Chapter Summaries

Danzo awoke in Konoha Hospital after losing his right arm, while Hiruzen negotiated an end to the war with Kazekage Kōno. After the villages agreed to a costly settlement, Chiyo tried to comfort Sasori by teaching him Puppet Technique as he waited for his parents to return.

• Danzo woke in Konoha Hospital, remembered the attack on Sand Village, and learned that his right arm could not be saved.
• Hiruzen and Kazekage Kōno agreed to let their ninja fight for a week while the leaders stayed out of the battles.
• Konoha and Sand Village reached a settlement in which Konoha paid fifty billion ryō, partly in supplies and partly in installments.
• Chiyo told Sasori that his parents were away on a long secret mission and taught him Puppet Technique.
• Sasori cheered at learning the technique, but spent lonely nights with puppets while missing his parents.

Su Zheng arranged for Konan, Yahiko, Nagato, and Haruna to attend the Ninja Academy as the Land of Rain began rebuilding. Meanwhile, Uchiha Teruya betrayed Uchiha Hikari, leaving Hikari and his younger brother bound before the Uchiha clan as Hikari despaired.

• Su Zheng learned from Hanzo that the Hizume Clan had been politically subdued and that reconstruction in the Land of Rain still faced supply shortages.
• Su Zheng persuaded Hanzo to let Konan and Yahiko attend the Ninja Academy and suggested Yahiko become Hanzo’s godson.
• Su Zheng prepared hot pot for the children, announced their enrollment, and heard Nagato say his dream was for Yahiko to stop teasing him.
• Su Zheng checked his Salvation Points and considered buying an Uchiha identity disguise and techniques before meeting Madara.
• Uchiha Teruya had Uchiha Hikari seized after promising to save Hikari’s younger brother, then brought them both to the assembly hall.
• Uchiha Hikari realized Teruya had framed him to remove rivals to Uchiha Fugaku’s succession and, seeing his bound brother, wished the entire Uchiha Clan would die with them.

Uchiha Taki survived the bridge’s destruction and awakened his Sharingan after his teacher abandoned him, then Madara Uchiha recruited him to carry out the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan. After Madara died, Taki’s Mangekyo Sharingan awakened, and the chapter revealed that Taki was Su Zheng using an identity vest.

• Shunsuke abandoned the wounded Taki during the retreat and destroyed Kannabi Bridge to stop the Iwa ninja, leaving Taki to fall into the water.
• Madara Uchiha rescued Taki, uncovered his painful memories, and watched him awaken a three-tomoe Sharingan.
• After Taki recovered with the help of modified Hashirama Cells, Madara explained his plan and entrusted him with forbidden techniques, Black Zetsu, and a black rod carrying his consciousness.
• Madara severed his life-support tubes and died after naming Taki his successor, prompting Taki’s Mangekyo Sharingan to awaken.
• The chapter revealed that Taki was Su Zheng, who had sealed his body and memories and taken control through the identity vest.

Su Zheng sealed Black Zetsu, recruited White Zetsu, and planned to build up the Land of Rain by gathering resources and intelligence. He then rescued Sasori's parents from their graves and brought them to his training ground.

• Su Zheng sealed Black Zetsu inside Five Finger Mountain and persuaded White Zetsu to follow him by promising to help him become human.
• Su Zheng considered his Mangekyo abilities, planned to take control of the Land of Rain, and ordered Tobi to investigate the wealth of every country.
• Su Zheng searched Black Zetsu's memories for useful information, then decided to wait until he learned the Flying Thunder God Technique before investigating Gato.
• Chiyo visited the graves of Sasori's parents and mourned their deaths.
• Su Zheng secretly opened the graves, used Death Substitute Release to recover Sasori's parents alive, and took them to his training ground.

Su Zheng secured the three Uchiha as contract-bound subordinates and refined his Chakra Armor while planning to build up the Land of Rain. He then used genjutsu to investigate Kobayashi's company in the Land of Waves and left after learning its vast profits were tied to the Five Great Nations.

