Recaps

Kaguya Otsutsuki told Senju Fujima about the Otsutsuki Clan, its rule over the Third Universe, and the sacrifice of its women to grow God Trees. After explaining why she killed her intended sacrificer and stayed sealed to hide from the clan, she suddenly tried to keep Senju Fujima from leaving.

• Kaguya Otsutsuki warned Senju Fujima against going to Otsutsuki Star and explained that God Tree Fruits granted immortality and power.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki described the eighteen-universe multiverse, the mysterious Heavenly King, and the Otsutsuki Clan's branch and main families.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki revealed that she had been chosen as a God Tree sacrifice, killed her intended sacrificer, and consumed the fruit herself.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki said she used the God Tree's power to give birth to Hagoromo and his brother, then remained sealed to conceal her presence from the Otsutsuki Clan.
• Senju Fujima prepared to leave, but Kaguya Otsutsuki suddenly moved to stop him and insisted he stay with her.

Kaguya Otsutsuki sealed Senju Fujima on the moon because she feared he might harm her sons, and he settled into her room while slowly absorbing the moon’s sealing chakra. After several days of following her around, Senju Fujima sealed her chakra, teased her, and smacked her butt before releasing her; Kaguya attacked him with All-Killing Ash Bones.

• Kaguya Otsutsuki sealed Senju Fujima on the moon, insisting he stay because he had harmed Hagoromo and she would protect her children.
• Senju Fujima accepted staying with Kaguya Otsutsuki and began sleeping in her room while absorbing the moon’s sealing chakra.
• Over the following days, Senju Fujima kept following Kaguya Otsutsuki into her room, irritating her with his constant company.
• After Kaguya Otsutsuki said he could do whatever he wanted, Senju Fujima embraced her, sealed her chakra, and smacked her butt while teasing her.
• Senju Fujima released Kaguya Otsutsuki, and she charged at him with All-Killing Ash Bones as he continued walking forward without defending himself.

Senju Fujima remained trapped with Kaguya Otsutsuki, slowly absorbing the seal while Hashirama Senju’s health declined in Konoha. After Tobirama Senju reported Fujima’s suspicious movements, Hashirama went to investigate and discovered Fujima preparing a takeover that would make him Second Hokage.

• Senju Fujima absorbed Kaguya Otsutsuki’s All-Killing Ash Bones and spent years with her, but after a year he had absorbed only about a tenth of her powerful seal.
• Hashirama Senju coughed blood and admitted that his battle with Madara Uchiha had drained his life force, though he believed he had thirty or forty years left.
• Tobirama Senju told Hashirama Senju that Senju Fujima had been leaving early and returning late, and that a ninja sent to follow him had disappeared.
• Hashirama Senju sent guards to locate Senju Fujima, then rushed to investigate his whereabouts.
• At Konoha’s Third Training Ground, Senju Fujima ordered a black-clad ninja to begin the operation that night, lure Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju away, and protect Tsunade and Tianxiang.

Senju Fujima concealed his activities from Hashirama, while Jiraiya enlisted Orochimaru to stage a rescue for Tsunade, who saw through the plan. A massive disturbance near Konoha then drew all three of them toward the outskirts.

• Hashirama found Senju Fujima at the training ground, questioned his recent absences, and decided to have someone watch him after sensing another person had been there.
• Jiraiya asked Orochimaru to transform and distract Tsunade so Jiraiya could pretend to rescue her and impress her.
• Orochimaru transformed and confronted Tsunade, but her kick sent him flying before Jiraiya arrived to play the hero.
• Tsunade recognized Orochimaru and realized the two had plotted together, while Jiraiya awkwardly tried to explain his presence.
• A powerful disturbance shook the area near Konoha, so Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru ran toward the village outskirts to investigate.

Senju Fujima challenged Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, claiming that forceful domination was the only way to secure lasting peace and demanding to take over as Hokage. As their battle spread across a vast forest, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru arrived and watched in shock, with Jiraiya restraining Tsunade from rushing into danger.

• Senju Fujima told Hashirama Senju that his era and ideals were over, then declared that he would lead the Ninja World toward peace by force.
• Senju Fujima unleashed Wood Release and Sage Art, and Hashirama Senju countered with his own Wood Release as their forests clashed.
• Senju Fujima used sealing techniques against Tobirama Senju, who escaped with Flying Thunder God and counterattacked with Water Release.
• Senju Fujima created a Wood Human Clone to fight Tobirama Senju while he focused on Hashirama Senju.
• Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru witnessed the battle, and Jiraiya held Tsunade back when she tried to rush toward it.

