Arc 13The God Tree and Madara’s Past

Naruto, Sasuke, and Nagato broke the Infinite Tsukuyomi’s hold on the world, and Uchiha Senju destroyed the God Tree before the Empire reshaped the Shinobi World. Madara then faced a journey into his past, where a Genjutsu and a staged massacre drove him into a confrontation with Hashirama and Tobirama.

  • Itachi Uchiha helped Sasuke recognize his Mangekyo Sharingan and demonstrated Blood Arts before joining the Vanguard Force with Shisui Uchiha and Obito Uchiha.
  • Madara Uchiha cast Infinite Tsukuyomi, trapping people in dream worlds while the God Tree transformed their bodies into White Zetsu.
  • Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke escaped their illusions, then joined forces with Madara Uchiha to sever the God Tree’s connection to the mental worlds and restore the trapped people.
  • Madara Uchiha’s attempt to revive the victims failed until Uchiha Senju crossed from another world, revived him, and destroyed the God Tree.
  • The Empire conquered and modernized the Shinobi World, while Uchiha Senju absorbed the God Tree’s power and Orochimaru reached Six Paths Level.
  • After Madara Uchiha left Konoha, Obito, Itachi, and Shisui persuaded him to take them along, then showed him a Genjutsu of Izuna betraying him.
  • Madara Uchiha returned to Konoha believing Hashirama had killed his followers, but Hashirama and Tobirama trapped him and showed him Anbu killing the Uchiha clan.
Chapters 303–327 Vol. 4 Read

Ch. 303Genjutsu! Hahaha, It's All Genjutsu!

Sasuke used genjutsu to make Sasuke believe he had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, leaving him unable to distinguish the illusion from reality. When Itachi appeared and spoke to him, Sasuke dismissed him as another genjutsu.

  • Sasuke regained his senses after Sasuke released him from the genjutsu, then praised Sasuke's powerful technique.
  • Sasuke examined Sasuke's eyes and saw the Mangekyo Sharingan appear, while Sasuke believed his variant had helped him awaken it.
  • Itachi Uchiha appeared behind Sasuke, and Sasuke mistook him for a genjutsu.
  • Sasuke told Itachi that he had helped Sasuke awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan.
  • Itachi said he had come to help Sasuke improve his strength, but Sasuke laughed and insisted that Itachi was only part of a genjutsu.

Ch. 304Does Big Brother Know Blood Arts?

Itachi revealed that he had been chosen for the Empire’s second Vanguard Force and demonstrated Blood Arts, a technique combining ocular power with Sage Power. Sasuke struggled to reconcile his powerful brother with the ordinary househusband he had believed him to be, while Itachi reassured him that he had stayed home to spend more time with family.

  • Itachi told the two Sasukes that he and Sasuke had been selected for the second wave of the Vanguard Force and that someone else would take over his former duties.
  • Itachi manifested a third eye and used Sage Power to demonstrate Blood Arts, a technique named by the Emperor that combined ocular power and Sage Power.
  • Sasuke was shocked to discover that Itachi, whom he had thought was an ordinary househusband, possessed powerful Blood Arts.
  • Itachi explained that he had spent time at home because family mattered most to him and reassured Sasuke that the Uchiha Clan was proud of him.

Ch. 305The Speech That Had Everyone Watching, Naruto's Speech

Naruto Uzumaki addressed the Empire’s people, praised its treatment of those from other worlds, and introduced the Second Cross-Dimensional Expedition and its Vanguard Force. His speech left him newly determined to protect the trust and admiration he had gained.

  • Nara Shikamaru worried that troublesome people would be assigned to his mission again.
  • Zabuza challenged Kisame over being chosen for the expedition, and Kisame claimed the Power of the Zero-Tailed Beast had secured his selection.
  • Hidan celebrated his fusion with the Evil God's Power and believed himself invincible.
  • Deidara eagerly anticipated demonstrating his art to people from another dimension as Kurotsuchi watched uneasily.
  • Naruto Uzumaki thanked the Empire and praised the equal rights he said people enjoyed under its rule, drawing cheers from the crowd.
  • Naruto introduced the campaign plan and the Vanguard Force, then resolved to live up to the people's trust.

