Chapter Summaries

Takenaka Kaguya left Uzushiogakure to help protect Tobirama Senju after Hiruzen Sarutobi warned of a possible assassination. Madara Uchiha, who planned to avenge Izuna by killing Tobirama, learned Takenaka was heading to the Land of Fields and considered how to keep him from intervening.

• Takenaka Kaguya agreed with Chen Long that Konoha might face danger and flew toward Kumogakure's headquarters in the Land of Fields.
• Madara Uchiha heard from White Zetsu that Kumogakure planned to assassinate Tobirama Senju and declared that he would avenge Izuna.
• White Zetsu warned Madara that Takenaka Kaguya was already on his way, forcing Madara to reconsider his plan.
• Madara Uchiha admitted that his newly evolved Rinnegan was not yet at full power and asked Black Zetsu how he would fare against Takenaka.
• Black Zetsu advised Madara to delay Takenaka rather than fight him directly, so Kinkaku and Ginkaku could attack Tobirama with the Nine-Tails' chakra and the Sage of Six Paths' five divine artifacts.

Madara Uchiha arranged for Kinkaku and Ginkaku to kill Tobirama Senju, while Takenaka Kaguya rushed to stop the assassination and uncovered Madara’s involvement. At the peace treaty meeting, Kinkaku and Ginkaku attacked Tobirama and the Second Raikage, mortally wounding the Raikage as Tobirama narrowly avoided a direct hit.

• Madara Uchiha told Black Zetsu to ensure Kinkaku and Ginkaku killed Tobirama Senju and promised to keep Takenaka Kaguya from interfering.
• Takenaka Kaguya found and killed the White Zetsu monitoring him, then used Advanced Observation Haki to learn that Madara Uchiha was involved.
• Madara Uchiha ordered the remaining White Zetsu to hide along Takenaka Kaguya’s route and wait for him.
• Tobirama Senju warned his guards that the Kumogakure camp felt suspicious before meeting the Second Raikage, Kinkaku, and Ginkaku.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku attacked during the treaty signing; Kinkaku only cut Tobirama Senju’s skin, while Ginkaku pierced the Second Raikage through the back.

Kinkaku and Ginkaku attacked the Second Raikage during treaty talks, forcing Tobirama Senju to retreat with his guards as they pursued him. Meanwhile, Takenaka Kaguya confronted Madara Uchiha and endured his Shinra Tensei with only a minor injury, leaving Madara wary of his strength.

• Kinkaku and Ginkaku ambushed the Second Raikage, and the wounded Raikage blamed Uchiha Madara before dying.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku unleashed Nine-Tails Chakra and pursued Tobirama Senju, who used the Flying Thunder God Technique to protect his retreating subordinates.
• Takenaka Kaguya appeared before Madara Uchiha, mocked his changed demeanor, and challenged his confidence in the Rinnegan.
• Madara Uchiha struck Takenaka Kaguya with Shinra Tensei, sending him through numerous trees.
• Takenaka Kaguya stood with only a little blood at his mouth, and Madara Uchiha grew wary of his physical strength.

Takenaka Kaguya overwhelmed Madara Uchiha in their forest battle, countering his Rinnegan techniques and mocking his lack of strength. Madara, wounded and humiliated, angrily insisted that he was Madara Uchiha.

• Takenaka Kaguya struck Madara Uchiha in the chest and sent him crashing through the trees, leaving Madara badly injured.
• Madara Uchiha used Bansho Ten'in to pull Takenaka Kaguya closer, then tried Shinra Tensei, but Takenaka Kaguya planted his feet and resisted both forces.
• Madara Uchiha used Limbo: Border Jail to attack Takenaka Kaguya with two shadows, but Takenaka Kaguya knocked them away with punches and a kick.
• Madara Uchiha suffered the injuries reflected from his shadows and demanded to know how Takenaka Kaguya had seen through the technique.
• Takenaka Kaguya called Madara Uchiha too weak, and Madara angrily declared his name.

