Chapter Summaries

After Hiruzen Sarutobi survived a Core Formation Heavenly Tribulation, he planned to explore the world and gather more Devil Fruits. Meanwhile, Shikaku Nara negotiated with a World Government delegation and agreed that the government would recognize Konoha, provided it did not act like pirates or interfere with the Navy.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi weathered the Heavenly Tribulation, stabilized his cultivation, and told Orochimaru that he needed to collect more Devil Fruits.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi told Zisu that they would explore the world after he stabilized his cultivation, while Tsunade and Miki Xiaoai continued progressing through Qi Refining.
• A World Government delegation arrived at Konoha Island, where Shikaku Nara received the foreign minister because Orochimaru refused to meet him.
• The foreign minister revealed that the World Government suspected Konoha came from another planet and proposed cooperation rather than war.
• Shikaku Nara and the foreign minister agreed that the World Government would recognize Konoha's legitimacy, while Konoha would not act like pirates or obstruct the Navy.

The World Government recognized Konoha Country as an affiliated nation and formed a wartime alliance with it, reshaping the balance of power across the seas. As Konoha attracted merchants and pirates, Akainu warned the Marines against confronting it and focused their attention on pirates and Amazon Lily.

• The World Government abolished the Seven Warlords system, appointed Akainu Fleet Admiral, and recruited Fujitora and Ryokugyu as admirals.
• The World Government recognized Konoha Country and agreed to cooperate with it, while Konoha accepted responsibility for eliminating the former Warlords and opening its borders to trade.
• Dragon questioned the World Government’s decision, while Akainu accepted the agreement despite believing Konoha had committed grave crimes.
• Shalria traveled back to Holy Land Mary Geoise reflecting on Konoha and Itachi, while the Five Elders considered how to maintain their power and obtain Konoha’s youth-restoration secret.
• At a Marine meeting, Akainu declared Konoha an enemy but ordered the Marines to avoid conflict with it and target pirates, while Ryokugyu objected to Konoha’s equal standing.
• Merchants and pirate crews entering Konoha’s sphere discovered that they had to use Konoha’s currency and could not trade slaves or other common hard currencies there.

Naruto, Sasuke, and their Konoha companions set sail to explore the sea and encountered the Big Mom Pirates, who were traveling to Konoha to discuss relations and gather intelligence. They continued toward Konoha as other pirate ships passed them by, drawn by rumors of the country’s power and goods.

• Naruto and Sasuke eagerly set out to become the Pirate King and make the Uchiha name famous, while Kimimaro and Haku joined the voyage.
• The crew found that sailing without seeing land was dull and uncomfortable.
• Naruto’s ship encountered the Big Mom Pirates’ fleet, led by the three Sweet Commanders, who were heading to Konoha to seek cooperation and test its strength.
• Katakuri urged his crew to ignore the Konoha ship because he feared the Big Mom Pirates were in danger amid the coming turmoil.
• The Konoha crew passed numerous pirate ships bound for Konoha, whose visitors hoped to find profits and opportunities there.

Might Guy and Rock Lee trained on Konoha Island because seasickness kept them from traveling, and Luffy joined them after being inspired by their enthusiasm. Charlotte Katakuri arrived with the other Sweet Commanders seeking Whitebeard’s secret to regaining youth, while warning Cracker not to provoke Konoha.

• Might Guy and Rock Lee continued their intense training on Konoha Island, hoping to strengthen their bodies and develop Armament Haki.
• Luffy invited Might Guy to a banquet, but after hearing him praise hard work, Luffy joined him in training instead.
• Luffy and Might Guy invited each other to join their causes, then laughed and reaffirmed their own ambitions.
• Charlotte Katakuri and the Sweet Commanders arrived on the island and saw Luffy training with Might Guy and Rock Lee.
• Cracker considered targeting Ace for the reward and prestige, but Charlotte Katakuri warned him that Konoha must not become their enemy.
• Charlotte Katakuri sought Whitebeard’s secret to restoring youth, hoping it could help Big Mom and protect their family’s future.

Might Guy stopped Harley and the Rampage Pirates from attacking Luffy, then Konoha's hidden ninjas eliminated the crew and restored order. As the Sweet Commanders saw Konoha's strength and its diverse residents, they met with Ibiki Morino to discuss their visit.

