Arc 18The God Tree and Namek

Naruto planted the God Tree on the Red Line, harvested its Chakra Fruit, and left the Pirate world with new powers. On Namek, he learned to use ki, collected the Dragon Balls, defeated Frieza’s forces, and began fighting Frieza as Goku arrived.

  • Naruto defeated the Five Elders and confronted Imu at Mary Geoise before planting the Ten-Tails as a God Tree on the Red Line.
  • Naruto subdued Kaido, fought Shanks and Rayleigh, and collected several Devil Fruits from the pirates and their allies.
  • Naruto ate the ripe Chakra Fruit, revived Ace, developed the Absolute Domain, and left the Pirate world for the Dragon Ball world.
  • Naruto met Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan on Namek, learned to use ki, and helped them evade Frieza’s forces while Goku traveled to the planet.
  • Naruto defeated Vegeta and took the Dragon Balls, then killed Guldo and incapacitated the rest of the Ginyu Force.
  • Naruto fought Frieza, absorbed his energy blasts, and battled through Frieza’s second and third forms as Goku’s spaceship arrived on Namek.
Chapters 426–450 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 426Holy Land Mary Geoise

Naruto arrived at Holy Land Mary Geoise and confronted Imu and the Five Elders, overwhelming the Celestial Dragons and defeating four Elders. The chapter left Saint Saturn pinned in his Fengxi form as Naruto demanded that Imu come out.

  • At Holy Land Mary Geoise, Imu sensed Naruto's Sword Qi shatter the world-destroying Magic Circle and recognized him as a powerful man from another world.
  • Naruto appeared above Mary Geoise and used Conqueror's Haki and chakra pressure to knock out the Celestial Dragons, CP0 agents, and Marines.
  • The Five Elders transformed into monsters and attacked Naruto, but he killed Horse Bone and Sandworm with All-Killing Ash Bones fired through Yomotsu Hirasaka portals.
  • Naruto pinned Gyuki, Itsumade, and Fengxi with Black Receivers, disrupting their Devil Fruit powers and Haki.
  • Naruto killed Gyuki and Itsumade with All-Killing Ash Bones, leaving Saint Saturn as the only surviving Elder before asking whether Imu would come out.

Ch. 427Imu Appeared

Naruto killed Saint Saturn and forced Imu to emerge by attacking the Celestial Dragons, then overwhelmed Imu with his powers. Imu asked why Naruto had come to the world, and Naruto said Imu’s attack had turned his visit into a war.

  • Naruto shrank Saint Saturn until he vanished, then began killing the fallen Celestial Dragons with Truth-Seeking Orb swords.
  • After Naruto killed more than thirty Celestial Dragons, Imu appeared through a Magic Circle above Mary Geoise and confronted him.
  • Imu attacked Naruto with his war scythe, black smoke, summoned weapons, and black flames, but Naruto countered each attack and swallowed the flames with Black Hole: Rasenshuriken.
  • Naruto used Flying Thunder God and Limbo shadows to strike Imu invisibly, overwhelming him despite Imu’s regeneration and Haki.
  • Imu raised a pillar of light to separate himself from Naruto and asked what Naruto had come to the world for; Naruto replied that Imu’s attack had amounted to declaring war.

Ch. 428Planting the God Tree

Naruto struck a deal with Imu, accepting ten Devil Fruits in exchange for leaving after planting a tree and harvesting its fruit within a year. He summoned the Ten-Tails atop the Red Line and transformed it into a rapidly growing God Tree, whose emergence alarmed people across the world.

  • Imu gave Naruto ten Devil Fruits, and Naruto promised to leave after planting a tree and picking its fruit within a year.
  • Naruto flew to the summit of the Red Line, sensed its abundant natural energy, and summoned the Ten-Tails.
  • The Ten-Tails transformed into the God Tree, sending roots through the Red Line as its trunk and crown grew above the clouds.
  • Imu, Rayleigh, Shanks, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Marineford's Sengoku and Tsuru sensed the Ten-Tails and reacted with alarm.
  • People across the pirate world saw the enormous tree rising from the Red Line, and Tsuru wondered whether Lord Naruto was responsible.

