Chapter Summaries

Nawaki taught Moegi Kazamatsuri to awaken Wood Release in Sea Buckthorn City, a thriving settlement and Konoha forward observation post. After gathering intelligence near Sunagakure, Gaara returned to the city and encountered surprising news.

• Nawaki watched Moegi Kazamatsuri successfully use Wood Release for the first time and praised her talent.
• Nawaki explained that Moegi's Senju Clan ancestry gave her a high chance of possessing Wood Release.
• Sea Buckthorn City grew into a well-powered, leafy settlement that attracted civilians seeking better living conditions.
• Gaara investigated Sunagakure and gathered intelligence, including witnessing Rasa being scorned by the villagers.
• Gaara returned to Sea Buckthorn City and found that surprising news awaited him.

Gaara reunited with Haku and Kimimaro in Sea Buckthorn City and learned that Lord Senyo had returned to Konoha, while sharing news of Rasa’s repeated loss of control over Shukaku. After a celebratory hot pot gathering in Konoha, Naruto left to ask his mother about making Hinata’s hair bun.

• Gaara returned to Sea Buckthorn City and met Haku and Kimimaro, who told him that Lord Senyo had returned to Konoha and that Lord Minato would take them back the next morning.
• Gaara told Haku and Kimimaro that Rasa could not control Shukaku and that the tailed beast had recently rampaged in Sunagakure.
• Kimimaro reminded Gaara that Lord Senyo had said Gaara was more valuable than Shukaku, and Gaara agreed.
• Senyo and the others finished a lively hot pot gathering in Konoha, where clan members recognized him despite his disguise.
• Naruto held Hinata’s hand, promised to make her a beautiful hair bun, then ran off to ask his mother why everyone had reacted strangely.

Senyo returned to the clan grounds and reunited with Karin, while Sasuke discovered that Karin was dating Senyo and Zhiyu was dating Ruri. Senyo escorted Karin home, reassured her that he would not leave again, and promised to take her shopping the next day.

• At a fork in the road, Senyo sent Sasuke back with Ruri and Zhiyu while he escorted Karin and the others.
• Zhiyu told Sasuke that Karin was dating Senyo, and Ruri revealed that Zhiyu was her girlfriend.
• Ruri urged Sasuke to accept the relationships, leaving him worried that Karin would tease him as his master's wife.
• Senyo walked Karin home, where she asked if she was too fat and confessed that she had missed him.
• Senyo told Karin he liked her as she was, promised not to leave again, and said they would buy her new clothes the next day.

After Senyo returned to Konoha, Karin went home and told her mother, Mio, that she and Senyo were together. Mio welcomed the news and encouraged Karin to build their relationship as they wished, leaving Karin grateful and more deeply attached to Senyo.

• Karin found Mio making Crystal Cake in their peaceful home and hugged her from behind.
• Mio realized Karin had eaten hot pot with Senyo and asked about their relationship.
• Karin told Mio that she and Senyo were already together, and Mio reacted with surprise and relief.
• Mio embraced Karin and told her to get along with Senyo in whatever way they liked.
• Karin thanked her mother and went to her room while Mio continued making pastries.

After waking from absorbing five years of memories, Senyo learned about Konoha’s growth and the people who had come to see him. His clone in Kirigakure also caught up with Karatachi Yagura on the village’s recovery and its trade with Konoha.

• Ruri told Senyo that Karin, Sasuke, Gaara, Kimimaro, Haku, the Fourth Hokage, and Kabuto had come looking for him while he slept.
• Senyo ate with Ruri and Zhiyu as Ruri described Konoha’s economic growth, reforms, and the founding of Sea Buckthorn City.
• Senyo’s clone regained consciousness in the Mizukage’s office and exchanged information with Karatachi Yagura.
• Karatachi Yagura explained that Kirigakure had avoided the Fourth Shinobi World War and was rebuilding its strength through increased trade with the Land of Fire.

Senyo warned Karatachi Yagura that the Ōtsutsuki Clan threatened the Shinobi World and said he planned to unify it to build strength against them. Karatachi Yagura listened as Senyo rejected peaceful development in favor of integrating the entire Shinobi World.

