Chapter Summaries

Momoshiki sacrificed Kinshiki to gain a stronger form, then fought Genitsu as Naruto and Sasuke struggled against his summoned beasts. Genitsu unleashed a devastating attack and, after the destruction subsided, seized the still-living Momoshiki.

• Kinshiki willingly let Momoshiki turn him into a fruit, which Momoshiki ate to transform and increase his power.
• Momoshiki summoned Inukai Takeru no Mikoto, and Naruto and Sasuke joined forces in Susanoo Armor but were pushed back by it and Monkey Rock.
• Genitsu transformed into Complete Godzilla Transformation and confronted Momoshiki, while Boruto and the Four Kage watched from the sidelines.
• Momoshiki entered his third form and attacked Genitsu with Three Ghost Gods, prompting Genitsu to unleash an explosive attack that devastated the landscape and filled the air with radiation.
• Sasuke sheltered Boruto and the Four Kage inside Susanoo Armor until the shockwaves subsided, while the Nine-Tails wondered about the similarity between Genitsu's technique and Baryon Mode.
• Genitsu found Momoshiki still standing, grabbed him in his claw, and lifted him up.

Genitsu defeated and consumed Momoshiki, absorbing his Ōtsutsuki genes before exploring the future era’s ninja technology. He prepared to return to his own time, warning Sasuke that Isshiki was far stronger than Momoshiki and explaining the danger he posed.

• After Genitsu’s nuclear attack defeated Momoshiki, he swallowed him, but Planet Godzilla absorbed Momoshiki’s Karma data and genes, killing him.
• Genitsu replaced his eyes with Urashiki’s and told Naruto and the others that he intended to cross the universe and attack the Ōtsutsuki homeworld.
• Genitsu returned to Konoha with the group, where he examined Hōsuke’s chakra-powered scientific ninja tools and praised the researcher’s work.
• Genitsu decided to leave the future era, explaining that he had obtained Momoshiki’s genes and learned how the future developed.
• Genitsu warned Sasuke that Isshiki was far stronger than Momoshiki and identified Isshiki’s taijutsu as his greatest strength.

After returning from the future, Genitsu learned that Minato planned a Five Kage Summit to address growing threats to the Shinobi World. Meanwhile, Black Zetsu and Orochimaru performed Impure World Reincarnation, bringing Madara back in a White Zetsu vessel.

• Genitsu returned to his own timeline after warning Sasuke about Isshiki, and Sasuke went to brief Naruto.
• Months after Naruto defected to the Akatsuki, Minato asked Genitsu about convening a Five Kage Summit, and Genitsu approved.
• Minato sent invitations to the four other villages and the Eye Organization for a summit in Iron Country, prompting the Kage to prepare to attend despite their suspicions.
• Black Zetsu approached Orochimaru and urged him to begin their plan to revive Madara, offering two White Zetsu as sacrifices.
• Orochimaru performed Impure World Reincarnation with Madara's DNA, and Madara awakened in a White Zetsu vessel, believing Nagato had used Rinne Rebirth to revive him.

Orochimaru revived Madara with Impure World Reincarnation, and Black Zetsu revealed how much the Shinobi World had changed since Madara's death. Madara decided to attack the Five Kage Summit, where the leaders waited for the Eye Organization and an unexpected White Zetsu announced a guest.

• The Sage of Six Paths noticed Madara's soul being summoned from the Pure Land but chose not to interfere.
• Madara awoke under Orochimaru's control, questioned Black Zetsu, and learned about the Ōtsutsuki Clan, the Eye Organization, and the failed Tailed Beast plan.
• Madara demanded the method for evolving the Mangekyō Sharingan into the Rinnegan and proposed killing the Five Kage Summit attendees to begin capturing the Tailed Beasts.
• Orochimaru sealed Madara in a coffin and traveled with Black Zetsu to Iron Country for the Five Kage Summit.
• Minato, Kazue, Izumi, and the other leaders debated the Eye Organization and Yagura while waiting for its representatives.
• A White Zetsu emerged inside the conference building and announced that a guest had arrived.

