Ch. 981Preparing

Senyo revived Fū, who learned that Takigakure had surrendered to Konoha and that her missing arm could be restored in a few days. As Konoha prepared for Senyo and Karin’s wedding, Senyo continued studying his Sharingan techniques.

  • Kabuto Yakushi told Senyo that a restorative agent made with Hero's Water could quickly repair Fū's wounds, and Senyo revived her with the Dragon Life Reincarnation Technique.
  • Fū woke with her left arm missing, learned that she no longer had a tailed beast and could move to Konoha, and celebrated despite her injury.
  • Senyo's bond with Fū rose to four stars, and Kabuto Yakushi said the restorative agent could grow her a new arm in about three days.
  • Senyo told Shibuki to notify Takigakure's villagers and said Konoha would register them as citizens; Shibuki and the others accepted.
  • Konoha prepared for Senyo and Karin's wedding on June 20th while Senyo stayed home to study his Sharingan techniques.

Ch. 982Black Zetsu's Reinforcements

Otsutsuki Toneri mastered the Tenseigan and traveled to the Shinobi World to follow Black Zetsu’s plans instead of destroying the planet. After examining Toneri’s blood, Black Zetsu discovered that Toneri’s body could allow him to revive Kaguya without first gathering all the Tailed Beasts.

  • Toneri demonstrated the Tenseigan’s power, and the Second Elder sent him to the Shinobi World with Black Zetsu’s coordinates and instructions to follow Black Zetsu.
  • Toneri opened a space-time passage and left the moon, while the Second Elder went to the Giant Tenseigan to support Black Zetsu.
  • Black Zetsu learned that Obito had been missing for more than a month and remained unaware of his plans.
  • Toneri arrived at the Graveyard of Mountains and told Black Zetsu that the Tenseigan had awakened successfully.
  • Black Zetsu analyzed Toneri’s blood and realized Toneri’s body had reached the Kekkei Mōra level, making him a potential vessel for Kaguya’s revival.

Ch. 983Brainwashing or a Preventive Shot

Black Zetsu manipulated Toneri into believing that reclaiming the tailed beasts would bring peace and prepare him to face the Ōtsutsuki Clan. He also warned Toneri not to trust the Shinobi World’s words and planned to demonstrate deception by summoning Madara Uchiha.

  • Toneri offered to eliminate those responsible for the Shinobi World’s wars, but Black Zetsu urged him to train for the threat of future Ōtsutsuki arrivals.
  • Black Zetsu claimed that Toneri could become the second Sage of Six Paths by reclaiming the tailed beasts and removing the sources of conflict.
  • Black Zetsu suggested that Uchiha Senyo might persuade Toneri that Hagoromo’s intentions had been misunderstood, making Toneri realize how words could shake his resolve.
  • Black Zetsu told Toneri that Shinobi were skilled liars, and Toneri promised to be wary of what they said.
  • Black Zetsu announced that he would use Impure World Reincarnation to summon Madara Uchiha and show Toneri the power of language.

Ch. 984Arriving Ahead of Schedule

As Konoha prepared for Uchiha Senyo and Karin’s wedding, Senyo left Karin to meet with the gathered village leaders. Meanwhile, Black Zetsu began using Impure World Reincarnation to revive Madara Uchiha under layers of control.

  • Senyo comforted Karin as she worried over the wedding rituals, and the two inspected the parade route while hidden behind barriers.
  • Minato told Senyo that the leaders, including Ōnoki, had arrived early, so Senyo left Karin and headed to handle the meeting.
  • Black Zetsu brought Disonas to an underground base and prepared Madara Uchiha’s corpse as a sacrifice for Impure World Reincarnation.
  • Disonas and Black Zetsu used White Zetsu specimens to restore Madara’s corpse and strengthen it with Hashirama’s Wood Release.
  • Disonas performed the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu while Black Zetsu relied on three restrictions and a hidden backdoor to control Madara.

Ch. 985Edo Madara

Madara was revived through Impure World Reincarnation and learned that Nagato had abandoned the Eye of the Moon Plan and Uchiha Senyo had destroyed his Rinnegan. Black Zetsu told him about the Tenseigan and the changed balance of power, leaving Madara to consider his next move while Black Zetsu kept his plan to use Toneri hidden.

  • Madara awakened in a reanimated body and asked Black Zetsu what had happened to Nagato and the Rinnegan.
  • Black Zetsu explained that Uchiha Senyo had exposed Obito, turned Nagato against the plan, and destroyed Madara’s Rinnegan.
  • Black Zetsu told Madara that Ōtsutsuki Toneri had awakened the Tenseigan, which could replace the Rinnegan.
  • Black Zetsu reported that Senyo had conquered the Land of Wind and could be preparing to unify the Shinobi World.
  • Black Zetsu listed the tailed beasts’ locations and said Obito had killed the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki and disappeared.
  • Black Zetsu revealed that Toneri had been brainwashed to accept their ideals but did not know Black Zetsu planned to use his Tenseigan to revive Madara.