Takenaka Kaguya froze and shattered Madara Uchiha’s Perfect Susanoo, then spared him for an old favor and flew toward the location Hiruzen Sarutobi had given him. Elsewhere, Tobirama Senju chose Hiruzen Sarutobi as the next Hokage and urged him to protect and prepare the village’s next generation.

• Madara Uchiha formed his Perfect Susanoo and challenged Takenaka Kaguya, who offered to spare him if he stepped aside.
• Takenaka Kaguya used his Hie Hie no Mi power to freeze Madara Uchiha’s Susanoo and shatter it with Armament Haki.
• Takenaka Kaguya spared the frozen Madara Uchiha in repayment for an earlier favor, transformed into a Black Divine Dragon, and flew toward the location Hiruzen Sarutobi had provided.
• Madara Uchiha broke free from the ice, watched Takenaka Kaguya depart, and vanished into the earth.
• Tobirama Senju warned Shimura Danzō to set aside personal grudges and told Hiruzen Sarutobi to protect those who trusted the village and prepare them for the next era.
• Tobirama Senju announced that Hiruzen Sarutobi would become Hokage the following day.

Tobirama Senju entrusted Hiruzen Sarutobi with becoming the Third Hokage, then stayed behind to fight Kinkaku, Ginkaku, and their troops. As Tobirama’s Flying Thunder God kunai were removed from the battlefield, he challenged the brothers’ belief that he depended on the technique.

• Tobirama Senju named Hiruzen Sarutobi as the next Hokage and told the guards to entrust Konoha to him.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi led the guards back to Konoha’s main camp while Takenaka Kaguya followed Tobirama Senju to help him.
• Kinkaku struck Tobirama Senju in the chest, but Tobirama recovered enough to evade Ginkaku’s Shichiseiken attack and counter.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku’s troops used Earth Release to remove or bury Tobirama Senju’s marked kunai, limiting his Flying Thunder God destinations.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku taunted Tobirama Senju over the technique’s weakness, and Tobirama challenged them to fight him without it.

Tobirama Senju used the Sword of the Thunder God to defeat Kinkaku and Ginkaku’s remaining subordinates, then fought the brothers with his Flying Thunder God Technique unavailable. The chapter ended as Kinkaku sent a lightning dragon through the mist toward Tobirama Senju.

• Tobirama Senju explained what he had learned about Kinkaku and Ginkaku’s Five Treasured Tools and drew the Sword of the Thunder God.
• Tobirama Senju wounded Kinkaku and killed three Elite Jonin while Ginkaku helped protect his brother.
• Tobirama Senju dodged Kinkaku’s Seven-Star Sword, killed the brothers’ last subordinate, and faced the brothers alone.
• Kinkaku unleashed a massive Bashōsen fire attack, which Tobirama Senju countered with Water Release: Water Formation Wall.
• Kinkaku sent a lightning dragon through the resulting mist, and Tobirama Senju answered with Water Release: Water Severing Wave.

Tobirama Senju wounded the Gold and Silver Brothers with Water Release techniques and trapped them in Darkness Genjutsu, but his attempt to finish them at close range backfired. Kinkaku and Ginkaku burned him with the Bashōsen, leaving Tobirama badly injured as Takenaka Kaguya watched from above.

• Takenaka Kaguya watched as Tobirama Senju used Water Severing Wave to cut off one of Ginkaku’s horns and follow-up water jets to attack the brothers.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku combined the Bashōsen’s wind with Ginkaku’s Fire Release, but Tobirama extinguished their attack with Great Waterfall Technique and swept them into the water.
• Tobirama cast Darkness Genjutsu to blind the brothers, then rushed them with the Sword of the Thunder God instead of attacking from a distance.
• Ginkaku blocked Tobirama’s sword with the Shichiseiken while Kinkaku swung the Bashōsen, engulfing both fighters in flames and badly burning Tobirama.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku mocked Tobirama for attacking at close range, and Tobirama admitted that he had been careless as Takenaka Kaguya watched.

