Chapter Summaries

Chen absorbed Naruto’s chakra and life force, restoring his strength while leaving Naruto barely alive. Itachi warned Chen to escape from his Impure World Reincarnation control, but Kisame was seized by Kabuto before he could fight Chen.

• Chen explained that the Nine-Tails inside him lacked its Yin Release chakra because Minato had sealed it away with the Reaper Death Seal.
• Killer B watched helplessly as Chen drained Naruto, while Itachi kept him from intervening.
• Chen stopped absorbing Naruto before he died and used the stolen power to restore his chakra and heal his injuries.
• Itachi questioned whether Chen had grown strong by absorbing life force, and Chen’s reply reassured him that he had not.
• Itachi warned Chen to leave before his Impure World Reincarnation control made him attack his younger brother.
• Kisame summoned a water dragon to challenge Chen, but Kabuto took control of Kisame’s body and stopped him.

Chen faced the reanimated Itachi and Kisame, while Killer B launched a surprise attack. The chapter ended with Chen countering Killer B with a powerful Wind Release technique.

• Itachi warned Chen that Kisame was being controlled, and Chen shattered Kisame’s water dragon with one hand.
• Itachi awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan and nearly struck Chen with Amaterasu.
• Chen put away the Flowing Light Starfall Blade and prepared a jutsu, but dodged Killer B’s tentacle ambush.
• Killer B attacked Chen with seven swords, and Chen struck back with Wind Release: Vacuum Gale.

Chen defeated Killer B with a Wind Release attack that tore through the Eight-Tails' tentacle and swept him off the battlefield. He then faced Itachi, whose Amaterasu was overwhelmed by Chen's before Itachi escaped with a crow clone and summoned a Perfect Susanoo.

• Killer B mocked Chen and failed to dodge his Wind Release, which pierced the Eight-Tails' tentacle, suppressed his Chakra, and carried him away.
• Chen turned to Itachi and activated his Mangekyō Sharingan as Itachi faced him.
• Chen and Itachi used Amaterasu, but Chen's true flames consumed Itachi's projection and pursued him.
• Itachi escaped the flames by scattering into crows, then reformed and summoned a Perfect Susanoo to attack Chen.

Chen used Tsukuyomi to draw Itachi and Kisame into an apparently real seaside world while releasing control of the Impure World Reincarnation. Itachi grew suspicious of the world and concluded that it must be a genjutsu barrier.

• Chen decided to free Itachi from the Impure World Reincarnation's control because Itachi was his brother.
• Chen unleashed his power and cast Tsukuyomi on Itachi and Kisame, trapping them in a seaside world.
• Kisame happily explored the sea, while Itachi noticed that their bodies no longer felt like they were under the Impure World Reincarnation.
• Itachi interrupted Kisame with Amaterasu and questioned why they had suddenly appeared at the seaside.
• Itachi realized that the world's normality and Kisame's unusual enthusiasm meant they were inside a genjutsu barrier.

Itachi realized that the strange Kisame was part of an illusion created by Chen, who revealed that Itachi’s real body was under control. Itachi asked about Sasuke and Chen’s well-being, then warned Chen that he seemed like a stranger to him.

• Itachi suspected Kisame was an illusion and attacked him with the Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.
• Chen revealed himself and explained that he had drawn Itachi into the illusion because Itachi’s body outside was under control.
• Itachi asked about Sasuke after his eye transplant, and Chen said Sasuke had left but that he could only guess where he was.
• Itachi asked whether Chen felt anything wrong after becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, and Chen said he was fine.
• Itachi told Chen that he had changed and that his presence now made Itachi’s heart sink.

Chen confronted Itachi about the Uchiha Clan massacre and the deaths of their parents, while Itachi explained his choices and regrets. Chen then accepted that Itachi wanted to see Sasuke before finding Kabuto to stop Impure World Reincarnation, and revealed that their conversation had taken place inside Tsukuyomi.

• Chen accused Konoha of pushing the Uchiha Clan toward rebellion and condemned Itachi for killing their parents.
• Itachi admitted he regretted the massacre but said he had acted to keep Chen and Sasuke alive.
• Chen asked what Itachi planned to do, and Itachi said he wanted to see Sasuke before finding and killing Kabuto.
• Chen accepted Itachi's plan and revealed that he had trapped Itachi in Tsukuyomi.

Chen removed the Impure World Reincarnation seals from Itachi and Kisame in his Tsukuyomi world, then let Kisame challenge him before the pair left. Kisame attacked Chen with a massive water technique, but Chen stopped his barrage with Shinra Tensei as Kisame hid beneath the water.

• Chen used the Hell Path to remove Itachi’s Impure World Reincarnation seal, and Itachi asked him to remove Kisame’s as well.
• Chen removed Kisame’s seal and dispelled the Tsukuyomi world, revealing that only a moment had passed in reality.
• Itachi urged Kisame to leave and settle the score with Kabuto, but Kisame stayed to fight Chen.
• Kisame unleashed Great Water Shockwave and Infinite Sharks against Chen.
• Chen stopped Kisame’s water projectiles with Shinra Tensei, and Kisame used a water clone while hiding underwater.

