Chapter Summaries

Madara used Nagato’s remaining life to revive himself through the Rinne Rebirth Technique, then set out to capture the nine tailed beasts. He left Nagato’s corpse behind as a message for Hatake Kawafune, while Black Zetsu secretly collected fragments of Nagato’s body.

• Black Zetsu controlled Nagato into performing the Rinne Rebirth Technique, and Nagato died while thinking of Nonō.
• Madara revived in a living body, and his old Rinnegan shattered before Black Zetsu handed him two bloodstained replacements.
• Madara asked whether Black Zetsu had gathered information on all nine tailed beasts, and Black Zetsu confirmed he had.
• Madara said he would leave Nagato’s corpse for Hatake Kawafune and settle his grudge himself.
• Black Zetsu secretly collected fragments of Nagato’s flesh and blood before following Madara away.

Kawafune rushed to the Land of Lightning after learning Nagato was in danger, but arrived to find him dead. He stopped Nonō from taking her own life by promising that Nagato could be resurrected, and she returned to Konoha with his body to wait for him.

• Tsunade suspected Nagato had encountered Madara, while Sakumo and Tsunade began preparing Konoha for the threat.
• Kawafune reached Nonō and found her devastated by Nagato’s apparent death.
• Kawafune and Nonō went to Nagato’s corpse, and Nonō collapsed upon seeing his injuries.
• Nonō said she could not avenge Nagato and tried to stab herself in the chest.
• Kawafune stopped Nonō and promised that Nagato could be revived with the Rinne Rebirth Technique.
• Nonō chose to live and carried Nagato toward Konoha, determined to wait for his return.

Uchiha Madara captured the Eight-Tails with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path and continued his campaign to gather the tailed beasts. He planned to leave the Seven-Tails and Nine-Tails in Konoha for last, then split the Impure World forces into groups to capture other beasts.

• The Impure World Reincarnation Third Raikage A and Third Kazekage defeated the Eight-Tails, and Madara sealed it inside the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
• Mu and Ōnoki confronted Madara over controlling the dead, while Hozuki Gengetsu mocked him and Madara shattered his upper body before it regenerated.
• Zetsu listed the tailed beasts' locations and recommended capturing the One-Tail, Two-Tails, Four-Tails, and Five-Tails before targeting Konoha.
• Madara agreed to leave the Seven-Tails and Nine-Tails for last, naming Konoha and Hatake Kawafune as the fitting end to his plan.
• Zetsu warned that Konoha might be on guard, so Madara divided the Impure World forces into groups to capture the remaining tailed beasts.

After learning that Uchiha Madara had captured three tailed beasts and was assembling an army of reincarnated Kage, Minato’s allies planned to counter him with Impure World Reincarnation. The chapter ended with Tsunade, Kawafune, and Nawaki beginning to dig up Hashirama’s grave.

• Minato convened Konoha’s senior shinobi, and Kawafune and Nawaki estimated that Madara had reincarnated around twenty powerful fighters.
• Jiraiya urged the group to take the initiative, and Orochimaru proposed using Impure World Reincarnation to summon Hashirama, Tobirama, and Mito.
• Minato assigned Orochimaru and Jiraiya to study the jutsu, entrusted the First and Second Lords’ remains to their family, and prepared others to protect the tailed beasts.
• Kawafune advised Orochimaru to prioritize preserving the reincarnated fighters’ strength and suggested using White Zetsu as sacrifices.
• Kawafune, Tsunade, and Nawaki went to Hashirama’s grave, and Tsunade drove the first shovel into the earth.

Orochimaru used Impure World Reincarnation to summon Hashirama, Mito, and Tobirama, who reunited with their descendants before Kawafune explained the state of the Shinobi World. The chapter ended with Hashirama and Tobirama learning that Madara had truly revived, leaving them alarmed by the threat he posed.

