu discovered that Naruto’s Shadow Clones had begun transmitting the pain of their injuries back to him and taught Naruto how to use them safely. Naruto and Sasuke then tested their strengthened abilities, ending with Sasuke collapsing after using Amaterasu.

• Sasuke destroyed Naruto’s Shadow Clones, and Naruto staggered as he felt the pain they had suffered.
• Shamu tested a Shadow Clone and explained that Naruto had likely been spared its side effects by Asura’s influence.
• Shamu taught Naruto to cancel Shadow Clones before they took serious damage and warned that creating them would now require more Chakra.
• Naruto and Sasuke fought with their strengthened powers, as Naruto’s Nine-Tails Cloak blocked Sasuke’s fireball and Chidori while Susanoo stopped Naruto’s Rasengan.
• Naruto severed the burning part of his Nine-Tails Cloak to escape Amaterasu, while Sasuke collapsed after the technique left him bleeding and in pain.

After Haku confessed to Shamu, Shamu told him to grow older and understand his feelings before reconsidering. At a family dinner, Tsunade learned about the confession and advised Haku to take his time and keep spending time with Shamu.

• Shamu caught Naruto, Sasuke, and Kimimaro eavesdropping after Haku asked whether Shamu liked him as he was.
• Shamu announced that the Otsutsuki had been dealt with and arranged a family dinner, asking Naruto and Sasuke to notify their families and friends.
• Haku told Kimimaro that Shamu had asked him to distinguish love from gratitude and wait until he grew up before considering his confession again.
• Naruto and Sasuke agreed to keep Haku's confession private and went to invite everyone to dinner.
• At the Uchiha Clan Grounds, Haku explained the situation to Tsunade, who advised him to take things slowly and continue getting along with Shamu.

Rock Lee and Guy killed Rikishi with Night Guy, then Kazuki restored them. Shamu supplied Sage Art Chakra to the battlefield, allowing Hashirama to overwhelm Boshiki as Madara realized the power came from the Star God level.

• Rock Lee and Guy used Night Guy to destroy Rikishi, but Rikishi's final counterattack killed them both.
• Minato brought their remains to Kazuki, whose Sharingan restored Rock Lee and Guy.
• Shamu activated the Yachihoko marks and sent Sage Art Chakra to Naruto, Sasuke, Neji, Kimimaro, Haku, Itachi, Shisui, Madara, and Hashirama.
• Madara kept Hikari trapped inside shrinking layers of Truth-Seeking Orbs while checking on him with Limbo Clones.
• Hashirama used the Sage Art Chakra flowing through his mark to strike Boshiki, then smashed him into fragments with Wood Release and the Daibutsu.
• Madara looked toward Shamu and recognized the power of the Star God level.

The Uchiha helped secure the Cloud Village outpost after defeating Sasori, and Yugito and Killer B prepared to press the attack on the Hidden Mist islands. Meanwhile, Shamu, disguised as Flying Waterfall, learned that the two Jinchuriki had set out and planned to confront Killer B with his disciple.

• Itachi explained that Sasori had been burned to death and that his Kazekage puppet would be taken back as a trophy.
• Yugito and Killer B decided to advance while Shisui agreed to leave the outpost in the Uchiha's care.
• Shamu, disguised as Flying Waterfall, told Naoya that his organization had spies in the Cloud Village and that two allies and his disciple were expected to arrive.
• Flying Waterfall learned that Yugito was heading for the Hidden Mist outpost while Killer B was advancing alone toward Tsuzawa Island.
• Flying Waterfall ordered Naoya to withdraw scouts near Yugito and said he and his disciple would confront Killer B and try to capture him alive.

Uchiha Yoya and Yugito learned that the Third Hokage had died and that Konan was traveling with Uchiha forces as their ships approached the Land of Fire. Shamu welcomed the arriving Hyuga refugees and prepared to meet the ten steamships sent by the Land of Lightning.

