Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Uchiha and Uchiha’s Rondo”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Code activates his White Karma, greatly increasing his strength beyond the normal Kage level and launching a powerful assault on Edo Tensei Itachi and Shisui.
• Itachi and Shisui coordinate secretly through Genjutsu. Itachi gives Shisui the Yata Mirror, allowing Shisui’s Susanoo to withstand Code’s devastating attacks.
• Code repeatedly avoids Itachi’s Totsuka Blade, Susanoo arrows, and Yasaka Magatama by using his speed and teleportation through claw marks.
• The Uchihas deliberately expose a weakness in Shisui’s Susanoo. When Code teleports through a claw mark beneath Shisui, Shisui allows himself to be cut apart so Itachi can strike Code with the Totsuka Blade.
• The Totsuka Blade begins sealing Code, but Isshiki’s Karma resists the sealing effect. To escape, Code cuts off his own lower body and flees, later regenerating himself with Karma.
• Itachi and Shisui identify Karma as the source of Code’s resistance and decide that prolonging the battle may give Itachi an opportunity to use Izanami.
• Code abandons the prolonged fight and turns toward Boruto and Kawaki, but Orochimaru has already used the Third Kazekage’s Magnet Release to carry them into the sky, keeping them out of Code’s reach.
• Desperate, Code activates Black Karma, temporarily accessing more of Isshiki’s abilities, including flight. He catches up to Orochimaru’s group, but before he can attack, a massive Wood Release hand suddenly emerges and slams him into the ground.

Character Developments

• Itachi and Shisui: Their exceptional trust, tactical intelligence, and synchronized fighting are emphasized. They quickly adapt to Code’s abilities and use deception rather than brute force.
• Code/Isshiki: Code’s arrogance and frustration grow as he is repeatedly outmaneuvered. Although immensely powerful, his limited combat experience and predictable aggression leave him vulnerable to the Uchihas’ strategies.
• Orochimaru: He remains resourceful and composed, using the Third Kazekage to protect Boruto and Kawaki from the battlefield. His internal thoughts also highlight how unnatural Code’s survival and abilities appear.
• Shisui and Itachi’s Edo Tensei bodies: Their regenerative immortality allows them to withstand otherwise fatal damage and continue fighting without fear of attrition.

Significant Themes

• Strategy versus raw power: Code possesses overwhelming strength, speed, and space-time abilities, but the Uchihas compensate through planning and teamwork.
• Trust and cooperation: Itachi’s willingness to hand over the Yata Mirror and their private Genjutsu communication demonstrate complete mutual confidence.
• Adaptation in battle: Both sides gather information and adjust their tactics, particularly after discovering the functions of Code’s claw marks and Karma.
• Arrogance and humiliation: Code’s anger stems from being treated as inferior despite his power, causing him to make increasingly desperate decisions.
• Immortality and resistance: Edo Tensei regeneration and Karma-based healing create a battle in which ordinary attacks are insufficient; sealing techniques and special abilities become essential.

Character Interactions

• Itachi and Shisui communicate silently through Genjutsu, developing and executing a coordinated ambush.
• Code clashes directly with both Uchihas, repeatedly attempting to exploit their defenses but ultimately falling into their trap.
• Code’s Karma draws on Isshiki’s power, revealing the influence and connection between the two.
• Orochimaru protects Boruto and Kawaki while evading Code, only for a mysterious Wood Release user or ally to intervene and strike Code down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Code is attacked by Impure World Hashirama, believing him to be an enemy.
• Orochimaru's clone incites Hashirama, leading to a fierce battle.
• Code enters Karma State Two, revealing Isshiki's true form and power.
• Isshiki obliterates Hashirama's giant Senju Buddha and pursues him.
• Hashirama uses wood clones to stall Isshiki, while Itachi and Shisui merge their Susanoo.

Character Developments

• Code/Isshiki: Activates Karma State Two, revealing Isshiki's true form and immense power.
• Impure World Hashirama: Shows his strength and combat experience, stalling Isshiki with wood clones.
• Impure World Itachi and Shisui: Merge their Susanoo, demonstrating their power and teamwork.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: The battle showcases the immense power of Isshiki, Hashirama, and the merged Susanoo.
• Deception and true forms: Isshiki's true form is revealed, and Orochimaru's altered memories cause confusion.
• Teamwork and strategy: Hashirama uses wood clones to stall Isshiki, while Itachi and Shisui merge their Susanoo.

Character Interactions

• Orochimaru and Impure World Hashirama: Orochimaru's clone incites Hashirama, leading to his attack on Code.
• Isshiki and Code: Isshiki possesses and controls Code, revealing his true form when Code enters Karma State Two.
• Impure World Itachi and Shisui: The two Uchiha merge their Susanoo, demonstrating their teamwork and power.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isshiki overwhelms Itachi and Shisui’s combined Susanoo. He shatters the Yata Mirror with a single kick, destroys their layered Susanoo armor, and mocks their power.
• When Isshiki launches hundreds of enlarged Black Rods, Hashirama protects Itachi and Shisui with Wood Release. Hashirama’s apparent body is revealed to be a wood clone, while his real body has already moved underground.
• Itachi admits that defeating Isshiki is nearly impossible, even with Izanami. Their main objective becomes delaying Isshiki long enough for Boruto, Kawaki, and the others to escape.
• Isshiki abandons the pursuit of the difficult-to-kill Impure World fighters and attacks Orochimaru’s group instead, hoping to capture Kawaki.
• Orochimaru reveals that he has prepared several resurrected Hokage. Hiruzen is sacrificed to create an opening, while Tobirama and Minato use Flying Thunder God to teleport Orochimaru, Boruto, and Kawaki to safety.
• Isshiki destroys the Third Kazekage but cannot keep up with the group’s teleportation tactics. His Karma transformation is rapidly consuming his remaining lifespan, so he decides to retreat.
• Before leaving, Isshiki captures the unconscious Killer B, intending to exploit the Eight-Tails for his Ten-Tails-related plans or to interfere with Sasuke’s objective.
• Sasuke suddenly appears through a spatial portal. Isshiki realizes that his attack was deliberately anticipated and that Sasuke’s apparent plan to capture the Tailed Beasts was actually bait designed to lure him out of Konoha.
• Isshiki panics and tries to escape, but Sasuke interferes with the destination of Isshiki’s portal, causing the teleportation passage to collapse. Sasuke confronts him with the taunt, “Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, why are you running?”

Character Developments

• Isshiki: Begins the chapter arrogantly confident, effortlessly defeating powerful ninjas. His confidence collapses when Sasuke appears, revealing that he has been manipulated and exposed. His desperation highlights his dependence on Karma’s limited lifespan and his lack of a viable resurrection vessel.
• Hashirama: Demonstrates tactical intelligence rather than relying solely on overwhelming force. He uses clones, distance, Wood Release defenses, and underground movement to survive Isshiki’s superior taijutsu.
• Itachi and Shisui: Their cooperation allows them to combine their Susanoo, but the battle exposes the limits of their non-Eternal Mangekyō abilities. Itachi remains pragmatic, recognizing that survival and buying time matter more than a hopeless direct victory.
• Orochimaru: Reveals extensive preparation, summoning multiple former Hokage through Impure World Reincarnation. He is calm and calculating, even using Hiruzen as a disposable distraction.
• Boruto and Kawaki: Accept that they cannot defeat Isshiki directly and prioritize retreat instead of making a reckless stand.
• Sasuke: Emerges as the true strategist of the chapter. He has manipulated Isshiki’s assumptions, used intelligence gathered through Kashin Koji, and timed his arrival to trap Isshiki when he is weakened.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming strength versus strategy: Isshiki’s physical power defeats nearly every direct defense, but deception, teleportation, clones, and battlefield planning allow the protagonists to survive.
• Arrogance and reversal: Isshiki’s contempt for the “lesser” ninjas blinds him to their cooperation and planning. His dominant position reverses instantly once Sasuke arrives.
• Sacrifice and expendability: Reanimated bodies, Hiruzen’s deliberate sacrifice, and Killer B’s capture emphasize how combatants are treated as tools in a larger war.
• Time and mortality: Isshiki’s Karma transformation grants immense power but steadily consumes his life, forcing him to choose between pursuing enemies and retreating.
• Information as power: Isshiki’s advantage comes from Ada’s surveillance, while Sasuke counters it through hidden communication and misinformation. The battle is shaped as much by intelligence as by strength.