• Karatachi Yagura described Kirigakure's shortage of powerful fighters and Kumogakure's probing attacks after capturing Matatabi.
• Senyo told Karatachi Yagura that a hidden enemy was stronger than him and that he could not yet reveal himself.
• Senyo explained that the Ōtsutsuki Clan coveted Shinobi Planet and could invade it.
• Karatachi Yagura asked whether Senyo intended to pursue peaceful development, and Senyo said he wanted to unify the Shinobi World and turn its resources into combat strength.

Senyo told Karatachi Yagura that the gap between the Land of Water and the Land of Fire could make the people of Water consider unification, while promising not to use force. After meeting with his allies, Senyo shared what he learned on his journey through time and space with Orochimaru, who became fascinated by the Shintei-shiki Clan and the Starry Sky Divine Position.

• Senyo asked Karatachi Yagura to compare the living conditions of the Land of Water with those of the Land of Fire, prompting Yagura to reflect on the disparity.
• Senyo told Karatachi Yagura that unification was not his decision alone and promised he would never threaten the Land of Water with force.
• Senyo left Yagura through his shadow, then sent clones to meet Gaara, Karin, and Minato while his true body went to Orochimaru's laboratory.
• Senyo told Orochimaru about his journey through time and space, his attempt to seize Plow, and his encounter with Uchiha Natsuki from another time and space.
• Senyo explained the Shintei-shiki Clan and the Starry Sky Divine Position, and Orochimaru reacted with intense excitement.

Senyo visited Orochimaru, who hinted at an important experiment, while his clone watched Gaara and Kimimaro spar before reuniting with them and Haku. Senyo noticed how much the others had grown and learned that Haku still preferred wearing dresses in daily life.

• Orochimaru said he needed to accelerate his research, and Senyo assured him Konoha's progress would bring his hopes to fruition.
• Senyo asked Orochimaru about an important experiment, and Orochimaru led him toward the inner laboratory.
• Senyo's clone arrived at the Uchiha Clan training ground as Gaara and Kimimaro finished their fast-paced sparring match.
• Gaara embraced Senyo, Haku took hold of his arm, and Kimimaro respectfully bowed to him.
• Senyo remarked on Gaara's growth and Haku's unchanged appearance, then asked Haku why he was not wearing a dress.
• Haku said his ronin outfit was more convenient in Sea Buckthorn City, and Senyo asked all three what had changed over the past years.

Karin left the Barrier Division and reunited with Senyo, who took her for a walk around town. She wanted to stay by his side instead of working, but Senyo urged her to keep her independence, and they headed off to find fried rice cakes.

• Karin hurried out of the Barrier Division after advancing her skills in Fuinjutsu and barrier techniques.
• Karin ran into Senyo, embraced him, and agreed to take a walk and eat with him.
• Karin asked Senyo if she could stay by his side every day, and he told her to continue working in the Barrier Division and keep her sense of self.
• Karin smelled fried rice cakes nearby, and Senyo carried her toward the food stall.

Senyo learned that Orochimaru had created Hashirama No. 1 Agent, a serum derived from Hashirama Cells that might be safe for Tsunade and Nawaki. He agreed to bring Karin for human testing, then his clone took her through Konoha, where they stopped at a familiar shop.

• Senyo met Nawaki in Orochimaru's laboratory and saw that he had grown into a young man.
• Orochimaru explained that Hashirama No. 1 Agent contained powerful Yang Release Chakra, though its cellular will remained dangerous for people outside the Senju bloodline.
• Orochimaru reported that the agent showed strong compatibility with Tsunade's and Nawaki's blood, as well as Nagato's, Kushina's, Karin's, and Mio's.
• Orochimaru asked Senyo to oversee human experiments with Tsunade and Nawaki, and Senyo agreed to have his clone bring Karin.
• Senyo's clone walked with Karin through Konoha and stopped at the shop where Senyo had once bought her clothes.

Senyo took Karin shopping and teased her when she invited him to watch her change, but she grew bashful when he accepted. After Karin modeled a bold outfit, Senyo used a Silent Blur Barrier to isolate them before she backed down and he sent her to try on more clothes.