• Yoya and Yugito discussed the Uchiha’s purchase of land and ships from the Land of Water and the Land of Lightning.
• Messenger birds brought Yoya and Yugito reports of the Third Hokage’s death and Konan’s association with Uchiha forces.
• Itachi told Shamu that the Hyuga clansmen had arrived, and Shamu welcomed them as family.
• Shamu appointed Hyuga Teru acting captain of the Hyuga unit and asked Itachi to find Uchiha who could help the newcomers settle in.
• Hyuga Teru used his Byakugan to spot ten unflagged steamships approaching, and Shamu recognized them as the Uchiha’s ships.

Team 7 stopped at a tea shop in the Land of Tea, where Hinata tried fried stinky tofu for the first time and discovered she loved it. Naruto’s attentiveness embarrassed Hinata, while Sasuke noticed their growing closeness as the team rested and ate.

• Hinata used her Byakugan to find a tea shop three kilometers ahead, and Team 7 stopped there for food and rest.
• Naruto ordered stinky tofu, but changed his mind when he remembered Hinata disliked its smell; Hinata agreed to try it after the auntie recommended it.
• Naruto prepared a piece of stinky tofu for Hinata and fed it to her, and she enjoyed it enough to finish her serving and order more.
• Naruto wiped oil from Hinata’s mouth, making her blush when she realized he had used the same chopsticks to feed her.
• Sasuke watched Naruto and Hinata exchange affectionate gestures, then ate his own serving of stinky tofu as the three enjoyed their meal.

Victor’s plot to seize the vessel ended with the spacecraft crashing, while Shikamaru prepared for the coming events and Konoha’s operatives captured Ao. Kashin Koji confronted the group but was swiftly sealed and unmasked by the unfamiliar blond Anbu.

• Victor watched the spacecraft’s navigation fail and its altitude drop as it carried the vessel toward a forest near Konoha.
• Dr. Katasuke presented his prosthetic arm prototype to Shikamaru, who secretly kept Konoha’s recovery efforts and other plans concealed while arranging to notify Naruto.
• Jigen had Victor killed by Kashin Koji, then ordered the deaths of anyone who had witnessed the spacecraft; he later told Amado that a hidden traitor had caused the crash.
• Konohamaru and Mugino escaped the robots’ encirclement with Konoha’s intelligence and reinforcements, then encountered Ao, who demanded the data from the spacecraft.
• An unfamiliar blond Anbu knocked out Ao and led Konohamaru and Mugino away, but Kashin Koji intercepted them and the Anbu immobilized him with the Four Symbols Seal.
• The Anbu removed Kashin Koji’s mask, and someone remarked that he looked quite similar.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata introduced themselves to Shingo, who was secretly Minato, and shared their dreams and skills. Minato saw Naruto use the Rasengan and revealed its original, absurdly long name, leaving the group surprised.

• Minato asked Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata to introduce themselves and state their dreams, and Naruto and Sasuke both said they wanted to kill Obito.
• Hinata hesitated to reveal her dream, while Minato noticed her feelings for Naruto and wondered whether Shamu had arranged for them to be together.
• Minato asked the three to describe their best ninjutsu before combat training the next day and assured Naruto that no Anbu were watching.
• Naruto demonstrated the Rasengan with help from a Shadow Clone, and Minato formed one too, impressing Sasuke and making Hinata nervous about Naruto's strength.
• Minato told them the Fourth Hokage had originally named the technique the Light Wheel Cold Fruit Automatic Whirlwind Jiraiya Twin-Style Sphere, before his wife changed it to Rasengan.

Shamu realized the Sarutobi Clan was testing Orochimaru’s willingness to protect them, then proposed using the dead Hyuga Branch Family members to abolish the Main Family and Branch Family system. Orochimaru agreed to consider the plan, and Shamu prepared to remove Hizashi’s Byakugan and Caged Bird Seal before attempting to revive him.