Ch. 306Cross-Dimensional Expedition Begins! A Team Made Entirely of Uchiha?

Naruto announced that the Empire would launch a second cross-dimensional expedition to five worlds and introduced the Uchiha team sent to take part. Shisui Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, and Obito Uchiha entered the channels, while Rin promised to care for their family as Obito departed.

  • Naruto declared the first expedition a success and announced plans to launch campaigns against five worlds, with two broadcasts shown live.
  • Naruto opened five Cross-Dimensional Channels and introduced Shisui Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, and Obito Uchiha as a three-person team.
  • Naruto praised the trio’s power and invited them to enter the channels.
  • Shisui Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, and Obito Uchiha exchanged nods with Naruto, the Emperor, and Orochimaru, then stepped into the channels.
  • Rin watched Obito leave and told Grandma she would care for their baby and the household; Grandma praised her.

Ch. 307Five Teams! Five Worlds!

The Empire’s teams gathered for the Cross-Dimensional Expedition, drawing an enthusiastic crowd as their members were introduced. The five teams prepared to enter the Cross-Dimensional Channel and travel to the second world.

  • Minato Namikaze and Kakashi Hatake appeared with their team and were greeted by an excited crowd.
  • Sasori of the Red Sand arrived, captivating spectators with his appearance.
  • Gaara, Kisame, and Neji were introduced as the third team amid praise for the Empire.
  • Sasuke, Naruto, and Nagato were announced as the fourth team, called the Empire’s Twin Stars alongside Nagato.
  • Nara Shikamaru, Deidara, and Hidan were introduced as the final team, and the crowd applauded the heroes.

Ch. 308The World of Infinite Tsukuyomi!

Madara Uchiha cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi and created a dream world where people lived out their deepest wishes. Though he believed he had brought peace, the chapter left the dreamers beginning to feel empty and long for their real lives.

  • Madara Uchiha gathered the Chakra of all nine Tailed Beasts and prepared to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
  • Madara Uchiha reflected on his doubts about whether his plan could truly bring happiness, then used the moon to cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi across the world.
  • The Infinite Tsukuyomi gave people seemingly perfect lives, while Madara Uchiha guarded the dream world and used Kaguya's power to defend it.
  • Madara Uchiha fought a powerful member of the Otsutsuki Clan, killed him, and suffered grievous wounds.
  • People trapped in the dream world began to feel empty and miss their former lives and companions.

Ch. 309Illusionary World! This Is Still Not Good Enough?

Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke were caught in Infinite Tsukuyomi after entering the Other World, but their defenses began to resist the Genjutsu. Nagato broke free while Naruto and Sasuke remained trapped in illusions.

  • A red moon appeared as Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke entered the Other World, and the Nine Tomoe Rinnegan cast Infinite Tsukuyomi over them.
  • God Tree roots trapped the three, but Nagato's uncontrolled Almighty Pull shattered the roots while Susanoo protected Sasuke and Sage Mode awakened in Naruto.
  • Nagato found himself in an illusion of his youth with Yahiko and Konan, recognized Infinite Tsukuyomi, and used machinery within his body to break free.
  • Nagato awoke beneath the blood-red sky and saw that Naruto and Sasuke were still suffering inside their illusions.
  • Sasuke's illusion replayed his rivalry with Naruto and left him questioning why he still felt compelled to defeat him.

Ch. 310Under the God Tree, a World of Destruction!

Sasuke and Naruto awakened from their illusions and learned that the Infinite Tsukuyomi’s dream world was controlled by the God Tree. They realized that even if people broke the dream and returned to reality, their bodies had already become White Zetsu and would be consumed by the God Tree.