• Orochimaru performed Impure World Reincarnation on three White Zetsu, summoning Hashirama, Mito, and Tobirama.
• Tsunade embraced Hashirama, while Nawaki, Misaki, Kushina, and the others welcomed Mito; Sarutobi Hiruzen greeted Tobirama.
• Kawafune introduced his family to Hashirama and Tobirama, then explained that Konoha had unified the Shinobi World under Tsunade's and later Minato Namikaze's leadership.
• Kawafune told Hashirama and Tobirama that Madara had survived Hashirama's attack, awakened the Rinnegan, and been revived after Kawafune killed him.
• Hashirama and Tobirama grew grim as Kawafune explained that Madara's resurrection threatened the Shinobi World.

Kawafune explained Madara’s Eye of the Moon Plan and organized a mission to protect the Tailed Beasts scattered across the Shinobi World. The revived shinobi set out in groups, with Kawafune assigned to provide support alone.

• Kawafune revealed that Madara planned to gather the Tailed Beasts, revive the Divine Tree, and trap the Shinobi World in an illusion that would ultimately consume everyone.
• Hashirama deduced that Madara needed the Tailed Beasts to awaken the Ten-Tails, while Kawafune admitted he had failed to keep the beasts under control.
• Tobirama rebuked Kawafune for leaving the Tailed Beasts unprotected, but Hashirama stopped him and asked what the group needed to do.
• Kawafune warned the group not to confront Madara directly, and Tsunade urged Tobirama to be cautious after Nagato had died fighting Madara.
• Minato assigned the shinobi to groups of four, with Kawafune ready to provide support, and everyone set out to protect the Tailed Beasts.

Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Fugaku entered the Land of Iron to protect Kokuō from Madara’s revived fighters. They interrupted the attack on the Five-Tails, leaving both sides facing off for battle.

• Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Fugaku recalled their years fighting together as they traveled into the Land of Iron.
• Tsunade revealed that Madara could defeat all nine tailed beasts with one Rinnegan and that Kawafune was not confident he could defeat him.
• Orochimaru sensed a battle ahead, and the group identified Chiyo, Hanzō, Kinkaku, and Ginkaku among the attackers surrounding Kokuō.
• Tsunade rushed ahead and shattered Chiyo’s puppets while Orochimaru’s great snake struck Hanzō and Kinkaku.
• Tsunade warned Kokuō that they had come to save it, and the two sides formed a four-on-four standoff.

Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Fugaku fought Hanzō, Chiyo, Kinkaku, and Ginkaku in paired battles. Kokuō watched helplessly from the sidelines as the fights continued.

• Orochimaru attacked Hanzō with Sage Art: Eight Branches Bite - Seal, but Hanzō escaped with Water Body Flicker and reappeared from a puddle.
• Tsunade confronted Chiyo and smashed her puppets, gradually gaining the advantage in their fierce fight.
• Jiraiya and Fugaku split up to fight Kinkaku and Ginkaku, and Fugaku's Amaterasu was cut apart by the brothers' weapons.
• Fugaku clashed with Ginkaku while Jiraiya knocked the Crimson Gourd away with Ninja Art: Lion Hair, weakening the brothers' coordinated treasures.
• Kinkaku charged at Jiraiya as all four pairs continued fighting, while Kokuō stayed frozen on the sidelines.

Tsunade, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Fugaku overwhelmed Hanzō, Chiyo, Kinkaku, and Ginkaku, then sealed the defeated reanimated shinobi. They secured the Five-Tails, Kokuō, and completed their mission, while Madara raged elsewhere.

• Orochimaru defeated Hanzō and swallowed him with a summoned giant snake, while Tsunade bound Chiyo with Wood Release and Orochimaru sealed her away too.
• Ginkaku used the Bashōsen to attack Tsunade's group, but Fugaku reflected the flames and both brothers transformed into Tailed Beasts.
• Tsunade, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Fugaku combined their attacks, defeating Kinkaku and Ginkaku and leaving them unable to fight back.
• Jiraiya sealed Ginkaku, Orochimaru sealed Kinkaku, and Kokuō willingly entered a sealing jar after Tsunade threatened it.
• Fugaku dismissed Susanoo, the group celebrated completing their mission, and Madara raged elsewhere.

Hashirama, Tobirama, Mito, and Sarutobi Hiruzen waited in the Land of Rain while the Two-Tails remained pinned beneath Hashirama’s torii gates. When Mito sensed approaching enemies, Hiruzen summoned Enma and the group prepared for battle.

