Chapter Summaries

Kaguya Otsutsuki urged Hiruzen Sarutobi to plant a Divine Tree in the Pirate World, but he refused and warned her not to raise the idea again. As Konoha expanded its presence in the chaotic Pirate World, its ninja crews gained notoriety, while Naruto and the Nine-Tails grew stronger against the threat of the Ōtsutsuki Clan.

• Kaguya Otsutsuki tried to persuade Hiruzen Sarutobi that planting a Divine Tree in the Pirate World would greatly increase their power, but Hiruzen forbade it and threatened to seal her again.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki accepted Hiruzen's decision, and he kept her with him to help with difficult work while he explored the Pirate World.
• Konoha's recalled ninjas returned to the Pirate World, where its pirate crews had become well known and Konoha was emerging as a power that could challenge the World Government.
• Konoha required ninjas traveling to the Pirate World to learn Water Release, which could weaken Devil Fruit users and make opponents mistake ninjutsu for Logia abilities.
• Naruto gained Nine-Tails Mode and combined it with Sage Mode, while the Nine-Tails supported him and Konoha against the Ōtsutsuki threat.

The Straw Hat crew reunited and sailed to Fish-Man Island before returning to Konoha, while Whitebeard trained Luffy and Ace and Konoha prepared to expand its power. The crew set off on a changed adventure, beginning at the Sabaody Archipelago.

• Whitebeard trained Ace strictly and taught him to consider the consequences of his actions, while also instructing Luffy.
• The Straw Hat crew sailed from Sabaody to Fish-Man Island, where Naruto and Sasuke were staying, then returned to Konoha through the time passage.
• Konoha sent its ninja to seek useful Devil Fruits and prepared to unify the Shinobi World under Konoha Country.
• Orochimaru pursued Konoha's rapid development while continuing his search for true immortality.
• Rayleigh returned to the Sabaody Archipelago to work as a coating mechanic after deciding how he felt about Konoha.
• The reunited Straw Hat crew arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago and prepared to head to Fish-Man Island.

The Straw Hat crew reached Fish-Man Island safely and found it thriving under Konoha’s protection. Luffy reunited with Naruto, who was vacationing there while waiting for his companions to gather.

• The Straw Hat crew traveled safely through waters protected by Fish-Men and Kisame, and a huge sea monster passed them without attacking.
• Merfolk soldiers escorted the Thousand Sunny to Fish-Man Island, where the crew registered before entering Konoha territory.
• The crew explored the orderly island and noticed its mix of Merfolk, humans, merchants, and pirates.
• Luffy reunited with Naruto, who explained that he and his companions were vacationing on Fish-Man Island while waiting to return to the village.

Naruto and the Straw Hat crew reunited on Fish-Man Island, where Konoha’s influence had transformed local life. After resting, Luffy’s crew departed for the New World while Naruto and his companions stayed behind to await their friends.

• Luffy happily reunited with Naruto on Fish-Man Island, and the Straw Hat crew joined Naruto’s group as they explored the island.
• The Straw Hats noticed Fish-Man Island’s subdued atmosphere and learned how Konoha’s rule had changed its culture and displaced criminals from Fish-Man District.
• ANBU had monitored Luffy because he was Dragon’s son, but stopped watching his group after he joined Naruto, whom Konoha regarded as a powerful and well-connected ally.
• Luffy told Naruto that his crew had no particular plans and intended to rest before continuing their journey.
• The Straw Hat crew set out for the New World while Naruto and his companions stayed on Fish-Man Island, and Sasuke and Zoro parted without a fight.

Orochimaru saw the need to accelerate Konoha’s development as Kakashi and Guy stayed on Fish-Man Island. Meanwhile, Shalria and CP0 failed to gather intelligence on Konoha or obtain the Uchiha Bloodline.

• Orochimaru judged that Konoha needed to rapidly recruit talent and develop because the choices of its leaders could transform a country’s future.
• Kakashi reflected on Obito’s choices and realized that Guy had always been his true best friend.
• Kakashi encouraged the dejected Guy after a fish-woman mocked him, then left to speak with the fish-men.
• Guy resolved to become stronger and find true love.
• Shalria followed the Five Elders’ order to seek the Uchiha Bloodline, but she and the accompanying CP0 agents obtained no useful intelligence in Konoha.

Luffy and his crew traveled through Konoha’s portal toward Konoha Island, where Robin hoped to learn more about the mysterious country. On the ship, Chopper noticed the fish-men’s resentment, and several fish-men began considering a rebellion against Konoha.

