Chapter Summaries

Fugaku Uchiha pushed the clan toward a coup as Danzo and Itachi prepared to massacre the Uchiha that night. In another Konoha, Mingren devastated Fugaku’s forces, while Itachi joined forces with Obito to spare only Sasuke.

• Danzo remained confident that his infiltrators and surveillance would reveal the Uchiha Clan’s plans, while Fugaku resolved to pursue the Hokage’s seat.
• Mingren obliterated the puppet ninjas and surrounding buildings with a single taijutsu strike, leaving Ringo Ameyuri stunned.
• Fugaku told Itachi he had to proceed with the coup, and Itachi realized Mikoto would support his father.
• Itachi agreed to Danzo’s plan to massacre the Uchiha, and Danzo promised that Hiruzen, ANBU, and Root would help him confront Fugaku.
• Itachi met Obito and asked him to help massacre the Uchiha Clan; Obito agreed on the condition that Sasuke would be spared and Itachi would join his organization.

Itachi began the Uchiha Clan massacre with Obito, while Mingren continued testing his overwhelming strength in Ōkuninushi’s Mangekyo world and confronted Fugaku Uchiha. The chapter ended as Fugaku attacked Mingren with his Susanoo and Mingren dismissed the strike as too slow.

• Itachi left his girlfriend's home after killing Izumi Uchiha and Hazuki Uchiha, and Obito appeared as the clan massacre began.
• Mingren explained that he was staying to test his newly adapted power, then headed toward the Hokage Building.
• Mingren shouted away Fugaku Uchiha's puppet ninja with a roar and shattered the faces on Hokage Rock with his punches.
• Mingren struck Fugaku Uchiha's stone face, cracking it, and Fugaku emerged from the Hokage Building in his Hokage robes.
• Fugaku Uchiha summoned his fourth-stage Susanoo and thrust its blood-red kunai at Mingren, who called the attack too slow.

Mingren survived Fugaku Uchiha’s sure-hit Heavenly Cloud Kusanagi Sword and defeated him with overwhelming strength. Meanwhile, Itachi reached his family home after the massacre and prepared to confront his parents.

• Fugaku Uchiha pierced Mingren with Heavenly Cloud, believing he had won.
• Mingren regenerated, broke the sword, and explained that Dark Medical Ninjutsu let him overcome conventional weaknesses without bloodline powers.
• Mingren shattered Fugaku’s Susanoo and struck him so hard that his body was pulverized against a rock wall.
• Itachi arrived home after completing most of the clan extermination with Madara and sensed his parents inside.
• Itachi walked into the house without removing his shoes, preparing to face his father and mother.

Amakawa Mingren emerged from Fugaku Uchiha’s body, killed him, and abducted Itachi’s mother before disappearing with her. Itachi concealed what had happened, framed himself for the massacre, and left Konoha after warning its leaders to protect Sasuke.

• Fugaku Uchiha warned Itachi to flee with Sasuke before Amakawa Mingren emerged from his body, killed him, and escaped with Itachi’s mother and a red-haired woman.
• Itachi decided to use Tsukuyomi to make Fugaku’s death and his mother’s disappearance appear to be his own doing, so Sasuke would not pursue Amakawa Mingren.
• Itachi knocked Sasuke unconscious, told him to hate him and grow stronger, then departed into the night.
• Itachi told Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other Konoha leaders that he had slaughtered the Uchiha clan and spared only Sasuke, then threatened to watch them from the shadows.
• After Itachi vanished, Hiruzen ordered the ANBU and Root into the Uchiha compound, where Danzo began taking Sharingan from the corpses and Aburame Ryoma delivered a grim report.

After the Uchiha massacre, Itachi joined Obito’s organization while Mingren returned to Amegakure with Ringo Ameyuri and imprisoned Mikoto Uchiha. Mikoto awoke in the Black Prison, where Mingren confronted her over the destruction of her clan and her family.

• Obito confirmed that Itachi had become an internationally wanted S-rank criminal and took him toward the Akatsuki headquarters in the Land of Rivers.
• Mingren returned to Amegakure with Ringo Ameyuri, placing the unconscious Mikoto in the Black Prison first.
• Jūzō recognized Ringo as his long-lost former comrade, and Mingren welcomed her into Amegakure.
• Mingren reflected on Fugaku’s Mangekyo ability and resolved to make Mikoto pay for the massacre.
• Mikoto woke in the Black Prison and saw Mingren, who told her that her husband was dead and her sons would bear lasting psychological scars.