• Su Zheng presented Uchiha En, Uchiha Kaze, and Uchiha Yoru with contracts that would bind them as his subordinates if the Uchiha Clan was destroyed in the future.
• The three Uchiha accepted the contracts, and Su Zheng released them with orders to hide their identities and obey him; he later monitored their conversation and warned them not to cause deaths.
• Su Zheng disguised the Uchiha as Amegakure shinobi, arranged for Sasori's parents to watch his home, and continued developing his compact Chakra Armor.
• Su Zheng used the Flying Thunder God Technique to reach Kobayashi Company's office in the Land of Waves and placed Kobayashi Taro under genjutsu.
• Kobayashi Taro revealed the company's shipping and underground operations earned enormous profits, much of which involved goods entrusted by others and business connected to the Five Great Nations.
• Su Zheng took supplies, marked Kobayashi, and left without taking the company's wealth, intending to avoid attracting attention before strengthening the Land of Rain.

Su Zheng took charge of the Land of Rain’s reforms and began inspecting villages with official Endo Akira. At a banquet in Zijing Village, he exposed village chief Ishida Sho’s abuses by forcing him to confess, including seizing villagers’ land and taking Karin by force.

• Hanzo agreed to appoint Su Zheng Minister of Development and told him to obtain village reports from the Daimyo’s residence.
• Su Zheng set out to inspect villages, leaving Konan, Nagato, and Haruna at home, and received Endo Akira as his official assistant.
• The Daimyo’s adviser reported that an unknown man had taken supplies from Kobayashi Company, but the Daimyo dismissed the matter after confirming none of his belongings were involved.
• In Zijing Village, Ishida Sho privately planned to use Ayako to win Su Zheng’s favor and secure his family’s position.
• At the banquet, Su Zheng used his ability to make Ishida slap himself and confess that he had seized village land and forcibly taken Karin as his woman.

Su Zheng and Endo Akira traveled through the Land of Rain, seeing its impoverished villages, while Danzo expanded Root and pursued experiments with Hashirama’s cells. In Maple Mountain Village, Su Zheng learned that Stone Village ninjas were exploiting the villagers through a tyrannical contract and promised to address it.

• Su Zheng explained to Endo Akira why he had hypnotized Ishida Sho and the village chief instead of killing them, then continued traveling through the devastated Land of Rain.
• Danzo ordered Root researchers to capture more test subjects for experiments with the First Hokage’s cells and pursued power after losing his arm.
• Su Zheng and Endo Akira reached Maple Mountain Village, where villagers struggled to pay repeated tribute.
• The village chief told Su Zheng that Stone Village ninjas had seized the village’s maple grass and forced them into a contract paying only 0.5 ryo per jin.
• Su Zheng promised the village chief he would handle the exploitative contract, and the two travelers left supplies for the villagers.

Su Zheng began transforming the Land of Rain by taking charge of its officials and ninja, improving infrastructure, and recruiting a machinery expert. With the first factories underway and production planned for worldwide distribution, the Land of Rain’s economic development moved into its next stage.

• Su Zheng presented his inspection report and reform plan to Hanzo, who approved funding and assigned him 500 ninja to maintain order.
• Su Zheng challenged the reassigned jonin to defeat him, then used his Chakra Armor to withstand their attacks and beat them in the dueling grounds.
• Su Zheng divided the ninja into patrol teams to protect civilians and advanced plans to change the Land of Rain’s weather and develop its economy.
• Endo Akira reported that roads, water, and electricity infrastructure were nearly complete, while the food factory and cannery buildings awaited machinery.
• Su Zheng recruited Kuroda Tadashi and his grandson from the Land of Artisans, and Kuroda later produced machinery that supported the Land of Rain’s development.
• The Land of Rain sold its goods to Kobayashi Company for distribution around the world.

Su Zheng used the Death Substitute Jutsu to save Nawaki from his destined death, but Nawaki later died in an explosion during a mission, driving Tsunade into grief and Orochimaru toward darkness. Back in the Land of Rain, Su Zheng expanded his plans and won Hanzo’s support for bringing neighboring countries under their control.

