Chapter Summaries

Sasori reunited with his resurrected parents by appearing as a child, and promised Reiko he would no longer make her sad. Meanwhile, Orochimaru operated on Karin and secretly used Senyo's Sharingan solution on her eyes, while Black Zetsu learned the latest reports and headed toward Sunagakure.

• Reiko mourned Sasori's suffering, and Fushi comforted her by reminding her their family was together again.
• Sasori appeared in his childhood form, embraced Reiko, and promised not to make her sad anymore.
• Orochimaru put Karin under genjutsu for surgery and used Senyo's Sharingan solution to try to stimulate her eyes.
• White Zetsu reported that Uchiha Senyo had driven Obito away, Elder Kazuo's group had passed through Sunagakure, and the other groups had joined Konoha.
• Black Zetsu asked whether Obito had appeared, then sent the White Zetsu to new surveillance tasks and headed toward Sunagakure.

Sunagakure Kazekage Pakura faced the threat posed by Elder Kazuo's betrayal and Uchiha Senyo's strength. Black Zetsu proposed using Impure World Reincarnation to summon Sunagakure's first two Kazekage, and Pakura left the proposal under consideration.

• Pakura revised Sunagakure's patrols, barriers, and supply routes while she and Baki discussed ways to counter Senyo.
• Pakura confronted Black Zetsu over concealing Senyo's strength, and he claimed he had not expected Senyo to enter the battlefield.
• Black Zetsu argued that Senyo would take the field and hinted that he could temporarily revive the dead for battle.
• Black Zetsu revealed his Impure World Reincarnation technique and proposed reviving First Kazekage Retto and Second Kazekage Shamon.
• Pakura asked what materials the technique required, and Black Zetsu offered to provide them while leaving someone for her to contact.

White Zetsu Obito returned to Konoha looking as he had at thirteen and asked to see Minato. Minato brought Kakashi to meet him in the prison, where Obito greeted them excitedly.

• White Zetsu Obito entered Konoha’s expanded outer city and marveled at its unfamiliar shops and technology.
• At the inner city gates, Anbu detained Obito when the village barrier found no record of his Chakra, and he identified himself as Uchiha Obito.
• In Suna City, Kakashi continued recording information from the surrendering Sunagakure forces while thinking of returning to Rin.
• Minato arrived and told Kakashi that a thirteen-year-old version of Obito had come to Konoha seeking him and Rin.
• Minato brought Kakashi to the prison, where Obito saw them and greeted them excitedly.

Minato and Kakashi brought a teenage-looking Obito to Uchiha Senyo after the boy claimed he had died at Kannabi Bridge and denied being the Obito who attacked Rin. Senyo questioned him under genjutsu, and the chapter ended with Senyo considering a possible explanation for the two Obitos.

• White Zetsu Obito told Kakashi and Minato that he had died at Kannabi Bridge and would never hurt Rin.
• Minato told Kakashi that Obito's identity had to be reported to Konoha's current leader, so they went to find Senyo.
• Minato and Kakashi informed Senyo that a boy resembling thirteen-year-old Obito had appeared in Konoha and claimed to be Obito.
• Senyo questioned White Zetsu Obito under genjutsu, and the boy said the Obito who had attacked Karin was Obito but not himself.
• Senyo noticed the boy's agitation and, after he returned to a blank state, came up with a possible explanation.

After Zero-Tails devoured Juushi, it restored Obito and revealed that Obito remained connected to the Box of Ultimate Bliss, while his eyes could only evolve with Tailed Beast Chakra. Obito restarted Ancor Vantian and agreed to head toward the battle between Konoha and Sunagakure before pursuing the Tailed Beasts.

• Zero-Tails told Obito that it had devoured Juushi, gained a complete personality, and could supply dark Chakra, but Obito still needed to remain near the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
• Obito learned that dark Chakra could restore and stimulate his Mangekyō Sharingan, but Tailed Beast Chakra was necessary to evolve his eyes; Zero-Tails also revealed that another version of Obito had separated from him.
• Zero-Tails warned that Obito's information was leaking and told him to get Ancor Vantian moving, so Obito retrieved the Box of Ultimate Bliss and used its energy to relaunch the aircraft.
• Obito explained that taking the Nine-Tails from the Fourth Hokage would be difficult, and he chose to wait until the war between Konoha and Sunagakure ended before seeking other Tailed Beasts.
• Zero-Tails agreed to watch the battle at Sunagakure with Obito and secretly assessed Obito's soul talent.