Ch. 429The Four Emperors arrived

As the God Tree absorbed the pirate world's natural energy, the Four Emperors headed for the Red Line while the World Government and Navy were ordered not to interfere. Naruto defeated Kaido and placed him under Kotoamatsukami, then sent him to greet the approaching Charlotte Linlin.

  • The God Tree spread across the Red Line and began growing a Chakra Fruit that Naruto estimated would ripen within six months.
  • Rayleigh, Shanks, Kaido, and Big Mom set out for the Red Line as the Holy Knights took control of Mary Geoise and Saint Figarland Shamrock relayed Imu's order not to interfere with the God Tree.
  • Sengoku received the same order and discussed the crisis with Tsuru, Kizaru, Akainu, and Aokiji, while Kizaru watched the God Tree looming over the horizon.
  • Kaido reached the Red Line and attacked Naruto with a Bolo Breath, but Naruto seized him with a golden chakra claw and used Kotoamatsukami to make him submit as his master.
  • When Charlotte Linlin arrived on a thundercloud, Naruto told Kaido to go greet his old friend, and Kaido flew toward her.

Ch. 430Kaido battles Big Mom

Kaido and Charlotte Linlin fought near the God Tree while Naruto watched, and Shanks and Rayleigh arrived to confront him about the tree. Shanks and Rayleigh attacked Naruto, but he swiftly overwhelmed the Red Hair Pirates and began trading blows with Rayleigh.

  • Kaido attacked Charlotte Linlin, and the two fought with Advanced Conqueror's Haki as Naruto watched from the air.
  • Shanks and Rayleigh reached the Red Line with the Red Hair Pirates, saw the battle, and found Naruto beside the God Tree.
  • Shanks asked Naruto about the tree and Kaido and Linlin, but Naruto refused to explain, prompting Shanks and Rayleigh to prepare for a fight.
  • Shanks attacked Naruto after his Observation Haki failed to perceive him, and Naruto appeared among the Red Hair Pirates, knocking Beckman, Yasopp, and Lucky Roux aside.
  • Naruto caught Griffon between two fingers, kicked Shanks back, then dodged and blocked Rayleigh's attacks as they fought.

Ch. 431Reanimated Whitebeard

Naruto reanimated Whitebeard and gave him the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, forcing Shanks and Rayleigh to fight an immortal version of their former rival. Elsewhere, Kaido overwhelmed Charlotte Linlin, who remained buried under rubble as Naruto watched both battles.

  • Naruto redirected Shanks's Divine Departure through a Spatial Rune, then summoned Whitebeard through Impure World Reincarnation.
  • Naruto gave the reanimated Whitebeard the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and a Murakumogiri, and Whitebeard clashed with Shanks.
  • Shanks and Rayleigh fought Whitebeard, but his reanimated body healed after Shanks cut him in half.
  • Kaido told Charlotte Linlin that Naruto was his master and continued attacking her.
  • Charlotte Linlin struck Kaido with Zeus's lightning, but Kaido answered with Thunder Bagua and drove her into the Red Line, burying her beneath rubble.

Ch. 432Devil Fruits in Exchange for Lives

Naruto defeated the Red Hair Pirates and Charlotte Linlin, then demanded Devil Fruits in exchange for sparing their lives. The Red Hair Pirates brought him Breed and the Pet-Pet Fruit user back to the Red Line, where Beckman asked Naruto to release Shanks.

  • Naruto overpowered Shanks and Rayleigh, held Charlotte Linlin with a chakra claw, and demanded the Pet-Pet Fruit from the Red Hair Pirates and the Munch-Munch Fruit and Mirror-Mirror Fruit from Charlotte Linlin.
  • Beckman agreed to find the Pet-Pet Fruit, while Naruto ordered Kaido to escort Charlotte Linlin to Totto Land and bring back the Paint-Paint Fruit.
  • Rayleigh told Shanks that Naruto had revived Ace and explained that Whitebeard's incomplete resurrection had restored his strength and made him effectively immortal.
  • The Red Hair Pirates sailed to the New World, and Beckman, Yasopp, and Lucky Roux captured Breed and brought him back to Naruto.
  • Beckman presented Breed to Naruto and asked him to release Shanks.