Mingren restrained Mikoto Uchiha and confronted her aboard the Aerial Fortress while Guren arrived with food and discovered them. The story then shifted to Itachi, who entered Akatsuki and met its members during a projected gathering.

• Mingren told Mikoto Uchiha that she had proved useless and reminded her that she had accepted the consequences of opposing him.
• Mingren bound Mikoto Uchiha, slapped her, and offered her dinner as Guren approached the bedroom with a food cart.
• Guren heard an argument, peeked through the door, and froze at what she saw before Mingren ordered someone to hold something in their mouth.
• Itachi and Obito reached a cave in the Land of Rivers, where Itachi saw a strange chakra emanating from a giant statue.
• Orochimaru greeted Itachi during a projected Akatsuki meeting, and Pain introduced himself as the organization's leader.

Itachi joined the Akatsuki Organization while revealing that Amakawa Mingren was still alive, alarming Kakuzu, Orochimaru, and Obito. In the Land of Rain, Nagato and Konan discussed whether Mingren could bring lasting peace, with Nagato left doubting that peace could endure after Mingren’s death.

• Itachi confirmed to the Akatsuki members that he had slaughtered the Uchiha Clan and revealed that Amakawa Mingren was still alive.
• Kakuzu reacted with shock, while Orochimaru suspected that Mingren had killed Fugaku Uchiha and resolved to learn the truth from Amegakure’s ninja.
• Obito confronted Itachi for withholding information about Mingren, and Itachi said he needed to return to Konoha to check on Sasuke Uchiha.
• Obito watched Itachi leave and considered using Sasuke if Itachi proved disobedient.
• Konan told Nagato that Itachi’s arrival strengthened Madara’s side of the divided Akatsuki Organization.
• Nagato asked whether Mingren could bring true peace, and Konan argued that peace would fail when Mingren eventually died.

Nagato accepted the Land of Water Daimyo’s commission to assassinate Karatachi Yagura and assigned Itachi and Orochimaru to the mission. Meanwhile, Mingren agreed to visit Kirigakure to sign an alliance, suspecting a trap but welcoming the chance to witness the village’s turmoil.

• Nagato accepted a contract to kill Karatachi Yagura and planned to send Itachi and Orochimaru to Kirigakure, despite Konan’s warning that Madara would interfere.
• Mingren put Mikoto Uchiha into the Life Support Pod after she struggled with Land of Rain cuisine.
• Suiren presented Kirigakure’s proposal for a truce and alliance, asking Mingren to travel to Kirigakure to sign the agreements.
• Mingren agreed to go, while Pakura recognized the invitation as an obvious trap and Asuka warned him that Yagura was a Perfect Jinchuriki.
• Orochimaru watched Mingren pass beneath an eave on the rainy streets outside the Tower.

Mingren traveled to Kirigakure with Orochimaru and Suiren to negotiate with the Mizukage, while Itachi joined Akatsuki and headed to the Land of Water on an assassination mission. The chapter left Mingren arriving at Kirigakure as Hiruzen learned that Mingren was still alive.

• Orochimaru accepted Mingren’s invitation to accompany him to Kirigakure, intending to observe Itachi and eventually take Mingren’s body.
• Itachi met Hiruzen, who promised to protect Sasuke and confirmed that Danzo had lost his position, then told him he would spy on Akatsuki from within.
• Hiruzen received Orochimaru’s letter revealing that Amakawa Mingren was not dead.
• Itachi reached the Land of Water and learned from White Zetsu that Orochimaru had infiltrated Mingren’s side.
• Mingren arrived at Kirigakure with Orochimaru and Suiren, and Suiren introduced him to the village.

Mingren met with Yagura and Kirigakure’s leaders to discuss an alliance, demanding one billion in compensation for Kirigakure’s earlier invasion of the Land of Rain. After Yagura accepted, Mingren considered using Kirigakure’s internal unrest to conquer the village, while its leaders grew more dissatisfied with Yagura.

• Mingren arrived at the Mizukage Building and met Yagura, Zabuza, Kisame, Ao, Elder Marshal, and Kirigakure’s other notable figures.
• When a Jonin objected to Mingren addressing Yagura without his Mizukage title, Yagura had the man escorted out.
• Mingren demanded one billion in compensation for Hozuki Mangetsu and Kirigakure’s invasion of the Land of Rain, and Yagura accepted immediately.
• Mingren suspected Obito Uchiha wanted an alliance to contain Kirigakure’s unrest and considered conquering the village himself.
• Yagura postponed the meeting until the next day, and Elder Marshal protested his acceptance of the payment after Mingren left.
• Ao complained to Elder Marshal that Yagura’s increasingly baffling policies and constant ANBU protection were fueling discontent.

