Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Can’t a Tailed Beast Live?!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine-Tails reflects bitterly on its years trapped inside Naruto. It resents humanity, especially because Naruto was blamed for the destruction it caused despite his father, Minato, having protected the village.
• It admits that, although the seal prevented escape, it had gradually learned to leak its chakra and influence Naruto from within as revenge against Minato and Kushina.
• After sensing the supposedly dead Hashirama and Madara, the Nine-Tails becomes fearful and stops releasing chakra, unaware of events occurring outside.
• When Naruto’s seal unexpectedly opens, the Nine-Tails sees an opportunity to escape and begins spreading its chakra through the cage.
• Instead of freedom, it discovers a group of revived or present figures: Minato, Kushina, Fugaku, Mikoto, Kakashi, Sakumo, Naruto, Sakura, Ito Hirofumi, and others.
• The Nine-Tails concludes that the strange chakra of Ito may be connected to the resurrection of these dead individuals and senses an unusual, Six Paths-like quality in him.
• Minato opens the cage, seemingly giving the Nine-Tails a chance to escape. However, the beast is immediately intimidated by Fugaku and Mikoto’s Mangekyō Sharingan and Kushina’s chakra chains.
• Two stored chakra manifestations of Minato and Kushina emerge from the seal. They were originally intended to meet Naruto and deliver personal messages, but Minato quickly suppresses them after realizing they contain embarrassing, overly emotional words.
• The group enters the cage, and Naruto finally sees the enormous Nine-Tails living inside him.

Character Developments

• Nine-Tails: Revealed as both vindictive and cowardly. It boasts about revenge but panics when confronted by Minato, Kushina, and the Uchiha. Its hatred remains strong, though it is clearly traumatized by its past encounters with them.
• Naruto: Gains his first direct understanding of the creature sealed inside him. Rather than immediately reacting with fear, he is amazed and excited by the Nine-Tails’ size and presence.
• Minato: Appears calm, playful, and confident. He deliberately unsettles the Nine-Tails by opening the cage, while also showing embarrassment over the sentimental message he left for Naruto.
• Kushina: Remains fiercely protective and aggressive toward the Nine-Tails, using her threatening chakra chains to keep it under control. She is also embarrassed by the affectionate message stored in her chakra.
• Fugaku and Mikoto: Demonstrate their power by activating their Mangekyō Sharingan, immediately discouraging the Nine-Tails from attempting escape.
• Ito Hirofumi: Becomes a mysterious figure in the Nine-Tails’ eyes because of his unusual, Six Paths-like chakra and possible connection to the revived characters.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and misplaced blame: The Nine-Tails highlights Naruto’s unjust treatment by the villagers, who hated him for the beast’s actions despite Minato’s sacrifice.
• Freedom versus containment: The Nine-Tails constantly dreams of escaping but remains trapped by seals, powerful individuals, and its own fear.
• Comedy through power reversal: Although the Nine-Tails presents itself as terrifying, it becomes frightened and helpless when faced with the people who once defeated or controlled it.
• Family and hidden affection: Minato and Kushina’s stored chakra messages reveal their desire to connect with Naruto, balancing the chapter’s violence and hostility with parental love.
• Resurrection and the disruption of death: The presence of revived characters causes the Nine-Tails to question the natural order and suspect Ito’s involvement.
• Discovery of identity: Naruto’s first view of the Nine-Tails marks a major step in understanding the force sealed within his body.

Character Interactions

• The Nine-Tails angrily confronts Minato and Kushina, threatening to destroy Konoha once freed.
• Minato responds teasingly rather than defensively, treating the Nine-Tails’ threats as an impolite greeting.
• Kushina and the Uchiha silently reinforce Minato’s dominance by preparing their sealing chains and Sharingan.
• Minato and Kushina’s chakra remnants create an awkward contrast between their intended heartfelt reunion with Naruto and the immediate danger posed by the Nine-Tails.
• Naruto reacts with wonder rather than hostility when he finally encounters the beast, setting up a potentially different relationship between jinchūriki and tailed beast.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naruto meets the Nine-Tails (Kurama) for the first time and is fascinated by it.
• Kurama is initially hostile but later agrees to a treaty with Naruto, assisted by Madara, Hashirama, and Ito Hirofumi.
• The treaty includes Kurama not interfering with Naruto's chakra, assisting in chakra control, and living harmoniously with Naruto.

Character Developments

• Naruto shows curiosity and bravery in interacting with the powerful and initially hostile Kurama.
• Kurama, despite its fearsome reputation, is shown to be cowardly and submissive when faced with stronger opponents like Madara and Hashirama.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and Tailed Beasts.
• The importance of understanding and communication in dealing with powerful entities.
• The contrast between Kurama's fearsome reputation and its actual behavior.

Character Interactions

• Naruto and Kurama: Initially hostile, but Naruto's curiosity and bravery lead to a tentative agreement.
• Kurama and Madara/Hashirama: Kurama is fearful and submissive when faced with these powerful shinobi.
• Ito Hirofumi: He uses his knowledge of summoning to bring Madara and Hashirama to help control Kurama.

Chapter Summary: “Naruko in the Illusion Space”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naruto’s curiosity about the Nine-Tails’ gender unexpectedly helps him bond with the beast. He can now borrow its chakra without being influenced by it, though achieving the full Nine-Tails form will require complete synchronization.
• Ito Hirofumi and Uchiha Fugaku begin an experiment involving Sasuke. Ito traps Sasuke in a Mangekyō Sharingan genjutsu designed to test whether powerful emotions rooted in love—not only hatred, despair, or loss—can awaken or evolve the Sharingan.
• Inside the illusion, Ito tells Sasuke that Naruto was born with a twin sister, Uzumaki Naruko. Sasuke becomes intrigued, especially because Naruko resembles Naruto’s attractive female transformation.
• The illusion skips forward to Team 7’s mission in the Land of Waves. Naruko is portrayed as the mission client, being threatened by Gato and his samurai. Sasuke immediately rescues her.
• Naruko’s tearful reaction and embrace cause Sasuke to fall in love with her. Their relationship develops over the following months, and Naruko eventually returns to Konoha as the Fourth Hokage’s daughter.
• Nearly a year later, Ito becomes the Fifth Hokage. During a gathering of the Konoha 12, the group discusses changing and eventually unifying the ninja world.
• Ito teases Sasuke and Naruko about their wedding. Sasuke becomes embarrassed and says they should first accomplish their larger ambitions. He then deflects the teasing by asking about Naruto and Hinata, while the others reveal that Ito and Ino have been secretly dating.

