Chapter Summaries

Itachi, Yoya, Minato, Shamu, and Kimimaro coordinated their attacks against Kaguya Otsutsuki, disrupting her chakra with Six Paths Yang energy and forcing her toward an Expanding Truth-Seeking Ball. The chapter ended as Minato’s Sage Art-armored Yin Nine-Tails struck Kaguya and drove her into the sphere.

• Itachi’s Amaterasu and Yoya’s Susanoo assault damaged Kaguya’s robe, but her All-Killing Ash Bones nearly pierced Yoya’s armor.
• Minato created over a hundred Shadow Clones and attacked Kaguya with Sage Art: Nine-Tails Rasengan while she destroyed the clones with her claws and gray bones.
• Shamu and Minato used Flying Thunder God: Mutual Instantaneous Rotation Technique to switch positions, allowing Shamu to pierce Kaguya with a weapon infused with Six Paths Yang tailed beast Chakra.
• Kimimaro’s Ten Finger Drilling Bullets grazed Kaguya, and her swelling body produced a tailed beast aggregate that failed to catch the group.
• Kaguya drew more Chakra from those trapped under the Infinite Tsukuyomi and formed an Expanding Truth-Seeking Ball as the group prepared their strongest attack.
• Minato, Itachi, Yoya, and Shamu empowered the Yin Nine-Tails with Susanoo and Sage Art, then struck Kaguya and drove her into the Expanding Truth-Seeking Ball.

Uchiha Hikari reunited with Boruto after Shamu’s message restored their lost memories, including their shared past and her long search for him. Hikari kissed Boruto, leaving Naruto and Sasuke stunned, just as Sarada arrived and collapsed at the sight.

• Uchiha Hikari told Sasuke that Shamu had sent her to find Boruto, and Sasuke brought her through a space-time portal to Naruto’s courtyard.
• Boruto met Hikari, and Shamu’s Transcription Seal activated, delivering a message and restoring Boruto and Hikari’s lost memories.
• Boruto and Hikari remembered their time together, Hikari’s death, and her years searching for him across the Warring States Era.
• Hikari confronted Boruto for leaving her behind, and Boruto apologized and comforted her.
• Hikari kissed Boruto and demanded that he never leave her again, while Naruto and Sasuke watched in shock.
• Sarada entered the courtyard, saw Boruto and Hikari kissing, and collapsed.

Shamu reunited with Kisame and pregnant Kyoko, then investigated Hyuga Yuto’s altered memories and learned that Hagoromo Otsutsuki had intervened. As Shamu warned Minato that the moon’s people might target Hanabi, Haku admitted to Kimimaro that he wanted Shamu to need him forever but lacked the courage to pursue that happiness.

• Shamu told Kisame to stay with Kyoko and care for her until their child was born, then took Haku and Kimimaro back with him.
• Shamu arrived at the Shinobi Alliance front lines, where Hyuga Yuto reported that his memories had been altered and a signal flare was missing.
• Shamu broke the power sealing Yuto’s memories, restoring his recollection that Black Zetsu had killed Hyuga Sora and that Sora had risen again and altered his memories.
• Shamu told Minato that a force from the moon had scanned the Hyuga estate and suspected that its people would come for Hanabi’s eyes.
• Haku asked Kimimaro whether fighting for happiness could work, then confessed that he wanted Shamu to need him forever but lacked the courage; Kimimaro said there would be a way.

Shamu shared his power with Itachi, Yoya, and Kimimaro, then entered Six Paths Yang Mode and arranged to cooperate with Indra against Madara. The five allies prepared to confront Madara, whose Sword of Nunoboko and Truth-Seeking Orbs had returned.