Orochimaru summoned Madara Uchiha with Impure World Reincarnation, and Madara learned that two impostors had been using his name while his plans went awry. Madara fought the assembled Kage and samurai, but their familiarity with his Wood Release and Susanoo techniques left him increasingly baffled and angry.

• White Zetsu said an enemy with a Sharingan was approaching, but the Fourth Raikage killed him before the Kage could get more information.
• A samurai reported that Orochimaru had attacked the venue, and the Kage left the meeting building to confront him.
• Orochimaru summoned Madara Uchiha, who learned that one Madara was in the Akatsuki and another was in the Eye Organization; Ōnoki recognized him from their encounter decades earlier.
• Madara declared that he would kill the Kage and samurai, then fought Minato and the Fourth Raikage, kicking Minato away during their coordinated attack.
• Madara used Wood Release to create a forest and Wood Clones, then gave the clones Susanoo, but the gathered fighters calmly countered his techniques and recognized the Susanoo's stage.

Kazue and the other fighters struggled against Madara’s Wood Clones and Fourth-Stage Susanoo while Minato tried to protect the Kage. As Kazue broke through the clones to challenge Madara with the Sword of Totsuka, Minato moved to target Orochimaru, the caster of Impure World Reincarnation.

• Madara taunted the battlefield’s fighters, while Kazue dismissed his strength and fought a Wood Clone alongside Izumi.
• Minato used the Flying Thunder God Technique to rescue the Kage and urged Kazue to target Orochimaru, but Kazue focused on finding a chance to seal Madara.
• Madara warned Orochimaru that he understood Impure World Reincarnation and could remain in the living world even if Orochimaru died, unsettling the caster.
• Kazue used Izanagi to smash several Wood Clones, then charged directly toward Madara with the Kusanagi Sword and prepared to summon the Sword of Totsuka.
• Madara remained still and warned Kazue not to speak recklessly, while Minato fixed his attention on Orochimaru.

Genitsu drew power from the Giant Tenseigan on the moon and awakened a Tenseigan in his right eye before returning to the Iron Country. He intervened as Madara overwhelmed Kazue and Izumi, then challenged Madara and left Orochimaru exposed.

• Madara used his Rinnegan to summon a meteor, which Kazue broke apart with Izanagi, then fought Kazue and Izumi with his Perfect Susanoo.
• Kazue and Izumi tried to trap Madara with the Sword of Totsuka, Izanagi, and Izanami, but Madara countered them and repeatedly killed Kazue as her eyes weakened.
• Genitsu drew power from the Giant Tenseigan, awakened a Tenseigan in his right eye, and returned to the Iron Country through a spatial portal.
• Genitsu arrived as Madara was about to defeat Kazue and Izumi, and Minato told him that Orochimaru had revived the real Madara.
• Genitsu told Madara about the Sage of Six Paths and the Pure Land, then accepted Madara's challenge and made him throw Orochimaru aside.
• Orochimaru panicked without Madara's protection, and Kazue rushed toward him to reclaim the Kusanagi Swords.

Kazue pursued Orochimaru while Minato joined the effort to aid the other Kage, leaving Hitomi to face Madara. Hitomi and Madara’s battle devastated the surrounding area, and the chapter ended as Hitomi unleashed Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion.

• Minato urged Kazue to capture Orochimaru, but she ignored him and chased Orochimaru to claim his Kusanagi Sword.
• Minato sent Izumi to help the other Kage and went to support Hitomi, but Hitomi told him to stay out of the fight.
• Hitomi confronted Madara, blocked Perfect Susanoo’s strike with a spatial barrier, and battered its armor with repeated attacks.
• Madara and Hitomi exchanged attacks that scattered across the battlefield, killing fleeing shinobi and forcing Mifune to evacuate civilians from the Iron Country.
• Hitomi raised his hand and unleashed Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion at Madara.