• Harley confronted Luffy, seeking revenge on Garp, but Might Guy stepped in to enforce Konoha's rules.
• Might Guy defeated Harley with Konoha Strong Whirlwind, while concealed ninjas killed the Rampage Pirates and arrested other troublemakers.
• Luffy praised Might Guy, and Charlotte Katakuri's Observation Haki warned him not to underestimate the man or Konoha.
• A merchant complained that Konoha's specialty goods could only be bought in exchange for needed supplies, while Smoothie noticed Merfolk and Fish-Man Tribe members living and working on the island.
• Whitebeard sent most of his pirate crew to their former New World territories, while some joined Konoha and others helped maintain order on the island.
• The Sweet Commanders and their officers met with Ibiki Morino, who asked why the Big Mom Pirates had come to Konoha.

The Big Mom Pirates failed to secure more than limited commercial cooperation with Konoha, while the World Government sent Shalria back as a double agent and ordered her to pursue an Uchiha child. Naruto and his companions continued toward Sabaody and spotted a person riding a bicycle across the sea.

• Charlotte Katakuri offered Totto Land’s cooperation, but Ibiki Morino limited the talks to trade and told him Charlotte Linlin would need to negotiate broader arrangements herself.
• Cracker and Smoothie encountered Whitebeard on Konoha Island and sensed that he was stronger than their mother.
• Shalria returned to Mary Geoise, told the Five Elders about her time in Konoha, and was assigned to represent the World Government there while trying to conceive an Uchiha child.
• The World Government sent Shalria back to Konoha as a double agent after she accepted the assignment.
• Naruto and his companions sailed toward Sabaody and saw someone riding a bicycle across the sea, whom Hinata identified with her Byakugan.

Aokiji approached Konoha’s ship and tested the group’s strength, while considering whether to join Konoha. After Haku failed to harm him, Aokiji left peacefully, and Sasuke warned the others not to underestimate the world’s ability users.

• Aokiji rode his bicycle across the frozen sea toward Konoha’s ship, hoping to assess Konoha and possibly join it.
• Sasuke challenged Aokiji, and Kimimaro sent Haku to exchange attacks with him.
• Haku’s Water Release and Ice Release techniques failed to harm Aokiji, who praised his abilities but called his attacks too weak.
• Naruto sensed that Aokiji meant them no harm, and Aokiji said he was only passing by before riding on toward Konoha.
• Sasuke cautioned the group that powerful ability users could cause casualties if they acted impulsively.

Konoha’s growing influence disrupted the New World’s underworld and drew the attention of Doflamingo, Kaido, and the Marines. As rival forces prepared to move against one another, Konoha was poised to be pulled into a looming conflict.

• Naruto and Sasuke continued their adventures with Jiraiya’s seals limiting Indra and Asura’s influence while letting them absorb their chakra’s power.
• Charlotte Katakuri and the Sweet Commanders prepared to leave Konoha Island after recognizing Konoha’s ambition and unusual social order.
• Doflamingo considered approaching Konoha for cooperation and weighing the Celestial Dragons’ national treasure as leverage.
• Konoha tightened control over New World islands and ended illegal activities, prompting underworld forces to join Kaido in preparing an attack.
• Kaido planned to storm Konoha alone, while Fujitora targeted Doflamingo and Ryokugyu set his sights on Amazon Lily.

Orochimaru and the Second Hokage sought Hiruzen Sarutobi’s help to preserve and transfer Blackbeard’s Dark-Dark Fruit ability. Hiruzen successfully formed a new Devil Fruit after Tobirama killed Blackbeard, leaving Orochimaru considering who should eat it.

• Orochimaru studied the Ten-Tails and continued researching how to preserve Devil Fruit abilities with sealing techniques.
• Orochimaru asked Hiruzen Sarutobi to help extract Blackbeard’s Dark-Dark Fruit ability.
• Hiruzen explained that he could transfer the rule power into a fruit after Blackbeard died, and Tobirama killed Blackbeard.
• Hiruzen bound the escaping rule power and transferred it into an apple, creating a new Dark-Dark Fruit.
• Orochimaru examined the fruit and wondered who would be suited to eat it.

Kakashi accepted the Dark-Dark Fruit and Obito’s modified Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan to gain the strength to protect those he cared about, and began training with Might Guy and Luffy. Meanwhile, Kaido flew toward Konoha, intending to force it to cooperate and protect Doflamingo.

• Konoha chose Kakashi to inherit the Dark-Dark Fruit and Obito’s modified Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, with Orochimaru planning further physical modifications.
• Kakashi accepted the power, determined to become strong enough to protect the people he cared about.
• Might Guy introduced Kakashi to Luffy and started them on a two-hundred-lap run around Konoha Island.
• Kaido drank in Wano, angry that Konoha’s sales and territorial policies had hurt his weapons business.
• Kaido transformed into an Azure Dragon and set off to wreak havoc in Konoha, secure its cooperation, and protect Doflamingo.