• Su Zheng spent time with Obito in Konoha and treated him to ramen at Ichiraku.
• Su Zheng secretly used the Death Substitute Jutsu on Nawaki, hoping to prevent his death for Tsunade’s sake.
• Nawaki took a border mission with Orochimaru, rushed after a fleeing ninja, and died in an explosive trap despite the substitution.
• Tsunade broke down over Nawaki’s death, while Orochimaru turned toward forbidden power, collaborated with Danzo, and later caused Blue B’s death by unleashing the Eight-Tails.
• Su Zheng reviewed the Land of Rain’s economic and population growth and ordered improvements to its identity system.
• Su Zheng told Hanzo he planned to bring the Land of Grass and the Land of Rivers under their control, and Hanzo pledged his support.

Konosuke showed Yugito Nii his impressive ninja skills while secretly pursuing a plan against Kumogakure. Su Zheng then reunited Tsunade with a revived Nawaki and demanded that she train medical personnel for him, leaving Tsunade to accept the deal to protect her brother.

• Konosuke comforted Yugito Nii despite the village children’s insults and demonstrated his skill with weapons and ninja techniques.
• Su Zheng, using Konosuke’s identity, held Yugito Nii as she slept and continued his plan against Kumogakure.
• Tsunade lost her money gambling, then saw a photograph of a grown Nawaki that Su Zheng placed before her.
• Su Zheng summoned Nawaki, and Tsunade embraced him before realizing he had no memories and questioning whether he was truly her brother.
• Su Zheng explained that Nawaki’s death had been staged and claimed to come from another world, then offered to return Nawaki in exchange for Tsunade training medical personnel.
• Tsunade agreed to discuss the work but refused to help Su Zheng fight Konoha.

Su Zheng brought Tsunade and Shizune to the Land of Rain, made Tsunade director of its hospital, and won her affection after they fought and spent time together. Tsunade accepted life with Su Zheng and his household, while he prepared to leave for a company inspection.

• Su Zheng showed Tsunade and Shizune the Land of Rain's modern city and registration system, then arranged their home, Tsunade's hospital director position, and Shizune's schooling.
• Tsunade inspected the hospital and learned how Su Zheng had transformed the Land of Rain, which made her admire him and feel drawn to him.
• Su Zheng kissed Tsunade, then took her to a training ground, where she summoned Katsuyu and fought him until she collapsed from exhaustion.
• Tsunade accepted Su Zheng's declaration and wore his affection warmly; she later won repeatedly at the casino and called him her lucky star.
• Su Zheng celebrated his relationship with Tsunade at home, where she met his household and decided she wanted to stay with him and keep Nawaki safe.
• Su Zheng told Tsunade he would be away for several days inspecting the company, and she agreed to wait for him.

Su Zheng attended Prince Tsukiyoshi’s wedding in the Land of Moon, where a coup plot collapsed after he defeated the rogue ninjas and protected the royal family. Tsukiyoshi became king, and the Land of Moon became Su Zheng’s ally.

• Su Zheng discussed Zhengwen Company’s finances with Tobi and planned to control at least half of the world’s economy after the Third Shinobi World War.
• At Tsukiyoshi’s wedding, Ishitate and his allies brought down the banquet hall and helped Prime Minister Saba Renba attempt to seize control of the Land of Moon.
• Su Zheng protected King Getsu and defeated the guards and rogue ninjas, killing Kongō and Ishitate and capturing Karenka.
• King Getsu pardoned the palace guards who pledged allegiance again, and they arrested Saba Renba and his accomplices.
• Getsu abdicated in favor of Tsukiyoshi, who gave Zhengwen Company supplies worth 1 billion ryō and invited it to help modernize the Land of Moon.

Su Zheng expanded his influence through family replacements and economic footholds while planning to unite the countries under a single system. He recruited Karenka as his guard, and she left the training space with him.

• Su Zheng ordered the Kindu Family impersonators in the Land of Rivers to build support among workers before expanding their influence.
• Tsunade visited Su Zheng’s house again, missed him, and vowed to beat him when he returned.
• Su Zheng rested at the Izumi Family’s pastureland in the Land of Grass and reflected on the roles he had assigned to different countries.
• Karenka agreed to serve Su Zheng after seeing his youthful appearance and signed his contract.
• Su Zheng learned that Karenka was a sixteen-year-old wandering ninja, offered to teach her ninjutsu, and took her out of the training space.

