Arc 9The Uchiha Conquest

Fugaku led the Uchiha and the Empire in a devastating campaign that shattered the Allied Shinobi Forces and conquered the Land of Fire. As Hashirama and Tobirama rallied the survivors, Kyu raised the Divine Tree and Madara and Izuna prepared to face the Senju brothers again.

  • After the supply attack weakened the Allied Forces, Fugaku refocused on training the Uchiha and openly challenged the alliance to fight.
  • Kyu brought Imperial Academy students to observe as Shisui led the Uchiha into battle against the Allied Forces and their Tailed Beasts.
  • The Uchiha used Mangekyō powers and Izanagi to overcome the alliance’s attacks, while Kushina died trying to stop Kazama and the Nine-Tails was brought under Uchiha control.
  • Fugaku’s forces overwhelmed the Four Kage, killed Sarutobi Yuezan, and destroyed the Land of Fire’s capital with a combined Tailed Beast Bomb.
  • Kabuto revived Hiruzen, Hashirama, Tobirama, Madara, and Izuna, but Hashirama and Tobirama broke free and fought Madara and Izuna.
  • After the Uchiha finished clearing the Land of Fire, Kyu transformed two Ten-Tails into the Divine Tree as Hashirama and Tobirama tried to rally the remaining Allied Forces.
  • Izuna and Madara joined the Empire’s assault, and Izuna defeated Tobirama while Madara resumed his battle with Hashirama.
  • Kyu gave Madara and Izuna living bodies, and Madara implanted Fugaku’s Three-Tomoe Sharingan in the blinded Izuna before sending him to face Tobirama.
Chapters 201–225 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 201Different Agendas

After the Empire destroyed the Allied Forces’ supplies and killed Ōnoki, the allied leaders argued over who was responsible and how to keep the war going. Sarutobi Yuezan left to seek funds from the daimyo while the other leaders ordered purges, and a Hyuga Jonin observed the alliance collapsing into panic and suspicion.

  • The Nara squad reported the mission’s success to Fugaku Uchiha, who informed Minato Namikaze’s side that they could withdraw.
  • The Raikage and Kazekage blamed each other after the supply attack became public, while Mei Terumi warned that the alliance faced hunger and possible rebellion.
  • Sarutobi Yuezan confronted the leaders for concealing the loss of supplies and demanded an explanation.
  • Mei Terumi urged the leaders to find funding for food, and Sarutobi Yuezan agreed to persuade the daimyo before demanding an explanation upon his return.
  • Mei Terumi and the Raikage ordered each village to purge suspected traitors, and a Hyuga Jonin saw panic and distrust spreading through the Allied Forces’ camp.

Ch. 202Turning Things Upside Down

At a victory banquet, Fugaku Uchiha considered using Impure World Reincarnation against the Allied Forces and asked Uchiha Kyu for permission. After Kyu told him to act independently and prioritize training the Uchiha Clan, Fugaku realized he had lost sight of the Empire’s purpose and rebuked himself.

  • Fugaku Uchiha asked Shikaku Nara about Impure World Reincarnation and discussed using it to increase casualties among the Allied Forces.
  • Uchiha Kyu told Uchiha Kage to relay that Fugaku should make such decisions himself and focus training on the Uchiha Clan, not the Empire.
  • Uchiha Kyu invited Konan to join Orochimaru’s interworld educational tour ten days later.
  • After hearing Kyu’s message, Fugaku Uchiha realized he had been using Mangekyō Sharingan clan members as guards and had lost sight of the Empire’s purpose.
  • Fugaku Uchiha slapped and cursed himself for nearly putting the Empire before the Uchiha Clan.

Ch. 203Fighting the Entire Shinobi World with Half a Clan's Strength

Fugaku Uchiha gathered the Mangekyō and Three-Tomoe Sharingan users and planned to use repeated battles to train the clan while terrifying the Allied Shinobi Forces. He announced an honorable fight against the Allied Forces, confident the Empire would ensure victory.

