Chapter Summaries

Might Duy opened the Sixth Gate and used Morning Peacock to devastate the Ancient Moon Clan, while Kangetsu instructed White Zetsu to provide Duy’s other personality with Internal Martial Arts materials after the Second War. The Crimson Lotus Village then ambushed the battlefield with a Crystal Release attack, forcing Duy to warn everyone to retreat.

• Might Duy opened the Sixth Gate and unleashed Morning Peacock against the Ancient Moon Clan.
• Kangetsu recognized the technique and told White Zetsu to give Internal Martial Arts materials to the other personality in Might Duy’s mind after the Second War.
• Might Duy’s Morning Peacock killed dozens of Ancient Moon Clan members.
• The Ancient Moon Clan’s Kage called for help from Crimson Lotus Village.
• More than a hundred Crimson Lotus Village fighters attacked with Crystal Release: Shuriken Technique, and Might Duy ordered everyone to retreat.

Hatake Sakumo arrived and cut through Kangetsu’s pink crystals with his red lightning blade. Might Duy opened the Gate of Death to hold off the enemy while Sakumo and the others escaped, his blood-red aura surging as he advanced.

• Hatake Sakumo arrived and sliced through Kangetsu’s pink crystals with his scarlet-edged blade.
• White Zetsu explained that Sakumo had inherited traits from three clans and had learned Kangetsu’s methods for absorbing and purifying killing aura.
• Hatake Sakumo urged Might Duy to stop before opening the Eighth Gate, but Duy told him to take the others away.
• Might Duy pointed at his heart and opened the Gate of Death, turning his blue aura blood-red.
• Might Duy advanced toward the enemies as his aura blazed upward and shook the heavens.

Might Duy unleashed a barrage of air-pressure punches and crushed Crimson Lotus Shadow into powder. He then charged at the Ancient Moon Clan and the Crimson Lotus Clan, transforming his red aura into black as he used Sunset Falls.

• Might Duy used his first punch to blast the air toward Crimson Lotus Shadow.
• Crimson Lotus Shadow fired pink lasers while Might Duy answered with more punches that carved a passage through the air.
• Might Duy continued his punches until the air cannons shattered the pink crystals and crushed Crimson Lotus Shadow into powder.
• Might Duy charged toward the Ancient Moon Clan and the Crimson Lotus Clan and shouted, "Sunset Falls!"
• Might Duy's red aura turned black as he attacked.

Hatake Sakumo killed the remaining enemy ninja and carried the gravely injured Might Duy out of the crater. Kangetsu descended and revealed himself to Sakumo, who recognized him as Lord Blood Shadow.

• The surviving ninja charged Hatake Sakumo, who killed them all with a single sword strike.
• Hatake Sakumo lifted the badly injured Might Duy from the crater and carried him to the clearing.
• White Zetsu asked Kangetsu if he would let Might Duy die, and Kangetsu said he would save the promising talent.
• Kangetsu descended and let his suppressed aura unfold as Hatake Sakumo demanded to know who he was.
• Kangetsu praised Sakumo's swordsmanship and physique, then Sakumo recognized him as Lord Blood Shadow.

Kangetsu’s loyal personalities emerged in Hatake Sakumo and Might Duy, granting them abilities inherited from several clans. Kangetsu healed Might Duy with Creation Divine Lightning, while Sakumo continued to resist his other personality and Kangetsu asked whether he now understood what was happening.

• Might Duy and Hatake Sakumo’s loyal personalities emerged and respectfully greeted Kangetsu as their master.
• Kangetsu used Creation Divine Lightning to heal Might Duy’s shattered body and restore him beyond his former peak strength.
• Kangetsu told Hatake Sakumo that resisting his other personality had given him its memories and asked whether he now understood the situation.

Kangetsu confronted Hatake Sakumo, revealed that he trusted Sakumo’s other personality more, and pressured him to swear loyalty. Kangetsu departed with White Zetsu, leaving Sakumo stunned beside the recovered Might Duy.