Senju Fujima and Hashirama Senju clashed over Fujima’s plan to seize the Hokage seat and wage war, devastating Konoha. Tobirama Senju rescued Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, then returned to help Hashirama, whose failing health left the battle’s outcome uncertain.

• Tsunade tried to rush toward the battle, but Jiraiya and Orochimaru stopped her from putting herself in danger.
• Hashirama Senju and Senju Fujima unleashed True Several Thousand Hands and exchanged Top Transformed Buddha attacks, destroying Konoha’s barrier and surrounding buildings.
• Tobirama Senju sensed Tsunade and used Flying Thunder God to rescue her, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru from the shockwaves.
• Tobirama Senju told Tsunade that her father had rebelled to become Hokage and intended to seal Hashirama and Tobirama away; Tsunade refused to believe him.
• Tobirama Senju rushed to aid Hashirama, while Hashirama coughed blood and resolved to stop Senju Fujima before his failing body gave out.

Senju Fujima overpowered Hashirama Senju, but Tobirama Senju ambushed Fujima and pierced his heart. Hashirama pursued the fleeing Fujima, leaving Tobirama the Hokage’s position and a necklace for Tsunade.

• Senju Fujima and his clone attacked Hashirama Senju together, and Fujima knocked Hashirama’s True Several Thousand Hands down.
• Jiraiya stopped Tsunade from rushing to the battlefield, knocked her unconscious, and left with her while Orochimaru followed.
• Tobirama Senju used a Flying Thunder God mark on Fujima’s clone to appear behind Fujima and stab him in the chest.
• Fujima struck Tobirama away and fled, while Hashirama pursued him despite Tobirama’s warning that his heart had been pierced.
• Hashirama gave Tobirama a necklace for Tsunade, said he was leaving the village to him as the Second Hokage, and chased after Fujima.

Senju Fujima fled from Hashirama Senju and absorbed chakra from a desert altar, while the real Senju Fujima escaped Kaguya Otsutsuki's sealing space and was pulled away by a beam of light. After Tenshiki Otsutsuki arrived on Earth seeking revenge for his younger brother, a powerful presence approached Konoha.

• Senju Fujima ran from Hashirama Senju into a desert town and leaped into a chakra pool at an altar.
• Hashirama Senju collapsed after trying to stop him, and Konoha ninja carried him away as Senju Fujima absorbed the altar's chakra.
• The real Senju Fujima emerged from Kaguya Otsutsuki's sealing space after eight years and promised not to harm Hagoromo and the others.
• A pillar of light struck Senju Fujima and whisked him away, leaving Kaguya Otsutsuki to return to the moon.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki arrived from space to avenge his younger brother and claimed he would take Earth's chakra and Ten-Tails.
• Someone sensed a powerful figure approaching Konoha.

Madara Uchiha, Hashirama Senju, and Konoha’s leaders sensed Tenshiki Otsutsuki’s overwhelming chakra and mobilized to protect the village. As civilians were evacuated, Madara and another powerful fighter approached Tenshiki, who suspected they had killed his younger brother, Jishiki Otsutsuki.

• Madara Uchiha sensed Tenshiki Otsutsuki’s aura, sent Uchiha Tenshi back to the clan, and went to confront the intruder.
• Hashirama Senju returned Tsunade to Mito Uzumaki and Shizuka Uchiha, warned them of the danger, and headed toward Tenshiki.
• Senju Fujima’s clone estimated that Tenshiki was beyond the Six Paths realm and worried that even Hashirama and the others might struggle against him.
• Tobirama Senju ordered Konoha’s shinobi to evacuate the civilians into alternate worlds while Izuna Uchiha went to investigate.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki sensed two powerful opponents approaching and suspected they had killed Jishiki Otsutsuki.

Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha faced Tenshiki Otsutsuki, who came to avenge his younger brother Jishiki Otsutsuki and proved far stronger than either of them. As the battle threatened the Ninja World, Tenshiki unleashed an invisible attack that Hashirama and Madara sensed but could not see.

• Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha confronted Tenshiki Otsutsuki, who asked whether they had killed Jishiki Otsutsuki and why they possessed powerful Otsutsuki bloodlines.
• After Madara Uchiha confirmed Jishiki Otsutsuki's death, Tenshiki Otsutsuki attacked them with his Wheel-Destroying Sword Slash.
• Hashirama Senju countered with Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, but Tenshiki's blade shattered it and wounded him.
• Madara Uchiha used Six Paths Mode and his Limbo techniques as the three fought in midair, shaking the Ninja World and prompting people to evacuate Konoha's villagers.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki destroyed Madara Uchiha's four Susanoo shadows and dismissed both opponents as he prepared Reincarnation Rotation Wave.
• Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha sensed an invisible attack approaching and braced themselves to move.

Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju fought Tenshiki Otsutsuki, whose strange sound-based ability and superior taijutsu overwhelmed them. Hashirama opened six of the Eight Inner Gates and sent Tenshiki crashing away, then forced Tobirama Senju back to Konoha while the battle continued.

• Tenshiki Otsutsuki used a sound-based ocular technique that injured Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki outmatched Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju in taijutsu, eventually grabbing both by the throat.
• Hashirama Senju opened six of the Eight Inner Gates, broke free, and struck Tenshiki Otsutsuki with a rapid barrage that sent him crashing through the forest.
• Tobirama Senju arrived, but Hashirama Senju ordered him to leave the battlefield.
• Hashirama Senju used a black hole to send Tobirama Senju back to the Hokage Office, where Tobirama watched the battle with worry.

Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju fought Tenshiki Otsutsuki, who ate a red fruit and transformed into Heavenly Dragon Mode, becoming vastly stronger. Hashirama opened the Gate of Death to challenge him, but was overwhelmed, and the chapter ended as Madara prepared to open the Eighth Gate himself.

• Madara Uchiha opened the Sixth Gate and joined Hashirama Senju in relentlessly attacking Tenshiki Otsutsuki.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki ate a red fruit and activated Heavenly Dragon Mode, dramatically increasing his power.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki swiftly struck Madara Uchiha and sent him crashing into a vast crater.
• Hashirama Senju opened the Gate of Death and attacked Tenshiki Otsutsuki with Night Guy.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki fought Hashirama Senju as a white dragon, and their battle devastated the surrounding region before he sent Hashirama flying.
• Madara Uchiha announced that he would open the Eighth Gate, the Gate of Death.

Tenshiki Otsutsuki defeated and restrained Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, then captured Senju Fujima's clone and pulled Tie Kui toward him. A golden-haired man struck with a Super Massive Rasenshuriken as a diversion and rescued Tie Kui, while Fujima's true body remained away from the battlefield.

• Tenshiki Otsutsuki overwhelmed Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, sealed their chakra with crimson Wood Release, and pinned them to a tree with chakra rods.
• Senju Fujima's clone appeared and tried to stall Tenshiki Otsutsuki by claiming his true body had consumed a Primeval Tree Fruit.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki seized Fujima's clone, while Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha urged it to dispel itself and warn Fujima's true body.
• Tie Kui appeared and opened her Rinnegan, but Tenshiki Otsutsuki used suction to pull her toward him.
• A golden-haired man attacked Tenshiki Otsutsuki with a Sage Art Super Massive Rasenshuriken, then used the distraction to rescue Tie Kui and disappear.

Tie Kui returned to fight Tenshiki Otsutsuki, who captured her and drained Senju Fujima’s clone. Tenmon rescued her by taking her place, and as Tenshiki absorbed his chakra, Tie Kui realized she loved Tenmon and attacked Tenshiki in fury.

• Tie Kui returned to face Tenshiki Otsutsuki, but he struck her down and captured her after her Rinnegan ability failed.
• Tenmon used his Rinnegan to exchange places with Tie Kui, freeing her and putting himself in Tenshiki’s grasp.
• As Tenshiki drained Tenmon’s chakra, Tie Kui realized her feelings for him and heard him say he wanted to see her smile.
• Tie Kui hurled black rods at Tenshiki to make him release Tenmon and Senju Fujima, and Tenshiki turned to attack her.

Senju Fujima returned from the Third Universe after learning that Tenshiki Otsutsuki had invaded Konoha and was draining Tenmon Namikaze’s chakra. He arrived above Tenshiki, who recognized him as the original of the Wood Clone he had destroyed and was shocked by his strength.

• Tenshiki Otsutsuki crushed Senju Fujima’s Wood Clone, sent Tie Kui crashing into a distant hill, and began absorbing Tenmon Namikaze’s chakra.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Black Zetsu sensed Tenshiki’s immense power and discussed how his attack might help them eliminate the Senju Clan and Konoha.
• Senju Fujima returned from the Third Universe, received his clone’s memories, and learned that Tenshiki had invaded while he was away.
• Senju Fujima reflected that Tie Kui and Tenmon Namikaze had found each other and hoped she had moved on from her feelings for him.
• Tenshiki explained that he intended to absorb everyone’s chakra, gather the Ten-Tails, and use it to reach greater power.
• Senju Fujima appeared above Tenshiki and mocked him, prompting Tenshiki to recognize him as the original body of the clone and question his strength.

