Chapter Summaries

Yamanaka Xingran’s Revival Alliance Leader split body surprised Obito by smashing his Susanoo with one punch, but Obito escaped toward Sunagakure after firing a flare. The split body pursued him, leaving the Fifth Hokage with the badly wounded Wu and unconscious Gaara.

• Yamanaka Xingran split into a Revival Alliance Leader body that pursued Obito and a Hokage body that stayed with Wu and Gaara.
• The Revival Alliance Leader struck Obito’s Susanoo with a punch, sending it crashing into the ground and creating a vast crater.
• Obito’s Susanoo began to recover, and Obito emerged unharmed behind its protection.
• Obito restored Susanoo, shouted that it could not have been broken, then fired a purple flare and fled toward Sunagakure.
• The Revival Alliance Leader pursued Obito at supersonic speed, leaving the Fifth Hokage with Wu and the unconscious Gaara.

Xing Ran's split body was trapped by Obito's Kamui Shuriken and deliberately let himself be sent into Kamui Space, where the Hokage could follow using Flying Thunder God. Obito watched in alarm as the Fifth Hokage filled his private space with Shadow Clones.

• Wu asked Xing Ran for a ride back to base, and Xing Ran rebuked him while addressing Shukaku inside Gaara as the Lord Hokage.
• Heavenly Path's Chibaku Tensei began dragging Sunagakure's fleeing ninja into the sky as Xing Ran's split body continued attacking Obito's Susanoo.
• Obito used Kamui Shuriken and spatial vortices to trap Xing Ran's split body, which decided to enter Kamui Space and leave Flying Thunder God markers there.
• Xing Ran's Hokage body appeared beside the Revival Alliance Leader in Kamui Space, then created hundreds of Shadow Clones that scattered around Obito's domain.

Xing Ran used the fight in Kamui Space to plant Flying Thunder God formulas and distract Obito while secretly setting a trap for him on the battlefield. Obito seized what he thought was Gaara, but the decoy exploded, leaving Obito caught in Xing Ran’s counterattack.

• Xing Ran covered Kamui Space with visible and hidden Flying Thunder God formulas, enraging Obito and forcing him to focus on the clones inside.
• Obito left a Wood Release Shadow Clone in Kamui Space and returned to the battlefield, where he took the unconscious Gaara from Xing Ran’s Hokage clone.
• Wu and Xing Ran’s Shadow Clone watched as the Susanoo faded and Obito believed he had turned the fight around.
• Obito saw that the Gaara in his arms was a disguised decoy wearing lit Explosive Tags and tried to throw it away.
• The decoy triggered Multiplying Explosive Tags, unleashing a growing series of explosions around Obito.

Xing Ran trapped Obito in a relentless explosion using Multiplying Explosive Tags, but Obito escaped through Kamui and sealed the Kamui Space to keep Xing Ran and his allies from interfering. Xing Ran was left trapped as the battle against the Akatsuki Organization approached.

• Xing Ran's Shadow Clones revealed that Obito had been tricked into facing Gaara rigged with Multiplying Explosive Tags.
• Obito protected himself with Susanoo, but the explosions drained his Dojutsu Power until he fled into the Kamui Space.
• Obito escaped the Kamui Space and reappeared outside Sunagakure before Xing Ran's clones could catch him.
• Obito sent a prepared White Zetsu clone into the Kamui Space, where it activated a sealing scroll that shut the space to entry and exit.
• Xing Ran realized Obito's seal would keep him from joining the coming fight against the Akatsuki Organization.

After the Akatsuki failed to capture the One-Tail Jinchuriki and Sunagakure was devastated, its leaders met in their lunar base to consider their next move. Zetsu proposed using war and secret forces to seize the remaining Tailed Beasts, but Obito redirected the discussion toward defeating Yamanaka Xingran.

• Xing Ran escaped the sealing formula in the Kamui Space while Obito withdrew from Sunagakure with Otsutsuki Sora and Konan, leaving the Six Paths of Pain behind.
• Xing Ran returned to find Sunagakure reduced to ruins, with its surviving villagers grieving outside the village walls.
• Nagato blamed Orochimaru for the failed capture of the One-Tail Jinchuriki, while Konan argued that the organization needed a new plan after the Allied Shinobi Forces would prepare for future attacks.
• Zetsu proposed forcing the nations to surrender the One-Tail and Nine-Tails through war, claiming he had secret forces at his command.
• Obito interrupted Zetsu before he could explain those forces and pushed the group to discuss a plan targeting Yamanaka Xingran.

