Chapter Summaries

The Fox Clan decided to secretly observe Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha while considering Naruto their strongest prospect, and Xue Bingning prepared to avenge her husband and Uncle Xue. As Hinata recovered, Naruto explained Anko’s death and Duanti Lian’s connection to her, but remained determined to keep Duanti Lian away from danger.

• The Fox Clan chief and elder agreed to secretly watch Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, and let Naruto keep the Guren Ice Flame for now.
• Xue Wuyi told Xue Bingning that a God Realm girl had killed his father and General Xue, so Xue Bingning set out to consult the palace master about revenge.
• Naruto stayed with the injured Hinata instead of heading to the Elven Forest, and told her that Ao Ling and the others wanted to meet her.
• Naruto told Hinata that Anko had died saving him from Thanatos, and Hinata comforted him rather than blaming him for their relationship.
• Naruto revealed that Duanti Lian was reincarnated from part of Anko’s soul and said he intended to keep her away from him for her safety.
• Hinata challenged Naruto’s decision to choose Duanti Lian’s future for her, but Naruto remained convinced that distance would protect her.

Naruto learned the route to the Extreme Ice Realm and crossed Myriad Beast Mountain to reach the Extreme Ice Palace, seeking Xue Wuyi. After confronting Palace Master Xue Wuya, Naruto revealed that Xue Wuyi had injured his fiancée and fought Xue Wuya, with neither side gaining an advantage in their first clash.

• Obito Uchiha gave Naruto a scroll showing the route to the Extreme Ice Realm, and Naruto said he had left Uzumaki Qingxi at Wisdom Academy to study with its Dean.
• The Dean trapped Uzumaki Qingxi in shrinking space and insisted to Kano that pressure would bring out her exceptional spatial talent.
• Naruto found that the underground passage through Myriad Beast Mountain had been destroyed, crossed the range with the Flying Thunder God Technique, and reached the Extreme Cold Lands.
• Xue Bingning asked Xue Wuya to avenge Xue Wuyi and Blood Slayer, and Xue Wuya vowed to punish their killer.
• Naruto emerged from behind a screen in the Extreme Ice Palace and demanded that Xue Wuya hand over Xue Wuyi, whom he blamed for injuring his fiancée.
• Xue Wuya attacked with Frozen World, but Naruto's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken met it evenly, and both men retreated three steps, newly wary of each other's strength.

Naruto fought Xue Wuya in the Extreme Ice Palace while Obito Uchiha infiltrated the palace to capture Xue Wuyi. Obito also captured Xue Bingning and killed the guards who tried to stop him, as Naruto and Xue Wuya prepared to wear each other down.

• Xue Wuya sent Xue Bingning out of the hall and attacked Naruto with his ice techniques, but Naruto deflected and redirected his attacks using the Fūjin Sword and Flying Thunder God Transfer Technique.
• Naruto and Xue Wuya exchanged blows, suffering internal injuries, and Naruto used Sage Mode's Frog Kata to knock Xue Wuya's punch aside and kick him away.
• Naruto and Xue Wuya adapted to each other's abilities and settled into a battle of attrition, each expecting to outlast the other.
• Obito Uchiha used Kamui to enter the building where Xue Wuyi was studying and sucked him into the Kamui Dimension.
• Obito captured Xue Bingning after her sword passed harmlessly through him, then killed the guards who surrounded him.

Naruto and Obito Uchiha fought Xue Wuya while trying to secure Xue Wuyi, but Xue Wuya rescued Xue Bingning and escaped. After Naruto took Xue Wuyi to Shikamaru, Obito revealed that he had destroyed the Extreme Ice Palace to remove threats to the Land of Fire, a deed Shikamaru intended to hide from Naruto.

