Arc 15The Unification War

Takenaka Kaguya returned to the Naruto World, reunited with his family, and backed his children’s campaign to unify the Shinobi World. As the revived shinobi rallied against him, he attacked Konohagakure and fought its defenders, but Itachi’s Izanagi reversed the battle’s latest turn.

  • Takenaka Kaguya left Wano, returned to the Naruto World, and met Naruto and Hinata before visiting Mito Uzumaki’s grave and clashing with Hagoromo Otsutsuki.
  • Takenaka Kaguya reunited with Kagura Uzumaki and his children, gave them Devil Fruits and Pure Gold Rings, and learned that Iwagakure and Kumogakure threatened Uzushiogakure.
  • Mingyue Takenaka, Changge Takenaka, and Muge Takenaka began their campaign by defeating Ōnoki and bringing Iwagakure into the unified Empire.
  • As Uzushiogakure prepared for war against Kumogakure, Hagoromo Otsutsuki revived powerful shinobi across the villages, and Takenaka Kaguya sent avatars to confront them before flying to Konohagakure.
  • Takenaka Kaguya rejected peace and demanded that Konohagakure merge into Uzushiogakure, then killed Hatake Sakumo and wounded Namikaze Minato as the battle began.
  • Takenaka Kaguya overwhelmed Konoha’s defenders, froze Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and the others, and took Shisui Uchiha’s Mangekyō Sharingan.
  • Uchiha Itachi used Izanagi to reverse the outcome, reviving the frozen fighters and making Shisui Uchiha’s stolen eyes disappear.
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Ch. 353The Great War Ends, the Navy Suffers a Humiliating Defeat (Two-in-One)

Takenaka Kaguya forced the Marines to fight the Blackbeard Pirates, then captured Teach and took him to Whitebeard. After the Floating Island left Marineford, Sengoku tried to seize the escaped prisoners, but the Red Hair Pirates arrived and another confrontation began; a day later, Takenaka Kaguya read about Koby and Garp disrupting it.

  • Takenaka Kaguya challenged the Marines to kill the Blackbeard Pirates or face the destruction of Marineford, and Sengoku ordered the Marines to attack them.
  • Teach tried to retreat, but Takenaka Kaguya threatened him, so Teach led his crew against the Marines; the Marines defeated and captured the Blackbeard Pirates.
  • Takenaka Kaguya knocked Teach unconscious, explained that he was taking him as a favor to Whitebeard, and carried him away aboard the Floating Island.
  • Sengoku ordered the Marines to seize the escaped Impel Down prisoners and Luffy, but the Red Hair Pirates arrived at Marineford before they could move.
  • A day later, Takenaka Kaguya read that Koby had confronted Sakazuki and Garp had intervened to protect him and Luffy, leaving the Marines' conflict with the Red Hair Pirates unresolved.

Ch. 354The Old Era Ends, the New Era Arrives (Combined)

After the Summit War, Whitebeard avenged Thatch by executing Blackbeard Teach, then died a month later after reflecting on his crew’s future. Two years afterward, Takenaka Kaguya reunited Nico Robin with the Straw Hat Pirates and began considering a return to the Naruto World.

  • The Five Elders stripped Sengoku of his Fleet Admiral position after the Marines lost face in the Summit War.
  • Whitebeard executed Blackbeard Teach and thanked Takenaka Kaguya for bringing Teach to him, then discussed his approaching death and the future of the Whitebeard Pirates.
  • Takenaka Kaguya and Golden Lion shared a farewell drink with Whitebeard before leaving; Whitebeard later died, and Fire Fist Ace succeeded him as captain.
  • Akainu later crushed the Whitebeard Pirates, but a mysterious person repelled him; Aokiji remained a Marine Admiral, Ryokugyu joined the Marines, and Akainu moved Marine Headquarters to the New World and pursued abolishing the Shichibukai.
  • Two years later, Takenaka Kaguya sent Nico Robin to meet the Straw Hat Pirates at the Sabaody Archipelago, with Golden Lion escorting her.
  • Takenaka Kaguya reflected that he had lost interest in the new era and was considering returning to the Naruto World.

