Chapter Summaries

Shusei Senju arranged for the surviving Senju to leave for the Land of Whirlpools while he and the older clansmen remained behind, believing the Senju Clan had to sever its ties with Konoha. As Shusei prepared to accept a renewed Stone Ninja assault, Orochimaru learned that the Senju Clan had been wiped out.

• Shusen Senju begged Shusei Senju to stop sacrificing their clan, and Shusei said the Senju had given enough and ordered him to act.
• Orochimaru discussed the Senju Clan's heavy losses and ordered more medical ninjas sent to them, but a jonin reported that the clan had been wiped out.
• Shusei Senju and the elders knelt before Xun Uzumaki, who accepted the Senju as citizens of the Land of Whirlpools in the Daimyo's name.
• Shusei named Shusen the next Clan Head and ordered him to protect the survivors, even if he eventually had to abandon the Senju name.
• Shusei and the older Senju chose to remain behind, declaring that their relationship with Konoha had ended, just as a clansman reported another full-scale Stone Ninja assault.

After the Senju Clan was wiped out defending Konoha, Shusei Senju awakened Wood Release, shocking the Shinobi World. Xun Uzumaki took the surviving Senju to the Land of Whirlpools, while Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered Konoha to secure the battlefield and conceal the clan’s fate from Tsunade.

• Ōnoki learned that Shusei Senju had used Wood Release to turn the battlefield into a forest and ordered Stone Ninja to continue their assault on Konoha.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi confirmed the Senju Clan’s destruction and summoned the Konoha Advisory Council.
• Xun Uzumaki welcomed the surviving Senju Clan members to the Land of Whirlpools, claimed he had combined Wood Release himself, and told them to rebuild through their own work.
• Utatane Koharu confronted Hiruzen Sarutobi over the Senju Clan’s deaths, and he said they had sacrificed themselves defending Konoha.
• Hiruzen ordered Orochimaru to reinforce the defensive line, instructed that the Senju bodies be recovered, and demanded that news of the clan’s destruction be kept from Tsunade.

Shusen Senju arrived in the Land of Whirlpools seeking work to support the children he had sent to school, and Touya recruited him into the Construction Brigade. After learning that Prince Xun had given him Land of Whirlpools nationality, Shusen Senju began his new job, impressed by the country’s remarkable changes.

• Touya mistook Shusen Senju for a new refugee, but Shusen explained that he had arrived from elsewhere and was seeking work to support the children in his care.
• Shusen introduced himself as the wandering ninja Mu Shuzen and showed Touya the nationality card Prince Xun had given him.
• Touya explained the card’s value and recruited Shusen into his construction squad after learning he used Earth Release and Water Release.
• Shusen registered for the job, requested a month of wages in advance, and reflected that the Land of Whirlpools was special.

Kirigakure shinobi led by Juzo Biwa infiltrated the Land of Whirlpools to steal an item while Prince Xun was away. Miyakado and Aoba Kamitsuru surrounded the invaders with a larger force and ordered them to surrender, but Juzo called for a retreat and Miyakado commanded his troops to attack.

• Zongxiu’s colleague spotted an illegal border crossing on the surveillance monitors.
• Suikazan Fuguki sent Juzo Biwa and a team into the Land of Whirlpools to seize an item before Prince Xun returned.
• Aoba Kamitsuru reported that two teams of intruders included members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and Miyakado arranged for fifty defenders to oppose them.
• Juzo Biwa’s team was surrounded by Miyakado and more than twenty jonin near the rice fields.
• Miyakado cited the intruders’ alleged legal violations and ordered them to surrender for investigation.
• Juzo Biwa ordered his team to retreat, and Miyakado commanded the defenders to attack, dead or alive.

Kirigakure ninjas infiltrated the Land of Whirlpools but were intercepted by Uzushio forces, while Xun Uzumaki learned of the attack and headed toward the fighting. The Whirlpool Police kept civilians indoors as the battle continued, and Juzo Biwa wondered about the rumbling overhead.

• Juzo Biwa and Suikazan Fuguki led Mist Ninja who were discovered and attacked by Uzushio shinobi, but they refused to surrender.
• The Clan Head told Xun Uzumaki that Kirigakure ninjas had been stopped, and Xun used the Body Flicker Technique to investigate.
• Whirlpool Police officers urged civilians to return home and maintain order while residents offered their support.
• Konan's Mother kept Konan inside after police reassured them that the Land of Whirlpools would protect them.
• Yūsei told Yuta that another ninja village had invaded, and Yuta suddenly worried about his experimental field.
• Juzo Biwa looked up at a rumbling sky and wondered why it was thundering.

