Chapter Summaries

After celebrating the first round, Inuyasha and his companions discussed their matches and their hopes for the tournament, while Sesshomaru continued trying to overcome the ninety-fourth floor of the Duel Star Tower. The second round began with Inuyasha facing Nurarihyon, Rihan Nura’s father, in a clash between Tessaiga and Mimikirimaru.

• Inuyasha and the others ate at Meat General, where Jaken and Rin explained that Sesshomaru had gone to train at the Duel Star Tower.
• The group discussed Inuyasha’s hard-fought victory over Sulla and Naraku’s win over Leiya, and Naraku promised to seek a wish that would revive Kohaku and Sango’s families.
• Inuyasha said he wanted to enter the Top 10 and use his wish to bring back his mother, and possibly his father as well.
• On the ninety-fourth floor, Sesshomaru faced Garou in his horned monster form for the third time and renewed his resolve to surpass the floor’s opponents.
• The second round began on August 3, 1508, and Inuyasha was matched against Nurarihyon, who introduced himself as Rihan Nura’s father and drew his demon-slaying Mimikirimaru.
• Inuyasha and Nurarihyon charged into a head-on clash in the arena, sending shockwaves and Demon Power against the magical barrier.

Nagato Uzumaki fought Gauche Adlai in Duel Arena No. 4 while Kaguya Otsutsuki watched the tournament on Sea Star with Hamura and the others. As the battle continued, Kaguya noticed the Celestial Dragons’ Soaring Dragon Hoof on Konan’s notebook.

• Nagato Uzumaki and Gauche Adlai exchanged attacks, with Gauche’s Mirror Magic beams colliding against Nagato’s Wind Blades.
• Naruto Namikaze worried about Nagato, while Sasuke explained Gauche’s background and combat assessment.
• Hamura Otsutsuki explained to Kaguya that Liuhe was a Divine Beast whose divine power was forbidden during the tournament.
• Kaguya watched the contestants and saw Konan overwhelm Hody Jones with talismans made using her Paper-Paper Fruit and black notebook.
• Kaguya spotted the Celestial Dragons’ Soaring Dragon Hoof pattern inside the paper covering Konan’s notebook.

Yahiko battled Mikasa in the Top 100 Tournament, using powerful Water Release techniques to gain the advantage. At the Ninjutsu Research Institute, Tobirama Senju invited Orochimaru, Hiruko, and Dr. Tanchi to establish a new institute and expand the influence of ninjutsu and ninja tools.

• Mikasa and Yahiko tested each other with close-range attacks, using Wind Breathing and Geppo against Uzumaki Breathing and Water Release techniques.
• Yahiko summoned a downpour with Rain Tiger at Will Technique and attacked Mikasa with Hard Whirlpool Water Blade.
• Mikasa avoided the attack with Phantom Dance's Shadow Waltz and cut Yahiko, but he was a Water Clone and countered with Water Severing Wave.
• Tobirama Senju praised Yahiko's Water Release skills while watching the tournament with Orochimaru, Hiruko, and Dr. Tanchi.
• Tobirama Senju invited Orochimaru, Hiruko, and Dr. Tanchi to transfer from the Biochemical Institute and help create the Ninjutsu Institute.
• Tobirama Senju said he had also invited Principal Shinnō and Doto Kazahana to join the project.

Mikasa pushed Yahiko to the brink with her awakened ghost power and sword techniques, but Yahiko revealed a repulsive-force ability that stopped her strongest attack and sent her flying. The duel ended with Mikasa shocked and trying to identify his power.

• Yahiko used powerful Water Release attacks to suppress Mikasa as she fought to win and earn the chance to revive Eren and Armin.
• Mikasa awakened ghost energy, summoned Blade Spirit Enma, and used her enhanced speed and sword techniques to break through Yahiko’s defenses.
• Mikasa struck Yahiko with Silver Light Falling Blade, injuring his hands and forcing him back.
• Mikasa launched her strongest Soul-Eating Ghost Slash, thinking of Eren as she charged at Yahiko.
• Yahiko used Shinra Tensei to repel Mikasa’s attack and hurl her across the arena.
• Mikasa rose in shock and wondered whether Yahiko’s power was telekinesis or a Devil Fruit.

Crocodile met with Tesoro and Biba Amatori to arrange Baroque Company’s entry into Tesoro’s floating entertainment city and secure intelligence support. The three formed an alliance, exchanged Nether Crystals, and planned to recruit tournament fighters and Biba’s departing subordinate Kuchi Kurusu.