• Shamu concluded that the Sarutobi Clan was exploiting the Third Hokage’s death to test Orochimaru and buy time to regain influence.
• Orochimaru examined the dead Branch Family members and explained how the Caged Bird Seal destroyed the Byakugan and nearby cranial nerves.
• Shamu suggested removing the seal-bearing tissue and Byakugan from the dead before reviving them, and revealed two Sharingan for the plan.
• Shamu proposed ending the Hyuga Main Family and Branch Family system, with some Branch Family members potentially joining the Uchiha nation.
• Orochimaru understood the political opportunity, and Shamu instructed him to begin by removing Hizashi’s eyes and seal-bearing cranial nerve tissue.

Shamu explained the Otsutsuki threat and his plans to Minato and Orochimaru, then discussed Orochimaru’s experiments and a way to detect White Zetsu. The chapter ended with Shamu deciding to let Orochimaru use Impure World Reincarnation for Kakashi.

• Orochimaru arrived and complained to Minato about being burdened with Hokage administration, while Shamu encouraged him to recruit assistants for his new laboratory.
• Shamu told Minato and Orochimaru about the Otsutsuki, Obito’s plan, the danger to Naruto, and the need to prepare their forces; he also sent Minato to take the bridge mission and earn money from Gato.
• Orochimaru described his attempts to create a suitable vessel, including experiments with cells from Jūgo, Kabuto, Hashirama, and Minato, while Shamu urged him to include cells suited for Sage Mode.
• Shamu warned Minato and Orochimaru that White Zetsu could be hidden throughout Konoha using the Spore Technique, and Orochimaru proposed using diluted Natural Energy from Jūgo to expose them.
• Shamu learned that Kakashi had repeatedly asked Orochimaru for Impure World Reincarnation, and he decided they would grant Kakashi’s request.

Naruto and Sasuke attacked Boshiki but were quickly overwhelmed, revealing the gulf between them and a higher-ranking Otsutsuki. Madara entered the battle space, where Boshiki exploded in a blast of gathered energy, leaving Madara, Minato, and Itachi expecting an even greater threat.

• Naruto and Sasuke launched Sage-enhanced attacks at Boshiki, who absorbed their blows and struck them down after revealing a body formed from extracted vitality.
• Uchiha Kei switched Naruto and Sasuke out of the arena before Boshiki could finish them, and the two realized how far they were outmatched.
• Madara entered the battle space after studying Boshiki's regenerative abilities and suspected he could draw energy from the ground.
• Boshiki heated up, burst into flames, and exploded with immense force, while Madara escaped by switching places with a Limbo Clone.
• Madara, Minato, and Itachi remained wary despite the Shinobi World's victory because they expected an even greater trouble to arrive.

Shamu enjoyed a day of snacks and shopping with Haku and Kimimaro, then spotted Sasuke and Karin spending time together. Meanwhile, Shimei remained trapped in the interspace, powerless to recover until Yōshiki arrived.

• Shamu shared takoyaki and chilled milk tea with Haku and Kimimaro, then led them through the crowded street to eat snacks and shop for clothes.
• Haku hid Shamu and Kimimaro when Sasuke and Karin walked by together, chatting and eating rice cakes.
• Shamu learned from Haku that Karin had wanted to date and that Sasuke had recently begun seeking her out, but he chose not to interfere.
• Shimei realized Shamu had destroyed his body, leaving him without the energy he needed to recover, and he could not risk taking souls from the Pure Land.
• Shimei decided to remain hidden in the interspace and wait for Yōshiki to arrive.

Shamu’s Yachihoko marks empowered his allies, turning several battlefield clashes into decisive victories against the Ōtsutsuki. The battles converged on Chishiki, where Minato brought Gaara, Rasa, Nagato, and Deidara to support Suigetsu and Mangetsu.