Ch. 986Stroking Him the Right Way

Madara accepted Black Zetsu’s plan to use the Tenseigan and agreed to confront Uchiha Senyo, while Black Zetsu warned him that Senyo might try to unsettle him with claims that the Eye of the Moon Plan was false. In Konoha, representatives from across the Shinobi World gathered for an early conference, and the room fell silent when the door opened.

  • Black Zetsu persuaded Madara that his body would let him control the Tenseigan and said Madara was needed to stop Uchiha Senyo.
  • Madara examined his revived body, praised its Wood Release power, and agreed to go see Konoha.
  • Leaders and representatives from shinobi villages and nations gathered in Konoha for the Shinobi World conference.
  • The assembled delegates fell silent when the conference room door opened.

Ch. 987Hearts Have Long Turned to Konoha

At his wedding gathering, Fifth Hokage Uchiha Senyo demanded that the nations submit to Konoha and unite under its rule. Most smaller nations declared they would merge with Konoha, while Ōnoki questioned whether the Land of Water would surrender as the meeting continued.

  • Senyo opened the meeting by describing the devastation that the Great Ninja Wars had brought to smaller nations.
  • Senyo called for the Shinobi World to unite under Konoha and threatened to eliminate any force that refused to submit within ten days after his wedding.
  • Konan announced that Amegakure and the Land of Rain would merge into Konoha, prompting several other smaller nations to make similar declarations.
  • The Grass Ninja, the Lands of Birds and Bears, the Land of Iron, the Hidden Mist, and Iwagakure remained silent as Senyo claimed the world’s hearts had turned toward Konoha.
  • Ōnoki asked Karatachi Yagura whether the Land of Water also intended to surrender unconditionally.

Ch. 988Talks Break Down

Karatachi Yagura rejected Ōnoki’s attempt to turn him against Konoha, while several leaders announced that their lands would join the Land of Fire. Ōnoki was left without allies but still refused to back down from Uchiha Senyo.

  • Karatachi Yagura told Ōnoki that the Hidden Mist Village trusted Senyo and would not be forced into an alliance with the Land of Earth.
  • Miroku announced that the Land of Demons had merged into Konoha, and the Land of Bears’ representative agreed to surrender and join the Land of Fire.
  • Pakura explained that Konoha’s improvements to the Land of Wind had led Sunagakure to surrender and merge into the Land of Fire.
  • Kazahana Koyuki announced that the Land of Snow would join Konoha, prompting Mifune to consider whether the Land of Iron should do the same.
  • Ōnoki found himself without allies and challenged Uchiha Senyo, saying that he did not fear Senyo’s Susanoo.

Ch. 989Ōnoki's Sneak Attack

Senyo and Ōnoki agreed to settle the conflict between Konoha and Iwagakure in a one-on-one battle, with Iwagakure submitting if Ōnoki lost. As they flew to a secluded battlefield, Ōnoki launched a surprise attack with Explosion Release, leaving Senyo’s fate unclear.

  • Senyo proposed that he and Ōnoki fight away from civilians, with Iwagakure submitting to Konoha if Ōnoki lost and the villages remaining at peace until the Sixth Hokage took office if Senyo lost.
  • Ōnoki accepted the challenge and chose to face Senyo alone, while Akatsuchi followed them out of the meeting hall.
  • Minato adjourned the meeting and went after Senyo, followed by Tsunade and several Uchiha clan members.
  • Senyo flew toward an uninhabited forest beside the Forest of Death, with Ōnoki following him.
  • Ōnoki secretly attacked Senyo in midair with Explosion Release, and the spectators rushed over as the white blast faded.

Ch. 990Ōnoki's Sorry State

Senyo fought Ōnoki in the sky, evading his Explosion Release and countering with fire, Susanoo, and Amaterasu. Ōnoki was left scorched and exhausted, but he refused to concede as Senyo prepared to finish the fight before the watching village representatives.

  • Senyo evaded Ōnoki's Explosion Release, then dodged his Dust Release while Ōnoki retreated through the air.
  • Senyo used fireballs and Susanoo's Yasakani no Magatama against Ōnoki, who blocked the attacks with rock techniques.
  • Senyo shaped Amaterasu into a spear and hurled it at Ōnoki, whose Dust Release caused it to explode and scatter black flames.
  • Ōnoki dodged most of the flames with a rock substitute but suffered burns, lost his left sleeve, and began breathing heavily.
  • Shisui, Itachi, Mayumi, Sasuke, Naruto, and other representatives watched the battle, while Senyo remarked that Ōnoki still refused to see reason.
  • Ōnoki insisted that the outcome was not decided and flew up to continue fighting as Senyo looked toward the watching representatives.

