Chapter Summaries

At Uzushio Village, Seven Sins and Six Desires used Nawaki Senju’s body to restore Six Desires to life, then set out to confront Orochimaru. Meanwhile, Tsunade offered to heal Orochimaru’s arms in exchange for his return to Konoha, but when he refused, Naruto proposed an alliance.

• Seven Sins and Six Desires revived Nawaki Senju with the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu, and Six Desires sealed Nawaki’s consciousness and took control of his body.
• Seven Sins used the Reincarnation Rebirth Technique to bring Six Desires back to life, then sent him to find Orochimaru in the Land of Hot Water.
• Naruto, Anko, Jiraiya, and Tsunade met Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi, where Jiraiya and Orochimaru traded insults until Tsunade silenced them.
• Tsunade promised to heal Orochimaru’s arms if he returned to Konoha, but Orochimaru refused and Naruto suggested they form an alliance.

Naruto persuaded Orochimaru to form a secret alliance by revealing that repeated body transfers had damaged Orochimaru’s soul and offering to help him find a suitable body and heal it. He also disclosed the threat posed by roughly a hundred thousand White Zetsu, leaving everyone stunned as he asked Orochimaru to help him.

• Naruto revealed his White Eye and Mangekyō Sharingan, explained his bloodline reversion, and identified the damage Orochimaru’s body transfers had caused to his soul.
• Naruto said Tsunade and Jiraiya could help Orochimaru heal his soul, explaining how Jiraiya tempered his body and soul with natural energy and Tsunade used chakra to keep her cells active.
• After Kabuto Yakushi threatened Naruto, Orochimaru stopped him and accepted Naruto’s offer of a secret alliance, while refusing to return to Konoha unless Danzo was killed.
• Naruto identified Orochimaru’s ideal body as a White Zetsu and revealed that at least a hundred thousand White Zetsu existed; Jiraiya tried to alert the Third Hokage, but Naruto and Tsunade persuaded him to wait.
• Naruto told Jiraiya that the Rinnegan boy from the Land of Rain was still alive, but withheld further details, and Orochimaru agreed to help Naruto after hearing about the Akatsuki threat.

Naruto and Orochimaru agreed to search for the White Zetsu, while Orochimaru also agreed to train Sasuke. Their plans were interrupted when Six Desires appeared in Nawaki Senju’s form and revealed that he had revived Nawaki, leaving Naruto to wonder what eye power he used.

• Naruto agreed to meet Orochimaru’s subordinate outside Konoha in five days to locate the White Zetsu, and Tsunade approved the mission after Naruto and Jiraiya assured her he could escape with the Flying Thunder God Technique.
• Tsunade temporarily restored movement to Orochimaru’s hands, and Naruto secured Orochimaru’s promise to train Sasuke without trying to take his body.
• Six Desires appeared through a spatial gate in the form of Nawaki Senju, shocking Tsunade, Jiraiya, and the others.
• Orochimaru identified the visitor as Six Desires, and Six Desires explained that he had revived Nawaki using the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu and another eye’s power.
• Naruto guessed that the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique had been used, but Six Desires said another kind of eye could revive the dead.

Naruto fought Six Desires in a wager over Nawaki Senju, unleashing Majestic Attire: Susanoo and struggling to break Six Desires's layered Wood Release defenses. As Six Desires refused Seven Sins Uzumaki's offer to extract him, Kurama proposed combining a Tailed Beast Bomb with a Rasengan to attack the defenses from within.

• Six Desires revealed that he had resurrected Nawaki Senju and wagered that Naruto would gain answers if he won, while Naruto's body would belong to Six Desires if he lost; Naruto accepted.
• Naruto and Six Desires exchanged Wood Release and chain-based attacks, while Tsunade explained that Nawaki's sealed Wood Release had powerful Uzumaki sealing abilities.
• Naruto joined forces with Kurama and used Majestic Attire: Susanoo, Adamantine Sealing Chains, and Amaterasu against Six Desires's layered defenses.
• Seven Sins Uzumaki offered to retrieve Six Desires and leave an item for Naruto, but Six Desires refused to retreat and said he would withhold Nawaki as punishment.
• Naruto kept firing Tailed Beast Bombs at Six Desires's Kahi Technique until Kurama suggested merging a Tailed Beast Bomb into a Rasengan to break it from within.

Naruto fought Six Desires, whose overwhelming strike shattered Naruto’s Susanoo, but learned that Six Desires had come to deliver something rather than kill him. Six Desires gave Naruto a mass of chakra containing information, and Naruto recognized what it might be.

