Chapter Summaries

Hashirama Senju held off Ōtsutsuki Kaito while Kagami Uchiha battled Jigen in the Underworld Hell Great Killing Mausoleum. Ōtsutsuki Isshiki emerged and began engraving Karma on Kagami, who countered by trapping them both in black-red flames beneath the Sage of Six Paths Stone Tablet.

• Hashirama Senju used Sage Art: Torii Seal and Wood Style to suppress Ōtsutsuki Kaito, allowing Kagami Uchiha's Shadow Clone to return the Sage of Six Paths Stone Tablet and disappear.
• Kagami Uchiha used Mahoraga and his Susanoo to hold off Jigen while countering his attacks and waiting for an opening.
• Jigen unleashed his power and tore free of his shell, revealing Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
• Ōtsutsuki Isshiki overwhelmed Kagami Uchiha and began transferring Karma onto him as he demanded Kagami's body.
• Kagami Uchiha seized Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's wrist, spread black-red markings onto him, and trapped them both in flames beneath the Sage of Six Paths Stone Tablet.

Kagami Uchiha sealed Ōtsutsuki Isshiki inside the Box of Paradise and strengthened the prison with the Dragon Vein, the Sage of Six Paths Stone Tablet, and black spears. After seeing Hashirama Senju subdue Ōtsutsuki Kaito, Kagami joined him as Hashirama asked to talk.

• Kagami Uchiha exploited Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's panic and dragged him through the Gate of Sealing into the Box of Paradise.
• Kagami Uchiha reinforced Isshiki's prison with the Dragon Vein, the Sage of Six Paths Stone Tablet, and black spears.
• Sukuna broke free of his weakened restraints and agreed with Kagami that Isshiki would provide a long feast to digest.
• Kagami Uchiha returned to the outside world and saw Hashirama Senju forcing Ōtsutsuki Kaito under repeated Gates of the Great God.
• Hashirama Senju turned to Kagami Uchiha and asked if he had time for a chat.

Kagami Uchiha killed Ōtsutsuki Kaito and discussed Konoha, war, and Uchiha Madara with Hashirama Senju. After Kagami revealed that Madara had been dead for over a year, Hashirama learned he might return and insisted they stop him.

• Kagami Uchiha killed Ōtsutsuki Kaito and sealed away his corpse while Hashirama Senju watched uneasily.
• Kagami told Hashirama that Konoha had rotted and that war could never truly be ended while people held different beliefs and values.
• Hashirama asked whether Uchiha Madara was still alive, and Kagami said Madara had been dead for over a year.
• Kagami teased Hashirama that Madara would return in a few years, but Hashirama grew concerned and declared that they needed to stop him.

Kagami Uchiha rejected Hashirama Senju’s and Tobirama Senju’s criticism, declaring that the conflict over Konoha could not be resolved by their differing beliefs. After revealing that he had seen a future of catastrophe, Kagami left with Minato Namikaze and Hatake Sakumo, while the dispute ended with the Uchiha established as Konoha’s true heirs.

• Minato Namikaze and Hatake Sakumo arrived beside Kagami Uchiha as Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Orochimaru confronted them.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Kagami Uchiha how he had wronged him, and Kagami replied that their opposing beliefs had made one of them destined to lose.
• Kagami Uchiha pinned Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju with black spears, then warned Hiruzen Sarutobi to stay out of the Land of Fire.
• Orochimaru guessed that Kagami Uchiha could see the future, and Kagami confirmed that he had foreseen the Uchiha’s destruction and the deaths of Minato, Sakumo, and Kushina.
• Kagami Uchiha left with Minato Namikaze and Hatake Sakumo, forbidding Orochimaru from entering the Land of Fire as the confrontation ended with the Uchiha recognized as Konoha’s true heirs.

After Kagami Uchiha left, Hashirama Senju and the others accepted that they could not return to Konoha and decided to build a village to shelter people. Meanwhile, Kagami told Minato Namikaze how Obito would cause the Nine-Tails' rampage, then encountered Jiraiya, who warned him about a terrifying weapon being developed in the Land of Lightning.

• Hashirama Senju freed himself and Tobirama Senju, discovered Minato Namikaze had marked them with Flying Thunder God seals, and admitted Kagami Uchiha was stronger than Madara had been.
• Hashirama Senju decided to build a village to shelter those in need until the future Kagami described had changed.
• Kagami Uchiha told Minato Namikaze that Obito would extract the Nine-Tails during Kushina's childbirth, prompting Minato to ask Kagami to return before she gave birth.
• Kagami Uchiha sensed a toad underground and pulled Jiraiya out of it, reuniting him with Minato Namikaze and Hatake Sakumo.
• Jiraiya told Kagami Uchiha that the Kage in the Land of Lightning were developing a terrifying weapon of war.