• Kangetsu told Hatake Sakumo that he had created him and trusted his other personality, while warning that the personality’s influence limited Sakumo’s growth.
• Kangetsu stepped on Sakumo’s blood-red blade and threatened to kill him if he revealed Kangetsu’s plans.
• Kangetsu urged Sakumo to swear loyalty, arguing that Konoha would eventually treat his strength as a threat.
• Kangetsu told White Zetsu to leave with him and vanished, leaving the recovered Might Duy and a stunned Sakumo behind.

Five years later, Kangetsu directed White Zetsu to guide Minato Namikaze toward incomplete Flying Thunder God materials and reported on the prolonged war among the four great ninja villages. He then ordered the next stage of his plans: the destruction of smaller villages and a staged encounter that would make Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru the Sannin and bring Nagato under Jiraiya’s tutelage.

• Kangetsu ordered White Zetsu to watch Minato Namikaze and Yukine Uzumaki and arrange for Minato to find incomplete Flying Thunder God scrolls and Uzumaki sealing materials in the former Uchiha Clan Compound.
• White Zetsu reported that the four great ninja villages had fought for three years in the Land of Lightning, supplied in part by disguised White Zetsu clones, while Madara recruited Kakuzu under Izuna’s orders.
• Kangetsu noted that Kakuzu, Tobi, Deidara, and the child Nagato still needed time before they could serve his plans.
• Kangetsu ordered White Zetsu to notify Hanzo to begin a plan in which Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru would fight Hanzo, earn the title of the Sannin, and make Nagato Jiraiya’s student.
• Before that encounter, Kangetsu ordered Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru to lead the destruction of the remaining third of the small ninja villages.

Kangetsu questioned White Zetsu about Uchiha Obito’s planned Sharingan awakening, then ordered Inoyan to prepare the Bloody Squad for an operation. He worried that the current squad was weaker than its predecessor and reflected on how he was restoring the older members’ strength before returning home to his wives.

• White Zetsu told Kangetsu that Uchiha Obito was still a child and that they were shaping him into a kindhearted person before fostering a love meant to awaken his Sharingan.
• Kangetsu sent White Zetsu away with instructions to carry out the plan exactly as ordered.
• Kangetsu summoned Inoyan and told him to prepare the Bloody Squad for an upcoming operation.
• Kangetsu worried that Inoyan’s generation of the Bloody Squad was weaker than the previous one and explained that Inoue and the others were recovering in the Lake of Creation.
• Kangetsu vanished from the Blood Shadow Office and returned home to his five youthful-looking wives.

White Zetsu delivered gifts and instructions from Kangetsu to Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru as the remaining small ninja villages prepared to attack. The three future Sannin were left to strengthen themselves and defend Konoha without Kangetsu's intervention.

• Tsunade asked White Zetsu what Kangetsu had given her, and he revealed that her gift was a powerful Nether Tiger Clan summoning beast.
• White Zetsu explained that Jiraiya received guidance on natural chakra and Orochimaru received research materials and a portion of the Nine-Headed Divine Dragon's flesh.
• Tsunade worried about taming the Nether Tiger, and White Zetsu said Kangetsu would destroy the clan if it refused to obey her.
• White Zetsu warned the three that the remaining small ninja villages were preparing an all-out offensive and said Kangetsu would not intervene, then left.
• Jiraiya lamented that peace remained distant, while Orochimaru suspected Kangetsu might have planned the conflict.

Kangetsu arranged for Minato Namikaze to study the Flying Thunder God Technique and become Jiraiya’s student as part of his plan to make him Hokage. He also instructed Jiraiya to support Minato, leaving Jiraiya free to decide what to teach him.

• Kangetsu gave Minato Namikaze an unfinished Flying Thunder God Technique scroll for his other personality to find and study.
• Kangetsu told Minato to guide his other personality toward Jiraiya and to keep his romance with Yukine Uzumaki on track.
• Kangetsu visited Jiraiya, whose hidden personality had gained control of Jiraiya’s body without needing Kangetsu’s ninjutsu.
• Kangetsu identified Minato as his chosen Fourth Hokage and ordered Jiraiya to take him as a student and support him with the other Sannin.
• Jiraiya asked whether he should teach Minato the Rasengan, and Kangetsu left the choice of what to teach to him.