Ch. 355Space Tunnel Situation, One Year at Most (Two-in-One)

Takenaka Kaguya learned that the passage back to the Naruto World would stabilize within a year, then traveled with Amatsuki Toki to Wano Country after hearing the Straw Hat Pirates had arrived there. The chapter ended as Toki recognized her daughter, Kozuki Hiyori, in the Flower Capital.

  • Olvia worried that the Straw Hat Pirates would face overwhelming enemies, and Takenaka Kaguya assured her that his forces would not stand in their way if they defeated the other Emperors.
  • Takenaka Kaguya asked the system about returning to the Naruto World, and it said the passage would stabilize within at most one year.
  • Takenaka Kaguya learned that the Straw Hat Pirates had escaped the Marines, challenged Big Mom, and entered Wano Country.
  • Takenaka Kaguya took Amatsuki Toki to Wano Country, where they saw how badly Kaido had ravaged the land.
  • Takenaka Kaguya brought Toki to the Flower Capital, where she recognized Kozuki Hiyori.

Ch. 356Wano Country, A Different Kaido (Part 2)

Takenaka Kaguya reunited Amatsuki Toki with Kozuki Hiyori in Wano Country and settled in the Flower Capital under Kaido’s protection. As the Straw Hat Pirates arrived, Big Mom’s ship approached Wano, only for King to kick it back down the waterfall.

  • Amatsuki Toki embraced Kozuki Hiyori after recognizing her, while Takenaka Kaguya welcomed Kaido when he arrived in the Flower Capital.
  • Kaido arranged a lavish welcome for Takenaka Kaguya, who stayed in the Flower Capital while Toki spent time with Hiyori.
  • Queen reported that the Straw Hat Pirates, two Nine Red Scabbards, and Kozuki Momonosuke had reached Wano, but Kaido ordered his crew to ignore them and focus on entertaining Takenaka Kaguya.
  • Takenaka Kaguya told King that the World Government was making Seraphim using Lunarian genes, and King revealed Hiyori had been contacting Kozuki Oden’s former subordinates.
  • Big Mom sailed toward Wano without contacting Kaido, but King kicked the Queen Mama Chanter down the waterfall as it neared the top.

Ch. 357Nika Fruit, Utter Disappointment (Two-in-One)

Takenaka Kaguya watched the battle at Onigashima, where Monkey D. Luffy awakened the Nika Fruit and defeated Kaido. After rescuing Kaido and Charlotte Linlin from the magma, Kaguya confronted Luffy and trapped him in an illusion before Yamato demanded to know who he was.

  • Takenaka Kaguya watched Monkey D. Luffy master Ryuo in prison, join the raid on Onigashima, and fight Kaido alongside the arriving allies.
  • Monkey D. Luffy awakened the Nika Fruit, strengthened his Haki after Kaido's attacks, and defeated Kaido with a punch.
  • Takenaka Kaguya caught the unconscious Kaido before he fell into the magma, discovered Charlotte Linlin below, and froze the magma to rescue her.
  • Monkey D. Luffy recognized Takenaka Kaguya from Marineford and challenged him, but Kaguya trapped him in an illusion of Ace's death.
  • Yamato confronted Takenaka Kaguya and demanded to know what he had done to Luffy.

Ch. 358The Choice, Before Leaving (Part 2)

Takenaka Kaguya defeated Yamato, learned that Wano had been freed, and returned to the Floating Island, where he reassured his allies about the Straw Hat crew’s victory. He revealed that he came from another world and prepared to leave, asking his companions to choose who would control the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.