Character Developments

• Naruto: Begins forming a healthier relationship with the Nine-Tails and moves closer to mastering its power.
• Nine-Tails: Remains tsundere and guarded, but accepts Naruto’s chakra-sharing relationship.
• Sasuke: Becomes the central subject of Ito’s emotional genjutsu experiment. Instead of being driven by hatred, he develops romantic feelings for Naruko after rescuing her, suggesting a possible love-based route to Sharingan evolution.
• Naruko: Is introduced as Naruto’s twin sister and becomes Sasuke’s love interest. Her vulnerable first encounter with Sasuke quickly establishes their emotional bond.
• Ito Hirofumi: Continues experimenting with unconventional methods to influence Uchiha powers, later achieves his goal of becoming Fifth Hokage, and openly pushes plans to reform Konoha.
• Naruto and Hinata: Their expected future marriage is mentioned, though not shown directly.
• Ito and Ino: Their secret romantic relationship is exposed through teasing from the group.

Significant Themes

• Love as the source of power: The chapter challenges the traditional idea that the Sharingan requires hatred or trauma, proposing that extreme love—and the emotions it can generate—may also trigger evolution.
• Reality versus illusion: Much of Sasuke’s romantic development takes place inside a carefully constructed genjutsu, blurring the boundary between genuine emotional experience and manipulation.
• Comedic reinterpretation of canon: Familiar events, such as the Land of Waves mission and Sasuke’s emotional development, are reworked into a humorous romance-focused scenario.
• Ambition and social change: Ito’s promotion to Hokage introduces plans to reform Konoha and eventually unify the ninja world.
• Bonds and relationships: The chapter emphasizes Naruto’s bond with the Nine-Tails, Sasuke and Naruko’s romance, and the emerging relationships among the Konoha 12.

Important Character Interactions

• Naruto persistently interacts with the Nine-Tails, gradually earning its cooperation.
• Ito and Fugaku collaborate on the genjutsu experiment, while Madara observes skeptically and becomes intrigued by the possibility of love-based Sharingan awakening.
• Ito manipulates Sasuke’s curiosity by introducing the fictionalized—or illusion-created—Naruko.
• Sasuke rescues Naruko from Gato and the samurai, prompting her emotional attachment and his sudden romantic interest.
• Ito and the Konoha 12 celebrate his becoming Hokage, then tease Sasuke and Naruko about marriage.
• Sasuke retaliates by teasing Naruto about Hinata and exposing Ito’s secret dates with Ino.

Chapter Summary: “Second Pillar’s Happy Life”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ito Hirofumi’s genjutsu traps Sasuke—referred to as “Second Pillar”—in an elaborate alternate reality designed to awaken his Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Within the illusion, Sasuke and “Naruko” grow close over several years while Konoha becomes increasingly powerful.
• Konoha resurrects former powerhouses, conquers all five great nations, and unifies the Ninja World under a single country and village.
• Sasuke marries Naruko and believes his childhood dream of peace, unity, and possessing a beloved partner has finally come true.
• On the wedding night, Naruko suddenly disappears and is revealed to have been Naruto’s shadow clone. Naruto claims that “Naruko” never existed and that he created the deception because he desired Sasuke.
• Horrified and enraged, Sasuke awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan and uses Susanoo, shattering Hirofumi’s genjutsu.
• Back in reality, Sasuke remains confused and traumatized, mistaking Naruto for the illusion’s version of him. He attacks Naruto verbally and threatens to create a world where Naruko exists.
• Hirofumi explains that the entire experience was a genjutsu intended to trigger Sasuke’s Mangekyō awakening. Since Sasuke is too emotionally unstable to listen, Hirofumi asks Senju Hashirama to knock him unconscious.

Character Developments

• Sasuke/Second Pillar: Experiences an idealized life of peace and love before having it cruelly destroyed. The shock and emotional anguish successfully awaken his Mangekyō Sharingan, though the experience leaves him disoriented and unstable.
• Ito Hirofumi: Demonstrates both exceptional genjutsu skill and a mischievous, ruthless sense of humor. His method is highly effective but deliberately psychologically humiliating.
• Naruto: Is portrayed as the mastermind behind the false “Naruko” identity within the illusion, although this is part of the fabricated scenario. His appearance afterward unintentionally worsens Sasuke’s confusion.
• Uchiha Madara: Secretly observes the genjutsu through his Rinnegan and finds the cruel prank hilarious, admiring Hirofumi’s ingenuity.
• Hashirama: Is asked to subdue Sasuke but becomes distracted by Hirofumi calling him “Mistress.”
• Nine-Tails: Refuses to confront Sasuke after recognizing the danger posed by the newly awakened Mangekyō Sharingan.

Significant Themes

• The cost of power: Sasuke’s Mangekyō awakening is achieved through intense emotional suffering, reinforcing the connection between trauma and Uchiha power.
• Illusion versus reality: Sasuke’s imagined happiness feels completely real to him, making its destruction especially devastating and leaving him unable to trust what he sees.
• Cruel humor and humiliation: The chapter uses an absurd romantic scenario and a shocking revelation to turn Sasuke’s dream into a humiliating nightmare.
• Desire and idealized happiness: Sasuke’s longing for peace, family, and love is fulfilled in the genjutsu, only to reveal that the fulfillment was artificial.
• Power and conquest: The imagined unification of the Ninja World presents peace as the result of Konoha’s overwhelming dominance.