Chen and Kisame fought again, with Kisame using the sea and a patience test to catch Chen in a water prison. Chen answered by summoning and compressing the surrounding sea into an azure sword, leaving Kisame facing a powerful new attack.

• Chen crushed Kisame's water clone while Kisame hid beneath the sea, and the two waited for the other to make a move.
• Kisame seized on Chen's impatience and launched the Great Shark Bullet Technique, then changed its seals to turn the scattered water into a giant water prison around Chen.
• Kisame's real body emerged and gloated over trapping Chen, while lamenting that he did not have Samehada.
• Chen dismissed Kisame's confidence and summoned water from the sea, disrupting Kisame's Water Release Chakra.
• Chen condensed the gathered water into a three-foot azure sword, and Kisame recognized the danger of its compressed power.

Uchiha Chen overwhelmed Kisame with his azure sword after mocking him for losing his fearless spirit. Itachi recognized that Chen’s strength had surpassed anything he could withstand.

• Uchiha Chen approached Kisame, whose confidence faltered under the pressure of Chen’s sword.
• Chen taunted Kisame for having no other tricks, while Kisame backed away and admitted to himself that he could not match Chen’s strength.
• Chen casually swung his sword and severed Kisame’s arm, carving a deep ravine through the ground.
• Chen struck again, slicing Kisame in half and sending his upper body flying.
• Itachi admired the speed and power of Chen’s sword and realized that even his Perfect Form Susanoo could not withstand it.

Uchiha Chen overwhelmed Kisame with his Sword Intent and crushing aura, then prepared to destroy Kisame’s Impure World Reincarnation body and soul with black lightning. Itachi intervened and asked Chen to spare his longtime companion.

• Chen’s Sword Intent cut Kisame apart, but Kisame’s Impure World Reincarnation body quickly reassembled.
• Kisame used the Great Waterfall Technique and challenged Chen, who turned on him with a terrifying aura.
• Chen’s pressure forced Kisame to the ground and broke his bones, leaving Kisame helpless and consumed by jealousy.
• Chen gathered black lightning for a Raikiri that Itachi realized could destroy Kisame’s body and soul.
• Itachi called out to Chen and asked him to let Kisame go for his sake.

After Uchiha Chen defeated Kisame, Naruto discovered that Chen had drained his chakra and life force, leaving him close to death. The Nine-Tails warned Naruto not to fight Chen, but Naruto insisted he would save Killer B and bring Chen back to Konoha.

• Uchiha Chen slammed Kisame into the ground and told him to leave.
• Naruto woke inside the Nine-Tails' seal and rushed to find the fox so he could return to help Killer B.
• The Nine-Tails explained that Chen had drained Naruto's chakra and life force, leaving Naruto unable to help even if he escaped.
• The Nine-Tails warned Naruto that Uchiha Chen might have reached the Sage of Six Paths' level and told him to run.
• Naruto vowed to save Killer B and keep fighting until he brought Chen back to the village.
• The Nine-Tails remembered that someone had once made a similar promise to him.

Naruto accepted the Nine-Tails’ dangerous offer to restore his power so he could save his comrade. Revived by the Nine-Tails’ Chakra, he returned to the battlefield and stopped Kisame from sneaking up on Uchiha Chen.

• The Nine-Tails warned Naruto that lending him Chakra while his body was depleted could kill him, but Naruto insisted on going to save his comrade.
• The Nine-Tails released the seal on his power and urged Naruto to survive as Naruto prepared to return to the fight.
• Naruto’s body recovered as the Nine-Tails’ Chakra flooded him, surrounding him in golden flames and changing his appearance.
• Naruto saw Kisame forming Hand Seals behind Uchiha Chen and shouted a warning.
• Naruto sent two golden Chakra hands toward Kisame, blocking the sneak attack before it could reach Uchiha Chen.

After Kisame mistook Chen’s restraint for disrespect and tried to attack him from behind, Naruto blocked the ambush. Chen then prepared a single attack that would erase Kisame if he could not withstand it, leaving Naruto and Itachi instinctively retreating from the power gathering at Chen’s fingertip.

• Kisame awoke consumed by resentment and launched a surprise attack on Chen from behind.
• Naruto blocked Kisame’s attack with Chakra arms and warned him not to interfere with Chen.
• Chen dispelled his jutsu and told Kisame he would use one move, sparing him only if he survived it.
• Chen gathered Lightning Release Chakra at his fingertip without forming Hand Seals, condensing it into a tiny but increasingly powerful orb.
• Naruto and Itachi backed away as the orb became a threat to their lives.

Chen reflected on why he left Konoha and struggled to resist his remaining bonds with Naruto. He urged Naruto and Killer B to leave, but Naruto refused and prepared to attack.