• Naruto battled Xue Wuya, who froze Naruto's Rasenshuriken with his Absolute Zero rule.
• Xue Wuya tricked Naruto and Obito Uchiha, rescued Xue Bingning from the Kamui Dimension, and fled while leaving Xue Wuyi behind.
• Obito Uchiha stayed behind and destroyed the Extreme Ice Palace with the Uchiha Flame Barrier; Xue Wuya later returned with Xue Bingning and vowed to settle the score eventually.
• Naruto brought Xue Wuyi to the Land of Fire, sealed him, and left him with Shikamaru for interrogation before heading to Hinata's hospital room.
• Obito Uchiha met Shikamaru through a spatial array and said he had eliminated the surrounding threats; Shikamaru explained that Naruto could not know about their actions.

Naruto discovered that Obito Uchiha and Shikamaru had secretly destroyed the Extreme Ice Palace, then sealed its burning ruins beneath a glacier. Meanwhile, the Five Great Shinobi Villages pursued an alliance through shared development while debating how to respond to Akatsuki, as Naruto’s group continued its work in another world.

• Naruto overheard Obito Uchiha and Shikamaru discussing their actions, and they agreed to act as if nothing had happened unless Naruto raised the subject.
• Naruto saw that Obito Uchiha had killed everyone at the Extreme Ice Palace, then used Planetary Devastation to bury the palace beneath the glacier.
• Tsunade and the other Kage discussed the joint bank, railway construction, and Akatsuki’s attacks on the tailed beasts.
• The Kage agreed that the Land of Lightning, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Water would investigate Akatsuki while the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire prioritized development.
• Tsunade told Hiruzen Sarutobi that Princess Yukihime was governing a country Naruto and his companions had taken, and they expected to begin building the Teleportation Array soon.

The Third Hokage and Tsunade reflected on Konoha’s prosperity and secured plans for the new banks as Naruto reunited with Duanti Tian and Duanti Lian. Hinata encouraged Duanti Lian to pursue Naruto after explaining that he feared losing her because she had been reincarnated as the woman he once lost.

• The Third Hokage and Tsunade discussed Konoha’s development, the peace Naruto had helped create, and the need to protect the banks planned by the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
• Naruto welcomed Duanti Tian and Duanti Lian to the new Land of Fire and introduced them to his fiancée, Hinata.
• Hinata privately told Duanti Lian she did not oppose her relationship with Naruto, and Duanti Lian admitted she loved him.
• Duanti Tian warned Naruto to watch out for Edla before asking whether Naruto truly loved Duanti Lian, and Naruto admitted that he liked her very much.
• Hinata explained that Duanti Lian had been reincarnated as the woman Naruto had lost, and that Naruto avoided her because he feared she would die for him again.
• Duanti Lian resolved to show Naruto that she was herself and to keep pursuing him.

Naruto told Duanti Tian that Duanti Lian was Anko’s reincarnation, then explained his feelings to Duanti Lian and recounted Anko’s past. When Duanti Lian touched Anko’s soul fragment, it entered her body; inside her consciousness, Anko appeared and explained that joining with Duanti Lian could restore her soul and help Duanti Lian advance her cultivation.

• Naruto explained to Duanti Tian that Duanti Lian was Anko’s reincarnation and said he loved Duanti Lian for herself.
• Duanti Lian joined Naruto on the roof, asked about her past life, and listened as he told her stories about Anko.
• Duanti Lian touched Naruto’s Crystal Necklace, and Anko’s remaining soul fragment entered her body, causing her to pass out.
• Sakura and Ino examined Duanti Lian, and Ino said she had fainted from receiving too much information at once.
• Hinata admitted that she had told Duanti Lian the truth, and Naruto embraced her for her sacrifice.
• In her consciousness space, Duanti Lian met Mitaraishi Anko, who said their souls had once been one and that Duanti Lian’s cultivation had stalled because she was missing half her soul.

Shikamaru Nara used a transformed impostor to lure Xue Bingning into the dungeon, but she freed the real Xue Wuyi and fought her way toward the exit. Just as they seemed close to escaping, Naruto appeared and blocked their way.

