Chapter Summaries

The Auxiliary Corps began a sweeping modernization reform as the World Government prepared to turn its Canberra Continent base into the Astral Legion’s headquarters. Meanwhile, Im entered Kaguya Otsutsuki’s seal and briefly connected with her mind, learning that she called the world a “Nursery.”

• Zhukov, Kolchak, and Dowding announced the new military merit system and organized the Auxiliary Corps’ reforms under Vice Admiral Seeckt.
• Seeckt formed committees to integrate Nuclear World personnel and equipment with the existing forces, while officers from both factions anticipated competing for future leadership.
• The World Government designated Canberra Continent as the Astral Legion’s main base and planned a massive headquarters, infrastructure upgrades, and the return of Main Battle Legion units to Sea Star.
• Im traveled to the moon and opened a brief passage through Kaguya Otsutsuki’s seal, finding her body dormant in a dark space.
• Im’s Haki stirred Kaguya’s mind, allowing them to speak briefly; she said she called the world where her people planted the Divine Tree a “Nursery.”

Imu spoke with Kaguya Otsutsuki’s mental manifestation about the Otsutsuki Clan, Shibai Ōtsutsuki, and a Truth Contract, then helped her escape the sealing space as a tiny companion. He left with her, while Kaguya’s original consciousness remained sealed and unawakened.

• Imu told Kaguya Otsutsuki about the Shinobi World and warned that three Otsutsuki Clan members would arrive in thirty-six years.
• Imu and Truth discussed whether Shibai Ōtsutsuki had become a god and concluded that he had likely left the universe to seek more natural planets.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki defended the Otsutsuki Clan’s practice of taking planets’ natural energy, while Imu decided not to awaken her original consciousness yet.
• Afraid of being trapped alone in the sealing space, Kaguya Otsutsuki took Imu’s hand, and her mental manifestation emerged as a tiny figure on his hand.
• Imu opened a passage out of the sealing space, and tiny Kaguya Otsutsuki begged him not to leave her behind and agreed to call him Lord Imu.

Imu emerged from Kaguya’s seal with a powerless childlike manifestation of Kaguya, who confronted Hagoromo about their past and his plans for the Shinobi World. After Imu promised the World Government would protect the world from the Ōtsutsuki Clan, Kaguya learned Isshiki was still alive and asked Imu to help eliminate him.

• Imu emerged from the Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei with little Kaguya clinging to him, and Hagoromo knelt when she ordered him to.
• Hagoromo defended his choice to protect the Shinobi World and explained his plan to gather Chakra from the souls of the dead, while Kaguya questioned whether it could produce enough fruit to face the Ōtsutsuki.
• Imu promised that the World Government would protect the Shinobi World from the Ōtsutsuki Clan, and Kaguya said she would judge its strength.
• Imu asked whether Hagoromo and Hamura had found Isshiki, and Hagoromo admitted they had not located Jigen.
• Imu gave Hagoromo an enhanced Golden Canopy Rope that tracked targets according to their hatred, and Kaguya claimed it for herself after learning Jigen was Isshiki’s vessel.
• Kaguya asked Imu to help her eliminate Isshiki, and Imu agreed.

Jigen targeted Aramaki as a vessel and attacked him in the desert, but Aramaki fought back with his Woods-Woods Fruit and Haki. Jigen gained the upper hand by disrupting Aramaki’s Observation Haki, and Aramaki transformed into a gigantic tree man as their battle continued.

• While greening the desert, Aramaki met Jigen, who said his body would make an excellent vessel.
• Jigen attacked Aramaki with black rods, but Aramaki dodged and countered, then fought him in close combat.
• Jigen strengthened his form and struck Aramaki, who used a clone and escaped underground before launching a surprise attack.
• Jigen summoned enormous cubes that disrupted Aramaki’s Observation Haki and battered him with high-speed attacks.
• Aramaki unleashed Forbidden Hatred Woods, became a gigantic tree man, and faced Jigen as he sent the cubes crashing toward him again.

Jigen overwhelmed Aramaki by disrupting his Observation Haki and battering him with attacks infused with natural energy. After discovering Aramaki’s attempt to escape, Jigen captured him and implanted a Karma crystal, declaring him his vessel.

• Jigen dropped giant cubes to disrupt Aramaki’s Observation Haki, then struck him with a Senjutsu Chakra-infused kick.
• Jigen repeatedly attacked Aramaki while evading his branches, gradually wearing down his defenses and stamina.
• Aramaki decided to flee underground while a clone continued controlling his giant tree form.
• Jigen used the Byakugan to spot Aramaki’s real body and pierced him with black rods that drained his power and disrupted his energy.
• Jigen forced Aramaki back aboveground and implanted a black crystal containing his data into his chest, making him his vessel.

