Chapter Summaries

Shinku Yūhi brought manga from Gintama Star that depicted a future without the World Government, including the Uchiha Clan massacre. Tengen Uzui decided to ask the Fire Minister to come over to discuss the revelations about Itachi Uchiha.

• Tengen Uzui asked Fukurokuju whether someone had been sent to Gintama Star before Shinku Yūhi arrived with a scroll of manga and magazines.
• Shinku Yūhi explained that the manga depicted the Shinobi World's future without the World Government and identified Naruto Uzumaki as Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki's son.
• Tengen Uzui found a volume of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba featuring himself, while Shikaku Nara read about the Uchiha Clan's extermination.
• Shinku Yūhi told them that four-year-old Itachi Uchiha would kill his clan, sparing only Sasuke, and suggested that Konoha's leaders and shinobi had helped him.
• Shikaku Nara pointed out that Itachi could not have defeated the entire clan alone, and Tengen Uzui proposed asking the Fire Minister to come over.

Fugaku Uchiha learned that a manga depicted Itachi exterminating the Uchiha clan and sought a way to protect his son from suspicion and conflict. He decided to discuss sending Itachi to CIPHER-POL, then took him away from Sasuke’s training.

• Shinku Yūhi showed Fugaku Uchiha the manga video depicting Itachi killing the Uchiha clan, including Fugaku and Mikoto.
• Fugaku blamed Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzo, then worried that the manga’s release would cause suspicion and conflict within the Uchiha clan.
• Shikaku Nara suggested moving Itachi out of the clan, and Tengen Uzui proposed sending him to the Shinobi World or a ninja academy.
• Fukurokuju suggested sending Itachi to CIPHER-POL, and Fugaku agreed to discuss it with Mikoto and Itachi and request the World Government’s approval.
• Fugaku returned home and called Itachi away from teaching Sasuke shuriken techniques, while Sasuke planned to train with Naruto and vowed to surpass him.

Fugaku showed Itachi manga and footage depicting his future clan massacre, causing four-year-old Itachi to awaken his One-Tomoe Sharingan. Itachi agreed to leave for CIPHER-POL training to avoid the clan's reaction, while Sasuke remained unaware and went to find Naruto and Nagato.

• Fugaku showed Mikoto and Itachi manga and video from Gintama Star depicting Itachi massacring the Uchiha Clan and killing his parents.
• Itachi reacted with anguish and fury, awakened his One-Tomoe Sharingan, and was comforted by Mikoto and Fugaku.
• Fugaku explained that public reaction could make life difficult for Itachi and said he had applied to send him to CIPHER-POL on Sea Star.
• Itachi agreed to leave once the World Government replied, and Fugaku told him to spend time with Mikoto and Sasuke before then.
• Sasuke went to Senju Manor, where Mito told him Naruto and Nagato were watching television.

During summer vacation, Sasuke joined the others watching a tennis match between Monkey D. Ace and Sabo, whose skill impressed the audience. Sabo hinted that he hoped Ace and his friends would take care of him, while Dragon and Garp watched from above and discussed bringing Sabo home.

• Sasuke arrived at Hashirama and Mito's house and found Naruto, Nagato, and their friends watching the Sea Star Tennis League qualifiers.
• Naruto explained the match, and Shisui and Nagato identified Ace and Sabo as the young players representing their schools.
• Ace led Sabo 4–2, and Luffy and his friends cheered for Ace from the stands.
• During the change of ends, Sabo told Ace he was glad to meet him and asked him and his friends to take care of him from then on.
• Dragon and Garp watched the match from the clouds, and Garp said Sabo should be taken away from his family and raised by Rouge.

Sabo awakened a mark and the Transparent World, allowing him to overcome Ace and tie their tennis match at 4-4. Ace then called on the Vermilion Bird’s real flames, and the two began a dangerous, explosive exchange.

• Sabo activated his mark, returned Ace’s shot with overwhelming speed, and explained that he had awakened the mark the previous year.
• Dragon told Garp that Sea Star people were beginning to awaken talents from other worlds, and they suspected Imu was responsible.
• Sabo used the Transparent World to read Ace’s movements, won another game, and tied the score at 4-4.
• Ace called on the Vermilion Bird, whose real flames spread across the court as spectators recoiled from the heat.
• Ace and Sabo resumed their match, trading blazing shots while Shisui Uchiha observed that Ace was using his flames to compensate for his stamina.