Character Interactions

• Hashirama praises the innovative combination of Itachi and Shisui’s Susanoo but then rescues them from Isshiki’s Black Rod attack.
• Itachi and Shisui express gratitude to Hashirama and discuss a possible final strategy against Isshiki.
• Orochimaru directs the resurrected Hokage, sacrificing Hiruzen to enable Tobirama and Minato’s escape maneuver.
• Tobirama and Minato cooperate through Flying Thunder God to evacuate Orochimaru, Boruto, and Kawaki.
• Itachi and Orochimaru jointly stop the others from attempting to rescue Killer B, recognizing that Isshiki is using him as a trap.
• Sasuke’s arrival psychologically crushes Isshiki. He recognizes that Kashin Koji likely transmitted information under Sasuke’s influence and realizes that the entire operation was designed to lure him out.
• The chapter ends with Sasuke preventing Isshiki’s escape and taunting him, marking a sharp reversal in their power dynamic.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Six Paths Sasuke arrives on the battlefield, reassuring Boruto, Kawaki, and the others that the situation is under control.
• Sasuke reveals internally that Boruto and the others had unknowingly served as bait in a risky plan to lure Isshiki away from Konohagakure.
• He is surprised to find Orochimaru alongside Impure World Reincarnations of Itachi, Shisui, and several former Hokage. Sasuke suspects Orochimaru has somehow overcome Omnipotence’s memory manipulation.
• Isshiki attempts to escape through space-time ninjutsu, but Sasuke counters him with Body Switch Technique and Super Chibaku Tensei, drastically reducing his speed.
• Sasuke activates the Six Crimson Sun Formation, trapping Isshiki. Orochimaru immediately understands the plan and orders reanimated Hashirama, Tobirama, Hiruzen, and Minato to create a second barrier, the Four Red Yang Formation.
• Isshiki realizes he has been placed in a nearly inescapable death trap. Sasuke then forms his enormous Six Paths Susanoo and prepares Indra’s Arrow.
• Sasuke explains that Isshiki’s fear and cowardice allowed him to complete the trap. Isshiki could have attacked Sasuke during the setup, but instead focused on fleeing.
• As Sasuke prepares the killing blow, Isshiki reveals a hidden hostage: Sakura, whom he had abducted and kept in his time-frozen subspace.
• Isshiki threatens to kill Sakura unless Sasuke stops attacking. Sasuke appears to comply, dismissing Indra’s Arrow and retracting his chakra.
• Isshiki becomes confident that Sakura is Sasuke’s weakness. However, Sasuke unexpectedly laughs and rejects the threat.
• Sasuke declares that Isshiki has made a fatal mistake by assuming he can be controlled through hostages. He then extends a massive Chidori blade from Susanoo’s sword, piercing both Sakura and Isshiki simultaneously.

Character Developments

• Sasuke demonstrates exceptional strategic growth. Rather than relying solely on raw power, he anticipates Isshiki’s abilities and personality, methodically constructing a trap that neutralizes his speed and escape options.
• Sasuke’s ruthless resolve is emphasized. He is willing to sacrifice Sakura to eliminate Isshiki, showing how far he has moved from conventional emotional attachments and moral hesitation.
• Isshiki suffers a major collapse in confidence. His initial arrogance gives way to panic, cowardice, bargaining, and finally hostage-taking. His use of Sakura shows the breakdown of his supposed superiority and dignity.
• Orochimaru is portrayed as an exceptionally capable survivor and strategist. His ability to coordinate the reanimated Hokage and possibly resist Omnipotence highlights his resourcefulness.
• Boruto and the others regain confidence when Sasuke arrives, but their shock at Sakura being used as a hostage exposes their emotional attachment to her and their vulnerability to Isshiki’s tactics.
• Sakura remains unconscious and largely inactive, but her importance as Sasuke’s wife makes her the central emotional weapon in Isshiki’s final gambit.

Significant Themes

• Strategy versus raw power: Sasuke defeats Isshiki through preparation, battlefield control, and knowledge of his opponent rather than strength alone.
• Cowardice and pride: Isshiki’s fear of death prevents him from taking the decisive offensive action that might have defeated Sasuke.
• Emotional weakness versus emotional detachment: Isshiki assumes love makes ninjas vulnerable, but Sasuke rejects the idea that Sakura can be used to control him.
• The collapse of divine superiority: Isshiki’s threats and hostage-taking reduce the supposedly godlike Otsutsuki to desperate manipulation.
• Sacrifice and atonement: Sasuke’s willingness to make terrible choices reflects his continuing commitment to defeating Isshiki and eventually correcting the damage caused by Omnipotence.

Character Interactions

• Sasuke reunites with Boruto and the others as their powerful master and protector.
• Sasuke mentally reacts to Orochimaru’s alliance with Boruto and the presence of reanimated Itachi, Shisui, and the former Hokage.
• Orochimaru’s forces cooperate with Sasuke by reinforcing his barrier trap.
• Isshiki attempts to intimidate Sasuke by invoking the Otsutsuki Clan and threatening to reclaim Konohagakure.
• When those threats fail, Isshiki uses Sakura as a hostage, believing Sasuke’s love for her will force him to surrender.
• Sasuke reverses the power dynamic by pretending to yield, then killing both Sakura and Isshiki with the same attack.

Summary: “Isshiki’s Dead End”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sasuke confronts Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, who is using Sakura as a hostage to control him.
• Rather than yield to Isshiki’s threats, Sasuke deliberately pierces both Sakura and Isshiki with a massive Chidori Sharp Spear. The attack nearly cuts them in half and kills Sakura instantly.
• Isshiki is horrified by Sasuke’s ruthlessness. He realizes that Sasuke cannot be manipulated through ordinary emotional attachments and that his hostage strategy has failed.
• Sasuke retrieves Sakura’s body with a Shadow Clone and Body Switch Technique, protecting it from further destruction so that she can potentially be resurrected.
• As Isshiki attempts to flee, he crashes into the Four Red Yang Formation surrounding the battlefield. The barrier withstands his escape attempt.
• Sasuke fires Indra’s Arrow. When Isshiki tries to defend himself with his Sealing Cauldron, a Sasuke clone swaps it away, leaving him exposed.
• The arrow detonates inside the barrier, devastating the battlefield. Sasuke’s Susanoo is heavily damaged but regenerates, while Isshiki is reduced to a barely living remnant of his body.
• Despite Isshiki’s mutilated condition, Sasuke prepares a second Indra’s Arrow to finish him. Realizing he cannot survive otherwise, Isshiki uses his last major tactic: pulling another person from his alternate dimension and throwing them into the attack.
• The person revealed to be Dimon, who has just regained consciousness and is angrily looking for Code, is immediately caught in the blinding explosion.

Character Developments

• Sasuke is shown as exceptionally ruthless, calculating, and psychologically perceptive. He is willing to sacrifice Sakura temporarily to prevent Isshiki from exploiting her repeatedly, but his subsequent effort to preserve her corpse reveals that his apparent emotional detachment is strategic rather than complete indifference.
• Isshiki suffers a major psychological collapse. His arrogance gives way to fear and desperation after he realizes that Sasuke’s mindset cannot be predicted by normal human values or hostage tactics. He abandons any hope of defeating Sasuke honorably and focuses entirely on survival.
• Boruto is deeply impressed by Sasuke’s resolve and recognizes how far he still has to go to match his master. He is more concerned about Sasuke’s safety than Isshiki’s defeat.
• Kawaki reacts with shock and excitement, hoping that Sasuke has won.
• Itachi feels pride in Sasuke’s growth and believes that entrusting the future to Sasuke and Naruto was justified.
• Orochimaru reacts opportunistically, regretting that the explosion may destroy Isshiki’s body and prevent him from obtaining useful tissue samples.
• The reanimated Hokage, whose memories have been altered, interpret Sasuke’s actions as the harsh but understandable sacrifice of a hostage for the greater good. Hashirama and Hiruzen are particularly astonished by Sasuke’s overwhelming power.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice versus personal attachment: Sasuke chooses the greater strategic objective over Sakura’s immediate survival, echoing the harsh decisions traditionally associated with leadership and protecting the many.
• Psychological warfare: The battle is won not only through strength but through Sasuke’s ability to destroy Isshiki’s confidence and convince him that further hostage-taking will be useless.
• The limits of manipulation: Isshiki’s assumptions about human emotions fail completely against Sasuke, whose trauma, Uchiha heritage, and determination make him resistant to conventional threats.
• Power beyond the traditional ninja world: Indra’s Arrow and the Six Paths Susanoo are portrayed as vastly beyond ordinary Kage-level abilities, astonishing even legendary Hokage.
• Survival and desperation: Isshiki’s pride collapses as he sacrifices others and reveals his final trump card simply to avoid death.

