Chapter Summaries

Yichen completed Five Elements Fusion and underwent a two-month transformation that raised his body and soul to Sage level. After discovering Orochimaru’s likely role in a plot against Kirigakure, Yichen decided to attack the village and draw Orochimaru into the open.

• Sokai and Izumi Uchiha brought the Shinigami Mask to Yichen, who told them to revive Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha and use them to attack Konoha ninja until their anger subsided.
• Yichen fused the five types of Chakra in his body, used the Star to transform his cells, and emerged from two months of training as a Sage with perfect Five Elements Fusion.
• At a high-level meeting, Tomoko reported that Sokai and Izumi Uchiha had killed more than a thousand Konoha ninja with the Reanimated Bodies, while Neji described a resonance from the Giant Tenseigan.
• Yichen concluded that Orochimaru’s evolved Byakugan was connected to the resonance and Black Zetsu’s intelligence about Kirigakure, then ordered Chiga to keep watching Orochimaru.
• Yichen decided Iwagakure would attack Kirigakure so Orochimaru would believe his plan was working and reveal his next move.

Orochimaru decided to pursue the Giant Tenseigan on the moon while Black Zetsu maneuvered the Iwa ninja into conflict. Yichen recognized Orochimaru’s destination and led a team toward the moon, while Ōnoki coordinated Iwagakure’s defenses and revealed that the apparent expedition was a decoy made up of Reanimated Bodies.

• Kabuto Yakushi warned Orochimaru that Iwagakure might have three Sage-level fighters, and Orochimaru identified Sokai Uchiha as a possible third opponent alongside Neji Hyuga and Izumi Uchiha.
• Orochimaru accepted Black Zetsu’s suggestion that a Giant Tenseigan on the moon could help his eyes evolve, and he planned to investigate while Iwagakure dealt with the Mist ninja.
• White Zetsu clones saw twenty-eight apparent Iwa experts leave on a Porcelain Platform, and Black Zetsu took their report as proof that Iwagakure’s forces had mobilized.
• Orochimaru left Snake Pit Village, changed course toward the Land of Snow, and headed for the Space-Time Tunnel; Yichen recognized his destination and went to the moon with Neji, Izumi Uchiha, Sokai, Shion, and Chiga.
• Ōnoki organized Iwagakure’s barriers and defenses while Natsuki, Sakura, and Yakumo Kurama controlled the Reanimated Bodies that had impersonated the apparent expedition.

The Mist ninja captured a White Zetsu spy and learned that Iwagakure was advancing, so Kisame called on Konoha for help and prepared to fight alongside Kakashi’s forces. As the allied armies clashed with Iwagakure’s Reanimated Bodies, Yichen and his companions headed to the moon, while Black Zetsu revived Madara Uchiha, who set out to reclaim his Rinnegan.

• A White Zetsu clone warned Genji that the Tsuchikage was approaching with dozens of powerful fighters, but Mist ninja Anbu captured and interrogated it.
• Kisame ordered noncombatants to evacuate, sent a request for Konoha’s aid, and arranged for Suigetsu to leave with the Explosive Blade.
• Kakashi arrived with Naruto, other Konoha fighters, and Reanimated Bodies, and the Konoha and Mist ninja forces joined together to face Iwagakure’s approaching army.
• Natsuki, Sakura, and Yakumo Kurama revealed that Iwagakure’s twenty-eight apparent fighters were Reanimated Bodies, and the allied forces opened the battle with Naruto’s Shadow Clones.
• Yichen and his companions entered the Space-Time Tunnel to the moon after Orochimaru, while Black Zetsu used a White Zetsu clone as a sacrifice to revive Madara Uchiha.
• After learning that three young Sages were active in the Ninja World, Madara Uchiha decided to reclaim his Rinnegan and headed for the Land of Rivers.

The Allied Forces and Iwagakure exchanged attacks across the battlefield, but Iwagakure used Senju Tobirama and Atsumi Akino’s talisman papers to erase Flying Thunder God Marks and rescue sealed Reanimated Bodies. Iwagakure then launched a mass Mutual Distraction Explosion Tag attack, and the chapter ended with Minato Namikaze reaching Ao as Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha trapped Ao and the Three-Tails in genjutsu.