Kangetsu completed the fusion that gave Hatake Sakumo control of his body, then used the Rinnegan to grant him the Asura Path. Hatake Sakumo gained greater physical strength and control over his killing intent, and received a Killing Fist manual to train with.

• Kangetsu stopped Hatake Sakumo from taking his own life and restrained him as he began the fusion.
• Hatake Sakumo took control of the body despite some lingering resistance, and Kangetsu ordered him to become an asura.
• Kangetsu used the Rinnegan to send the Asura Path's power into Hatake Sakumo.
• Hatake Sakumo said the new power doubled his physical prowess and improved his control over killing intent.
• Kangetsu gave Hatake Sakumo a Killing Fist manual, and Hatake Sakumo promised to train diligently.

Orochimaru showed Danzo a living arm made from the First's cells and ten Sharingan, explaining its limits before Danzo attached it to his missing shoulder. Danzo regained control of his right arm, while Orochimaru secretly treated him as a test subject for a transplant he hoped to try himself.

• Orochimaru led Danzo into his underground base and showed him the living arm with ten three-tomoe Sharingan.
• Orochimaru explained that using Izanagi would weaken the Sharingan and that Danzo should use it no more than five times before replacing them.
• Danzo eagerly took the arm and pressed it against his missing right shoulder.
• The arm's heat healed Danzo's wound, and he gradually regained control of his right hand.
• Danzo clenched his new hand and celebrated, while Orochimaru considered using the transplant himself if the experiment succeeded.

Orochimaru used the Eight Branches Technique to fuse Yamata no Orochi, the Nine-Headed Divine Dragon, and the First Hokage's cells into a new body. After revealing his Nine-Headed Divine Dragon Technique, he returned to human form, delighted by his enhanced power and longevity.

• Orochimaru transformed into a blood-red mass that absorbed the nearby flesh and the First Hokage's cells.
• The mass cracked open and formed a person-sized Nine-Headed Divine Dragon with nine blood-red heads and scales.
• Orochimaru emerged from the dragon's central head and named his creation the Nine-Headed Divine Dragon Technique.
• Orochimaru celebrated his new body, which had powerful chakra, the potential to absorb tailed beast chakra, and increased longevity.
• The Nine-Headed Divine Dragon condensed back into Orochimaru, who returned to human form with a sinister smile.

After ten years of war, Kangetsu ordered the four great shinobi villages to launch an all-out offensive against Kirigakure in seven days. He gave orders to the Second Raikage, the Second Kazekage, and Mū, setting the stage for one battle to decide the war.

• Kangetsu told White Zetsu that it was time to put an end to everything.
• Kangetsu ordered the Second Raikage to launch an all-out offensive against Kirigakure in seven days.
• Kangetsu directed the Second Kazekage, Shamon, to gather Sunagakure's forces and target Kirigakure's Mizukage.
• Kangetsu met Mū underground in Iwagakure's camp, and Mū acknowledged that the war had to end.

The four great shinobi villages began fighting, while Uchiha Izuna planned to draw the three allied Kage away and kill them. The four Kage charged into battle as their forces formed opposing formations.

• The Raikage, Tsuchikage, and Kazekage provoked Hozuki Gengetsu and ordered their forces to attack.
• A black-lightning-armored warrior from Kumogakure charged toward Hozuki Gengetsu with a black longsword.
• Uchiha Izuna watched from the shadows and planned to move the three allied Kage elsewhere before killing them.
• Shamon mocked Kirigakure as a bandit gang, provoking Hozuki Gengetsu to charge into battle.
• The four Kage rushed forward as Kumogakure, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure formed an offensive formation and Kirigakure formed a defensive circle.