  • Fugaku Uchiha decided to prioritize training the Uchiha clan and summon its Mangekyō and Three-Tomoe Sharingan users.
  • Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Tomebi, Uchiha Yue, Uchiha Kazama, Uchiha Karashi, Uchiha Togawa, and Uchiha Tairoku attended the meeting, while Uchiha Yun stayed with Uchiha Obi.
  • Fugaku Uchiha ordered the Mangekyō users to prepare to make the Allied Shinobi Forces fear the Uchiha, and reminded them to focus on surviving.
  • Fugaku Uchiha told the Three-Tomoe users to spread word that the Uchiha would fight the Allied Forces openly.
  • The challenge spread through the Allied Shinobi Forces, and Fugaku Uchiha expected the Empire's army to oversee the battle and secure victory.

Ch. 204Emperor Arrives in Person to Observe the War

Uchiha Kyu traveled through the Dragon Vein to the other Naruto World with Imperial Academy students so they could observe the coming battle. He arrived at the frontline, where Uchiha Fugaku prepared for the fight while keeping the emperor’s presence secret from the Allied Forces.

  • The Fourth Kazekage warned the Fourth Raikage and Mei Terumi that attacking the Uchiha could provoke the Immortal Empire’s strongest fighter, but they decided to prepare for battle rather than pretend to lose.
  • Orochimaru asked Uchiha Kyu to take Imperial Academy students to observe the war while he stayed behind to research the Lineage Factor, and Kyu agreed.
  • Uchiha Kyu instructed the academy teachers to keep their students orderly and led them through the Dragon Vein into the other Naruto World.
  • Uchiha Fugaku and the Uchiha greeted Uchiha Kyu at the frontline, and Kyu arranged for the students to receive the same food as the soldiers.
  • Uchiha Fugaku sealed the news of Uchiha Kyu’s arrival, while the students ate war rations and prepared to learn from the battlefield.

Ch. 205A War Belonging to the Uchiha

Uchiha Shisui led the Uchiha clan into battle against the Allied Forces, whose leaders prepared to make a final stand. The fight escalated when the One-Tail appeared, and Uchiha Yue struck at Shukaku with her Susanoo.

  • Academy students watched the distant battlefield as Inabi and Yoshihide excitedly talked about fighting for the Empire, prompting Might Guy to remind Kakashi of Obito.
  • Two days later, Uchiha Shisui brought the Uchiha fighters to challenge the Allied Forces, whose leaders gathered to face them.
  • Uchiha Tairoku, Uchiha Karashi, and Uchiha Togawa competed to distinguish themselves as Shisui led the charge with the Body Flicker Technique.
  • The One-Tail Jinchūriki released Shukaku and covered the battlefield in sand while Fugaku Uchiha and Shikaku Nara watched and prepared for the Allied Forces’ desperate counterattack.
  • Uchiha Kyu resisted Kaguya Otsutsuki’s request to reclaim her power as the Ten-Tails inside him reacted to Shukaku’s appearance.
  • Uchiha Yue summoned her Susanoo and struck at Shukaku with a lightning-charged blade, forcing the beast to evade.

Ch. 206Is Your Courage That Made the Sharingan Respond

Uchiha Karashi controlled Shukaku with his Mangekyō Sharingan while the Allied Shinobi Forces debated sending their Jinchūriki into battle. As the fighting continued, Uchiha Hiro awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan while defending a wounded clansman and killed the Cloud Ninja attacking him.

  • Uchiha Karashi pierced Shukaku, then used his Mangekyō Sharingan to control the One-Tail and turn it against the Allied Shinobi Forces.
  • Sarutobi Yuezan urged the leaders to send their Jinchūriki into battle, and Uzumaki Kushina charged forward with the Nine-Tails to avenge Minato.
  • The Nine-Tails fired a Tailed Beast Bomb, but Uchiha Kazama absorbed its power and replenished his chakra before unleashing a barrage of Fire Style techniques.
  • Uchiha Hiro charged a Cloud Ninja who had knocked him down, refusing to abandon his wounded clansman, and his Sharingan evolved into the Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
  • Uchiha Hiro instinctively trapped the Cloud Ninja in genjutsu and beheaded him.

Ch. 207Uchiha Had No Cowards

The Uchiha fought the vastly larger Allied Shinobi Forces, while Uchiha Shisui deliberately let more enemies through to increase the pressure on his clan. As the Nine-Tails battled Uchiha Kazama and Uchiha Togawa, Sarutobi Yuezan demanded that the Raikage commit the Eight-Tails, fearing his authority would collapse if Kushina faltered.