Senju Fujima rescued Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, then fought Tenshiki Otsutsuki after he transformed and revealed overwhelming strength. Fujima activated Kurama Mode and continued battling him, ending the chapter as Tenshiki suddenly grew enormous and struck Fujima.

• Senju Fujima freed Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha from their Wood Release bindings and faced Tenshiki Otsutsuki.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki attacked Fujima, but Fujima blocked his punch and deflected his red weapons.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki transformed, greatly increasing his size and chakra, while Tenmon Namikaze vanished to search for Tie Kui.
• Senju Fujima activated Kurama Mode and exchanged blows with Tenshiki Otsutsuki across the sky and ground.
• Senju Fujima charged with an Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan, but Tenshiki Otsutsuki grew massive and struck him with a fist.

Senju Fujima fought Tenshiki Otsutsuki in Supergravity Space, but their attacks destroyed the space and sent them into outer space. When Fujima unleashed a massive barrage of Rasenshuriken, Tenshiki fled through a black hole, leaving Fujima to realize the Ninja World's secret could no longer stay hidden.

• Tenshiki Otsutsuki enlarged himself and knocked Senju Fujima away, so Fujima answered with a giant combination of Wood Release, Susanoo, and Kurama chakra.
• Hashirama Senju warned Fujima that their battle could destroy the world, and Fujima dragged Tenshiki into Supergravity Space.
• Fujima and Tenshiki exchanged hundreds of blows until their attacks shattered the space and blasted them into outer space.
• Tenshiki recognized Fujima's strength and grew wary, while Fujima introduced himself and prepared a massive Rasenshuriken attack.
• Tenshiki fled through a black hole, and Fujima was stunned that his opponent had run away.

Senju Fujima sent thousands of Wood Clones to explore the universe and entered a black hole, while Tenshiki Otsutsuki escaped and sought another God Tree Fruit. With Senju Fujima gone and Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha weakened, Black Zetsu proposed that Hiruzen attack Konoha.

• Senju Fujima decided to seek ways to strengthen himself and the Ninja World, then dispatched thousands of Wood Clones across the universe and entered a black hole.
• Tenshiki Otsutsuki escaped to an unknown planet, feared Senju Fujima, and resolved to find another God Tree Fruit before fleeing again.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki sensed Tenshiki Otsutsuki arrive and leave, then concluded the moon was no longer safe for her and her son.
• Black Zetsu sent White Zetsu to report that Senju Fujima had left with Tenshiki Otsutsuki and that Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were badly weakened.
• Black Zetsu told Hiruzen that the moment was right to attack Konoha and suggested sealing or killing Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered Black Zetsu to mobilize his White Zetsu forces and prepared to kill Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha. After Senju Fujima returned from killing Tenshiki Otsutsuki, Hiruzen disguised himself as Fujima and stabbed Hashirama and Madara, leaving them dying and blind.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi told Black Zetsu to deploy more than a hundred thousand White Zetsu and alert his Konoha subordinates.
• Senju Fujima returned and told Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha that he had killed Tenshiki Otsutsuki.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi approached Hashirama Senju while disguised as Senju Fujima, then stabbed Hashirama and Madara through their hearts.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed his disguise and said he hated Hashirama for denying him the Senju name, status, and a woman he felt had been taken from him.
• Madara Uchiha tried to use Izanagi, but Hiruzen Sarutobi had already taken his and Hashirama’s eyes and crushed them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi killed Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, then sealed Tobirama Senju in a massive stone sphere and sent him into space. Hiruzen declared that he would rule the Ninja World and destroy the world.

• Tenmon Namikaze found Tie Kui alive beneath the rubble, and she realized she loved him before he carried her to the hospital.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi killed Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha and absorbed their chakra.
• Tobirama Senju sensed his brother and Madara weakening, hurried to the battlefield, and found their bodies.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi pretended to grieve and called Tobirama Senju Dad before stabbing him with black rods and sealing his chakra.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi used Planetary Devastation to launch Tobirama Senju into space inside a huge stone sphere, forming a second moon.

