Chapter Summaries

Naruto and Sasuke learned how their new dragon bodies had changed them, while Kurama revealed that his transformation left behind an orb that could become a mindless Nine-Tails. After Naruto considered sealing it inside Kushina, he and Sasuke returned from the White Eye Space and saw five beams of light rise into the sky.

• Kurama explained that his new body could produce the chakra of other tailed beasts, but an orb containing his former power could still revive the Ten-Tails and would eventually become a violent, mindless Nine-Tails.
• Kurama urged Naruto to seal the orb inside a new Jinchuriki, and Naruto considered making Kushina its host while keeping her identity secret from the Akatsuki.
• Sasuke discovered that his soul could leave his dragon body and was stronger outside it because the Nine Transformations of the Sacred Dragon strengthened his soul.
• Naruto and Sasuke concluded that their cultivation techniques had merged their chakra into their bodies and strengthened Naruto's body and power of darkness.
• Naruto and Sasuke left the White Eye Space and felt overwhelming power as five beams of light shot into the sky.

The shinobi who completed the Five Guardian Giant Dragons’ soul inheritances converged on the Land of Iron for a Five Kage Summit about protecting the shinobi world. At the city gates, Naruto reunited with Hinata and drove off Sasuyoshi before heading inside to see Tsunade.

• The Fourth Raikage reunited with Minato, Darui, and C, and they set out for the Land of Iron while Naruto and the other leaders traveled there with their companions.
• Naruto arrived at the Land of Iron with the Third Tsuchikage, Kitsuchi, and Kurotsuchi, and the Third Tsuchikage said he wanted to meet Sasuke at the summit.
• At the city gates, Naruto embraced Hinata and mocked Sasuyoshi, who had been pestering her.
• Sasuyoshi ordered his samurai guards to attack Naruto, but Naruto knocked down all six and warned Sasuyoshi to stay away from Hinata.
• Princess Tamahime asked Naruto to spare her brother, and Naruto agreed before leaving with Hinata to see Tsunade.

Naruto reunited with Tsunade, Minato, and Kakashi in the Land of Iron and shared intelligence about the Demon Race’s invasion. As the Five Kage Summit approached, they prepared to seek unity among the villages and confront the Lucifer clan.

• Naruto told Hinata that she inspired him to change and promised to keep working toward changing himself and the world, and Hinata pledged to stay by his side.
• Kakashi explained that Obito felt responsible for Minato’s death, and Minato and Tsunade agreed that Konoha would welcome Obito back without blaming him.
• Naruto joined Tsunade, Minato, and Kakashi and learned that the Fourth Raikage and Obito had each received a Giant Dragon’s legacy.
• Naruto told Tsunade that he and Sasuke had investigated the Demon Race and encountered its powerful leaders, Christina Lucifer and Kallet Lucifer.
• The group agreed that the Five Kage Summit should focus on uniting the villages against the Lucifer clan and that they needed more intelligence about Christina and Kallet.

Danzo argued that Konoha should lead the Five Great Shinobi Villages’ alliance, but Tsunade and Minato opposed his coercive approach. After reuniting with Sasuke, Naruto learned that both of their Dragon bodies absorbed the chakra they produced, and Sasuke said he would ask Orochimaru to investigate.

• Danzo told Tsunade and Minato he intended to claim leadership of the Five Great Shinobi Villages’ alliance for Konoha, but they warned that his plan would cause conflict.
• Naruto escorted Hinata to her room, then met Sasuke with Princess Tamahime, Mei Terumi, Ao, and Chojuro outside the Daimyō Mansion.
• Naruto and Mei Terumi flirted and agreed to go on a date after the Five Kage Summit, leaving Sasuke and the others stunned.
• Naruto told Sasuke he could no longer generate chakra because his body absorbed it, and Sasuke said the same was happening to him because their Dragon bodies had not fully matured.
• Sasuke explained that they could use Sage Mode or chakra supplied from an outside source, and promised to have Orochimaru research the problem.

Naruto and Sasuke agreed to develop their own fighting abilities and discussed creating a new kind of power to replace chakra. Meanwhile, the Daimyo of the Land of Iron heard Sashirō's account of Naruto's attack and decided Naruto had insulted his authority.

• Naruto explained to Sasuke why he wanted to learn Sage Mode and perfect Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, and Sasuke vowed to develop Chidori Stream himself.
• Sasuke declined Naruto's offer of Kurama's other half, saying it should go to Naruto's mother, and suggested Naruto learn martial techniques instead of relying on ninjutsu.
• Naruto asked Sasuke about martial techniques, and Sasuke described a cultivation path based on the body and elemental power before offering to experiment with adapting it to this world.
• Sashirō told the Daimyo of the Land of Iron that Naruto had attacked him over Hinata, and the Daimyo recognized that Sashirō had likely provoked Naruto but still viewed Naruto's actions as an insult to his authority.