Hitomi used his newly acquired Tenseigan to unleash Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, badly damaging Madara’s Perfect Susanoo and revealing the Tenseigan to the battlefield. Madara attacked with Limbo: Border Jail, and Hitomi restrained one shadow before the other closed in; the chapter ended as Hitomi’s Tenseigan resonated with the Giant Tenseigan on the moon.

• Hitomi struck Madara’s Perfect Susanoo with Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, splitting it apart and devastating the surrounding landscape.
• Madara survived and repaired his damaged body while he and Hitomi discussed the Tenseigan and its power.
• Madara summoned two Limbo shadows and charged Hitomi, who recognized them with his Rinnegan and Tenseigan.
• Hitomi fought Madara’s real body with taijutsu and repelled him, then used God of Reversal to seal one Limbo shadow in space-time.
• Madara sent his remaining shadow to attack Hitomi, who closed his left eye as his Tenseigan resonated with the Giant Tenseigan on the moon.

Hitomi resonated with the Giant Tenseigan on the moon and entered Tenseigan Chakra Mode to fight Madara, while Nagato learned that the real Madara had been reanimated and ordered an investigation. The chapter ended as Hitomi prepared a powerful summoning technique against Madara.

• Hitomi activated his Tenseigan and caused the moon to glow gold, startling people across the Shinobi World and recalling Nagato’s failed attempt to seize the Giant Tenseigan.
• Nagato learned from White Zetsu that Hitomi was fighting the reanimated Madara, and Obito revealed that Madara possessed the Rinnegan and Wood Release.
• Nagato ordered the White Zetsu to investigate Madara, Orochimaru, and the golden light from the moon, while suspecting Hitomi might prevail.
• Hitomi transformed into Tenseigan Chakra Mode and knocked Madara’s Limbo shadows away with pale-green Chakra spheres.
• Madara blocked Hitomi’s barrage with Black Rods and Perfect Susanoo, but Hitomi formed hand seals and announced a Summoning Technique.

Hitomi fought Madara with the Hamura Statue and defeated him by using two Tenseigan at once. After revealing his ambition to explore the universe and conquer the Ōtsutsuki home planet, Hitomi seized Madara and prepared to seal his soul.

• Hitomi summoned and restored the Hamura Statue, then clashed with Madara's Perfect Susanoo as their battle devastated the world.
• Madara abandoned Susanoo and attacked Hitomi alongside his Limbo shadows, exploiting what he believed was an opening while Hitomi controlled the statue.
• Hitomi revealed that he wielded two Tenseigan and used Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion to shatter Madara's Limbo shadows.
• Hitomi told Madara that he sought the universe and aimed to conquer the Ōtsutsuki home planet, while Madara acknowledged their different goals.
• Hitomi pulled Madara toward him, grabbed him by the throat, and began preparing to seal his soul.

Kazue pursued Orochimaru and, with Minato’s help, killed him before he could summon the Second Hokage. Hitomi defeated Madara in their clash, but Madara escaped with Izanagi, leaving Hitomi to plan for a future attempt to control the Pure Land.

• Kazue used Illusory Reality to block Orochimaru’s escape and fought him with their Kusanagi Swords, gradually gaining the advantage.
• Orochimaru tried to summon the Second Hokage, but Minato interrupted the summoning and cut Orochimaru in half.
• Kazue recovered Orochimaru’s Kusanagi Sword, giving her two of the three Kusanagi Swords, and told Minato she had not used all her power against Madara.
• Minato took Kazue to the venue, where Hitomi had forced Madara to use Izanagi and lose one eye before Madara escaped.
• Hitomi reflected that he was not yet certain he could conquer the Pure Land and decided to wait until he could control it.

After the Five Kage Summit was destroyed and the Iron Country devastated, the villages sought alliances while Kazue concealed her worsening eyesight from Izumi. In Amegakure, Naruto learned that someone connected to Madara’s summoning contract had found the Nine-Tails.

