Chapter Summaries

Gengetsu infiltrated Amegakure, told Konan that Nagato’s Rinnegan had been implanted and explained its connection to the Sage of Six Paths. Konan reported the encounter to Nagato, who remained focused on using his power to fulfill Yahiko’s dream.

• Gengetsu left Orochimaru’s research materials to examine and sent a Wood Clone into Amegakure.
• Konan confronted Gengetsu, who defended himself and revealed information about the Sage of Six Paths, the Rinnegan, and Nagato’s Uzumaki heritage.
• Gengetsu escaped through a pipe, and Konan wondered whether he had the same ability as Madara Uchiha before going to tell Nagato what she had learned.
• White Zetsu watched Gengetsu fly away and suspected that his approach to Nagato could cause trouble for Obito.
• Konan asked whether Gengetsu’s claims could be trusted, and Nagato said their priority was using their power to achieve Yahiko’s dream.

Gengetsu summoned Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju to explain Madara Uchiha's survival and the threat posed by the Rinnegan. After hearing the intelligence, Hashirama asked whether Gengetsu had summoned them to deal with the Rinnegan's current possessor.

• Gengetsu reviewed Orochimaru's improved Impure World Reincarnation research and discovered his findings could help create Rin's clone.
• Gengetsu summoned Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju in Shikkotsu Forest while Tsunade watched.
• Hashirama and Tobirama learned that Konoha had won the Third Shinobi World War and that Namikaze Minato was the Fourth Hokage.
• Hashirama recognized Gengetsu's naturally cultivated Wood Release, and Tobirama was shocked by his talent.
• Gengetsu sent the two Hokage intelligence about Madara Uchiha, the Rinnegan, Izanagi, and the Ten-Tails.
• Hashirama asked Gengetsu whether he had summoned them to deal with the person who possessed Madara's Rinnegan.

Gengetsu showed Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju his Dragon Vein, Sage Art, and eye powers, then argued that they should wait for a chance to eliminate Black Zetsu and unite the villages against the Akatsuki. After Tsunade warned that Obito could target the Nine-Tails when its seal weakened during the jinchuriki’s childbirth, the Hokage realized their weakened Impure World Reincarnation bodies might not be able to suppress it.

• Gengetsu revealed his Dragon Vein Chakra Mode and claimed he could handle Nagato, impressing Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.
• Tsunade and Gengetsu argued that Black Zetsu was the deeper threat and that the villages should join forces when Akatsuki’s plans threatened them.
• Tobirama Senju warned that the Shinobi World might not survive if the Ten-Tails revived or Madara Uchiha became its jinchuriki.
• Hashirama Senju asked Gengetsu why he had summoned them, and Gengetsu admitted he had wanted their advice and help with ninjutsu.
• Tsunade warned that the Nine-Tails’ seal would weaken when its pregnant jinchuriki gave birth, creating an opportunity for Obito Uchiha to attack.
• Hashirama Senju realized their ordinary sacrificial vessels had weakened them too much to suppress the Nine-Tails, and Tobirama Senju blamed Gengetsu for choosing them.

Gengetsu discussed his research into soul seals and Immortal Cultivation with Tobirama Senju, then continued training until his pineal gland completed its Sage Transformation. He became a Demi-Sage with a permanently accessible Sage Mode and discovered that his Heavenly Eye had developed a soul-sealing ability.

• Gengetsu's Shadow Clone found Tobirama Senju studying at the Senju Clan Estate and learned that Hashirama Senju and Tsunade had left the village.
• Gengetsu explained to Tobirama Senju how his Spirit Restriction Seal grew from research into a Soul Contract seal and his efforts to understand Natural Energy.
• Gengetsu told Tobirama Senju that he hoped to promote Immortal Cultivation at the Ninja Academy, but fled after Tobirama Senju reacted to his suggestion that he would rather be a principal than Hokage.
• Tsunade spent her days roaming and gambling with Hashirama Senju while Gengetsu and his Shadow Clones continued their training and research.
• On June 23rd of Konoha Year 47, Mikoto Uchiha gave birth to her second son, Sasuke.
• Gengetsu completed his pineal gland's Sage Transformation, gained an enduring Sage Mode and greatly extended Byakugan vision, and discovered a soul-sealing technique in his Heavenly Eye.