Orochimaru revived Hashirama, Tobirama, Minato, and Kushina so they could join the voyage to the Pirate World. Jiraiya invited Kakashi to dinner with Minato and Kushina, then left with him to seek inspiration on Fish-Man Island as Luffy planned to regroup his crew at Konoha Island.

• Hashirama and Tobirama asked Orochimaru to let them sail the seas, and he suggested reviving them before they left.
• Hashirama agreed to resurrection, and Orochimaru revived Hashirama, Tobirama, Minato, and Kushina.
• Jiraiya told Kakashi about a new Icha Icha otherworld series inspired by the Pirate World and invited him to dinner with Minato and Kushina.
• Jiraiya persuaded Luffy to wait until he became Pirate King before reading the Icha Icha Series, and Luffy agreed.
• Jiraiya and Kakashi left together to seek inspiration among the Fish-Men, while Luffy considered gathering his companions at Konoha Island.

Hashirama and Tobirama explored their new lives while the Uzumaki and Hyuga clans strengthened their ties to Konoha. During a gathering at Minato’s home, Kaido attacked Konoha Island, and Orochimaru and Jiraiya considered capturing him to study before releasing him.

• Tobirama resolved to help revive the Senju Clan and planned to find wives to expand it.
• Yukino celebrated the Uzumaki Clan’s renewed standing, while Konoha’s leaders and clan representatives gathered at Minato’s home.
• Kaido arrived over Konoha Island in his Azure Dragon form, triggering an alarm and throwing the island into chaos.
• Whitebeard confronted Kaido with Conqueror’s Haki, and the two former companions prepared to fight.
• Orochimaru proposed capturing Kaido for study before letting him go, and Jiraiya eagerly supported the idea.

Kaido attacked Konoha Island, but Konoha’s forces overwhelmed and captured him before he could destroy the island. Konoha planned to use Kaido as leverage against the Beast Pirates and pursue its interest in Wano Country.

• Kaido launched Bolo Breath and Wind Scythes at Konoha Island, but a barrier blocked most of the attacks.
• Aokiji attacked Kaido from behind as Uchiha pilots in Gundams and Might Guy moved to confront him.
• The Uchiha used genjutsu to distract Kaido while Might Guy’s Seventh Gate attacks knocked him out of Azure Dragon Form.
• Kaido transformed into Dragon-Human Form and fought back, but the Fourth Hokage, Jiraiya, ANBU, and other Konoha shinobi joined the assault.
• Konoha suppressed Kaido, sealed him, and took him away, intending to demand a great price from the Beast Pirates for his return.
• Might Guy told Kakashi he had wanted to use the Death Gate, but Kakashi said Kaido’s defeat had been inevitable.

After Konoha captured Kaido, the Beast Pirates, Big Mom, and the World Government reacted to the news while Konoha prepared to negotiate with Kaido’s crew. King arrived on Konoha Island hoping to secure Kaido’s release, and Konoha handed him over to the Nara Clan for talks.

• Morgans publicized Konoha’s victory over Kaido, while the Beast Pirates worried over their captured captain and ordered ships to negotiate with Konoha.
• Charlotte Linlin questioned Charlotte Katakuri about Konoha’s strength, then told him and her other children to seek a partnership and prepare to return.
• The World Government chose not to act, while Orochimaru took Kaido to his laboratory to study him and extract benefits from the Beast Pirates.
• King arrived at Konoha Island with the Beast Pirates, where Ibiki Morino questioned him about Kaido’s attack and escorted him to negotiations.
• Konoha handed King over to the Nara Clan, while Orochimaru moved on to other research after obtaining Kaido’s genes.

King secured Kaido’s release by surrendering Wano Country and other resources to Konoha, which planned to claim the nation’s Seastone and its Eight-Headed Serpent Devil Fruit for Orochimaru. As Konoha prepared to move on Wano, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju considered their next destination: Amazon Lily.

• Konoha warned Kaido that he would be sealed again if he caused trouble, then released him after King accepted the terms for his freedom.
• Kaido left Konoha with King, learned that the Beast Pirates had sacrificed Wano Country, money, resources, and weapons, and flew back to Wano as a blue Dragon.
• Konoha prepared to take control of Wano Country and acquire its Seastone and the Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Eight-Headed Serpent Form, for Orochimaru.
• Kakashi accelerated his training and body modification so Konoha could use the Dark-Dark Fruit to extract the Eight-Headed Serpent Fruit from Kurozumi Orochi.
• Hashirama Senju suggested visiting Wano Country, but Tobirama Senju said his target was the all-women pirate nation of Amazon Lily.