Xun Uzumaki arranged to ransom the captured Kirigakure ninja while keeping their swords, and Konoha struggled against attacks from Kumogakure and Iwagakure. With Konoha’s forces stretched thin, Orochimaru decided to draw the Land of Whirlpools into the war.

• Xun Uzumaki ordered Kirigakure to pay to ransom its prisoners and arranged political instruction for them.
• Xun Uzumaki sent Kubikiribōchō to the slaughterhouse and Samehada to the Research Institute, while demanding one billion for each sword if Kirigakure wanted them back.
• Tsunade prepared Konoha’s defenses against another Kumogakure attack and refused its demand for the Mangekyo and a stolen weapon.
• Orochimaru worried that Konoha could not hold its line against Iwagakure and concealed the Senju Clan’s situation from Tsunade.
• Orochimaru decided to drag the Land of Whirlpools into the battlefield to improve Konoha’s chances.

Yuta revealed that his ruined farmland had been part of Prince Xun’s hybrid rice breeding project. Meanwhile, Madara woke in his cave and decided to go see the Shinobi World, as Xun learned that war was worsening across the region and Konoha was under pressure from Iwagakure.

• Yuta showed Yūsei the book for Prince Xun’s hybrid rice breeding and field trials after the farmland was destroyed.
• Tobi told the awakened Madara that the other Zetsu had gone out to start a business and that the Shinobi World was at war.
• Madara ordered Tobi to bring the Uzumaki boy to him when Zetsu returned, then decided to go outside after resting.
• Xun returned to the Land of Whirlpools battlefield, where Zimu reported that the Land of Rain was gathering its displaced people.
• Kushina went to find Xiangzi in the medical room while Xun asked Zimu about Konoha.
• Zimu reported that Iwagakure was attacking Konoha and that the loss of the Senju Clan had left its defenses short-staffed.

Orochimaru arranged a false attack on Sunagakure’s border to draw the Land of Whirlpools into a larger battle and shift the fighting away from Konoha. Xun Uzumaki recognized the setup and began withdrawing his forces, while Jiraiya traveled toward the Land of Rain after receiving a warning from the Great Toad Sage.

• Orochimaru’s Konoha squad attacked Sunagakure’s border and retreated, while Hiruzen Sarutobi and Utatane Koharu discussed moving the battlefield to the Land of Whirlpools’ defensive line.
• Zimu reported the border attack to Xun Uzumaki, who ordered the Land of Whirlpools’ forces to withdraw and prepared an announcement that they could no longer support Konoha.
• Xun Uzumaki planned to send two girls back and notify Zimu, while noting that Amegakure would likely have to flee as well.
• Orochimaru ordered surveillance of the Land of Whirlpools’ battlefield and Iwagakure, hoping the fighting would move elsewhere.
• Jiraiya traveled toward the Land of Rain with Gama Bunta and explained that the Great Toad Sage had warned him about a red-haired person and asked him to go to Mount Myōboku.

As the Land of Whirlpools evacuated civilians, Sunagakure prepared to declare war and involve ordinary people in the conflict. Orochimaru anticipated a widening battle in the Land of Rain, while Tobi told Zetsu that Madara wanted to see him.

• Zimu Uzumaki ordered civilians to board ships first and had a man who refused to evacuate taken aboard.
• Xun Uzumaki learned Sunagakure had threatened war, dismissed its demand, and told Hibiki Uzumaki to protect refugees during the evacuation.
• Orochimaru learned Sunagakure was reinforcing its border and the Land of Whirlpools had sent thirteen airships to the Land of Rain, and he urged Konoha to hold on.
• The Kazekage told Chiyo that Sunagakure would use weapons bought from the Akatsuki Organization to involve ordinary people in the war, and he dismissed her objections.
• Tobi showed Zetsu his drawing and said Madara had asked him to wake him when Zetsu returned.

Xun Uzumaki returned to the Land of Whirlpools and was summoned by Madara, who wanted to leave his underground cavern for a visit. Xun agreed to take him there and considered making Madara a part-time Taijutsu teacher at the academy.