Character Interactions

• Hirofumi and Sasuke begin with playful hostility, but Hirofumi’s genjutsu turns their banter into a deeply personal psychological attack.
• Sasuke’s bond with Naruko appears loving and sincere until Naruto’s deception is revealed.
• Naruto’s post-genjutsu concern is misinterpreted by Sasuke, who reacts with panic and fury.
• Naruto seeks help from the Nine-Tails and Hirofumi, while the Nine-Tails refuses to intervene.
• Hirofumi relies on Hashirama—and threatens to involve Madara—to calm Sasuke by force.
• Madara silently enjoys the spectacle, making him the only person who fully understands what Sasuke experienced.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ito Hirofumi jokingly calls Senju Hashirama “Shiniang” (“teacher’s wife”), leading Hashirama to mistakenly believe that Madara and Ito’s unnamed “Shiniang” are romantically involved. Hashirama reacts coyly, while Madara becomes furious at the misunderstanding.
• In the Sealing Space, Sasuke suffers a severe psychological breakdown after experiencing a genjutsu centered on a gender-swapped Uzumaki Naruto, “Uzumaki Naruko.” In the illusion, Sasuke falls in love with Naruko, marries her, and is horrified when she transforms into Naruto on their wedding night.
• Sasuke awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan because of the emotional shock, but becomes unable to distinguish illusion from reality. He rants about Naruko and appears terrified of Naruto.
• Concerned that Sasuke’s unstable condition may harm him, Hashirama uses the enormous Wood Release technique, True Several Thousand Hands: Top Transformed Buddha. Realizing he nearly used excessive force, he carefully taps Sasuke’s Susanoo with one fist, knocking Sasuke unconscious rather than killing him.
• After leaving the Sealing Space, everyone questions Hirofumi about Sasuke’s behavior. Hirofumi explains the genjutsu and reveals that Sasuke’s Mangekyō awakened through marriage to Naruko rather than through the trauma of the Uchiha massacre.
• Hirofumi argues that Naruto has always been the strongest emotional trigger for Sasuke: Naruto’s Sexy Jutsu awakened Sasuke’s Two-Tomoe Sharingan, a kiss awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and marriage in the genjutsu triggered the Mangekyō.

Character Developments

• Sasuke successfully awakens the Mangekyō Sharingan, but at the cost of temporary psychological instability and emotional confusion.
• Naruto is shocked and offended by the idea that he—or his female counterpart—married Sasuke and attempted to seduce him. He also learns that his interactions have repeatedly catalyzed Sasuke’s Sharingan development.
• Hirofumi continues to manipulate events through absurd but effective methods, treating Sasuke’s traumatic experience humorously and viewing Naruto as the ideal stimulus for Sasuke’s growth.
• Hashirama demonstrates immense power but also a lack of restraint and awareness, instinctively using his strongest technique before remembering that Sasuke is not Madara. His playful, naïve personality contrasts with Madara’s irritation.
• Madara is embarrassed and enraged by the “Shiniang” misunderstanding. He also begins questioning whether the Uchiha’s traditional approach to awakening the Sharingan was misguided.
• Sakura becomes jealous and distressed at the idea of Naruto marrying Sasuke, even in a genjutsu, jokingly worrying that Sasuke would become a “divorcee” if she married him later.
• Fugaku and Mikoto are disturbed by the implication that Sasuke gained the Mangekyō more easily through a romantic illusion than through the deaths of the entire Uchiha Clan.

Significant Themes

• Parody of Sharingan lore: The chapter humorously undermines the traditional belief that extreme grief and clan tragedy are necessary to awaken advanced Sharingan abilities.
• Love and emotional shock as power sources: Sasuke’s romantic experience with Naruko proves more effective than mass tragedy, suggesting that personal emotional intensity matters more than the specific type of trauma.
• Absurdity and misunderstanding: Much of the comedy comes from characters misunderstanding Hirofumi’s words, especially Hashirama’s interpretation of “Shiniang” and Naruto’s confusion over Naruko.
• Questioning inherited traditions: Madara and Sasuke’s parents begin wondering whether the Uchiha’s understanding of their own abilities has been fundamentally flawed.
• Reality versus illusion: Sasuke’s inability to distinguish the genjutsu from reality highlights the psychological danger of powerful illusions, despite the chapter treating the situation comedically.

Character Interactions

• Hirofumi teases Hashirama and Madara, while Hashirama enthusiastically embraces the possibility of a romantic connection between Madara and his supposed “teacher’s wife.”
• Madara angrily scolds both Hashirama and Hirofumi for their suggestive comments.
• Hashirama accidentally endangers Sasuke by treating him as though he were Madara, then uses a restrained attack to knock him unconscious.
• Naruto confronts Hirofumi about Sasuke’s breakdown and learns the embarrassing details of the Naruko illusion.
• Sakura reacts with jealousy toward Naruto, while Fugaku and Mikoto compare Sasuke’s new awakening with his previous trauma.
• Madara silently compares the effectiveness of Naruto’s gender-swapped form with the Uchiha Clan’s traditional methods, even imagining whether a female Hashirama might have helped him awaken the Mangekyō sooner.

Chapter Summary: “Nine-Tails Secretly Stirring Up Trouble”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara briefly entertains inappropriate or embarrassing thoughts about Hashirama, then becomes flustered when Hashirama notices him staring. Their usual comedic argument follows, ending with Madara striking Hashirama.
• Kakashi reflects on the day’s extraordinary events: legendary figures have been resurrected, Naruto has mastered the Nine-Tails’ chakra, and Sasuke has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. He worries that Naruto and Sasuke may now be stronger than him, and wonders how powerful their teacher, Ito Hirofumi, must be.
• Madara, Hashirama, and the other summoned figures return to Ito’s Summoning Space, leaving Kakashi, Ito, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura behind.
• Kakashi relaxes after the crisis and secretly retrieves a spare copy of Icha Icha Paradise. Ito reveals that Kakashi’s father, White Fang, can still observe and hear events from the Summoning Space. Terrified of further punishment, Kakashi throws the book away and apologizes.
• The Nine-Tails secretly sends chakra containing memories or images of Naruto’s past suffering to Kushina, Naruto’s mother. It does this maliciously, hoping to provoke conflict between Kushina, Minato, and Konoha.
• Kushina views the transmitted memories and becomes furious upon learning that Naruto was mistreated and bullied as a child. She confronts Minato, accusing him of hiding the truth and condemning Konoha and the Third Hokage.