  • Takenaka Kaguya struck Yamato down with the Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, then warned Monkey D. Luffy not to challenge him before flying away.
  • Takenaka Kaguya told Amatsuki Toki that Kaido had been defeated and asked whether she would leave Wano with him; when she hesitated, he left her his Den Den Mushi and departed.
  • Takenaka Kaguya returned to the Floating Island and told Shiki the Golden Lion, Issho, Bullet, Crocodile, and the others that Kaido and Charlotte Linlin had fallen in Wano.
  • Takenaka Kaguya dismissed the Straw Hat crew as a threat and told his allies that Robin could warn them away from the Floating Island.
  • Takenaka Kaguya revealed that he came from another world where ninjutsu and Chakra existed, and explained that he was leaving to return home.
  • Takenaka Kaguya asked his allies to decide who should take control of the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu before he left.

Ch. 359Return to the Naruto World, Nine Truth-Seeking Orbs (Combined)

Takenaka Kaguya returned to the Naruto World after nearly fifty years away and was found unconscious by Naruto and Hinata near a river. After Kaguya awakened and revealed nine Truth-Seeking Orbs, he recognized the children and asked Hinata about her father, Hyuga Hiashi.

  • Takenaka Kaguya entered the stabilized passage, and the system told him he could travel between the Naruto and One Piece worlds once he arrived.
  • Takenaka Kaguya emerged near Konohagakure and collapsed, where Naruto found and tied him up before going home.
  • Naruto returned with Hinata the next day, and Hinata sensed that Kaguya had an enormous amount of Chakra.
  • Naruto tried to kill Kaguya with a kunai, but the weapon broke against his body as Kurama recognized nine Truth-Seeking Orbs.
  • Kaguya awoke, with Hinata attacking him to protect Naruto, then recognized her as a Hyuga and asked what Hyuga Hiashi was to her.

Ch. 360Konoha's Response, and Why the Truth-Seeking Orbs Appeared

Takenaka Kaguya reappeared in Konoha after ten years away, alarming its leaders and reminding Naruto and Kurama of his overwhelming strength. After leaving the village, Takenaka learned from his system that the nine Truth-Seeking Orbs behind him had formed from the excess power he brought back from the One Piece World.

  • By the river, Takenaka Kaguya revealed that he knew Hinata Hyuga's father, identified himself to her and Naruto, and vanished after Naruto's attacks failed to harm him.
  • Naruto and Hinata reported Takenaka's return, prompting Tsunade, Kushina, Hyuga Hiashi, and Orochimaru to discuss his history and Konoha's response.
  • Tsunade decided Konoha would continue preparing and that she would visit Uzushiogakure, while Kushina privately mourned that Takenaka had not come to see her.
  • Naruto asked Kurama about Takenaka, and Kurama explained the man's past, his immense power, and how he had once killed the Nine-Tails.
  • Naruto made Takenaka his goal, while Takenaka arrived atop Hokage Rock and learned that his nine Truth-Seeking Orbs had formed from excess energy after his return.

Ch. 361Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi

Takenaka Kaguya visited Mito Uzumaki’s grave after confirming that switching between worlds would no longer incapacitate him. He encountered Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi, overwhelmed them in a brief fight, and was recognized as Lord Takenaka Kaguya.

  • Takenaka Kaguya asked the system whether traveling between the Naruto World and the One Piece World would make him unconscious again, and the system assured him that his body had adapted.
  • Takenaka Kaguya visited Mito Uzumaki’s grave, left flowers, cleaned the gravestone, and reflected on his connection to her.
  • Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi confronted Takenaka Kaguya, and he easily stopped Shisui’s attack and cut apart their shuriken.
  • Takenaka Kaguya revealed that he knew about Shisui’s Mangekyō Sharingan and said genjutsu could not affect him, then struck at the two with a powerful slash.
  • Uchiha Itachi recognized Takenaka Kaguya, and Shisui and Itachi bowed and offered to help him with errands.