• Xue Bingning broke into the dungeon and freed the apparent Xue Wuyi, who revealed himself as Shikamaru Nara in disguise and led her to the real Xue Wuyi below.
• Xue Bingning broke Shikamaru’s Shadow Imitation Technique, freed Xue Wuyi, and removed his restraints and seals.
• Shikamaru summoned guards to surround the dungeon and ordered them to capture Xue Bingning and Xue Wuyi.
• Xue Bingning froze the guards and blasted through the crowd with Xue Wuyi, but chains erupted from the ground as they neared the exit.
• Naruto appeared before Xue Bingning and Xue Wuyi, stopping their escape.

Naruto confronted Xue Bingning and Xue Wuyi while demanding to know where Xue Wuya was. Xue Bingning sacrificed her life force to help Xue Wuyi escape, then faced Naruto and learned that he had destroyed the Bloodkill Principality to eliminate a rival and secure territory for expansion.

• Naruto asked Xue Bingning where Xue Wuya was, but she attacked him and used the distraction to activate a spatial magic circle beneath herself and Xue Wuyi.
• Naruto teleported beside them and used Adamantine Sealing Chains to seal the area, so Xue Bingning put Xue Wuyi to sleep and froze the chains with her magic.
• Xue Bingning's effort briefly restored space, allowing the magic circle to transport Xue Wuyi away, while the chains sealed her and drained her life force.
• Xue Bingning escaped the chains through an ice mirror, and Naruto told her that her sacrifice had greatly weakened her and revealed that he knew Xue Wuyi was not her biological son.
• Naruto explained that the Bloodkill Principality's destruction removed a powerful rival and gave his forces suitable territory for expansion.

Naruto failed to capture Xue Bingning after she rescued Xue Wuyi, and he decided to bring reinforcements from the Shinobi World to prepare for Xue Wuya. Tsunade explained that the worlds’ time difference was shrinking, then agreed to arrange a transfer of personnel as Naruto learned that the Shinobi World was progressing toward peace.

• Xue Bingning attacked Naruto with ice spheres, and their freezing spread endangered the ordinary soldiers.
• Naruto abandoned his pursuit to save the soldiers, allowing Xue Bingning to escape with Xue Wuyi through a Space Scroll.
• Naruto told Obito Uchiha and Shikamaru that they had lost their leverage over Xue Wuya and needed reinforcements from the Shinobi World.
• Naruto contacted Tsunade from the Heavenly Altar, and she explained that the time difference was shrinking because the other world's origin was learning from the Shinobi World's rules.
• Tsunade agreed to arrange a Teleportation Array and send personnel, while Naruto learned that the Shinobi World was developing according to his plans.

Tsunade summoned Konoha’s leaders and the Land of Fire Daimyo to decide the government of the new Land of Fire on the Azure Continent. They confirmed Princess Yukihime as Daimyo and chose Obito Uchiha to lead New Konoha as Hokage.

• Tsunade ordered Shizune to summon Konoha’s leaders and the Daimyo, while Jiraiya fled to the Land of Snow to avoid being caught up in the crisis.
• The Third Hokage, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, Danzo, and the Daimyo attended a meeting with Tsunade, Shikaku Nara, and Shizune.
• The Daimyo said the Royal Family supported Princess Yukihime continuing as Daimyo of the new Land of Fire, and Tsunade arranged for him to issue a formal decree.
• Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura proposed Minato Namikaze as Hokage of New Konoha, but Tsunade argued that they should choose someone new.
• The Third Hokage proposed Kakashi, but Danzo backed Obito Uchiha, and the attendees unanimously selected Obito as Hokage of New Konoha.

Naruto learned that Konoha would send about five thousand ninja to the New Land of Fire, now renamed under Princess Yukihime’s rule, and that Obito Uchiha had been chosen as Hokage of New Konoha. The chapter ended with Naruto announcing Obito’s appointment to the stunned group.