Ch. 433The Four Emperors Depart

Naruto took Devil Fruit powers from Breed, Kanjuro, Streusen, Charlotte Pudding, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido, while the pirates who brought them to the Red Line departed. After the Four Emperors left, Naruto remained with Rayleigh and reviewed the Devil Fruits he had collected.

  • Naruto used the Red-Glow Fishing Rod to take Breed's Pet-Pet Fruit, then sent the Red Hair Pirates away with Breed and their injured captain, Shanks.
  • Rayleigh chose to stay with Naruto, while Naruto placed Whitebeard's body in a coffin and made it disappear.
  • Three days later, Kaido and Charlotte Linlin brought Kanjuro, Streusen, and Charlotte Pudding to the Red Line, and Naruto took their Devil Fruits.
  • Charlotte Linlin fled when Naruto cast his hook at her, but he used a spatial passage to take her Soul-Soul Fruit and let her keep her Homies.
  • Naruto took Kaido's Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form, and sent Kaido and Kanjuro back to Wano Country.
  • Charlotte Linlin left with Streusen and Charlotte Pudding, and Naruto began reviewing his collected Devil Fruits with Rayleigh.

Ch. 434The fruit ripened

After the Chakra Fruit ripened, Naruto ate it and gained power beyond his former peak, then the God Tree became the Ten-Tails and merged into him. Naruto told Rayleigh he was leaving this world and revived Ace before departing.

  • After five months of waiting, Naruto saw the Chakra Fruit ripen atop the God Tree and flew up to claim it.
  • Naruto ate the Chakra Fruit, greatly increased his chakra and strength, and radiated an aura that reached across the Pirate world.
  • The God Tree shrank back into the Ten-Tails, which merged into Naruto as people across the world watched in shock.
  • Naruto told Rayleigh that he came from another world and would leave now that the Chakra Fruit had ripened.
  • Naruto summoned Ace and used Outer Path: Rinne Rebirth Technique to restore him to life.

Ch. 435Leaving the Pirate World

After gaining the Absolute Domain by fusing his abilities and the Devil Fruits, Naruto left the Pirate world through the Dimensional Gate. He arrived in an unfamiliar world and began scanning his surroundings.

  • Naruto discovered that the Chakra Fruit had greatly increased his chakra and strengthened his body, and it had granted him the Divine Art: Fusion.
  • Naruto fused his Devil Fruit powers, the Rinnegan, the Tenseigan, and a trace of Absolute Control into the Absolute Domain, which let him use enhanced abilities within ten kilometers.
  • Naruto tested the domain’s powers and learned that its abilities could be weakened or nullified against opponents more than a hundred times stronger than his normal strength.
  • Naruto opened the Dimensional Gate, recorded the Pirate world’s coordinates, and left; Imu watched him go and was relieved the Devil Fruits had been removed from the world.
  • Naruto arrived in an unknown world, spoke with the Nine-Tails about their departure, and used the Mind’s Eye of the Kagura and Observation Haki to scan the area.

Ch. 436Planet Namek

Naruto confirmed that he had arrived in the Dragon Ball world during the Planet Namek arc and assessed his chances against Frieza. As he considered a plan, Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan arrived on Namek.

  • Naruto sensed the natives’ immense strength, recognized the Frieza Force’s armor, and captured two patrolmen with a Void Maw.
  • Naruto searched the patrolmen’s memories, confirmed the Dragon Ball world and Planet Namek arc, then absorbed them into the God Tree.
  • Naruto estimated his power level at about two hundred thousand and considered how his abilities might let him defeat Frieza despite the gap in strength.
  • A spaceship landed in Naruto’s valley, and Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan stepped out.

Ch. 437Meeting Bulma and her companions

Naruto met Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan, convinced them he wanted to help fight Frieza, and learned how ki worked by touching Krillin. After creating food for the group, he sat down to study his new knowledge.