• Shamu used a Shadow Clone to expend his stored Sage Mode, while his real body transferred ocular power to Itachi and Yoya and Chakra and physical energy to Kimimaro.
• Itachi and Yoya awakened stronger Rinnegan, Kimimaro developed an ash-black bone blade, and Shamu replenished his energy with Six Paths Yang Mode.
• Obito and Black Zetsu debated Shamu's power, then Obito agreed to cooperate with him after hearing a voice identify the energy as Asura's Yang Power.
• Madara absorbed vast amounts of Chakra but suppressed the chaotic consciousnesses within him, returning to his original appearance with the Sword of Nunoboko and nine Truth-Seeking Orbs.
• Shamu discussed matters with Indra, and Minato, Itachi, Yoya, and Kimimaro joined Shamu under senjutsu-enhanced Chakra cloaks.
• Shamu gave Truth-Seeking Orbs to Itachi and Yoya's compressed Susanoo weapons, preparing the five fighters to battle Madara.

Shamu used the Spirit Transformation Technique to free Hozuki Gengetsu and Mangetsu from enemy control, turning them into allies before targeting more reanimated shinobi. Black Zetsu learned that seven reanimated fighters had escaped control and ordered an assault on the Allied Shinobi Forces’ southern and eastern fronts while heading north to Madara.

• Shamu possessed Hozuki Gengetsu and forced him to perform the Impure World Reincarnation Release, freeing him from enemy control.
• Hozuki Gengetsu joined the Allied Shinobi Forces and used his Great Clam’s mist to disrupt the Hidden Mist Village’s reanimated army.
• Shamu freed Mangetsu, and Suigetsu embraced his brother after they realized they could fight together again.
• Disornas told Black Zetsu that Dan Katō and Shamu had freed seven reanimated shinobi from control.
• Black Zetsu ordered the remaining Impure World Reincarnation personnel abandoned and sent twenty thousand White Zetsu and zombie puppets to attack from the southeast.
• Black Zetsu headed toward the northern battlefield, where Madara was positioned to fight the Uchiha Clan.

Obito received Hagoromo Otsutsuki’s power, awakened the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, and briefly gained a Rinnegan before an unexpected presence emerged within his soul. As Madara prepared to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi and another Otsutsuki appeared, Shamu organized the Allied Shinobi Forces’ retreat and continued restoring Minato.

• Hagoromo Otsutsuki gave Obito Yin Power, restoring his limbs and awakening his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and Rinnegan.
• A man with Shamu’s hairstyle appeared within Obito’s soul, claimed he had won a bet, and Obito realized Hagoromo had intended to use him as a pawn.
• Shamu protected the Allied Shinobi Forces from the God Tree’s branches while channeling Nine-Tails Chakra into Minato, and Madara announced his plan to activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
• Shamu sensed a spatial-temporal fluctuation he suspected came from Isshiki or Golden Grape and used Ino’s Mind Transfer Technique to send instructions to the Allied Shinobi Forces.
• The forces began withdrawing under Shamu’s orders while Tenten and Ajisai prepared the Flying Thunder God Kunai, and Shamu continued restoring Minato for the coming battle.

After Shamu sacrificed himself to ensure Kaguya Otsutsuki’s death, the Allied Shinobi Forces mourned him and the Fourth Shinobi World War ended. The villages began cooperating against future Otsutsuki invasions, while Haku decided to seek Orochimaru’s help as Shamu’s revival remained uncertain.

• Uchiha Rikuto discovered that his Mangekyō Sharingan could summon Madara as an indestructible shadow and secretly suspected that Madara had survived.
• Kimimaro told Haku that Shamu would revive through his Karma mark, possibly after several years, and relayed Shamu’s advice about Haku’s feelings and identity.
• Haku decided to become a girl because that was what he wanted and agreed to go with Kimimaro to find Orochimaru.
• The war ended with Black Zetsu, Madara, and Kaguya Otsutsuki dead, most White Zetsu destroyed, and Obito no longer posing a threat.
• The Allied Shinobi Forces mourned their fallen, including Shamu, and the villages announced plans to end large-scale wars, cooperate, and prepare for future Otsutsuki invasions.
• The six great shinobi villages revealed the Celestial Organization, where top experts would share techniques and strengthen their abilities against the Otsutsuki Clan.

Shamu helped Rin and Kakashi grow closer, then gave Kakashi the Water of Life, restoring his body to around twenty years old. He returned to Orochimaru's Lab to check on Haku and learned that her body's catalyzation could finish ahead of schedule, while Kimimaro's reincarnation was planned for that night.