Senyo learned that White Zetsu Obito was a separate consciousness with memories ending at the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, distinct from the Obito who became Madara’s accomplice. Kakashi was left to decide whether to keep him imprisoned or let Rin know he was alive.

• White Zetsu Obito told Senyo that he had separated from the other Obito after the latter wished to the Box of Ultimate Bliss, and gave Senyo his location north of the Land of Fire.
• Senyo sent Minato to find and kill the other Obito, then explained White Zetsu Obito’s identity and history to Kakashi.
• Senyo told Kakashi that White Zetsu Obito was not dangerous and left it to Kakashi to decide whether he could leave prison or see Rin.
• White Zetsu Obito argued with Kakashi and demanded to see Rin and visit the Uchiha clan compound, but Kakashi refused and left him in the cell.
• White Zetsu Obito worried that Kakashi might never bring Rin to see him and lay down in the cell.

Jigen reviewed Sunagakure’s reconnaissance footage but rejected Uchiha Senyo as a vessel and directed Victor to seek funding through Kumogakure. At the Konoha outpost, Itachi showed Sasuke his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan before Neji summoned Sasuke for an urgent mission.

• Victor showed Jigen footage gathered by Sunagakure’s surveillance equipment and explained Kara’s need for funds and suitable vessels.
• Jigen judged Senyo unsuitable and told Victor to contact Kumogakure, warning him not to approach Black Zetsu.
• At the Konoha outpost, Sasuke pressed Itachi for answers about their recovered health, and Itachi said he could explain only with his Master’s permission.
• Itachi revealed his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan to Sasuke, who recognized that its pattern combined Itachi’s and Fugaku’s former patterns.
• Neji arrived and assigned Sasuke an urgent mission as other shinobi rushed out of the outpost.

Kakashi sought advice from Minato about the newly split-off Obito, then told Rin what happened and agreed to visit him with her. Meanwhile, Neji, Sasuke, and Gaara headed toward a Sunagakure weapons-production base to check for and intercept retreating personnel.

• Minato told Kakashi to trust Senyo’s judgment and decide for himself how to handle Obito.
• Kakashi went to Konoha Hospital and explained Obito’s split personality to Rin, who described how trauma and his White Zetsu body had produced a separate person.
• Rin agreed to see Obito, reassured Kakashi of her feelings, and went with him to visit their teammate.
• In the Land of Wind, Neji briefed Sasuke and Gaara on their mission to check whether Sunagakure had evacuated a weapons-production base and intercept anyone left behind.
• Neji used Byakugan to locate scattered Sunagakure personnel, and Gaara sped up their Sand Mat.

Karin woke after her eye surgery and shared an intimate, playful morning with Senyo before going to shower. In Konoha, Kakashi and Rin released White Zetsu Obito from prison and asked what he planned to do next.

• Karin woke beside Senyo and realized she no longer needed glasses after her surgery.
• Senyo helped Karin dress, kissed her, and teased her before telling her to shower and change for lunch.
• White Zetsu Obito waited eagerly in his cell for Rin to visit.
• Rin asked Kakashi to open Obito's cell, and Kakashi led them out of the prison while holding Rin's hand.
• Kakashi asked Obito what he planned to do next.

White Zetsu Obito visited his grandmother’s grave with Kakashi and Rin, then told Senyo that his life was fading and asked to be planted beside her after his death. Senyo revealed that Uzumaki Kushina had been revived, but Obito died before he could meet her.

• White Zetsu Obito asked Kakashi and Rin to accompany him to the Uchiha cemetery, where he grieved at his grandmother’s grave.
• Obito’s aura weakened, and he asked Kakashi to take him to Senyo, then requested a private conversation.
• Obito told Senyo that he would soon disappear and asked him to plant his body beside his grandmother’s grave.
• Senyo revealed that Uzumaki Kushina had been revived, and Obito wept with relief and regret that he had never apologized to his teacher and Kushina.
• Obito thanked Senyo and died as his White Zetsu body transformed into a tree beside the house.

Senyo brought Kakashi, Rin, Minato, and Kushina to Obito’s grandmother’s grave, where they learned the thirteen-year-old Obito’s consciousness had faded into a tree. The group mourned his passing and heard that he had been happy Kushina was alive and wanted to apologize to her and Minato.