• Mifune blamed Orochimaru and Madara for the Iron Country’s destruction and defended Konoha from the samurai’s anger.
• Hitomi admitted Madara had escaped, then left without accepting Minato’s invitation to Konoha.
• Kazue refused Izumi’s offer to exchange eyes, knowing only fusion could create the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and that she would not take her sister’s eyes.
• The other villages began seeking alliances with Konoha and the Eye Organization after seeing the threat posed by Impure World Reincarnation.
• Naruto vowed to kill the impostor Madara, while the Nine-Tails warned him that someone had come through the summoning contract.
• A long-haired figure with a Rinnegan appeared above Amegakure and said he had found the Nine-Tails.

Naruto fought Madara Uchiha after Madara arrived in Amegakure to take the Nine-Tails, and their battle wrecked much of the village. Nagato joined them, and Madara confronted Obito over the failure of their plan, but Obito insisted that being beaten while pretending to be Madara had not cost him face.

• Madara Uchiha confronted Naruto in Amegakure and tried to take the Nine-Tails, but Naruto resisted and dispelled Madara's genjutsu with the Nine-Tails' help.
• Naruto and Madara unleashed opposing versions of Wood Release, and their forests destroyed half of Amegakure.
• Madara bound Naruto with Wood Release and drained his and the Nine-Tails' Chakra, but Naruto transformed further and broke free.
• Nagato arrived and confronted Madara; the two compared their injuries and admitted they both intended to defeat Hitomi in a rematch.
• Madara questioned Nagato about the failed Tailed Beast mission, and Obito appeared to accuse Madara of ruining their plan.
• Madara mocked Obito for repeatedly losing, but Obito replied that he had been playing Madara Uchiha and had not lost face.

Madara confronted Nagato and the gathered Akatsuki members, revealing that he had manipulated Nagato and fighting him with an identical Perfect Susanoo. The battle left the group struggling to hurt Madara until Might Duy opened the Seventh Gate and broke through his Susanoo with a powerful kick.

• Madara told Nagato that he had noticed him from the beginning and accelerated his rise, prompting Nagato to attack with an identical Perfect Susanoo.
• Akatsuki gathered to help Nagato, while Might Duy evacuated civilians from the battlefield with Konan's help.
• Nagato and Madara clashed, and Naruto joined in Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, but Madara caught Naruto's Tailed Beast Ball and used it against Nagato's Susanoo without harming either of them.
• Konan, Hiruko, and Kisame attacked Madara's Susanoo with Explosive Tags, Scorch Release, and water techniques as Nagato called for Might Duy.
• Might Duy opened the Seventh Gate and struck Madara's Perfect Susanoo with a kick that shattered its armor, earning Madara's acknowledgment as Akatsuki's strongest taijutsu user.

Might Duy and the Akatsuki attacked Madara, but his Limbo: Border Jail overwhelmed them and he nearly extracted the Nine-Tails from Naruto. Void stopped him, revealed that Naruto was his disciple, and threatened to join forces against Madara if he refused to wait.

• Might Duy broke through Madara’s Perfect Susanoo and struck him, but Madara restrained Duy with Rinnegan: Pressure and knocked him away.
• Madara’s Limbo: Border Jail shadows battered Hiruko, Kisame, Konan, Naruto, and the others, while Madara overpowered Nagato and captured Naruto.
• Madara prepared to break Naruto’s seal and extract the Nine-Tails, but Void appeared and ordered him to stop.
• Madara questioned Void about his unusual Wood Release, and Void declined to explain how he had gained it.
• The injured Akatsuki learned that Obito was Impostor Madara and that Nagato already knew of his connection to Madara.
• Void declared Naruto his disciple and warned Madara that the group would send him back to the Pure Land if he refused to follow the plan, then began forming Wood Release: Wood Human Jutsu.

Void, Nagato, and Obito confronted Madara in Amegakure, but Madara’s Impure World Reincarnation body was released before they could decide how to deal with him. After Madara’s departure, the group considered his return and Naruto resolved to grow stronger, while Orochimaru sought more White Zetsu for future reincarnations.