Ch. 362Leaving Konoha; Has the Soul-Soul Fruit Stopped Working?

Takenaka Kaguya left Konoha after promising Shisui Uchiha that Kagami Uchiha would meet him in Uzushiogakure, then discovered that Black Zetsu had escaped the Soru Soru no Mi's control. He fought Black Zetsu and an unknown attacker, blasting Black Zetsu away when it tried to possess him.

  • Takenaka Kaguya refused Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi's invitations but agreed to arrange a meeting between Shisui and his grandfather Kagami Uchiha in half a month.
  • Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi discussed the political strain within Konoha and predicted that Takenaka Kaguya's return could bring conflict with Kumogakure and Iwagakure.
  • Takenaka Kaguya encountered Black Zetsu outside Konoha and sealed the area after realizing that Black Zetsu had broken free from the Soru Soru no Mi's control.
  • Black Zetsu attacked Takenaka Kaguya with Wood Style and tried to escape underground, but Takenaka Kaguya stopped it and seized it by the neck.
  • An unseen attacker shattered Takenaka Kaguya's seal and launched a surprise attack; Takenaka Kaguya dodged, crushed Black Zetsu's neck, and blasted it away when it tried to possess him.

Ch. 363The Sage of Six Paths Appears, Ancestor? Old Undying Relic (Combined Chapter)

Takenaka Kaguya confronted Hagoromo Otsutsuki after the Sage of Six Paths freed Black Zetsu from his control. Their battle left Hagoromo struggling against Takenaka Kaguya’s strength, and the chapter ended as Takenaka Kaguya transformed the battlefield into a frozen wasteland and prepared to kill him.

  • Hagoromo Otsutsuki revealed that he had freed Black Zetsu, and Takenaka Kaguya accused him of hypocrisy and challenged him to fight.
  • Takenaka Kaguya overwhelmed Hagoromo Otsutsuki with rapid sword attacks, then mocked his claim to be Takenaka Kaguya’s ancestor.
  • Hagoromo Otsutsuki entered Sage Mode and attacked with his six Truth-Seeking Orb needles, but Takenaka Kaguya caught three and sliced the others apart.
  • Hagoromo Otsutsuki used Bansho Ten'in to pull Takenaka Kaguya toward him, but Takenaka Kaguya cut through his soul and realized the slash could not harm him.
  • Takenaka Kaguya unleashed Hanbing, froze the surrounding area for several kilometers, and asked Hagoromo Otsutsuki if he was ready to die.

Ch. 364The Sage of Six Paths Fled in Defeat, Returning to the Village

Takenaka Kaguya overwhelmed the Sage of Six Paths, who fled with Black Zetsu after losing an arm to a soul-affecting Truth-Seeking Orb blade. Takenaka returned to the Land of Whirlpools and met Ichiro Yamanaka, a member of its Anbu reserve unit.

  • Takenaka repeatedly froze the Sage of Six Paths, then sent eight living Truth-Seeking Orb swords to attack him.
  • Takenaka struck the Sage with a soul-infused blade, severing his left arm and leaving it impossible for him to restore.
  • The Sage grabbed his fallen arm and escaped with Black Zetsu, while Takenaka accepted that he could not stop the retreat.
  • The Sage failed to remove the soul power from his arm, then sent Black Zetsu away after giving him Yin-nature Chakra.
  • Takenaka returned to the Land of Whirlpools and met Ichiro Yamanaka, who verified Takenaka's identity before introducing himself.

Ch. 365Sharing Devil Fruits, Pure Gold Rings

Takenaka Kaguya returned to Uzushiogakure after ten years away and reunited with Kagura Uzumaki, giving her a Devil Fruit that restored her youthful appearance. He then gave his three children powerful Logia Devil Fruits and the family Pure Gold Rings that could halt aging and death, warning them to keep the rings secret.