• Senyo led Karin to the women's clothing section and picked an outfit for her to try on.
• Karin invited Senyo into the fitting room, then nervously stopped him when he took her up on the offer.
• A store clerk reminded Senyo that the fitting rooms were for one person, so he waited outside while Karin changed.
• Karin emerged in a halter top, shorts, and long socks, and Senyo praised her appearance.
• Senyo pulled Karin close and cast a Silent Blur Barrier, but Karin insisted she was still his obedient little girl, so he released her and told her to try on more clothes.

Orochimaru explained how he and Tsunade had modified her Hundred Healings Mark to combine natural energy with Chakra, giving her Sage Chakra and continuous recovery without consuming her life force. Senyo discussed the technique’s limits with them and resolved to master the Byakugou Seal and develop more Chakra nature transformations.

• Orochimaru explained that curse marks carved into Tsunade’s Hundred Healings Mark let her use natural energy to form Sage Chakra and heal without sacrificing her life force.
• Tsunade activated the Hundred Healings Sage Art, and Senyo praised her improved strength, defense, and recovery.
• Tsunade explained that the technique consumed too much Chakra to sustain, and Orochimaru confirmed that the experiment aimed to increase her Chakra limit.
• Senyo proposed learning the Byakugou Seal and developing more Chakra nature transformations, despite Tsunade warning him about the difficulty.
• Tsunade agreed to organize relevant materials for Senyo to study and offered to help with anything he could not understand.

Senyo reunited with Tsunade and Karin before Orochimaru led them to the Limb Regeneration facilities. In the inner lab, Senyo met Jugo and inspected tanks holding complete human bodies, though he recognized none of them.

• Senyo's clone returned with Karin, and Tsunade teased Senyo about their relationship before he turned the joke back on her by mentioning Dan Katō's age.
• Tsunade led the group onward, and Orochimaru began explaining Senyo's task for the day.
• Senyo and Karin followed Orochimaru into the Limb Regeneration facility, where he learned that the limbs sold for at least five million ryō each.
• Orochimaru led Senyo, Karin, and Tsunade to another room, where Jugo was checking data on tanks containing complete human bodies.
• Jugo greeted Senyo joyfully, and Senyo examined the preserved strangers but recognized none of them.

Senyo began preparing to revive Scorpion’s parents and Gaara’s mother, Karura, before returning to Konoha after five years away. There, Minato showed him a report on the Land of Fire’s temples and their Warrior Monks, who protected nearby communities in exchange for supplies.

• Orochimaru showed Senyo the nutrient tanks containing Scorpion’s parents and Karura and said they were ready to be revived.
• Orochimaru advised Senyo to revive them before conducting Tsunade’s experiments, and Senyo agreed to begin.
• Senyo’s clone entered Konoha openly, stunned the Anbu guards, and went to the Hokage’s Office.
• Senyo found Minato reviewing documents and asked why he had been summoned.
• Minato gave Senyo a report listing more than three hundred temples in the Land of Fire and describing how Warrior Monks protected nearby villages in exchange for food and necessities.

Senyo and Minato discussed disputes between villagers and Warrior Monks over farmland, which had surfaced as Konoha’s roads and patrols improved security. Senyo ordered Konoha to formalize land use, reclaim excess temple land, and punish monks who caused trouble, while leaving the daimyo in place as long as he obeyed.

• Minato explained that Konoha’s search for sites for long-distance communication stations had uncovered Warrior Monks enclosing large areas of land and disputes with nearby villagers.
• Senyo concluded that the monks had exploited their status to seize land and oppress villagers, and agreed that Konoha should intervene.
• Senyo ordered Konoha to recognize the villagers’ cultivated land, assign temples land according to their needs, and reclaim all excess land for Konoha.
• Senyo directed Konoha to inspect the land regularly, return any excess to village use, and kill Warrior Monks who caused trouble.
• Minato asked whether Konoha would move against the Daimyo’s Mansion, and Senyo said the daimyo could remain as long as he followed orders.