• Tsunade told Naruto that Danzo had recommended Obito Uchiha for Hokage and that Konoha would send around five thousand ninja, including Konohamaru’s squad.
• Naruto told the group that the Bloodkill Principality had been renamed the New Land of Fire and that Princess Yukihime would serve as daimyo.
• Naruto confirmed to Shikamaru and the others that around five thousand ninja would be transferred from Konoha, mostly chunin and genin.
• Naruto explained that cooperation among the Five Great Shinobi Villages had reduced conflict and left many ninja seeking opportunities to train.
• Naruto announced that Obito Uchiha had been chosen as Hokage of New Konoha, leaving everyone stunned.

Naruto and Sasuke learned the Qianyuan Bell was the other half of the Primordial Chaos Bell, and Sasuke bonded with it. They decided to leave for the Elven Forest to seek a heavenly flame and crystal stones before preparing for the Academy's competition.

• Naruto finalized plans for New Konoha at the foot of Myriad Beast Mountain and left Obito Uchiha notes on advanced Rasengan techniques for Konohamaru.
• Naruto visited the Daimyō Mansion and found Sasuke in its treasury with the Qianyuan Bell.
• Xiao Ling's family records revealed that the Qianyuan Bell and Naruto's Soul-Shaking Bell were halves of the Primordial Chaos Bell, though the method to reunite them was lost.
• Sasuke achieved a basic bond with the Qianyuan Bell, which primarily protected the body, while Naruto's Soul-Shaking Bell protected the soul.
• Naruto urged Sasuke to travel to the Elven Forest, and Sasuke agreed to leave that afternoon before preparing for the Academy's competition.

Naruto reassured Hinata about his feelings for her before leaving with Sasuke for the Elven Forest. They found signs that Ao Ling and the others had been taken, and entered the forest to search for them.

• Hinata grew jealous of Naruto's trip to the Elven Forest, and Naruto assured her that she was the only woman in his heart.
• After Naruto left with Sasuke, Hinata confronted another presence inside her body and warned it not to influence or harm Naruto.
• Naruto and Sasuke used the Flying Thunder God Technique to reach the outskirts of the Elven Forest, where they found Ao Ling's kunai but no sign of Ao Ling or the others.
• Naruto and Sasuke concluded that Ao Ling and the others had likely been subdued by a seal, poison, or similar means and entered the Elven Forest to investigate.

Naruto and Sasuke learned that the Dark Elves had invaded the Elven Forest and headed for the Sacred Land, where Ao Ling and the Elves had taken refuge. As the Elf Queen and Elder moved their people to the overgrown Fountain of Life, Ao Ling accidentally awakened its dangerous trees, forcing everyone to flee the grove.

• Naruto and Sasuke investigated the Dark Elves’ invasion and concluded that Ao Ling and the others had likely reached the Tree of Life’s barrier.
• Sasuke reported that the Dark Elves had grown powerful enough to drive the Elves into the Sacred Land and were preparing a ritual outside its barrier.
• The Elf Queen and Elder decided to move the Elves to the Fountain of Life, hoping the powerful being there could protect them.
• Ao Ling reached out to examine a tree at the Fountain of Life, and the trees absorbed his power and attacked the group.
• The Elder led the Elves out of the grove and scolded Ao Ling, who resolved to investigate the changes after the crisis ended.

Ao Ling and his companions entered the strange grove surrounding the Fountain of Life and fought off its attacking trees. They reached the fountain, where Mo Yan discovered an unknown object at the bottom was absorbing its life power.

• Ao Ling tried to slip into the grove, but his companions joined him, and they all entered together.
• Keller explained that he knew little about the Fountain of Life's changes, and the group agreed to investigate for themselves.
• Mo Yan raised a Protective Shield when vines and branches attacked the group, then withdrew it so everyone could fight and dodge freely.
• Dark Night led the group through the grove, and the trees stopped attacking once they reached the Fountain of Life.
• Mo Yan sensed that an unknown object at the bottom of the Fountain of Life was absorbing its life power.