  • Takenaka Kaguya learned that Mingyue Takenaka had recruited Ninja from other villages and strengthened Uzushiogakure while he was away.
  • Takenaka Kaguya returned to his courtyard and reunited with Kagura Uzumaki, who hesitated to approach him because he had not aged.
  • Takenaka Kaguya gave Kagura Uzumaki the Sube Sube no Mi, and she ate it, becoming youthful and smooth-skinned.
  • Takenaka Kaguya gave Mingyue Takenaka the Hie Hie no Mi, Changge Takenaka the Magu Magu no Mi, and Muge Takenaka the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and explained their powers and weaknesses.
  • Takenaka Kaguya gave Kagura Uzumaki and his three children Pure Gold Rings that stopped aging and death, and told them to keep the rings secret.

Ch. 366Kushina Tells Takenaka's Story, Naruto's Endless Shock (Combined Chapter)

Kushina told Naruto the history of Takenaka, the powerful former teacher of Kushina and Minato whose strength had shaped the Shinobi World. She described his conflicts with Kirigakure and Konoha, then Jiraiya interrupted to warn that a later event had nearly destroyed Konoha.

  • Takenaka warned his family to keep the Pure Gold Ring secret, and they celebrated his return before testing their new Devil Fruit abilities.
  • Takenaka cautioned Kagura that Logia users were not necessarily invincible and prepared to test whether Truth-Seeking Orbs could threaten them.
  • Naruto pressed Kushina to explain why Takenaka frightened the village, and she revealed that he had been her and Minato's teacher.
  • Kushina recounted Takenaka's rise during the Warring States Period, his mistreatment by Kirigakure, and his later role in Uzushiogakure.
  • Kushina explained that Takenaka defeated Madara Uchiha, killed Kurama, and confronted Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō after they incited an attack on Uzushiogakure.
  • Jiraiya interrupted Kushina and warned Naruto that a later event had nearly led to Konoha's destruction.

Ch. 367He Was, Aside from Those Two, a Mortal Who Stood Shoulder to Shoulder with Gods, Perhaps Even Surpassing Them

Kushina and Jiraiya told Naruto how Takenaka Kaguya’s conflict with Konoha led to the Nine-Tails being transferred to Uzushiogakure and how Naruto’s father died after splitting its chakra. Naruto learned that Takenaka Kaguya was responsible for his father’s death and asked whether he could someday defeat him.

  • Jiraiya joined Kushina and Naruto, then agreed that Kushina could continue explaining Takenaka Kaguya’s history.
  • Kushina told Naruto that Black Zetsu had conspired with Hiruzen Sarutobi against Takenaka Kaguya, who killed Shimura Danzō and forced Konoha to destroy the Sarutobi and Shimura clans.
  • Kushina explained that Mito Uzumaki and Tsunade transferred the Nine-Tails to Uzushiogakure, but she later became its Jinchuriki and moved to Konoha with Namikaze Minato.
  • Jiraiya revealed that he had persuaded Kushina and Namikaze Minato to split the Nine-Tails, after which Takenaka Kaguya defeated Konoha’s defenders and Namikaze Minato killed himself out of guilt.
  • Naruto’s anger stirred the Nine-Tails’ chakra, but Kushina calmed him with her Sealing Jutsu and explained that Namikaze Minato became the Fifth Hokage after Takenaka Kaguya returned the Nine-Tails to Konoha.
  • Naruto asked whether he could defeat Takenaka Kaguya, and Jiraiya warned him not to compare himself with someone who stood shoulder to shoulder with gods.

Ch. 368Unifying the Shinobi World: The Three Siblings Descend Upon Iwagakure

Mingyue Takenaka, Changge Takenaka, and Muge Takenaka persuaded Takenaka Kaguya to let them begin unifying the Shinobi World, then chose Iwagakure as their first target. They confronted Ōnoki and offered surrender, leaving his response undecided.