Su Zheng returned to Amegakure and reunited with Tsunade, spending the day drinking, gambling, and playing arcade games before bringing her home. After Tsunade agreed to be his woman, Konan waited for Su Zheng at home and felt jealous that he was with Tsunade.

• Su Zheng returned to the hospital with wine, and Tsunade greeted him angrily before they shared a passionate reunion.
• Su Zheng took Tsunade to a casino, where she won repeatedly, then they played arcade games together.
• Su Zheng sent Shizune and Nawaki to his house, prepared dinner, and reflected on the changes he had made and his plans to save the world.
• Tsunade joined Su Zheng in his room, agreed to be his woman, and the two spent the night together.
• Konan used a paper crane to check for Su Zheng, complained that he was still with Tsunade, and blushed as Haruna teased her about being jealous.

Su Zheng and Tsunade grew closer as she prepared and injected Hashirama Senju’s cells to help him gain greater power. After surviving the transformation and measuring his immense physical energy, Su Zheng discussed ways to release it, while Tsunade warned him against techniques that would harm his body.

• Tsunade moved into Su Zheng’s home after Konan complained that his cooking had been unavailable for days.
• Tsunade spent a month extracting and preparing Hashirama Senju’s original cells for Su Zheng.
• Su Zheng injected the cells in Mountain River Space and endured a violent transformation that lasted three days.
• Tsunade tested Su Zheng’s physical energy, and the instrument’s reading reached five million.
• Su Zheng asked how to release more of his energy, and Tsunade explained the Eight Gates and warned him against using a harmful Breathing Technique.

After awakening the Rinnegan, Su Zheng tested his evolved powers and Wood Style, then went to Iwagakure to challenge its strongest ninja. He fought off two Iwagakure ninja and trapped himself and Ōnoki inside a Four Violet Flames Formation for their duel.

• Su Zheng awakened the Rinnegan, gaining Kami-Name and Kami-Nagi, and used Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence to cover the area beside Five Finger Mountain with forest.
• Su Zheng left Tsunade and traveled to Iwagakure, where he asked Ōnoki for a chance to test himself against the village's experts.
• Two Iwagakure ninja attacked Su Zheng with Earth Style techniques, but his blue Chakra Armor protected him and he defeated them.
• Su Zheng created four clones and raised a Four Violet Flames Formation around himself and Ōnoki before their fight began.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, uses Earth Style jutsu to create a massive rock monster to fight Su Zheng.
• Su Zheng withstands the rock monster's attacks and shatters its fist, showing his strength.
• Onoki uses Dust Release jutsu, attempting to strip Su Zheng's Chakra, but Su Zheng evades and even improves his Taijutsu.
• The intense battle continues with both fighters using powerful techniques, including Onoki's Earth Style and Dust Release, and Su Zheng's Chakra Armor and improved Taijutsu.
• Su Zheng ultimately escapes, leaving Onoki injured and bewildered.

Character Developments

• Onoki: Realizes the strength of the new generation, struggles to keep up with Su Zheng's speed and power.
• Su Zheng: Improves his Taijutsu and evasion techniques, learns to control his Chakra Armor better, and gains a deeper understanding of his Rinnegan.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between the older generation and the new generation of shinobi.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in battle.
• The role of training and honing one's skills in preparation for future challenges.

Character Interactions

• Onoki and Su Zheng: Engage in a intense, strategic battle, testing each other's limits and pushing each other to improve.
• Su Zheng and Iwagakure: Su Zheng's actions inadvertently draw attention to Amegakure, potentially disrupting the balance of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zheng, now accompanied by Karenka, reflects on his combat experience with Onoki, noting the strengths and weaknesses of Dust Release.
• Su Zheng decides to spar with the Third Raikage in Cloud Village to further improve his skills.
• The Third Raikage and Su Zheng engage in a fierce battle, with Su Zheng ultimately emerging victorious using his chakra armor and the Seven-Day Breathing Method.