  • Sasuke suspected his world was a Genjutsu, called himself to wake up, and broke free of the illusion.
  • Sasuke and Naruto discovered that Nagato was also awake and wondered whether they were still in the Shinobi World.
  • They considered how rebels could awaken the Tailed Beasts and use their power to fight the God Tree and break the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
  • They realized that the dreamers’ bodies had already become White Zetsu, leaving them vulnerable to the God Tree even if their spirits awakened.
  • Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke concluded that a new era could begin only if the God Tree did not devour their bodies.

Ch. 311A Regretful Madara, a World Without Living People

Yamanaka Haiyi contacted Naruto, Nagato, and Sasuke, who reported that their world seemed to have no living people and agreed to broadcast what they found. Madara Uchiha appeared and warned them away from the God Tree, then showed them its victims while privately hoping they could solve the disaster he regretted causing.

  • Yamanaka Haiyi reached Naruto, Nagato, and Sasuke by emergency communication, and Nagato reported that their area appeared devoid of living people.
  • Sasuke said they could handle the Ten-Tails God Tree, and Naruto and Nagato agreed to show the Shinobi World the truth about their world.
  • Madara Uchiha appeared, revealed his overwhelming power and Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan, and told the three to leave rather than approach the God Tree.
  • Nagato and Sasuke refused to back down, so Madara used hand seals to show them scenes of Tsukuyomi and people beneath the God Tree turning into White Zetsu.
  • Madara revealed through his thoughts that he regretted what he had done and hoped the newcomers could find a way to resolve the disaster.

Ch. 312Madara's Trust, Saving the Tsukuyomi World!

Madara Uchiha regretted casting Infinite Tsukuyomi after showing Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke the world it had turned into a silent prison. He agreed to help them reach the God Tree and find a way to stop it, and the group began entering its Dream Labyrinth.

  • Madara Uchiha admitted that Infinite Tsukuyomi had trapped people in a worse abyss and that their corrupted souls could not return to reality.
  • Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke vowed to stop the God Tree and save the world despite the danger.
  • Madara Uchiha explained that the God Tree cultivated Chakra Fruits for the Otsutsuki Clan and that Kaguya Otsutsuki used it to create Infinite Tsukuyomi.
  • Madara Uchiha warned that the Dream Labyrinth was full of illusions and traps and that the God Tree could absorb ninjutsu and Chakra.
  • Madara Uchiha instructed Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke on crossing the labyrinth and countering the God Tree as they ventured deeper into it.

Ch. 313Break Through the God Tree!

Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke explored the Dream Labyrinth and learned that the God Tree used the Infinite Tsukuyomi to trap people across different worlds and drain their life force. Nagato proposed reversing the Chakra flow to sever the connection, and with Madara Uchiha stabilizing the area, the three sent their fused Chakra toward the God Tree’s roots.

  • Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke cautiously crossed the Dream Labyrinth, using their ocular powers to navigate its dangers while the Empire watched the journey live.
  • The three uncovered that the God Tree connected different worlds of consciousness and fed on people trapped by the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
  • Naruto acknowledged that the people transformed into White Zetsu might not be saved, while Madara Uchiha offered his help and Naruto promised the world would regain its vitality.
  • Nagato suggested using reverse Chakra flow to sever the God Tree’s connection to the mental worlds, but Sasuke and Naruto warned that failure could erase everyone’s consciousness.
  • Madara Uchiha used his power to stabilize the surroundings as Nagato, Naruto, and Sasuke combined their Chakra and sent it toward the God Tree’s roots.

Ch. 314The People Who Became White Zetsu!

Naruto, Sasuke, and Nagato severed the God Tree’s connection to the world’s mental realms, ending the Dream Labyrinth and freeing the trapped consciousnesses. However, Itachi Uchiha and others remained transformed into White Zetsu, and their allies could not reverse the change.