Tobirama Senju showed Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha manga from Gintama Star, prompting a discussion about the Uchiha clan and the practical value of the stories. Madara became absorbed in Naruto and Sasuke’s battle at the Valley of the End, then learned that Onoki had chosen his newborn granddaughter, Kurotsuchi, for their agreement.

• Tobirama Senju brought manga about Naruto to Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha and explained that it revealed people’s futures and contained replicable ninjutsu.
• Tobirama Senju demonstrated Chidori and planned to establish ninjutsu copyright rules for Sea Ninja Village.
• Madara Uchiha saw Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha clash at the Valley of the End and wondered whether Sasuke had won where he had lost to Hashirama Senju.
• Onoki called Madara Uchiha about their agreement and named his talented newborn granddaughter Kurotsuchi.

Madara Uchiha agreed to take newborn Kurotsuchi as his disciple and marked her with Star Karma, while Hashirama Senju considered taking Naruto and Sasuke as disciples. Madara left after telling Onoki that Kurotsuchi would officially become his student in three years.

• Madara Uchiha told Hashirama Senju that he had agreed to teach Onoki's granddaughter in exchange for teaching Dust Release.
• Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju suspected Naruto and Sasuke were the current reincarnations of Asura and Indra, and decided to approach Fugaku about taking them as disciples.
• Onoki showed Kitsuchi Kurotsuchi's talent appraisal, including A-rank Fire and Earth affinity, and explained why he wanted Madara Uchiha to teach her.
• Madara Uchiha arrived at the Onoki family estate, met the smiling infant Kurotsuchi, and placed a Star Karma mark on her forehead.
• Madara Uchiha told Onoki that Kurotsuchi would officially take him as her master in three years, then departed.

Hashirama Senju reflected on Konoha’s decline before Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki brought him to Divine Tree Island with an offer from Imu. After learning he would become the Ten-Tails’ jinchūriki and gain power to join the Star Temple, Hashirama accepted.

• Hashirama Senju read the manga and reconsidered his choices after seeing how Konoha’s leaders and wars had caused suffering.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki appeared and told Hashirama that Imu had offered him the chance to join the Star Temple.
• Hashirama followed Hagoromo through a spatial vortex to Divine Tree Island, where he saw the enormous Divine Tree.
• Hagoromo explained that Hashirama would absorb the Ten-Tails, become its jinchūriki, and reach a Six Paths realm comparable to Hagoromo’s.
• Hashirama accepted Imu’s offer and agreed to become a member of the Star Temple to protect peace across the World Government’s worlds.

Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki gave Hashirama Senju the power of the Six Paths and instructed him to become the Ten-Tails’ jinchūriki. Hashirama awakened the Ten-Tails, drawing the attention of powerful figures across Wano Island and the Sea Star.

• A powerful Scorned Magnamalo attacked Hashirama Senju and Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, but Hagoromo froze it with a single word.
• Hagoromo explained how Hashirama would become the Ten-Tails’ jinchūriki and awaken the true Rinnegan, then granted him the power of the Six Paths.
• Hashirama’s appearance changed as he received the Six Paths power, and he manifested a golden Thousand-Armed Guanyin infused with the power of the Arhat fruition.
• Hashirama transformed the Divine Tree into the Ten-Tails, causing the island to shake and drawing attention across Wano Island and the Sea Star.
• Divine Harmony and the Azure Dragon flew from Ryugu Palace toward the Ten-Tails, while Albertrion stayed at Heavenly Pool with Ao Qin and Ao Guang.

Madara Uchiha visited the Uchiha family, chose Sasuke Uchiha as his future disciple, and encouraged Itachi Uchiha about his decision to join CIPHER-POL. A vast surge of Chakra then erupted to the southwest, drawing attention across Wano Island as Madara hurried to investigate.

• Madara Uchiha told Fugaku Uchiha that he would take Sasuke Uchiha as his disciple when Sasuke turned three.
• Madara Uchiha advised Itachi Uchiha not to regret his choices, and Itachi reaffirmed that he would go to CIPHER-POL.
• Madara Uchiha and Fugaku Uchiha sensed an immense Chakra surge to the southwest, and Madara vanished to investigate after recognizing Hashirama Senju and the Sage of Six Paths within it.
• Mihawk felt the pressure from the surge while holding Durandal on Shogun Castle's balcony.
• Sesshomaru, Divine Wind, and the other swordsmen stopped training as the energy swept across Swordmaster Hall.
• Asta felt the aura in the cafeteria and shouted that it was more terrifying than the Demon God they had encountered.

