Chapter Summaries

Imu assessed Pinudra’s strength, considered the parasitic plant on Hupo Star, and arranged for Kaguya Otsutsuki and Aramaki to meet him. Meanwhile, Space Pirates watched as the Hupo people unexpectedly wiped out the Dakini Clan, leaving them stunned by the aftermath.

• Imu reviewed Cipher Pol’s report and judged Pinudra to be near Rear Admiral level, while noting that Hollow, Kouan, and Kamui were likely stronger.
• Imu decided to search Hupo Star for Parapadise and considered having Aramaki cultivate Lily Carnation.
• Stussy told Imu that Kaguya Otsutsuki wanted to return and see him, and Imu agreed while asking her to summon Aramaki as well.
• Space Pirates gathered near Hupo Star to watch the Dakini Clan’s attack, while Captain Solano speculated that the planet might hold out for one or two months.
• A pirate announced that the Hupo people had wiped out the Dakini Clan, and the captains verified the claim through images of Hupo warriors clearing the battlefield.
• Captain Solano and the other Space Pirates stared in shock at the Hupo people’s victory and wondered why they had waited until their capital was destroyed.

The Five Elders secured the Hupo Royal Family’s cooperation and planned to use Hupo Star to infiltrate the Galactic Empire, while Imu read a report about Ōtsutsuki Aramaki’s new abilities. Imu questioned whether the Eight Gates Released Formation could work without Chakra and considered the potential of a non-Chakra version.

• Marcus Mars told the Five Elders that the Hupo King had agreed to cooperate with the World Government’s plans.
• The Five Elders discussed using Hupo Star’s factories to build warships, recruiting the captured Dakini, and locating members of the Yato Clan.
• Topman Warcury stressed that CIPHER POL should infiltrate the Galactic Empire’s official ranks and the Cosmic Federation.
• Imu read that Aramaki had become Ōtsutsuki Aramaki, gained the Rinnegan and Byakugan, and begun studying the Eight Gates Released Formation.
• Imu doubted that the Eight Gates Released Formation would work for the Otsutsuki Clan and considered developing a version that did not rely on Chakra.

Imu planned to awaken Kaguya Otsutsuki’s true body and recruit her into the Star Temple, explaining how to restore her and dismissing concerns about the Infinite Tsukuyomi. After deciding to use his own Ten-Tails, the group faced the question of who would become its Jinchuriki.

• Imu asked Aramaki about his progress with the Eight Gates Released Formation, and Aramaki explained that his Ōtsutsuki body lacked meridians and Eight Gates.
• Imu announced that he intended to awaken Kaguya Otsutsuki’s true body, prompting Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki to warn that releasing her could be dangerous.
• Hagoromo described the steps needed to undo Kaguya’s seal, but Imu recited them first and said the Infinite Tsukuyomi would not kill the Shinobi World’s people.
• Imu said he would use his own Ten-Tails to fill the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path rather than recall the nine Tailed Beasts from Sea Star.
• Hagoromo asked who would become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, leaving the group to consider which of them would be Kaguya’s sacrifice.

Imu devised a way to awaken Kaguya Otsutsuki without sacrificing Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki or Madara Uchiha by creating an artificial Ten-Tails' jinchūriki. With only Black Zetsu and the artificial body left to find and prepare, he sent Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki to search for Black Zetsu and gave Ōtsutsuki Aramaki a separate task.

• Imu planned to create an artificial human using Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju's Lineage Factors and Chakra, Nagato Uzumaki's Rinnegan, and the Ten-Tails to serve as Kaguya Otsutsuki's vessel.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki was shocked by Imu's plan, while Little Kaguya felt relieved that neither Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki nor Madara Uchiha would need to be sacrificed.
• Little Kaguya explained that she could sense Black Zetsu because he and she were both products of Kaguya Otsutsuki's will.
• Imu ordered Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki to take Little Kaguya and search for Black Zetsu, and Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki agreed.
• Ōtsutsuki Aramaki asked Imu what he should do, and Imu ordered him to find two flowers.

Black Zetsu infiltrated a Star Gate camp in the Shinobi World, hoping to reach Sea Star and recover the Tailed Beasts. The gate exposed his invisibility, and his attack on the guards alerted the camp.

• Black Zetsu and White Zetsu debated whether to risk crossing the Star Gate, as Black Zetsu needed the Tailed Beasts to revive his mother.
• After sensing someone tracking him, Black Zetsu decided to enter the gate and used his Mayfly Technique to approach it unseen.
• Crossing the Star Gate stripped away Black Zetsu’s invisibility, and Uchiha Yuji spotted him at the Sea Ninja Village camp on Wano Island.
• Black Zetsu attacked Uchiha Yuji and three other chunin with Wood Release, binding all four and alerting the camp.

