Ch. 221Black Zetsu Arrives by Invitation

Feng negotiated with Black Zetsu over the One-Tail Jinchūriki, demanding that White Zetsu search for several people, corpses, and a passage to the moon. Black Zetsu agreed and left determined to find the passage in exchange for information about Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.

  • Black Zetsu confronted Feng about his growing influence and asked how he wanted to trade for the One-Tail Jinchūriki.
  • Feng offered to keep the Jinchūriki and return the One-Tail on demand if Black Zetsu sent White Zetsu to find specified corpse fragments, Hiruko and a weather-controlling clan, and an underground route to the moon.
  • Black Zetsu agreed to search for the requested corpses, though he could not guarantee finding remains of long-dead figures such as Izuna, Asura, and Indra.
  • Feng explained that Hamura Otsutsuki had gone to the moon and warned Black Zetsu that he had a backup plan to prevent him from keeping the Earth-moon passage secret.
  • Feng hinted that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki might still be in the Ninja World, and Black Zetsu agreed to find the passage in exchange for detailed information about him.

Ch. 222Capture the Capital of the Land of Wind

Feng captured the Capital of the Land of Wind and began consolidating control by using genjutsu and Sunagakure’s ninja to eliminate opposition. As Baki and the other Sand ninja carried out the purges, they began to accept their new role under Feng.

  • Feng led his forces, Izumi, and Sunagakure’s remaining leaders to the capital and easily took control of it.
  • Feng ordered Uchiha genjutsu users to implant a story in the daimyo and nobles that bandits had attacked and Sunagakure had saved them.
  • Hideo Uchiha proposed using the Sand ninja to force the Land of Wind’s nobles to submit, and Feng put him in charge of the plan.
  • Feng ordered the public execution of abusive nobles and told Izumi to summon Shimizu Takeshi and Sada Hidemasa to take over the Land of Wind.
  • Chiyo and Ebizo killed nobles without hesitation, and Baki overcame his doubts and joined the executions.
  • As the Sand ninja killed more nobles, Baki and others grew more willing to serve Feng, while Hideo expected some might eventually join his Mobile Unit.

Ch. 223With the Land of Wind Settled, It Was Time to Leave

After the Land of Wind publicly declared its turmoil settled, Feng left Mei Terumi and Uchiha Izumi in charge while he prepared to return to the border of the Land of Whirlpools. He promised Hideo Uchiha a power boost, but told the others they would have to wait.

  • The Land of Wind issued a statement blaming its upheaval on rebels, and other nations accepted the explanation and paid little attention to the country.
  • Feng ordered Mei Terumi to manage internal affairs and Uchiha Izumi to handle external affairs, then told them to watch Sunagakure and its people for leaks.
  • Feng invited Hideo Uchiha to return with him for a boost and greater responsibility, prompting Hideo to enthusiastically pledge loyalty.
  • Other subordinates asked Feng for boosts, but he explained that the method currently only worked for eligible Uchiha and promised future rewards for merit.
  • Feng dismissed his eager subordinates and prepared to leave the Land of Wind for the Land of Whirlpools.

Ch. 224The Land of Snow from the Movie Wasn't an Alternate World After All??

Feng summoned a film crew in the Land of Wind to learn about movies and recognized actress Yukie Fujikaze as the exiled princess of the Land of Snow. He dismissed the crew so he could discuss the Land of Snow’s technologies with Yukie and her retainer, Sandayū.

  • Feng summoned a film crew to the Daimyo Palace and questioned its director about movie technology and the industry’s influence.
  • The director introduced Yukie Fujikaze, star of The Adventures of Princess Gale, as evidence of movies’ popularity.
  • Feng recognized Yukie from his notes as the exiled daughter of the former Daimyo of the Land of Snow and recalled its valuable technologies.
  • Feng told the crew to leave Yukie behind, prompting the director and Sandayū to worry he meant to take advantage of her.
  • Feng clarified that he wanted to discuss business and asked Sandayū to stay because of his knowledge of the Land of Snow.
  • Sandayū accepted Feng’s invitation, seated Yukie, and sent the director and crew out.

Ch. 225The Plot to Seize the Land of Snow

Uchiha Feng used genjutsu to make Kazahana Koyuki believe she was promised to Uchiha Kenjiro and to turn Asama Sandayū into a supposed Uchiha spy. He then planned an expedition to the Land of Snow to claim it through Koyuki and seize resources there.