  • Naruto introduced himself to Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan and demonstrated his Rasengan to prove he came from another world and wanted to help.
  • Krillin sensed Frieza and his companions approaching, so he led Gohan toward a cave while Naruto used Flying Thunder God to bring Bulma there.
  • After Frieza's group flew past, Naruto asked Krillin to teach him ki and used Human Path to absorb Krillin's knowledge and techniques.
  • Naruto created tables and a feast with Absolute Domain, and Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan sampled the food.
  • Naruto sat on a rock and began reviewing how ki circulated in Krillin's body.

Ch. 438Krillin and Gohan leave

Naruto told Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma that Frieza had come to Planet Namek to collect the Dragon Balls, and Krillin and Gohan set out to investigate while Naruto stayed behind to protect Bulma and train. Bulma contacted Master Roshi to report that they were safe but that the situation was more complicated than expected.

  • Naruto explained that Frieza was invading planets and had come to Namek seeking the Dragon Balls.
  • Krillin decided to investigate Frieza's progress, and Gohan volunteered to go with him while Naruto stayed to train and protect Bulma.
  • Naruto gave Krillin and Gohan Flying Raijin Kunai so he could reach them if they were in danger.
  • Krillin and Gohan suppressed their ki and flew off, while Naruto raised a barrier around the mountain.
  • Bulma contacted Master Roshi and told him that she, Krillin, and Gohan were safe, but the situation was more complicated than they had thought.

Ch. 439Converting chakra into ki

Bulma warned Master Roshi about Naruto and the danger on Namek, while Goku recovered with a Senzu Bean and set off for the planet. Naruto converted all his chakra into ki, discovered he could power his old abilities with it, and then asked Bulma to modify two scouters.

  • Bulma told Master Roshi about Naruto, and he warned her to stay cautious around the stranger.
  • Master Roshi informed Goku that someone on Namek was stronger than Vegeta, and Goku used a Senzu Bean to heal before rushing off for Namek.
  • Naruto found that merging chakra and ki made his power weaker, so he converted his chakra into ki instead.
  • Naruto confirmed that ki could power his abilities, including his Rinnegan techniques, Flying Thunder God formula, and Absolute Domain, then absorbed stellar energy to increase his ki.
  • Naruto created and dispersed a Destructo Disc, then gave Bulma two scouters and asked her to remove their tracking and surveillance functions and improve their reading range.

Ch. 440Goku set off for Planet Namek

Naruto trained with his ki while Bulma examined the scouter, and Goku set off for Planet Namek in Dr. Briefs's new spaceship. On Namek, Gohan and Krillin rescued a child from Dodoria and escaped after Krillin blinded him with the Solar Flare.

  • Bulma took Naruto's scouter to study, and Naruto practiced coordinating his attacks with ki.
  • Goku asked Dr. Briefs for a spaceship to Namek, then launched in a craft equipped with a gravity training room.
  • Goku set the spaceship's gravity to ten times normal and began doing squats as he traveled.
  • Krillin and Gohan spotted Dodoria attacking a Namekian village, and Gohan rushed out to protect the children.
  • Gohan knocked Dodoria through two houses while Krillin grabbed a Namekian child, and the two fled with Dodoria in pursuit.
  • Krillin used the Solar Flare to blind Dodoria, giving himself and Gohan a chance to escape.

Ch. 441A power level of 230,000

Krillin and Gohan rescued Dende from Dodoria and returned to the cave, while Naruto tested his ki with Bulma’s modified Scouter and learned Frieza’s current power was far greater. The group reunited at the cave, with Gohan telling Bulma they had saved someone.

  • Krillin and Gohan escaped Dodoria’s attack with Dende and hid in a crevice until Dodoria flew away.
  • Krillin comforted Gohan and apologized to Dende for what had happened to his people before they headed back to the cave.
  • Bulma gave Naruto a modified Scouter that displayed readings in an Earth language, and Naruto’s power level reached 230,650.
  • Naruto told Bulma that Frieza’s current ki was more than twice his own, frightening her, and Bulma said Goku would arrive in six days.
  • Krillin and Gohan returned to the cave with Dende, and Gohan told Bulma that they had saved someone.

Ch. 442Searching for the Grand Elder

Krillin and Gohan took Dende to the Grand Elder while Naruto stayed behind to protect Bulma. After Bulma spotted an isolated Dragon Ball, Naruto retrieved Vegeta’s hidden Four-Star Ball and returned to the cave, where Krillin and Gohan later came back.