• Crocodile asked Tesoro to let Baroque Company invest in the City on the Sea and control its casino business, while also pursuing Nether Crystal and intelligence ventures.
• Tesoro agreed to partner with Crocodile, and Biba Amatori agreed to secretly support Baroque Company’s intelligence network and security work.
• Crocodile ordered Akula Vashim to recruit Daz Bones, Galdino, and Absalom after their matches, and to dispose of them if they refused.
• Biba Amatori offered to arrange for Kuchi Kurusu, a CP8 samurai with a Sickle Fruit ability, to join Baroque Works, and Crocodile accepted.
• Crocodile gave Tesoro and Biba Amatori high-purity Nether Crystals as gifts, sealing their alliance.

After clashing with Hody Jones over the Fish-Man crew’s leadership, Arlong ran into Asta and the Black Bulls, whom he blamed for his humiliating tournament defeat. The Fish-Men surrounded the group and blocked their way, setting up a confrontation.

• Hody Jones showed contempt for Arlong after losing to Konan, and Arlong challenged him to settle their rivalry in a duel after the tournament.
• Hammond intervened before the two Fish-Men could fight, and Arlong and Hody backed down.
• Hyouzou decided to leave the Fish-Man group after the tournament and team up with Kakuzu as a bounty hunter.
• Arlong recognized Asta in the street and blocked the Black Bulls and Yuno’s group as they headed out to eat.
• Tos, Zeo, Daruma, Much, and the other Fish-Men spread out around the Black Bulls, trapping them in a semicircle.

Arlong and Hody Jones confronted Asta and the Black Bulls, provoking them into a fight until Hyouzou refused to join and announced he was leaving the Fish-Man Adventurer Group. Kakuzu arrived to protect his new partner and told Yami Kaito, Yuno, and the others to leave the conflict to him.

• Arlong challenged Asta to a duel, and Hody Jones taunted the Black Bulls into a team battle.
• Luck, Magna, and Gauche reacted angrily while Yami Kaito agreed to let the others handle the fight, and Yuno volunteered to join them.
• Hyouzou refused to fight and announced that he was leaving the Fish-Man Adventurer Group, drawing threats from Arlong and Hody Jones.
• Kakuzu arrived beside Hyouzou, challenged Arlong and Hody over what they intended to do to his new partner, and told the Black Bulls to leave.

Outside Duel Arena No. 43, the Black Bulls watched Kakuzu face Arlong and the Fish-Men while Zora explained Kakuzu’s strength. Asta learned the Mage Association did not recognize him as a mage, while Noelle revealed she might become a Wizard King; the chapter ended as Kakuzu appeared ready to fight the Fish-Men alone.

• Zora told the Black Bulls that Kakuzu, a Kage-level ninja, had defeated the formidable Krieg in the tournament’s first round.
• Luck dismissed A-rank mages, provoking Magna, while the group discussed the Mage Association’s rankings.
• Asta asked about his own rank, and Noelle and Yuno explained that he was not recognized as a mage because he lacked magic power.
• Noelle revealed that President Edward had invited her to become a Wizard King, leaving Asta stunned.
• Grey pointed out that the fight was about to begin, and the Black Bulls saw Kakuzu prepare to face Arlong, Hody Jones, Much, and their large group of Fish-Men.

Kakuzu faced Arlong and Hody Jones’s Fish-Men in the dueling arena, demonstrating his strength while eyeing the tournament as a chance to make money. Arlong used a Tidal Crystal to counter Kakuzu’s fire, and the chapter ended as the camouflaged Zeo attacked him.

• Kakuzu told Hyouzou to stay back and warned the Fish-Men that he had once fought Hashirama Senju, the Sea Shadow, who rivaled a World Government admiral.
• Arlong mocked Kakuzu, and Hody Jones ordered the Fish-Men to attack; Kakuzu used Earth Spear and Body Flicker to strike several of them.
• Daruma charged Kakuzu with his fiery Daruma Fireball Slash, but Kakuzu’s lightning clone electrocuted him and nearby Fish-Men.
• Kakuzu appeared elsewhere and unleashed Fire Release: Zukokku toward Arlong, Hody, and the others.
• Arlong threw a Tidal Crystal that created a surge of water to block Kakuzu’s flames, filling the arena with steam.
• Zeo concealed by blending into his surroundings attacked Kakuzu with his Vanishing Chain as Hyouzou tried to warn him.

Kakuzu defeated Zeo and incapacitated most of the Fish-Man fighters with Lightning Release. Facing his overwhelming strength, Arlong, Hody Jones, and the remaining Fish-Men took the banned Energy Steroid, transforming into massive, blood-eyed fighters while retaining basic rationality through Haki.