  • Madara Uchiha revealed that he could expose flaws in the God Tree’s control and urged Naruto, Sasuke, and Nagato to act quickly.
  • Naruto, Sasuke, and Nagato poured their Chakra into the God Tree’s core while resisting its dark power, and Sasuke’s Sharingan evolved into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
  • The connection between the God Tree and the mental worlds was severed, the Dream Labyrinth collapsed, and the trapped people’s consciousnesses returned to their bodies.
  • The bodies that had become White Zetsu returned to normal across the world, and the Empire's Shinobi World and World 64 celebrated their restored lives.
  • Itachi Uchiha and others discovered that they remained transformed into White Zetsu, while Naruto, Hidan, Neji Hyuga, and Hinata Hyuga lamented their circumstances.

Ch. 315Madara Uchiha's Guilt, Samsara of Heavenly Life!

As the world descended into catastrophe and people transformed into White Zetsu, Kakashi accepted his death while Guy, Deidara, and Sasori faced the devastation. Madara Uchiha recognized his guilt and rose toward the dome to use the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.

  • Orochimaru's body rejected his soul as people marked with his Curse Seal gradually turned into White Zetsu.
  • Kakashi remembered his father, his teacher, Obito, and Rin, then accepted his death and became White Zetsu.
  • Guy grieved Kakashi's fate and raged at the destruction of their hopes.
  • Deidara mourned the loss of his art while Sasori silently watched the darkened sky.
  • Madara Uchiha admitted that he had caused the world's suffering, then floated toward the dome as White Zetsu watched.
  • Madara Uchiha invoked the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.

Ch. 316Devouring the Otsutsuki Clan's God Tree

Madara Uchiha’s attempt to revive the dead with the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique failed as the God Tree resisted and drained everyone’s life force, plunging the world into darkness. At Naruto’s urging, Madara agreed to use the God Tree’s power to try to open a passage through the mysterious space they had reached earlier.

  • Madara Uchiha activated the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, linking his Nine Tomoe Sharingan to the moon and filling people with life force.
  • The God Tree resisted Madara’s control, reversed the flow of life force, and caused the moon to turn black as people collapsed.
  • Madara’s revival attempt failed, while cracks tore through the earth and darkness swallowed the world.
  • Naruto called to Madara and urged him to gather their strength to open a passage through the mysterious space.
  • Madara chose to trust Naruto’s group and began drawing on the God Tree’s power to break through the spatial barrier.

Ch. 317A World Without the God Tree

Uchiha Senju arrived from another world and freed Madara Uchiha from the God Tree’s influence, then fought and destroyed the God Tree. The chapter ended with Uchiha Senju absorbing its remains and declaring that the world would no longer be shackled by it.

  • Uchiha Senju appeared before Madara Uchiha after the barrier between worlds shattered and introduced himself as an ally from the Other World.
  • Uchiha Senju placed a mark on Madara Uchiha, who cast Rinne Rebirth, and Uchiha Senju declared that the God Tree could no longer influence him.
  • Uchiha Senju transformed into a giant and confronted the God Tree in the Infinite Tsukuyomi world.
  • Uchiha Senju repelled the God Tree’s branches and attacked its trunk with a Rinne Slash scythe.
  • Uchiha Senju split the God Tree in two, absorbed its remains, and declared that the world was free of its shackles.

Ch. 318Madara's Redemption

Uchiha Senju freed the world from the God Tree and saved Madara Uchiha from dying by removing the God Tree’s influence from him. Madara agreed to remain on the moon and clear away the lingering Infinite Tsukuyomi Genjutsu, beginning to make amends for the disaster he had caused.

  • Uchiha Senju destroyed the God Tree, freeing those trapped in the Infinite Tsukuyomi and awakening the people transformed into White Zetsu.
  • Madara Uchiha thanked Uchiha Senju, who said they shared the ideal of bringing peace to the Shinobi World.
  • Uchiha Senju’s mark stripped the God Tree’s aura from Madara Uchiha, allowing him to survive independently and choose to witness the world’s future.
  • The newly awakened people panicked and some turned violent, so former shinobi and other powerful figures intervened to suppress the chaos.
  • Uchiha Senju took Madara Uchiha to the moon and assigned him to remove its remaining Infinite Tsukuyomi Genjutsu.
  • Madara Uchiha accepted the task as a way to take responsibility for his past actions and seek redemption.