Ao Ling, Mo Yan, and Sun Kuang entered the Fountain of Life to investigate the green cocoon, enduring its life-power erosion and attacks. They blasted it out of the fountain, where it shrank and revealed a human inside.

• Keller explained that they could enter the Fountain of Life only by surrounding themselves with a shield of life power, which could be depleted and even cost them their lives.
• Ao Ling offered to investigate alone, but Sun Kuang and Liu Fengyi insisted that his companions face the danger together.
• Mo Yan proposed that Ao Ling, Sun Kuang, and he enter the fountain while Feng Buyu and the others stayed ready above.
• Inside the fountain, Ao Ling, Mo Yan, and Sun Kuang used life-power shields to resist its erosion and dodged green rays sent out by the cocoon.
• The three coordinated their attacks and blasted the cocoon out of the fountain, where it shrank and revealed a human.

Nawaki Senju awoke in the God Realm and mistook Ao Ling and his companions for invaders, attacking them with powerful Wood Release techniques. After entering Sage Mode, he overwhelmed the group with energy-draining trees and True Several Thousand Hands, leaving Ao Ling and the remaining companions facing despair.

• Nawaki Senju awoke and attacked Ao Ling and the others, believing they were invading the Elves.
• Sun Kuang transformed into a Behemoth and charged Nawaki, but Nawaki knocked him down and drained his strength with Tree Binding Eternal Burial.
• Nawaki sent Dark Night flying with a Wood Dragon and released sleep-inducing pollen, which Ao Xue burned away with her Dragon Breath.
• Mo Yan and Keller realized Nawaki was entering Sage Mode, but Ao Xue was soon ensnared and drained by his Sage Art: Deep Forest Emergence.
• Liu Fengyi, Ling Huang, and Dark Night attacked Nawaki together, but he summoned True Several Thousand Hands and severely injured all three.

Ao Ling and his allies confronted Nawaki Senju’s True Several Thousand Hands, and Mo Yan revealed his hidden demonic power by merging with Feng Buyu. As the battle resumed, Keller and El Cid escaped with the weakened Sun Kuang and Ling Huang while Ao Ling, Mo Yan, Dark Night, and Liu Fengyi remained to fight Nawaki.

• Ao Ling told the others to flee while he held off Nawaki, but Dark Night and Liu Fengyi refused, and Mo Yan chose to fight as well.
• Mo Yan merged with Feng Buyu, revealing that Feng Buyu was his clone and that Mo Yan possessed both sacred and demonic power.
• Mo Yan explained that only his parents and the Dean had known his secret, while the others realized his mother was likely a member of the Demon Race.
• After stabilizing his chakra, Nawaki attacked with the statue’s many arms, while Mo Yan, Dark Night, and Liu Fengyi defended their allies.
• Ao Ling freed Sun Kuang and Ling Huang and sent Keller and El Cid away, but Nawaki pursued them with a Water Dragon Bullet Technique.
• Mo Yan opened a Spatial Gate to divert Nawaki’s water dragon, allowing Keller and El Cid to escape, while Nawaki focused his relentless attacks on the four remaining fighters.

Ao Ling and his companions lost their fight against Nawaki Senju, who subdued them before Naruto and Sasuke arrived and explained the misunderstanding. Nawaki healed Liu Fengyi, and Ao Ling told Naruto that dark elves had invaded and taken control of the Elven Forest.

• Liu Fengyi shielded Ao Ling, Mo Yan, and Dark Night to give them an opening, but Nawaki Senju defeated their attacks and trapped them with Wood Release.
• Nawaki Senju subdued Ao Ling and put him to sleep while draining his power.
• Naruto and Sasuke arrived, clarified that Ao Ling and his companions were their friends, and Nawaki released Ao Ling and treated the others.
• Nawaki Senju healed Liu Fengyi, who needed three months of quiet rest before she could use her power again.
• Ao Ling told Naruto that dark elves had invaded the Elven Forest and taken control of it, and explained what had happened afterward.