Tobirama Senju developed a soul-based contract that awakened a White Dog’s intelligence, while Gengetsu demonstrated a powerful soul-sealing technique with his Heavenly Eye. As Kushina’s delivery approached, Minato urged the village to prepare for an attack, but Gengetsu objected to Hiruzen Sarutobi’s plan to place the Anbu around the delivery barrier.

• Tobirama Senju formed a Soul Summoning Contract with the White Dog, linking their thoughts and allowing the dog to speak.
• Tobirama Senju explained the technique’s risks, and Gengetsu helped him discuss ways to refine it.
• Gengetsu used his Heavenly Eye to immobilize Tobirama Senju by sealing his soul with golden chains.
• On August 8th, Year 47 of Konoha, Minato told Hiruzen Sarutobi and Biwako to prepare for the worst during Kushina’s delivery, including a possible attack by someone with the Rinnegan.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi offered to put the Anbu around the delivery barrier while the village handled a possible feint, but Gengetsu objected.

Gengetsu and Konoha’s leaders prepared for an attack during Kushina’s delivery, while Obito Uchiha proceeded with his plan to seize the Nine-Tails. As Kushina’s delivery began, Obito created two Wood Clones and launched his operation.

• Gengetsu warned Hiruzen Sarutobi and Biwako about the threats to Kushina’s delivery, and the leaders finalized their defenses while monitoring possible Uchiha infiltrators.
• Gengetsu secretly escorted Kushina and Biwako to the prepared delivery room on August fifteenth, where Minato and Taji were waiting.
• Jiraiya and Tsunade discussed Orochimaru’s departure and the danger posed by Pain and Konan, while Hiruzen Sarutobi assembled Konoha’s forces.
• Fugaku Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha saw Root watching the Uchiha compound, and Fugaku told the clan to endure it until the crisis passed.
• Gengetsu sent a Wood Clone to stand with Uchiha Shinsui outside the barrier, and they considered whether they might persuade Obito rather than fight.
• Obito Uchiha learned Konoha was prepared, received Chakra from White Zetsu, and created two Wood Clones to begin his plan.

Gengetsu's Wood Clone and Uchiha Shinsui fought Obito Uchiha, using Nether Flame and Chiba's lightning technique to destroy one of his Wood Clones. Obito revealed that the attackers were all Wood Clones and announced a first attack on the village, prompting Gengetsu to recognize the Four-Tails as the threat.

• Obito rejected Gengetsu's warnings and declared that he would create a world without war or hatred, while Gengetsu and Uchiha Shinsui accepted that they could not persuade him.
• Gengetsu's Wood Clone entered Dragon Vein Chakra Mode, and Uchiha Shinsui trapped Obito's forming Susanoo with Myriad Seal Tsukuyomi before burning it with Nether Flame.
• Chiba's Thorn Forest of Thunder Marsh struck the immobilized Obito with lightning, destroying the Wood Clone before it could fully deploy Susanoo.
• Obito reappeared near Gengetsu and charged at Uchiha Shinsui while intangible, but Hashirama Senju warned that all the Obitos were Wood Clones.
• Obito's Wood Clone inside the barrier promised a first gift, and Gengetsu turned toward the village after sensing the Four-Tails.

Obito Uchiha attacked Konoha with the Four-Tails while Gengetsu, Jiraiya, and Konoha’s forces fought to contain the assault. Naruto was born, but Obito abducted Kushina and began controlling the Nine-Tails; Gengetsu rescued Kushina and escaped.

• Gengetsu left the battle against Obito Uchiha’s forces to head toward Konoha, while Jiraiya and Tsunade prepared to defend the village.
• The Four-Tails attacked Konoha, and Jiraiya, Gengetsu, and the village’s ninja engaged it as civilians were evacuated.
• Gengetsu diverted the Four-Tails’ Tailed Beast Ball away from Konoha, then used Adamantine Chains to restrain the beast and expose Obito Uchiha’s Wood Clone.
• Naruto was born, but Obito Uchiha destroyed Biwako and Taji’s Shadow Clones, grabbed Naruto, and abducted Kushina into Kamui Space.
• Minato caught Naruto and pursued the threat, while Gengetsu’s main body rescued the weakened Kushina as Obito Uchiha began taming the Nine-Tails.