  • Naruto declared that he would someday surpass Takenaka Kaguya, and Jiraiya promised to train him after he graduated from the Ninja Academy.
  • Takenaka Kaguya learned that Iwagakure and Kumogakure had targeted Uzushiogakure, while his disciples had become leaders in Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Amegakure.
  • Mingyue Takenaka, Changge Takenaka, and Muge Takenaka asked Takenaka Kaguya to let them unify the Shinobi World, and he agreed.
  • The three siblings chose Iwagakure as their first target, and Takenaka Kaguya approved their plan.
  • Mingyue Takenaka confronted Ōnoki and offered him a chance to surrender, while Muge Takenaka destroyed Iwagakure's ballistae with lightning.

Ch. 369Sage of Six Paths Talks with Jiraiya

Ōnoki fought Muge Takenaka as the siblings from Uzushiogakure began their campaign to unify the Shinobi World. In Jiraiya’s dream, Hagoromo Otsutsuki revealed the threat and asked him to pass on Hagoromo’s teachings to two children, promising to keep Takenaka Kaguya out of the war until Jiraiya completed the task.

  • Ōnoki accepted Muge Takenaka’s challenge after learning that the siblings intended to unify the Shinobi World.
  • Muge Takenaka evaded Ōnoki’s Dust Release and let Ōnoki’s punch pass through his lightning-transformed body.
  • Hagoromo Otsutsuki appeared to Jiraiya in a dream and identified himself as the Sage of Six Paths.
  • Hagoromo showed Jiraiya the fight at Iwagakure and explained that Takenaka Kaguya had agreed to the campaign to unify the Shinobi World.
  • Hagoromo told Jiraiya he would pass on his ninjutsu insights and Yin-Yang Release Chakra for Jiraiya to teach two children.
  • Hagoromo promised to keep Takenaka Kaguya from joining the war until Jiraiya completed the assignment.

Ch. 370The Land of Earth Joins the Territory; Change Requires Bloodshed and Sacrifice

Jiraiya agreed to train Naruto Namikaze and Second Pillar after Hagoromo Otsutsuki gave him new ninjutsu knowledge and promised to oppose Takenaka Kaguya. Meanwhile, Ōnoki surrendered Iwagakure and the Land of Earth to Takenaka Kaguya, but protests over unification left Mingyue Takenaka worried about the costs of change.

  • Hagoromo Otsutsuki asked Jiraiya to train Naruto Namikaze and Second Pillar, then transferred ninjutsu knowledge to him and assured him that Takenaka Kaguya would not attack Konoha.
  • Muge Takenaka, Mingyue Takenaka, and Changge Takenaka overwhelmed Ōnoki, who ordered Iwagakure's Ninja to lay down their weapons and requested a meeting with Takenaka Kaguya.
  • Takenaka Kaguya told Ōnoki that Iwagakure's Ninja would join the unified Empire's military and offered Ōnoki a chance to govern a province; Ōnoki accepted the surrender.
  • Three days later, Ōnoki's surrender and the Land of Earth's incorporation into the Land of Whirlpools sparked debate and protests across the Shinobi World.
  • Mingyue Takenaka asked Takenaka Kaguya whether the unrest would cause problems, and he told her that change required bloodshed and sacrifice.

Ch. 371Unification War, Kumogakure's Panic

Takenaka Kaguya prepared Uzushiogakure for its Unification War, ordering the arrest of protesters and assembling a surprise attack unit. In Kumogakure, Ay learned Uzushiogakure was targeting the Land of Lightning and sought allies, but Mabui argued that Konoha had never been its ally.