Character Interactions

• Sasuke and Isshiki: Their confrontation shifts from hostage negotiation to total psychological domination. Sasuke’s decisive attack leaves Isshiki terrified and convinced that Sasuke is an emotionless “lunatic.”
• Sasuke and Sakura: Sasuke kills Sakura to neutralize Isshiki’s leverage, then immediately protects her corpse, highlighting the conflict between his tactical cruelty and his underlying attachment to her.
• Boruto and Sasuke: Boruto views Sasuke as an almost unreachable standard of resolve and power while worrying about the danger Sasuke faces.
• The observers and Sasuke: Kawaki, Boruto, Itachi, Shisui, Orochimaru, and the reanimated Hokage all react differently—through shock, admiration, fear, or opportunism—to Sasuke’s godlike attack.
• Isshiki and Dimon: Isshiki uses Dimon as a disposable shield against Sasuke’s second Indra’s Arrow, reinforcing how desperate and ruthless he has become. Dimon is caught in the attack before he can act.

Chapter Summary: “The Best Way to Communicate With a Brat”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dimon is unexpectedly released from Code’s alternate dimension just as Sasuke fires another Indra’s Arrow at Isshiki.
• Isshiki throws Dimon into the attack as a living shield, allowing himself to escape through a spatial portal while Dimon absorbs the full force of the blast.
• Dimon survives, though he is horribly injured: his eyes are destroyed, his right arm is annihilated, and his chest is badly damaged.
• Sasuke recognizes Dimon as Ada’s younger brother and learns that Isshiki has abandoned him to escape.
• Dimon angrily vows to kill Code, whom he believes imprisoned him and threatened Ada. Sasuke tells him that Code is likely in Konohagakure.
• Dimon attempts to leave for the village but is stopped by Sasuke’s Six Crimson Sun Formation barrier.
• When Sasuke refuses to release him, Dimon threatens and attacks him.
• Sasuke responds by using Susanoo arrows, Amaterasu, and physical attacks to subdue Dimon.
• Because Dimon cannot touch another person inside the barrier, he cannot activate his normally overwhelming ability, Killing Intent Reflection.
• Sasuke exploits this weakness. His enhanced Amaterasu spreads across the entire barrier, leaving Dimon with no escape. When Dimon tries to jump away, Susanoo knocks him into the black flames.

Character Developments

• Dimon: Revealed to be extraordinarily durable and physically comparable to Isshiki, surviving Indra’s Arrow at point-blank range. However, he remains emotionally immature, impulsive, and single-mindedly devoted to Ada. His inability to use Reflection severely limits him, exposing his dependence on that ability.
• Sasuke: Displays strategic thinking and restraint. He accepts that Isshiki’s escape was possible but considers Dimon a dangerous liability. Rather than allowing Dimon to rush into Konohagakure, he decides to defeat and control him through force.
• Isshiki: Shows his willingness to sacrifice Dimon to save himself. Though severely weakened, he successfully escapes, preserving himself for a future confrontation.
• Ada and Dimon’s relationship: Dimon’s fierce determination to rescue Ada emphasizes that she is his only true emotional anchor. Her care helped him develop a comparatively stable personality despite being raised in a laboratory.
• Amado: His scientific information allows Sasuke to understand the abilities and limitations of the android siblings.

Significant Themes

• Power and vulnerability: Dimon possesses overwhelming physical power, but his inability to activate Reflection reveals a critical weakness. Even the strongest fighters can be defeated when their abilities are restricted.
• Sacrifice and betrayal: Isshiki’s escape depends on sacrificing Dimon, demonstrating his ruthlessness and disregard for others.
• Childlike emotion versus adult strategy: Dimon reacts through anger, loyalty, and impulse, while Sasuke approaches the situation tactically and recognizes the consequences of Dimon’s actions.
• The limits of communication: Sasuke concludes that reasoning with Dimon is ineffective; he believes the “best way” to teach the immature android is to defeat him directly.
• Family and loyalty: Dimon’s devotion to Ada motivates every decision he makes, even when he is severely injured and unable to assess the danger rationally.
• The importance of ability synergy: Dimon’s Reflection and Ada’s Omniscient Eye would make an almost unbeatable combination, but separated from Ada and unable to make physical contact, Dimon becomes far more manageable.

Character Interactions

• Isshiki and Dimon: Isshiki uses Dimon as a shield, reinforcing their adversarial and exploitative relationship.
• Sasuke and Dimon: Their interaction quickly becomes hostile. Sasuke tries to prevent Dimon from recklessly attacking Konohagakure, but Dimon interprets the restriction as another threat to Ada and attacks him.
• Dimon and Ada: Although Ada does not appear directly, Dimon’s concern for her dominates the chapter and reveals the depth of their bond.
• Sasuke and Isshiki: Sasuke’s ambush fails to kill Isshiki, but it seriously weakens him and forces him to sacrifice Dimon to escape.
• Sasuke and Dimon in combat: Sasuke deliberately exploits Dimon’s inability to use Reflection, overwhelming him with ranged attacks, Amaterasu, and Susanoo’s superior defenses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sasuke defeats Dimon using his Six Paths powers and Truth-Seeking Orbs.
• Isshiki escapes, vowing to return.
• Sasuke spares Dimon's life and forces him to cooperate.
• Orochimaru treats Dimon's injuries.
• Sasuke reunites with Impure World Itachi, who expresses pride in Sasuke's growth.
• Sasuke reveals his plan to revive Sakura after defeating Isshiki.

Character Developments

• Sasuke demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, but also shows care for his loved ones.
• Dimon experiences fear and submission, leading to his decision to cooperate with Sasuke.
• Itachi expresses pride in Sasuke's growth and empathy for his pain.
• Boruto and Kawaki gain a newfound respect for Orochimaru's cunning and skills.
• Boruto and Kawaki understand the challenges faced by the older generation ninjas.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the use of fear to control enemies.
• The consequences of one's actions and the burden of sin.
• The importance of family and loved ones.
• The growth and change of characters over time.

Character Interactions

• Sasuke and Dimon: Sasuke demonstrates his power and dominance, while Dimon experiences fear and submission.
• Sasuke and Itachi: The brothers reunite, with Itachi expressing pride in Sasuke's growth and understanding his pain.
• Boruto and Kawaki: They gain a newfound respect for Orochimaru and a better understanding of the challenges faced by the older generation ninjas.
• Sasuke and Sakura: Sasuke expresses his determination to revive Sakura after defeating Isshiki.

Chapter Summary: “Master, You’re So Bad!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sasuke asks Orochimaru and Itachi how they resisted Omnipotence’s continuous memory alteration. They explain that Itachi used Shisui’s Kotoamatsukami to temporarily counteract the technique’s influence, though it could not restore erased memories.
• Orochimaru reveals that he secretly recovered Shisui’s other Mangekyō Sharingan from Danzō’s corpse by breaking the Reverse Four Symbols Seal. This gives the group another opportunity to protect someone from Omnipotence’s effects.
• Sasuke gives the eye to Impure World Itachi, who places it on a summoned crow for future use. Sasuke refuses to immediately decide who should receive its protection, preserving the technique as a strategic resource.
• Boruto asks about Killer B. Sasuke confirms that Isshiki likely captured the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki, but explains that reviving the Ten-Tails was only bait intended to lure Isshiki out. The plan was never realistic because the necessary Tailed Beasts and the Demonic Statue remain unavailable.
• Sasuke reveals that he killed both the Fourth and Fifth Raikage and that Kumogakure is close to defeat. The remaining Cloud forces are being overwhelmed by Mei Terumi and her allies.
• The group prepares to travel to Kumogakure and then attack Iwagakure. Sasuke’s broader objectives are to unify or conquer the remaining villages, fulfill his agreement with the Sage, and rescue Naruto.
• Boruto questions whether openly discussing their plans is safe while Ada’s Omniscient Eye may be watching. Sasuke explains that Isshiki may no longer trust information he receives and reveals his larger strategy involving Dimon and Ada.
• Sasuke intends to use Dimon’s capture to weaken Ada’s loyalty to Isshiki. Since Isshiki endangered Dimon, Ada may eventually turn against him; overcoming Ada may also be necessary to undo Omnipotence.
• Meanwhile, the severely wounded Isshiki hides in a relocated pocket dimension rather than returning to Konohagakure. He drains the juvenile Ten-Tails of Chakra and life force to repair Code’s body.
• Isshiki restores his physical form but cannot recover all the life force he lost. Code’s shortened lifespan means Isshiki can only use Karma’s second form for a few minutes before dying.
• Ada confronts Isshiki after witnessing him use Dimon as a shield and nearly allow him to be killed. She angrily blames Isshiki for endangering her brother.