Jigen implanted Black Karma in Aramaki and tried to seal him away until Isshiki Ōtsutsuki could take over his body, but Imu rescued him at the last moment. Aramaki woke in Imu’s group’s separate dimension, where Little Kaguya recognized that he had become a vessel.

• Jigen restrained Aramaki with Chakra receivers, implanted Black Karma, and prepared to seal him in a cauldron for transport to the Ten-Tails’ dimension.
• Just as the cauldron was about to close, Aramaki’s presence vanished, leaving Jigen furious and unable to find him.
• Imu, Little Kaguya, and Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki revealed that they had watched the battle from a separate dimension, and Imu removed the receivers from Aramaki.
• Little Kaguya asked Aramaki how many strong fighters the World Government had, while Aramaki tried to understand who had rescued him.
• Little Kaguya saw the Black Karma on Aramaki’s chest and sighed that he had already become a vessel.

Imu confronted Jigen, revealed that he knew Isshiki Ōtsutsuki’s history, and refused to let him escape after learning he had tried to take over Aramaki’s body. Their battle began with Imu’s Haki lightning overwhelming Jigen’s black rods, until Jigen used Sukunahikona to shrink the incoming attacks.

• Jigen encountered Imu in the air, and their auras clashed as Isshiki Ōtsutsuki sensed Imu’s overwhelming strength.
• Imu identified Isshiki Ōtsutsuki and explained that he had intended to offer him a place in the Star Temple before he tried to possess Aramaki.
• Jigen introduced himself as the ruler of the World Government, then tried to escape through a spatial portal, but Imu destroyed the portal and blocked his departure.
• Imu summoned golden Haki lightning swords and launched them at Jigen, whose black Chakra rods intercepted the first attacks but were driven back by the assault.
• Jigen used Sukunahikona to shrink Imu’s Haki lightning before it could reach him, and Imu welcomed the challenge.

Im fought the fully restored Isshiki Ōtsutsuki in an aerial battle that devastated the former Land of Wind, while Sakazuki set out alone to support Im. The chapter left Sakazuki flying toward the battlefield as the clash continued.

• Isshiki Ōtsutsuki emerged from Jigen and attacked Im, who met his strike with Xihe.
• Isshiki summoned sensory-disrupting cubes, but Im sent them through spatial portals and confiscated them.
• Im and Isshiki fought at extreme speed, unleashing powerful blasts that scorched the desert and stirred a colossal storm.
• Sakazuki sensed Im's Haki from Roran City and ordered Four-Tails and Shiryu to stay behind.
• Sakazuki turned his legs into magma and flew toward the battle to protect Im.

Imu defeated Isshiki Ōtsutsuki in the Sand Village Region and revealed that he still had power in reserve. Isshiki summoned the Ten-Tails to destroy the world, but Imu said he had been waiting for its release.

• Aramaki, little Kaguya, and Hagoromo watched Isshiki crash into the desert after Imu's strike.
• Isshiki struggled to rise and realized Imu's swordsmanship and growing Haki had overwhelmed him.
• Imu praised Isshiki's strength and explained that he had enjoyed fighting with swordsmanship and physical arts alone.
• Isshiki asked whether Imu had shown his full strength, and Imu indicated that he still had some power left.
• Isshiki summoned the Ten-Tails and ordered it to destroy everything, but Imu revealed that he had been waiting for it.

Isshiki Ōtsutsuki released his juvenile Ten-Tails and absorbed it to become its jinchuriki, then challenged Imu. Imu answered by unleashing his golden power, while Sakazuki arrived at the desert and felt the overwhelming force of his Haki.

• Imu watched as Isshiki Ōtsutsuki summoned a juvenile Ten-Tails and absorbed its Chakra to heal himself.
• Isshiki ordered the Ten-Tails to fire a Tailed Beast Bomb at Imu, who redirected it through a spatial passage.
• Isshiki Ōtsutsuki absorbed the Ten-Tails into his body, gaining two horns, six Truth-Seeking Balls, and a black staff.
• Isshiki Ōtsutsuki demanded that Imu bring Aramaki, kneel, and submit to him and the World Government.
• Imu questioned whether Isshiki's tiny Ten-Tails made him stronger than Mu and began radiating golden light.
• Sakazuki reached the edge of the desert, saw a golden pillar pierce the clouds, and was forced down by the overwhelming Haki.

Imu killed Isshiki Ōtsutsuki with a single slash, then seized and read his soul to learn about the Ōtsutsuki civilization. He discovered six powerful upper ranks and realized the World Government could not win a full-scale war against them.