Ch. 991Flash of Life

Senyo defeated Ōnoki with his Perfect Susanoo, but Ōnoki, remembering his teacher Sekikawa’s words about preserving his will, refused to surrender and unleashed a final attack. Madara chose not to confront Minato and Naruto, instead turning his attention toward capturing Iwagakure’s two Jinchuriki.

  • Senyo’s Perfect Susanoo clashed with Ōnoki’s Dust Release, and Senyo’s sword strike cut Ōnoki in half while Minato and Naruto shielded the spectators from the shockwave.
  • Madara watched the battle, learned from Black Zetsu that Minato and Naruto were both Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and decided to leave them alone and target Iwagakure’s two Jinchuriki.
  • Senyo landed beside the dying Ōnoki and urged him to surrender to Konoha, but Ōnoki recalled Sekikawa’s lesson about protecting his will and refused.
  • Ōnoki scattered Stardust and detonated it around Senyo, who formed a Susanoo reinforced by Shadow Possession as the blasts disintegrated the surrounding ground and trees.

Ch. 992Taking Shape

Senyo killed Ōnoki after Ōnoki unleashed Dust Release, then returned to Konoha with the aftermath unresolved. In the Kamui Dimension, Obito awakened with an Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, formed a Perfect Susanoo, and prepared to leave to assess the situation.

  • Senyo confirmed he was unharmed, ordered Shisui to retrieve Ōnoki’s severed lower half, and told Minato to return to Konoha before discussing Iwagakure.
  • Obito woke in the Kamui Dimension after being unconscious for months while his Mangekyō Sharingan evolved into an Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
  • Obito used Military Rations Pills and water to recover, then tested his new eyes by forming a Susanoo.
  • Zero-Tails supplied energy from the Box of Ultimate Bliss, helping Obito complete his Perfect Susanoo.
  • Zero-Tails explained that further evolution would require multiple Tailed Beasts and natural or life energy, and Obito decided to leave and find out what had happened.

Ch. 993Brainwashing Complete

Obito met with Black Zetsu, who directed him to capture Utakata while hiding Madara’s revival and plans. After Obito left, Black Zetsu further manipulated Toneri, while Akatsuchi returned to Iwagakure and revealed that Ōnoki had died, leaving the village to organize support for its new Tsuchikage.

  • Obito waited at the Graveyard of Mountains, ate roasted deer, and asked Black Zetsu about changes in the Shinobi World when he arrived.
  • Black Zetsu told Obito that Senyo had killed Ōnoki and directed him to capture Utakata near the Daimyo's Mansion in the Land of Water.
  • Obito left through the Kamui Dimension, and Black Zetsu used the Giant Tenseigan to reassure Toneri and encourage him to observe Madara’s strength.
  • Akatsuchi returned to Iwagakure and told Kyogan and Han that Ōnoki had died after Konoha’s meeting and battle with Senyo.
  • Han and Kyogan urged Akatsuchi to carry out Ōnoki’s final instructions and support Kurotsuchi before Iwagakure fell into chaos.

Ch. 994Set Aside Just for You

Kurotsuchi learned that Ōnoki had been killed by Uchiha Senyo and began taking responsibility for Iwagakure. Deidara left to investigate Konoha, while Han revealed that Ōnoki had left Kurotsuchi a scroll.

  • Kurotsuchi demonstrated her Lime Solidification Technique by making a treasure chest, while Deidara discovered that some of his Stardust was missing.
  • Han and Akatsuchi arrived and told Kurotsuchi that Ōnoki had died fighting Uchiha Senyo, and that his body had likely been destroyed by Dust Release.
  • Deidara urged Kurotsuchi to handle Iwagakure's affairs, then left on a Clay Bird to investigate Konoha.
  • Kurotsuchi regained her composure and asked Han whether Ōnoki had left any arrangements; Han gave her a scroll that he said was meant just for her.

Ch. 995Kurotsuchi's Dilemma

After Ōnoki’s death, Kurotsuchi read his warning that Deidara might be too close to Konoha and prepared to protect Iwagakure. In Kumogakure, the Raikage planned for a possible conflict with Senyo and sought alliances and a weapon to counter space-time ninjutsu.