  • Feng introduced himself to Yukie Fujikaze and asked her and her companion to give their proper names.
  • Asama Sandayū identified himself and revealed that Yukie Fujikaze was really Princess Kazahana Koyuki, the exiled daughter of the Land of Snow’s former ruler.
  • Feng used genjutsu to implant a false spy identity in Sandayū and memories of a childhood engagement to Kenjiro in Koyuki.
  • Feng explained his plan to Uchiha Izumi, saying Koyuki’s claim could legitimize taking control of the Land of Snow.
  • Feng ordered Kenjiro summoned and planned to take Chiyo, Ebizo, and three hundred Sunagakure Genin to the Land of Snow, leaving Baki behind to conceal their identity.

Ch. 226The Land of Snow Was in the Bag

Feng arranged for Kenjiro to marry Kazahana Koyuki, then led an invasion that seized the Land of Snow and installed Koyuki as its Sovereign. The captured Kazahana Dōtō realized Feng intended to control the country and urged Koyuki to seek help from the Five Great Nations.

  • Feng showed Kenjiro the memories he had planted in Kazahana Koyuki and persuaded him to accept her as his fiancée.
  • Feng traveled with Kenjiro and his forces to the Land of Snow and captured its Castle after a brief battle.
  • Feng ordered Asama Sandayū to help take over the country, arrange Koyuki's succession, and publicly claim that she had hired Sunagakure ninja.
  • Feng told Kenjiro to stay with and protect his fiancée, Kazahana Koyuki.
  • Kazahana Dōtō accused Feng of using Koyuki to seize the Land of Snow and urged her to ask the Five Great Nations for justice.

Ch. 227Snow Country's Secret Treasure

Feng unlocked the Land of Snow’s secret treasure and discovered its Geothermal System could provide freshwater for the Land of Wind. Chiyo pledged Sunagakure’s loyalty as Feng revealed plans to secure water from multiple countries, while Kazahana Koyuki watched a memory of her childhood.

  • Feng took the Hexagonal Crystal Necklace from Kazahana Koyuki and led her, Kazahana Dōtō, and Chiyo to the secret treasure.
  • Feng activated the Geothermal System, which melted the snow and exposed soil but revealed no other treasure.
  • Feng explained that the melted snow could supply freshwater to the Land of Wind through canals, and Chiyo eagerly offered to begin construction.
  • Feng warned that canals would cross other countries and said he had a broader plan to bring water from multiple places.
  • Chiyo knelt and pledged Sunagakure’s loyalty to Feng, who helped her up and said he valued actions over words.

Ch. 228The Land of Snow Has So Many Good Things—They're Incredible!

Feng took control of the Land of Snow, recruited Kazahana Dōtō and his research team, and prepared to move their technology to his castle. After disguising the takeover as a peaceful transfer of power, he left Uchiha Kenjiro in charge of a new Mobile Unit and his fiancée, Kazahana Koyuki.

  • Feng used genjutsu to make Kazahana Koyuki pursue the false dream of marrying Uchiha Kenjiro and made Kazahana Dōtō loyal to the Uchiha.
  • Feng inspected the Land of Snow’s inventions, praised the future importance of its trains, vehicles, and airships, and ordered Dōtō to relocate his research team and equipment.
  • Asama Sandayū and Kazahana Dōtō told neighboring countries that the Geothermal System was an old treasure and that Kazahana Koyuki had rightfully inherited the throne.
  • Feng’s subordinates took control of the Land of Snow within days, and Feng ordered Chiyo and Ebizo to help move the research materials.
  • Feng placed four hundred Sand ninjas under Uchiha Kenjiro to form a new Mobile Unit and told him to watch over Kazahana Koyuki.

Ch. 229Konoha, Tsunade's Return

Tsunade returned to Konoha and took charge as Hokage amid the village’s losses, weighing the threat posed by Uchiha Feng and seeking talks rather than renewed conflict. Naruto, influenced by a surge of chakra, vowed to become strong enough to protect Konoha and make future enemies negotiate.

  • Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu briefed Tsunade on Konoha’s losses, its enemies, and the growing danger from Uchiha Feng.
  • Jiraiya shared the Great Toad Sage’s prophecy of a war that could destroy Konoha and the Ninja World, while Tsunade considered her family connection to Feng.
  • Tsunade told Kakashi to pursue peace talks and offered to meet Uchiha Feng, then assigned Jiraiya to seek an alliance with Sunagakure and Koharu to watch Kumogakure.
  • Tsunade punched Jiraiya when he tried to avoid his assignment, and Homura and Koharu urged the pair to remain in Konoha to steady the village.
  • Naruto asked Hinata and Kiba why people fought, then vowed to grow strong enough to protect Konoha and bring future opponents to the negotiating table.
  • Kurenai asked Asuma whether things would improve, and he reassured her that Konoha would recover.

Ch. 230Feng's Next Arrangements (Part 1)

Feng returned to the Land of Whirlpools and announced that his forces had secured several countries, then assigned new governing and diplomatic tasks. He left his subordinates preparing to administer the conquered territories and negotiate a canal route from the Land of Snow to the Land of Wind.

  • Feng returned to the Land of Whirlpools, where his subordinates greeted him with fervent loyalty, and he told Chiyo, Ebizo, Gaara, his siblings, and Kazahana Dōtō to wait while he called a meeting.
  • Feng told his assembled leaders that his forces controlled the Lands of Wind, Higan, Kono, Whirlpools, Waves, and Snow, shocking Chiyo, Ebizo, and the others who had followed him.
  • Feng ordered Shimizu Takeshi and Sada Hidemasa to organize civil administration and security in the conquered territories, while keeping the Land of Snow's occupation from provoking the Land of Earth.
  • Feng appointed Ebizo as an envoy to the Lands of Bears, Gloom, Demons, and Silence, directing him to use payments and Sunagakure troops to secure their agreement to build a canal.
  • Feng offered Hao Er the possibility of succeeding Takeshi as chief minister and allowed Kazuyoshi to choose among the Mobile Unit, Royal Guard, and Samurai Corps; Takeshi and Hidemasa thanked him.

Ch. 231Feng's Subsequent Arrangements (Part 2)

Feng reviewed Kentaro's successful White Zetsu Cell fusion and assigned him new duties in the Land of Wind and Land of Snow. He also asked Kentaro to lend Kabuto his Mangekyō to help others survive the transplant procedures, and Kabuto accepted responsibility for the surgeries.

  • Kabuto reported that Kentaro had adapted to the White Zetsu Cells, awakened Wood Release, and could use his Mangekyō without risking blindness as long as he avoided excessive use.
  • Feng ordered Kentaro to take control of the Land of Wind with Tekka, the Cabinet, and the Military Department, and to escort Teuchi and Geng to the Land of Snow so they could urge Jiro and Kazahana Koyuki to marry.
  • Kentaro agreed to personally oversee the assignments and to lend Kabuto his Mangekyō so Two-Tomoe Uchiha and other selected people could undergo White Zetsu Cell fusion with a higher chance of success.
  • Feng instructed Kabuto to perform Kentaro's eye replacement, safeguard the Mangekyō, and use it to assist future transplant surgeries; Kabuto accepted while avoiding a guarantee that no one would die.

Ch. 232Feng's Subsequent Arrangements (Part 2)

Uchiha Feng assigned his forces to consolidate and defend the territories under his control, while arranging roles for newly recruited allies. The chapter ended with Chiyo agreeing to teach puppet techniques for three years as Feng pursued research into hundred-meter mechs.

  • Feng sent Uchiha Bosawa back to the Land of Water to stabilize the region and oversee official rotations, while ordering Ayaka and Uchiha Kazue to eliminate foreign forces in the Land of Whirlpools.
  • Feng appointed himself king of the reborn Land of Whirlpools, called on Uzumaki descendants to return, and assigned Mobile Units to garrison the lands under his control.
  • Feng ordered Temari and Kankuro to attend the Training Camp and invited Gaara into his Royal Guard, offering to teach him personally.
  • Feng moved the Research Department to the Land of Whirlpools, appointed Kazahana Dōtō its deputy minister, and assigned Chiyo to teach medical and puppet techniques and help develop hundred-meter mechs.
  • Chiyo questioned Feng's plans but agreed to teach for three years, while Feng said he would ensure Sasori joined the research effort.

Ch. 233Tsunade Invites Uchiha Feng to Meet

After Konoha announced that Tsunade was inviting Uchiha Feng to peace talks and claimed they were blood relatives, Feng agreed to negotiate while planning to use the delay to consolidate his recent conquests. Tsunade, facing Konoha’s financial crisis and threats from the south, waited to hear whether Feng had replied.