Black Zetsu attacked the Shinobi World Star Gate and fought off Sea Ninja Village’s forces before escaping underground. Fugaku Uchiha pursued him, while Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki and Kaguya decided to find him and explain their intentions.

• Black Zetsu used Wood Release to overwhelm the ninja squads guarding the Star Gate and trapped many of them in branches that drained their Chakra.
• Baiyun Zhaojiu attacked Black Zetsu with a Rasengan, but struck a Wood Clone while the real Black Zetsu escaped underground with the Mayfly Technique.
• Hyuga ninjas used the Byakugan to locate Black Zetsu, and their allies used Earth Release: Fissure Palm to disrupt his underground escape.
• Black Zetsu defeated the ninjas using Earth Release and escaped south before they could form the Four Violet Flames Formation.
• Fugaku Uchiha arrived after Black Zetsu escaped and pursued him south, while Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki and Kaguya resolved to find Black Zetsu and explain themselves.

Onoki agreed to teach Madara Uchiha Dust Release in exchange for a future disciple, forming a favor and connection between them. Their discussion was interrupted by news of a half-black, half-white intruder from the Shinobi World, whom Madara Uchiha suspected he recognized.

• Onoki reflected on the longevity serum that had restored his youthful appearance and strengthened his loyalty to the World Government.
• Madara Uchiha asked Onoki to teach him Dust Release so he could gain a powerful offensive technique.
• Onoki asked Madara Uchiha to reserve a future disciple slot for someone he would recommend, and Madara Uchiha agreed.
• A Den Den Mushi reported that a half-black, half-white man with Wood Release and underground-travel abilities had entered from the Shinobi World and injured Flame Hidden police ninjas.
• Madara Uchiha recognized the intruder's description and began to suspect who it was.

Fugaku Uchiha caught Black Zetsu with Susanoo and immobilized him using a cursed technique that punished him for gathering Chakra. Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki arrived and claimed Black Zetsu for himself, leaving Fugaku stunned and Black Zetsu shocked to see Little Kaguya.

• Black Zetsu fled underground while Fugaku Uchiha and the Hyuga ninjas pursued him.
• Fugaku Uchiha appeared above Black Zetsu and attacked with Susanoo and Yasaka Magatama.
• Fugaku Uchiha trapped Black Zetsu with Fire Release: Great Fire Heavenly Prison and warned him not to use Chakra.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki appeared with Little Kaguya and asked Fugaku to hand Black Zetsu over.
• Fugaku Uchiha recognized Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki as the Sage of Six Paths, while Black Zetsu cried out to Little Kaguya as his mother.

Imu learned that Nagato agreed to return Madara Uchiha’s Rinnegan and chose rewards for Yahiko and Konan, then searched the Holy Land Treasury catalogue for suitable secret treasures for them. He considered the Paper-Paper Fruit for Konan before finding a promising Devil Fruit for Yahiko, but its name was not revealed.

• Imu learned that Black Zetsu had come to Wano Island and inferred that he was after the tailed beasts needed to awaken Kaguya Otsutsuki.
• Nagato agreed to give Madara Uchiha back the Rinnegan, and the World Government promised him replacement eyes and merit points.
• Nagato refused eyes with Kekkei Genkai abilities and asked for an Epic-grade secret treasure each for Yahiko and Konan to choose.
• Imu considered the Paper-Paper Fruit for Konan but worried its abilities overlapped with her Paper Style.
• Imu searched for a Devil Fruit suited to Yahiko and stopped at one he believed was the right choice, without revealing its name.

Cain and Hank clashed over Cain’s plan to make the whole population Pseudo-Divine Soldiers, until Elaine suggested Hank become police commander to address his safety concerns. After Hank left to consider it, Cain reflected on their incompatibility and his more extreme plan to summon Typhon, the Dream God.

• Cain planned the Patria Republic’s founding ceremony, its application to join the World Government, and a trip to Sea Star to watch Hank compete.
• Cain and Hank argued over whether everyone should become a Pseudo-Divine Soldier, with Hank warning that widespread access would endanger the public and Cain insisting the benefits outweighed the risks.
• Elaine proposed that Hank become police commander and maintain order if Cain proceeded with his plan.
• Hank left with Elaine to consider Elaine’s offer, while Cain wondered whether Hank should stay.
• Cain considered his God Descent Plan to summon Typhon, the Dream God, and control it or gain its power.

Yahiko received the Paw-Paw Fruit, while Konan chose the Celestial Dragon Talisman Codex and gained the Paper-Paper Fruit as well. The Codex bonded with her and revealed Imu’s plans to cultivate her as a Talisman Master, as Konan and Yahiko both struggled to eat their Devil Fruits.