  • Uchiha Hiro awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan and instantly killed a Stone Ninja Jonin.
  • The Uchiha pressed forward despite overwhelming odds, and some survivors awakened Three-Tomoe Sharingan amid the slaughter.
  • Uchiha Tomebi warned Uchiha Shisui that more than three thousand Allied Shinobi Forces ninjas had been let through, but Shisui said it was not enough.
  • Uzumaki Kushina ordered the Nine-Tails to kill the Uchiha, and Uchiha Kazama and Uchiha Togawa coordinated their attacks against it.
  • Uchiha Karashi struck the Nine-Tails with a Tailed Beast Bomb, which the Nine-Tails deflected into the rear of the Allied Shinobi Forces.
  • Sarutobi Yuezan criticized the Raikage for holding back the Eight-Tails and urged him to prioritize the larger conflict.

Ch. 208Izanagi, the Sharingan's Protection

The Uchiha used Izanagi to survive an Allied Forces trap, sacrificing their Sharingan to protect their clan and rout the enemy. On the main battlefield, Uchiha Kazama subdued the weakened Nine-Tails, but Kushina used a sealing technique to drag him inside as she died.

  • Allied Forces shinobi trapped the Uchiha in an abyss and buried them alive, then relaxed their guard when they believed the clan was dead.
  • An Uchiha Elite Jonin used Izanagi to undo his death and launch a surprise attack, sacrificing his Three-Tomoe Sharingan to save his comrades.
  • Other Uchiha with Three-Tomoe Sharingan used Izanagi to revive fallen clan members, terrifying the Allied Forces and driving them to flee.
  • Uchiha Kazama repeatedly used Mangekyō genjutsu to weaken the Nine-Tails, then tried to make it his mount by stabbing its head.
  • Kushina drew the Nine-Tails' chakra into herself and used a sealing technique to drag Uchiha Kazama inside as she died.

Ch. 209Playing with the Tailed Beasts in the Palm of His Hand

Uchiha Kazama survived an Uzumaki sealing attack with Uchiha Yue’s help, while Kushina released the Nine-Tails before dying. The other Tailed Beasts gathered to protect the Nine-Tails from the Mangekyō Sharingan, but Kazama took control of it and attacked them as Uchiha Kyu recognized the enemy’s plan to wear down his side.

  • Uchiha Yue used her dōjutsu to bring Uchiha Kazama back after an Uzumaki sealing technique had seemingly killed him.
  • Kushina sacrificed herself and freed the Nine-Tails, while Sarutobi Yuezan grimly watched the loss of control over the beast.
  • The other eight free Tailed Beasts gathered around the Nine-Tails to keep it from being controlled by the Mangekyō Sharingan.
  • The Nine-Tails dismissed the risk, but Uchiha Kazama controlled it and used it to knock the other Tailed Beasts down.
  • Fugaku Uchiha explained Kazama’s Mangekyō ability to Uchiha Kyu, who ordered more training in Sealing Jutsu and suspected the enemy planned to wear his side down before deploying its main forces.

Ch. 210Uchiha Kazama, Beyond Everyone's Expectations

Uchiha Kazama unleashed the Nine-Tails’ complete Susanoo and defeated the Allied Forces’ Tailed Beasts, while Uchiha Shisui held off the enemy Kage. The Raikage rushed to aid Killer B, leaving the Allied Kage facing Shisui and Uchiha Yue.

  • Uchiha Kyu and Fugaku Uchiha discussed the battle as Uchiha Kyu secretly planned to cultivate the Divine Tree in the Land of Fire.
  • Uchiha Shisui commanded the Uchiha forces while Uchiha Tomebi drew enemy attention, then ordered Uchiha Kazama to stop playing around.
  • Uchiha Kazama fired a Tailed Beast Bomb, revealed the Nine-Tails clad in his complete Susanoo, and overwhelmed the other Tailed Beasts.
  • Killer B and the Eight-Tails chose to keep fighting, and the Raikage charged to rescue his brother despite the other Kage’s objections.
  • Uchiha Shisui blocked the Raikage and the other Kage, while Uchiha Yue confronted Mei Terumi after secretly conserving her strength.