• Naruto and Six Desires exchanged Wood Release and Susanoo attacks until Six Desires’s God-Slaying Strike shattered Naruto’s Susanoo.
• Six Desires told Naruto he had come to deliver something and promised to return Nawaki Senju’s body later.
• Tsunade, Anko, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru rushed to Naruto, but Naruto explained that Six Desires meant no harm and comforted the worried Anko.
• Six Desires revealed that he had sealed Nawaki Senju’s consciousness and promised to release it in three months, despite Tsunade demanding he do so immediately.
• Six Desires sent chakra into Naruto, who absorbed it, received information, and wondered if it could be what he suspected.

Six Desires taught Naruto a chakra cultivation method and let Nawaki Senju briefly take control of his body to reunite with Tsunade. Before returning to the dark space for three months, Nawaki asked Naruto to help protect Tsunade and deal with Danzo, and the two agreed to work together.

• Six Desires told Naruto to keep the cultivation method secret, explained that jinchuriki could use it, and promised Tsunade that Nawaki would be returned to her after three months.
• Six Desires used the Heart Reflection Technique, allowing Nawaki to control his body for up to fifteen minutes and embrace Tsunade.
• Tsunade explained Nawaki's temporary release and three-month bargain, while Nawaki recalled that the strangers had revived him with the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu and Spirit Transformation Technique.
• Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya suspected Danzo had obtained the Spirit Transformation Technique, and Naruto resolved to deal with him.
• Tsunade said she would become Hokage for Naruto, Nawaki, and Dan's dreams, and Nawaki privately asked Naruto to protect her and handle the trouble in the village.
• Naruto and Nawaki agreed to protect Tsunade and pursue their shared dream of becoming Hokage, while Jiraiya secretly let the others eavesdrop on their conversation.

Nawaki Senju returned to the sealed space after promising Tsunade he would come back in three months, and Six Desires assured her he would free Nawaki’s consciousness then. Tsunade warned Jiraiya and Orochimaru that the Shinobi World would descend into chaos in five years, gave them scrolls to strengthen themselves, and led everyone back toward Konoha.

• Nawaki Senju apologized to Tsunade and Naruto as he prepared to return to the sealed space for three months.
• Six Desires emerged in Nawaki Senju’s body, promised to return him in three months, and offered Naruto Uzumaki a Flying Thunder God mark as reassurance.
• Tsunade revealed her formidable strength, threatened Six Desires if he failed to free Nawaki, and sent him away through a spatial doorway.
• Tsunade warned Jiraiya and Orochimaru that the Shinobi World would descend into chaos in five years, leaving Naruto to wonder how she knew about the coming events.
• Tsunade gave Orochimaru the scroll marked “Kill” and Jiraiya the scroll marked “Wolf” to help them grow stronger, then said it was time to return to Konoha.

Naruto studied Six Desires’ cultivation methods and tried using the Alchemy Chapter to strengthen Kurama by converting natural chakra into a pill. Meanwhile, Itachi evaded Obito’s pursuit and headed back to Konoha, while Shizuka continued to believe he would return to her.

• Tsunade introduced Naruto to the wealthy merchant Banjo Ichitora and explained that the connection could help him become Hokage.
• Naruto examined the Desire cultivation method and the Alchemy Chapter, then proposed using natural chakra to make a pill that could strengthen Kurama.
• Naruto began converting natural chakra while Kurama tried to absorb the resulting energy, hoping the method would increase Kurama’s power.
• Itachi tricked Obito into pursuing a clone toward Iwagakure, then decided to return to Konoha and report to the Third Hokage.
• Itachi thought regretfully of Shizuka before leaving, while Shizuka told Mikoto she believed Itachi would return to her.

Naruto successfully converted natural chakra into chakra like the Nine-Tails', strengthening Kurama and revealing a path toward becoming a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. Kurama explained that only Naruto currently met the conditions to use the method, and Naruto left understanding both its limits and the potential of people without inherited abilities.

• Good Naruto and Dark Naruto decided not to interfere while Naruto risked turning to stone, and they watched his chakra stabilize before disappearing.
• Naruto transferred the converted chakra to Kurama, who confirmed the method worked and said he could reproduce Shukaku's chakra as well.
• Kurama told Naruto that gathering chakra from all the tailed beasts could make him a second Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, potentially stronger than the Sage of Six Paths and close to Kaguya Otsutsuki.
• Naruto asked whether teaching the method to other jinchuriki could create nine more Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, but Kurama explained that success required a sage body, Sage Mode, and Ōtsutsuki blood.
• Kurama reassured Naruto that people without powerful bloodlines could develop freely, and Naruto thanked him before returning to train.

Naruto persuaded Tsunade to accept Banjo Ichitora’s commission to investigate the Jashin Cult, hoping to uncover the secret of Hidan’s immortality. Meanwhile, Orochimaru reaffirmed his plan to ally with Tsunade against Danzo, while Kabuto agreed to help.