• Zeo ambushed Kakuzu with a steel chain, but Kakuzu escaped with the Body Replacement Technique and knocked Zeo unconscious with lightning.
• Kakuzu used Lightning Release: Spider Web across the water, incapacitating dozens of Fish-Men despite their Armament Haki.
• Arlong and Hody Jones ordered the remaining Fish-Men to take the banned Energy Steroid as their trump card.
• Arlong, Hody Jones, and the Fish-Men transformed into huge, muscular creatures with red eyes and tiny white pupils, alarming the spectators.

Kakuzu defeated Arlong, Hody Jones, and the steroid-enhanced Fish-Men in the dueling arena with a devastating four-element composite ninjutsu. He warned Arlong to stay away from him and Hyouzou, leaving the spectators awed by his strength and fearsome reputation.

• Arlong and Hody Jones took Energy Steroids, grew larger, and led the Fish-Men in a charge against Kakuzu.
• Kakuzu created two Shadow Clones and combined wind, fire, water, and lightning into the Composite Ninjutsu: Wind Flame Thunder Chaos Wave.
• The composite attack devastated the arena and knocked out nearly all the Fish-Men, leaving Arlong barely conscious.
• Asta, Noelle, Finral, and Luck reacted to Kakuzu's overwhelming power, with Luck eager to fight him in the Top 100 Tournament.
• Kakuzu told Arlong he would have taken the Fish-Men's hearts for profit if killing them would not cause trouble, then warned Arlong to avoid him and Hyouzou.

Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko met up with the children after their tournament matches and walked through Duel City. They planned to take the group to the Young Eagle Training Camp, but Sasuke worried that the two-year-olds would be too small to compete with older children.

• Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko reunited with Nawaki, Shisui, Naruto, Sasuke, and Toneri while guarded by three Hyuga clan members.
• Naruto praised Yahiko's victory over Mikasa and Nagato's battle with Gauche, and they described their opponents' strength.
• Konan explained why Nagato and Yahiko both used moves called Shinra Tensei, and Nagato told Sasuke that Madara had lent him the Rinnegan before he returned it.
• Sasuke revealed that Madara Uchiha would take him as a disciple, while Naruto said Hashirama would take him as a disciple; Konan and Yahiko discussed the children's ties to the Shinobi World and Konoha.
• Shisui explained that participants in Duel City tournaments and the Duel Star Tower had to be at least sixteen, so Konan proposed visiting the Young Eagle Training Camp instead.
• Naruto eagerly agreed to go, but Sasuke worried that he and the other two-year-olds would be too small to compete and asked Toneri whether he wanted to go.

Nagato’s group visited the Young Eagle Training Camp in Duel City, where Naruto, Sasuke, and the others became eager to try its gladiator games. Nagato and Yahiko agreed to let the boys have fun and led them toward a costume shop.

• Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, and the Hyuga ninja sensed powerful Chakra from the southwest, and Nagato identified it as a composite ninjutsu with wind, fire, and lightning attributes.
• After the distant Chakra fluctuations subsided, Nagato’s group continued south and entered the crowded Young Eagle Training Camp.
• Naruto, Sasuke, Toneri, Nawaki, and Shisui watched children play at wrestling, tug-of-war, and safe gladiator duels.
• Konan asked what the boys wanted to try, and Naruto requested armor and a big axe while Sasuke chose a sword.
• Nagato and Yahiko agreed to let the boys enjoy themselves and led them toward a nearby costume shop, followed by the three Hyuga ninja.

Ace, Sabo, Luffy, Page One, and the Vinsmoke brothers tried on gladiator clothes and weapons at the Riku store while their guards watched over them. Nagato and his companions arrived, and Naruto raced into the store toward the displays, with Sasuke and Toneri chasing after him.

• Ace, Sabo, Luffy, Page One, and Ichiji, Niji, Sanji, and Yonji picked out gladiator outfits and Island Cloud weapons at the crowded Riku store.
• Luffy ran around swinging an Island Cloud battle axe while Ace warned him to be careful and Sabo laughed.
• Sanji admired his knight's outfit and planned to send pictures to Erina Nakiri and Nami, while Ichiji and Niji mocked his interest in girls.
• Lagann, Jinyue, Laiyijikesi, and Kaimatelisi guarded the boys as Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, Nawaki, Shisui, Naruto, Sasuke, Toneri, and others entered the store.
• Naruto excitedly ran toward the gladiator displays, and Sasuke and Toneri chased after him.

Naruto and Luffy collided while exploring the shop, but quickly apologized and became friends, introducing Sasuke and Toneri as well. Yahiko arrived amid a tense standoff between the adults, which Lagann defused, leaving the children happily preparing to play together.