Tobirama took Hashirama toward Amazon Lily, where Ryokugyu was also headed to confront the former Warlord Boa Hancock. Meanwhile, Kakashi completed his body modifications and ate the Dark-Dark Fruit, discovering that its darkness powers worked well with his Sharingan and Kamui.

• Tobirama explained Amazon Lily's warrior culture and all-women population to Hashirama, then set course for the island.
• Hashirama realized Mito Uzumaki was still in the Pure Land, and Tobirama promised that Orochimaru would revive her when they returned.
• Ryokugyu targeted Amazon Lily after the Seven Warlords were abolished, while Fujitora pursued Doflamingo.
• Kakashi's special training ended early because Konoha was preparing to attack Kurozumi Orochi in Wano Country, so Kakashi underwent bodily modifications first.
• Kakashi ate the Dark-Dark Fruit and found that its powers could work with his Mangekyo Sharingan and Kamui.
• Kakashi concluded that his Sage Body, Sharingan, and new darkness abilities had made him stronger than ever.

Kakashi, Orochimaru, Might Guy, and Shisui set out for Wano Country to take control of it, while Kurozumi Orochi learned that Konoha was coming and tried to prepare. The chapter left Wano Country facing Konoha’s imminent arrival and Orochi’s rule nearing its end.

• Kakashi sensed the Dark-Dark Fruit strengthening his darkness and changing the Kamui dimension, then agreed with Orochimaru to head for Wano Country.
• After King returned to Wano Country, Kaido accepted that he could not oppose Konoha and withdrew his forces to await its arrival.
• Kakashi, Might Guy, and Shisui traveled through Fish-Man Island toward Wano Country, with Shisui intending to leave a Flying Thunder God mark there.
• Kurozumi Orochi learned that King had handed Wano Country over to Konoha and ordered officials to prepare for its arrival.
• Konoha’s forces approached Wano Country, where Kakashi could use Kamui to assassinate Orochi without being noticed.

Kakashi infiltrated Kurozumi Orochi’s residence and assassinated him after cutting off several of the heads granted by his Eight-Headed Serpent Fruit. He left Orochi dead when the Dark-Dark Fruit suppressed the fruit’s ability.

• Kakashi used Kamui to infiltrate Kurozumi Orochi’s residence while Orochi indulged in wine and pleasure.
• Kakashi beheaded Orochi, but Orochi transformed into his Eight-Headed Serpent form and survived through the fruit’s extra lives.
• Kakashi cut off more of Orochi’s heads as guards and samurai rushed to the residence.
• Orochi’s men struck Kakashi’s Shadow Clone, and Kakashi attacked Orochi from behind with White Fang.
• Kakashi’s Dark-Dark Fruit suppressed Orochi’s fruit ability, killing him despite his remaining heads.

Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi discussed researching Kaguya Otsutsuki and resolving threats in the Shinobi World. After Kakashi killed Kurozumi Orochi and secured his Devil Fruit, Orochimaru ate it and awakened its power.

• Orochimaru asked Hiruzen Sarutobi to help unseal and study Kaguya Otsutsuki, and Hiruzen agreed to prepare for dealing with her and the Sage of Six Paths.
• Orochimaru learned that Kakashi had defeated Kurozumi Orochi and said the Eight-Headed Serpent Mythical Zoan fruit suited him.
• Kakashi and Konoha ANBU killed Kurozumi Orochi’s followers, extracted the Devil Fruit’s power from his corpse, and left Wano Country in turmoil.
• Kakashi and Shisui returned to Konoha Island, where Kakashi delivered the fruit to Orochimaru.
• Orochimaru ate the Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Eight-Headed Serpent form, and Hiruzen sensed his power surge.

Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi planned their next moves in the Shinobi World while Konoha consolidated its control over Wano Country. After Konoha summoned the Kozuki leaders aboard its ship, Orochimaru forced them to accept Konoha's rule.

• Orochimaru told Hiruzen Sarutobi that their plan could begin ahead of schedule, and they discussed the Sage of Six Paths, Kaguya Otsutsuki, and the Pure Land.
• After Kurozumi Orochi died, Komurasaki revealed herself as Hiyori Kozuki and became Wano Country's acting shogun while waiting for Momonosuke Kozuki.
• Konoha pulled forces back from the Pirate World while accelerating its control over Wano Country, and the Konohamaru Ship arrived there.
• Komurasaki, Sukiyaki Kozuki, and their retainers boarded the Konohamaru Ship after accepting Konoha's invitation.
• When Komurasaki challenged Kaido's authority, Orochimaru overwhelmed her and Sukiyaki Kozuki with Conqueror's Haki and ordered them to accept Konoha's rule.