• Yahiko ate the Paw-Paw Fruit after learning Nagato had traded his Rinnegan to obtain it, and he endured its revolting taste.
• Officer Mikita offered Konan a choice between the Paper-Paper Fruit and the Talisman Codex, and Yahiko advised her to choose the Codex.
• Konan chose the Talisman Codex and learned it would update with talisman knowledge, provide access to instruction, and protect its holder from having to kneel, even before Celestial Dragons.
• Konan bonded with the Codex using her blood, transforming its cover and revealing its full title as the Celestial Dragon Talisman Codex.
• Imu watched from Noah and planned to cultivate Konan’s talent, while considering her potential as a future empress.
• Konan ate the first bite of the Paper-Paper Fruit, then Yahiko urged her to finish it because Nagato had traded his Rinnegan for it, prompting her to vow not to speak to him for a month.

Ace, Yamato, and Charlotte Linlin arrived in Duel City for the Top 100 Ranking Tournament and learned how the city’s rules accommodated giants. Meanwhile, Hina met Sentomaru and Drake, and Imu examined the challengers and challenged admirals for the upcoming Paramount War.

• Charlotte Linlin, Ace, and Yamato descended into Duel City after a police craft reminded them of the airspace rules.
• Smoker told Charlotte Linlin she could use a Shrinking Tunnel to avoid the Giant Zone, and she agreed to shrink so she could stay with Ace and Yamato.
• Hina greeted Yamato, then arranged to meet Sentomaru and Drake at the eastern train station while Smoker returned to his police duties.
• Sentomaru spotted Hancock and Sandersonia at the station and persuaded Drake to approach the Boa Sisters.
• Imu received the Paramount War challenge list and judged the battles between challengers and military admirals more interesting than the tournament.

Imu reviewed the seven Paramount War matchups planned across the Navy, Air Force, Army, and Sea Ninja Village, considering the challengers’ chances and the danger to the arenas. After learning that A also planned to challenge Hashirama Senju for the title of Third Raikage, Imu looked forward to the coming battles.

• Imu read the planned Navy and Air Force challenges, including Momonga against Kaido, Yamakaji against Borsalino, and Arbel against Shiki.
• Imu reviewed the Army matchups, where Onigumo challenged Fisher Tiger, Jozu challenged Douglas Bullet, and Charlotte Cracker challenged Sand Crocodile.
• Imu considered the likely destruction from the fights and sent Saint Zambalong V. Nusjuro a warning to reinforce the arena or move the Paramount War.
• Imu read a new report that A planned to challenge Hashirama Senju for a place as Sea Ninja Village’s Third Raikage.
• Imu requested A’s intelligence file from CIPHER POL, then anticipated seven major battles after the Top 100 Tournament.

Imu arrived at the Shinobi World lawn, where Historia played music for the gathered women and magical creatures, and Little Enma greeted him. Stussy activated the projection of the Multiverse Duel Arena, revealing its vast crowd and elaborate seating as Imu wondered whether a future Top 100 Tournament could surpass its opening ceremony.

• Historia played her harmonica as Esdeath, the Ubuyashiki Sisters, the other women, and magical creatures listened.
• Imu arrived, and Little Enma appeared in purple flames with Matatabi and greeted him as her father.
• The women bowed to Imu, who took his seat on the Pure Gold Dragon Throne.
• Stussy activated the Starlight Den Den Mushi, projecting the Multiverse Duel Arena and its five hundred thousand spectators around the group.
• Akame, Kurome, Mikasa, Tsunade, the Ubuyashiki Sisters, and Historia were stunned by the arena’s scale, while Imu considered whether a future Top 100 Tournament might have a greater opening ceremony.

Nearly five hundred thousand spectators entered the Multiverse Duel Arena while Red Lotus, Kurama, and Divine Harmony watched from a Colored Cloud Box. Red Lotus pressed Kurama to accept a Human-Human Fruit so they could become lovers, but he refused, and Divine Harmony worried about the Azure Dragon admiral’s repeated visits to Divine Dragon Island.

• Spectators used Flying Thunder God Formation Diagrams to teleport to their assigned seats, while mages carried Wind Stone seats and Colored Cloud Boxes into the arena.
• Red Lotus and Kurama argued over the arena’s colors and whether Kurama would return to Nine-Tails Island or stay on Divine Dragon Island.
• Divine Harmony told Red Lotus not to release her aura and teased Kurama about becoming her lover.
• Red Lotus said she wanted Kurama to eat a Human-Human Fruit and have children with her, but Kurama refused and she accepted that they would remain siblings for now.
• Divine Harmony privately worried that the Azure Dragon admiral kept visiting Divine Dragon Island to ask about dragons and fight him.