Takenaka Kaguya rescued the gravely wounded Tobirama Senju by killing the Gold and Silver Brothers with Bolo Breath, then followed Tobirama as he left. At Konoha’s main camp, Hiruzen Sarutobi reported that Tobirama had stayed behind to hold off the enemy, leaving the gathered leaders stunned.

• The Gold and Silver Brothers charged at Tobirama Senju, but Takenaka Kaguya transformed into the Black Divine Dragon and burned them to ashes with Bolo Breath.
• Takenaka Kaguya collected the Five Treasured Tools, mocked Tobirama Senju, and received his thanks for saving him and previously helping his elder brother.
• Tobirama Senju left, and Takenaka Kaguya followed while reflecting that he wanted to keep Tobirama and Madara Uchiha alive as sources of interest.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to Konoha’s main camp and tearfully reported that Tobirama Senju had stayed behind to cover the retreat from Kinkaku, Ginkaku, and their elite troops.
• Torifu Akimichi asked what had happened, and Hiruzen Sarutobi explained that the peace treaty with Kumogakure had not been finalized before Tobirama stayed to fight.

At Konoha’s main camp, Kagami Uchiha reported that Tobirama Senju had stayed behind to fight the Gold and Silver Brothers, prompting the Ninja to debate sending reinforcements. Hiruzen Sarutobi weighed the threat to his succession against the chance to aid his Sensei, then took command and proposed marching on Kumogakure instead.

• Kagami Uchiha told the assembled Ninja that Tobirama Senju had stayed behind to cover their retreat and fight the Gold and Silver Brothers and their elite troops.
• Torifu Akimichi and the Nara Clan head urged the camp to send people to support Tobirama Senju, and many Jonin agreed.
• Shimura Danzō argued that it was probably too late to help, while Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura backed him and cited the Gold and Silver Brothers’ strength and legendary tools.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi realized that Tobirama Senju’s return could threaten his appointment as Third Hokage and considered the ambitions of Danzō, Torifu, and Kagami.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi declared himself the temporary leader and proposed marching to Kumogakure’s border to avenge Tobirama Senju and cripple Kumogakure.

Takenaka Kaguya kept Tobirama Senju hidden while Hiruzen Sarutobi and his allies made their choice, letting Tobirama witness his disciples’ scheming. Tobirama recognized their failings and mourned what had become of the Will of Fire as Kagami Uchiha left to find him.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura agreed, while Kagami Uchiha slipped away to meet Tobirama Senju.
• Takenaka Kaguya revealed that he had brought Tobirama Senju to headquarters and kept him there to watch the proceedings.
• Takenaka Kaguya criticized Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō, citing the deaths and crimes he believed they had caused or enabled.
• Takenaka Kaguya told Tobirama Senju that Kagami Uchiha still showed the Will of Fire, and Tobirama acknowledged his disciples’ failings with sorrow.
• Takenaka Kaguya let Tobirama Senju go, warning him to choose a better successor when he selected the Third Hokage.

Takenaka Kaguya helped Tobirama Senju return safely to Konoha, then tracked down Kagami Uchiha and told him his teacher had survived. Takenaka Kaguya and Kagami Uchiha shared wine by a stream, where Kagami asked why Takenaka had sought him out.

• Takenaka Kaguya thanked Tobirama Senju, left the camp, and the barrier disappeared.
• A Yamanaka Clan sensory Ninja detected Tobirama Senju's Chakra, and Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others welcomed him back to camp.
• Takenaka Kaguya found Kagami Uchiha traveling alone toward Kumogakure's main camp to reach his teacher.
• Takenaka Kaguya told Kagami Uchiha that he had saved Tobirama Senju and dealt with the Gold and Silver Brothers.
• Takenaka Kaguya and Kagami Uchiha stopped beside a stream, shared Cherry Blossom Wine, and Kagami asked why Takenaka had come to find him.