Gengetsu used the Soul Contract to protect the Four-Tails from Obito Uchiha’s Mangekyō Sharingan, then faced the Nine-Tails after Obito brought it to Konoha. As Konoha’s leaders watched from the Hokage Tower, Gengetsu revealed powerful Wood Release and sent a vast surge of trees against the rampaging beast.

• Gengetsu formed a Soul Contract with the Four-Tails, connecting their consciousnesses and memories while keeping his past-life memories hidden.
• Gengetsu sensed that Obito Uchiha had tamed the Nine-Tails, and Hiruzen Sarutobi evacuated the others as Jiraiya went to Tsunade.
• Obito Uchiha tried to control the Four-Tails again but failed, then vanished into the Kamui Space while the Nine-Tails attacked Konoha.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi gathered Konoha’s senior ninja on the Hokage Tower as Gengetsu confronted the Nine-Tails alone.
• Gengetsu unleashed a massive Wood Release technique, but the Nine-Tails roared and smashed through the advancing trees.

Gengetsu restored Kushina and helped contain the Nine-Tails while Obito’s attack drew Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Akatsuki into the conflict. Gengetsu nearly suppressed the Nine-Tails, but Obito Uchiha appeared before he could finish.

• Gengetsu used One's Own Life Reincarnation to restore Kushina’s life force, while Kushina worried about Naruto and the Nine-Tails.
• Nagato and Konan discussed the threat posed by Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, and Zetsu urged Nagato to keep the brothers occupied while Obito acted.
• Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Uchiha Shinsui prepared to face Deva Path Pain and Konan as Gengetsu left them to handle the confrontation.
• Gengetsu used Sage Art—Wood Release—Wood Dragon Technique to coil around and restrain the Nine-Tails, then used Adamantine Soul Chains and Kakuan Entering the City with Helping Hands to suppress it.
• Obito Uchiha suddenly appeared above the Nine-Tails just as Gengetsu was about to complete the suppression.

Gengetsu, Minato, and the Four-Tails drove Obito and the Nine-Tails out of Konoha, while Danzo ordered Root to seek Gengetsu’s corpse if he died. Back at the Hokage Tower, Tsunade ordered the ANBU to stop Uchiha attackers, but an ANBU suddenly attacked her.

• Gengetsu and Minato battled Obito as the Nine-Tails broke free, and Gengetsu hurled Susanoo toward Konoha’s outskirts while the Four-Tails swung the Nine-Tails away.
• Danzo told Root to stay underground until the fighting ended, then ordered them to obtain Gengetsu’s corpse if he died after learning his Wood Release rivaled the First Hokage’s.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya left to support Minato and Gengetsu, while Hiruzen left Tsunade and the others at the Hokage Tower.
• After reports that Uchiha clansmen had rebelled, Fugaku denied that the clan was involved and left to calm its members; Tsunade ordered the Hokage’s direct ANBU to eliminate the attackers.
• Utatane Koharu warned Tsunade that Fugaku might lead the Uchiha in rebellion, and Tsunade blamed the elders’ prejudice before an ANBU suddenly attacked her.

Tsunade stopped White Zetsu infiltrators at the Hokage Tower and sent reinforcements to aid Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya, while the shelter faced its own infiltration. Kaori claimed an Immortal Talisman had cleared the shelter, then suddenly slapped it onto Kurenai.

• Tsunade used Sage Mode and Wood Release to capture White Zetsu clones after one stabbed Sarutobi Kazuhara.
• Shikaku Nara and Yamanaka Inoichi stopped Tsunade from killing the captives, and Tsunade sent Shinnosuke Sarutobi and Sarutobi Sue to support Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya.
• Tsunade learned Sarutobi Kazuhara had severe internal injuries and handed personnel arrangements to Shikaku.
• Kakashi exposed a White Zetsu disguised as Yuhi Shinku when it attacked Kurenai in the shelter.
• Kaori said an Immortal Talisman had confirmed the shelter was free of White Zetsu, then slapped it onto Kurenai.