Character Developments

• Sasuke remains calculating and pragmatic. He values the recovered Kotoamatsukami as a rare strategic weapon and shows increasing confidence in manipulating both Isshiki and Ada.
• Orochimaru is shown to have continued conducting secret research after the war. His ability to recover and unseal Shisui’s eye demonstrates his resourcefulness and willingness to act independently.
• Itachi has developed complete trust in Sasuke and willingly follows his decisions, reflecting their changed relationship and Sasuke’s maturation.
• Boruto demonstrates greater emotional control and strategic awareness. Although saddened by the Raikages’ deaths, he accepts the necessity of sacrifice and begins thinking more independently.
• Isshiki suffers both physical and psychological damage. His near-death experience leaves him fearful of Sasuke, while his dependence on the Ten-Tails exposes his desperation and weakening condition.
• Ada becomes openly hostile toward Isshiki after seeing him sacrifice Dimon. Her loyalty is beginning to fracture, giving Sasuke an opportunity to exploit the siblings’ relationship.
• Dimon functions as an important political and strategic asset despite being physically absent from most of the discussion. His safety directly influences Ada’s allegiance.

Significant Themes

• Memory, identity, and freedom: Kotoamatsukami offers only temporary resistance to Omnipotence, emphasizing how difficult it is to reclaim one’s true identity from supernatural manipulation.
• Strategy over brute force: Sasuke’s victory depends not only on overwhelming power but also on deception, bait, psychological pressure, and exploiting relationships.
• Sacrifice and moral compromise: Sasuke’s forces destroy entire villages and kill major leaders, while Isshiki sacrifices the Ten-Tails’ wellbeing for survival. Both sides justify cruelty through larger objectives.
• Power and its costs: Sasuke’s Six Paths power is running low, while Isshiki’s healing severely shortens Code’s lifespan. Strength provides immediate advantages but creates lasting limitations.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Ada’s relationship with Dimon becomes a possible weakness in Isshiki’s control. The chapter suggests that personal bonds may undermine even the most powerful forms of domination.
• The consequences of history: Sasuke reflects that if the Uchiha had survived and Konoha had possessed Kumogakure’s unity, the ninja world—and the Otsutsuki threat—might have developed very differently.

Important Character Interactions

• Sasuke and Orochimaru discuss the limits and possibilities of countering Omnipotence.
• Sasuke entrusts Itachi with Shisui’s recovered eye, reinforcing their mutual trust.
• Sasuke mentors Boruto, praising his independent thinking while explaining the strategic value of Dimon.
• Sasuke reveals his conquest plan to the group and directs them toward Kumogakure and then Iwagakure.
• Isshiki cruelly drains the Ten-Tails while pretending to comfort it, highlighting his exploitative nature.
• Ada confronts Isshiki in anger, accusing him of using Dimon as a shield and nearly killing him. This confrontation marks a major deterioration in their alliance.

Summary: “Isshiki’s Madness”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Isshiki returns after being defeated by Six Paths Sasuke and takes out his frustration on Ada, choking her when she insults him.
• Ada defies him, recognizing that his confidence largely depends on his Ōtsutsuki power and that he is unwilling to kill her because he needs her abilities.
• Isshiki releases Ada and questions her about Dimon’s condition. She reveals that Dimon survived and is being treated by Orochimaru.
• Isshiki blames Orochimaru, Amado, Ada, and Sasuke for his current predicament, particularly Sasuke’s deception involving the Ten-Tails.
• Ada challenges Isshiki’s accusations, insisting that she only reports what her Omniscient Eye observes and cannot determine whether Sasuke’s actions are traps.
• Isshiki promises to rescue Dimon and grant Ada and Dimon power and rulership once he defeats Sasuke, though Ada privately doubts him.
• When Isshiki asks what Sasuke’s faction is planning, Ada deliberately withholds information about their destination and intentions, signaling that she no longer fully supports Isshiki.
• Increasingly desperate, Isshiki searches for a way to counter Sasuke’s overwhelming Six Paths-level power.
• He ultimately decides to release Ōtsutsuki Kaguya from her seal and use her as an additional weapon against Sasuke.

Character Developments

• Isshiki: His rage, fear, and desperation become increasingly apparent. Though he presents himself as dominant, he repeatedly restrains himself because Ada and Dimon remain valuable assets. His fear of Sasuke’s power drives him toward the reckless plan of freeing Kaguya, despite their history of betrayal and hatred.
• Ada: Ada’s fear of Isshiki weakens after witnessing his defeats. She begins openly resisting him and realizes that his threats are mostly bluster. Her loyalty shifts further after Isshiki sacrifices Dimon as a shield, leading her to conceal crucial information from him.
• Dimon: Though absent from the main confrontation, Dimon’s survival remains strategically important. His power makes Isshiki fear retaliation, while Ada’s concern for him becomes a major reason for her growing opposition to Isshiki.
• Sasuke: Sasuke is established as Isshiki’s overwhelming enemy. His deception regarding the Ten-Tails and his ability to defeat Isshiki twice leave Isshiki unable to find a conventional countermeasure.
• Kaguya: Kaguya is reintroduced as both Isshiki’s former betrayer and the only remaining combatant he believes might match Sasuke. Isshiki intends to manipulate her temporarily, despite secretly planning to betray or eliminate her later.

Significant Themes

• Power versus genuine strength: Isshiki’s authority depends more on inherited Ōtsutsuki status and superior abilities than on courage or conviction.
• Fear and desperation: Repeated defeats strip away Isshiki’s confidence and force him into increasingly dangerous schemes.
• Manipulation and mistrust: Isshiki treats Ada and Dimon as tools, while Ada pretends to cooperate and withholds information. Neither side truly trusts the other.
• Betrayal and revenge: Isshiki’s hatred of Kaguya stems from her earlier betrayal, yet he is willing to use her when survival is at stake.
• Shifting loyalties: Ada’s priorities move from obeying Isshiki to protecting Dimon and undermining Isshiki’s chances of victory.

Character Interactions

• Isshiki and Ada: Their confrontation exposes Isshiki’s hypocrisy and Ada’s growing independence. He threatens and intimidates her but cannot kill her because he depends on her abilities.
• Ada and Dimon: Ada’s concern for Dimon influences her decision to resist Isshiki and conceal information about Sasuke’s plans.
• Isshiki and Sasuke: Their conflict drives the chapter. Sasuke’s repeated victories have pushed Isshiki into panic and made him consider releasing his most dangerous former enemy.
• Isshiki and Kaguya: Although they do not interact directly in the chapter, Isshiki’s internal debate centers on whether to reconcile with, manipulate, or eventually betray Kaguya.
• Isshiki and Orochimaru/Amado: Isshiki blames both for past failures that led to his current weakness, especially the loss of Kawaki and the collapse of his plans.

Chapter Summary: Black Zetsu: I Feel Like I Can Do It Again!