Takenaka Kaguya challenged Kagami Uchiha’s faith that the Uchiha clan and Konoha would prosper together, arguing that old grudges, Tobirama Senju’s distrust, and the Military Police Force were isolating the clan. Kagami’s certainty was shaken, and he asked Takenaka to reveal why he had come to see him.

• Takenaka Kaguya asked Kagami Uchiha what he thought of the Uchiha clan’s future, and Kagami said the clan would thrive alongside Konoha.
• Takenaka warned Kagami that the Uchiha could be destroyed and recounted the clan’s history of conflict with the Senju, Madara Uchiha’s departure and return, and Hashirama Senju’s death.
• Takenaka argued that Tobirama Senju had moved the Uchiha away from Konoha’s center because he distrusted them, but Kagami maintained that the Uchiha still had a bright future.
• Takenaka explained that the Uchiha’s control of the Konoha Military Police Force would breed resentment among civilians and other clans, leaving the Uchiha without allies.
• Kagami realized the danger Takenaka described, grew pale and shaken, then asked Takenaka to state his true purpose.

Takenaka Kaguya urged Kagami Uchiha to prepare an escape route for the Uchiha clan by moving some of its members to Uzushiogakure. Before leaving, Takenaka told Kagami he might have a chance to become Konoha’s Third Hokage or another high-ranking leader, leaving Kagami to return and discuss the Uchiha proposal with his clan head.

• Takenaka Kaguya proposed that the Uchiha clan send some of its members to Uzushiogakure as a safeguard, and Kagami Uchiha said he needed to consult the clan head.
• Kagami Uchiha asked whether Takenaka wanted the Uchiha Sharingan, but Takenaka dismissed the idea and said he had offered help to preserve the clan.
• Takenaka Kaguya told Kagami that Tobirama Senju might consider him for the Third Hokage position because Tobirama would not favor the companions who abandoned one another.
• Takenaka Kaguya advised Kagami not to tell Tobirama Senju about their meeting, then departed on the Black Divine Dragon.
• Kagami Uchiha watched Takenaka disappear and marveled at his power.

Takenaka Kaguya returned to Uzushiogakure and reunited with Kagura Uzumaki, while news spread that the Second Raikage had died and Ay had become the Third Raikage. After reading the report and discussing Ay’s strength, Takenaka left for Anbu headquarters.

• Takenaka Kaguya returned to his courtyard at dawn, where Kagura Uzumaki had waited up for him, and he carried her to bed.
• News spread that the Gold and Silver Brothers had killed the Second Raikage and vanished, and Ay became the Third Raikage.
• Ay ordered Kumogakure to search for the brothers and sent envoys to Konoha to negotiate peace, prompting Konoha to stand down.
• Kagura Uzumaki gave Takenaka a scroll reporting the Second Raikage’s death, and Takenaka said he had met Ay in the Land of Hot Water years earlier.
• Takenaka learned that Ashina Uzumaki had taken their daughter for the morning, then finished breakfast and headed to Anbu headquarters.

Takenaka Kaguya inspected the Anbu Reserve Unit’s training and ordered Zi Shu to start teaching the first batch the Rokushiki while recruiting a second batch. He returned to the village and found his daughter laughing with Ashina Uzumaki.

• Takenaka Kaguya visited the Anbu training ground and learned that the reserve members could train underwater to a depth of sixty meters.
• Takenaka Kaguya ordered Zi Shu to teach the first batch the Rokushiki and recruit thirty more candidates, mainly from Ninja Academy graduates and allied small families.
• Takenaka Kaguya explained that Uzushiogakure needed more trained Ninja to handle its growing mission commissions, and Zi Shu accepted the orders.
• Takenaka Kaguya returned to the village, visited Ashina Uzumaki, and sensed his daughter enjoying herself in Ashina’s courtyard.

Takenaka Kaguya learned that Madara Uchiha had attacked Konoha and left Tobirama Senju gravely wounded. As Mito Uzumaki treated Tobirama, he accepted that he was dying and asked her to summon Sarutobi and the others.