• Shamu teased Rin and Kakashi about kissing, then gave Kakashi the Water of Life.
• The Water of Life reversed Kakashi's hidden injuries and reduced his physical age to around twenty, and Rin and Kakashi thanked Shamu.
• Kakashi left with Rin to tell Hatake Sakumo about their relationship, while Shamu headed to Orochimaru's Lab to check on Haku.
• Kimimaro hinted that Haku liked Shamu, but Shamu did not realize what Kimimaro was trying to tell him.
• Orochimaru said Haku's catalyzation could finish ahead of schedule and planned Kimimaro's reincarnation for that night, while Shamu's Karma would need two more days to thaw.

Shamu used genjutsu to make Kakashi confess that he liked Rin, helping the two of them finally admit their feelings and kiss. The chapter ended with Shamu teasing them as Rin shyly turned back to him.

• Shamu used psychological suggestion and genjutsu to make Rin believe Kakashi hated her, and she broke down in tears.
• Kakashi caught Rin and insisted that he did not hate her, while Shamu pushed him to admit he liked her.
• Under Shamu's genjutsu, Kakashi confessed that he liked Rin, then realized he had spoken his true feelings.
• Rin told Kakashi she had always loved him, and Kakashi promised he would not run away anymore.
• Kakashi and Rin kissed while Shamu and Kimimaro watched, and Shamu teased Rin when she finally noticed him.

Naruto and Hinata became engaged at a Hyuga Clan ceremony while Shamu sensed a concealed scan from the moon. There, Hagoromo gave Toneri Hyuga Sora’s Byakugan and Hamura trained him in the temporary Tenseigan’s abilities, preparing him to capture Hyuga Clan members.

• Neji watched Naruto and Hinata exchange rings, and Shamu sensed a concealed scan from the moon targeting Hyuga Clan members, especially Hinata and Hanabi.
• Naruto and Hinata completed their engagement ceremony and shared food affectionately at the family banquet.
• Toneri learned that Hinata had become engaged to Naruto and reacted with anger, while Hagoromo and Hamura prepared him to awaken the Tenseigan.
• Hagoromo removed Hyuga Sora’s Byakugan and implanted them in Toneri so he could temporarily awaken the Tenseigan.
• Hamura guided Toneri through the Tenseigan’s abilities, including Chakra beads, attraction and repulsion, Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, and a golden sword that cut a massive crack through the moon.

Uchiha Shamu announced that the Uchiha Clan would leave Konoha and establish itself independently, blaming Sarutobi Hiruzen’s long history of suppressing the clan and manipulating the Hokage election. The announcement left Hiruzen facing a public political crisis as the elders reacted in shock.

• Jiraiya learned details about the Hokage election from Orochimaru’s side and suspected the Third Hokage had hidden information from him.
• Uchiha Shamu summoned a high-level meeting attended by Orochimaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Jiraiya, and the elders.
• Shamu declared that the Uchiha Clan would withdraw from Konoha and establish itself independently.
• Hiruzen challenged Shamu, arguing that a founding clan could not simply leave the village.
• Shamu accused Hiruzen of driving the Uchiha away through years of discrimination, mishandling Danzo’s crimes, and manipulating the Hokage election.

Jigen attacked Naruto, Sasuke, and Madara, but Shamu shielded the others and proved far beyond Jigen’s power. Shamu then restored Minato as a Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, while Yin Nine-Tails revealed that his memories ended at Shamu’s death.

• Jigen attacked, and Naruto, Sasuke, and Madara fought back while Shamu protected Boruto, Hikari, Minato, and the others with Susanoo.
• Jigen’s Black Rod barrage failed against Shamu’s golden Susanoo, and Jigen grew cautious as Naruto and Sasuke resumed their assault.
• Madara sensed that Shamu’s eye power surpassed the Rinnegan and felt immense bloodline pressure from him.
• Shamu pressed his palm against Minato’s abdomen and poured Nine-Tails Chakra into him, reinforcing the Four Symbols Seal.
• Yin Nine-Tails appeared in Minato’s consciousness and learned that this was another space-time where he had merged with Yang Nine-Tails inside Naruto.
• Yin Nine-Tails told Shamu that his memories ended when Shamu died, leading Shamu to suspect he had been copied from those memories.