  • Rulers and officials across the Ninja World blamed Konoha for the Uchiha and Uzumaki taking control of the Land of Whirlpools, leaving the weakened village under threat.
  • Konoha announced that Fifth Hokage Tsunade would invite Feng to peace talks and that Tsunade was Feng’s cousin once removed; the Land of Whirlpools did not deny the family claim.
  • Mei Terumi asked Feng why he had not rejected Tsunade’s claim, and Izumi explained his Senju and Uzumaki ancestry.
  • Feng agreed to the peace talks, intending to let negotiations last for months while his forces absorbed the countries they had acquired.
  • Tsunade rejected pressure from Konoha’s advisors and focused on the southern threat, then asked Shizune whether Feng had replied.

Ch. 234Konoha and Uchiha Peace Talks

Tsunade led Konoha’s delegation to the Land of Whirlpools to negotiate peace with Uchiha Feng, hoping to secure an ally while Konoha was vulnerable. Feng rejected Tsunade’s attempt to demand an explanation and left the talks open-ended, giving himself room to stall.

  • Shizune told Tsunade that the Uchiha had agreed to meet and negotiate peace, and Tsunade decided Konoha needed to seek allies.
  • Tsunade traveled to the border with Shizune, Kakashi, and Nara Shikaku, where they noticed the Land of Whirlpools’ defenses were extensive and built largely from materials taken from Konoha.
  • Uchiha Feng welcomed Tsunade and wished for peace, but Tsunade immediately demanded an explanation for the Chunin Ninja Exams.
  • Feng accused Konoha’s leaders of slaughtering more than a thousand Uchiha and mocked Tsunade by offering to return what he had seized if Asuma exterminated the Sarutobi Clan.
  • Nara Shikaku raised the Sharingan seen in the Nine-Tails’ eyes, and Feng blamed Danzo, while Kakashi challenged Feng’s conflicting account of Nine-Tails Night.
  • Tsunade demanded to know what would make Feng leave Konoha alone, and Feng said Konoha must satisfy him before he would consider a non-aggression pact.

Ch. 235Feng's Two Conditions

Feng rejected Tsunade’s offer to have Konoha capture Itachi and the Masked Man, then negotiated a ceasefire in exchange for two Uchiha possessions. He left Konoha with Kakashi’s Sharingan promised and a search underway for an unknown relic he secretly wanted to be Karasuki.

  • Tsunade offered to have Konoha capture Itachi and the Masked Man, but Feng refused to let Konoha interfere with the Uchiha’s revenge.
  • Tsunade theatrically pleaded with Feng for help, and Feng agreed to sign a ceasefire agreement if Konoha returned two items belonging to the Uchiha.
  • Feng demanded the Sharingan in Kakashi’s eye, and Kakashi agreed to return it.
  • Feng described a missing, palm-sized, pinkish-white, turtle-shaped Uchiha relic, and Tsunade and Kakashi questioned how Konoha could find it.
  • Feng refused to change that condition, while Shikaku asked whether peace talks could continue if Konoha never found the relic.
  • Feng said negotiations could continue if Konoha returned Kakashi’s eye and kept searching for the relic.

Ch. 236Peace Talks Successful

Tsunade signed a ceasefire agreement with Feng, accepting the return of Kakashi’s Sharingan and the Uchiha Ancestral Relic in exchange for peace and an alliance. As Tsunade’s group headed back to Konoha to prepare for threats from other villages, a White Zetsu observed them and a mysterious old man watched from nearby.

  • Tsunade accepted Feng’s demands, and she and Feng signed matching ceasefire agreements.
  • Feng said he would announce an alliance between the Land of Whirlpools and Konoha, while Kakashi agreed to stay behind to have his Sharingan removed and speak with Feng.
  • On the road home, Tsunade told Shizune and Nara Shikaku that Konoha had no choice but to accept Feng’s terms and ordered preparations to defend against Iwagakure and Kumogakure.
  • Shizune reminded Tsunade that Konoha needed financial aid, and Tsunade resolved to seek money from the daimyo while keeping the village’s future in mind.
  • A White Zetsu watched Tsunade’s group before disappearing underground, while a mysterious old man observed them and said Gamamaru’s arrangements would restore the proper course.

Ch. 237Konoha and Uchiha Form an Alliance, Kumogakure and Iwagakure Refuse to Give Up

After Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools formed an alliance, Kumogakure and Iwagakure plotted to break it apart and attack Konoha. Tsunade learned of their schemes from Itachi, but a knock interrupted her conversation with Jiraiya before she could respond further.