• Luffy suggested visiting Konoha Island to restock supplies and introduce his crew to Ace, and Robin agreed to go.
• Luffy’s crew exchanged Beli for Konoha currency and boarded a specially made vessel that crossed the portal’s dimensional ocean safely.
• Chopper noticed that the fish-men aboard seemed gloomy, and Luffy said they likely had a heavy workload.
• Several fish-men overheard the crew discussing them and concluded that Konoha’s promise of equal status was a lie.
• The fish-men resented having to work and began considering rebellion because they wanted to stand above others like the people of Konoha.

A confrontation between fish-men and the Straw Hat crew threatened the stability of Konoha’s Space-Time Passage, prompting Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kaguya Otsutsuki to intervene. Kaguya sent everyone to Konoha Island, where Konoha’s ninjas took the fish-men away and warned the Straw Hats to avoid future trouble.

• A fish-man confronted Nami, and Sanji reacted before the fish-man could finish speaking.
• Konoha’s ninjas restrained the fish-man and warned the gathered groups that conflict was forbidden in the Space-Time Passage.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kaguya Otsutsuki arrived, and Kaguya sensed unusual power of destiny within Luffy.
• Hiruzen ordered Kaguya to send them out, and she used her Rinnegan to transport the groups to Konoha Island.
• Konoha’s ninjas took the fish-men away and warned the Straw Hat crew that further trouble could permanently bar them from the passage.

After Kaguya Otsutsuki transported the group to Konoha Island, the Straw Hat crew explored the island and considered what Konoha’s rise meant for the World Government. They spotted Shalria with CP0, while she hosted a banquet to cultivate ties with Konoha’s leaders and gather intelligence.

• Luffy recovered from the group’s ordeal and led everyone to explore Konoha Island.
• Robin and Franky recognized that Konoha’s emergence could attract people opposed to the World Government, while Morgans kept news of Konoha quiet to give it time to develop.
• The Straw Hat crew spotted Shalria and CP0, prompting Luffy to consider confronting the Celestial Dragon.
• Nami and Robin restrained Luffy and warned him not to act rashly on Konoha’s territory.
• Shalria hosted a banquet for Konoha’s higher-ups, especially Uchiha, using ingredients supplied by the World Government to build relations and gather intelligence.

Izumi persuaded Itachi to attend a dinner with Shalria, whose World Government position made the meeting politically important despite her obsession with him. Shalria invited Luffy and his crew to join, while Itachi remained uncomfortable with her fixation on him.

• Izumi convinced Itachi to accept Shalria's invitation because their meeting carried political significance for Konoha and the World Government.
• Itachi, Izumi, and Shisui attended the dinner without any Uchiha leaders.
• Luffy suspected the Celestial Dragons had come to harm Konoha, while others reasoned that Konoha already knew of their arrival and might be cooperating with them.
• Shalria reflected on the Celestial Dragons' vulnerability and spotted Luffy's group nearby.
• Shalria asked Itachi if Luffy and his crew could join the banquet, and Itachi agreed.
• Itachi sensed Shalria's intense obsession with him and found her contradictory nature unsettling.

The Straw Hat Pirates accepted Shalria’s invitation to a banquet, where she focused on Itachi while Luffy rushed for the food. The gathering left Itachi thinking about Naruto and Sasuke’s expected return.

• CP0 approached the Straw Hat Pirates and invited them to attend a banquet with Shalria.
• Nami and Robin discussed the invitation, and Robin decided the crew should go see what was happening.
• Shalria greeted Luffy and taunted him about Garp’s retirement from the Navy, while Usopp noticed Aokiji nearby.
• Luffy charged into the banquet hall for the grilled meat, and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates followed.
• Shalria watched Itachi intently and wondered why he was so devoted to Konoha, while Itachi thought of Naruto and Sasuke.

Konoha’s returning ninja received new assignments as Konoha prepared to take control of the Shinobi World. Naruto and Sasuke came to Itachi’s banquet before returning home, where Naruto found Luffy eating.

• Konoha’s new generation returned from training, and Orochimaru sent the ninja to search for powerful Devil Fruits.
• Konoha adjusted its plans to take over the Shinobi World and dispatch ninja to the New World.
• Naruto became excited when he learned he would return to help Konoha conquer the other countries.
• Naruto and Sasuke went to Itachi’s banquet, where Naruto spotted Luffy stuffing himself.