Sashirō and the Daimyo of the Land of Iron plotted against Naruto, while Naruto rejected Danzo’s push for Konoha to lead the shinobi alliance. Minato told Naruto that Gaara had become the Fifth Kazekage, and Danzo refused the Daimyo’s request to eliminate Naruto.

• Sashirō left the council hall after speaking with the Daimyo of the Land of Iron and vowed revenge on Naruto and Hinata.
• Naruto told Danzo he had abandoned the idea of Konoha leading the alliance because he wanted to resolve future problems rather than pass them on.
• Minato informed Naruto that Gaara had become the Fifth Kazekage, and Naruto discussed Sasuke’s plans to develop a new kind of chakra and his conversation with Danzo.
• Minato told Naruto that his opinion could influence the decision about Konoha leading the alliance and urged him to stand by his choice.
• The Daimyo of the Land of Iron asked Danzo to eliminate Naruto, but Danzo refused and left.

Sashirō agreed to open the Five Kage Summit’s Barrier for a mysterious figure in exchange for power and help killing Naruto Uzumaki. Jis William prepared the Demon Realm’s attack for the summit, while Avril insisted on joining him.

• Sashirō met a figure who promised him power and help killing Naruto Uzumaki if he secretly opened the summit Barrier.
• The figure gave Sashirō a Demonization Pill and advised him to obtain General Mifune’s Barrier key before taking it.
• Jis William told Kallet Lucifer that his agent would open the way for the Demon Realm to attack the summit and kill the world’s leaders.
• Princess Christina warned Jis William to be cautious, and he promised to carry out the attack the next day.
• Avril asked to accompany Jis William on the mission, and he agreed on the condition that Kallet Lucifer protect her.

Nagato gathered Akatsuki and assigned missions to hunt Obito Uchiha, find Itachi Uchiha, and recover Kisame Hoshigaki’s belongings while he headed to the Five Kage Summit. At the Land of Iron, Naruto reunited with Gaara, who thanked him for helping him find hope and friendship.

• Nagato introduced the resurrected Yahiko and agreed to remain Akatsuki’s leader after Yahiko declined the position.
• Nagato revealed that Tobi was Obito Uchiha, ordered Akatsuki to kill him and retrieve his Rinnegan, and directed the group to find Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki.
• Nagato planned to attend the Five Kage Summit, and Yahiko agreed to pursue his own plan against Obito and Kisame while Konan went with Nagato.
• Naruto visited the Sunagakure delegation in the Land of Iron and congratulated Gaara on becoming Kazekage.
• Gaara thanked Naruto for helping him leave hatred behind, and the two friends clasped hands in reunion.

Naruto and Gaara discussed their hopes for peace before the Five Kage Summit began and its leaders argued over whether to form an alliance against the Demon Race. Meanwhile, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu used the Godslaying Orb to activate a summoning array for a mysterious being, and a figure appeared.

• Naruto and Gaara expressed their hope that the Five Great Nations could unite and bring peace.
• Mifune opened the Five Kage Summit, where Tsunade and Gaara urged an alliance against the Demon Race while the Fourth Mizukage and Ōnoki questioned acting before learning more.
• Kankuro reacted angrily to Ōnoki's insults, but Gaara stopped him and challenged Ōnoki's lack of courage.
• The Fourth Raikage tried to halt the argument, but Ōnoki and Gaara continued disputing what Iwagakure would gain from an alliance.
• Black Zetsu and White Zetsu reached a summoning array beneath the Land of Rain's Daimyō Mansion and placed the Godslaying Orb in its center.
• The array released a terrifying pressure, and a figure appeared above it.

Heaven Slayer was summoned and headed for the Land of Iron, while Princess Christina prepared to confront him. At the Five Kage Summit, Sashirō opened the barrier using Mifune’s Crystal Ball despite Princess Tamahime’s attempt to stop him.

• Black Zetsu told Heaven Slayer that Thanatos had been defeated and that Kaguya was sealed on the moon; Heaven Slayer agreed to help free her after going to the Land of Iron to meet Naruto Uzumaki.
• Jis William reported that nearly one hundred thousand troops were ready, and Princess Christina decided to lead the expedition herself.
• Christina told Lola that she sensed Heaven Slayer had escaped his seal and set out to meet him.
• Sashirō slipped away from the summit, entered Mifune’s room past its chakra-sensing barrier, and took the Crystal Ball from a hidden chamber.
• Princess Tamahime confronted Sashirō, but a Demon Race guard attacked her, allowing Sashirō to open the barrier with the Crystal Ball.

Sashirō opened the barrier for the Demon Race, swallowed a Demonization Pill, and transformed into a demon before Princess Tamahime defeated the demon guard. Naruto revealed that he had secretly followed Sashirō and planned to use the breach to lure the demon forces into a trap, while Sashirō escaped to seek revenge.

