Recaps

Sasuke returned to Konoha with power from Las Noches and fought Naruto and Tsunade before escaping. Aizen gathered his forces at Las Noches and prepared to depart for the moon, while infiltrators threatened the stronghold during his absence.

• Sasuke and Fu Ryosuke passed the Hollow Spirit Empire’s trial, then Kyoka Suigetsu offered Sasuke a path to greater power in exchange for killing Naruto.
• Minato slaughtered members of the Hyuga Branch Family and seized their Byakugan, while Aizen and Kyoka Suigetsu discussed Sasuke’s mission and the Hogyoku.
• Sasuke confronted Naruto, whose allies and Tsunade intervened, but Sasuke escaped with Fu Ryosuke using Raguki after failing to kill Naruto.
• Sasuke and Fu Ryosuke encountered Cloud Ninja infiltrating Las Noches, while Aizen summoned his followers and approved Orochimaru’s plan to capture the lunar clan for experiments.
• Aizen gathered Nagato, Yahiko, Konan, Ulquiorra, Starrk, Lilynette, Barragan, and others, then announced that they would travel to the moon and destroy it.
• Jia Jin arrived at Las Noches, and Aizen ordered Minato to begin the departure for the moon.
• Shimura Kazumi chose to remain behind to protect the area after Kimimaro reported that ninjas had infiltrated the surroundings.