Orochimaru plotted to seize Amakawa Mingren’s body and sent Kabuto to spy on him. That night, Orochimaru disguised herself as Orosuke Hime and approached Mingren while he bathed, and he let her enter.

• Mingren arrived at the guest residence, where Orochimaru arranged his bathing water and dinner before beginning a plan.
• Kabuto told Orochimaru that Mingren’s glance had terrified him, and Orochimaru praised his spying.
• Orochimaru revealed that she intended to take Mingren’s body and warned Kabuto to escape if Kirigakure’s civil war began.
• Orochimaru disguised herself as Orosuke Hime and tried to seduce Mingren while he bathed.
• Mingren recognized that Orosuke Hime was plotting an attack but casually invited her inside.

Amakawa Mingren rejected Obito Uchiha’s offer to help suppress Kirigakure’s turmoil and threatened to oppose him instead. After Obito left, Mingren asked Suiren to find him an advanced camera for his sightseeing trip around Kirigakure.

• Amakawa Mingren dismissed Orosuke Hime’s advances and met privately with Karatachi Yagura, whom Obito Uchiha controlled.
• Obito Uchiha asked Amakawa Mingren to join forces to gather the Tailed Beasts and suppress Kirigakure’s rebellion, but Mingren demanded a reward and refused.
• Amakawa Mingren warned Obito Uchiha that he could side with Ao and the other traitors, and Obito left after threatening him.
• Orosuke Hime resolved to use any means to obtain Amakawa Mingren’s body while she remained in Kirigakure.
• Amakawa Mingren asked Orosuke Hime to bring Suiren and requested the most advanced camera for his trip around Kirigakure.

Mingren spent a quiet day taking photos with Orosuke Hime while Itachi watched Kirigakure’s factions prepare to move against the Mizukage. When the Bloody Mist coup began, Mingren and his companions were being escorted to safety as the Fourth Generation began a Partial Tailed Beast Transformation.

• Mingren took photos around Kirigakure with Orosuke Hime while the Mist Anbu monitored him.
• Itachi learned Momochi Zabuza was leading a rebellion against the Mizukage, while Black Zetsu explained that Mei Terumi’s Indigenous Faction planned to exploit the coup.
• Mingren woke to fighting near the Mizukage Building, which Zabuza’s forces had set ablaze.
• Suiren arrived and began escorting Mingren and Orosuke Hime toward a safe location as Kirigakure ninjas rushed to the Mizukage Building.
• The Fourth Generation underwent a Partial Tailed Beast Transformation, sending a crimson pillar of light into the sky.

Mei Terumi’s coup against Yagura gained ground as the Mist ninja weakened his Tailed Beast Cloak, but Obito Uchiha intervened and pulled Yagura into his Kamui Dimension. Itachi realized the Akatsuki Organization was divided between Obito and Pain.

• Mei Terumi rallied the Mist ninja to attack Yagura, while Suiren left Mingren to join the conflict.
• Mei Terumi’s Lava Release corroded Yagura’s Tailed Beast Cloak, and the Mist ninja coordinated attacks to capture him.
• Itachi concluded the Mist ninja were close to defeating Yagura and considered whether to carry out his assassination mission.
• Obito Uchiha appeared behind Yagura, transported him into the Kamui Dimension, and vanished himself.
• Ao could not see through Obito’s mask, so Mei Terumi ordered the Mist ninja to search for Yagura.
• Itachi concluded that the Akatsuki Organization was divided into factions led by Obito and Pain.

Mingren saved Kirigakure from Yagura’s Tailed Beast Bomb and headed off to confront him. Mei Terumi followed with Ao and Chojuro, while Itachi stayed with Madara’s faction and Orosuke Hime raced through the forest.

• Itachi asked Black Zetsu and White Zetsu for orders and decided to wait until Yagura was defeated.
• Obito Uchiha released Yagura, who transformed into the Three-Tails and fired a Tailed Beast Bomb toward Kirigakure.
• Mei Terumi launched a Water Release attack, and Hozuki Suigetsu turned it into a water barrier to shield the group.
• Mingren struck the Tailed Beast Bomb with a Dark Void Palm and redirected it into the sky, where it exploded harmlessly.
• Mingren announced he was going to find Yagura and sped away; Mei Terumi followed with Ao and Chojuro.
• Orosuke Hime raced through the forest using her Soft Body Modification.