  • Krillin told Bulma and Naruto that Frieza’s forces were killing Namekians and that Frieza was collecting the Dragon Balls, while Dende revealed that the Grand Elder had one.
  • Naruto agreed to stay with Bulma while Krillin and Gohan took Dende to the Grand Elder the next day.
  • Bulma found a lone Dragon Ball signal over the sea, and Naruto recognized it as the Four-Star Ball Vegeta had hidden.
  • Naruto used Yomotsu Hirasaka and his Byakugan to retrieve the Four-Star Ball from the seabed, stored it in Daikokuten, and returned to Bulma.
  • Naruto continued practicing with ki until Krillin and Gohan returned to the cave.

Ch. 443Vegeta attacks

Vegeta defeated Sabo after the two fought on Earth, then demanded the Dragon Ball from Naruto. When Naruto refused to hand it over, Vegeta fired an energy blast at him.

  • Krillin and Gohan returned with the One-Star Dragon Ball and told Naruto that the Grand Elder had unlocked their potential, but Naruto refused to let the Grand Elder read his memories.
  • Naruto sensed Vegeta and Sabo approaching and stored Krillin's Dragon Ball in Daikokuten before Vegeta arrived.
  • Vegeta fought Sabo, who transformed into his Second Battle Form, and killed him with a point-blank energy blast.
  • Vegeta demanded the Dragon Ball from Naruto, believing he had gathered all seven, but Naruto refused to give it up.
  • Vegeta fired an energy cannon at Naruto.

Ch. 444Beating Vegeta to a Pulp

Naruto easily defeated Vegeta, learned from his memories that Vegeta had hidden Frieza’s Dragon Balls, and set off with Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma to retrieve them. The group flew toward a secluded valley while Vegeta remained behind, badly beaten and drained of ki.

  • Naruto absorbed Vegeta’s energy blast and caught his punch, leaving Vegeta unable to harm him.
  • Naruto overwhelmed Vegeta with a flurry of punches and knocked him unconscious against a mountain.
  • Naruto read Vegeta’s memories and discovered that Vegeta had hidden all the Dragon Balls Frieza had collected.
  • Naruto drained some of Vegeta’s ki, then left him alive after Gohan persuaded Krillin not to kill him.
  • Naruto, Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma packed up and flew toward the secluded valley where Vegeta had hidden the Dragon Balls.

Ch. 445Captain Ginyu Special Forces

Naruto and the others gathered all seven of Planet Namek’s Dragon Balls, but they could not summon the dragon because they did not know the Namekian language. The Captain Ginyu Special Forces arrived and cornered them, leaving Krillin refusing to surrender the Dragon Balls as they mocked the group’s low power levels.

  • Naruto sensed five powerful ki signatures entering Planet Namek as Frieza grew impatient over Zarbon’s absence and fired blasts across the planet.
  • The Captain Ginyu Special Forces arrived, gave Frieza a new Scouter with a detection limit of five hundred thousand, and set off to retrieve the Dragon Balls and Vegeta.
  • Naruto revealed the last two Dragon Balls, completing the set of seven, but Krillin’s attempts to summon the divine dragon failed.
  • Naruto suspected they needed to speak Namekian and stored all seven Dragon Balls in Daikokuten when he sensed Frieza’s men approaching.
  • The Captain Ginyu Special Forces surrounded the crevice, asked for the Dragon Balls, and laughed when Krillin refused, while Captain Ginyu’s Scouter showed the group had a combined power level below a hundred.

Ch. 446Time Stop

Naruto stole Guldo’s time-stop power and defeated him, then attacked the remaining Captain Ginyu Special Forces. He battered Captain Ginyu with a rapid barrage and finished with a Ki-filled punch to his chest.

  • Naruto used the Red-Glow Fishing Rod to extract Guldo’s time-stop power and store it in his Fishing Basket.
  • Naruto kicked Guldo into a distant mountain, killing him after Guldo’s attempt to stop time failed.
  • The surviving members of the Captain Ginyu Special Forces dismissed Guldo’s death and tried to devise a new four-man pose.
  • Naruto struck Recoome, Burter, Jeice, and Captain Ginyu in the stomach before they could react.
  • Captain Ginyu unleashed his Ki and attacked Naruto, but Naruto dodged and pummeled him with a rapid series of punches.
  • Naruto drove a Ki-filled fist into Captain Ginyu’s chest.