Character Developments

• Su Zheng: Demonstrates significant growth in strength and control over his chakra armor. He also shows maturity in his approach to training and sparring, understanding the importance of challenging stronger opponents.
• Third Raikage: Despite his defeat, he acknowledges Su Zheng's strength and accepts his loss gracefully, showing respect for a worthy opponent.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Growth: Su Zheng's continuous improvement and pursuit of stronger opponents highlight the theme of growth through challenge and competition.
• Respect for Strength: Both Su Zheng and the Third Raikage show respect for each other's power, emphasizing the importance of strength in their world.

Character Interactions

• Su Zheng and Karenka: Their relationship deepens as Karenka accompanies Su Zheng, and he cares for her.
• Su Zheng and Third Raikage: Their intense sparring session fosters a mutual respect, with the Third Raikage acknowledging Su Zheng's strength and Su Zheng expressing gratitude for the guidance.
• Ayakashi: Observes the battle with awe, enjoying the spectacle and witnessing the power of the Third Raikage and Su Zheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zheng reflects on his Chakra Armor's improvements after his battle with the Third Raikage.
• Tsunade wakes up in Amegakure, finding a note from Su Zheng.
• Su Zheng challenges the Third Kazekage, Kōno, and the Jinchuriki Bunpuku in Sunagakure.
• A fierce battle ensues, with Su Zheng demonstrating his immense power and resilience.
• Su Zheng survives Bunpuku's Tailed Beast Bomb Barrage, humiliating the Sand Ninja.

Character Developments

• Su Zheng's Chakra Armor evolves, becoming stronger and more resilient.
• Tsunade accepts Su Zheng's endearments, showing personal growth.
• Kazekage Kōno and Bunpuku work together, showcasing their teamwork and power.
• Su Zheng's power and confidence grow, as he faces stronger opponents.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Su Zheng's continuous growth in power is a central theme.
• Resilience: Su Zheng's ability to withstand and overcome powerful attacks highlights his resilience.
• Teamwork: Kōno and Bunpuku's collaboration demonstrates the importance of teamwork.

Character Interactions

• Su Zheng and Tsunade: Their relationship deepens, with Tsunade accepting Su Zheng's affectionate terms.
• Su Zheng and Kazekage Kōno: They engage in a powerful battle, with Kōno underestimating Su Zheng's strength.
• Su Zheng and Bunpuku: Their battle highlights the Jinchuriki's power and Su Zheng's resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zheng, an Amegakure ninja, arrives in Konohagakure to consult with the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
• A battle ensues between Su Zheng and Hiruzen, showcasing their powerful techniques and strategies.
• Su Zheng's strength and resilience are demonstrated as he withstands Hiruzen's powerful attacks and even defeats him.
• Jiraiya and Orochimaru join the battle against Su Zheng, using their Sage Mode and powerful techniques.
• Despite their best efforts, Jiraiya and Orochimaru are unable to defeat Su Zheng, leading to a stalemate.

Character Developments

• Su Zheng: Reveals his immense strength, resilience, and powerful techniques, including his Chakra Armor and Rinnegan.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi: Demonstrates his prowess as the Third Hokage, using a variety of techniques and strategies, but ultimately loses to Su Zheng.
• Jiraiya: Activates his Sage Mode, showcasing his powerful techniques and the guidance of the two Great Sages.
• Orochimaru: Fights alongside Jiraiya but is unable to defeat Su Zheng. Reflects on his past and makes a decision.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: The chapter emphasizes the importance of strength and power in the ninja world, with Su Zheng's immense power being a central focus.
• Mentorship and Guidance: The relationship between Jiraiya and the two Great Sages highlights the importance of mentorship and guidance in developing one's skills and abilities.
• Unwillingness to Accept Defeat: Orochimaru's internal struggle and decision reflect the theme of unwillingness to accept defeat and the consequences of such refusal.

Character Interactions

• Su Zheng and Hiruzen Sarutobi: The two engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their powerful techniques and strategies.
• Jiraiya and Orochimaru: The two team up to fight against Su Zheng, using their combined strength and skills.
• Jiraiya and the Two Great Sages: Jiraiya receives guidance and support from the two Great Sages, who help him activate his Sage Mode and use powerful techniques.
• Orochimaru and Su Zheng: Orochimaru reflects on his past and makes a decision regarding Su Zheng, though the specifics are not revealed in this chapter.