• Naruto Uzumaki’s Shadow Clones bombarded Iwagakure’s Reanimated Bodies with Rasenshuriken, but the Raikage and sand barriers blocked most of the attacks.
• The Allied Forces counterattacked, while Iwagakure’s fighters targeted Hozuki Mangetsu and then pressured the Allied Forces with a coordinated assault.
• Kakashi and Minato Namikaze sealed Hanzo and A, but Senju Tobirama used Atsumi Akino’s talisman papers to erase their Flying Thunder God Marks and rescue them.
• Iwagakure’s fifteen Reanimated Bodies launched the Mutual Distraction Explosion Tag Technique, injuring several Allied Forces Reanimated Bodies while leaving their living fighters unharmed.
• Senju Tobirama used a talisman paper to erase Minato Namikaze’s mark on the First Mizukage and carried him away, while Kakashi rescued the Third Mizukage from Shisui Uchiha.
• Shisui Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha trapped Ao and the Three-Tails in genjutsu, and Minato Namikaze moved to support Ao as Kakashi relocated two recovering Reanimated Bodies.

The Allied Forces learned how to dispel the Impure World Reincarnation and gained the upper hand after exploiting the Iwa ninja’s poor coordination. Sakura’s side then launched a sudden counterattack against three key opponents, and the chapter ended with Minato Namikaze escaping a suspected attack as Hozuki Mangetsu stabbed himself.

• Karatachi Yagura used the Three-Tails Chakra to dispel the genjutsu on Ao, and Kakashi learned from Katsuyu that the First Mizukage had shown how to undo the Impure World Reincarnation.
• Kakashi controlled the Third Raikage with genjutsu and made him dispel the technique, prompting Rion to order a melee and the Iwa ninja to transform into Yichen and attack.
• The Allied Forces recognized the Iwa ninja’s Flying Thunder God strategy, survived their Exploding Tag assault behind the Four Red Yang Formation, and rescued Kakuzu from Obito Uchiha’s Kamui Space.
• Kakashi’s forces exploited the controllers’ poor multitasking and sealed Chiyo, Ryosuke, Rasa, and the Third Kazekage, forcing the Iwa ninja to shift their attack toward Hozuki Mangetsu, Hozuki Gengetsu, and Ao.
• Sakura’s group used coordinated attacks and Fugaku Uchiha’s dojutsu to overwhelm the three targets, but Minato Namikaze rescued Ao and Hozuki Mangetsu while Hozuki Gengetsu dispelled his own Reanimation.
• Minato Namikaze sensed killing intent and moved away from Hozuki Mangetsu, who had driven a kunai into his own throat.

The Allied Forces gained the upper hand after Hinata helped them defeat Senju Tobirama, but Sakura’s side countered by sealing Kakashi in the Amber Purifying Pot. With Kakashi removed and the jar sent into Kamui Space, the Allied Forces were left without their commander.

• Minato Namikaze realized Hozuki Mangetsu had been manipulated into killing himself, while the Allied Forces defeated several Reanimated Bodies at the cost of their first living casualty.
• Mu attacked the Kirigakure reserve force, and Minato Namikaze coordinated with Kakashi and Naruto to exploit Sakura’s future-based tactics and target Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
• Minato Namikaze, Naruto, Mito Uzumaki, and Kushina Uzumaki disrupted Kinkaku and Ginkaku’s Nine-Tails chakra and restrained them, while Hanzo’s poison failed to stop the Allied Forces from supporting Kaze.
• Kakuzu betrayed the Allied Forces under Shisui Uchiha’s Kotoamatsukami, helping Senju Tobirama and Mu defeat the former Three-Tails Jinchuriki before the Iwa ninja targeted Ao.
• Hinata pulled Senju Tobirama into the Allied Forces’ attack, and Sasuke forced him to release the Impure World Reincarnation, though Ao survived with his combat ability lost.
• Obito Uchiha sealed Kakashi in the Amber Purifying Pot and sent it into Kamui Space, leaving the Allied Forces stunned and without their commander.