• Naruto abandoned the dangerous Desire cultivation method and joined Tsunade and Banjo Ichitora in the lounge.
• Tsunade explained that Banjo wanted Konoha to deal with the Jashin Cult, but she hesitated because the cult repeatedly resurfaced and was mostly a nuisance.
• Naruto told Tsunade that Hidan of the Akatsuki was genuinely immortal and argued that discovering the secret could benefit Konoha.
• Tsunade agreed to accept Banjo’s commission after she became Hokage, and Naruto left to find Jiraiya and train.
• At an Otogakure base, Orochimaru told Kabuto Yakushi he trusted Tsunade to deal with Danzo, and Kabuto agreed to the plan.

Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Naruto set out for Konoha after Tsunade promised Banjo Ichitora a chance to submit a mission request. Meanwhile, Seven Sins Uzumaki and Six Desires discussed Tsunade’s strength and a mystery involving Hashirama Senju’s eyes before agreeing to continue their plan, and Itachi Uchiha arrived at Konoha.

• Tsunade promised Banjo Ichitora she would consider his Jashin Cult mission request if he brought her details in Konoha, and Naruto accepted his gifts.
• Tsunade, Jiraiya, Naruto, and Anko began their journey back to Konoha, while Jiraiya privately lamented Naruto’s romantic success.
• Six Desires told Seven Sins Uzumaki that Tsunade seemed unusually powerful, and Seven Sins said she might rival Hashirama Senju.
• Seven Sins Uzumaki revealed that Hashirama Senju’s eyes had been replacements and agreed with Six Desires to proceed with their original plan cautiously.
• Itachi Uchiha evaded Obito Uchiha, reached Konoha, and tearfully whispered that he was home.

Naruto and the others returned toward Konoha, where Naruto joyfully reunited with Itachi. Itachi revealed that Obito Uchiha was behind the Akatsuki and possessed Hashirama Senju’s cells, prompting Tsunade to order an immediate return to the village and pardon Itachi.

• Naruto excitedly headed for Konoha while Anko admitted to Shizune that she was jealous of Hinata and resolved to win a larger place in Naruto’s heart.
• Naruto sensed a spy in the woods and nearly attacked him with a Rasengan before recognizing Itachi, who had returned to Konoha.
• Itachi reported that Obito Uchiha had orchestrated the Akatsuki’s schemes, including the Nine-Tails Incident, after Rin Nohara’s death drove him into darkness.
• Itachi revealed that Obito could use Wood Release and had Hashirama Senju’s cells, which had helped him defeat Itachi.
• Tsunade suspected someone had supplied Obito with Hashirama’s cells, pardoned Itachi, and ordered everyone to return to Konoha immediately.

Tsunade agreed to let Itachi return to Konoha under a false identity, and the group headed back to investigate Obito's Hashirama cells. After the Third Hokage summoned them, Tsunade and Jiraiya met him at the Hokage's office, where he welcomed her home.

• Sasuke confronted Itachi about abandoning his family, and the brothers apologized, reconciled, and embraced.
• Tsunade accepted Itachi's request to return to Konoha, arranging for him to hide his identity until he could openly reclaim his status.
• Naruto told Sasuke that Orochimaru would train him, and Sasuke agreed to follow Tsunade's arrangements for leaving the village.
• The group returned to Konoha, but the Third Hokage summoned Tsunade and Jiraiya before they could investigate Obito's Hashirama cells.
• The Third Hokage thanked Jiraiya for bringing Tsunade back and welcomed Tsunade home.

Tsunade agreed to become the Fifth Hokage on the condition that Itachi Uchiha could return to Konoha, and the Third Hokage left the decision to her. Itachi reported that the Akatsuki sought the tailed beasts and that Obito Uchiha was its mastermind, while Tsunade headed to the hospital to treat Kakashi.

• Tsunade accepted the Hokage position and asked the Third Hokage to withdraw Itachi's wanted notice, but he said Itachi could return without revealing the Uchiha Clan's rebellion.
• Itachi revealed his true appearance, thanked the Third Hokage for keeping his promise, and said he wanted the village's peace above all else.
• The Third Hokage and the Two Advisors gave Tsunade authority to decide how Itachi would return to Konoha without damaging the village's reputation.
• Itachi reported the Akatsuki's goals and secrets, including its pursuit of the tailed beasts and Obito Uchiha's role as mastermind.
• Tsunade discussed investigating how Obito obtained the First Hokage's cells, then agreed to visit the hospital and treat Kakashi before setting her inauguration date.
• Tsunade and Jiraiya encountered Shikaku and Shikamaru on the stairs, and Naruto told Shikamaru that Tsunade would become the Fifth Hokage.

Naruto and his companions went to the hospital, where Tsunade noticed Sakura’s medical talent and treated Kakashi. Kakashi regained consciousness, while Sakura’s admiration for Tsunade and anger at Naruto led her to knock him into the corridor.