• Nagato and Obito joined Void against Madara, who withdrew and proposed cooperating with Akatsuki’s plan to collect the Tailed Beasts.
• Nagato refused to use Rinne Rebirth to revive Madara and insisted Akatsuki would pursue Tailed Beast deterrence rather than Infinite Tsukuyomi or Infinite Izanagi.
• Madara’s Impure World Reincarnation body crumbled when Orochimaru released the jutsu, and Void warned that Madara could return with both eyes restored.
• Void admitted that he and Obito had joined Nagato to help collect the Tailed Beasts, and Nagato considered how to counter Madara’s Limbo: Border Jail.
• Naruto vowed to gain power by learning True Several Thousand Hands and improving his sensory abilities.
• Orochimaru asked Black Zetsu for more White Zetsu sacrifices and a method to create them, but Black Zetsu refused to explain.

As the Shinobi World feared Madara’s return, Setsuna learned that Akatsuki’s fake Madara was Uchiha Obito and traveled to the Land of Demons on an Eye Organization mission. He found Mitsurugi En, a Ketsuryūgan user and Chinoike Clan descendant, and confronted him over the clan’s destruction.

• News spread that Hitomi had defeated Madara and that Madara had fought Nagato, leaving Konoha and the other villages anxious about the threat.
• Yashiro told Setsuna that the Uchiha clansmen were unsettled, and Setsuna dismissed Madara as no threat while refusing to attend the Hokage’s meeting.
• An ANBU ninja revealed that Akatsuki’s fake Madara was Uchiha Obito, shocking Setsuna and prompting him to vow revenge.
• Setsuna left Konoha for the Land of Demons to find descendants of the Ketsuryūgan clan for the Eye Organization.
• Setsuna broke into Mitsurugi En’s residence, confirmed that he was a Chinoike Clan descendant, and accused him of slaughtering his own clan.

Setsuna confronted Mitsurugi En about the Chinoike Clan and brought him to meet his daughter, Chino, whose Ketsuryūgan impressed him enough to invite her into the Eye Organization. After Chino detonated Hidan and Setsuna survived with his Susanoo, he revealed the Uchiha’s ties to the Ōtsutsuki; Hidan then began regenerating from the blast.

• Setsuna questioned Mitsurugi En, who admitted he had slaughtered the Chinoike Clan after its members drove his wife to her death.
• Mitsurugi En led Setsuna to the priestess’s residence, where Chino was experimenting on Hidan and challenged Setsuna with her Ketsuryūgan.
• Setsuna and Chino fought through genjutsu, but neither gained the upper hand.
• Chino detonated Hidan with her ocular technique, while Setsuna protected himself with a purple Susanoo and offered her an outer-member position in the Eye Organization.
• Setsuna told Chino and Mitsurugi En that the Uchiha, Senju, Hyūga, and Uzumaki shared Ōtsutsuki ancestry, and Hidan began regenerating with the Genitsu Cells.

Setsuna, Mitsurugi En, and Chino joined Shion in confronting Mōryō after it broke free, but Hitomi arrived and revealed that he had come for Shion’s prophetic ability rather than the monster. Mōryō remained loose as Hitomi took an interest in Shion’s power to send her soul through time.

• Hidan regenerated after Chino had blown him apart, and Setsuna ordered Mitsurugi En and Chino to accompany him to meet the Eye Organization’s leader.
• Shion predicted that Mōryō would break free immediately, and the monster escaped its shrine seal as Yomi was devoured by it.
• Setsuna, Chino, Mitsurugi En, Hidan, and Shion fought Mōryō, while Shion refused to reseal it because she believed it needed to break free.
• Mōryō’s stone soldiers emerged and one nearly struck Shion, but Hitomi appeared and rescued her.
• Hitomi welcomed Mitsurugi En and Chino into the Eye Organization and told Shion that he had come to investigate her prophetic ability.