Obito sealed Kakashi away and summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, while Hinata took command of the Allied Forces as the battlefield shifted into a clash of giant beasts and Susanoo. Madara Uchiha attacked River Ninja Village and overwhelmed Nagato, who removed his Rinnegan after Black Zetsu manipulated him and his companions into believing it could save their people and support Yichen’s dream.

• Obito entered the Kamui Space after sealing Kakashi, and Minato found that Obito had erased the Flying Thunder God Mark.
• Natsuki failed to summon the released Reanimated Bodies, and Aono Shinichi told Sakura to use the final secret weapon.
• Obito summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, while Hinata became commander and led the Allied Forces into a renewed battle with giant summons, Tailed Beasts, and Susanoo.
• Madara attacked River Ninja Village with a meteor, but Nagato redirected it with Shinra Tensei and fought Madara using the Six Paths of Pain and Limbo.
• Madara broke free of Nagato’s Chibaku Tensei with his Perfect Susanoo and demanded the Rinnegan; Black Zetsu persuaded Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan that surrendering it would protect the village and Yichen’s cause.
• Nagato removed his Rinnegan.

Madara Uchiha reclaimed the Rinnegan, revived himself with the White Zetsu clones, and began capturing tailed beasts, destroying Sunagakure before heading for Iwagakure. Nagato discovered that his removed Rinnegan's familiar abilities remained with him and set out with Yahiko and Konan to seek the Dragon Vein, while Madara faced Iwagakure's defenses and challenged Ōnoki.

• After Madara Uchiha took the Rinnegan, Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan realized Black Zetsu had controlled their thoughts, and Nagato received the Byakugan Yichen had provided.
• Nagato found that he could still use familiar Rinnegan techniques and learned his Byakugan might evolve, so he and his companions headed to Sasori and the Dragon Vein for energy.
• Madara Uchiha used thousands of White Zetsu clones to restore his body, implanted the Rinnegan, and set out to capture the tailed beasts, beginning with Gaara and the Two-Tails.
• Madara Uchiha devastated Sunagakure, captured Gaara and the Two-Tails, and then traveled to Iwagakure.
• Iwagakure's upgraded Four Red Yang Formation and coordinated ninja attacks stopped Madara Uchiha's assault, and he challenged Ōnoki to fight.

Madara Uchiha failed to break Iwagakure’s space-time barrier, then went to the Land of Water battlefield to seize the Tailed Beasts and revive the Ten-Tails. After Madara overwhelmed the Allied Forces, Naruto reunited with Kurama and Sasuke gained Sage Chakra, but Madara’s Limbo Clones shattered Sasuke’s Perfect Susanoo.

• Madara Uchiha could not penetrate Iwagakure’s barrier, so he left and captured the Six-Tails before heading to the Land of Water battlefield.
• Ōnoki chose not to release the Reanimated Bodies of the former Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki, while Madara arrived and took control of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
• Madara’s statue absorbed the Two-Tails, Six-Tails, and the Tailed Beasts inside Gaara, Ao, and Kaze, while an invisible Limbo Clone wounded Minato Namikaze.
• Minato Namikaze transferred the Yin Nine-Tails into Naruto’s seal, allowing Naruto to reunite both halves of Kurama and enter Kurama Mode.
• Madara attacked Naruto with Perfect Susanoo and absorbed the Allied Forces’ ninjutsu, but Hinata’s Gentle Fist staggered him and Minato identified senjutsu as a way to hurt him.
• Sasuke tricked Tagitsuhime into giving him Sage Chakra and summoned Perfect Susanoo, but Madara’s Limbo Clones knocked him down and destroyed it.

Madara Uchiha battled the Allied Forces while the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path absorbed the remaining Tailed Beast Chakra and began transforming. Hinata absorbed the Chakra from the statue’s severed arm, but Madara gained the upper hand and killed Hashirama Senju, Naruto, and Sasuke, leaving Naruto to be swallowed by the statue.