After surveying the spatial passage, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kaguya Otsutsuki arrived at Konoha Island, where Kaguya considered the Pirate World’s abundant life energy a perfect place for a Divine Tree. Hiruzen rejected the idea and planned to explore the world with Kaguya and Zisu, seeking rare creatures and materials to refine his Star Severer.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kaguya Otsutsuki inspected and repaired the spatial passage before traveling to Konoha Island.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki assessed the Pirate World’s abundant life energy and urged Hiruzen Sarutobi to consider planting a Divine Tree.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi dismissed the proposal, wary of the world’s will and the risks of the Divine Tree.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi planned to explore the Pirate World with Kaguya Otsutsuki and Zisu, including seeking Millennium Dragons as possible medicinal ingredients.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi considered the world’s natural treasures as materials for refining his Star Severer and decided Seastone was unsuitable.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Zisu, and Kaguya Otsutsuki flew to a deserted island to rest and search for useful materials. They found large beasts and long-abandoned houses, but no sign of anyone living there.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Zisu, and Kaguya Otsutsuki discussed the Tailed Beasts and the advantages of flying in the Pirate World as they traveled together.
• Zisu suggested that they land on an island ahead to rest and find food, while Kaguya Otsutsuki complained about her Master-Servant Contract.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to explore the island, hoping to find unusual materials or medicinal herbs.
• The three descended onto the island, where Kaguya Otsutsuki's aura provoked roars from large beasts.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others found several dilapidated houses that appeared to have been abandoned for a long time.

On a remote island, Kaguya Otsutsuki searched for useful materials and found a Devil Fruit. Hoping to gain enough power to escape Hiruzen Sarutobi’s control, she ate it and transformed into a rabbit-like form.

• Zisu lit a campfire and went to hunt for food while Hiruzen Sarutobi sent Kaguya Otsutsuki to search the island for minerals and herbs.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki reflected on Konoha’s rapid development and reluctantly searched the island.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki found a strange fruit and guessed it was a Devil Fruit.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki ate the fruit, hoping its power would help her break free from Hiruzen Sarutobi.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki gained the Rabbit-Rabbit Fruit: White Rabbit Form, which gave her rabbit ears, a small tail, and little additional strength.

Kaguya Otsutsuki secretly ate a Devil Fruit, only to discover it was the weak Rabbit-Rabbit Fruit: White Rabbit Form. Hiruzen Sarutobi warned her against disobedience and ordered Zisu to train her properly.

• Kaguya Otsutsuki struggled to control her new rabbit traits and worried about facing Hiruzen Sarutobi.
• Zisu and Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Kaguya Otsutsuki return, and she admitted she had eaten the Rabbit-Rabbit Fruit: White Rabbit Form.
• Zisu criticized Kaguya Otsutsuki for eating the Fruit without reporting it to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi asked whether Kaguya Otsutsuki had seen Urashiki Ōtsutsuki, and she silently confirmed she had seen him dissected in Orochimaru's laboratory.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi warned Kaguya Otsutsuki that further disobedience would leave her like Urashiki Ōtsutsuki, then gave Zisu a bead to make her suffer and ordered Zisu to train her.

Konoha moved to unify the Shinobi World, arguing that consolidated strength was needed to resist the Otsutsuki Clan, while the Land of Lightning and the Land of Earth weighed submission against a final fight. Konoha expected it could defeat them easily, as Orochimaru’s research and plans involving the Pirate World continued to drive its growing power.

• Konoha announced its intention to unify the Shinobi World, spreading fear among nations whose rulers feared losing their power.
• The Hidden Sand Village agreed to join Konoha Country while retaining its leadership under Konoha’s control.
• Onoki and A remained undecided about whether the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning would submit or resist Konoha.
• Konoha regarded a possible last struggle as an opportunity for shinobi trained in the Pirate World to gain more experience.
• Orochimaru continued pursuing resources and powerful Devil Fruits in the Pirate World to build strength for a counterattack against the Otsutsuki Clan.

Konoha unified the Shinobi World, expanded into the Pirate World, and eventually abolished the World Government. With Hiruzen Sarutobi reaching the Late Golden Core stage and Orochimaru creating powerful warriors, Konoha prepared to attack Otsutsuki Planet.

• The Land of Earth, the Land of Lightning, and the smaller nations joined Konoha, leaving Konoha Country as the sole power in the Shinobi World.
• Konoha integrated the Shinobi World and worked with the Summoning World to develop their lands and strengthen humanity.
• Konoha began its campaign in the Pirate World, killing Kaido and Big Mom while the Red-Haired Pirates fled to the World Government.
• Konoha took control of the New World, gathered powerful Devil Fruits, and Hiruzen Sarutobi refined many of them to increase his strength.
• Decades later, Konoha abolished the World Government and prepared to attack Otsutsuki Planet as Hiruzen Sarutobi reached the Late Golden Core stage and Orochimaru created powerful warriors.