• Takenaka Kaguya received intelligence that Kirigakure had restarted its Seven Ninja Swordsmen Project and ordered continued surveillance.
• Several years later, Chen Long reported that Madara Uchiha had attacked Konoha, leaving Tobirama Senju near death after a battle involving Hashirama Senju.
• Takenaka Kaguya sent Lingyun to Konoha to find Kagami Uchiha and learn about the village's situation.
• Mito Uzumaki treated the badly wounded Tobirama Senju, but he told her that Madara Uchiha had destroyed his arms and severed his meridians.
• Tobirama Senju asked Mito Uzumaki to summon Sarutobi and the others so he could speak with them.

As Tobirama Senju neared death, he appointed Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Third Hokage and arranged positions for the others, while privately explaining why he could not choose Torifu Akimichi or Kagami Uchiha. He entrusted Mito Uzumaki with a copy of Konoha’s Ninjutsu to give Takenaka Kaguya for help against Madara Uchiha, then died and was mourned across Konoha.

• Mito Uzumaki brought Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, Torifu Akimichi, and Kagami Uchiha to Tobirama Senju as he prepared to choose a Third Hokage.
• Tobirama Senju appointed Hiruzen Sarutobi as Third Hokage, Shimura Danzō as Hokage Assistant, and the others as Konoha elders.
• After the disciples left, Tobirama Senju told Mito Uzumaki that he had chosen Hiruzen because appointing Torifu Akimichi would risk dividing Konoha.
• Tobirama Senju asked Mito Uzumaki to give Takenaka Kaguya a copy of Konoha’s Ninjutsu and seek his help against Madara Uchiha.
• Tobirama Senju died, and Mito Uzumaki arranged his funeral as Konoha mourned.
• In Uzushiogakure, Takenaka Kaguya watched a meteor cross the sky, drank from his gourd, and said, “Rest in peace!”

Takenaka Kaguya learned from Mito Uzumaki that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō wanted to erase the Senju of the Forest name, and he advised her to refuse. After offering to protect Konoha and discussing Madara Uchiha, Takenaka was asked about the strange fruit that had transformed him at the Valley of the End.

• Lingyun visited Kagami Uchiha to ask about Konoha, warned him that the Uchiha clan might suffer if his comrades gained power, and left after Kagami chose to wait and see.
• Takenaka Kaguya told Kagura Uzumaki he worried Madara Uchiha was pursuing a dangerous plan and considered searching for him.
• Mito Uzumaki brought Takenaka a copy of the Scroll of Sealing and Tobirama Senju's final words, then asked whether she should agree to Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō's plan to dissolve the remaining Senju of the Forest.
• Takenaka advised Mito to reject the plan, warned that Hiruzen and Danzō wanted to consolidate power, and promised to aid Konoha if it faced danger.
• Mito clarified that she was not asking Takenaka to attack Madara Uchiha and asked whether the strange fruit he ate at the Valley of the End had caused his transformation.

Takenaka Kaguya investigated the disappearance of his spies in Kirigakure and traveled there in secret. He met Kurama, who had become the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, while an unseen figure revealed that Takenaka had been lured away from Uzushiogakure.

• Mito Uzumaki asked Takenaka Kaguya about the strange fruit that had transformed him, and he concealed what he knew about it.
• Mito Uzumaki returned to Konoha after staying in Uzushiogakure for half a month.
• Takenaka Kaguya learned that the Si She Squad had vanished after reporting the deaths of Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu, and he suspected they had encountered a powerful enemy.
• Takenaka Kaguya left Lingyun to guard Uzushiogakure and flew toward Kirigakure as a Black Divine Dragon.
• A black figure emerged from the earth, mocked Madara Uchiha, and said it had succeeded in luring Takenaka Kaguya away.
• Takenaka Kaguya used Observation Haki Killer to avoid Kirigakure's sensory Ninja and met Kurama, discovering that he had become the Three-Tails Jinchuriki.