Senyo urged Minato to have Ajisai and Tenten try learning the Flying Thunder God Technique and sent him to retrieve Sasori and Chiyo for Orochimaru’s laboratory. At the Daimyo’s Mansion, Kazuma and Jirō pressed the Daimyo to prepare for Konoha’s growing power, while the Daimyo remained cautious about their proposal.

• Senyo argued that Ajisai and Tenten should try the Flying Thunder God Technique despite their limited Chakra, and Minato accepted his reasoning.
• Senyo told Minato to retrieve Sasori and Chiyo and take them to Orochimaru’s laboratory, and Minato vanished using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
• An adviser told the Daimyo that Kazuma had arrived with Jirō, and the Daimyo left his entertainment to meet them privately.
• Jirō urged the Daimyo to prepare for Konoha’s growing influence and the possibility that the Land of Fire could come under Konoha’s control.
• Kazuma remained loyal to the Daimyo’s claim of authority over shinobi, while Jirō rejected centralizing power and reflected on the destruction of Asuma’s clan and the loss of Konoha’s support for the Temple of Fire.

Kazuma and Jirō sought the daimyo’s support for their plan against Konoha, but he refused to commit and warned his aide to keep their meeting secret. Jirō kept a way back to monastic life, while Kazuma chose to proceed with Obito’s plan despite the risks.

• Jirō accompanied Kazuma to meet the daimyo, hoping to draw his attention to their cause and secure his support.
• The daimyo denied knowing Kazuma and Jirō or their intentions, then ordered his aide not to reveal their meeting to Konoha.
• Jirō told Kazuma that the daimyo was waiting to see results and would remain safe regardless of how events unfolded.
• Jirō said he could return to being a monk if their plan failed, while Kazuma admitted he could not abandon the years he had spent pursuing Konoha’s destruction.
• Kazuma decided to follow Obito’s plan, determined to inflict devastating losses on Konoha even if they could not destroy it.

Minato brought Sasori and Chiyo to Orochimaru's laboratory, where Orochimaru summoned Sasori's parents and Karura using Impure World Reincarnation. Senyo began transferring Reiko's soul into her prepared clone, and the chapter ended with her soul successfully entering it.

• Minato told Sasori and Chiyo that Senyo had returned with their parents' bodies and brought them to watch the resurrection.
• Orochimaru summoned Sasori's parents and Karura with Impure World Reincarnation, using three members of the Sarutobi Clan as sacrifices.
• Senyo began the Dragon Life Reincarnation Technique on Reiko's clone while Orochimaru released Reiko's Reanimation Jutsu Body.
• Senyo watched Reiko's soul leave her reanimated body and enter the prepared clone.

Senyo revived Reiko and Fushi, then brought Gaara to meet his resurrected mother, Karura. Karura recognized Gaara as her son, and he wept as they reunited.

• Reiko awakened in confusion, mistook Chiyo for her younger mother, and reunited with Sasori.
• Senyo revived Fushi while Orochimaru released the Impure World Reincarnation, and Kabuto Yakushi and Sasori moved the newly revived parents to another room.
• Senyo took Gaara to the laboratory to surprise him with Karura, whom Senyo had revived.
• Gaara recognized Karura as his mother, and Karura stroked his cheek and told him he had grown.
• Gaara cried and called Karura mother as they reunited.

Senyo restored Karura and reassured Gaara, then joined Tsunade, Nawaki, Karin, and Orochimaru as Orochimaru prepared to test Hashirama Number One. The chapter ended with Tsunade learning that the experiment had no safety procedure and that Senyo would resurrect anyone who died from a bad reaction.

• Senyo drew life energy from Karin and told her to drink Water of Life, but she postponed it.
• Gaara reunited with Karura and silently vowed to give everything to Senyo.
• Senyo joked with Tsunade about Rasa and praised Karin, while Orochimaru prepared medicine for Tsunade and Nawaki.
• Orochimaru told Tsunade and Nawaki to sit down for injections of Hashirama Number One.
• Orochimaru explained that he would simply inject them and observe their reactions, adding that Senyo could resurrect them if anything went wrong.