Key Plot Points and Events

• Years after Kaguya’s sealing, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki enters Kaguya’s Planetary Sphere Space with Ada’s help. Ada’s Omniscient Eye allows him to locate the hidden dimension, though she secretly hopes Kaguya will kill him.
• Isshiki sends Ada away and observes the enormous moon-sized Chibaku Tensei sealing Kaguya. He becomes jealous of the vast dimension and the power Kaguya gained from consuming an entire Divine Tree Fruit.
• Rather than destroy the seal directly, Isshiki uses his space-time abilities to open a portal into its core and releases Kaguya.
• Kaguya emerges weakened after years of sealing and the loss of the Nine-Tailed Beasts’ chakra. Black Zetsu also escapes with her and celebrates their freedom.
• Kaguya and Black Zetsu recognize Isshiki. Kaguya realizes that the man who released her is the same superior she betrayed and believed dead.
• Isshiki activates Karma’s second form to intimidate Kaguya, successfully suppressing her immediate urge to attack.
• He lies that Momoshiki and other Ōtsutsuki have already pursued Kaguya to Earth but were killed by Naruto and Sasuke, whom he calls “Second Pillar” and Naruto Uzumaki.
• Isshiki proposes that he and Kaguya cooperate, defeat the native ninjas, cultivate another Divine Tree, and bring its fruit back to the Ōtsutsuki Main Family. He promises to conceal Kaguya’s crimes and blame the planet’s inhabitants.
• Kaguya is initially tempted and confused, but Black Zetsu immediately detects that Isshiki is hiding something.
• Black Zetsu advises Kaguya to pretend to cooperate until she regains enough chakra, then use Isshiki and eliminate him later.

Character Developments

• Isshiki: Reveals intense jealousy toward Kaguya and her stolen Divine Tree Fruit power. Although internally wary and weakened, he presents himself as dominant and manipulates Kaguya through intimidation and fear of the Ōtsutsuki Main Family.
• Kaguya: Is shown to be physically weakened, emotionally unstable, and still psychologically intimidated by Isshiki despite her godlike power. Her fear of the Ōtsutsuki hierarchy makes her vulnerable to his deception.
• Black Zetsu: Returns to his role as Kaguya’s strategist and manipulator. He quickly identifies Isshiki’s scheme and proposes a counterstrategy, restoring his confidence after being trapped for years.
• Ada: Is coerced into helping Isshiki locate Kaguya. Though outwardly obedient, she remains secretly hostile and hopes Kaguya will defeat him.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Isshiki exploits Kaguya’s fear of the Main Family, while Black Zetsu counters him with his own calculated deception.
• Power and hierarchy: Kaguya’s former status as Isshiki’s subordinate continues to shape her behavior, showing how deeply Ōtsutsuki authority controls its members.
• Betrayal and revenge: Isshiki still resents Kaguya’s ambush and theft of the Divine Tree Fruit, while Kaguya fears punishment for betraying him.
• Temporary alliances: Both sides consider cooperation only as a means to regain power and eventually eliminate the other.
• Dependence and control: Kaguya relies heavily on Black Zetsu for judgment, while Isshiki attempts to control her by presenting himself as her only protection from the Main Family.

Important Character Interactions

• Isshiki and Ada: Isshiki praises Ada’s ability before dismissing her, while Ada secretly resents him and hopes his plan fails.
• Isshiki and Kaguya: Their reunion is defined by fear, hostility, and manipulation. Isshiki uses threats and false information to make Kaguya consider cooperation.
• Kaguya and Black Zetsu: Black Zetsu immediately resumes his role as Kaguya’s trusted adviser. Kaguya accepts his guidance without question, asking whether she should attack Isshiki and ultimately agreeing to his temporary-cooperation strategy.
• Isshiki and Black Zetsu: Black Zetsu recognizes Isshiki as a dangerous manipulator and begins covertly planning against him, setting up a battle of strategy between the two.

Chapter Summary: Undercover Female Ninja

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaguya reluctantly agrees to cooperate temporarily with Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, largely because Black Zetsu convinces her that cooperation is safer than confronting him.
• Isshiki demands the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path so his Ten-Tails larva can consume it and begin developing into a Divine Tree.
• Black Zetsu prevents Kaguya from giving the statue away for free and advises her to demand chakra in return.
• Isshiki trades the Eight-Tails’ chakra—still contained within Killer B—for the empty Demonic Statue. Kaguya tears Gyūki from Killer B and absorbs it, restoring much of her strength.
• Isshiki becomes wary of Kaguya’s renewed power, but decides to tolerate the danger because he still needs her help against Sasuke and the other enemies.
• Kaguya asks Isshiki about events since her sealing. His account reveals that Kumogakure and Kirigakure have fallen, Sasuke’s forces are winning, and Isshiki has suffered major defeats.
• Black Zetsu mocks Isshiki for his failures, provoking him into attacking. Kaguya protects Black Zetsu with an Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack, overpowering Isshiki and forcing him to retreat from the confrontation.
• Black Zetsu then pretends to apologize while secretly manipulating Isshiki, claiming to possess a plan capable of defeating all their enemies.
• Meanwhile, Konoha is overwhelmed by fear after the fall of the Seventh Hokage, the disappearance of acting Hokage Code, and the outbreak of the Fifth Great Ninja War.
• News arrives that Kumogakure has been conquered and both Raikage have been killed by Sasuke’s forces, intensifying the village’s panic.
• Sarada and Sumire, operating undercover inside Konoha, secretly monitor the Hokage’s Office and other important rooms using hidden cameras.
• The chapter ends when an unexpected knock sounds at their door, threatening to expose their covert activities.

Character Developments

• Kaguya: Though still naïve and emotionally blunt, Kaguya shows greater firmness by refusing to surrender the statue without compensation. After absorbing the Eight-Tails’ chakra, she regains significant strength and becomes a serious threat to Isshiki.
• Black Zetsu: Acts as Kaguya’s strategist and protector. He demonstrates his usual manipulation and long-term planning, deliberately provoking Isshiki to assess his strength and improve Kaguya’s bargaining position.
• Isshiki: Reveals his desperation and vulnerability. He attempts to dominate Kaguya through intimidation but is forced to negotiate when she refuses to yield. His humiliation and anger expose his insecurity about his recent defeats.
• Sarada: Struggles emotionally with Sasuke’s reputation as a mass murderer while continuing to believe he must have a justification. She also proves resourceful and courageous by infiltrating the Hokage Building and installing surveillance equipment.
• Sumire: Serves as Sarada’s emotional support and partner in espionage. She remains worried about Boruto and encourages Sarada when her confidence falters.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power struggles: Nearly every alliance is temporary and self-serving. Black Zetsu manipulates both Kaguya and Isshiki, while Isshiki attempts to control Kaguya through threats and bargaining.
• Family loyalty: Black Zetsu’s ruthless actions are driven by his devotion to Kaguya, whom he prioritizes above all other concerns.
• Power and vulnerability: Kaguya’s weakened state makes her dependent on negotiation, but the Eight-Tails’ chakra rapidly restores her dominance and shifts the balance of power.
• The morality of war: Sasuke’s victories are presented as military triumphs but also as horrific atrocities, forcing Sarada to question whether the father she admires has truly become evil.
• Resistance through intelligence: Unable to fight openly, Sarada and Sumire rely on surveillance, secrecy, and cooperation to survive and search for a way to help their allies.
• Trust amid uncertainty: Characters must decide whom to believe despite incomplete information—Kaguya trusts Black Zetsu, Sarada trusts Sasuke’s motives, and Sumire and Sarada depend on one another.

Character Interactions

• Kaguya and Black Zetsu: Their relationship resembles that of a protected mother and an overprotective strategist. Kaguya follows Black Zetsu’s advice, while he aggressively defends her interests.
• Kaguya and Isshiki: Their temporary alliance is tense and transactional. Isshiki tries to command her, but Kaguya’s restored power forces him to treat her as an equal—or even a potential threat.
• Black Zetsu and Isshiki: Their exchange escalates from negotiation to direct conflict when Black Zetsu insults Isshiki’s failures. Black Zetsu ultimately regains control through deception.
• Sarada and Sumire: They function as mutually supportive undercover partners, sharing intelligence, emotional reassurance, and responsibility for their dangerous mission.
• Sarada and Sasuke: Though separated, their relationship is central to Sarada’s emotional conflict. She cannot reconcile his alleged crimes with her belief that he must have a valid reason for his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sarada and Sumire are discovered by Mitsuki while undercover.
• They receive a scroll from Orochimaru containing a message from Sasuke, Boruto, and the others.
• Code, Ada, and Kaguya return to the Hokage's Office, and Ada discovers the surveillance cameras.
• Sasuke writes a letter to Sarada and the others, planning to send it via Orochimaru and Mitsuki.
• Sasuke plans to attack the Land of Lightning's Daimyo's Mansion next.