• Sashirō admitted that he opened the barrier because he wanted revenge on Naruto Uzumaki, then swallowed the Demonization Pill and transformed into a demon.
• Sashirō crushed the Crystal Ball as the demon guard urged him to prepare for General Jis's arrival.
• Princess Tamahime killed the demon guard with a Demon-Breaking Arrow but spared Sashirō and ordered him to leave the Land of Iron forever.
• Naruto emerged from hiding and told Princess Tamahime that he had followed Sashirō, let him open the barrier, and planned to destroy the demons in one stroke with Sasuke's forces.
• Sashirō left to grow stronger and eventually seek revenge on Naruto, while Naruto waited for the demon forces to arrive.

After Sashirō destroyed the barrier, Christina prepared to follow Jis William’s army while teasing Lola about her feelings for Heaven Slayer. At the conference, Naruto explained that he had anticipated the Demon Race’s attack and arranged for reinforcements, frustrating Danzo; an unfamiliar voice then challenged the assembled fighters.

• Jis William marched the army after sensing Sashirō had destroyed the barrier, and Christina told him she and Lola would follow.
• Christina and Lola traded remarks about Heaven Slayer, and Christina angrily defended her resentment toward him.
• Princess Tamahime told the conference that Sashirō had destroyed the barrier’s Crystal Ball and that they had to rely on Naruto’s arrangements.
• Naruto’s Shadow Clone dispersed when the real Naruto arrived, and Naruto explained that Sasuke had gone to Konoha for reinforcements because he had expected the Demon Race to attack.
• Danzo objected to Naruto’s unilateral actions, while Naruto argued that the nations could support one another without a complicated alliance.
• Mei Terumi flirted with Naruto and recognized Minato as the Fourth Hokage before an unknown voice asked whether the gathered fighters were all the powerhouses in the world.

Sasuke and the reinforcements entered the Land of Iron expecting a Demon Race attack, while Kallet and Avril appeared at the Five Kage Summit. The Demon Army prepared to invade under Jis William’s plan, and Christina headed toward the Land of Iron, still wondering whether she had feelings for Naruto.

• Fugaku, Hiashi, Kagami Uchiha, and Kushina agreed to continue into the Land of Iron with Sasuke and the force of roughly 10,000 reinforcements, trusting Naruto and Sasuke’s warning of a likely attack.
• Kallet Lucifer appeared at the Five Kage Summit with Avril Lucifer, drained the Fourth Raikage’s chakra with his chains, and introduced himself to A.
• Naruto recognized Avril, and she happily reunited with him while saying Kallet would protect her.
• Jis William explained his invasion strategy to Christina, proposing a feint at the Five Kage Summit before attacking the great nations, and Christina approved the plan.
• Jis William reported that Avril and Kallet were at the summit, so Christina ordered the Demon Army to use the Teleportation Array and admitted to Lola that she still wondered whether she had feelings for Naruto.

Naruto and Kallet resumed their unfinished duel, and Naruto's power impressed the gathered leaders as he entered nine-tails mode. Watching Naruto fight, Danzo resolved that he would become Hokage and lead Konoha into a greater age.

• Avril introduced herself to Hinata, guessed that she was Naruto's girlfriend, and pulled her aside while Naruto and Kallet prepared to fight.
• Naruto and Kallet exchanged sword strikes, and Naruto cut Kallet's neck with the wind release chakra in the Fūjin Sword.
• Thrilled to be injured, Kallet unleashed demonic flames and a vastly stronger aura, prompting Naruto to call on Kurama and enter nine-tails mode.
• Naruto activated his Rinnegan and White Eye as the Kusanagi Sword merged with the Fūjin Sword, while Hinata explained Kurama's seal to Avril.
• Mei Terumi, Ōnoki, Gaara, the Fourth Raikage, and Minato reacted to Naruto's power, while Danzo resolved to become Hokage and lead Konoha to greatness.

Naruto fought Kallet through repeated clashes of swords, chains, and transformed bodies, while Kurama battled Kallet’s giant angel. Naruto and Kallet ended the chapter locked in an even hand-to-hand fight, with victory depending on who could endure longer.

• Naruto used Shinra Tensei and powerful sword strikes to drive Kallet back, prompting Kallet to activate his light-dark body and Light-Dark Chains.
• Naruto formed a Rasengan around the Fūjin Sword, but Kallet’s chains bound and weakened it before trapping the sword and attacking with his Demon Blade.
• Naruto and Kallet struck each other with their tails, chains, and blades, then were blasted apart as their weapons flew from their hands; both survived without a scratch.
• Kallet formed a giant angel from Black Flames, and Naruto transformed into the Nine-Tails and covered Kurama in Susanoo so Kurama could fight the angel.
• Naruto leaped inside the giant angel and punched Kallet out, then activated the White Eye as Kallet darkened his hands and the two began an evenly matched hand-to-hand battle.