The Ten-Tails appeared on Divine Tree Island, drawing attention from powerful figures across the world. Madara Uchiha arrived and learned that Hashirama Senju was being given the chance to become its jinchūriki and potentially qualify as a Star God, leaving Madara to consider whether Hashirama had chosen to join the Star Temple.

• Charlotte Linlin watched souls being refined in the Heaven-and-Earth Cauldron and expected the first Jewel of Four Souls to be created soon.
• Charlotte Linlin sensed the Ten-Tails' energy and sent Naraku to investigate as figures across the world reacted to the phenomenon.
• Red Lotus transformed into her Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox form and recognized the Ten-Tails' aura near Divine Tree Island.
• Madara Uchiha arrived on Divine Tree Island and saw Hashirama Senju confronting the enormous Ten-Tails while Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki watched nearby.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki explained that Lord Imu had created an opportunity for Hashirama to become the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki and pursue the power of a Star God.
• Madara Uchiha asked whether Hashirama had agreed to join the Star Temple, while Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki left the decision about faith and allegiance to Madara himself.

Madara Uchiha transformed into a powerful guardian as Hashirama Senju absorbed the Ten-Tails and underwent a dramatic evolution. Hashirama emerged from a shattered white sphere in a new sacred form, while the gathered powerhouses watched.

• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki asked Madara Uchiha to help guard Hashirama Senju from the powerful figures watching nearby.
• Madara Uchiha transformed into an Ōtsutsuki form with a Starry Sky Nine-Tomoe Rinne-Sharingan and warned the watching powerhouses not to interfere.
• Hashirama Senju focused on the Ten-Tails and used Six Paths: Ten-Tails Hitsugi Seal to absorb it without resistance.
• Hashirama Senju vanished inside a white sphere as his aura rapidly rose, leaving the onlookers waiting in silence.
• The sphere cracked and shattered, and Hashirama Senju emerged in a sacred robe with nine Truth-Seeking Balls floating behind him.

Hashirama Senju became a Ten-Tails jinchuriki and was summoned to the Star Temple as its newest Star God, the Top Transformed Buddha. He rejected draining planets to grow stronger and planned to pursue another way.

• Imu declared Hashirama Senju a member of the Star Temple and summoned him under the title Top Transformed Buddha.
• Madara Uchiha and Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki saw a new Divine Tree sapling grow in the crater and realized Imu could create Ten-Tails.
• Brimir welcomed Hashirama to the Star Temple, explained its rules, and gave him a Star God identity token.
• Brimir offered to have the World Government find planets for Hashirama to drain, but Hashirama refused to sacrifice planets for his power.
• Hashirama told Brimir he would seek another way to grow stronger while keeping the Ten-Tails path.

Imu ordered Hashirama Senju to investigate a devastated planet for an environmental experiment and decided Deviluke royals besides Lala would be treated as distinguished guests. As Lala reunited with Nana and Momo on Earth, Rito Yuuki saw her on television and felt an inexplicable connection, while Momo asked who Lord Imu was.

• Imu considered Hashirama Senju's proposal to use the Divine Tree and Wood Release to restore a barren planet, then sent Marcus Mars Saint and Brimir an order to investigate Kouan.
• Stussy told Imu that Lala had met Nana and Momo on Earth and would bring them to Sea Star; Imu said they should receive distinguished-guest treatment rather than Celestial Dragon status.
• Rito watched news coverage of the World Government delegation arriving through a portal in Sainan Town and felt joy and loss when he saw Lala on screen.
• Lala reunited with Nana and Momo, who asked about her sudden departure and learned that their father was occupied with Saitama and Duel City.
• Momo asked Lala who Lord Imu was after noticing how often Lala mentioned him.

Umibouzu reached the Yorozuya in Sea Star’s Flower Capital and learned that Gintoki, Kagura, and their friends planned to stay after being transported from Gintama. As the Yorozuya settled into their new surroundings, three World Government officials arrived asking for Umibouzu.

• Umibouzu identified himself to Flower Capital police and received permission to enter the locked-down Gintama Kabukicho district.
• Umibouzu found Kagura, Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Sadaharu at the Yorozuya and complained that they had not told him about their move.
• Gintoki explained that Kabukicho’s residents and the Shinsengumi had arrived with them, while tourists seeking to return were being repatriated.
• Gintoki said the Yorozuya would keep operating on Sea Star and hoped the lockdown would end so he could ride his scooter and explore Devil Fruits.
• Three World Government officials arrived at the Yorozuya and asked whether Umibouzu was there.