• Hibiki Uzumaki chose to travel to the Land of Whirlpools by airship while Xun Uzumaki returned there using the Flying Thunder God Technique.
• Zetsu told Xun Uzumaki that his new organization, the Goddess of the Moon Cult, was recruiting among refugees and wandering shinobi.
• Zetsu informed Xun Uzumaki that Madara wanted to see him, and Xun agreed to go.
• At the Land of Whirlpools Research Institute, the Great Elder and researchers examined Samehada and discussed how its Chakra absorption might help their research.
• Madara asked Xun Uzumaki to take him out of the underground cavern, and chose to visit the Land of Whirlpools.
• Xun Uzumaki agreed to take Madara there and considered hiring him as a part-time Taijutsu teacher at the academy.

Orochimaru learned that the Land of Whirlpools had abandoned the battlefield just as Sunagakure and Amegakure attacked, while Hiruzen Sarutobi faced a decision over the alliance’s betrayal. In the Land of Whirlpools, Xun Uzumaki arranged housing for Madara Uchiha, Tobi, and Zetsu, and Madara decided to stay and see what the nation had become.

• A Konoha ninja told Orochimaru that the Land of Whirlpools’ army had fled after the Sand Ninja began their attack.
• Sunagakure and Amegakure officially declared war on Konoha, and the Land of Whirlpools announced that it was withdrawing after devastating casualties.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi read the intelligence report, demanded that the Land of Whirlpools return its money, and prepared to make a decision after learning Danzo and Koharu had arrived.
• Xun Uzumaki showed Madara Uchiha, Tobi, and Zetsu a villa and told them that they had to pay rent, though Madara said he would provide the money later.
• Madara Uchiha chose to stay in the Land of Whirlpools and said he wanted to see what it had become.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha’s leaders faced worsening wartime shortages and decided to send Academy students to the battlefield. Meanwhile, the Uchiha Clan Head prepared to move his clan away from Konoha, leaving Fugaku Uchiha to lead them to the Land of Whirlpools.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, and Danzo discussed Konoha’s lack of manpower, its strained alliances, and the rumors surrounding the Land of Whirlpools.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to Utatane Koharu’s proposal to send sixth-year Academy students on missions, telling her to protect the children.
• The Uchiha Clan Head told Fugaku Uchiha that the clan could no longer remain in Konoha after the Mangekyo appeared.
• The Uchiha Clan Head ordered Fugaku Uchiha to leave with some clansmen and lead the clan onward.
• The Uchiha Clan Head told Fugaku Uchiha to follow the Land of Whirlpools Daimyo and hoped the Uchiha could begin anew.

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Danzo to investigate the Uchiha Clan while Konoha struggled on multiple fronts, but Danzo said he wanted to be a good person. As Konoha faced enemy attacks and new ninja tools, Xun Uzumaki arranged delivery of its airships and prepared to sell more tools.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi told Danzo to investigate the Uchiha Clan, and Danzo reluctantly agreed while saying he wanted to be a good person.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi demanded that the Land of Whirlpools return Konoha's money and that the Akatsuki Organization deliver Konoha's three airships.
• Orochimaru learned that Amegakure, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure had surrounded Konoha, and he ordered Sakumo to assist at the front lines.
• Xun Uzumaki told Kakuzu to deliver Konoha's completed airships and provide the Scientific Ninja Tools pricing sheet for potential buyers.
• Xun Uzumaki asked Kakuzu to visit the Land of Rain and explore whether other shinobi villages wanted to buy Scientific Ninja Tools.

Tobi went out to look for work so he and Madara could afford rent, while Xun Uzumaki arranged for him to be guided toward a job at Ninja Preschool. Tobi met an older woman on the commercial street and tasted sweet tofu pudding for the first time.

• Tobi left Madara sleeping at home and went outside to look for a way to earn money.
• Xun Uzumaki told Hibiki Uzumaki not to monitor Tobi and to guide him toward Ninja Preschool if he sought work.
• An older woman asked Tobi about his job and residence, then recognized the citizenship booklet Xun Uzumaki had given him.
• The older woman offered Tobi tofu pudding and encouraged him to find work in the Land of Whirlpools.
• Tobi tasted the sweet tofu pudding and happily said it was sweet.

Tobi wandered through town, enjoyed tofu pudding, and ended up watching a candy shop while its owner was away. After returning with candy he had earned, he found Madara considering a look around the peaceful country.

• Tobi enjoyed tofu pudding and wondered if he should find a job to help support Lord Madara.
• A shopkeeper rushed away with an upset stomach, leaving Tobi to watch the candy shop despite Tobi being unable to read.
• Konan, Yahiko, and Nagato bought candy, and Konan gave Tobi a strawberry candy to try.
• Tobi handed the shopkeeper the children's money, and the shopkeeper rewarded him with a handful of candy.
• Madara watched the workers in the distance and considered going out to see the country before Tobi returned with something delicious.