• Sasuke used Sage Art Lightning Release to break Tsuchishiki’s earthen armor, and Naruto’s Sage Art Rasenshuriken reduced him to dust before Sasuke burned away the remains.
• Shisui trapped Fūshiki in a genjutsu, and Itachi killed her with Amaterasu while she remained unaware of her death.
• Haku froze Yunshiki and Ranshiki, allowing Kimimaro’s Ten Finger Drilling Bullets to shatter them.
• Neji ground Enshiki into dust with Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, while Yoya used his boosted speed and blade to cut down Ginshiki and Wushiki.
• Suigetsu and Mangetsu kept Chishiki occupied with their increasingly hot, unstable water construct, and Minato brought Gaara, Rasa, Nagato, and Deidara to join their fight.

Shamu explained to Madara why he needed to preserve his humanity, then prepared to travel back to the Warring States Era to recover Madara’s three younger brothers. Madara took him to the old Uchiha clan grounds and recalled how their deaths had shaped his desire for peace.

• Madara confronted Shamu about spreading rumors, while Izuna revealed that stories paired Shamu with several people.
• Shamu warned Madara that focusing only on strength could erode his humanity and urged him to spend time with others.
• Shamu said he planned to travel through time and space alone to retrieve Madara’s three younger brothers, and Madara agreed to show him where they were buried.
• Madara led Shamu to the old Uchiha clan grounds and explained how his brothers and Hashirama’s younger brothers had died during the conflict between the Uchiha and Senju.
• Madara recalled that he had wanted more of his clan members to survive when he first began hoping for peace.

After being burned by Itachi’s Amaterasu, Obito accepted that his single Mangekyō left him vulnerable and decided to retrieve his other Sharingan from Kakashi. Obito found Kakashi at the Memorial Stone and reached for him while Kakashi remained unaware.

• Obito returned to the Kamui Dimension after Itachi’s Amaterasu burned him, and he used Izanagi to survive at the cost of his left Sharingan.
• Zetsu warned Obito that one Mangekyō was limiting him, and Obito decided he needed to take back the eye he had given Kakashi.
• Kakashi visited Rin’s grave, cleaned the nearby graves, and reflected on Konoha’s recent attack and the Uchiha Clan’s troubles.
• Obito entered Konoha undetected and went to the Memorial Stone, where he expected to find Kakashi.
• Kakashi considered getting his restless Sharingan examined as Obito silently reached toward him.

Orochimaru declared the Sarutobi Clan members who had left Konoha rogue ninja, while offering those who changed their surnames a share of the clan’s property. After Jūgo’s birds uncovered a mechanical spy fly linked to Jigen, Shamu warned Orochimaru of the Otsutsuki’s threat before helping Kakashi revive Hatake Sakumo.

• Orochimaru branded the Sarutobi Clan members who had left Konoha rogue ninja and offered the remaining members property if they abandoned the Sarutobi surname.
• Jūgo brought Orochimaru and Shamu two mechanical flies his birds had found, revealing that someone was spying on Konoha.
• Shamu identified the flies as Otsutsuki technology and explained that Jigen was an injured but formidable threat hiding somewhere in the Shinobi World.
• Shamu warned Kakashi that Hatake Sakumo would remain revived for only seven days, then performed the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
• Hatake Sakumo appeared before Kakashi, who greeted his father.

Itachi returned and watched Sasuke and Naruto spar, then intervened and told Sasuke he would stay with the Uchiha clan until they withdrew from the Land of Radiance. Naruto learned Sasuke would leave in about three months, while a secret organization in Amegakure discussed Minato’s resurrection and decided to build its strength.

• Sasuke and Naruto sparred at the training ground, using ninja tools, Shadow Clones, the Sharingan, and a Rasengan as their stamina dwindled.
• Itachi appeared between them, stopped the fight, and helped Sasuke stand after Sasuke exhausted himself.
• Itachi told Sasuke and Naruto that he had returned and would stay with the clan until its members withdrew from the Land of Radiance.
• Itachi said Sasuke would probably leave with the clan in three months, leaving Naruto and Sasuke unhappy about their coming separation.
• In Amegakure, a secret organization confirmed Minato Namikaze had been resurrected and speculated that Orochimaru was responsible.
• The person on the stone chair ordered the organization to build up its strength because Orochimaru could not be won over.