Character Developments

• Sarada and Sumire's determination to complete their mission increases after learning about Sasuke's plan.
• Boruto struggles with his inability to save his mother and aunt, leading to self-doubt.
• Sasuke remains focused on his mission, prioritizing the safety of his team and the overall plan.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Isshiki's memory alteration and the struggle to reverse it.
• The determination and resilience of the protagonists in the face of adversity.
• The importance of communication and coordination among the team members.

Character Interactions

• Sarada and Sumire's camaraderie strengthens as they face the challenges together.
• Boruto and Sasuke's master-student relationship deepens, with Sasuke offering encouragement to Boruto.
• Ada's invitation to meet with Sarada and Sumire hints at potential future alliances or conflicts.

Chapter Summary: The Night Before Dawn

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sasuke reveals that Boruto has recovered memories of Uchiha Hikari, whose existence had been erased from his mind after Boruto altered the past to save her.
• Hikari was a powerful humanoid weapon from the Warring States Period. Her Mangekyō ability, Yachihoko, allows her to control anyone marked by it, regardless of distance or number.
• Sasuke theorizes that Yachihoko, combined with Kokuangetsu Tsukuyomi, might counter or restrict Omnipotence, the world-altering power that has rewritten everyone’s memories. To use it, they may need Toneri and the Dragon Veins to travel through time again.
• Despite this possible backup plan, Sasuke insists that their immediate priority is attacking Iwagakure and rescuing Naruto. The group plans to depart the next morning after resting.
• Kawaki insists on staying with Boruto overnight to protect him in case Momoshiki takes control. Their conversation reveals Kawaki’s conflicted feelings: he deeply trusts Boruto but remains wary of the Ōtsutsuki within him.
• Itachi, revived as an Impure World Body, intercepts Boruto and drags him away to ask about his niece, Sarada. When Kawaki tries to follow, Itachi traps him in a Genjutsu, causing him to believe he is still happily embracing Boruto.
• In a laboratory, Amado and Orochimaru treat the severely injured android Dimon. They discuss Dimon’s ability, Killing Intent Reflection, which prevents harmful restrictions from being imposed on him.
• Orochimaru proposes using a supposedly beneficial stimulant and aphrodisiac as an indirect weakness, since Dimon’s ability may not reject enhancements that are not directly harmful.
• Orochimaru then attempts to bargain with Amado for samples of the Ōtsutsuki “god’s” cells and genes. In exchange, he offers to resurrect Amado’s deceased daughter using Edo Tensei, leaving Amado to consider the morally troubling proposal.

Character Developments

• Boruto regains an important emotional connection to Hikari, though he remains too focused on the coming battle and Naruto’s rescue to dwell on it.
• Sasuke demonstrates strategic foresight, preparing contingencies for his possible death and considering Boruto and the others as his successors. His determination remains centered on saving Naruto.
• Kawaki shows intense protectiveness toward Boruto, but his behavior is driven by both affection and fear that Momoshiki may seize control of Boruto.
• Itachi is portrayed as affectionate but comically intrusive, eager to learn about Sarada after being deprived of knowing her.
• Amado remains cautious and secretive regarding Isshiki’s genetic material, while his desire to resurrect his daughter makes him vulnerable to Orochimaru’s proposal.
• Orochimaru displays his usual scientific curiosity and ruthlessness, treating Dimon and the possibility of Ōtsutsuki genetics as experimental opportunities.

Significant Themes

• Memory, identity, and altered reality: Boruto’s restored memories and Omnipotence raise questions about whether personal bonds can survive the manipulation of time and collective perception.
• The past as a possible weapon against the present: Hikari’s ancient power and time travel may provide the only means of opposing Omnipotence.
• Sacrifice and succession: Sasuke’s “last testament” reflects the possibility of his death and the need for the younger generation to continue his mission.
• Trust versus control: Kawaki’s devotion to Boruto is inseparable from his fear of Momoshiki, illustrating how love and suspicion can coexist.
• Scientific ambition and moral compromise: Orochimaru and Amado pursue biological power and resurrection while treating bodies, genes, and life itself as tools for experimentation.
• Comic relief amid impending war: The chapter balances the seriousness of the coming assault with Itachi’s absurd Genjutsu prank and the awkwardness of Kawaki’s possessiveness.

Character Interactions

• Sasuke and Boruto: Mentor and student discuss Hikari, time travel, Omnipotence, and the coming attack, with Sasuke subtly preparing Boruto for the possibility of inheriting his responsibilities.
• Boruto and Kawaki: Their friendship is affectionate but strained by Kawaki’s suspicion of Momoshiki. Kawaki’s insistence on guarding Boruto becomes both protective and humorous.
• Boruto and Itachi: Itachi forcibly questions Boruto about Sarada, revealing his deep interest in his niece and producing a comedic interruption before the battle.
• Itachi and Kawaki: Itachi uses Genjutsu to separate Kawaki from Boruto, leaving him trapped in an illusion.
• Amado and Orochimaru: Their scientific rivalry develops into a potential transaction involving Ōtsutsuki genetics and the resurrection of Amado’s daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sasuke's army departs from Kumogakure to confront the main forces of Iwagakure and Sunagakure.
• Orochimaru receives intelligence from Mitsuki that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki has unsealed Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, and they are working together.
• Sasuke learns from Sarada's message that Ada is being coerced by Isshiki to monitor and transmit information, and she pleads for Sasuke's help.

Character Developments

• Sasuke is concerned about the unsealing of Kaguya and Isshiki's alliance, showing that he still cares about the safety of the world despite his ruthless actions.
• Orochimaru and Amado are shocked by the news of Kaguya's unsealing, indicating their awareness of her power and the threat she poses.
• Dimon is eager to rescue his sister Ada, showing his loyalty and love for his family.
• Sarada and Sumire are actively gathering intelligence and trying to help Ada, demonstrating their courage and determination.

Significant Themes

• The threat of powerful enemies (Kaguya and Isshiki) and the need for unity and cooperation to defeat them.
• The consequences of past actions (Sasuke's destruction of Kumogakure) and the potential for redemption (Sasuke's willingness to help Ada).
• The importance of intelligence gathering and communication in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Sasuke and Orochimaru discuss the situation and make plans, showing their trust and cooperation.
• Dimon interacts with Sasuke, showing his eagerness to rescue his sister and his willingness to join Sasuke's team temporarily.
• Sarada and Sumire communicate with Sasuke through a secret letter, demonstrating their trust in him and their desire to help Ada.
• Orochimaru and Amado interact, showing their shared concern about the situation and their willingness to work together.

Chapter Summary: “Dividing the Troops and Infiltrating”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ada definitively decides to betray Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and side with Sasuke’s faction. She believes Isshiki’s defeat is the only way to protect herself and her brother, Dimon.
• Ada reveals that Isshiki and Kaguya are pursuing the remaining Tailed Beasts. If they capture all nine, they can revive the Ten-Tails and gain an overwhelming advantage.
• Dimon impulsively attempts to rush to Konohagakure to rescue Ada, but Orochimaru restrains him after an excessive dose of medicine causes an embarrassing physical reaction. Amado and Orochimaru manipulate the situation to make Dimon cooperate.
• Sasuke decides not to directly pursue Isshiki and Kaguya, recognizing that their space-time abilities make intercepting them nearly impossible. Instead, he chooses to divide his forces:
  • Orochimaru, Kawaki, Dimon, Itachi, and Shisui will infiltrate Konohagakure, rescue Ada, gather intelligence, and possibly extract Sarada, Sumire, and Himawari.
  • Sasuke, Boruto, Amado, Kashin Koji, and the remaining forces will attack Iwagakure and destroy its main military force.
• Sasuke believes destroying Iwagakure will interfere with Isshiki and Kaguya’s plans to gather the Tailed Beasts.
• Sasuke opens a portal, sending Orochimaru’s team to the outskirts of Konohagakure. He then transports himself and Boruto to the Land of Lightning border, where Iwagakure’s main forces are stationed.