In the midst of Konoha’s desperate war, Hiruzen arranged for Academy students to graduate early and sent Nawaki to Orochimaru, while Madara explored the Land of Whirlpools. As Orochimaru’s battlefield line neared collapse, Jiraiya finally arrived on a giant toad and immediately drew the enemy’s attack.

• Orochimaru refused to retreat from the Land of Rain, insisting that his ninja hold the line despite the overwhelming enemy forces.
• Hiruzen arranged for Nawaki to join Orochimaru and discussed keeping Kuhon safely in the village.
• Hiruzen visited the Academy, where most students were set to graduate early and enter the battlefield.
• Orochimaru ordered his undermanned forces to defend against another assault from the allied enemy villages.
• Madara explored the Land of Whirlpools and sensed a disturbance in the forest.
• Jiraiya arrived atop a giant red toad, and the surrounding enemy ninja charged at him.

Madara watched Shiluo train and tried to discourage him, but ended up offering to teach him how to use his strength. Meanwhile, Jiraiya learned why Orochimaru was facing multiple shinobi villages, and Tobi returned home proud of his new job and earnings.

• Madara told Shiluo that he could not become a ninja without ninjutsu, but Shiluo insisted he would keep trying because Prince Xun had encouraged him.
• Madara turned to leave, then saw Shiluo continue training and offered to correct his technique.
• Jiraiya confronted Orochimaru over challenging three shinobi villages, then learned Orochimaru had not provoked them and asked whether reinforcements were coming.
• Tobi returned to his villa with money from his first day at work, happy that he could help support Madara.
• Hibiki told Xun Uzumaki that Madara had been observing workers and was now at Shiluo's training spot.

Madara Uchiha continued secretly visiting Zicheng to teach him Taijutsu, while Xun Uzumaki chose not to interfere and hurried to the Research Institute after hearing of a new discovery. Madara tried Zicheng’s canned beef, and the chapter ended as he reacted to its taste.

• Madara Uchiha left Tobi at home on his day off, and Tobi decided to visit the commercial street for milk candies and tofu pudding.
• Xun Uzumaki discussed the Land of Whirlpools’ work schedule with Hibiki Uzumaki and decided not to question Zicheng about Madara’s visits.
• Hibiki Uzumaki told Xun that the Research Institute had made a new discovery, and Xun hurried there to investigate.
• Madara visited Zicheng, criticized his canned-food diet, and accepted his offer to try heated canned beef.
• Madara tasted the braised beef and narrowed his eyes in appreciation.

Zicheng learned that Chakra control could help him advance his Taijutsu, while Orochimaru struggled with his teacher’s plans for Nawaki and the Senju Clan. As Konoha suffered heavy losses against the allied Sand, Stone, and Rain forces, Hiruzen told Danzo that the village could not wait any longer.

• Zicheng refused to give up on becoming a soldier and protecting the Land of Whirlpools, so Madara advised him to practice controlling Chakra throughout his body.
• Madara told Zicheng to begin by walking on water and climbing trees.
• Orochimaru decided to tell Tsunade that he was being considered as Nawaki’s instructor, while leaving the decision about telling Nawaki to her.
• Jiraiya and Orochimaru discussed the young ninja’s exposure to the Shinobi World’s cruelty before a Konoha ninja reported another attack by the Sand Ninja and Stone Ninja.
• In October of Konoha’s Year 32, Konoha suffered heavy losses against the Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Amegakure alliance, prompting anti-war sentiment among its people.
• Hiruzen told Danzo that Konoha could not wait any longer, and Danzo began to say he had something to tell him.

Xun Uzumaki oversaw the Land of Whirlpools’ development and ordered Kirigakure’s captured shinobi to undergo more reeducation. The Uchiha Clan Head prepared to sacrifice himself for his clan’s survival, while Zetsu arrived with news that Konoha seemed ready to surrender.

• Tobi left to go to work, and Zetsu decided to pursue the red-haired brat’s mission rather than wake Lord Madara.
• Xun Uzumaki halted plans to develop the Land of Whirlpools’ mountain regions and asked the Research Institute to continue testing Chakra Glass.
• Xun Uzumaki refused Kirigakure’s request for the mist ninja captives and ordered extra moral education and test papers for them.
• The Uchiha Clan Head told Fugaku Uchiha to gather the clan, announced he would contact the Land of Whirlpools’ leaders, and passed clan leadership to Fugaku.
• Zetsu told Xun Uzumaki that Konoha seemed to want to surrender.