The World Government asked Umibouzu to guide a mission to restore Kouan’s ecosystem, giving him hope that his wife Kouka might return. Sesshomaru asked Mihawk what a Star God was and learned that he was still far from reaching that level.

• Harper Pierce told Umibouzu that the World Government planned to restore Kouan and asked him to guide the mission.
• Umibouzu accepted, hoping that restoring Kouan could bring back Kouka, while Kagura quietly reacted to the thought of her mother.
• Mihawk learned that Hashirama Senju had become the Ten-Tails’ jinchuriki and joined the Star Temple.
• Sesshomaru asked Mihawk about Star Gods, and Mihawk explained that they were above admirals and that Sesshomaru was still far from becoming one.

Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and Umibouzu arrived at the dying Kouan Star to assess whether it could be restored. Hashirama planned to seek the planet’s consent to a Star Pact, while Madara promised the World Government would eventually defeat the Galactic Empire.

• Umibouzu identified Kouan Star as the Yato Clan’s dying homeworld and remembered that leaving it had caused his beloved Kouka’s life to fade.
• Umibouzu recalled agreeing to the World Government’s restoration effort and joining Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha on their voyage to Kouan Star.
• Madara Uchiha examined Kouan Star and found its energy veins shattered, numerous leaks, and radiation damage reaching toward its core.
• Umibouzu explained that the United Space Army had nearly wiped out the Yato Clan, which now survived as mercenaries under the Galactic Empire.
• Madara Uchiha told Umibouzu that the World Government would eventually sweep away the Galactic Empire.
• Hashirama Senju said he would try to communicate with Kouan Star and seek its agreement to the Star Pact rather than drain its energy for power.

Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha arrived on the ruined Planet Kouan and contacted its dying planetary will. After Hashirama secured a contract to restore the planet in exchange for its future energy and benevolent wishes, the two prepared to begin repairing its ecosystem.

• Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha watched naval soldiers disembark on Planet Kouan while the warships fought off nearby mutated monsters.
• Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha revealed their transformed forms above the ruined city as Hashirama reached out to the planet's suffering will.
• Planet Kouan agreed to contract with Hashirama Senju, offering him its future merit from benevolent wishes and excess planetary energy if he restored its ecosystem.
• Hashirama Senju explained his plan to restore planets sustainably, while Madara Uchiha agreed to help seal energy leaks, cleanse pollution, and reconnect ley lines.

Imu planned to help Hashirama Senju revive dead planets and explore the universe beyond the Shinobi World, while reviewing Sea Star’s resource development. He learned that Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho were marrying and that Nezuko was pregnant.

• Imu proposed restoring dead planets with Hashirama Senju, Sakazuki, Issho, Dragon, and Kuzan, then ordered Hashirama to attempt the work after his experiment on Kouan succeeded.
• Imu decided Hashirama and Madara Uchiha would later explore the Shinobi World’s universe and gather intelligence on the Otsutsuki Civilization.
• Imu read that the World Encyclopedia had located Sea Star’s Spirit Stones and minerals, which the Ministry of Natural Resources began managing.
• Stussy told Imu that Lala had visited Sea Star with her sisters and wanted to meet him, but Imu said it was not time yet.
• Stussy reported that the Ubuyashiki sisters wanted leave to attend Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho’s wedding, and Imu learned that Nezuko was pregnant.

Imu summoned Edward Newgate, Kaido, Boros, and Shiki to recruit them to lead fleets into space against the Galactic Empire and Cosmic Federation. Boros and Kaido refused, Shiki accepted, and Newgate asked for time to consult his family before Imu hinted that he would soon have somewhere else to go.

• Imu explained that the World Government would support space adventurers and asked the four men to lead fleets that would disrupt and conquer territories held by the Galactic Empire and Cosmic Federation.
• Boros refused because he preferred fighting powerful opponents on Sea Star, and Imu accepted his decision.
• Kaido also refused, choosing to stay on Sea Star so he could fight in future large-scale wars for the World Government.
• Shiki eagerly accepted the chance to lead the New Golden Lion Pirate Fleet and challenge the powers of the Star Sea.
• Newgate asked to discuss the decision with his children, and Imu agreed while saying Newgate would soon have somewhere else to go.
• After Imu departed, Kaido teased Newgate about asking his children and warned Shiki that he could die if he provoked Chido or Saitama.