Chapter Summaries

Ichimaru Gin joined Aizen in another world, where Aizen explained that local power could let Gin use his abilities and introduced him to Kyoka Suigetsu in her manifested form. As Aizen, Gin, and White Zetsu traveled back toward Konoha, Gin learned about the war, and Zetsu questioned Aizen’s plan to disguise himself before Madara.

• Gin realized he could not sense spiritual pressure, and Aizen told him the world's native power could support his Zanpakuto and Kido.
• Gin discovered that the woman beside Aizen was Kyoka Suigetsu, then held back from provoking her as she departed.
• Aizen left the valley with Gin and met White Zetsu, telling him to prepare to return to Konoha.
• On the journey, Zetsu told Gin about the Rock Ninja invasion, while Gin suspected Aizen had influenced events.
• Zetsu asked Aizen why he intended to disguise himself before Madara despite his strength.

Aizen ordered Zetsu to help Madara complete his plan so they could seize what Madara relied on, while Las Noches members waited near Konoha as the invasion war stalled. Hiruzen returned to Konoha after fighting Ōnoki, and Homura told him that Nawaki had returned.

• Aizen told Zetsu to assist Madara and wait for a chance to seize the secret behind Madara's plan.
• Gin questioned Aizen's reliance on familiar schemes and privately thought of Rangiku as the group continued onward.
• Sasori, Kakuzu, Barragan, Ulquiorra, and Minato watched Konoha from a secluded forest while Nawaki entered the village.
• Hiruzen's battle with Ōnoki ended after Sand and Cloud reinforcements arrived, leaving the two sides in a stalemate.
• Homura briefed the recovering Hiruzen on Las Noches's attacks and told him that Nawaki had returned.

Sarutobi learned that Nawaki had returned to Konoha’s side and ordered the village’s ninja to follow his command. Meanwhile, Aizen and Zetsu continued through a forest as Gin stayed behind to face an ambush, ending as he unleashed Shinso.

• Homura told Sarutobi that Nawaki had fought Las Noches to protect Dajiu and other Konoha ninja, and had mastered Wood Release.
• Sarutobi ordered Konoha’s ninja to obey Nawaki as much as possible and gather intelligence on Las Noches.
• Zetsu questioned Gin’s place in Aizen’s plans, and Gin teased him about his loyalty to Aizen.
• Aizen warned Gin not to underestimate the ninja and left him to deal with approaching Rock Ninja.
• The Rock Ninja ambushed Gin with an Earth Release attack, and Gin transformed his blade into Shinso and called out, “Shoot to kill, Shinso!”

Gin Ichimaru demonstrated his power by killing the Rock Ninja with Shinso while Aizen and White Zetsu watched. Afterward, Gin discussed his chakra and blocked Bankai with Aizen, who promised to remove the restraint once Gin had adapted to the world.

• Gin Ichimaru killed a Rock Ninja with Shinso and split a boulder that was falling toward him.
• Gin invited the Rock Ninja to attack together, then slaughtered their charging group with Shinso: Dance of Repeated Blades.
• White Zetsu was shocked by Gin’s strength, and Aizen told him that Gin had not come close to showing all of it.
• Aizen reassured White Zetsu that he had unique potential and was more important to him than Gin.
• Gin joined Aizen and White Zetsu, said his new body had abundant chakra but could not yet achieve Bankai, and questioned Aizen about the restraint.
• Aizen admitted that he had restrained Gin and promised to have the Hogyoku release it once Gin adapted to the world.

Ōnoki told Rasa that Aizen had manipulated the villages into a war and hinted that he had made preparations to resist him. Meanwhile, Liu Yu Hu led the Mist Ninja into battle in Konoha’s forest and ordered them to kill anyone who stood in their way.

• Rasa told Ōnoki that the Cloud Ninja’s entry had shifted the war in Konoha’s favor and warned that withdrawing would leave the Sand and Rock villages without influence.
• Ōnoki said the Mizukage would likely join the conflict and concluded that Aizen had orchestrated the war among the Five Great Ninja Villages.
• Ōnoki vowed that the Rock Ninja would no longer serve as Aizen’s weapon and said he had made preparations.
• Liu Yu Hu and his Mist Ninja encountered Konoha forces in the forest and were attacked by a group of Konoha ninja.
• Liu Yu Hu used Water Release: Breaking Torrent to slaughter the Konoha ninja and vowed to meet the Mizukage’s expectations.