• Chen remembered how Danzo's prolonged surveillance had driven him to leave Konoha and pursue strength.
• Chen recognized that Naruto still considered him a comrade and could not bring himself to attack him.
• Chen told Naruto and Killer B to leave before he changed his mind.
• Naruto refused, insisting he would take Chen and Sasuke back to Konoha, and Killer B scolded him for his recklessness.
• While Killer B watched Chen warily, Naruto formed golden Chakra arms and began making a Rasengan with the Nine-Tails' Chakra.

Killer B tried to keep Naruto from provoking Uchiha Chen, but Naruto broke free and attacked him anyway. Chen stopped Naruto’s Rasengan and countered with Shinra Tensei, sending him flying.

• Killer B blocked Naruto from charging Chen and urged him to understand the difference in their strength.
• Killer B told Chen they did not want to fight, but Chen dismissed them as unworthy opponents.
• Naruto broke free of Killer B and charged Chen with a Rasengan.
• Chen caught Naruto’s wrist and redirected the Rasengan into the ground, where it carved a deep crater.
• Naruto grabbed Chen and attacked with a giant Chakra fist, but Chen stopped it with his Rinnegan and blasted Naruto away with Shinra Tensei.

Naruto and Killer B faced Uchiha Chen after Naruto’s rash attack left him injured and their escape uncertain. Killer B told Naruto to flee with information for headquarters, but Chen’s insult made Naruto refuse to leave as Killer B prepared to fight.

• Naruto recovered from Chen’s attack, asked Killer B for a plan, and learned they might not be able to escape if Chen had changed his mind.
• Killer B told Naruto to head to headquarters with information about Uchiha Chen while he stayed behind to test Chen and hold him off.
• Naruto refused to leave Killer B behind, but Killer B pushed him back and turned to face Chen.
• Killer B drew his seven swords and challenged Chen, who mocked him and Naruto for their supposed bad brains.
• Naruto angrily refused to leave after Chen insulted him, while Killer B questioned how he expected to teach Chen a lesson.

Naruto and Killer B tried to coordinate a Tailed Beast Bomb against Uchiha Chen, but Chen overwhelmed their plan with his control of natural Chakra. The chapter ended as Killer B unleashed a stronger surge of Chakra to face Chen’s seven-colored sword.

• Killer B kicked Naruto away and attacked Uchiha Chen with his seven-sword style, but Chen dodged every strike without moving from his place.
• Naruto urged Killer B to use a particular move, and Killer B realized Naruto was preparing a Tailed Beast Bomb while he kept Chen occupied.
• Killer B borrowed the Eight-Tails’ power and entered Tailed Beast Transformation to buy Naruto time.
• Chen disrupted the surrounding Chakra, nearly destabilizing Naruto’s incomplete Tailed Beast Bomb, then formed a seven-colored natural-energy sword.
• Killer B sheathed his seven blades and released a powerful surge of Chakra as he prepared to confront Chen.

Killer B fought Uchiha Chen to buy Naruto time to gather a Tailed Beast Bomb, but Chen effortlessly stopped Killer B’s strongest attack and crippled his arm. Naruto called for Killer B to move aside as he finished preparing his attack.

• Killer B launched a seven-blade assault against Uchiha Chen, but began to tire after hundreds of exchanges.
• Killer B used a swirling gale as cover and charged Chen with Lightning Style Super Lightning Plow Hot Blade.
• Chen stopped Killer B’s attack with one finger and crippled the arm he had used to strike.
• As the Eight-Tails’ Chakra began healing Killer B’s arm, Killer B despaired over Chen’s overwhelming strength.
• Naruto called out to Killer B to get out of the way.

Naruto and Killer B attacked Uchiha Chen with a Tailed Beast Bomb, but Chen survived unharmed behind Susanoo. Chen then overwhelmed Killer B in a sword fight, leaving the battle poised for his counterattack.

• Naruto hurled a Tailed Beast Bomb at Uchiha Chen, and the explosion knocked Naruto and Killer B off their feet.
• Uchiha Chen emerged from the dissipating smoke protected by Susanoo, with only the hem of his clothes singed.
• Killer B shoved Naruto away and charged Chen with his seven swords while Naruto called out to him.
• Chen blocked Killer B’s attacks until one of Killer B’s swords snapped in two.
• Chen asked Killer B if he had had enough and announced that it was his turn to collect what he was owed.

Uchiha Chen seemingly killed Killer B, but discovered that he had escaped using a clone made from an Eight-Tails tentacle. Naruto returned to help Killer B, and the two fled together while Chen pursued them.

• Uchiha Chen cut down Killer B, but Killer B vanished and left behind pieces of an octopus tentacle.
• Naruto realized he had misunderstood Killer B's hand signals and turned back to help him.
• Naruto and Killer B met while retreating, and Killer B was relieved that Naruto had returned safely.
• Naruto asked how Killer B had escaped and noticed his pale left hand, but Killer B refused to explain.
• Uchiha Chen raced after Naruto and Killer B along their escape route.