The World Government opened its second Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament with a ceremony that united spectators across Sea Star in singing the Song of the World. Hearing the chorus, Shanks let go of his captain’s ideals and joined in.

• The venue plunged into darkness before magical fireworks and Stella’s announcement launched the opening ceremony.
• Ten Army and Marine majors raised the Five-Circle Cross flag as Imu watched from Noah and discussed plans for a future ceremony with Stussy.
• Stella called for the Flag of Justice to be raised and the Song of the World to be played, prompting Sea Star People across the arena and their world to sing.
• Shanks felt the World Government’s support gathering as the song played and, in tears, told Gyuki he was giving up on his captain’s ideals.
• Shanks said he had let go of a few things, then resolutely joined the chorus.

The Second Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament began with contestants from the Kabane, Demon Slayer, and Falmart worlds entering the arena. Imu agreed to Historia’s request to delay Eldian men’s military service until age twenty, and the chapter ended as Teigu World’s twenty-one qualifiers entered to thunderous applause.

• Stella introduced Kabane World contestants Arakawa Kibito and Uryu, whose entrance drew cheers from the arena and celebrations in Hinomoto.
• Stella introduced Demon Slayer World contestants Imi Lichtenfeld and Konstantin Nedolpov, and Muzan Kibutsuji privately condemned their low previous rankings.
• Loli Mercury led Falmart’s migrant contestants into the arena, prompting Historia to ask Imu to raise Eldian men’s enlistment age to twenty.
• Imu agreed to Historia’s request and told Stussy to inform the Five Elders after the opening ceremony.
• Stella announced that twenty-one contestants from Teigu World had reached the top hundred, and Esdeath reacted with pride as the crowd applauded.

The Teigu World and Zero Magic World delegations entered the Top 100 Tournament as Ace argued with Yamato about joining her tennis team and Charlotte Linlin proposed a challenge rule. After seeing an elf contestant, Imu ordered Stussy to assemble a maid corps from several nonhuman races.

• Stella introduced the Teigu World as Qin Su led its delegation into the arena, while Mato vowed to avenge her father and Shura planned to use her to draw out Minato Namikaze.
• Ace told Charlotte Linlin that Yamato’s tennis team had reached the Summer Regional Tournament and complained that her age rules kept him from joining the official team.
• Charlotte Linlin suggested that Yamato let younger players challenge official players for their positions, and Ace eagerly challenged Yamato to face his Fire Fist Serve.
• Stella introduced the Zero Magic World delegation, and spectators admired Sasha, its sole elf contestant in the Top 100.
• Imu ordered Stussy to select elf and mermaid maids, then approved her proposal to add members of the War Rabbit Tribe and Winged Race.

Tobirama Senju proposed expanding the Ninjutsu Sect onto the Shinobi World's West Continent, then learned Hashirama Senju had awakened the Myriad Body and rushed home to confront him. Meanwhile, the Multiverse Duel Arena introduced the Nuclear World's enormous population and advanced technology.

• Tobirama Senju and Hamura Otsutsuki discussed why few Shinobi World contestants had reached the Top 100 and considered establishing Ninjutsu Sect schools on the West Continent.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki arrived and said they planned to release the Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei seal to awaken their mother, with help from the Shinobi World.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki revealed that Fugaku Uchiha had captured Zetsu at the Star Gate and that Hashirama Senju had awakened the Myriad Body.
• Tobirama Senju stormed out to demand an explanation from Hashirama Senju, while Hamura Otsutsuki worried the brothers might fall out.
• At the Multiverse Duel Arena, Stella introduced Alexei and Chapaev and described the Nuclear World's population and technological strength.

Hank Henriette represented the Beast God World at the Top 100 Tournament, while Cain resolved to pursue the God-Descent Plan and make himself powerful enough to command respect. Vergo announced a new Multiverse Ranking Tournament, and Doflamingo revealed his Celestial Dragon status as he allowed the audience to stand while listening.

• Stella introduced Hank Henriette as the Beast God World's sole contestant, and the audience cheered after hearing about his world's Pseudo-Divine Soldier technology.
• Cain encouraged Miliellia to develop her abilities and planned to assign her guards, while learning that Gecko Moria's aura had made even Hank feel threatened.
• Cain resolved to carry out the God-Descent Plan and use Typhon's power to become the strongest Pseudo-Divine Soldier, regardless of the lives it cost.
• Vergo announced the Multiverse Ranking Tournament, with ranked adventurers earning monthly bonuses, citywide discounts, and ranks linked to their adventurer tiers.
• Stella introduced Saint Donquixote Doflamingo, prompting many spectators to rise or kneel before Doflamingo told them they could listen while standing.