Ch. 319Infinite Tsukuyomi Cannot Create What You Can't Imagine!

The Empire rapidly conquered the Shinobi World and began transforming it through education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and social welfare. Madara witnessed the changes as the people gained access to a future the Infinite Tsukuyomi could not provide.

  • The Empire conquered the Shinobi World, and people awakened from the Infinite Tsukuyomi after the God Tree lost its support.
  • The former rulers remained confused and failed to organize effective resistance as the Empire established strongholds.
  • The Empire built schools and introduced compulsory education, modern subjects, and teacher training.
  • The Empire expanded healthcare, transportation, renewable energy, communications, and Ten-Tails Server technology.
  • The Empire modernized agriculture and established social security and elder-care services.
  • Madara witnessed the Empire's changes bringing the land new vitality, dignity, and hope.

Ch. 320The Power of the Otsutsuki God?

Madara Uchiha questioned his past ideals after seeing how the Empire transformed the Shinobi World. Meanwhile, Uchiha Senju absorbed the God Tree’s power and reached a new level, while Orochimaru also underwent a transformation.

  • Madara Uchiha admired the Empire’s changes to the Shinobi World and reconsidered his pursuit of power and control.
  • Uchiha Senju refined the severed God Tree into a fruit and speculated that it contained the power of five Otsutsuki Clan members.
  • Uchiha Senju and Orochimaru studied the God Tree in a secret laboratory, where Uchiha Senju subdued the Otsutsuki consciousnesses within it.
  • Uchiha Senju devoured the God Tree’s power, transformed, and estimated that he possessed the strength of ten Otsutsuki Clan members.
  • Orochimaru absorbed power released during Uchiha Senju’s transformation and reached Six Paths Level.

Ch. 321The World in Konoha's Second Year?

Madara Uchiha left Konoha after losing the Hokage election and finding no support among his clan, but three unfamiliar young Uchiha stopped him. Shisui Uchiha pledged their loyalty, while the trio secretly planned to use Madara and the nine Tailed Beasts to activate a cross-world teleportation channel.

  • After losing the Hokage election and failing to persuade the Uchiha Clan to leave, Madara Uchiha walked out of Konoha in despair.
  • Three observers identified the setting as Konoha Year Two, the year Madara left the village.
  • Madara Uchiha turned back when someone called for him and recognized the three young people who had supported him in the election.
  • Shisui Uchiha bowed and pledged that the trio would follow Madara Uchiha and serve him.
  • The three Uchiha secretly intended to use Madara's power and all nine Tailed Beasts to open a cross-world teleportation channel.
  • Madara Uchiha reacted to their pledge with a cold snort and a look of disdain.

Ch. 322Three Hiding Their Strength, Watching Old Man Madara Make a Fool of Himself

Madara Uchiha tried to send Obito, Itachi, and Shisui back to the village for their safety, but their declaration of loyalty moved him to let them follow. He demanded proof of their strength, and the three revealed their Three-Tomoe Sharingan while secretly planning to tease him.

  • Madara Uchiha told Obito, Itachi, and Shisui to stay in the village and live safely without him.
  • Obito, Itachi, and Shisui mocked Madara's tsundere act in a secret voice transmission, and Obito's laughter made Madara turn back in anger.
  • Obito declared that the three rejected the clan's compromise with the Senju Clan and asked Madara to take them along.
  • Madara Uchiha was moved by their words but said he would not accept weak helpers.
  • Obito, Itachi, and Shisui activated their Three-Tomoe Sharingan, satisfying Madara's test as they privately joked about making him lose his composure.

Ch. 323Starting Out with Old Man Madara, Leaving Hidden Leaf Village!

Madara Uchiha discovered that Obito, Itachi Uchiha, and their companion all possessed the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and demanded to know how they had obtained it. After doubting Obito’s explanation, Madara agreed to enter Itachi’s Genjutsu to learn the truth.