Kisame fought the Rock Ninja on a battlefield where the Mist Ninja had arrived, impressing Suikazan Fuguki with his strength and reflexes. After defeating several opponents, Kisame returned to Fuguki, who praised him.

• The Mist Ninja arrived at a battle involving Konoha and the Rock Ninja, and Suikazan Fuguki announced that they could all stay there.
• Suikazan Fuguki ordered Kisame to join the fight and gain experience.
• Kisame blocked a Rock Ninja’s attack with his greatsword and blasted him away with Water Release: Water Pillar.
• Kisame struck down three Rock Ninja with his swollen arms, leaving the other fighters wary of approaching him.
• Kisame called his opponents weak and walked back to Suikazan Fuguki, who praised him.

Kisame followed Fuguki away from the bloody battlefield as the war continued, while a blond Konoha ninja attacked Rock Ninja with Rasengan. A pursued one of the fleeing Rock Ninja with Lariat, but the blond ninja struck first, leaving A stunned.

• Fuguki praised Kisame, ordered the Mist Ninja to end the battle quickly, and left with Kisame.
• As fighting continued across Konoha's battlefield, Las Noches watched from the branches of a towering tree.
• A blond Konoha ninja ambushed the Rock Ninja and knocked several of them away with Rasengan.
• A, accompanied by Daru and a boy wearing sunglasses, chased a fleeing Rock Ninja with his lightning-enhanced speed.
• A blocked the Rock Ninja's kunai and launched a Lariat, but the blond ninja appeared and hit the Rock Ninja with Rasengan before A could strike.

Minato Namikaze met A, Daru, and Killer B in the forest, joined them as they continued fighting the Rock Ninja, and discussed the war against Konoha. He argued that Aizen Sosuke was the person behind the conflict, though Daru doubted one man could cause the war.

• Minato and A crossed paths in midair, then introduced themselves after A arrived with Daru and Killer B.
• Minato recognized A and Killer B as Kumogakure’s AB Combination and revealed that he was Jiraiya’s disciple.
• Daru invited Minato to travel with them, and Minato agreed to join the three Kumogakure ninja.
• While they hurried through the forest, Daru asked Minato what he thought about the Rock Ninja’s attack on Konoha.
• Minato said Aizen Sosuke was the person behind the war, but Daru argued that blaming the conflict on one man was an exaggeration.

As the Mist Ninja entered the war, Aizen and Gin discussed their plans and the possibility of returning to their world. Meanwhile, Fugaku confronted Senju Nawaki about Uchiha Tokino and Aizen, but Nawaki remained loyal to Aizen.

• Yagura led Mist Ninja who ambushed and killed Konoha ninja, while warning his followers not to underestimate the Cloud Ninja.
• Gin complained about carrying a monk as he traveled with Aizen and asked about Madara and Aizen’s intentions.
• Aizen admitted that his talk of peace was a way to control people through a beautiful illusion.
• Gin said Rangiku did not exist in this world and that he would no longer be the same toward Aizen; Aizen promised they would return someday.
• Fugaku asked Nawaki about Uchiha Tokino and why he followed Aizen, and Nawaki replied that Fugaku did not understand Aizen’s greatness.

Nawaki defended Aizen’s standing against Fugaku as the Mist Ninja began attacking all the other villages and a hidden figure moved toward Konoha. Rasa and Ōnoki discussed the Mist invasion and Las Noches’ disappearance, leaving Ōnoki wary of Aizen but still committed to their cooperation.

• Nawaki argued that Aizen’s loyal followers and leadership proved he was more than an ordinary rogue ninja, while Fugaku remained unable to refute him and left with the Uchiha clansmen.
• The Mist Ninja began ambushing exhausted fighters from all four other villages, while an unidentified figure with scarlet eyes vowed to find Aizen and Sakuya before vanishing as black lightning.
• Rasa defeated a group of Cloud Ninja with Gold Dust and met Ōnoki in the sky, where Ōnoki revealed that the Mist Ninja had entered the war.
• Rasa and Ōnoki discussed the Mist Ninja’s attacks and the disappearance of Aizen and the other members of Las Noches.
• Ōnoki feared Aizen’s ambition but maintained that the outcome of their struggle had not yet been decided.

