Vol. 4War, Inheritance, and the Kage Candidate
Shimizu expanded his influence across several worlds while strengthening Sunagakure and leading its forces against Konoha. After becoming Sorcerer Supreme, he faced Dormammu and began learning the rules of space and time.
- Shimizu allied with Oyakuro En, secured safe passage for the Chinoike Clan, and helped establish IPEA and IPEAC while fighting Fault Insurance.
- Shimizu studied magic and technology, built specialized puppets, and persuaded the Third Kazekage to avoid provoking a war.
- Shimizu helped dismantle Hydra’s Helicarriers, led Sunagakure’s takeover of the Land of Wind’s capital, and became Kage Candidate and Head of the Jonin Corps.
- Shimizu cultivated qi and studied Mohist techniques in Hitori no Shita while Victor developed a superconducting device for space travel.
- Shimizu gained the Book of Altos, pursued scientific and supernatural projects, and returned to lead Sunagakure’s advance against Konoha.
- Shimizu’s forces routed Konoha at Baichuan City, and Jiraiya asked Orochimaru whether they should intervene.
- Shimizu helped Sunagakure defeat Konoha’s western forces, while Hiruzen died after using the Reaper Death Seal against Rasa.
- Shimizu inherited Ancient One’s mantle, faced Dormammu for ninety-three hours, and began understanding his control over space and other rules.