  • Madara Uchiha was shocked to see Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan in the eyes of all three people before him.
  • Obito claimed they had developed a method to awaken Mangekyo Sharingan quickly and wanted to form a new clan with Madara.
  • Madara rejected Obito’s explanation as a clumsy lie and remained suspicious of the group’s motives.
  • Itachi Uchiha offered to reveal everything through a Genjutsu, while Obito challenged Madara by asking if he was afraid.
  • Madara entered Itachi Uchiha’s Genjutsu, expecting that he could resist it or call Hashirama for help.

Ch. 324The Death of Izuna

Madara Uchiha relived Izuna’s death and his bloody feud with Hashirama, then was stabbed by Izuna, who revealed that his apparent death and the conflict between the clans had been part of a secret plan. Izuna claimed the Uchiha leadership and vowed to erase Madara from the clan’s history.

  • Madara watched Izuna die on the battlefield and vowed to bury the world with him.
  • Madara killed Tobirama and fought Hashirama, leaving Hashirama severely wounded despite his claim that the Senju had not killed Izuna.
  • Madara was stabbed through the chest and discovered that his attacker was Izuna, apparently alive.
  • Izuna accused Madara of neglecting the Uchiha by associating with Hashirama and declared him unworthy to lead the clan.
  • Izuna revealed that he had faked his death to turn Madara against the Senju and said he would take leadership and brand Madara a criminal in the clan’s records.

Ch. 325What, that's it? Entering Genjutsu Again

Madara Uchiha believed Hashirama had killed the three people who wanted to follow him, so he returned to Konoha to demand an explanation. He confronted Hashirama in the Hokage’s office.

  • Madara Uchiha broke free of the Genjutsu and dismissed the three people’s demonstration as unimpressive.
  • A Wood Dragon suddenly coiled around the three people, who vanished in a cloud of blood mist before Madara Uchiha could react.
  • Madara Uchiha believed Hashirama had killed his followers and suspected the attack was meant to stop others from leaving Konoha with him.
  • Madara Uchiha returned to Konoha, found Hashirama in the Hokage’s office, and demanded to know why he had killed his followers.

Ch. 326A Ninja's Clothes Are Stained with Blood

Madara Uchiha accused Hashirama of attacking the Uchiha with Wood Release, but Tobirama suggested that the incident had been a Genjutsu designed to turn them against each other. Hashirama and Tobirama then trapped and restrained Madara, with Tobirama condemning his complacency as they prepared to subdue him.

  • Madara Uchiha confronted Hashirama, insisting his Mangekyo Sharingan proved Hashirama had attacked the Uchiha with Wood Release.
  • Tobirama denied harming the Uchiha and suggested that someone had used Genjutsu to exploit Madara's suspicions and provoke conflict between the clans.
  • Complex symbols appeared in the Hokage's Office, and an invisible force immobilized Madara Uchiha.
  • Hashirama bound Madara with the Wood Binding Technique while Tobirama launched additional attacks, revealing they had set a trap to subdue him.
  • Tobirama criticized Madara for growing complacent and forgetting a ninja's purpose as Madara remained bound, furious and regretful.

Ch. 327The Clan Members Who Were Slaughtered

Madara Uchiha was forced to watch Hashirama and Tobirama direct Konoha Anbu to slaughter the Uchiha clan. As the massacre ended, Madara remained restrained, devastated and unable to save his clansmen.

  • Madara accused Hashirama and Tobirama of betrayal as Tobirama revealed the Uchiha family tree and showed him the attack outside the Hokage's Office.
  • Madara watched Anbu kill Uchiha clansmen, including a little girl, a pregnant woman, and a newborn baby.
  • Madara struggled against his restraints and condemned Hashirama and Tobirama, calling Hashirama's promises of peace and equality lies.
  • Hashirama told Tobirama to end the conflict quickly, and Tobirama accelerated the Anbu's killings.
  • Madara watched helplessly as the remaining Uchiha fell and the battlefield went silent.
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