Hiruzen Sarutobi unleashed the God Tree and Infinite Tsukuyomi, taking control of Konoha as his followers attacked the village’s Six Paths-level ninja. Mito Uzumaki evacuated Shizuka Uchiha, Tsunade, and others while Hiruzen celebrated his victory and claimed the Ninja World for himself.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi caused the God Tree to erupt through Konoha, and Interrogation Division ninja ambushed the Six Paths-level defenders.
• The surviving Konoha ninja escaped through a spatial passage while the Interrogation Division moved to seize the village.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi cast Infinite Tsukuyomi, trapping people without the Rinnegan and drawing their chakra into the God Tree.
• Senju Clan guards warned Shizuka Uchiha that Konoha was under attack, and Mito Uzumaki arranged to evacuate the household and Fujima's subordinates.
• Mito Uzumaki used a black hole to take Shizuka Uchiha and little Tsunade away from Konoha.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi celebrated his rule as an ally praised him for defeating Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha and sealing Tobirama Senju.

Hiruzen Sarutobi learned that Konoha’s surprise attack had killed hundreds of Six Paths-level fighters, while Black Zetsu secretly planned to betray him. As Lord Fujima faced danger, Yamakimine, Kimi-Tenzoku, and Might Je left their families behind to join the battle, and Sakumo’s father prepared him for his own departure.

• Black Zetsu reported that at least three hundred Six Paths-level individuals had been killed and that the Senju Clan’s territory was empty, while Hiruzen Sarutobi dismissed the missing clan as unimportant.
• Yamakimine handed Orochimaru to Hyuga Tenkui and left to protect Lord Fujima, asking the Senju Clan guards to keep his family safe.
• Kimi-Tenzoku told Terumi Xi to flee with their child, Tianhang, and left for the battle despite her tearful protest.
• Might Je reassured Rainfall that he would return, then vanished to join the fighting.
• Sakumo’s father told his three-year-old son that he had to protect Mommy and the clan while he went on a distant mission.

Hatake Qixi left for the battlefield after promising his son Sakumo that he would return safely. As Tianxiang Uzumaki and the others headed toward the God Tree, Yamakimine fused the Nine Tailed Beasts with his Susanoo and became the Ten-Tails jinchuriki, marveling at his new power.

• Hatake Qixi promised Sakumo and Hatake Tianqi that he would return safely, then left for the battlefield.
• Tianxiang Uzumaki joined Jun Tianze and Might Je, determined to protect what Senju Fujima cared about.
• The group headed toward the God Tree with their awakened Rinnegan or Tenseigan.
• Yamakimine summoned the Nine Tailed Beasts and absorbed their chakra into his complete-body Susanoo.
• Yamakimine absorbed the Susanoo as a vessel for the fused beasts, became the Ten-Tails jinchuriki, and entered Six Paths Mode.

Tianxiang Uzumaki, Hatake Qixi, Might Je, and Jun Tianze confronted Hiruzen Sarutobi beneath the God Tree after discovering he had killed Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha. Their combined attacks destroyed the God Tree and wounded Hiruzen, who retaliated with a massive Wood Release technique.

• Tianxiang Uzumaki and the others found Hiruzen Sarutobi absorbing chakra beneath the God Tree, with Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha's bodies nearby.
• Hatake Qixi attacked Hiruzen Sarutobi, but Hiruzen appeared behind him and kicked him through a hill.
• Might Je opened the Sixth and Seventh Gates and struck Hiruzen Sarutobi with Morning Peacock and Daytime Tiger.
• Hatake Qixi, Jun Tianze, and Tianxiang Uzumaki joined Might Je in attacking Hiruzen, destroying the God Tree and leaving Hiruzen bloodied.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi summoned Wood Release—Deep Forest Emergence and Sage Art—True Several Thousand Hands, preparing to kill them.

Might Je opened the Gate of Death and struck Hiruzen Sarutobi, who transformed into a Ten-Tails jinchūriki and trapped the four fighters in a lightning-filled space. They shattered the space with their combined attacks, but Hiruzen retaliated by sealing them in another realm beneath a falling mountain.

• Might Je opened the Eighth Gate, charged through Hiruzen Sarutobi’s wooden hands, and punched him away from the Buddha statue.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi activated Six Paths Mode, healed his injuries, and trapped the four fighters in a cramped space filled with purple-black lightning.
• Hatake Qixi, Jun Tianze, Tianxiang Uzumaki, and Might Je attacked Hiruzen Sarutobi and cracked his space despite being unable to escape with their ocular powers.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi intensified the lightning, but the fighters’ attacks collided with his and shattered the space, injuring all five of them.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi used Sumeru Realm to trap the four fighters again, and they saw a massive mountain falling toward them.