Ch. 447Frieza Approaches

Naruto defeated Captain Ginyu and absorbed the ki of the Ginyu Force, raising his power to around 360,000. Frieza headed to confront him, and Naruto sent Bulma away with a shadow clone while he, Krillin, and Gohan waited for Frieza.

  • Naruto used the Rinnegan's Human Path to stop Captain Ginyu's body-change attack, then pulled Ginyu's soul into the Naraka Path and absorbed the ki from his body.
  • Naruto drained Recoome, Burter, and Jeice of their ki, refined it, and knocked them unconscious with Conqueror's Haki.
  • Frieza witnessed the Ginyu Force's defeat aboard his spaceship and flew toward Naruto's location himself.
  • Naruto sensed Frieza approaching and urged Krillin and Gohan to flee with Bulma, but they refused to leave him behind.
  • Naruto created a shadow clone to carry Bulma away, then stood with Krillin and Gohan as Frieza's ki drew near.

Ch. 448Fighting Frieza

Naruto confronted Frieza on Planet Namek and used Frieza’s energy barrage to raise his own power before they began fighting at extreme speed. The battle continued above the sea as Krillin and Gohan struggled to follow it and answered King Kai’s call.

  • Frieza arrived and confronted Naruto, Krillin, and Gohan while King Kai told Krillin and Gohan that Goku was on his way.
  • Naruto tried to pull Frieza’s soul out, but Frieza’s overwhelming power stopped the Soul-Soul Fruit ability.
  • Frieza fired an energy blast at Naruto, who absorbed it with Energy Absorption.
  • Frieza unleashed a barrage, and Naruto absorbed the blasts to raise his power level to 460,000.
  • Frieza attacked Naruto, and the two clashed across the sky, ground, and sea as Krillin and Gohan watched.
  • King Kai contacted Krillin and Gohan to ask how the battle was going.

Ch. 449Frieza's Second Form

Naruto fought Frieza and forced him to reveal his second form, then used his Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan, Truth-Seeking Orbs, and Limbo shadows to counter Frieza’s increased power. After Frieza shattered one orb and triggered a massive explosion, Naruto remained unharmed as the orbs began to regenerate, while a figure emerged from the smoke.

  • King Kai told Krillin and Gohan that Goku would arrive soon, while they watched Naruto battle Frieza.
  • Naruto outmaneuvered Frieza and sent him crashing into the sea with a Lightspeed Kick.
  • Frieza rose from the sea in his second form, increasing his power level to over a million.
  • Naruto activated his Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan, Truth-Seeking Orbs, and Susanoo Armor, then attacked Frieza with nine invisible Limbo shadows.
  • Frieza shattered a Truth-Seeking Orb with a powerful punch, triggering an explosion as Naruto vanished from the impact.
  • Naruto reappeared unharmed as twelve Truth-Seeking Orbs regenerated and formed flying swords, while a figure burst from the smoke.

Ch. 450Third form, Goku arrives

Naruto battled Frieza, who transformed into his third form and overwhelmed him with his power and speed. As Goku arrived on Planet Namek, Naruto shrank to evade Frieza’s attack, and an unseen strike suddenly made Frieza stagger.

  • Naruto damaged Frieza’s tail with a Destructo Disc after using flying swords and Limbo: Border Jail shadows to distract him.
  • Frieza transformed into his third form, unleashed a massive surge of Ki, and attacked Naruto at overwhelming speed.
  • Naruto’s body dodged Frieza’s blows on its own and countered once before Naruto retreated with Flying Thunder God and suspected Mui had activated.
  • Goku’s spaceship descended onto Planet Namek, and Gohan and Krillin recognized Goku’s Ki.
  • Naruto used Sukunahikona to shrink and evade Frieza’s punch, while Frieza fired energy blasts wildly around him.
  • Frieza suddenly lurched to one side as if an unseen attack had struck him.
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