Ch. 211Uchiha Kyu Was Very Gratified

Uchiha Kyu watched the Uchiha turn the battle against the Allied Shinobi Forces and ordered the Empire's ninja to attack, leaving the exhausted enemy in retreat. Uchiha Fugaku joined Uchiha Yue and Uchiha Shisui against the Four Kage as the Uchiha accepted the clan head's praise and withdrew.

  • Uchiha Yue trapped the Four Kage with a sea of flames while Uchiha Shisui used his Body Flicker Technique to fight all four and put the Raikage at a disadvantage.
  • Uchiha Karashi controlled the One-Tail and reversed the Uchiha's disadvantage, while Uchiha Kazama used Susanoo, the Nine-Tails, and his Mangekyō Sharingan to suppress the other seven Tailed Beasts.
  • Uchiha Kyu watched the battle, declared that the divided Allied Forces would lose, and ordered Uchiha Kage and the others to begin clearing out the Land of Fire.
  • Uchiha Fugaku ordered an attack, and the Empire's rested ninja charged as the depleted Allied Forces fled.
  • The Empire's ninja told the Uchiha that Uchiha Kyu was satisfied with their performance, calming their anger at outsiders joining the battle.
  • Uchiha Fugaku personally went to support Uchiha Yue and Uchiha Shisui as they held back the Four Kage.

Ch. 212Emperor's Order, Clear Out the Land of Fire

Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Shisui led the Empire's forces in defeating the Allied Shinobi Forces as Uchiha Kazama unleashed the Tailed Beasts to devastate the Land of Fire. After Sarutobi Yuezan was killed and the enemy commanders fled, Uchiha Shisui resolved to seek greater power to help the clan head.

  • Uchiha Shisui received Uchiha Fugaku's report that the clan head had ordered the Land of Fire cleared, while Sarutobi Yuezan confronted them.
  • Uchiha Yue wounded the Fourth Raikage with Susanoo and a lightning sword as Uchiha Shisui fought two Kage.
  • Uchiha Kazama used the Nine-Tails and other Tailed Beasts to break through the allied position and ravage the Land of Fire.
  • Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Shisui used genjutsu to seize Sarutobi Yuezan, and Uchiha Fugaku killed him before he could use the Dead Demon Consuming Seal.
  • The Raikage, Kazekage, and Mizukage abandoned Sarutobi Yuezan and fled, while Gangjiao and Jiraiya escaped with Konoha's remaining forces.
  • Uchiha Fugaku ordered Uchiha Togawa to follow Uchiha Kazama and Uchiha Karashi, and Uchiha Shisui left to seek power that could help the clan head.

Ch. 213Knowing It Means Death, Yet Having No Choice but to Go

Fugaku Uchiha prepared to use Kabuto Yakushi and the Impure World Reincarnation to eliminate Konoha's remaining forces, while Uchiha Kazama's devastation of the Land of Fire drove Tsunade and Jiraiya to rally a small group of shinobi. The chapter left the other Konoha survivors divided, with one Chunin proposing surrender to protect his family.

  • Fugaku Uchiha met Kabuto Yakushi and asked him to use the Impure World Reincarnation against Konoha's remaining shinobi.
  • Uchiha Kazama led eight Tailed Beasts into the Land of Fire, and their joint Tailed Beast Bomb destroyed its capital.
  • Tsunade and Jiraiya urged the remaining Konoha shinobi to fight back, but most refused to risk their lives.
  • Tsunade and Jiraiya set out with the twenty-odd shinobi who chose to follow them and seek revenge.
  • A Konoha Chunin suggested surrendering because he wanted to protect his family and newborn child.

Ch. 214We Aren't Surrendering, We're Leaving Darkness for the Light

Konoha remnants chose to surrender to Uchiha Kazama, who agreed to spare them if they led him to Tsunade and Jiraiya. Uchiha Togawa joined Kazama on Fugaku’s orders, while Tsunade and Konan toured the Land of Fire and Konan said she wanted to visit the Land of Rain.

  • A Konoha Chunin persuaded the surviving ninja to surrender by arguing they could join the Empire and protect their families.
  • Uchiha Kazama traveled across the Land of Fire atop the Nine-Tails, and eye drops eased the pain and blurred vision caused by overusing his eye power.
  • A group of Konoha ninja surrendered to Kazama and offered to lead him to Tsunade and Jiraiya; Kazama agreed to spare them if they performed well.
  • Uchiha Togawa caught up with Kazama and said Fugaku had ordered him to stay by Kazama’s side, and Kazama reluctantly let him join.
  • Tsunade told Konan that her escort was unusually large, and Konan said she wanted to visit the Land of Rain.