Character Developments

• Ada: Makes a decisive strategic shift from Isshiki to Sasuke’s side. Rather than waiting for the conflict’s outcome, she defects while her information remains valuable, hoping to secure protection and influence.
• Dimon: His fierce loyalty to Ada is emphasized. He temporarily overcomes his fear of Sasuke and Orochimaru, though his impulsiveness and immaturity leave him vulnerable to manipulation. Despite disliking Kawaki, he agrees to work with him to rescue Ada.
• Sasuke: Demonstrates pragmatic leadership and strategic judgment. He accepts that direct intervention against Isshiki and Kaguya is unrealistic, so he chooses indirect methods to disrupt their plans. He also reveals a ruthless willingness to punish Ada and Dimon’s entire side if Ada’s information proves false.
• Orochimaru: Acts as both a scientist and strategist. He restrains Dimon through experimentation and intimidation, then accepts Sasuke’s plan without argument, trusting Sasuke’s judgment.
• Kawaki: Is assigned a central role in the infiltration despite underestimating his own usefulness. His status as Naruto’s adopted son and his lack of Karma make him less likely to be attacked or detected.
• Boruto: Shows increased maturity by accepting that he cannot join the infiltration team. Although worried about Kawaki, he recognizes that his identity as “Boruto Ōtsutsuki” would make him too conspicuous in Konoha.
• Itachi and Shisui: Their Impure World bodies and Uchiha abilities make them valuable, durable members of the infiltration team.

Significant Themes

• Pragmatism and survival: Ada defects not out of idealism but because survival requires choosing the side with the best chance against Isshiki.
• Strategic sacrifice and divided objectives: The heroes cannot confront every threat directly, so they split their forces and pursue multiple objectives at once.
• Trust and betrayal: Sasuke’s plan depends on Ada’s information being genuine, but he remains suspicious and prepares to retaliate if she has deceived them.
• Loyalty and family: Dimon’s reckless actions demonstrate his devotion to Ada, while Boruto and Kawaki reaffirm their friendship and commitment to rescuing Naruto.
• Identity and belonging: Boruto’s exclusion from the Konoha infiltration highlights his alienation from his former home and the consequences of his Ōtsutsuki identity.
• Ruthlessness in wartime: Sasuke is prepared to sacrifice or destroy entire groups if necessary, showing how far he has moved toward a colder, more desperate form of leadership.

Important Character Interactions

• Ada’s betrayal creates the strategic basis for Sasuke’s new plan.
• Dimon clashes with Orochimaru’s authority but is eventually controlled through intimidation and Amado’s intervention.
• Sasuke and Orochimaru debate whether to prioritize rescuing Ada or attacking Iwagakure; Sasuke insists that destroying Iwagakure is the more effective way to disrupt the enemy.
• Sasuke assigns Kawaki, Dimon, Orochimaru, Itachi, and Shisui to the infiltration mission while explaining why Boruto cannot participate.
• Boruto and Kawaki exchange a determined farewell, promising to rescue Naruto and complete their respective missions.
• Sasuke warns the infiltration team to prioritize rescuing Ada, then obtaining Isshiki’s dimensional coordinates, and finally extracting Sarada, Sumire, and Himawari.
• Before departing, Orochimaru and the reanimated Uchiha reassure Sasuke and Boruto, while Sasuke prepares to lead the assault on Iwagakure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Iwagakure's forces, led by Kurotsuchi, are stationed on the border, awaiting the Fifth Great Ninja War.
• Sasuke and his forces, including reanimated ninja and Orochimaru, launch a surprise attack on Iwagakure.
• Orochimaru and his group infiltrate Konohagakure, aiming to rescue Kawaki and find Ada.
• Sarada and Sumire receive intel from Ada and await further instructions from Orochimaru.

Character Developments

• Kurotsuchi is burdened by the responsibility of being Tsuchikage and worries about Iwagakure's generational gap and decline.
• Sasuke is consumed by urgency and launches a surprise attack on Iwagakure without considering negotiation.
• Orochimaru leads the infiltration of Konohagakure, aiming to rescue Kawaki and find Ada.
• Sarada and Sumire receive intel from Ada and wait for further instructions from Orochimaru.

Significant Themes

• The burden of leadership and responsibility (Kurotsuchi).
• The consequences of underestimating opponents (Iwagakure's surprise attack).
• The importance of intelligence and information (Ada's intel, Orochimaru's infiltration).
• The struggle between loyalty and self-preservation (Ada's defection).

Character Interactions

• Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi discuss the war and their concerns.
• Sasuke launches a surprise attack on Iwagakure, catching them off guard.
• Orochimaru and his group infiltrate Konohagakure, with Orochimaru leading the way.
• Sarada and Sumire receive intel from Ada and await further instructions from Orochimaru.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Orochimaru, Itachi, Shisui, and Kawaki infiltrate Konoha to rescue Ada and gather intel.
• They meet Sarada and Sumire, who reveal that Ada has been taken by Isshiki again but left coordinates to Isshiki's alternate dimension.
• Kakashi arrives, and Itachi uses a genjutsu to update his memories. Itachi plans to use Kakashi's help for their mission.

Character Developments

• Sarada awakens her Mangekyo Sharingan due to her love for Boruto but is concerned about its side effects.
• Orochimaru shows interest in Ada's abilities and her willingness to help Sasuke's group.
• Kakashi learns the truth about Naruto, Boruto, and Sasuke, and decides to help Itachi's group despite knowing his memories might be altered again.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty: Ada's actions show her trust in Sasuke's group, while Kakashi's decision to help Itachi despite the risk of memory alteration demonstrates his loyalty to Naruto.
• The consequences of power: Sarada's awakened Mangekyo Sharingan highlights the potential dangers of using powerful abilities.

Character Interactions

• Sarada and Sumire are surprised but welcoming to Orochimaru's arrival.
• Itachi and Orochimaru have a brief exchange about Sarada's Mangekyo Sharingan and its side effects.
• Kakashi's arrival causes tension, but Itachi uses a genjutsu to update his memories, leading to a plan involving Kakashi's help.
• Sarada's cry alerts the group to Isshiki's return, changing their immediate plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nine Chibaku Tensei meteorites destroy the Stone Ninja unit, with only a few survivors.
• Sasuke and Boruto sense Kaguya's chakra signature near the Sand Ninja unit.
• They find the Sand Ninja unit captured by Kaguya's Wood Release, with Gaara as the sole survivor.
• Gaara reveals that Kaguya and Isshiki took the One-Tail, Shukaku, and that they might have gathered all the Tailed Beasts.
• Boruto worries about Naruto, Kawaki, and Sarada in Konohagakure.

Character Developments

• Sasuke remains cold and decisive, prioritizing efficiency over casualties.
• Boruto shows concern for his family and friends, growing anxious about their safety.
• Gaara's resilience is shown as he survives Kaguya's attack, but he's still captured.

Significant Themes

• The power and cruelty of the Ōtsutsuki clan, contrasting with the ninjas' struggle for survival.
• The consequences of being soft-hearted in a harsh world, as Boruto learns from Sasuke.
• The importance of information and intelligence in warfare, as Sasuke uses his dōjutsu to gather intel.

Character Interactions

• Sasuke and Boruto's master-student relationship is shown, with Sasuke teaching Boruto about the harsh realities of their world.
• Gaara's anger towards Sasuke, mistaking him for an Ōtsutsuki ally, is revealed.
• Boruto's concern for his family and friends, particularly Naruto, Kawaki, and Sarada, is emphasized.

Chapter Summary: “Is This Surprise Unexpected?”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaguya, Isshiki, and Ada return to Konoha through a portal after capturing eight of the Tailed Beasts. Isshiki explains that he withdrew because Sasuke has supposedly gained Dimon’s power, making him too dangerous to confront directly.
• Isshiki reminds Kaguya that their alliance has three stages: helping her recover by collecting Tailed Beast chakra, having Kaguya help him reclaim Kawaki as his vessel, and eventually eliminating Earth’s ninjas.
• Ada searches for Kawaki, but before she can reveal his location, the group learns that Orochimaru has allegedly returned to Konoha with Kawaki.
• An explosion leads Isshiki to Sarada’s destroyed home, where he finds Kakashi standing over Orochimaru’s apparently dead body. Kakashi claims Orochimaru betrayed Konoha and tried to abduct Sarada.
• Isshiki focuses on locating Kawaki. Kakashi claims Kawaki escaped, and a figure resembling Kawaki soon appears nearby, provoking Isshiki into pursuing him.
• The “Kawaki” is revealed to be a Shadow Clone. At the same time, the seemingly dead Orochimaru releases Dimon from his body. Dimon joins Kakashi, who attacks Ada while Isshiki is distracted.
• Isshiki realizes the entire scene was an elaborate trap designed to separate him from Ada. He attempts to intervene, but Impure World Itachi and Shisui delay him with their Susanoo.
• Kakashi grabs Ada while Dimon clings to his back. When Isshiki attacks, Dimon’s Killing Intent Reflection reverses Isshiki’s own immense attack back onto him, sending him crashing through several buildings.
• Orochimaru summons a giant snake that swallows Kakashi, Ada, and Dimon and transports them away. Isshiki returns too late and finds only the badly injured Orochimaru, whom he viciously impales with Black Rods in fury.