Kagami Uchiha rejected the Four Nations Alliance as a threat he could deal with himself, while arranging for Yakushi Kabuto, Yakushi Nonō, and Tenzō to join him. He also rejected the Great Toad Sage’s prophecy and urged Jiraiya to live for himself; the chapter ended with Zetsu showing Akatsuki footage of Hashirama Senju and other dead figures in the Land of Birds.

• Jiraiya told Minato, Sakumo, and Kagami Uchiha that the Four Nations Alliance was developing a chakra cannon capable of destroying several towns.
• Kagami Uchiha told Minato to find Yakushi Kabuto and bring him and Yakushi Nonō to the Uchiha Clan Compound.
• Kagami Uchiha asked Sakumo to send Tenzō to the compound and told him to change his name to Yamato.
• Kagami Uchiha refused to meet the Great Toad Sage, threw Jiraiya to the ground, and told him to travel with Tsunade and live for himself.
• Zetsu told Nagato, Obito, and the other Akatsuki members that he had seen Hashirama Senju and other people who should be dead, then projected footage of meteors falling.

After witnessing Kagami Uchiha overpower Ōtsutsuki Kaito and Hashirama Senju, the Akatsuki feared the growing strength of their enemies. When Kakashi and a companion entered the Land of Rain, Obito and Sasori argued over who should confront them, so Pain sent Kakuzu and Konan to drive them away.

• Zetsu showed the Akatsuki images of Kagami Uchiha surviving a fatal attack, defeating Ōtsutsuki Kaito, and facing Hashirama Senju and other legendary shinobi.
• The Akatsuki saw Kagami Uchiha look directly at White Zetsu before the images vanished, and Kakuzu declared him a new God of Shinobi stronger and more evil than Hashirama Senju.
• White Zetsu reported that Kakashi and a bowl-cut man in Green Tights had reached the Land of Rain, prompting Obito to order Sasori to kill Kakashi.
• Sasori refused Obito's order and taunted him, and their argument escalated until Deva Path Pain intervened.
• Pain ordered Kakuzu to drive the intruders away, then sent Konan along and told her to warn Kakashi not to return.

Kakashi and Might Guy entered the Land of Rain to find Obito, but Konan and Kakuzu confronted them and revealed the Akatsuki. Kakashi and Guy began fighting, with Kakashi still demanding answers from Konan as she attacked him.

• Kakashi told Might Guy the mission was dangerous, but Guy insisted on helping bring Obito home.
• Kakashi recalled learning the Flying Thunder God technique so he could gain the strength to face Obito.
• Konan and Kakuzu appeared in the rain, and Kakashi recognized Konan as Jiraiya’s former student.
• Kakashi and Guy realized they knew nothing about the Akatsuki, and Kakuzu attacked them.
• Guy opened the Fourth Gate and clashed with Kakuzu while Kakashi asked Konan what was happening.
• Konan refused to explain and attacked Kakashi with countless sheets of paper.

Kakashi taunted Kakuzu before escaping with Might Guy using Flying Thunder God, leaving Obito to reassess the Akatsuki’s plans with Zetsu. Obito agreed to strengthen Nagato and gather the Tailed Beasts quickly, while Black Zetsu insisted that time favored them against Kagami Uchiha.

• Kakashi insulted Kakuzu, provoking him into attacking, then used Flying Thunder God to escape with Might Guy.
• Obito saw Kakashi use Flying Thunder God and later met with Zetsu in a concealed room.
• Black Zetsu said Nagato was losing confidence in gathering the Tailed Beasts and proposed collecting the One-Tails through Eight-Tails without the Nine-Tails.
• Obito said they should kill the Five-Tails if it revived before they gained enough power, and asked how long Nagato would take to master Rinne Rebirth.
• Obito proposed transplanting White Zetsu into Nagato to speed his recovery, and Black Zetsu agreed after considering how they could control Nagato if needed.
• Black Zetsu urged Obito to believe in his Mangekyo ability and said they would eventually defeat Kagami Uchiha.

After inspecting the Land of Fire’s reforms, Kagami Uchiha returned to Konoha and visited an Akimichi barbecue restaurant. There, he unexpectedly found Sarutobi Shinnosuke dating Uchiha Hazuki and imagined their future child bearing an Uchiha name.

• Kagami Uchiha reflected on the Land of Fire’s improving conditions and reassured Sukuna that future sources of energy would remain available.
• Kagami Uchiha entered Konoha in disguise and headed to an Akimichi barbecue restaurant, where the staff served him several portions of meat.
• Sarutobi Shinnosuke arrived holding hands with Uchiha Hazuki and told Kagami Uchiha that they were dating.
• Kagami Uchiha recalled how Shinnosuke and Hazuki had met during the reconstruction effort and imagined their child being named Uchiha Konohamaru.