Ch. 215Reviving Two Pairs of Bitter Rivals

Uchiha Kyu agreed to watch the spectacle Fugaku Uchiha had prepared as Kabuto Yakushi used Shukaku’s chakra to perform the Impure World Reincarnation. The first three Hokage and Madara Uchiha emerged, leaving Kabuto’s powerful reincarnated shinobi ready to face the Allied Shinobi Forces.

  • Uchiha Kyu accepted Fugaku Uchiha’s invitation to see a grand show.
  • Kabuto Yakushi examined the altar and used Uchiha Karashi’s Shukaku to power the Impure World Reincarnation.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi emerged from a coffin and mistook Uchiha Karashi for an enemy threatening Konoha.
  • Senju Tobirama and Hashirama were reincarnated, and Hiruzen recognized his former teacher and the First Hokage.
  • Madara Uchiha burst from the fourth coffin and turned toward Hashirama, while the four reincarnated shinobi ignored Kabuto Yakushi.

Ch. 216The Purest Uchiha

Madara Uchiha and the others were revived and restrained, while Uchiha Karashi explained that the Uchiha now ruled the world after destroying Konoha. Uchiha Kyu arrived, and Uchiha Izuna recognized him as the clan head he wanted to meet.

  • Madara Uchiha reunited with Uchiha Izuna, apologized for failing to keep his promise, and received his brother’s understanding.
  • Kabuto Yakushi used Cursed Seals to restrain the revived Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Madara Uchiha, and Uchiha Izuna.
  • Uchiha Karashi greeted Madara Uchiha and Uchiha Izuna, then told them that the Uchiha ruled the world and had destroyed Konoha.
  • Uchiha Izuna asked to meet the clan head who had freed the Uchiha from Konoha, and Uchiha Kyu arrived and was greeted as their ruler.
  • Uchiha Izuna questioned Uchiha Kyu about being the current clan head and inferred that he was exceptionally powerful.

Ch. 217A Show Is About to Begin

Uchiha Kyu recruited Uchiha Izuna to help purge the Land of Fire, promising to free him and Madara Uchiha. After Hashirama broke free of Kabuto Yakushi’s control, Senju Tobirama also escaped, and word of their release was sent to Uchiha Kyu and Fugaku.

  • Uchiha Kyu struck Senju Tobirama for interrupting him, while Madara Uchiha and Hashirama watched his overwhelming speed.
  • Uchiha Izuna asked about the Uchiha Clan, and Uchiha Kyu told him that in his world the clan ruled as the world’s number one clan.
  • Uchiha Izuna agreed to help Uchiha Kyu and asked him to free Madara Uchiha too; Uchiha Kyu said he would free them both if they satisfied him.
  • After Uchiha Kyu left, Kabuto Yakushi released Madara Uchiha and Uchiha Izuna from their restraints and continued reviving powerful shinobi.
  • Hashirama broke free of Kabuto Yakushi’s control using Asura’s power, and Senju Tobirama escaped shortly afterward.
  • Kabuto Yakushi told Uchiha Karashi that the First and Second Hokage had escaped his control, and Uchiha Karashi sent the news to Uchiha Kyu and Fugaku.

Ch. 218Live Broadcast, the Battle of Destiny

Uchiha Kyu watched the revived Hashirama and Madara Uchiha fight while Senju Tobirama and Uchiha Izuna battled nearby, with the Empire recording both clashes for a live broadcast. As the fights continued, Kyu relaxed by a stream and discussed the possibility of traveling to the Warring States Era.

  • Fugaku Uchiha told Uchiha Kyu that Hashirama had broken free of Impure World Reincarnation, and Kyu explained that the battle would recreate the old conflict between the Senju and Uchiha.
  • Uchiha Kyu studied a map and asked Kaguya Otsutsuki for landmarks near the place where she had planted the Divine Tree so his subordinates could search for it.
  • Hashirama and Madara Uchiha clashed with Wood Release and Susanoo techniques while Empire personnel hurried to set up equipment to record their fight.
  • Uchiha Izuna and Senju Tobirama fought, and Izuna used genjutsu to kick Tobirama's head apart before Tobirama's body regenerated.
  • The Empire began recording both battles, while Uchiha Kyu watched the footage, ate grilled meat, and discussed traveling to the Warring States Era with Fugaku Uchiha.