Gengetsu protected Minato and Kushina as they worked to restrain and seal the Nine-Tails, then faced Obito Uchiha with powerful Wood Release techniques. The chapter ended with Gengetsu’s True Several Thousand Hands destroying Obito’s Susanoo.

• Minato used the Yin-Yang Seal to draw the Nine-Tails’ Yin Chakra into himself while Gengetsu bound the beast and obstructed Obito Uchiha’s Kamui.
• Gengetsu and Ao Cang attacked Obito’s Susanoo, but their strikes failed, Gengetsu’s Shadow Clone vanished, and the sealing chains began to break.
• Gengetsu appeared beside Minato with Kushina, who bound the escaping Nine-Tails while Gengetsu’s Wood Release interrupted Obito’s Kamui and pinned the beast.
• Gengetsu fought Obito’s Susanoo with a Wooden Human as Minato and Kushina prepared to seal the Nine-Tails’ other half.
• Gengetsu transformed the Wooden Human into the True Several Thousand Hands and battered Obito’s Susanoo until it collapsed and dispersed.

After Gengetsu crushed Obito Uchiha’s Susanoo and sealed his control over the Nine-Tails, Obito used Izanagi to escape death. Gengetsu attacked again, but Obito turned intangible, leaving their battle unresolved.

• Fugaku Uchiha ordered Shisui Uchiha to stay behind and burn the dead Uchiha, then led the others toward the Hokage Tower.
• Konan and Nagato assessed Gengetsu’s Wooden Buddha as a threat, while Zetsu identified him as a major obstacle to their plan.
• Gengetsu restrained Obito Uchiha with Adamantine Soul Chains and sealed his summoning contract with the Nine-Tails.
• Minato sealed the Dark Nine-Tails within himself as Kushina restrained and scolded the other Kurama.
• Gengetsu gouged out Obito Uchiha’s right eye, but Obito used Izanagi to reappear unharmed and then became intangible against Gengetsu’s attacks.
• Gengetsu unleashed Chidori Current and raised Steel Thorns around himself and Obito Uchiha as lightning struck the battlefield.

Gengetsu trapped Obito Uchiha in a vast forest and mist, but Obito survived with Izanagi and escaped into Kamui Space. After Root Ninjas tried to seize Gengetsu’s corpse on Danzo’s orders, Gengetsu learned who was behind the attack and vowed to confront him.

• Gengetsu used Flower Tree World Advent and the Hidden Mist Technique to trap Obito Uchiha after realizing Izanagi had limits.
• Obito Uchiha used Susanoo and his right eye to escape into Kamui Space, but Gengetsu struck him and was pulled in with him before reappearing outside with a Sharingan fading from his palm.
• Gengetsu noticed two Root Ninjas approaching Kushina and Minato, then captured them with vines.
• Gengetsu searched the Root Ninjas’ memories and discovered that Danzo had sent them to take his corpse.
• Gengetsu vowed that Danzo could not remain if Gengetsu was still alive.

Gengetsu, Kushina, and Minato agreed to make Naruto the Yang Nine-Tails’ Jinchuriki, persuading the Nine-Tails that Naruto should become his own Jinchuriki to raise. After Gengetsu and Minato sealed Yang Kurama inside the infant, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya arrived and were stunned to hear that the Nine-Tails had agreed willingly.

• Gengetsu knocked out two Root Ninja and brought them to Kushina and Minato, then persuaded Kushina to release Kurama from her chains.
• Gengetsu and Son Goku urged the Nine-Tails to cooperate, and Gengetsu convinced him that Naruto could become a Jinchuriki for him to raise.
• Gengetsu revealed that Naruto was the reincarnation of Asura's Chakra, and the Nine-Tails agreed to be sealed as someone approached.
• Minato returned with the crying Naruto, and Gengetsu sealed Yang Kurama into him with the Yin-Yang Seal before Minato added the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya arrived and questioned the decision to seal the Nine-Tails inside Naruto, but Gengetsu told them the Nine-Tails had agreed willingly.