Kagami Uchiha checked that Shinnosuke and Hazuki were serious about marrying, then spoke with Asuma about the village and the possibility of lasting peace. He headed to Ichiraku Ramen, where two familiar cats ordered another twenty bowls on his tab.

• Asuma arrived with Kurenai and found Kagami Uchiha finishing a huge meal at their table.
• Kagami questioned Shinnosuke about joining the Uchiha Clan to marry Hazuki, and Hazuki said they planned to wed during Izumi's vacation.
• Kagami offered to cover the couple's future barbecue meals and left before their wedding.
• Asuma asked what Kagami's childhood remark had meant, and Kagami said it had been a joke.
• Asuma apologized for his past prejudice against the Uchiha and asked whether peace could last, but Kagami told him to work for it himself.
• Kagami reached Ichiraku Ramen and heard two cats order twenty more bowls on his tab.

Kagami caught Revolver running up an enormous ramen tab, then met with Minato, Sakumo, and Biwako to discuss Kushina’s imminent delivery and preparations against Obito. Minato planned to stay beside Kushina during the birth while Kagami waited outside, and he agreed to pay Revolver’s debt after the cat falsely blamed him.

• Kagami confronted Revolver at Ichiraku Ramen about eating twenty bowls at a time and charging the meals to Kagami’s tab.
• Revolver claimed Shisui had taught him to run a tab, then tried to protect Shisui by blaming the Hokage.
• Minato arrived and summoned Kagami to the Hokage Office, where Sakumo and Biwako discussed Kushina’s expected delivery near the end of the month.
• Minato demonstrated a Space Sealing Barrier intended to stop Obito, and Kagami said it might help but could not guarantee success.
• Minato said he would stay beside Kushina during delivery and asked Kagami to wait outside; he then agreed to cover Revolver’s ramen debt.

Kagami Uchiha returned home and clashed with Shisui, who resented being left to care for Sasuke while attending the Ninja Academy. As the family prepared to welcome Ryuzetsu, Kagami told Shisui that strength was the basis for protecting what mattered, and Shisui dismissed his warning that he might someday be gone.

• Shisui attacked Kagami with a short blade and complained that he had been left to care for Sasuke while still attending the Ninja Academy.
• Kagami learned that Shisui had become Student Council president after winning the Academy’s ranking tournaments seven times in a row, and considered how to give him real combat experience.
• Kagami and Shisui returned home, where Ryuzetsu was holding Sasuke, and Kagami invited her to dinner at Ichiraku Ramen.
• As they waited for Ryuzetsu, Shisui questioned Kagami’s decisions concerning Sasuke and Itachi, but Kagami said Shisui would need to defeat him to change them.
• Kagami urged Shisui to become strong enough to protect what mattered and said he feared leaving him helpless; Shisui insisted Kagami could never die.

Kushina gave birth to Naruto in the Uchiha Clan Compound while Konoha guarded against Obito, and Kagami used his Sharingan to calm the Nine-Tails. Naruto’s birth passed without an attack, though Kagami sensed a brief gaze observing him.

• Kagami ordered Yakushi Nonō to live in the Uchiha Clan Compound and care for children selected for training, including Kabuto and Yamato.
• Kagami warned Mikoto to care for Sasuke, stopped her from harming herself, and reflected on Obito and his desire to face Madara fairly.
• Minato chose the Uchiha Clan Compound for Kushina’s delivery, and Kagami used his Sharingan to subdue the Nine-Tails as the Seal weakened.
• Jiraiya, Hatake Sakumo, and others stood guard while Kushina gave birth to Naruto, and Sasuke stopped crying at the newborn’s first cry.
• Kagami sensed a fleeting gaze after Naruto’s birth and suspected the Sage of Six Paths had observed him.

Hashirama Senju established Hidden Fire Village in the Land of Wind and helped it develop while the four great nations remained in exile from their homelands. After six peaceful years, a tall white-haired man arrived with earth-shattering news.

• Hashirama Senju founded Hidden Fire Village and became its First Mokage, drawing people seeking peace to its oasis.
• Ōnoki and Kazekage Rōsa visited the village, and Ōnoki learned that Kagami Uchiha had defeated Hashirama Senju.
• Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju fought Moryo's army and traced the demons' release to the destruction of the Uzumaki Clan's seals.
• Tsunade joined Hidden Fire Village, while Tobirama Senju discouraged her from using Impure World Reincarnation to meet Dan Katō and Nawaki.
• Hidden Fire Village developed for six years before a tall white-haired man arrived with earth-shattering news.

Karin brought Sasuke lunch at the Uchiha Training Ground, where Naruto and the other young elites trained and ate together. Meanwhile, Kagami Uchiha announced a Shinobi World Grand Martial Arts Tournament to redefine shinobi ranks.