Ch. 219Karmic Cycles

Uchiha Kyu and Fugaku discussed the Empire, the history of the Uchiha and Senju, and the potential conflict between Hyuga Rishu and Hyuga Hiashi. Meanwhile, the Empire’s forces killed Tsunade and other Konoha shinobi, while Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara’s battle remained unresolved until Uchiha Izuna reminded Madara of his promise.

  • Uchiha Kyu criticized Senju Hashirama for allowing multiple nations to establish shinobi villages and said Hyuga Hiashi’s return from the moon had left him wondering whether Hiashi had developed the Tenseigan.
  • Fugaku Uchiha warned Uchiha Kyu that Hyuga Rishu’s ambition could cause trouble with Hyuga Hiashi, but Uchiha Kyu dismissed the concern and called the prospect entertaining.
  • Uchiha Kazama and Uchiha Togawa used the eight Tailed Beasts to overcome Jiraiya and Tsunade, and Tsunade died despite healing herself with her Sealing Jutsu.
  • Uchiha Daiki considered provoking Senju Hashirama by killing Senju Tsunade, but Black Zetsu warned that the Empire would hunt him, so they left without interfering.
  • Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara continued fighting after Madara broke Hashirama’s Sealing Jutsu, until Uchiha Izuna reminded Madara of his promise to their juniors and Madara stopped pursuing Hashirama.

Ch. 220Uchiha Fugaku Learned to Scheme

Uchiha Fugaku let Hashirama rally the Allied Shinobi Forces, seeing the revived Hokage as both a chance to strengthen the Empire’s fighters and a way to defeat the alliance. After the Empire cleared the Land of Fire, Uchiha Izuna learned how the Senju had fallen and received an order to take eight Tailed Beasts to a designated location.

  • Uchiha Izuna and Madara Uchiha joined the campaign to clear the remaining resistance in the Land of Fire while Hashirama resolved to unite the Allied Shinobi Forces against the Empire.
  • Uchiha Fugaku learned Hashirama had taken charge of the alliance and planned to use the conflict to prepare the Empire’s ninja and eliminate the Allied Forces.
  • Senju Tsunade struggled with the news that Hashirama had returned, but Jiraiya encouraged her to face him, easing her distress.
  • Uchiha Izuna, Madara Uchiha, Uchiha Kazama, and Uchiha Togawa finished clearing the Land of Fire, and Togawa told Izuna how the Senju had been betrayed and nearly wiped out.
  • Kage Guard members ordered the four Uchiha to take eight Tailed Beasts to a location marked on a map, leaving Izuna questioning the order.

Ch. 221All-Out Assault

Uchiha Kyu prepared to let the Divine Tree take root in the Land of Fire while waiting for the Tailed Beasts, and ordered the Empire to begin an all-out war against the Allied Shinobi Forces. As Hashirama and Senju Tobirama’s revived bodies began to crumble, Hagoromo Otsutsuki appeared and restored them to life.

  • Madara Uchiha told Uchiha Izuna that Uchiha Kyu had defeated him, and Uchiha Kazama and Uchiha Togawa urged them to regroup.
  • Uchiha Kyu reassured Kaguya Otsutsuki that he was preparing a body for her, then shared Konan’s kelp bone broth as they waited for the Tailed Beasts.
  • Fugaku Uchiha reported that Uchiha Togawa, Uchiha Kazama, Uchiha Izuna, and the others had returned, and that Senju Tobirama had consolidated the Allied Shinobi Forces.
  • Uchiha Kyu ordered Fugaku Uchiha to prevent anyone from disturbing the Divine Tree, and Fugaku declared an all-out massacre against the Allied Shinobi Forces.
  • Hashirama and Senju Tobirama realized their bodies were crumbling because they had been tampered with, but Hagoromo Otsutsuki restored them using yang-attributed power.