  • Muge Takenaka offered to kill the protesters, but Yamatori Fei proposed arresting them, executing the ringleaders, and sending the rest to work in the mines; Takenaka Kaguya entrusted him with the operation.
  • Takenaka Kaguya warned Mingyue Takenaka to prepare for war against the Land of Lightning and ordered invitations sent to Sasori, Pakura, Nagato, Konan, Yahiko, and Kisame Hoshigaki.
  • Takenaka Kaguya ordered Kagami Uchiha to lead a surprise attack unit and cooperate with Mingyue Takenaka in the coming war.
  • Several days later, Ay learned from Mabui that Uzushiogakure had declared a Unification War and stationed troops along the Land of Lightning border.
  • Mabui urged Ay to find allies quickly, and he questioned whether any villages would help; she replied that Konoha had never been Uzushiogakure's ally.

Ch. 372Sasori of the Red Sands' Admiration, Many of the Dead Return to Life

Mabui and Sasori of the Red Sands concluded that Uzushiogakure’s unification plan would force the other villages to choose between submission and resistance, while the Fourth Raikage prepared an alliance and Sasori declared that Sunagakure would attend Takenaka Kaguya’s talks. Reports then revealed that powerful figures from the past had returned from the dead across the hidden villages, and Takenaka Kaguya recognized Hagoromo Otsutsuki’s involvement.

  • Mabui persuaded the Fourth Raikage Ay that Konoha and the other villages could not remain Uzushiogakure’s allies, so Ay invited them to discuss resistance and ordered Kumogakure to prepare for war.
  • Chiyo and Ebizo urged Sasori of the Red Sands to consider Sunagakure’s interests before accepting Uzushiogakure’s invitation, but Sasori said resistance was futile and insisted the village would attend.
  • Rasa arrived with Gaara and argued that the villages could form an alliance against Uzushiogakure, but Sasori attacked him and dismissed the plan as hopeless.
  • An Anbu report said Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and Izuna Uchiha had returned from the dead, shocking everyone in Sasori’s office.
  • Kisame Hoshigaki saw four former Mizukage in Kirigakure, while Ay was reunited with Kumogakure’s first three Raikage.
  • Takenaka Kaguya read reports of the dead returning across the villages and laughed, identifying Hagoromo Otsutsuki as the source of the surprise.

Ch. 373Avatars Descend on Every Village, Main Body Arrives at Konoha

Takenaka Kaguya split into four powerful avatars and sent them to confront Kumogakure, Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure while his main body headed for Konohagakure. There, Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and Konoha’s other revived shinobi prepared to face him as the Black Divine Dragon arrived.

  • Mingyue Takenaka warned Takenaka Kaguya that the revived village powerhouses threatened Uzushiogakure’s Unification War, but he welcomed the return of worthy opponents.
  • Takenaka Kaguya created four avatars and assigned them to Kumogakure, Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure.
  • Takenaka Kaguya reassured Mingyue Takenaka that he would handle the revived shinobi, then transformed into a Black Divine Dragon and flew toward Konohagakure.
  • Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, Tobirama Senju, Namikaze Minato, Tsunade, and Konoha’s leaders discussed their revival and prepared for Takenaka Kaguya’s arrival.
  • Takenaka Kaguya appeared above Konohagakure as its barrier rose, and Hashirama Senju acknowledged that the village would oppose Uzushiogakure’s bid to unify the Shinobi World.
  • Madara Uchiha urged Hashirama Senju to stop talking and fight Takenaka Kaguya.

Ch. 374Conqueror's Haki Clears the Field

Takenaka Kaguya transformed into his Human-Dragon Form and unleashed Conqueror's Haki, knocking out nearly everyone in Konohagakure. As the surviving ninja surrounded him, he rejected Hashirama Senju's belief that he intended to unify the Shinobi World for peace.

  • Madara Uchiha and Tobirama Senju prepared to fight Takenaka Kaguya, while Namikaze Minato struggled with guilt and resolved to defend Konohagakure.
  • Takenaka Kaguya learned through Observation Haki that the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, had resurrected Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and others.
  • Takenaka Kaguya transformed into his Human-Dragon Form and released Conqueror's Haki, causing most of Konoha's people to collapse.
  • The surviving ninja, including Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, and Naruto Namikaze, formed an encirclement around Takenaka Kaguya.
  • Takenaka Kaguya recalled his old discussion with Hashirama Senju about unification, then declared that he had never wanted to bring peace to the Shinobi World.