• Karin brought Sasuke a lunchbox and a flower, while Sasuke defeated Naruto in their sparring match.
• Naruto arrived with a huge lunchbox delivered by Hinata, and Neji brought Hinata over to join the group.
• Kabuto told Sasuke that Shisui was reporting to the Hokage and would return with Kagami-sama.
• Kagami Uchiha told Konoha's jonin that the Land of Fire recognized only Hashirama Senju, Minato Namikaze, and Hatake Sakumo as Shadow titles.
• Kagami Uchiha announced the Shinobi World Grand Martial Arts Tournament to redefine the ranks of shinobi.

Jiraiya told the leaders of the Land of Wind and Hidden Fire Village that Kagami Uchiha had ordered all former Kage and the sacred lands to join a martial performance, with refusal risking destruction. The group examined the powerful rewards and debated Kagami’s aims, while Hashirama was invited to attend as a spectator and the others prepared to compete.

• Jiraiya announced that all former Kage except Hashirama Senju, along with Ryūchi Cave, Shikkotsu Forest, and Mount Myōboku, had to participate or face Kagami Uchiha’s threat.
• Orochimaru argued that Kagami was using the performance to select who deserved to survive, since he could already destroy every major faction alone.
• Jiraiya gave Hashirama an invitation to attend as an honored spectator and described the prizes, including a Fire Country title, two billion ryō, and rare techniques and artifacts.
• Tobirama Senju, Orochimaru, and Hiruzen Sarutobi reacted to the rewards, with Tobirama focused on Severance Release and the Wood Release and Flying Thunder God scrolls and Orochimaru longing for Yin-Yang Release.
• Orochimaru asked how teams could compete, and Jiraiya explained that teams could enter together and divide the final-stage rewards as they chose.
• Tobirama concluded that Kagami was confident he could defeat every powerful figure gathered at the event, and lamented that Hashirama could not compete.

Kakashi invited the Akatsuki to Kagami Uchiha’s tournament, and its members debated his motives and whether to participate. Kagami demonstrated his overwhelming power by splitting Kumogakure with a Susanoo slash, then gave the four Kage one month to carry out disaster relief.

• Kakashi told Nagato that Kagami Uchiha had invited the Akatsuki to a tournament and warned that refusing could mean the destruction of the Land of Rain.
• The Akatsuki members discussed the tournament’s rewards, considered whether it was a trap, and debated Kagami’s reasons for organizing it.
• Uchiha Shinka ordered the four Kage to participate or face destruction, and the Kage decided to wage war against the Land of Fire.
• Kagami Uchiha summoned a towering Susanoo and unleashed a slash that carved through the Land of Lightning and split half of Kumogakure.
• Shinka told the four Kage that Kagami had given them one month to carry out disaster relief and that they were not allowed to refuse.

Kagami Uchiha explained his theories about Mangekyo, the world’s will, and the role of powerful shinobi in stopping threats to the world. He returned to Konoha to announce his decision to hold the Shinobi World Martial Performance and prepare Shisui’s advancement.

• Kagami Uchiha reasoned that Eternal Mangekyo and the Rinnegan were paths exclusive to Indra’s reincarnations, while other Mangekyo abilities reflected their users’ strongest wishes.
• Kagami Uchiha theorized that the world’s will produced saviors to counter threats like Kaguya Otsutsuki, and that Kamui had helped fulfill that role.
• Kagami Uchiha decided to guide Shisui toward awakening a Perfect Mangekyo with a useful combat or support ability, while avoiding emotions that might trigger Amaterasu.
• Kagami Uchiha planned to strengthen Sasuke’s physique and bring him together with Karin, hoping their descendants would combine strong bodies and powerful eyes.
• Kagami Uchiha dispersed his Susanoo, flew toward Konoha, and prepared to gather everyone to announce his decision.

Kagami Uchiha trained Sasuke and the other children, then announced a ninja-world martial tournament with no age or strength restrictions. Naruto and the others were allowed to enter, while Shisui worried about their safety and Kagami's attention remained on him.

• Kagami Uchiha told Naruto and Hinata not to judge other lives by their own standards or seek validation from unrelated people.
• Kagami Uchiha told Sasuke to train until he could open four gates before advancing to the next stage of instruction, and he tossed Karin aside when she attacked him with Adamantine Sealing Chains.
• Shisui explained that Kagami's brother planned a three-stage martial tournament open to anyone, with survivors of the first stage eligible to become registered Konoha ninjas.
• Yakushi Kabuto suggested the tournament was preparation for unifying the ninja world, but Kagami Uchiha said he was staging it for entertainment.
• Naruto asked to participate, and Kagami Uchiha confirmed that he and the other children could enter despite Shisui's concerns.