Ch. 222The Peaches Are About to Be Plucked

Uchiha Kyu revived the Ten-Tails and transformed it into the Divine Tree, alarming Hagoromo Otsutsuki as he realized the Empire might claim the Divine Tree Fruit he had sought. As the Empire launched an all-out assault, Senju Tobirama left to defend the battlefield while Hashirama stayed behind to face the threat.

  • Hagoromo Otsutsuki revealed himself to Hashirama and Senju Tobirama, while Kaguya Otsutsuki sensed that her eldest son was still alive.
  • Uchiha Kyu summoned the Ten-Tails, merged it with a second Ten-Tails, and transformed it into the Divine Tree.
  • Fugaku Uchiha saw the Divine Tree rise, and Hagoromo Otsutsuki panicked that the Uchiha Clan would take the Divine Tree Fruit he had pursued.
  • Mei Terumi told Hashirama and Senju Tobirama that the Empire had begun an all-out attack and their forces could not hold it back.
  • Senju Tobirama went to the battlefield, while Hashirama stayed behind to deal with the Ten-Tails.
  • Uchiha Izuna asked Madara Uchiha whether they should return to the Empire, hoping to see its peaceful world.

Ch. 223The True Strength of the Empire's Regular Army

Madara Uchiha and Uchiha Izuna headed to the main battlefield as the Empire overwhelmed the Allied Shinobi Forces. With the Allied forces close to collapse, Fugaku Uchiha told Shikaku Nara that the Sage of Six Paths might have destroyed his contingency plan.

  • Madara Uchiha reflected on the wars that followed the founding of the Shinobi Villages, and Uchiha Izuna chose to return to the Empire with him after settling his grudge against Senju Tobirama.
  • Uchiha Izuna and Madara Uchiha went to the main battlefield, where the Empire's shinobi drove the Allied Shinobi Forces into retreat.
  • Mei Terumi questioned Senju Tobirama about Hashirama's absence and began considering an escape as the Allied Forces' morale faltered.
  • The Raikage learned that the front line had fallen and ordered his people to preserve their strength and prepare to retreat.
  • Shikaku Nara praised the Empire's battlefield coordination, and Fugaku Uchiha said Hashirama and Senju Tobirama were entertainment for His Majesty.
  • Fugaku Uchiha told Shikaku Nara that the Sage of Six Paths might have destroyed his contingency plan and could have appeared through Asura's reincarnated soul.

Ch. 224The New Era Has No Tickets for Our Ship

Fugaku Uchiha prepared the Uchiha Clan to fight the Sage of Six Paths and the forces opposing the Divine Tree. On the battlefield, Madara Uchiha rejected Hashirama's plea to revive their old dream, leaving their confrontation unresolved.

  • Fugaku Uchiha told Shikaku Nara that the Uchiha Clan would use Madara Uchiha to locate Hashirama and confront the Sage of Six Paths.
  • An Empire ninja reported that Uchiha Izuna and Madara Uchiha had reached the battlefield, while Fugaku committed more than a thousand Uchiha ninjas to the fight.
  • Uchiha Izuna overpowered Senju Tobirama, preventing him from completing a sealing technique and exploiting the weaknesses of his Impure World Reincarnation body.
  • Hashirama urged Madara Uchiha to join him against Uchiha Kyu, but Uchiha Izuna warned his brother not to repeat their past mistake.
  • Madara Uchiha told Hashirama that their old dream had been buried during their final battle.

Ch. 225Hot-Swapping the Sharingan

Uchiha Kyu interrupted Madara Uchiha and Hashirama's battle to revive Madara and Uchiha Izuna, then returned to guard the Divine Tree. Madara regained his Rinnegan and resumed the fight, while Izuna received replacement Sharingan and prepared to face Senju Tobirama.

  • Madara Uchiha and Hashirama resumed their battle as Uchiha Kyu watched over the Divine Tree.
  • Uchiha Kyu transformed Madara Uchiha and Uchiha Izuna from Impure World Reincarnations into living bodies, then left them to continue fighting.
  • Madara Uchiha recovered his Rinnegan and declared the duel fair, while Izuna remained blind after losing his reincarnated body and eyes.
  • Madara Uchiha stopped Hashirama and went to his brother, saying he would take over the battle against Senju Tobirama.
  • A Kage Guard delivered a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan from Uchiha Fugaku, and Madara Uchiha implanted them in Uchiha Izuna, who fixed his gaze on Senju Tobirama.
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