Gengetsu uncovered evidence that Danzo had targeted him and helped the White Zetsu attack Konoha, while Shinku and Mana were found dead. As Minato and Gengetsu confronted Danzo, Tsunade publicly accused him of a long list of crimes, and Danzo dismissed the allegations as unproven.

• Gengetsu returned to the Hokage Tower, treated Sarutobi Kazuhara, and ordered searches for the missing Shinku and Mana and for trouble in the shelters.
• A White Zetsu clone claimed Danzo had shared intelligence with Akatsuki, while Kushina and Tsunade rejected the attempt to excuse betrayal as service to Konoha.
• Fugaku admitted responsibility for the Uchiha rebels, revealed that his clan had executed them, and announced he would resign as Police Department chief while accusing Root of abandoning its post.
• ANBU brought back the mutilated bodies of Shinku and Mana, and Danzo arrived claiming Root had been handling an intelligence break-in.
• Gengetsu demanded Danzo surrender or die, and Minato ordered him to surrender peacefully.
• Tsunade accused Danzo of experimenting with Hashirama's cells, stealing Sharingan, killing Uchiha, leaking intelligence, and plotting to seize the Hokage position; Danzo called the charges one-sided claims.

Gengetsu exposed Danzo’s crimes and defeated him despite his repeated use of Izanagi. Danzo died after activating Reverse Four Symbols Sealing, and Gengetsu considered his first target complete.

• Gengetsu used two White Zetsu Clones as sacrifices for Impure World Reincarnation and warned Danzo’s Root ninjas to choose between serving Danzo and serving Konoha.
• Danzo defended his actions as sacrifices for Konoha, but Gengetsu condemned his treatment of the village’s people as disposable tools, turning the gathered shinobi against him.
• Danzo tried to retreat, but Gengetsu and Fugaku Uchiha pursued him, and Gengetsu trapped him with Wood Release.
• Danzo used Izanagi to survive Gengetsu’s attacks, but Gengetsu repeatedly predicted his revivals, severed his right arm, and pierced his heart.
• Danzo activated Reverse Four Symbols Sealing and died as the technique formed a sphere around him, while Gengetsu looked up at the night sky and declared his first target complete.

After Gengetsu killed Danzo, Minato began consolidating Konoha’s defenses and dismantling Root. Obito and Zetsu planned to strengthen Akatsuki by recruiting Orochimaru, while Ko received a new name and purpose as Yamato.

• Gengetsu returned to the Hokage Tower after killing Danzo and removing two pairs of two-tomoe Sharingan from his arm.
• Obito escaped to his underground base, where Zetsu warned that Danzo’s death and Konoha’s increased unity undermined their plans.
• Obito decided Akatsuki should lie low and seek Orochimaru for something the group needed.
• Minato dispatched Jiraiya and Tsunade with elite forces to watch Kumogakure and Kirigakure.
• Minato recruited the Root ninja Ko into his ANBU and renamed him Yamato, tasking him with building homes for villagers.

Minato proposed reorganizing the ANBU and creating a Special Training Division to train elite, versatile reserve members while abolishing Root. The Hokage and advisors supported the plan, which pointed toward broader reforms and a new era for Konoha.

• Minato brought Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Shikaku Nara to the Hokage Office, where they found Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju waiting.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi praised Minato's decision to have Kushina give birth away from Konoha, and Tobirama told Minato to keep Gengetsu in line because he disdained the Hokage's burdens.
• Minato proposed abolishing Root and establishing a Special Training Division to prepare ANBU reserve members without giving the division command over the ANBU.
• Minato explained that the division would use the Hokage and rotating specialists as instructors, with trainees specializing in a field while developing broad skills.
• Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Shikaku Nara supported the plan, though its training would challenge established traditions of passing down ninja arts.
• Shikaku Nara realized that successful ANBU reforms could lead to changes in the Uchiha Clan-controlled Police Department and usher in a new era.