• Naruto stopped Shikamaru from insulting Tsunade, then joined Sasuke on the way to the hospital while Anko left separately.
• At Kakashi’s room, Sakura treated him with medical ninjutsu, and Tsunade praised her skill and potential.
• Naruto introduced Tsunade as the legendary Medical Master, exciting Sakura and prompting her to defend Tsunade when Naruto criticized her.
• Sakura used the Body Flicker Technique to strike Naruto and send him flying into the corridor, while Tsunade and Shizune noticed her resemblance to Tsunade’s technique.
• Tsunade finished treating Kakashi, and he slowly opened his eyes.

After Kakashi woke in the hospital, he described how an unknown man had overwhelmed him and reflected Kamui, allowing Kisame Hoshigaki to escape. Tsunade and Jiraiya suspected the man might be Six Desires or one of the Seven Sins, and they agreed to investigate after Tsunade became Fifth Hokage.

• Kakashi woke up in the hospital and thanked Sakura for caring for him while he was unconscious.
• Kakashi told Tsunade, Naruto, and the others that an unknown man had immobilized him with his presence and turned Kamui back on him, letting Kisame Hoshigaki escape.
• Tsunade confirmed that Obito Uchiha was alive, but said she would explain the details later.
• Kakashi described the man as middle-aged and said he had warned them not to confront the Akatsuki until four years later.
• Jiraiya suggested the man could be Six Desires or one of the Seven Sins, and Tsunade agreed they should investigate after she took office as Fifth Hokage.

Naruto returned to Konoha, reunited with Karin and then visited Hinata at the Hyuga compound. He gave Hinata three family pendants, and Hanabi reacted with excitement despite teasing Naruto.

• Naruto returned home and Karin greeted him with an enthusiastic embrace before inviting him to Ichiraku Ramen.
• After eating with Karin, Naruto visited the Hyuga compound and told Hiashi that Tsunade would become Hokage in a few days.
• Naruto found Hinata and Neji sparring while Hanabi practiced Rotation, then embraced Hinata and told her he had missed her.
• Naruto gave Hinata three crystal pendants carved with Naruto, Hinata, and Hanabi together.
• Hanabi came over to inspect the pendants and praised their beauty while joking that Naruto spoiled the design.

Naruto teased Hinata and Hanabi, then learned Hanabi had noticed how much less guarded he had become. After Hanabi and Neji punished him for groping them, Hinata put a pendant on him and knocked him unconscious for picking up the habit from someone else.

• Naruto acted shamelessly with Hinata, and Hanabi told him he seemed warmer and less guarded than before.
• Naruto agreed he preferred being more open, but Hanabi sent him flying with Gentle Fist: Rotation after he touched her.
• Neji pretended to forgive Naruto, then struck him with Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms for molesting Hanabi.
• Hinata believed Naruto had not meant to grope Hanabi, then pressed him to reveal who had taught him the habit.
• Naruto changed the subject by putting a pendant on Hinata, and Hinata braided another pendant onto his cord.
• Hinata struck Naruto in the abdomen and knocked him unconscious, declaring he would sleep there for a day as punishment.

After Naruto left the Hyuga compound injured, Hinata and Hanabi argued over whether Hinata should forgive him, while Sasuke confronted Itachi about the pain his disappearance had caused Shizuka. Itachi chose to keep his return secret for now, promising Sasuke he would explain after Lady Tsunade became Hokage.

• Naruto left the Hyuga compound limping, while Hinata and Hanabi watched and discussed his behavior with other women.
• Hinata promised Hanabi she would not forgive Naruto easily, but then decided to bring him ointment and treat his injuries.
• Sasuke told Itachi that Shizuka had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan because she blamed herself for being unable to help him.
• Itachi admitted he had hurt Shizuka but refused to see her or reveal that he had returned, asking Sasuke to keep his return secret.
• Itachi promised Sasuke he would explain his reasons shortly after Lady Tsunade became Hokage, then left with him as Shizuka called out his name.

Naruto spent the night with Anko while worrying about how Hinata would react to their relationship. The next morning, Hinata visited with Hanabi and forgave Naruto after he blamed Jiraiya, while Hanabi remained suspicious and Jiraiya left Konoha.

• Naruto comforted Anko as she worried about their relationship, then spent the night with her while fretting over how to tell Hinata.
• Hinata and Hanabi visited Naruto the next morning, and Hinata said she had come to check his injuries rather than forgive him.
• Naruto blamed Jiraiya for teaching him to pursue multiple relationships, and Hinata accepted his explanation and forgave him.
• Hanabi questioned Naruto, but his claim that he had acted to avoid being called an idiot convinced her to blame Jiraiya.
• Jiraiya sneezed repeatedly, then used the Body Flicker Technique to leave Konoha.