Character Developments

• Madara and Hashirama: Their antagonistic but familiar relationship remains highly comedic, with Madara easily embarrassed and Hashirama innocently provoking him.
• Kakashi: He experiences a crisis of confidence after seeing Naruto and Sasuke’s sudden growth. His interaction with White Fang also reveals his childish, mischievous side and his fear of disappointing his father.
• Naruto: He has gained immense power through his cooperation with Kurama but becomes suspicious when the Nine-Tails begins laughing ominously and acting secretively.
• Kurama: Although he is still hostile toward humans, Kurama now actively manipulates events for his own amusement. He uses his connection to Kushina to expose Naruto’s painful past.
• Kushina: Her maternal protectiveness and anger emerge strongly. Learning about Naruto’s suffering triggers overwhelming rage toward Minato, Konoha, and the Third Hokage.
• Minato: He is caught off guard and visibly uneasy when Kushina confronts him, implying that he knew about Naruto’s treatment but failed to tell her.
• Ito Hirofumi: His unusual ability to communicate with or relay information from the Summoning Space makes him an important observer and mediator.

Significant Themes

• Parental protection and betrayal: Kushina’s fury centers on the belief that Naruto was abandoned and mistreated while the adults around him remained silent.
• Hidden truths and delayed justice: The chapter emphasizes how concealed information can eventually cause explosive emotional consequences.
• Power and rapid growth: Naruto and Sasuke’s sudden rise to elite strength leaves Kakashi questioning his own place as a teacher and shinobi.
• Comedy amid serious conflict: Embarrassing banter, Kakashi’s book troubles, and Kurama’s mischievous scheming offset the darker subject of Naruto’s childhood suffering.
• Manipulation and revenge: Kurama deliberately exposes the truth not out of compassion, but to “add fuel to the fire” and enjoy the chaos it creates.

Important Character Interactions

• Madara and Hashirama engage in playful bickering, with Madara denying his embarrassment and Hashirama innocently questioning him.
• Kakashi and Ito discuss White Fang’s ability to observe the Summoning Space, leading Kakashi to panic and discard his treasured book.
• Naruto questions Kurama about his sinister laughter, but Kurama refuses to explain his plan.
• Kushina confronts Minato after seeing Naruto’s memories, demanding to know why he concealed Naruto’s suffering and blaming Konoha’s leadership.

Chapter Summary: “Orochimaru’s Idea”

• Kushina learns the truth about Naruto’s suffering. Through the Nine-Tails’ chakra, Uzumaki Kushina discovers everything Naruto has endured in Konoha. Furious that Minato and the village allowed their son to be mistreated, she condemns Namikaze Minato, the Third Hokage, and Konoha itself. She declares that, as Naruto’s mother, she will seek justice—even if it means destroying the village and killing Minato.
• Minato chooses family over Konoha. Minato admits that he already knew the truth and that his second chance at life has convinced him to abandon his former identity as Hokage and hero. He insists that he now wants only to be a good husband and father. When Kushina breaks down over Naruto’s fate, Minato embraces her and ultimately promises to stand beside her, even if she decides to attack Konoha.
• Others react to the family’s confrontation. The nearby powerful figures sense the emotional upheaval. Hashirama remains silent, Tobirama is unsure how to intervene, and Mito is deeply distressed by Kushina’s grief. Fugaku and his wife quietly exchange meaningful looks, suggesting that they are considering the implications of the situation.
• Orochimaru develops a plan. Kushina and Minato’s anger confirms Orochimaru’s long-standing belief that Konoha has decayed under Sarutobi Hiruzen’s leadership. He decides that the village may need to be forcibly “pruned” so it can be reborn. Inspired by Ito Hirofumi’s goal of unifying the ninja world and creating peace—and by the possibility that Nawaki could be resurrected—Orochimaru begins planning a new Konoha Crush Plan.
• Orochimaru’s intentions toward Hiruzen. Rather than allowing his former teacher to die as a senile leader burdened by past mistakes, Orochimaru wants to give Hiruzen a final, glorious ending while he is still remembered as the Third Hokage and hero of Konoha. He realizes that Minato and Kushina may become valuable allies in carrying out this plan.
• Team 7 is formed. Three days later, Team 7 is officially established without Kakashi conducting the traditional bell test. However, Sasuke—referred to as “Second Pillar”—remains unconscious in Konoha Hospital despite having no serious physical injury. Naruto, Sakura, and Ito Hirofumi visit him, with Sakura having insisted on his hospitalization.
• Character interactions and tone. Naruto innocently complains to Hirofumi that Team 7 has become ninjas without completing a mission, while poking the sleeping Sasuke. This lighthearted scene contrasts sharply with the earlier emotional confrontation and foreshadows the larger political upheaval Orochimaru is preparing.