• Isshiki Ōtsutsuki attacked Imu with an enormous Truth-Seeking Ball staff, but Imu drew Xihe and cut through the weapon, Isshiki, and his final defense.
• Imu left Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's body intact and held his departing soul with the Divine Power of the Lord of the Sea Star Underworld.
• Imu read Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's memories and saw the Ōtsutsuki Homeworld, its clansmen, and Momoshiki Otsutsuki, Urashiki Ōtsutsuki, and Kinshiki Otsutsuki.
• Imu saw six white-clad figures seated on black thrones and recognized them as the Ōtsutsuki civilization's upper ranks.
• Imu realized the World Government had no chance of winning if a full-scale war broke out.

Im collected Isshiki Ōtsutsuki’s soul, body, Ten-Tails, and stored possessions after defeating him, then addressed Sakazuki and Aramaki. The chapter ended with Aramaki complaining that his changing body would make him an Ōtsutsuki instead of a Sea Star Person.

• Im used Isshiki Ōtsutsuki’s consciousness to empty Daikokuten and stored the valuable spoils in the Heavenly Dragon Realm.
• Im summoned Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, who extracted the juvenile Ten-Tails from Isshiki’s body, and Im stored it away.
• Im refined Isshiki’s soul into a Philosopher’s Stone and stored his corpse for later use.
• Im summoned Sakazuki, accepted his apology for arriving too late, and told him Isshiki had been beyond his current strength.
• Aramaki begged Im to punish him for losing to an otherworldly opponent, but Im declared that returning alive with intelligence was not a crime.
• Aramaki complained that his transformation would make him an Ōtsutsuki, and little Kaguya argued that Ōtsutsuki were human too.

Sakazuki and Aramaki traveled toward Loulan while Aramaki grappled with his coming transformation into an Otsutsuki and sought advice about his new powers. After sending Aramaki toward the Ninjutsu Sect, Sakazuki contacted Shiryu and ordered him to meet nearby, warning himself not to let Shiryu go astray.

• Aramaki worried that the White Karma would turn him into an Otsutsuki, though Imu had promised not to send him to Sea Ninja Village.
• Sakazuki advised Aramaki to develop his Woods-Woods Fruit, Physical Arts, and Senjutsu rather than rely too heavily on Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's ocular techniques.
• Sakazuki told Aramaki to go to the Ninjutsu Sect and learn Gentle Fist from Hamura Otsutsuki, while Aramaki considered studying Konoha-Style Taijutsu as well.
• Aramaki asked whether he should stay because of Shiryu, but Sakazuki said he would handle his subordinate and adjutant himself.
• Sakazuki got off the giant bull near Loulan and called Shiryu, ordering him to meet ten kilometers north of the city.

Shiryu went to meet Sakazuki, who had learned that the Jashin was possessing him and demanded an explanation. Shiryu insisted his mind remained his own, then revealed his Shinigami form to Sakazuki.

• Shiryu left the Four-Tails behind and traveled through the forest to meet Sakazuki.
• Sakazuki confronted Shiryu about hiding that Jashin had possessed him.
• Shiryu said Jashin had not controlled or influenced his consciousness and denied having improper schemes.
• Sakazuki ordered Shiryu to demonstrate the possession, and Shiryu transformed into his Shinigami form as Jashin appeared around him.

The chapter explains Jashin’s history and how he came to possess Shiryu, then turns to Aramaki’s impending power-up after absorbing Isshiki Ōtsutsuki’s bloodline and Chakra. Imu begins considering how to arrange Aramaki’s position once his strength surpasses the current Admirals.

• Jashin had once served as a Shinigami under Yama, but after Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki defeated Yama, Jashin fled to the human world and later partnered with the Uzumaki Clan to create the Reaper Death Seal.
• Jashin possessed the leader of a Land of Rivers cult and promised followers immortal bodies, which depended on his curse power and still required food and medical treatment.
• Jashin entered Shiryu’s body while he slept, and Shiryu eventually accepted his presence after Jashin promised him an immortal body.
• Jashin believed Shiryu could become a true immortal through Life Return, and Imu chose not to target Jashin as long as Shiryu served the World Government.
• Imu learned that Aramaki would gain Isshiki Ōtsutsuki’s bloodline and Chakra once the White Karma data was frozen, making him stronger than the current Admirals within half a year.
• Imu considered whether to promote Aramaki to Army General after his power-up.

Imu arranged for little Kaguya Otsutsuki to visit Sea Star and meet Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and Hyuga Masato while she learned about the World Government. He also planned to feed the juvenile Ten-Tails the Star and ordered Brimir to turn the ancient dragon into a resource for Sakazuki; Brimir was to carry out the order with the Five Elders’ cooperation.