  • Kurotsuchi read Ōnoki’s instructions, which warned her about Deidara’s ties to Konoha and urged an alliance with Kumogakure if he died.
  • Han reminded Kurotsuchi to set aside the question of succession and organize Iwagakure’s defenses, and she ordered him to gather Ōnoki’s advisers.
  • The Raikage received a detailed report that Uchiha Senyo had killed Ōnoki and concluded that Iwagakure would likely ally with Kumogakure.
  • The Raikage ordered preparations for a large-scale Space-Time Wave Oscillator using Victor’s technology to defend against Flying Thunder God attacks.
  • The Raikage told Dodai to contact Karatachi Yagura and send an envoy to Iwagakure about an alliance.

Ch. 996Obito's Surprise Attack

Obito ambushed Utakata and his Anbu guards while Utakata was training, provoking him into achieving Complete Tailed Beast Transformation. Obito revealed his Crow Tengu Susanoo and prepared to test a new move against Saiken.

  • Obito sent Tobi away to gather intelligence in Kumogakure, then used the Mayfly Technique to approach Utakata.
  • Utakata struggled to maintain his sanity while training to achieve Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, as four Anbu guards discussed Kirigakure's relationship with Konoha.
  • Obito killed three Anbu with a surprise attack and fatally wounded their captain, Cangyi.
  • Utakata transformed completely into Saiken and attacked Obito with his poisonous mucus.
  • Obito manifested his Crow Tengu Susanoo and formed a Shuriken-shaped gleam, ready to try his new move.

Ch. 997Better at Night

Obito defeated Utakata and took him to the Kamui Dimension, while Senyo explained Ōnoki’s resurrection and recruited Deidara to help bring Iwagakure and Kumogakure into an alliance. Deidara agreed, and Senyo hinted that he would perform for the assembled leaders of the Shinobi World.

  • Obito used Kamui-infused Shuriken to sever Saiken’s tails and part of its body, leaving Utakata badly injured and unconscious.
  • Obito took Utakata into the Kamui Dimension.
  • Konan escorted Deidara through Konoha to Senyo’s underground laboratory, where Deidara saw Ōnoki’s embryo in a nutrient tank.
  • Senyo told Deidara that an Ōtsutsuki had attacked and explained that he had given Ōnoki a young body to prepare for future battles.
  • Senyo proposed that Deidara help Iwagakure and Kumogakure form an alliance, and Deidara understood the plan.
  • Senyo teased Deidara about performing for the gathered leaders of the Shinobi World, and Deidara became eager to show off his Explosion Release.

Ch. 998Fireworks

With Konoha preparing to become the capital of a unified realm, Senyo left the administrative work to the village leadership and took Karin to Hokage Rock to watch fireworks. As the fireworks ended, Senyo kissed Karin.

  • Konoha's Elders and clan leaders handled the transition as Senyo reorganized the nations and villages into provinces and cities under Konoha.
  • Senyo brought Karin to Hokage Rock with a blanket and snacks, saying he had prepared fireworks for her.
  • Minato and Miroku's defensive formation protected Konoha as Senyo's fireworks burst into a dazzling display above the village.
  • Karin watched the fireworks with happiness, and Senyo drew her close and kissed her.

Ch. 999Wedding Ceremony

Uchiha Senyo and Karin celebrated their wedding in a grand ceremony at the Uchiha shrine, honoring their ancestors and exchanging vows and rings. After Senyo offered tea to Mio, the newlyweds began their parade through Konoha as the wedding banquet started.

  • Senyo and Karin paid respects to their ancestors, with Karin honoring Uzumaki Mito as a symbol of her lost clan’s forebears.
  • Miko Miroku led the guests through purification rites and the wedding ceremony at the renovated Uchiha shrine.
  • Senyo and Karin exchanged vows and rings, becoming husband and wife before their gathered friends and family.
  • Senyo offered Mio a cup of tea and promised to treat Karin well, and Mio welcomed him as her son-in-law.
  • Senyo and Karin set off in a carriage for their Konoha parade while the wedding banquet began.

Ch. 1000Madara's Power

Madara Uchiha attacked Iwagakure and demanded that the village surrender its two Jinchuriki. After defeating their strongest fighters and splitting the mountain that protected the village, he walked toward Kyogan and Han.

  • Kurotsuchi organized Iwagakure's defenses until an Anbu reported that a blue Susanoo was attacking the village.
  • Madara Uchiha revealed his identity and demanded that Iwagakure hand over Kyogan and Han.
  • Kyogan and Han attacked Madara with Tailed Beast Balls, but his Susanoo withstood them as Iwagakure's shinobi tried to restrain him.
  • Madara formed a Perfect Susanoo, cut through Kitsuchi's Earth Style techniques, and defeated the Four-Tails, Sun Wukong, and Five-Tails, Kokuō.
  • Madara split Iwagakure's protective mountain in half, dispelled his Susanoo, and walked toward Kyogan and Han.
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