Major Themes

Family loyalty versus duty to the village

Parental grief and the demand for justice

Konoha’s institutional corruption and moral decay

Redemption, second chances, and rewriting fate

The possibility that destruction may be necessary for renewal

Chapter Summary: “Drag Him!!!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Naruto feels frustrated because his squad has not completed any ordinary missions while Sasuke remains in a coma. Other squads are stuck doing tedious D-rank tasks such as finding cats, walking dogs, and weeding.
• Hirofumi reassures Naruto that Sasuke’s eye chakra has stabilized and predicts that he will awaken soon.
• Hirofumi reveals that he has been studying Mangekyō Sharingan abilities. His own Mangekyō now grants him Amaterasu, Kagutsuchi, Kotoamatsukami, and Future Sight.
• While Naruto repeatedly pokes Sasuke and complains that he should wake up, he jokingly threatens to pull Sasuke’s genitals.
• Sakura notices Sasuke’s finger twitch. Hirofumi realizes Sasuke may be reacting to Naruto’s words and jokingly—or seriously—orders Naruto to carry out the threat to wake him.
• Naruto reluctantly starts pulling down Sasuke’s pants, causing Sasuke to awaken violently and kick him across the room.
• Naruto and Sasuke immediately begin arguing, until a medical ninja enters and reprimands them for making noise in the hospital.
• Sasuke explains that he had been trapped in Hirofumi’s genjutsu and initially could not distinguish the illusion from reality. The absurd illusion involved Naruto and a female version of Sasuke, leaving Sasuke deeply embarrassed.
• Sasuke also realizes that Hirofumi’s Sharingan is far more advanced than his own and that Hirofumi used the genjutsu to help force his Mangekyō awakening.
• Sasuke is discharged after confirming that his body is healthy. The group—Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura, and Hirofumi—goes out for a large meal.
• At the end, Orochimaru contacts Hirofumi from the Summoning Space and asks to speak with him.

Character Developments

• Sasuke: Awakens from his coma and successfully gains the Mangekyō Sharingan, though the experience leaves him humiliated and angry. He now understands both the extent of Hirofumi’s power and the bizarre method used to help him awaken.
• Hirofumi: Demonstrates advanced mastery of the Mangekyō Sharingan and shows a willingness to use unconventional psychological tactics for Sasuke’s benefit. He also continues researching powerful ocular abilities.
• Naruto: Remains energetic, impulsive, and devoted to Sasuke. His constant presence and ridiculous behavior ultimately help trigger Sasuke’s awakening, although he becomes the target of Sasuke’s immediate anger.
• Sakura: Notices Sasuke’s first movement and remains curious despite pretending embarrassment, watching the situation closely.
• Orochimaru: Reappears at the chapter’s conclusion, signaling that an important conversation or development is about to follow.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and rivalry: Naruto and Sasuke’s constant insults and physical fights conceal a strong bond and genuine concern for one another.
• Unconventional methods of growth: Hirofumi’s genjutsu, though humiliating, helps Sasuke break through to the Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Power and mastery: The chapter emphasizes the gap between Hirofumi’s advanced ocular abilities and Sasuke’s newly awakened powers.
• Comedy amid serious development: Sasuke’s life-changing awakening is paired with absurd humor, embarrassment, and hospital chaos.
• Awareness within unconsciousness: Sasuke’s ability to perceive Naruto’s constant chatter while comatose reinforces his connection to the outside world and makes Naruto’s behavior especially irritating.

Important Character Interactions

• Naruto and Sasuke: Naruto’s teasing inadvertently helps awaken Sasuke, leading to a comedic confrontation and renewed bickering.
• Hirofumi and Sasuke: Hirofumi admits—implicitly and through Sasuke’s realization—that he placed Sasuke in the genjutsu to stimulate his Mangekyō awakening. Sasuke is grateful for the result but disturbed by the method.
• Sakura and the others: Sakura detects Sasuke’s movement and reacts with embarrassed curiosity while Naruto and Hirofumi escalate the situation.
• Medical ninja and Team 7: The medical ninja interrupts the argument and forces Naruto and Sasuke to behave.
• Orochimaru and Hirofumi: Orochimaru’s summons at the end sets up the next plot development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Orochimaru summons Ito Hirofumi, revealing he has a new idea.
• Orochimaru proposes the Konoha Crush Plan, aiming to purge internal issues and give Sarutobi Hiruzen a glorious exit.
• Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Fugaku, Uzumaki Kushina, and Uchiha Mikoto are involved in the plan, and the First and Second Hokage are aware of it.

Character Developments

• Orochimaru: Shows his strategic mind and desire to honor his teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• Ito Hirofumi: Expresses interest in witnessing the modified Konoha Crush Plan.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles within Konoha.
• The complex relationship between Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• The consequences of manipulating historical events.

Character Interactions

• Orochimaru and Ito Hirofumi: Discuss and plan the Konoha Crush Plan.
• Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Fugaku, Uzumaki Kushina, and Uchiha Mikoto: Join forces with Orochimaru to carry out the plan.
• The First and Second Hokage: Are aware of the plan but don't intervene directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Senju Hashirama reflects on his past with Madara, from their childhood friendship to their roles as clan leaders and founders of Konoha.
• Madara joins Hashirama by the river, and they discuss the state of Konoha and its deviation from their original vision.
• Hashirama questions Madara about his high regard for Ito Hirofumi, and they share a moment of camaraderie.
• Madara tries to discuss his Sharingan but is interrupted by Hashirama's antics.
• Hashirama expresses his desire for Madara's Sharingan, leading to a playful argument.

Character Developments

• Senju Hashirama: Reminisces about his past with Madara, expresses disappointment in Konoha's current state, and shows playful and competitive sides.
• Uchiha Madara: Reveals a rare moment of self-reflection, expresses his vision for Konoha, and displays a mix of arrogance and affection towards Hashirama.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Rivalry: The complex relationship between Hashirama and Madara, from childhood friends to clan leaders and rivals.
• The Dream of Konoha: The founders' vision for their village and the reality of its current state.
• Power and Ambition: The consequences of their actions and the struggle to maintain their ideals.

Character Interactions

• Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara: Their dynamic is marked by a mix of playful banter, mutual respect, and shared history. They reminisce about their past, discuss Konoha's future, and engage in lighthearted teasing.
• Hashirama and Madara's relationship is a blend of friendship, rivalry, and understanding, with each pushing the other to strive for their shared dream while also acknowledging their differences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara reveals to Hashirama that their chakra shares a special connection, and he has fused Hashirama's cells into his body.
• Madara suspects their chakra is linked to the Sage of Six Paths and could awaken the Rinnegan.
• Hashirama wants to fuse with Madara to awaken the Rinnegan, but Madara suggests he should have his cells transplanted by Orochimaru and Tobirama instead.
• Izuna watches Madara and Hashirama from a distance, supporting his brother's dreams.
• Tobirama visits Mito to discuss Orochimaru's plan, but Mito reveals the Uzumaki Clan's fate and her disdain for Konoha's past inaction.