• Sasuke attacked Madara Uchiha with Sage Art—Amaterasu, while Kisame used a powerful Water Release in cooperation with Hinata to immobilize Madara’s four Limbo Clones.
• Hashirama Senju arrived, and he, Naruto, and Sasuke fought Madara Uchiha as Hinata recovered Ao’s Byakugan and Mito Uzumaki was sealed inside the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
• Madara’s Limbo Clones extracted Tailed Beast Chakra from Mito Uzumaki, Killer B, and the former Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki, causing the statue to change and break free of Madara’s control.
• Obito Uchiha severed the statue’s arm with Kamui, but Hinata stopped him and tried to take him to free Kakashi; Sakura instead made Obito undo the Impure World Reincarnation.
• Hinata absorbed the Chakra in the statue’s severed arm while the Allied Forces and Iwagakure fought over her, then used the power to drive Iwagakure’s Reanimated Bodies back.
• Madara Uchiha created multiple Perfect Susanoo, defeated Hashirama Senju, Naruto, and Sasuke, absorbed Hashirama’s Sage Chakra, and sent Naruto toward the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which began absorbing him.

On the moon, Orochimaru questioned Yichen about how they became Sages, their enemies, and the limits of Sage power before agreeing to fight the group as a training partner. Yichen opened their battle, forcing Orochimaru to reveal a powerful Byakugan attack, but remained unharmed as the fight continued.

• Orochimaru saw that Yichen, Sokai, and Shion had reached Sage-level power and realized he would face five opponents, so Yichen offered to fight him one at a time.
• Yichen explained the bloodline paths that had made him and Shion Sages, then told Orochimaru that he aimed to prepare for Kaguya Otsutsuki and other invaders beyond the Ninja World.
• Yichen described Sage-level classifications, named Kekkei Mōra as the level of Kaguya Otsutsuki and the Sage of Six Paths, and said the Ten-Tails might help a Sage reach it.
• Orochimaru agreed to serve as their combat instructor, and Yichen chose to fight first while Neji, Sokai, Izumi Uchiha, Shion, and Chiga watched from a distance.
• Yichen pressured Orochimaru with a stream of Sage-enhanced Ninjutsu and then attacked with Porcelain Release, Flame Release, and Storm Release as he closed in.
• Orochimaru unleashed a Byakugan-powered shockwave filled with cutting attacks that scattered Yichen's techniques and blasted him away, but Yichen landed unharmed.

Yichen fought Orochimaru on the moon, testing his Byakugan techniques and revealing that Orochimaru could use shockwaves, All-Killing Ash Bones, and genjutsu. Their battle ended without a victor, and Sokai stepped forward to face Orochimaru next.

• Yichen attacked Orochimaru with Light Release, a Rock Golem, and Rasenshuriken techniques, while Orochimaru countered with his Byakugan shockwave and All-Killing Ash Bones.
• Orochimaru trapped Yichen in a genjutsu, but Yichen broke free and learned that Orochimaru’s Byakugan could also cast genjutsu.
• Yichen explained how his soul and body had both reached Sage level, and the two resumed fighting without either gaining a decisive advantage.
• Yichen ended his sparring match with Orochimaru and warned the others about his three Byakugan techniques.
• Sokai volunteered to fight next, and Yichen cautioned him to beware of All-Killing Ash Bones before Sokai flew toward Orochimaru.

Yichen explained why Orochimaru had the advantage against Sokai, and Sokai’s revealed Rinnegan abilities failed to prevent his defeat. Shion’s fearful fighting and Izumi Uchiha’s battle followed; Izumi gained the upper hand with her Mangekyō abilities, but Orochimaru destroyed her Susanoo with All-Killing Ash Bones.

• Yichen told Neji that Orochimaru’s abilities countered Sokai, and Izumi Uchiha prepared to intervene if needed.
• Sokai revealed his Rinnegan abilities and severed Orochimaru’s right arm with a Space-Time Door, but Orochimaru escaped Sokai’s sealing attack and defeated him.
• Izumi Uchiha rescued Sokai, and Shion volunteered to fight Orochimaru.
• Shion’s genjutsu failed, but her Miko Power and sealing techniques threatened Orochimaru; after fleeing in fear, she returned when Yichen ordered her to keep fighting.
• Izumi Uchiha used her Mangekyō abilities to impair Orochimaru’s vision and absorb his Dojutsu Power, but Orochimaru obscured her sight with a water dragon and steam.
• Orochimaru concealed an All-Killing Ash Bones strike behind an Earth Release, and the bone spike pierced and turned Izumi Uchiha’s Susanoo to ash.

