Arc 1The Fourth Gate

Nara Dan became Konoha’s first newly promoted Jonin in years, took charge of Kakashi’s team, and drew the attention of rival villages. By studying the Hyuga Clan’s Eight Inner Gates research, he broke…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Land of Wind Command

Nara Dan’s breakthrough drew the attention of Konoha’s clans and leaders as he taught the Immortal-Eating Technique, attracted political offers, and prepared for war. After granting Ino Rinya a new…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Dragon Vein Mission

Nara Dan faced Jiraiya, exposed spies, and traveled to the Land of Wind on Danzo’s mission while Hyuga Nana and her team were swept into Minato’s past. Future Nara Dan resolved the Dragon Vein crisis…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Sand and the Scroll

Nara Dan rescued Yakushi Nonō, defeated Sunagakure’s pursuers, and uncovered Sasori’s secrets before bringing him back to Konoha. There, Dan navigated clan and village politics, studied the Spirit…

Chapters 76–10125 summaries

Arc 5The Land of Wind Campaign

Nara Dan led Konoha’s forces against Sunagakure, survived Shukaku’s attacks, and defeated Chiyo’s giant puppet before forcing the Sand Ninja to accept his authority. As Konoha recalled him and other…

Chapters 102–12625 summaries

Arc 6The Mist War and Madara

Nara Dan crushed Iwagakure and Kirigakure’s forces, gained Samehada, and took Might Duy and Might Guy as students. After freeing Rin from Madara Uchiha’s control, Dan confronted Madara in his…

Chapters 127–15125 summaries

Arc 7The Fourth Hokage’s Rise

Nara Dan defeated Madara Uchiha, intervened in the conflict that killed Yahiko, and returned to Konoha as its war hero. After Danzo’s failed assassination and death, the Third named Dan his successor…

Chapters 152–17625 summaries

Arc 8The Kurta Clan Assault

Nara Dan became Fourth Hokage, reformed Konoha, and left the Ninja World to pursue greater power. In the Hunter World, he befriended Kurapika and confronted the Phantom Troupe after they attacked the…

Chapters 177–20125 summaries

Arc 9The Hunter Exam and Zoldyck Fall

Nara Dan destroyed the Phantom Troupe and the Zoldyck elders, advanced his cultivation, and entered the Hunter Exam to meet Netero. After Machi defeated Maha and seized Nanika, Nara Dan prepared to…

Chapters 202–22625 summaries

Arc 10The World Tree and New World

Nara Dan defeated Netero, entered the Dark Continent, and gained a World Tree seed that he used to create Meru. He then crossed into the One Piece World with her and joined Reiju’s voyage toward the…

Chapters 227–25125 summaries

Arc 11The Gaia Authority

Nara Dan attacked the World Government, survived Imu’s ultimate weapon, and learned that the Gaia Authority depended on the will of living beings. He returned to the Vinsmoke Family and set its forces…

Chapters 252–27625 summaries

Arc 12Divine Court’s North Sea War

Nara Dan formed the Divine Court with Dragon and the Vinsmoke Family, then led them into a war against the World Government. The battle in the North Sea continued as Meru held off the Admirals, while…

Chapters 277–30125 summaries

Arc 13The Divine Court’s Rise

Nara Dan helped the Divine Court defeat Imu and topple the World Government, then returned to the Ninja World and strengthened Konoha. When Madara and the Sage of Six Paths moved against him, Dan…

Chapters 302–32625 summaries

Arc 14Aizen and the Hollow Realm

Nara Dan freed Kaguya Otsutsuki, forged a Five-Village Alliance, and sent a fragment of his spirit into Soul Society, where he trained among Rukia, Renji, and Kira while studying Aizen’s power. After…

Chapters 327–35125 summaries

Arc 15The Hollow and the Quincy

Nara Dan grew stronger, intervened in Soul Society’s affairs, and used the Graduation Exam to confront Aizen’s White Hollow. After obtaining Yhwach’s blood, Dan stopped Renji’s Hollowfication and…

Chapters 352–37625 summaries

Arc 16The Third Division Captain

Nara Dan defeated Gin Ichimaru, became captain of the Third Division, and helped confront Aizen’s betrayal. After settling into his new role, he investigated noble schemes involving Ginjo Kugo and…

Chapters 377–40125 summaries

Arc 17Hueco Mundo Purge

After reviving Jushiro Ukitake and investigating the Spirit King's power, Nara Dan led a purge of Hueco Mundo while secretly advancing his own plans. Renji Abarai gained control of his Hollow power…

Chapters 402–42725 summaries

Arc 18The Quincy War Begins

Nara Dan prepared Aizen and Renji for the coming conflict while Yhwach regained his strength and joined forces with Aizen. As the Quincy invasion began, Yhwach killed Yamamoto, and Nara Dan revealed…

Chapters 428–45425 summaries