Character Developments

• Madara: Reveals his past experiments with Hashirama's cells and his theory about the Sage of Six Paths' chakra.
• Hashirama: Shows excitement and eagerness to fuse with Madara to awaken the Rinnegan.
• Izuna: Demonstrates loyalty and support for his brother's dreams.
• Mito: Expresses her resentment towards Konoha for not helping the Uzumaki Clan and her disapproval of Orochimaru's plan.

Significant Themes

• The connection between Madara and Hashirama's chakra and its potential to awaken the Rinnegan.
• The fate of the Uzumaki Clan and Mito's resentment towards Konoha.
• Loyalty and support, as shown by Izuna towards Madara and Mito's disapproval of Orochimaru's plan.

Character Interactions

• Madara and Hashirama: Madara reveals his past experiments, and Hashirama expresses his desire to fuse with Madara.
• Izuna and Madara: Izuna watches Madara and Hashirama from a distance, showing his support for his brother's dreams.
• Mito and Tobirama: Mito reveals the Uzumaki Clan's fate and her disapproval of Konoha's past inaction to Tobirama.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Senju Tobirama decides not to intervene in the Konoha Crush Plan, trusting the Fourth Hokage and others to control the situation.
• Senju Tobirama encounters Uchiha Izuna, who wants to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique from him in exchange for a Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Ito Hirofumi summons Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Kushina, Uchiha Fugaku, and Uchiha Mikoto to initiate the Konoha Crush Plan.
• Namikaze Minato releases the Nine-Tails at the edge of Konoha, causing destruction.
• Uzumaki Kushina uses her powerful techniques to attack the civilians, seeking revenge for her son's past suffering.

Character Developments

• Senju Tobirama shows reluctance to interfere in the plan, demonstrating his trust in his peers and a level of detachment from the conflict.
• Uchiha Izuna displays a new side, seeking to learn from Senju Tobirama out of respect and a desire to help his brother achieve his dream.
• Uzumaki Kushina's motivation for participating in the plan is revealed, driven by a desire for revenge against the civilians who mistreated her son.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Senju Tobirama's trust in his peers is tested as the Konoha Crush Plan unfolds, while Uchiha Izuna's trust in Senju Tobirama is a factor in his decision to learn from him.
• Revenge and Redemption: Uzumaki Kushina's desire for revenge against the civilians highlights the destructive potential of holding onto grudges, while also raising questions about the possibility of redemption for those who have caused suffering.

Character Interactions

• Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Izuna's interaction shows a shift in their relationship, with Izuna seeking Tobirama's guidance and Tobirama agreeing to teach him.
• Namikaze Minato's interaction with the Nine-Tails demonstrates his complex relationship with the beast, treating it as a friend and brother despite its destructive nature.
• Uzumaki Kushina's interaction with the civilians reveals her deep-seated anger and desire for retribution, setting her on a collision course with the villagers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine-Tails and Uzumaki Kushina cause destruction in Konoha, but avoid populated areas.
• Orochimaru summons Manda, a giant snake, to further wreak havoc.
• Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto activate their Mangekyo Sharingan and Susanoo to confront Manda.
• Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen face off, with Hiruzen attempting to stop Orochimaru's plans.

Character Developments

• Manda, despite its size and power, is revealed to be cowardly and submissive when faced with stronger opponents.
• Orochimaru enjoys Manda's submissiveness, finding satisfaction in the snake's fear.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen shows concern for Konoha and Uzumaki Naruto, ready to defend his village.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear: Manda's fear of the Uchihas and Orochimaru's enjoyment of it highlight the dynamics of power and fear in the shinobi world.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Orochimaru's actions against Konoha and his former teacher, Hiruzen, emphasize the themes of loyalty and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Orochimaru and Manda: Orochimaru manipulates Manda, enjoying the snake's fear and submissiveness.
• Uchiha Fugaku and Mikoto vs. Manda: The Uchihas use their powerful Susanoo to intimidate and control Manda.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen and Orochimaru: Hiruzen confronts Orochimaru, attempting to stop his plans and protect Konoha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Namikaze Minato and Kushina, believed to be dead, appear and attack Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage.
• Orochimaru watches the scene with indifference, planning to kill Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen, critically injured, uses the Dead Demon Consuming Seal to take Orochimaru with him.
• Ito Hirofumi arrives and scares off the Death God, preventing Sarutobi Hiruzen's death.

Character Developments

• Sarutobi Hiruzen reflects on his past actions and regrets his mistakes, realizing he was wrong.
• Orochimaru shows no remorse and is only concerned with his plans.
• Ito Hirofumi demonstrates his power and influence, scaring off the Death God.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions.
• The struggle between power and morality.
• The cycle of life and death.

Character Interactions

• Namikaze Minato and Kushina confront Sarutobi Hiruzen, expressing their anger and resentment.
• Orochimaru interacts with Sarutobi Hiruzen, showing no remorse or affection.
• Ito Hirofumi interacts with the Death God, demonstrating his power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Death God, summoned by Orochimaru, retreats after seeing the Rasengan and Adamantine Sealing Chains.
• Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen attempts to use the Dead Demon Consuming Seal but hesitates due to the Death God's retreat.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen decides to sacrifice himself to protect Konoha and attacks Orochimaru.
• Orochimaru stabs Sarutobi Hiruzen with the Kusanagi Sword, killing him.
• Ito Hirofumi says, "We shall meet again soon," to Sarutobi Hiruzen before his death.
• The Konoha Crush Plan ends abruptly with only Sarutobi Hiruzen facing Orochimaru.
• Danzo, within a Root base, expresses regret for Sarutobi's death but justifies it as necessary for Konoha's sake and his own ambition to become Hokage.