• Hashirama suppressed the Two-Tails and agreed to wait for the people coming to capture it.
• Mito scolded Tobirama over his fatal underestimation of Kinkaku and Ginkaku, and Tobirama admitted his mistake.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen anxiously stayed quiet as Mito and Tobirama argued.
• Mito and Hashirama sensed someone approaching from the front left.
• Hiruzen summoned Enma, who recognized Hashirama, Tobirama, and Mito before Hiruzen urged him to join them.

The First Five Kage, reanimated and controlled by Madara, confronted Hashirama, Tobirama, Hiruzen, and their allies. As the battle began, Hashirama recognized Madara’s presence in the First A’s excited greeting.

• Enma transformed into the Adamantine Staff in Hiruzen’s hand.
• Tobirama attacked with Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave, and an Earth-Style Wall blocked the torrent.
• Hashirama and Tobirama recognized Ishikawa, Byakuren, Reto, and the First A as the First Five Kage gathered against them.
• Byakuren charged across the water while Reto fired a Storm Cannon at Hashirama and the others.
• The First A called out to Hashirama, and Hashirama realized Madara was speaking through him.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others met Byakuren and Madara's attack, while Hashirama fought Madara controlling the First A and Mito faced Byakuren. Hashirama and Mito held their opponents at bay, but the battle continued.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen used Great Flame Technique against Byakuren's water tornado, and the collision filled the battlefield with thick mist.
• Madara, controlling the First A, broke through the mist and attacked Hashirama, who dodged and blocked his blows.
• Hashirama urged Madara to stop pursuing his plan, but Madara insisted that he alone could bring true happiness to the Shinobi World.
• Hashirama kicked the First A away as curse marks spread across his face.
• Mito used her sensory abilities and Sealing Jutsu to counter Byakuren's attacks and force him to stay wary.

Sarutobi Hiruzen fought Reto while Tobirama clashed with Ishikawa, and both battles remained unresolved because their Impure World Reincarnation bodies healed their injuries. Tobirama’s taunt only angered Ishikawa, who intensified his attacks.

• Sarutobi Hiruzen exchanged Fire Style and Wind Style attacks with Reto and parried his wind-coated sword with the Adamantine Staff.
• Reto recalled negotiating with Hashirama and teased Sarutobi Hiruzen before forcing him back with a slash.
• Tobirama and Ishikawa fought on the city wall, each severing the other's body parts before their Impure World Reincarnation bodies healed them.
• Tobirama reminded Ishikawa that he had created the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu, angering him.
• Ishikawa attacked more fiercely, leaving Tobirama regretful that his boast had failed to create an opening.

Hashirama, Mito, and Tobirama gained the upper hand against the resurrected Kage, while Sarutobi Hiruzen was badly wounded fighting Reto. Hashirama moved to help Hiruzen, but the First A summoned another coffin with Impure World Reincarnation.

• Hashirama trapped the First A with Wood Dragons and pinned him beneath a torii gate, then went to support Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• Byakuren flooded the battlefield with towering waves, but Mito escaped and bound him with Adamantine Sealing Chains.
• Mito struck the restrained Byakuren after he taunted her about the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools.
• Reto wounded Sarutobi Hiruzen, who refused to surrender despite his injuries and exhaustion.
• Tobirama overwhelmed Ishikawa with the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, while Hashirama took Hiruzen's place against Reto.
• The First A activated Impure World Reincarnation, and an upright coffin appeared as Hashirama arrived to help Hiruzen.

Madara controlled Nagato and unleashed his overwhelming power against Hashirama’s allies, devastating the battlefield and turning the tide. As Nagato attacked Hashirama, Mito and Tobirama faced the Three First Kage in a renewed fight.

• Madara took control of Nagato’s body, shattered the torii gates, and revealed Nagato’s identity to Hashirama and Tobirama.
• Nagato used Super Shinra Tensei, burying Hashirama and Reto, blasting away Hiruzen, Mito, and Byakuren, and sending Tobirama and Ishikawa tumbling back.
• Nagato mocked Hashirama and claimed that Nagato had always been his pawn, while Hashirama condemned Madara for denying him his own will.
• Nagato struck Hashirama with Great Fire Annihilation, engulfing him in flames.
• Mito and Tobirama joined forces against the Three First Kage, as Nagato’s arrival shifted the battle in their opponents’ favor.