Naruto and Kallet’s taijutsu battle shifted when Kallet used his Light-Dark Body to reflect Naruto’s attacks and sense the spatial ripples from the Flying Thunder God Technique. Naruto learned how Kallet countered him, but Kallet continued to predict his reappearances and drive him into a desperate defense.

• Naruto and Kallet abandoned ninjutsu and demonic energy after their attacks only strengthened each other, and they fought with taijutsu instead.
• Naruto used missiles and the Flying Thunder God Technique to attack and evade, but Kallet predicted his return and struck him into a crater.
• Hinata noticed an air barrier around Kallet’s fist, and Avril explained that it reflected Naruto’s force while adding Kallet’s strength and let Kallet sense spatial disturbances.
• Minato resolved to improve the Flying Thunder God Technique after learning that its spatial fluctuations exposed Naruto’s location.
• Naruto recognized Kallet’s air barrier with his White Eye, but Kallet kept tracking and attacking him as Naruto repeatedly teleported away and guarded.

Naruto was overwhelmed by Kallet until a brutal new form surfaced and turned the fight in his favor. Hinata stopped Naruto from killing Kallet, and the Nine-Tails learned that the force controlling Naruto was his true other personality, which then merged back into him.

• Naruto's Tailed Beast Bomb was absorbed by Kallet's Light-Dark Chains and returned with twice the force, but Naruto survived by hiding underground.
• Naruto emerged with eight tails and overwhelming demonic energy, then struck Kallet hard enough to fracture his bones and send him flying.
• Kallet charged Naruto again, and Naruto severed his left arm before lifting him by the throat.
• Hinata pleaded with Naruto to stop, and he released Kallet; Avril treated Kallet and reattached his arm.
• Inside Naruto's inner world, the other Naruto told the Nine-Tails he was Naruto Uzumaki's true other personality, then merged into the unconscious Naruto.

Naruto reconciled with the protective personality he had suppressed, and the two agreed to trust and protect one another. After Naruto shared his memories with Kurama and introduced him to his other self, Naruto woke in Hinata’s arms and reassured her.

• Naruto apologized to his other self for suppressing him, and the other Naruto forgave him and promised to keep protecting him.
• Naruto returned to Kurama and explained the other personality by sharing his memories through a fist bump.
• Kurama scolded Naruto for mistreating the personality that had protected him, and Naruto resolved to trust his other self.
• The other Naruto appeared to speak with Kurama, while Naruto left to comfort Hinata.
• Naruto woke in Hinata’s arms and told her he was all right.

Naruto faced Heaven Slayer, who arrived seeking to kill him, but Christina intervened and confronted Heaven Slayer over Avril’s claim that he had endangered her. Their clash revealed that both fighters had reached the Chief God Realm, leaving everyone below stunned by their power.

• Naruto recovered and exchanged promises of a future rematch with Kallet.
• Heaven Slayer arrived with Zetsu, recognized Naruto as Thanatos’s slayer, and demanded that Naruto kill himself or be killed.
• Naruto’s other personality took control as the Nine-Tails released its chakra, but Heaven Slayer’s overwhelming aura left everyone struggling to endure it.
• Christina arrived with two companions, and Avril told her that Heaven Slayer had nearly killed her with his aura.
• Christina attacked Heaven Slayer, who responded by declaring their relationship over, and their auras clashed evenly.
• Kallet told Naruto that Christina and Heaven Slayer were fighting at the Chief God Realm level.

Sasuke and the Rookie Nine headed for the Land of Iron's capital while Kushina, Fugaku, and Hiashi planned an ambush against the Demon Race army. Shizuka Uchiha infiltrated the besieged border city and learned its defenders had not received reinforcements because Mifune was fighting an attack on the capital.

• Kushina ordered Sasuke and the Rookie Nine to reach Naruto and protect the Five Kage Summit, while the rest of the force stayed to face the Demon Race army.
• Shikamaru proposed taking a ridge route to avoid the army and warned Sasuke to watch for an Akatsuki ambush; Sasuke assigned Neji, Kiba, and Shino to scout and guard the group.
• Fugaku suggested hiding in the woods and attacking after the Demon Race troops withdrew from the city, and Hiashi pointed out that someone needed to inform the city's defenders.
• Shizuka Uchiha volunteered to infiltrate the city, and Fugaku vouched for her Mangekyō Sharingan; she used it to conceal herself and entered the city unseen.
• Shizuka overheard General Fujitora tell General Mitsui that Mifune could not reinforce them because the Demon Race was attacking the capital, and the officers vowed to defend the fortress.