• Little Kaguya agreed to visit Sea Star and meet Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and Hyuga Masato to learn about the World Government.
• Imu summoned Stussy, sent her information about little Kaguya, and ordered Cipher Pol to escort her to Sea Ninja Village and ensure the three men treated her well.
• Little Kaguya asked to tour the ship, and Stussy took her away after Imu named areas she could not visit.
• Imu asked Saint Topman Warcury to send the Star from Star Village, intending to feed it to the juvenile Ten-Tails and use it to form a Truth Contract.
• Imu contacted Brimir and ordered him to transform the ancient dragon in the Zero Magic World into a resource that would let whoever absorbed it inherit its abilities and magic power, so Sakazuki could advance in magic.

Sakazuki continued training in Loulan while worrying that his strength was falling behind other powerful figures in the World Government. Brimir arrived with a Magma Dragon Crystal from Lord Imu, who urged Sakazuki to pursue magic, and Sakazuki accepted the order.

• Sakazuki kept Shiryu as his adjutant under observation and focused on training in Loulan’s underground palace.
• Sakazuki considered the growing strength of Garp, Douglas Bullet, Kuzan, and Aramaki, and worried that his own power was progressing too slowly.
• Sakazuki refused Four-Tails Son Goku’s offer of Tailed Beast Chakra because Lord Imu had warned against absorbing Chakra lightly.
• Brimir appeared at the underground palace and introduced himself as a messenger from the Star Temple sent by Lord Imu.
• Brimir revealed a Mythic-grade Magma Dragon Crystal made from a powerful dragon’s magic and soul, then conveyed Lord Imu’s instruction for Sakazuki to pursue magic.
• Sakazuki knelt and pledged to obey Lord Imu.

Brimir gave Sakazuki a magma-charged Dragon Crystal, and Sakazuki absorbed its power in the underground palace. As the Dragon Vein Spirit discussed joining the Star Temple, Sakazuki unleashed a pillar of fire that burst through the palace and alarmed Roran City.

• Brimir gave Sakazuki the Dragon Crystal and explained how to absorb its scorching magic power.
• Sakazuki drew in the crystal’s energy, melting parts of the altar and palace as he transformed into magma.
• The Spirit of the Dragon Vein appeared and explained its pact with Imu, while Brimir told it about the Star Temple.
• The Spirit of the Dragon Vein considered making an avatar, but Brimir doubted that a tailed-beast-level vessel would qualify for the Star Temple.
• Sakazuki released a towering pillar of fire that destroyed the abandoned elevators, broke through the palace ceiling, and pierced the clouds above Roran City.
• Shiryu watched the blaze from his tower and concluded that Sakazuki had grown stronger, while choosing not to approach him.

Sakazuki successfully absorbed the Magma Dragon Crystal and gained magic power and new abilities, while Brimir agreed to teach him magic on Imu’s orders. Grateful for Imu’s care, Sakazuki prepared to test his newfound strength with Brimir.

• Brimir cleared the heat and lava from the underground palace and congratulated Sakazuki on absorbing the Magma Dragon Crystal.
• Sakazuki discovered that magic power could amplify and fuel his Magma-Magma Fruit abilities, and he gained the Magma Dragon’s perception and shell.
• Brimir explained the shell’s magic resistance and agreed to teach Sakazuki, first studying Rondel’s magical theories to prepare lessons suited to him.
• Sakazuki grew emotional over Imu’s support, then agreed to move locations and spar with Brimir to learn his new strength.

Imu considered whether to feed Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's corpse to the juvenile Ten-Tails, then sent Esdeath to train against it. He gave Stussy Teigu made from Isshiki's eyes and confessed that he loved her but would not make her an Empress, leaving her heartbroken.

• Imu weighed feeding Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's corpse to the juvenile Ten-Tails, deciding that growing a Chakra Divine Tree was not worth the cost to the Shinobi World's planet.
• Stussy told Imu that Kaguya Otsutsuki had left for Sea Star under CP1 escort, and Imu said he valued her more as a Star God than as an Empress.
• Imu sent Esdeath to spar with the juvenile Ten-Tails, which agreed to try not to hurt her.
• Imu gave Stussy contact-lens Teigu made from Isshiki Ōtsutsuki's eyes to help her use his abilities and study the rules behind them.
• Imu confessed that he accepted Stussy's feelings but would not make her an Empress, saying she was the boundary that kept his desires in check.
• Stussy wept as Imu compared her role to Lily's and asked her to keep managing the harem affairs aboard Noah.