Deepa and Boro infiltrated Orochimaru's lab, where Tenzō fought Deepa with Wood Release before Nagato emerged and restrained him with the Golden Wood Sealing Technique. Deepa was left bound in the transformed forest, while Boro continued toward his target.

• Boro and Deepa split up, with Boro heading for the database and Deepa for the cultivation tank.
• Deepa blasted through the Anbu's defenses until Tenzō drove the Anbu away and confronted him with Wood Release.
• Deepa overcame Tenzō's Wood Release attacks and withstood an Exploding Tag, leaving Tenzō in danger.
• An unknown fighter used Advent of a World of Flowering Trees to force Deepa back and transform the surrounding area into a forest.
• Deepa armored himself with carbon and charged into the forest, but the Golden Wood Sealing Technique bound him in chains-wrapped trees.
• Nagato stepped out after Deepa was tightly restrained.

After Hizashi struggled to manage the Hyuga Clan’s new Military Police Force duties, Shamu advised him to borrow Root operatives from Danzo for public security. Hizashi and Danzo agreed to the arrangement, each secretly expecting to use the other, while Hiashi encouraged Hizashi to build ties with Shamu.

• Hizashi told Fugaku that the Hyuga lacked enough personnel, and Fugaku directed him to Shamu for advice.
• Shamu suggested Hizashi ask Danzo to lend Root operatives, assigning them to public security so the Hyuga could focus on patrols.
• Hizashi returned to Hiashi, who approved the plan and urged him to cultivate a relationship with Shamu.
• Hizashi asked Danzo for thirty Root operatives, and Danzo agreed that they would follow Hizashi’s command.
• As Hizashi left, Danzo secretly planned to use Root’s entry to gain influence, while Hizashi privately regarded the operatives as a burden Danzo would have to take back.

Orochimaru explained that he was investigating the Sarutobi Clan and told Jiraiya that he had never been part of the plan, leaving Jiraiya heartbroken by Tsunade’s upcoming marriage to Dan Katō. Meanwhile, Shamu nudged Naruto and Hinata toward spending time together and urged Sasuke not to let important feelings go unspoken.

• Jiraiya deduced that Shamu had helped orchestrate the Sarutobi Clan purge and the revival of Kushina and Dan Katō, but Orochimaru said the coming enemy was none of his business.
• Orochimaru told Jiraiya that Tsunade and Dan Katō would marry in two months, and Jiraiya accepted that Tsunade had never considered him a romantic prospect.
• Shamu sent Naruto and Hinata to wash dishes together at a nearby stream, while Sasuke asked whether he had arranged the moment deliberately.
• Shamu told Sasuke that Itachi and Izumi had once let their feelings go unspoken and urged him not to wait too long to say what mattered.

The Shinobi World forces killed Chishiki and Yingshiki, while Hikari escaped through his light clone and reported that Shamu had isolated Shinobi Star from the universe. Yōshiki and Kongwu prepared to act against the barrier, and Shimei saw a chance to strike the souls of the fallen Divine Garden Clan.

• Suigetsu and Mangetsu scalded Chishiki with boiling steam, allowing Nagato, Gaara, Rasa, and Deidara to trap and vaporize him in an explosive sand sphere.
• Yingshiki split his shadow to crack Madara's Truth-Seeking Orb, freeing Hikari, who killed himself to send his intelligence away before Madara destroyed Yingshiki with lightning.
• Hikari reformed beside Yōshiki and reported that his clone had sent back no information; Yōshiki explained that Shamu's Spatial Barrier had cut Shinobi Star off from the universe and made Karma useless.
• Yōshiki declared he would oppose Shamu, and Kongwu agreed to accompany him, drawing a spatial symbol and charging the Plow with energy.
• The souls of the dead Divine Garden Clan members entered the passage to the Pure Land, where Shimei sensed an opportunity to ambush them.