Obito considered ways to exploit the Fifth Hokage’s loved ones, while Mabui left Konoha after Xing Ran refused to ask her to stay. After the villages struggled to decide where to protect the One-Tail, Xing Ran backed Lord Raiden’s proposal to use Overseas Turtle Island, and the plan led to personnel changes.

• Obito suggested using the Fifth Hokage’s girlfriend as leverage, but Konan and Zetsu rejected the idea.
• Mabui tearfully said goodbye to Xing Ran at Konoha’s gates, while he acted cold and told her to put work first.
• Xing Ran reflected that Sunagakure had agreed to hand the One-Tail over for protection after its destruction left it unable to defend the beast.
• Lord Raiden refused to house the One-Tail in Kumogakure, despite promises of money, supplies, and elite assistance from the other villages.
• Lord Raiden proposed protecting the One-Tail on Overseas Turtle Island, and Xing Ran supported the plan, after which personnel changes began.

Yamanaka Xingran sent Mabui back to Kumogakure to discourage political interference and signal his apparent lack of emotional attachments. At the Hokage's Office, he met Fugaku Uchiha and learned that the Uchiha clan head had come to discuss an exchange conference.

• Yamanaka Xingran sent Mabui away while acting indifferent, hoping to deter Kumogakure from exploiting their relationship and Akatsuki from targeting people close to him.
• Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki told Xingran that Fugaku Uchiha was waiting in the first reception room with the Third Hokage.
• Xingran overheard Hiruzen Sarutobi praising Fugaku's proposal for an exchange conference before entering the room.
• Fugaku Uchiha flattered Xingran, who joked that the daimyo should reward him for strengthening the Land of Fire's prestige.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi explained that Fugaku had come to discuss important matters, and Xingran began learning the Uchiha clan's purpose.

Xing Ran dismissed the academy exchange as a contest for power between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha, while Fugaku Uchiha concluded that the Fifth Hokage was being manipulated. The Third Hokage redirected Xing Ran’s attention by telling him Jiraiya had been contacted, and Xing Ran left to check on Naruto.

• Xing Ran recognized that the Land of Fire Ninja Academy exchange was part of the competition between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha for talent and influence.
• Xing Ran left the reception room and headed to Hokage Rock to enjoy the sun.
• Fugaku Uchiha watched Xing Ran disregard the factional struggle and concluded that he was a Puppet Hokage.
• The Third Hokage noticed Fugaku watching and told Xing Ran that Jiraiya had been contacted and was with Naruto.
• Xing Ran brightened at the news and went to check on Naruto, while Fugaku suspected the matter was connected to the academy exchange.

Xing Ran went to the Fourth Training Ground to ensure Naruto signed Jiraiya’s Summoning Contract, hoping Naruto’s journey to Mount Myōboku would give him access to Sage Arts. After Naruto struggled to summon even a toad, Xing Ran questioned whether he should call himself his disciple.

• Xing Ran thanked the Third Hokage and used Flying Thunder God to leave, while Fugaku Uchiha considered whether the Fifth Hokage might be easy for the Uchiha clan to influence.
• Jiraiya brought Naruto to the Fourth Training Ground and asked him to sign a Summoning Contract, but Naruto demanded proof that it was genuine.
• Xing Ran teleported to Naruto’s marker, teased Jiraiya, and explained that Naruto’s contract offered a valuable chance to reach Mount Myōboku and study Sage Arts.
• Xing Ran persuaded Naruto not to waste the opportunity, and Naruto signed the Summoning Contract.
• After Naruto spent half an hour failing to summon anything beyond a two-legged tadpole, Xing Ran suggested that Naruto stop calling himself his disciple until he graduated.

Naruto successfully summoned Gamakichi, and Jiraiya took him to Mount Myōboku to learn senjutsu. Xing Ran tracked their destination and, after locating Mount Myōboku in another dimension, reconsidered his search for the other sacred lands.

• Naruto performed the Summoning Technique and summoned the young Gamakichi.
• Xing Ran encouraged Naruto to pursue senjutsu by promising it would help him defeat Sasuke and reassuring him about their separation.
• Gamakichi returned to Mount Myōboku, and Jiraiya and Naruto vanished there in a puff of smoke.
• Xing Ran sensed Naruto's location and identified Mount Myōboku's coordinates in another dimension.
• Xing Ran reviewed his theories about Shikkotsu Forest's possible location near the Land of Whirlpools and the Land of Water, then turned his attention to Ryūchi Cave near the Dragon Vein.