Izumi Uchiha and Neji fought Orochimaru in succession, forcing him to expend much of his strength and suffer severe injuries. After Neji pierced Orochimaru’s heart with a Truth-Seeking Orb, Kaguya Otsutsuki possessed his weakened body and regained her freedom.

• Izumi Uchiha repelled Orochimaru’s attacks, trapped him with Chibaku Tensei, and forced him to escape by destroying its gravitational core with All-Killing Ash Bones.
• Orochimaru admitted defeat against Izumi Uchiha, and Yichen sent her back so Neji could take his turn fighting him.
• Neji countered Orochimaru’s ninjutsu and close-combat attacks, then used Tenseigan Chakra Mode to overpower him and pierce his heart with a Truth-Seeking Orb.
• Yichen called Neji back as black matter bound Orochimaru, absorbed Chakra, and transformed his body.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki emerged from Orochimaru’s body after possessing him, regaining her freedom.

Yichen and his allies defeated Kaguya after Black Zetsu used Orochimaru as her vessel, forcing Kaguya to retreat to her original body within the moon. They absorbed the chakra from Kaguya’s remains and returned to the Ninja World beside Iwagakure.

• Black Zetsu tricked Orochimaru into going to the moon, where Kaguya possessed him through the part of Black Zetsu hidden in Hyuga Hiashi’s body.
• Kaguya tried to escape, but Sokai blocked her Space-Time Doors as Yichen, Neji, and Izumi Uchiha attacked and sealed parts of her body.
• Kaguya released her possession and returned to her original body, leaving Hyuga Hiashi behind; Neji killed Hyuga Hiashi after Yichen removed his eyes.
• Yichen and the others broke down and absorbed the chakra from Kaguya’s sealed arm and body, while Yichen warned them that shortcuts to Kekkei Mōra could lead to possession by Kaguya.
• Sokai opened a Space-Time Door, and Yichen’s group returned to the Ninja World beside Iwagakure.

Yichen’s group traveled to Rōran, where Nagato used the Dragon Vein’s power to become a Sage and awaken a Tomoe Rinnegan. Meanwhile, Madara Uchiha fought the newly revived Sasuke and Naruto, overwhelmed them and Hinata, and trapped Minato Namikaze with a Limbo Clone, forcing Minato to release his Reanimated Body.

• Yichen learned that Madara Uchiha had killed Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki, sent Sokai to retrieve Kakashi Hatake from the Amber Purifying Pot, and had Sakura warn Madara that the brothers would receive the Sage of Six Paths’ power.
• Chiga sensed a powerful Uzumaki Clan member near Rōran, so Yichen and his companions traveled there and found Nagato using the Dragon Vein to transform into a Sage.
• Nagato emerged with a red Tomoe Rinnegan on his forehead, gave Sasori of the Red Sands his promised notes, and joined Yichen, Yahiko, and Konan.
• The Sage of Six Paths revived Sasuke and Naruto and helped Hinata become a Sage, while Madara Uchiha stole Sasuke’s right eye and attacked the three newly empowered fighters.
• Madara Uchiha shattered Sasuke’s Susanoo and ambushed Minato Namikaze with a Limbo Clone’s Black Rods, leaving Minato unable to use Flying Thunder God.
• Madara Uchiha compelled Minato Namikaze to form the seals that released the Impure World Reincarnation, and Minato’s Reanimated Body dissipated.

Yichen led five Sage-level allies to ambush and capture Hinata on the Land of Water battlefield, while Madara Uchiha faced Naruto and Sasuke. The Sage of Six Paths released the Iwa ninja’s Reanimated Bodies, and Black Zetsu prepared to make a move before learning that other White Zetsu clones were approaching.