Ch. 375War Begins, White Fang of the Leaf Killed in One Move

Takenaka Kaguya rejected Hashirama Senju’s plea for peace and demanded that Konoha submit to Uzushiogakure, prompting the village’s leaders to prepare for battle. As Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha revealed their powers, Takenaka Kaguya killed Hatake Sakumo in one move, leaving Kakashi devastated.

  • Takenaka Kaguya refused to make peace, and Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Madara Uchiha prepared to fight him.
  • Takenaka Kaguya transformed with Shikotsumyaku, Armament Haki, and Natural Energy, then demanded that Konoha merge into Uzushiogakure or resist.
  • Hashirama Senju entered Sage Mode and raised a forest, while Madara Uchiha manifested his Perfect Susanoo.
  • Tsunade summoned Katsuyu to evacuate villagers, and Jiraiya and Orochimaru summoned Gamabunta and Manda as Konoha’s fighters readied themselves.
  • Hatake Sakumo attacked Takenaka Kaguya with his Chakra Short Blade, but Takenaka Kaguya pierced his heart and killed him.
  • Kakashi cried out and tried to rush at Takenaka Kaguya, but Might Guy held him back as Hatake Sakumo said he regretted being unable to close the gap between them.

Ch. 376Terrifying Speed, Hashirama Senju Makes His Move

Takenaka Kaguya survived Hatake Sakumo’s Reverse Four-Symbols Sealing and killed him, prompting Hashirama Senju to attack with the Wood Golem. Takenaka Kaguya overwhelmed Namikaze Minato and evaded Hashirama’s blows, then launched a powerful slash at the Wood Golem’s head.

  • Hatake Sakumo activated the Reverse Four-Symbols Sealing in an attempt to take Takenaka Kaguya with him, but Takenaka Kaguya emerged unharmed and Hatake Sakumo died.
  • Takenaka Kaguya threw Hatake Sakumo’s body to Hatake Kakashi, who broke free from Might Guy and caught his father.
  • Hashirama Senju summoned the Sage Art: Wood Style: Wood Human Technique as Tobirama Senju and Namikaze Minato attacked Takenaka Kaguya, whose defense stopped their strikes.
  • Takenaka Kaguya used his speed and Advanced Observation Haki to outmaneuver Namikaze Minato, pierced his Rasengan hand with a Black Bone Spike, and punched him away.
  • Kushina caught the injured Namikaze Minato and warned Hashirama Senju that Takenaka Kaguya could predict his opponents’ actions.
  • Hashirama Senju increased the Wood Golem’s barrage, but Takenaka Kaguya cut through more than ten of its fists and sent a Rankyaku slash toward its head.

Ch. 377Annihilation? Reversal

Takenaka Kaguya overwhelmed Konoha’s strongest fighters with his awakened Hie Hie no Mi, freezing them before Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi confronted him. Itachi used Izanagi to reverse the apparent defeat and revive the fallen fighters, leaving Takenaka impressed by the Uchiha technique.

  • Takenaka Kaguya beheaded Hashirama Senju’s Wood Golem and wounded Madara Uchiha with powerful slashes.
  • Takenaka Kaguya froze Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha, Tobirama Senju, and the other Konoha fighters with his awakened Hie Hie no Mi.
  • Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha Itachi confronted Takenaka Kaguya, who warned them that genjutsu could not affect him.
  • Takenaka Kaguya repelled Itachi’s shuriken, tore out Shisui’s Mangekyō Sharingan, and absorbed Itachi’s Amaterasu flames.
  • Uchiha Itachi used Izanagi to reverse the outcome, reviving the frozen fighters and making Shisui’s stolen eyes disappear.
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