Xing Ran searched for Ryūchi Cave and concluded that the sage locations could only be entered by those recognized by their masters. He traveled uninvited to Mount Myōboku, where he proposed leaving a Shadow Clone to protect Naruto.

• Xing Ran searched near the Dragon Vein and Jugo's hometown for Ryūchi Cave but failed to find its entrance.
• Xing Ran reasoned that the sage locations had hidden spatial entrances and decided to use Jiraiya's visit with Naruto to reach Mount Myōboku.
• Xing Ran arrived at Mount Myōboku with Naruto and Jiraiya, startling Jiraiya and meeting the Great Toad Sage, Shima, and Fukasaku.
• Xing Ran told the toads he planned to leave a Shadow Clone that could use Flying Thunder God to evacuate Naruto if the Akatsuki Organization found Mount Myōboku.

Yamanaka Xingran visited Mount Myōboku and tried to secure permission to leave a Shadow Clone with Naruto, while Jiraiya questioned his motives and the toads resisted the request. Xingran claimed the Great Toad Sage’s sleepy remarks counted as approval, leaving Fukasaku unable to get a clear answer from the elder.

• Jiraiya reconsidered Xingran’s request and suspected the Hokage had not come to Mount Myōboku merely to protect Naruto.
• Sage Fukasaku decided to consult the Great Toad Sage and signal that Xingran should be turned away.
• The Great Toad Sage repeatedly fell asleep and forgot who Xingran was as Xingran tried to explain his request.
• Xingran treated the Great Toad Sage’s offer to eat bugs as permission to stay permanently and asked Fukasaku to accept it.
• Fukasaku tried to wake the Great Toad Sage for ten minutes but could not get a response.

Fukasaku toured Mount Myōboku with Xing Ran, Naruto, and Jiraiya while the Great Toad Sage revealed that he could not see Xing Ran’s past or future. Xing Ran skipped Fukasaku’s lunch invitation and brought Naruto to the Toad Oil waterfall to begin testing his talent for Sage Technique.

• After Fukasaku led the visitors away, Sage Shima asked the Great Toad Sage about Xing Ran, and he said Xing Ran was beyond the river of fate and impossible to see.
• Xing Ran toured Mount Myōboku and observed its giant toads, unusual landscape, stone statues, and Toad Oil waterfall.
• Fukasaku invited the group to lunch, but Xing Ran refused so he could test Naruto’s Sage Technique talent and return to the village.
• Fukasaku took Naruto to the Toad Oil pool and explained that Sage Technique required balancing bodily Chakra with Natural Energy.

Xing Ran unexpectedly entered Sage Mode after sensing Natural Energy through Toad Oil. The chapter then revealed Obito’s hidden base, where Zetsu stored an army of one hundred thousand White Zetsu, as a plan to deploy them threatened to expose the base and leave no reserves.

• Fukasaku taught Naruto and Xing Ran about senjutsu and demonstrated how Toad Oil could turn an unprepared student into a toad.
• Naruto’s arm began transforming after he touched Toad Oil, while Xing Ran dipped in a finger without asking permission.
• Xing Ran sensed Natural Energy for several minutes without transforming, and Jiraiya and Fukasaku watched in disbelief as Sage markings appeared on his face.
• Xing Ran realized he had entered Sage Mode with surprising ease.
• The chapter revealed Obito’s underground base containing one hundred thousand White Zetsu and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
• An unidentified speaker warned that deploying the White Zetsu would expose the base and leave them with no remaining trump cards.

Zetsu decided to deploy the hundred thousand White Zetsu alongside Nagato’s Six Paths of Pain to force the ninja world into submission, despite Obito’s objections. At Orochimaru’s Northern Base, Konan demanded stronger prisoners for Nagato and gave Orochimaru one week to provide them.

• Obito argued that the hundred thousand White Zetsu should be saved for the final battle, but Zetsu insisted that the Akatsuki Organization needed to act while Nagato recovered.
• Zetsu told Obito that the White Zetsu and the Six Paths of Pain would be deployed together as double insurance.
• Konan inspected the prisoners at Orochimaru’s Northern Base and demanded that he reveal the stronger shinobi held elsewhere.
• Orochimaru said he would bring the best specimens from his other bases, but insisted that Nagato decide whether they were suitable for the Six Paths of Pain.
• Konan rejected Orochimaru’s request for half a month and gave him one week to deliver the prisoners.