• Yahiko went after Naruto, Sasuke, and Toneri while Nawaki and Shisui explored another part of the shop, leaving Nagato and Konan behind.
• Naruto and Luffy accidentally collided at a corner, then apologized and introduced themselves to each other.
• Naruto introduced Sasuke and Toneri to Luffy, and Luffy invited all three to play with him.
• Ace, Sabo, Sanji, and Yahiko hurried toward the children, but Laiyijikesi and Kaimatelisi blocked Yahiko and the Hyuga ninjas.
• Yahiko explained that he was the children's guardian, and Lagann recognized him and allowed him to approach while the children continued making friends.

Naruto, Sasuke, Toneri, and Luffy's group met at the Young Eagle Training Camp and explored the grounds together. Luffy challenged Zoro to an arm-wrestling match, defeated him after a fierce contest, and became his friend, though Zoro vowed to win their next duel.

• Naruto recognized Ace and Sabo, and the groups introduced themselves while choosing gladiator outfits.
• The group met Nawaki Senju and Shisui Uchiha, then joined Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan and walked deeper into the training camp.
• Luffy and Naruto entered the Giant Arm Strength area, where Zoro challenged Kuina and boasted that he would become Sea Star's strongest Great Swordsman.
• Luffy arm-wrestled Zoro, whose strength was enhanced by Wind Breathing, while Luffy's arm blazed with crimson flames.
• Luffy outlasted Zoro and slammed his hand onto the table, becoming the first person of their age to beat him in strength.
• Luffy asked Zoro to be his friend, and Zoro agreed while promising to duel him again.

The Swiss stage of the Top 100 Tournament ended, and the broadcast revealed the rankings from 17th to 100th along with the contestants who advanced to the Top 16. Asta and Inuyasha celebrated after seeing their names among the qualifiers.

• The Swiss stage ended on August 13, and Gatz and Stella announced that rankings and awards for contestants placed 17th to 100th would be revealed that evening.
• The World News Broadcast listed the contestants ranked 100th through 17th, with Konan placing 17th.
• The broadcast announced the fighters who advanced to the Top 16 elimination rounds, leaving their specific rankings undecided.
• Asta and Inuyasha cheered excitedly after seeing their names among the Top 16 qualifiers.

After placing thirty-fifth in the Top 100 Tournament, Mikasa mourned losing her chance to wish for Eren and Armin’s revival but vowed to compete again. Rico summoned her to meet Historia Empress, and Mikasa arrived at the Empress’s heavily guarded Colored Cloud Box, where a petite figure emerged from the entrance.

• Mikasa reflected on her failure to reach the tournament’s Top 10, which would have let her wish for Eren and Armin’s revival.
• Mikasa resolved to become stronger and try again in the next Top 100 Tournament.
• Rico Brzenska arrived with Survey Corps members on Millennium Dragons and congratulated Mikasa before relaying Historia Empress’s request to see her.
• Mikasa summoned her own Millennium Dragon and flew with Rico’s group to Historia Empress’s elevated Colored Cloud Box.
• Mikasa passed the Empress’s guards, including Walter C. Dennis, and approached the gilded entrance with Rico.
• A petite figure walked out of the Colored Cloud Box just as Mikasa and Rico reached the doors.

Mikasa met with Historia, who reassured her about Eren and Armin's lives in the Underworld. Historia revealed that Armin had married Annie, then left Mikasa anxiously waiting to hear whether Eren had found someone as well.

• Mikasa met Tabitha before following Rico into Historia's private room.
• Mikasa apologized to Historia for placing thirty-fifth in the tournament, but Historia praised her effort and friendship.
• Historia told Mikasa that Eren had become a general in the Underworld's Titan Legion and Armin had risen to a department-level position in the Enma Court.
• Historia revealed that Armin had married Annie, who left the Titan Legion to live peacefully with him.
• Mikasa asked whether Eren had found someone he loved, fearing he had moved on from her.

Historia told Mikasa that Eren was waiting for her in the Underworld, then stopped her from considering suicide by revealing she would soon be able to see him and Armin during Wano Island’s Fire Festival Night. Mikasa promised to live well and dedicate herself to becoming a Demon God.

• Historia reassured Mikasa that Eren had rejected other women and was waiting for her in the Underworld.
• Mikasa began thinking about ending her life to reunite with Eren, but Historia confronted her and urged her to keep living.
• Historia revealed that the Era Spirit Tree would connect the living world and the Underworld during Wano Island’s Fire Festival Night, and that Mikasa’s application to attend had been approved.
• Historia gave Mikasa the deed to a house in Spirit Capital, where she could settle and meet Eren and Armin in future years.
• Mikasa promised Historia that she would live well and cultivate her Demon aura until she became a Demon God.