• Senyo ordered Yusuke to transplant the tree formed from White Zetsu Obito beside Obito’s grandmother’s grave.
• Senyo sent a clone to Orochimaru’s laboratory and retrieved the damaged Mangekyō Sharingan, which Orochimaru had repaired with the Water of Life.
• Kakashi and Rin waited in the Uchiha Clan Compound and concluded that Obito’s separated personality might disappear.
• Senyo gathered Kakashi, Rin, Minato, and Kushina, and Kakashi explained how the thirteen-year-old Obito had arrived in Konoha in a White Zetsu body.
• Senyo told the group that Obito’s consciousness had dissipated and that he had become the small tree beside his grandmother’s grave.
• Senyo said Obito had been glad Kushina was alive and had wanted to apologize to her and Minato, and Minato replied that Obito had nothing to apologize for.

Senyo tried to restore Obito’s Mangekyō Sharingan and memories to the tree White Zetsu Obito had become, but saw no response. Meanwhile, Pakura prepared Sunagakure for a desperate stand, and Kurotsuchi moved to contain growing unrest among Iwagakure’s forces.

• Senyo inserted Obito’s Mangekyō Sharingan into the White Zetsu tree, used the Star of Bonds to merge Obito’s memory fragment and chakra into it, and left when the tree showed no reaction.
• Pakura ordered Baki to request aid from Kumogakure, spread rumors in Iwagakure, sell intelligence about Senyo, and ask Black Zetsu to revive the First and Second; she also allowed Sunagakure personnel to surrender if necessary.
• Sunagakure withdrew from the fighting near Suna City and concentrated its forces in Arasuna City while Konoha gathered intelligence and surveyed the terrain.
• Deidara flew to Konoha to tell Sasori about his marriage to Kurotsuchi, while Kurotsuchi stayed behind to carry out Ōnoki’s mission.
• Kurotsuchi learned that Sunagakure’s rumors and news of Senyo’s return were stirring doubts among Iwagakure’s forces, so she told Kyogan to gather the squad leaders.

Deidara flew to Konoha to visit Sasori and discovered that Orochimaru had made Sasori a new child-sized human body. After giving Sasori wedding candy, Deidara left to seek a faster ride back to the front lines.

• Deidara practiced compressing Dust Release as he flew toward Konoha.
• Deidara visited Sasori's factory and found Sasori in a small, child-sized body.
• Sasori explained that Orochimaru had made him a new body, and Deidara learned that Sasori's mother, Reiko, had returned and was caring for him.
• Deidara gave Sasori wedding candy and told him he had married Kurotsuchi.
• Sasori suggested Deidara ask the Fourth Hokage to take him to the front lines, and Deidara agreed.

Takigakure’s young leader Shibuki agreed to send Kagen and Yōrō to Konoha to trade some of the dangerous Hero’s Water for resources. Fū insisted on joining them, and the group prepared to leave with a small gourd of the water.

• Kagen and Yōrō told Shibuki that Takigakure’s poverty and lack of resources left them with few ways to develop.
• Yōrō proposed approaching Konoha to trade the Hero’s Water, and Shibuki agreed after discussing its risks and side effects.
• Shibuki assigned Kagen and Yōrō to take some Hero’s Water to Konoha.
• Fū demanded to accompany Kagen and Yōrō, and Shibuki allowed her to go despite their concerns about her being the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki.
• Shibuki gave Kagen a small gourd of Hero’s Water and told the group to prepare for the journey.

Minato learned that information about Senyo had reached the black market and that opposition to Konoha’s alliance was growing in Iwagakure. While enjoying a date with Karin, Senyo said the Land of Wind war would end soon and that Iwagakure would not have time to disrupt Konoha’s gains.

• An Anbu told Minato that Senyo’s return and battlefield impact had been publicized, while rumors in the Land of Earth urged Iwagakure to break its alliance with Konoha.
• Minato contacted Senyo through Inoichi’s mind transmission rather than interrupting his time with Karin.
• Senyo sent a Shadow Clone to the Hokage’s Office and asked his clan member to summon Minato there.
• Senyo told Karin that the war would end soon and that Iwagakure’s dissent would not have time to change its course.

Senyo and Minato planned a surprise attack on Arasuna City, while Sunagakure revived the First and Second Kazekage. Retto demanded to know what was happening from the current Kazekage, Pakura.