Nagato used the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to try to absorb the Two-Tails while Hashirama fought to stop him. The Two-Tails remained in danger after Nagato’s combined attack blasted apart half of Hashirama’s Wood Human.

• Nagato used a flame attack as a feint, summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, and sent its chains toward the Two-Tails.
• Hashirama summoned a Wood Human and seized the chains, resisting the statue’s pull on the Two-Tails.
• Nagato taunted Hashirama and declared that he would use the tailed beasts to reshape the world, while Hashirama condemned his plan.
• Nagato and four clones combined five elemental techniques and blasted the Wood Human backward, destroying half its body.

Kawafune arrived just as Nagato was about to feed the Two-Tails to the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, breaking the chain and confronting him. Hashirama joined Tobirama and Mito against the Three First Kage, while Kawafune faced Nagato alone.

• Nagato's fused Five-Release Great Combo Bullet overwhelmed Hashirama's Wood Human, and the Two-Tails was dragged toward the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
• Kawafune arrived and cut the chain, allowing the Two-Tails to fall free.
• Kawafune confronted Nagato over killing his disciple and enslaving his soul, then told Hashirama to help Tobirama and Mito while he faced Nagato.
• Hashirama joined Tobirama and Mito, drove the Three First Kage back, and began attacking them with the Wood Human to seal them away.

Kawafune sealed Nagato, and the allied fighters restrained the Three First Kage before Madara arrived and unleashed two meteors. Hashirama and Kawafune destroyed them, but Madara’s Demonic Statue absorbed the Two-Tails, leaving Kawafune furious.

• Kawafune used his Flying Thunder God mark to behead Nagato and sealed him in a scroll, intending to revive him later for Nonō.
• Hashirama, Mito, and Tobirama defeated the Three First Kage, and Mito bound them with Adamantine Sealing Chains as Tobirama prepared to seal them.
• Madara arrived atop his Complete Body Susanoo, broke the chains with an attack, and confronted Hashirama.
• Madara summoned a meteor with Tengai Shinsei, and Hashirama destroyed it with True Several Thousand Hands: Top Transformed Buddha.
• Madara summoned a second, larger meteor, which Kawafune smashed with the same technique.
• Madara had the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path absorb the Two-Tails, and Kawafune cursed as the statue grew stronger.

Madara transformed his Complete Body Susanoo and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path into the Armored Gedo Susanoo, but Kawafune and Hashirama forced it back in battle. As Tsunade and the others joined the fight against the remaining enemies, Tobirama sent Tsunade to find the missing Sarutobi Hiruzen.

• Madara fused his Complete Body Susanoo with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to create the Armored Gedo Susanoo.
• Kawafune and Hashirama attacked the Armored Gedo Susanoo with their Great Buddhas and steadily drove Madara back.
• Madara questioned Kawafune about his power and the familiar Senju and Uchiha Chakra he sensed in him.
• Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Fugaku arrived and were stunned by the battle between the colossal creatures.
• Tsunade led the others to help Mito and Tobirama, then went to search for Sarutobi Hiruzen at Tobirama's request.

Tsunade rescued the badly injured Sarutobi Hiruzen and joined the others after they sealed the four Impure World Reincarnation First Kage. As they rushed to help Hashirama against Madara, Madara unleashed Limbo: Border Jail and struck down most of their allies.

• Tsunade found Sarutobi Hiruzen buried beneath the dirt, treated his injuries, and sent him to Shikkotsu Forest with a Katsuyu clone.
• Tsunade saw Mito, Tobirama, Jiraiya, Fugaku, and Orochimaru defeat and seal the four Impure World Reincarnation First Kage.
• Tsunade and the others charged toward the battle between Hashirama and Madara, and Tsunade fired a Tailed Beast Bomb at Madara's Armored Gedo Susanoo.
• Madara used Limbo: Border Jail to deliver eight blows, sending Hashirama flying and knocking Tsunade and the others to the ground.
• Kawafune evaded the shadows after sensing the danger, but the others struggled to get back up.