Cang Jian reflected on reaching one million words while struggling with low readership, poor recommendations, and fading motivation. Despite feeling resentful and uncertain about continuing, he thanked the readers who had stayed with the book.

• Cang Jian described how harsh reviews and stagnant subscription numbers had worsened his mood and weakened his motivation.
• He complained that the editor had offered almost no recommendations, while books from the same period had gained attention and success.
• Cang Jian compared his struggling book with other authors’ projects and admitted he felt envious, embarrassed, and lost.
• He said he still loved his first book and did not know whether its current plot had become dull.
• Cang Jian thanked the more than 200 readers who had kept following and waiting for his updates.

Minato arrived at a battlefield where Konoha forces were overwhelmed by Rock Ninja and Sand Ninja, and learned that Jiraiya and Tsunade had gone to stop Aizen. A, Bee, and Daru joined the fight, rallying the allied forces as A unleashed his Lightning Armor and charged into battle.

• Minato appeared beside Inuzuka O and learned that the Konoha forces were under heavy attack at a hidden Rock Ninja and Sand Ninja base.
• Inuzuka O pointed out that he and Zhiren had helped the allies hold their ground, while Minato said Jiraiya and Tsunade had gone to stop Aizen.
• A, Bee, and Daru arrived and discussed settling their ongoing competition by defeating their enemies.
• Inuzuka O mounted Jialong and urged Minato and the Konoha forces to keep pace with the Cloud Ninja, lifting their spirits.
• A activated his Lightning Armor and charged across the battlefield as Bee and Daru drew their swords and joined the assault.

A and the Cloud Ninja devastated the Rock Ninja and Sand Ninja on the battlefield, but a Hyuga scout then detected an ambush. Dozens of Mist Ninja emerged, leaving Minato to wonder whether they had entered the war independently.

• A challenged the Rock Ninja and charged through their ranks with a lightning-fast Lariat, carving a bloody path across the battlefield.
• Daru and Bee continued killing Rock Ninja, while Inuzuka O and Jialong cleared space and Minato joined the fight.
• A Hyuga Clan ninja spotted enemies hiding in the nearby forest, and the fighters stopped to watch as dozens of Mist Ninja appeared.
• A recognized the newcomers as Mist Ninja, while Minato noticed the Rock Ninja seemed unaware of their arrival and considered that the Mist might not be allied with another village.

Yagura and the Mist Ninja arrived on the battlefield, followed by Suikazan Fuguki and a group of Mist shinobi. A attacked Fuguki, but Samehada blocked his Lariat and drained much of its chakra, while Minato began an attack on Yagura.

• A demanded the young Mist Ninja’s name, and Yagura identified himself and recognized A as the Third Raikage’s son.
• More Mist Ninja emerged from the forest, and Suikazan Fuguki landed on the battlefield with his followers and challenged the assembled ninja.
• Yagura warned Fuguki not to underestimate their opponents, but Fuguki boasted that the Mist Ninja had defeated shinobi from the Four Great Ninja Villages.
• A charged Fuguki with a lightning-clad Lariat, but Fuguki blocked the attack with the bandage-wrapped sword and revealed it was Samehada.
• Minato told Inuzuka O he would deal with Yagura and threw a Kunai toward him.

Minato and Yagura clashed with teleportation and water techniques while A overcame Fuguki’s chakra absorption and badly wounded him. The Rock and Sand Ninja were left fearing for their survival until an older voice called out an Earth Style jutsu.

• Minato ambushed Yagura with a Rasengan, but struck a Water Clone and evaded Yagura’s Coral Palm with his teleportation technique.
• Yagura created a Water Mirror that produced a Minato copy, then sent both of them rushing at Minato.
• A revealed that he had been testing Samehada’s chakra absorption and struck Fuguki with Lightning Style: Lightning Oppression Horizontal.
• Fuguki fell badly wounded, though Samehada began channeling chakra into him to heal his injuries.
• The Rock and Sand Ninja worried that they had no powerful fighters to protect them from the enemy forces.
• An older voice shouted, “Earth Style: Earth Moving Core!”

Ōnoki raised the battlefield into the air and attacked the Cloud, Mist, and Konoha forces with magma-filled ravines, leaving them terrified and demoralized. As Rasa descended to fight and Ōnoki prepared to seal off the area, Aizen and Gin arrived nearby to stage a performance that Aizen said could end the war.