  • Tsunade secured a truce and alliance between Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools, alarming Kumogakure and Iwagakure.
  • Darui urged the Fourth Raikage A to seek an alliance with Iwagakure, while Ōnoki ordered Kurotsuchi to contact Deidara about a deal involving Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.
  • The Fourth Raikage A and Akatsuchi agreed to work together, planning to provoke Konoha-Uchiha tensions, spread rumors about the Bloody Mist Village, and send disguised Kumogakure Anbu to attack the Land of Whirlpools.
  • Tsunade received intelligence from Itachi about Iwagakure and Kumogakure's plans and showed it to Jiraiya.
  • Tsunade began criticizing Hiruzen Sarutobi, but a knock at the door interrupted her.

Ch. 238Taking the Stage After You

Tsunade responded to border attacks by preparing Konoha for war, while Kurotsuchi persuaded Deidara not to jeopardize Iwagakure’s plan. Watching the villages’ schemes unfold, Feng decided to intervene and show them how to frame others and spread rumors effectively.

  • Hinata reported attacks at Konoha’s borders and the Land of Whirlpools, with clues implicating the Uchiha and Konoha ninja.
  • Tsunade ordered Shikaku to assemble two armies, sent Jiraiya toward the Land of Earth, and prepared to confront Kumogakure herself.
  • Kurotsuchi visited Deidara in the Land of Rivers and questioned him about Akatsuki and his return to Iwagakure.
  • Deidara accepted a mission from Kurotsuchi, but she explained its real aim was to provoke conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha, not capture the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.
  • Kurotsuchi persuaded Deidara to report the mission to Akatsuki’s leader instead of acting on his own, then kept him company to stop him from rushing to Konoha.
  • Feng mocked Kumogakure’s and Iwagakure’s clumsy attempts to frame others and decided to demonstrate how to do it properly.

Ch. 239Let the Ninja World See What Schemes and Intrigue Really Look Like

Feng used a controlled White Zetsu and disguised forces to stage attacks that made Iwa Ninja believe Cloud and Konoha forces were fighting. After the plan successfully misled an enemy summoning beast, Uzumaki Ayaka prepared to continue eliminating Iwa Ninja and aid allies in the Land of Fire.

  • Feng controlled a White Zetsu with Kotoamatsukami and ordered Izumi and Mei to gather ninjas trained in the Second Tsuchikage's and Third Raikage's techniques.
  • Uzumaki Ayaka and Uchiha Kazue located Iwa Ninja destroying villages, while a disguised hulking man led nearly a hundred disguised ninjas to attack them.
  • The disguised ninjas killed eight Iwa Ninja with Lightning Release, then used Fire Release to destroy the bodies and erase evidence.
  • A stone marten found an identification plate and followed the sounds of a staged battle, while A-Bian secretly tracked it and reported to Ayaka.
  • Ayaka stopped the battle once the stone marten vanished and ordered her forces to keep clearing out nearby enemies before helping allies in the Land of Fire.

Ch. 240Frame Them First

Feng’s forces purged enemy spies in the Land of Fire and the Land of Whirlpools while staging attacks to make Iwagakure suspect Kumogakure. Ōnoki heard evidence from Kitsuchi and a Stone Marten that authentic Kumogakure ninja had killed Iwagakure operatives, leaving him and the others to consider the accusation.

  • Tsunade and Jiraiya stationed forces near the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning, drawing Kumogakure and Iwagakure troops away from covert operations.
  • Feng’s forces used Ayaka’s sensing and Kazue’s fighters to hunt enemy agents, staging attacks that made Iwagakure personnel appear to have been killed by Kumogakure ninja.
  • Ōnoki confronted the surviving Kitsuchi and Kurotsuchi after Iwagakure lost nearly all of its covert forces.
  • Kitsuchi showed Ōnoki burned corpses with traces of Lightning Release and summoned a Stone Marten to explain what it had witnessed.
  • The Stone Marten reported that authentic Kumogakure ninja had killed Iwagakure operatives and identified their leader by his appearance and chakra signature.
  • Ōnoki, Kitsuchi, Kurotsuchi, and the other Iwa Ninja considered the Stone Marten’s account and the longstanding hostility between Iwagakure and Kumogakure.
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