Konan left Orochimaru believing she had kept him under control, but he used their conversation to infer that Nagato would soon arrive without the Six Paths of Pain and began planning to seize the Rinnegan. At Mount Myōboku, Xing Ran suddenly fled after entering Sage Mode, leaving Fukasaku to warn that the Hokage could turn into a toad.

• Konan confronted Orochimaru and demanded that he find suitable ninja for Nagato within one week, then left without seeing his hidden killing intent.
• Orochimaru deduced that Nagato would visit his base in a week while recovering, and decided to abandon his planned cooperation with the Masked Man to take both Rinnegan.
• Orochimaru considered seeking help from an old man who had lost power, seeing Nagato's upcoming visit as a rare chance to attack.
• At Mount Myōboku, Xing Ran entered Sage Mode, felt something surging within him, and abruptly vanished to return to Konoha.
• Fukasaku warned Jiraiya to notify the Hokage that using Toad Oil without releasing the Natural Energy could turn him into a frog forever.

Yamanaka Xingran returned to Mount Myōboku, startled Fukasaku by revealing his Sage Mode, then left for the Land of Snow to test his new abilities. There, he created Truth-Seeking Orbs and realized that combining Natural Energy with his Chakra had triggered his breakthrough toward the Six Paths level.

• Yamanaka Xingran returned to Mount Myōboku beside Naruto and prepared to leave again, but Fukasaku swung his staff at him in anger.
• Fukasaku froze when he saw Xingran's Sage Mode, and Xingran hurriedly used Flying Thunder God to depart.
• Xingran traveled to an uninhabited region in the Land of Snow and formed a Truth-Seeking Orb, followed by two more.
• Xingran realized that Sage Mode had combined Natural Energy with his Chakra, causing a qualitative change that let him create Truth-Seeking Orbs.

After awakening Sage Mode and creating three Truth-Seeking Orbs, Xing Ran tested his increased strength and returned to Konoha, where Hiruzen Sarutobi discussed the Uchiha Clan’s proposal with him. The chapter ended with Xing Ran learning that the Uchiha children would meet Konoha’s children at the Ninja Academy in one week.

• Xing Ran created three Truth-Seeking Orbs, tested his Sage Mode, and judged its amplification to be thirty to fifty times.
• Xing Ran returned to Konoha, and the gatekeepers told him that Hiruzen Sarutobi was angry and wanted to see him.
• Xing Ran traded barbs with Hiruzen Sarutobi and offered him Quick-acting Heart-Saving Pills that expired that day.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi told Xing Ran that he and Fugaku Uchiha had agreed to bring Uchiha Clan children to play with Konoha’s children in one week.

Xing Ran considered the risks of a public contest between the Uchiha Clan’s school and Konoha’s Ninja Academy, then left the Third Hokage to his plans. Meanwhile, Orochimaru approached Danzo with an offer to seize the Rinnegan, exploiting Danzo’s worsening position in Konoha.

• Xing Ran judged that Sasuke could likely defeat Neji in an exchange competition, making the contest risky for Konoha’s Ninja Academy and its principal, Yamanaka Kōbō.
• The Third Hokage tried to persuade Xing Ran to approve the exchange, but Xing Ran dismissed the matter and went to eat.
• A snake slipped through Root’s underground defenses and delivered Orochimaru to Danzo.
• Orochimaru offered Danzo a chance to seize the Rinnegan, and Danzo immediately asked how they would divide it.
• Orochimaru recognized that Danzo’s eagerness stemmed both from negotiation tactics and from the obstacles Root faced under Yamanaka Xingran’s rule.

Danzo and Orochimaru agreed to cooperate in seizing the Rinnegan, using a contract to bind their plan. A week later, Xing Ran continued training Naruto on Mount Myōboku, then had to welcome the Uchiha Clan’s delegation to Konoha as Hokage.

• Danzo planned to undermine Xing Ran but saw his victories destroy the campaign against him.
• Orochimaru and Danzo negotiated over the Rinnegan and agreed to sign a contract.
• Xing Ran practiced Sage Mode on Mount Myōboku and teased Naruto, who briefly entered Sage Mode.
• Naruto wanted to return to Konoha to show off his new ability, but Xing Ran refused to let him leave Mount Myōboku.
• The Uchiha Clan arrived for a friendly exchange, and Konoha’s advisers assigned Xing Ran to welcome the delegation.