• Senyo told Minato that he would lead an attack on Arasuna City at midnight, with Minato bringing five hundred elites and Naruto.
• Minato agreed to gather the shinobi and arrange preparations with Tsunade.
• Black Zetsu brought Disonas and two White Zetsu to Sunagakure to perform the Reanimation Jutsu.
• Disonas revived the First Kazekage, Retto, and the Second Kazekage, Shamon, using the White Zetsu as sacrifices.
• Retto silenced Shamon and asked Pakura what was happening.

Pakura revived Retto to help Sunagakure fight Konoha, and Retto questioned the village’s defeat and learned about Uchiha Senyo’s Susanoo. After dismissing Black Zetsu and Disonas, Retto remained inside Sunagakure as they failed to monitor him through the village’s barrier.

• Pakura told Retto that Konoha had invaded the Land of Wind and introduced Black Zetsu and Disonas as the people who revived him.
• Pakura explained that Uchiha Senyo had a two-hundred-meter Susanoo and had defeated Sunagakure’s army of ten thousand, prompting Retto to question why she did not use Sand Manipulation.
• Shamon revealed that Pakura had Scorch Release, and Pakura explained that the previous Kazekage had become Shukaku’s Jinchuriki before being taken away and used to attack Konoha.
• Retto asked Black Zetsu about Impure World Reincarnation’s limits, then dismissed him and Disonas from the war council.
• Black Zetsu and Disonas traveled to their desert base and planned to monitor the battlefield near Arasuna City.
• Disonas tried to observe Retto remotely but found that Sunagakure’s barrier blocked him.

Retto and Shamon learned how Sunagakure mishandled Shukaku and lost territory to Konoha, while Minato prepared Naruto to join a mission. The chapter left Retto asking about Konoha’s strongest fighters as he assessed Sunagakure’s position.

• Shamon explained that his barrier temporarily severed the connection controlling resurrected people, and Retto learned that the Third Kazekage had been assassinated before Shamon’s Shukaku instructions could be passed on.
• At home, Naruto sensed Konoha’s mobilization and asked Kurama when he could use his power freely; Minato arrived and told him to prepare for a mission with Hinata at midnight.
• Pakura explained that Rasa had made Gaara a Jinchuriki and later tried to control Shukaku himself, prompting Shamon to blame Rasa for much of Sunagakure’s decline.
• Baki told Retto that Sunagakure had ceded land and paid reparations to Konoha after the previous Great Ninja War, citing Minato’s Flying Thunder God Technique and Nine-Tails power.
• Retto set aside his anger and asked Sunagakure’s leaders to explain how many experts Konoha had.

Minato and Naruto combined their Nine-Tails Chakra to teleport more than five hundred Konoha ninja to the front lines near Suna City. After Tsunade helped Minato recover, Senyo led the assembled force toward Sunagakure's Arasuna City.

• Konoha's elite ninja gathered at Training Ground No. 2 for a major mission, and Minato prepared to teleport them to the front lines.
• Senyo arrived with Karin, and Minato called Naruto to the platform to help supply the Chakra needed to transport the force.
• Minato and Naruto activated Golden Body Mode and combined the Nine-Tails Chakra, revealing to the assembled ninja that they were both Jinchuriki.
• Minato used the Flying Thunder God Technique to transport more than five hundred ninja to the outskirts of Suna City, draining both foxes of their Chakra.
• Tsunade restored some of Minato's strength, and Senyo led nearly a thousand Konoha ninja toward Sunagakure's Arasuna City.

Retto learned that Konoha’s forces were advancing on Arasuna City and took command of Sunagakure’s defense. Konoha’s thousand-strong force reached the city’s trap zone, bringing both sides to the brink of battle.

• Pakura and Baki briefed Retto and Shamon on Sunagakure’s dire condition and Konoha’s strength.
• An Anbu reported that nearly a thousand Konoha experts, led by Uchiha Senyo and Namikaze Minato, would reach Arasuna City in about two hours.
• Retto ordered Shamon and Pakura to summon Shukaku from the temple while he headed to the front line with Baki.
• Risa received an urgent report in Arasuna City as Signal Flares announced Konoha’s arrival.
• Neji reported Arasuna City’s traps to Senyo, who halted Konoha’s forces at the edge of the trap zone.