• Ōnoki lifted enormous stone mountains beneath the battlefield, and the Rock and Sand Ninja recognized him and Rasa arriving above them.
• Ōnoki opened magma-filled ravines beneath the Cloud, Mist, and Konoha Ninja, killing some and frightening the rest into losing their will to fight.
• Minato worried that the three forces would be killed, while A signaled to him from across the battlefield.
• Ōnoki told Rasa to deal with the enemy forces and said he would create a barrier to prevent anyone from escaping.
• Aizen and Gin approached the rocky mountain, and Aizen said they would arrange a performance to bring the war to an end.
• A small squad of ninjas heard Ōnoki's commotion and hurried toward the battlefield.

Jiraiya and Tsunade reached the battlefield atop the colossal rock mountain, where Rasa’s gold sand was overwhelming Konoha’s forces. As Tsuchikage approached and the Rock and Sand forces gained momentum, Tsunade ordered Konoha and the Cloud Ninja to withdraw, but the chapter ended with the battle turning against them.

• Jiraiya and Tsunade climbed the massive rock mountain while Aizen and Gin discussed miracles, Ichigo Kurosaki, and Aizen’s plan to meet Tokino.
• Rasa trapped Inuzuka O and Jialong in gold sand, but Jiraiya rescued them with his Lion Binding Technique.
• Jiraiya reunited with Minato and learned that the Tsuchikage, Rasa, and a Mist Ninja were involved in the fighting.
• Tsunade ordered Konoha and the Cloud Ninja to withdraw so the Mist and Rock Ninja might clash, but the Tsuchikage appeared in the distance.
• A killed several Rock Ninja and looked up grimly as the Tsuchikage’s arrival strengthened the Rock and Sand forces.

Ōnoki trapped the gathered ninja behind a barrier, leaving Konoha, the Cloud, the Mist, and the Rock and Sand forces facing a tense standoff. Minato and A prepared to attack Ōnoki when a violent quake struck, and two unknown figures emerged from the crater at the battlefield’s center.

• Ōnoki arrived above the battlefield and warned Jiraiya’s group that his barrier prevented their escape.
• A joined Jiraiya’s group, and the ninja regrouped into opposing camps as Fuguki and Yagura discussed the Mist’s strategy.
• Jiraiya identified Ōnoki as their greatest threat, and Minato proposed using his Flying Thunder God Technique to bring A close enough to attack him.
• Minato and A moved forward to restrain Ōnoki while Jiraiya and Tsunade prepared to confront the Sand Ninja.
• A sudden quake opened a huge crater and churned the lava-filled ravines, and two figures emerged from the dust.

Gin brought the battered Bunpuku to the gathering where Aizen appeared, drawing the attention of the assembled ninja. A challenged Aizen, but Aizen’s stare overwhelmed him with fear and left the challenge unresolved.

• Gin emerged with Aizen from the crater and asked the Sand Ninja to take Bunpuku, whom he had left badly injured.
• Ōnoki, Rasa, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Minato reacted to Aizen’s appearance, while A declared that he wanted to fight him.
• A activated his Lightning Style Armor, and Gin mistook him for a Sand Ninja before A clarified that he was a Cloud Ninja seeking Aizen.
• Daru warned Bee that Aizen might have orchestrated the wars of the past decade and worried that A’s desire for battle could get him killed.
• Aizen told Gin to handle A, then turned away as A challenged him; when Aizen met his gaze, A froze in fear.

A and Minato attacked Aizen, but Gin blocked A’s strike and pursued them with Shinso’s extending blade. Aizen then ordered Gin to leave through a Negación beam, leaving Ōnoki and the other ninjas demanding an explanation.

• Gin introduced himself to A and warned him against attacking Aizen, but A charged while Minato threw Kunai to help him.
• Gin blocked A’s Lightning Oppression Horizontal with Shinso, and Minato used a Kunai to teleport himself and A away.
• Gin found A and Minato hiding and attacked them with Shinso’s extending blade, cutting Minato’s cheek before Aizen ordered him to stand down.
• Aizen told Gin to leave with his arriving subordinates, and Gin asked whether they could return to Soul Society before departing in a Negación beam.
• Ōnoki asked Aizen about the beam, and Aizen identified it as Negación, a spatial technique used by one of his subordinates.