2. Character Developments

• Isshiki: Becomes increasingly cautious and suspicious of Sasuke and Dimon, but his obsession with recovering Kawaki repeatedly overrides his caution. He is manipulated by the rescue operation and suffers a major tactical defeat when Ada is successfully taken.
• Kaguya: Remains arrogant and dismissive of Isshiki’s fear of Sasuke, though she accepts that their plan must continue. Her dependence on Isshiki and Black Zetsu shows that she is not fully in control of the alliance.
• Black Zetsu: Continues to protect and support Kaguya while secretly despising Isshiki. He views the alliance as temporary and intends to eliminate Isshiki once he is no longer useful.
• Ada: Is treated as one of Isshiki’s essential strategic assets. Although intimidated into obeying him, she becomes the central target of the enemy’s operation and is ultimately rescued.
• Kakashi: Demonstrates exceptional deception and tactical discipline. He convincingly pretends to have killed Orochimaru, lures Isshiki away, and carries out the extraction with Dimon.
• Orochimaru: Uses his reputation and apparent death to deceive Isshiki. Despite being critically injured, he contributes directly to the plan by hiding Dimon and enabling the escape.
• Dimon: Establishes the overwhelming defensive power of Intent Reflection. By merging with Kakashi, he turns Isshiki’s own attack against him and becomes the decisive factor in Ada’s rescue.
• Kawaki: Does not actually appear; his false appearance is used as bait to exploit Isshiki’s desperation to reclaim his vessel.

3. Significant Themes

• Overconfidence versus strategy: Isshiki possesses overwhelming power but is repeatedly defeated because his emotional fixation on Kawaki makes him predictable.
• Deception and misdirection: The entire operation relies on layered illusions—a fake betrayal, a staged corpse, and a Shadow Clone—to manipulate Isshiki’s assumptions.
• Power versus preparation: Dimon’s ability is dangerous, but the rescue succeeds because it is combined with careful timing, teamwork, and tactical planning.
• Unstable alliances: Isshiki, Kaguya, and Black Zetsu cooperate only for convenience, with each party harboring resentment or hidden intentions toward the others.
• The danger of dependence: Isshiki’s reliance on Ada as a strategic advantage becomes a vulnerability when the enemy identifies her as the true target.

4. Character Interactions

• Kaguya mocks Isshiki for retreating, while Black Zetsu supports Isshiki’s more cautious approach.
• Isshiki pressures Ada to use her Omniscient Eye and keeps her under close control, revealing his distrust and dependence on her abilities.
• Kakashi deceives Isshiki by presenting himself as a loyal Hokage who has defeated Orochimaru.
• Isshiki’s pursuit of the fake Kawaki separates him from Ada, allowing Kakashi and Dimon to attack.
• Dimon’s presence on Kakashi’s back turns Isshiki’s attack into a weapon against himself.
• Orochimaru and Kakashi cooperate with Dimon in a carefully coordinated plan, successfully rescuing Ada despite Isshiki’s superior strength.

Chapter Summary: “Desperate Measures”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enraged after Ada is abducted, Isshiki brutally attacks Orochimaru, impaling him with Black Rods and blasting off his head. He assumes Orochimaru is finally dead.
• Reanimated Itachi and Shisui flee rather than continue fighting Isshiki. When Konoha Anbu arrive, Isshiki kills eight of them in a fit of rage after they mention Orochimaru.
• Convinced that Sasuke has launched a coordinated attack after stealing Ada, Isshiki returns to the Hokage’s Office and demands that Kaguya and Black Zetsu immediately begin the final phase of their plan: destroying humanity and the Ninja World instead of continuing to pursue Kawaki.
• Kaguya and Black Zetsu agree. Kaguya opens a portal, apparently beginning the plan to annihilate the world.
• Sasuke and Boruto return to Konoha after learning from Gaara that Kaguya destroyed the Sunagakure army. Sasuke’s priority is finding Kawaki and preventing Isshiki from restoring his Karma and resurrecting through him.
• Sasuke discovers Konoha in ruins, Orochimaru apparently dead, and eight Anbu corpses. Boruto is devastated by Orochimaru’s condition, but Sasuke insists that Orochimaru is difficult to kill and prioritizes locating Kawaki.
• Mitsuki arrives, sees Orochimaru’s headless body, and mistakenly concludes that Sasuke and Boruto killed him. He attacks in Sage Mode, but Sasuke defeats him with a controlled Susanoo strike, deliberately avoiding killing him.
• Sasuke senses Isshiki in the Hokage’s Office and attacks from a distance by splitting the Hokage Building with a massive Chidori spear. Isshiki is gone, leaving only a spatial portal.
• Sasuke orders Boruto to rescue Himawari while he investigates and delays Isshiki. He initially believes Isshiki may have fled to capture Kawaki or prepare another scheme.
• Sasuke then notices a massive change in gravity. Realizing the moon is growing larger because it is descending toward Earth, he identifies Kaguya’s plan: she is using gravitational power to bring down the moon and destroy the entire Ninja World.

Character Developments

• Isshiki abandons his earlier strategy and becomes consumed by rage, fear, and desperation after losing Ada. His decision to skip the plan’s intermediate stage shows that he has abandoned restraint and is willing to destroy everyone rather than risk losing completely.
• Kaguya continues to rely on Black Zetsu’s strategic guidance and joins Isshiki’s desperate plan. Her control over the moon reveals the extraordinary scale of the threat she poses.
• Black Zetsu mocks Isshiki’s failure but readily supports the plan because it aligns with his own destructive ambitions.
• Sasuke remains calculating and mission-focused. Although worried about Sarada and Orochimaru, he prioritizes protecting Kawaki, preventing Isshiki’s resurrection, and minimizing civilian casualties. He also shows restraint by knocking Mitsuki away without killing him.
• Boruto reacts emotionally to Orochimaru’s apparent death but follows Sasuke’s orders and moves to protect Himawari.
• Mitsuki is overwhelmed by grief and rage, misinterpreting the scene and attacking Boruto and Sasuke. His emotional response contrasts with Sasuke’s disciplined approach.
• Orochimaru’s apparent death creates a major emotional and strategic shock, though Sasuke believes his regenerative abilities may allow him to survive.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and loss of control: Isshiki’s humiliation and loss of Ada push him from calculated manipulation into indiscriminate violence.
• Misunderstanding and incomplete information: Sasuke, Mitsuki, and the Konoha shinobi all misread what happened, leading to mistaken blame and uncertainty about Kawaki, Orochimaru, and Isshiki’s movements.
• Sacrifice versus survival: Isshiki abandons the pursuit of his resurrection vessel and chooses mass destruction, while Sasuke focuses on preserving lives and buying time for others to escape.
• The danger of overwhelming power: The conflict escalates from a local battle to a plan capable of destroying the entire world, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of the Ōtsutsuki’s abilities.
• Emotional restraint and responsibility: Sasuke suppresses personal fears and grief to make strategic decisions, while Mitsuki and Isshiki allow emotion to dictate their actions.

Important Character Interactions

• Isshiki violently confronts Orochimaru and later kills the Anbu who approach him.
• Black Zetsu and Kaguya ridicule Isshiki’s failure, then cooperate with him when he orders the final phase of their plan.
• Boruto grieves over Orochimaru, while Sasuke reassures him that Orochimaru may have survived and redirects him toward finding Kawaki.
• Mitsuki attacks Sasuke and Boruto, believing them responsible for Orochimaru’s death. Sasuke defeats him nonlethally.
• Sasuke and Boruto coordinate their response: Boruto goes to rescue Himawari, while Sasuke confronts the Ōtsutsuki threat.
• The chapter ends with Sasuke realizing that Kaguya, rather than merely attacking Konoha, is attempting to bring the moon down and destroy the entire Ninja World.