Character Developments

• Sarutobi Hiruzen finally displays the demeanor of a Shinobi Hero, sacrificing himself for Konoha.
• Orochimaru shows remorse and affection towards his teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• Danzo reveals his ambition to become Hokage and his belief that Sarutobi's death is necessary for Konoha's sake.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Sarutobi Hiruzen)
• Ambition and power hunger (Danzo)
• The consequences of one's actions (Orochimaru, Danzo)

Character Interactions

• Sarutobi Hiruzen and Orochimaru: Teacher-student relationship, with Orochimaru killing his teacher out of necessity and remorse.
• Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen: Rivals for the Hokage position, with Danzo justifying Sarutobi's death for Konoha's sake and his own ambition.
• Ito Hirofumi and Sarutobi Hiruzen: Ito's mysterious connection with the Death God and his cryptic words to Sarutobi before his death.

Chapter Summary: Sarutobi Hiruzen’s Revival

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the Konoha Crush is brought under control, Ito Hirofumi leaves the battlefield and returns home as though nothing unusual has happened.
• Orochimaru and the other summoned figures dispel their techniques and return to the Summoning Space.
• Konoha begins rescue and recovery operations. Most casualties are civilians, many of whom were killed by Uzumaki Kushina during the attack.
• Naruto and Second Pillar observe the battle from a distance. Naruto is emotionally affected by seeing his parents fighting for him, but he is also distressed by his mother’s role in the civilians’ deaths. Second Pillar remains largely indifferent to Konoha’s suffering.
• After Sarutobi Hiruzen’s death, Koharu and Homura quickly take control of the village’s emergency response. Kakashi retrieves Hiruzen’s body, while Danzo and Root seize control of Konoha’s streets and begin organizing the village’s forces.
• In the Summoning Space, the occupants react strongly to Hiruzen’s death and anticipate Ito’s possible attempt to summon him.
• Ito uses a Golden Summoning. As expected, the summoned figure is Sarutobi Hiruzen, restored to his youthful prime.
• Hiruzen awakens confused, surrounded by former allies, enemies, and deceased historical figures. He is especially shocked to see Orochimaru, Minato, Kushina, the First and Second Hokage, and others.
• The chapter ends with Hiruzen questioning Orochimaru about his condition and suspecting that forbidden experiments or a powerful genjutsu may be involved.

Character Developments

• Naruto: Experiences the unfamiliar comfort of having both brothers and parents protect him. However, his affection for his mother conflicts with his grief over the civilians she killed, revealing a growing moral awareness.
• Second Pillar: His lack of concern for Konoha’s civilians emphasizes his detached, selective loyalty. He only cares about Ito, Naruto, and their close companions.
• Orochimaru: Though he killed Hiruzen, he remains emotionally attached to the idealized “Shinobi Hero” version of his teacher. He eagerly anticipates seeing Hiruzen restored to his younger self.
• Senju Tobirama: Feels anger and disappointment toward Orochimaru for destroying Konoha, yet also recognizes that Orochimaru has already died once. His hostility toward Danzo remains even stronger.
• Hiruzen: Returns in a youthful, powerful body with no understanding of the strange circumstances surrounding his revival. His confusion highlights the dramatic contrast between his former death and his restored condition.
• Danzo: Takes advantage of Hiruzen’s death to expand Root’s authority and position himself as a major power within Konoha.
• Ito Hirofumi: Remains calm and detached during the village’s crisis, treating Hiruzen’s revival as the expected result of his summoning system.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of war: The destruction of Konoha affects civilians most severely, while the political leadership quickly shifts toward reconstruction and control.
• Family and belonging: Naruto’s reaction to his parents protecting him shows how deeply he longs for familial support, even as their actions create emotional conflict.
• Death and resurrection: Hiruzen’s revival challenges the boundary between life and death and allows characters from different eras to confront one another.
• Legacy versus reality: Orochimaru remembers Hiruzen as a heroic teacher, while Hiruzen’s final years had left him weakened and morally compromised. His restoration to youth symbolizes a return to his former idealized identity.
• Political opportunism: Danzo and the village elders immediately assume control after Hiruzen’s death, suggesting that Konoha’s stability may conceal deeper ambitions and power struggles.
• Redemption and judgment: Tobirama’s mixed feelings toward Orochimaru reflect the unresolved question of whether death can atone for the damage he caused.

Character Interactions

• Naruto and Second Pillar watch Minato and Kushina’s assault on Konoha together, revealing their sharply different emotional responses.
• Kakashi and the Anbu recover Hiruzen’s body, while Danzo’s Root forces dominate the streets and coordinate the village’s response.
• Orochimaru and Tobirama react uneasily to the prospect of facing the revived Hiruzen, with Tobirama especially angry at both Orochimaru and Danzo.
• Upon awakening, Hiruzen sees Orochimaru—the student who killed him—and several people connected to Konoha’s past and present. His final exchange with Orochimaru sets up the central confrontation of the next chapter.

Chapter Summary: “I’m Not Pot Kage!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Orochimaru reveals that the resurrected individuals are spirits who have been restored to life through Ito Hirofumi’s abilities. They have also gained a form of immortality and retain their own free will.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen is shocked to learn that Ito Hirofumi can resurrect the dead by forming contracts with the Underworld. The system rewards Ito with the S-rank Five-Style Great Barrage Technique after successfully reviving and summoning Hiruzen.
• Hiruzen reunites with his former teacher, Senju Tobirama. Tobirama expresses deep disappointment in Hiruzen’s performance as Hokage, particularly regarding the Senju Clan’s disappearance and the Uchiha Clan’s destruction.
• Ito explains that resurrected people function like ordinary summoning beasts under an equal-status contract. He cannot control their minds or actions, and their involvement in events is entirely their own responsibility.
• Hiruzen initially suspects Ito of orchestrating Orochimaru’s attack on Konoha, but Ito angrily denies the accusation and insists that Orochimaru independently planned the Konoha Crush.
• Orochimaru fills Hiruzen in on the major changes that occurred while he was Hokage, including Naruto’s connection to the Nine-Tails, Second Pillar’s Mangekyō Sharingan, Tobirama’s training of Ito’s classmates, and Ito’s ambition to unify the entire Ninja World.
• Hiruzen realizes that Konoha has changed dramatically without his knowledge. He reflects on his own failures and regrets not using the Telescope Technique to monitor the younger generation—though the narration humorously notes that he mainly used it to spy on hot spring bathhouses.
• Despite being angry at Orochimaru for attacking Konoha, Hiruzen also feels proud of him and recognizes that Orochimaru may have tried to protect his teacher’s reputation by personally confronting him before death.
• The chapter ends with Hiruzen declaring that Orochimaru’s assault on Konoha is unforgivable and preparing to discipline him now that he has regained his youthful body.