A, Shamon, and Mū fought Hozuki Gengetsu while the battle between Cloud and Kirigakure continued nearby. After Gengetsu used a giant clam to create an illusion, Mū’s Dust Release targeted the Mizukage’s revealed real body.

• A attacked Hozuki Gengetsu with his Black Blade, but the slash passed through the Mizukage’s illusory body.
• Shamon identified Gengetsu’s Demonic Illusion-Steaming Mirage and blocked his Water Cannon Air Bullet with an Iron Sand Barrier.
• Mū fired Dust Release at Gengetsu’s real body, and Gengetsu countered with Oil Slick.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mizukage unleashes a powerful Water Style jutsu, "Water Shadow's Outburst," causing a massive explosion.
• The three Kage (Raikage, Tsuchikage, and Kazekage) are trapped and must defend themselves.
• Shamon, the Raikage, uses "Magnet Release—Gate of Heaven" to create a protective barrier, which withstands the explosion.
• The Tsuchikage uses "Dust Release" to remove oil from their bodies and the sealed space.
• The explosion transforms the plain into golden sands, collapses surrounding mountains, and distorts the air, but the barrier holds firm.

Character Developments

• Shamon demonstrates his power and quick thinking by creating a barrier to protect the Kage.
• The Mizukage shows his immense power and ruthlessness by using a devastating jutsu.
• The Tsuchikage displays his calm and strategic thinking in countering the Water Style jutsu.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The Mizukage's powerful jutsu causes widespread destruction.
• Teamwork and unity: The Kage work together to defend against the attack.
• Adaptability: Shamon's barrier evolves and strengthens under the intense conditions.

Character Interactions

• The Kage work together to defend against the Mizukage's attack.
• Shamon and the Tsuchikage discuss strategies to counter the Water Style jutsu.
• The Kazekage suggests they leave through the ground after the explosion subsides.

Uchiha Izuna confronted the three Kage, confident that his strength surpassed theirs, while Kangetsu watched and intended for them to wound Izuna rather than kill him. Izuna launched a powerful taijutsu attack at the Raikage, and Kangetsu recognized the technique he had once taught him.

• Uchiha Izuna appeared before the three Kage and boasted that only Kangetsu could match him.
• Kangetsu told White Zetsu that he wanted the Kage to severely wound Izuna, not kill him.
• The Raikage activated Lightning Armor, the Tsuchikage amplified his power, and Shamon summoned black iron sand as they prepared to fight Izuna.
• Uchiha Izuna charged the Raikage and struck with a powerful punch.
• Kangetsu recognized Izuna's punch as a taijutsu technique he had taught him and noted how much Izuna had improved.

Izuna and the Raikage prepared to fight after recognizing that Konoha had inherited the Eight Inner Gates from Kangetsu. As Izuna attacked with Susanoo and black flames, the Raikage opened five gates and unleashed a devastating blood-red lightning punch.

• Izuna deduced that Konoha had obtained the Eight Inner Gates from what Kangetsu left behind.
• Kangetsu identified Black Zetsu as the one who created the Hozuki Clan and empowered the Mizukage.
• Izuna formed a human-sized Susanoo and charged the Raikage with a katana wreathed in black flames.
• The Raikage opened the first five Eight Inner Gates, turning his lightning and eyes blood-red.
• The Raikage launched a lightning-fast punch, and Kangetsu compared its explosive power to the Seventh Gate.

Black Zetsu feared the Raikage’s power but blamed Uchiha Kangetsu for his own weakness. The Raikage taunted Uchiha Izuna, who renewed his attack, and the Raikage opened the Seventh Gate to face him.

• Black Zetsu recalled that Uchiha Kangetsu had left him with less than thirty percent of his strength and admitted he could not afford to provoke him.
• The Raikage recovered from his injuries and mocked Uchiha Izuna for being old, claiming he could use his strongest move several more times.
• Uchiha Izuna unleashed his full power and charged at the Raikage with a semi-complete Susanoo formed as armor.
• The Raikage opened the Seventh Gate, and blood-red lightning erupted around him as his eyes turned red.