Arc 1Tsunade’s First Steps

Tsunade prepared for the coming war by training, learning sealing and medical techniques, and building alliances as she pursued a plan to restore her bloodline. The stretch ended with her facing a…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Special Training Class

Tsunade strengthened her ties across Konoha, trained new disciples, and prepared for threats to the Land of Whirlpools. After securing access to the Book of Seals, she arranged a battle between…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3Tsunade at War

Tsunade brought her students and allies to the Land of Whirlpools, defeated the Third Kazekage, and led the surviving Uzumaki to Konoha as war broke out. She then confronted the Cloud army and…

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4Tsunade Ends the War

Tsunade led Konoha to decisive victories over Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and the Land of Lightning, then defeated Ōnoki at Kannabi Bridge. She collapsed from her injuries after Minato teleported her…

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5Tsunade Unites the Shinobi World

Tsunade defeated Hanzo, took Nagato under her protection, and used the Rinnegan to build a force that brought the shinobi world under Konoha’s control. After becoming Hokage, she gathered the tailed…

Chapters 101–12525 summaries