Character Developments

• Ito Hirofumi is revealed to possess extraordinary hidden abilities, including Underworld contracts, resurrection, and the power to summon the dead. He is defensive about being blamed for Orochimaru’s actions but remains confident in his grand plans.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen is resurrected in his physical prime and forced to confront his failures as Hokage. He is humbled by Tobirama’s disappointment but also relieved to discover that his body and mind are fully restored.
• Senju Tobirama remains stern and principled, criticizing Hiruzen without losing control of his emotions. He also continues acting as a mentor to the younger generation.
• Orochimaru displays genuine affection for Hiruzen and takes responsibility for explaining the new situation to him. Though he attacked Konoha, he still respects his former teacher and accepts that Hiruzen may punish him.
• Hiruzen and Orochimaru’s relationship becomes more complex: Hiruzen is angry over Orochimaru’s crimes but also recognizes his excellence and possible concern for his teacher’s legacy.

Significant Themes

• Resurrection and second chances: Hiruzen is given a new life and a chance to confront his mistakes, while the resurrected characters gain renewed purpose.
• Responsibility and blame: The chapter repeatedly distinguishes between Ito’s summoning contracts and actual control, emphasizing that individuals remain responsible for their own choices.
• Failure and regret: Hiruzen acknowledges that he failed as Hokage and remained unaware of major developments within Konoha.
• Teacher-student relationships: Tobirama’s disappointment in Hiruzen and Hiruzen’s conflicted feelings toward Orochimaru highlight the burdens and expectations passed between generations.
• Ambition and change: Ito’s goal of unifying the Ninja World suggests that the political order is rapidly shifting, with former enemies and legendary figures now gathered under his influence.
• Comedy amid serious events: Ito’s outrage at being accused of being the “First Pot Kage” and Hiruzen’s misuse of the Telescope Technique provide comic relief during a chapter focused on death, failure, and resurrection.

the chapter is about the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, confronting his rebellious disciple, Orochimaru, in his prime. Orochimaru initially tries to reason with Hiruzen, but Hiruzen summons the Ape God to fight him. Hiruzen then proceeds to beat Orochimaru with various ninjutsu, while Orochimaru uses substitution and summons to evade. Meanwhile, the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, arrives and begins to discipline Hiruzen for his past actions, using the Flying Thunder God Technique and Water Colliding Wave. The chapter ends with Senju Hashirama catching Hiruzen after he is sent flying by Tobirama, and Hashirama asking Hiruzen if he is hurt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sarutobi Hiruzen is resurrected but is immediately attacked and killed by the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and others in a friendly sparring session gone awry.
• Ito Hirofumi, the summoner, watches in anxiety as Sarutobi Hiruzen is killed, knowing he'll have to spend 50 million Wealth Points to resurrect him again.
• When Sarutobi Hiruzen dies, he leaves behind Soul Fire, which can be used to resurrect him. Ito Hirofumi successfully resurrects him again.
• Senju Hashirama accidentally kills Sarutobi Hiruzen with a powerful Sage Art technique, and Uchiha Madara expresses interest in testing Sarutobi Hiruzen's strength.

Character Developments

• Sarutobi Hiruzen shows fear and desperation when facing death and Uchiha Madara, revealing his vulnerability despite his status as a Hokage.
• Ito Hirofumi demonstrates his ability to resurrect summoned characters and his concern for his Wealth Points.
• Senju Hashirama shows his playful and powerful nature, accidentally killing Sarutobi Hiruzen during a sparring session.
• Uchiha Madara shows interest in testing Sarutobi Hiruzen's strength, revealing his competitive nature.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy among the Hokages and legendary shinobi.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents, as seen in Senju Hashirama's accidental killing of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
• The value of life and the fear of death, as experienced by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Character Interactions

• Senju Hashirama and Sarutobi Hiruzen: Despite being friendly, Senju Hashirama accidentally kills Sarutobi Hiruzen during a sparring session.
• Uchiha Madara and Sarutobi Hiruzen: Uchiha Madara expresses interest in testing Sarutobi Hiruzen's strength, causing the latter to panic.
• Ito Hirofumi and the summoned shinobi: Ito Hirofumi watches the events unfold, anxious about the cost of resurrecting Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uchiha Madara spares Sarutobi Hiruzen after he begs for his life, ending the farce in the Summoning Space.
• Sarutobi Hiruzen's death causes chaos in Konoha, and the three elders—Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura—begin a power struggle.
• Danzo sits in the Hokage's chair, hinting at his ambition to become the next Hokage.
• Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura argue over who should succeed Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Character Developments

• Sarutobi Hiruzen shows cowardice and desperation, begging for his life from Uchiha Madara.
• Danzo reveals his ambition to become the next Hokage, driven by his desire to make Konoha strong again.
• Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura show their disapproval of Danzo's ambition and hint at supporting Jiraiya or Tsunade instead.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle and ambition, as seen in Danzo's desire to become Hokage and the elders' attempts to maintain their influence.
• The consequences of Sarutobi Hiruzen's death on Konoha and its inhabitants.
• The importance of stability and unity in Konoha, as emphasized by Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.

Character Interactions

• Uchiha Madara and Sarutobi Hiruzen: Madara shows mercy to Hiruzen, ending their confrontation.
• Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura: The three elders argue over who should succeed Sarutobi Hiruzen, revealing their ambitions and insecurities.