• Chiga reported that Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata had become Sages, prompting Yichen to take Chiga and the others to Mount Myōboku.
• Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata coordinated their attacks against Madara Uchiha, forcing the battle into a stalemate and sending the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path through Sasuke’s Space-Time Door.
• Fugaku Uchiha relayed Yichen’s offer of an alliance to Madara Uchiha, but Yichen, Neji, Sokai, Izumi Uchiha, Shion, and Nagato appeared through a Space-Time Door and attacked Hinata.
• Yichen’s group overwhelmed Hinata and pulled her through the Space-Time Door; Yichen also sealed Karatachi Yagura before leaving the battlefield.
• The Sage of Six Paths released the Iwa ninja’s Reanimated Bodies, alarming Madara Uchiha and driving Black Zetsu to consider taking over Madara’s body.
• As Black Zetsu prepared to act, the White Zetsu clone he possessed told him that other White Zetsu clones were coming.

Black Zetsu agreed to help Yichen revive his mother in exchange for a special technique, then used Hinata to summon Kaguya and absorb the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. Kaguya abducted Naruto, Madara turned on Sasuke and pursued him through a Space-Time Door, and Neji summoned the Great Toad Sage as Yichen’s puppet.

• A-Tu revealed that Yichen could help Black Zetsu revive his mother, and Black Zetsu agreed to trade a special technique for that help.
• Black Zetsu possessed Hinata and used her Jōgan to absorb the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, causing Kaguya to possess her and emerge.
• A-Tu warned Madara that Naruto and Sasuke could use Six Paths—Chibaku Tensei, then Kaguya took Naruto to another dimension.
• Madara rejected Hashirama’s appeal, attacked Sasuke, and incapacitated Kushina and Hashirama before pursuing Sasuke through a Space-Time Door.
• Sokai and Nagato helped keep the Space-Time Door open, allowing Madara, Sasuke, and the others to enter a frozen dimension where Madara overwhelmed Sasuke.
• Neji summoned the Great Toad Sage, which Yichen and the other Sages had defeated and turned into a puppet after massacring Mount Myōboku.

Yichen fused the Chakra of all nine Little Tailed Beasts, awakened a forehead eye, and helped Madara Uchiha defeat Sasuke while exposing the Sage of Six Paths. After Yichen urged the Sage to grant Yin Power to his allies, the Sage gave Izumi Uchiha the power to help seal Kaguya, awakening six tomoe in her blue Rinnegan.

• Yichen extracted the Three-Tails Chakra from Karatachi Yagura, created Little Isobu, and gained the approval of all nine Little Tailed Beasts.
• Yichen fused the nine Tailed Beasts' Chakra with his own and awakened a red Six Tomoe Rinnegan on his forehead.
• Nagato disrupted Sasuke's Amenotejikara, allowing Madara Uchiha to pierce Sasuke's chest and take his Rinnegan.
• Yichen and his allies used their eye techniques and the Great Toad Sage's Giant Rinne Sharingan and Giant Tenseigan to reveal and restrain the Sage of Six Paths.
• Madara Uchiha fused Sasuke's eye with his own, briefly reached Kekkei Mōra power, and then lost the extra tomoe.
• The Sage of Six Paths gave Izumi Uchiha Yin Power, causing six tomoe to appear in her blue Rinnegan.

After Izumi Uchiha received the Sage of Six Paths' Yin Power, Yichen postponed sealing Kaguya and led Iwagakure's ninjas in training while Madara Uchiha recovered his Limbo Clones and prepared to take Kaguya's power. Madara joined forces with Kaguya against Naruto, but news that Sasuke had died drove Naruto into Baryon Mode, and the chapter ended with him overpowering Madara.

• Izumi Uchiha accepted the Sage of Six Paths' Yin Power, and Yichen promised to seal Kaguya while encouraging Izumi to keep the power for training.
• Yichen proposed that Madara Uchiha defeat and devour Kaguya before they sealed her, and Madara left to retrieve his Limbo Clones and pursue Kaguya.
• Yichen returned to Iwagakure with his group, where Izumi shared the Yin Power as they trained; Yichen and Madara each developed a small amount of Kekkei Mōra Chakra.
• Madara recovered his Limbo Clones, entered Kaguya's desert world, and persuaded Kaguya and Black Zetsu to join him in attacking Naruto.
• Madara told Naruto that Sasuke Uchiha was dead, triggering Naruto's Baryon Mode and a surge of power that let him beat Madara back and send him flying.