Orosuke Hime arrived as Amakawa Mingren confronted Obito Uchiha and the others over his plan to resolve Kirigakure’s conflict. She pretended to protect Mingren, then secretly bit his neck and injected him with toxins and other substances, leaving him motionless as she revealed her true nature.

• Amakawa Mingren challenged Obito Uchiha and declared he would resolve Kirigakure’s conflict, while Itachi Uchiha warned the others not to underestimate him.
• Itachi Uchiha argued that they needed to learn Amakawa Mingren’s weaknesses before fighting him, and Obito Uchiha considered using hostages but recalled that plan was no longer viable.
• Orosuke Hime hurried to Amakawa Mingren and acted frightened as Yagura’s Three-Tails roared and its gusts swept her away.
• Amakawa Mingren caught Orosuke Hime and held her close, reassuring her that he would protect her.
• Orosuke Hime stretched her neck unnaturally and bit through Amakawa Mingren’s skin, injecting toxins and other substances before laughing as he remained motionless.

Orosuke Hime poisoned Mingren and tried to seize his body, but Mingren revealed that his Dark Medical Ninjutsu let him resist the toxins and regenerate. He overwhelmed her with a powerful kick, and Orosuke Hime unleashed the Eight-Headed Serpent Technique as the battle continued.

• Orosuke Hime injected Mingren with toxins and a Chakra Cursed Seal, then tried to bind and take him away.
• Mingren revealed that he could still move, regenerated after slicing his own neck, and explained how his altered body contained the toxins.
• Orosuke Hime became obsessed with Mingren's supposed bloodline and vowed to take his body, while Mingren condemned her fixation and attacked.
• Mingren kicked Orosuke Hime hundreds of meters, badly injuring her as Mei Terumi, Ao, and Chojuro watched.
• Orosuke Hime used the S-rank forbidden Eight-Headed Serpent Technique, summoning a huge serpent that shocked Obito Uchiha and the others.

Obito withdrew Yagura from the battle and watched as Orosuke Hime unleashed the Eight Branches Technique against Amakawa Mingren. Mingren severed one of her snake heads with his Katana, while Obito and his allies wondered what power he possessed.

• Obito used Kamui to take Yagura out of Complete Tailed Beast Form and into the Kamui Dimension, then stayed to observe the battle with Kisame and the Zetsus.
• Itachi left after declaring his mission complete, while Obito decided to take Kisame with him later.
• Orosuke Hime transformed into the Eight Branches Technique and attacked Mingren with poison gas and her eight snake heads.
• Mingren dodged the attacks and cut off one of Orosuke Hime's heads with his Katana.
• White Zetsu, Black Zetsu, Kisame, and Obito discussed Mingren's strength and suspected he possessed a powerful Kekkei Tōta.

Amakawa Mingren defeated Orosuke Hime’s Eight-Headed Serpent with a single Drawing Slash, then captured her after she emerged from its ruined body. Obito Uchiha recognized that Orochimaru had lost and decided to shift his focus.

• Mingren severed seven of the Eight-Headed Serpent’s heads while Mei Terumi, Ao, and Chojuro watched in amazement.
• Orosuke Hime declared herself immortal as the serpent regenerated its severed heads and hid her inside its body.
• Mingren unleashed a Drawing Slash that cut through all eight serpent heads at once.
• Mingren cut apart the serpent’s body, found Orosuke Hime, and subdued her with a punch.
• Obito Uchiha concluded that Orochimaru had lost and decided to shift his focus after assessing Mingren’s strength.

Obito Uchiha left with Kisame after deciding to gather the Tailed Beasts, while Itachi considered allying with Pain. Mingren branded Orosuke Hime as his Dark Weapon and began extracting her Negative Emotions, increasing his strength.

• Obito Uchiha took Kisame into the Kamui Dimension and left, while Black Zetsu, White Zetsu, and Itachi departed from the shadows.
• Itachi watched Mingren's display of power and began considering an alliance with Pain.
• Mingren told Mei Terumi he would handle the traitor before discussing diplomacy, and Mei, Ao, and Chojuro left to restore order in Kirigakure.
• Mingren used the Dark Chakra Jutsu to permanently brand Orosuke Hime and make her his Dark Weapon.
• Mingren attacked Orosuke Hime, then extracted her Negative Emotions as his strength increased.