Ch. 261Did the Akatsuki Guys Just Run Away?

Naruto Uzumaki effortlessly killed the three Snow Ninja who attacked Kazahana Koyuki, and she began developing feelings for him. Meanwhile, Deva Path Pain and the Akatsuki attacked Snow City after Kazahana Dōtō refused to surrender, leaving him wounded and waiting for Konoha’s promised reinforcements.

  • Naruto Uzumaki killed Fubuki Kakuyoku, Nadare Rōga, and Winter Bear Hail with ease, shocking Kazahana Koyuki.
  • Kazahana Koyuki apologized to Naruto Uzumaki and grew fond of him as they traveled with Sandayu.
  • Kazahana Dōtō worried that the three Snow Ninja had been killed after they failed to report back.
  • Deva Path Pain asked Kazahana Dōtō to surrender the Land of Snow, but he refused.
  • Deva Path Pain used Shinra Tensei to destroy Snow City's palace, and Kazahana Dōtō survived the attack thanks to his Chakra Armor.
  • Kazahana Dōtō cursed Konoha for failing to arrive after promising to send reinforcements against Akatsuki.

Ch. 262Doto Kazahana Is Dumbfounded: Your Partner Is Koyuki Kazahana?

Naruto Uzumaki arrived in Snow City after Akatsuki devastated it, and Deva Path Pain led the group in retreat rather than fighting him. Kazahana Koyuki confronted Kazahana Dōtō, with Naruto revealing that she was his client as she accused Dōtō of murdering her father and taking the throne.

  • Deva Path Pain’s attack was interrupted when Naruto Uzumaki arrived, and Akatsuki quickly retreated.
  • Kazahana Dōtō blamed Naruto for arriving late and declared their agreement void, but Naruto calmly accepted.
  • Kazahana Koyuki appeared, and Kazahana Dōtō tried to seize her until Naruto stopped him and said she was his client.
  • Kazahana Koyuki accused Kazahana Dōtō of murdering her father, Kazahana Sōsetsu, and taking the throne in a coup.
  • The people of Snow City were stunned as Kazahana Koyuki called on them to hear her accusation.

Ch. 263Helping the Queen Find Her Flavor

Naruto Uzumaki helped Kazahana Koyuki become queen of the Land of Snow and discover that her father’s Treasure could bring spring to the country. After comforting and kissing her, Naruto took Koyuki to a room in the new palace.

  • The people of the Land of Snow turned against Kazahana Dōtō after learning that Kazahana Koyuki was the daughter of King Sōsetsu.
  • Naruto Uzumaki controlled Kazahana Dōtō with his Rinnegan, took him into the Kamui Dimension, and planned to make him reveal what he knew about the Chakra Armor.
  • With Naruto’s help, Kazahana Koyuki became queen and placed the Land of Snow under Konoha’s rule.
  • Kazahana Koyuki opened her father’s Treasure with the Hexagonal Crystal, activating a Geothermal Heat Emitter that melted the snow and brought spring to the land.
  • Kazahana Koyuki recalled her father’s promise that spring would come, then cried in Naruto Uzumaki’s arms.
  • Naruto Uzumaki kissed Kazahana Koyuki and used Kamui to take her to a room in the newly built palace.

Ch. 264The Woman Who Stole Kakashi’s First Kiss

Kazahana Koyuki discovered Naruto Uzumaki's diary and learned he had been a transmigrator, while Naruto returned to Konoha and discussed plans for the Land of Snow and the Shinobi World's development. As he wandered through Konoha, an unfamiliar woman deliberately bumped into him, leaving him wondering who she was.

  • Kazahana Koyuki received Naruto Uzumaki's diary and discovered that he had arrived in the Shinobi World as a transmigrator.
  • Kazahana Koyuki accepted Naruto's secret and looked forward to living with him and tasting food from his former world.
  • Naruto Uzumaki discussed the Land of Snow's reconstruction with Tsunade and answered Ino Yamanaka's question about when Queen Koyuki would come to Konoha.
  • Naruto Uzumaki considered organizing shinobi into a disciplined military force and expanding technology and ordinary education.
  • Naruto Uzumaki wandered through Konoha, where an unfamiliar woman intentionally bumped into him and fell.

Ch. 265Sorry, Teacher Kakashi!

Naruto Uzumaki recognized Huā Líng as a spy from Dingqian Village, but spent the day teasing her by ignoring her obvious attempts to expose herself. When she finally used her eye-based Hand Seals on him, she found herself trapped in a terrifying Mental Space dominated by enormous Rinnegan before being returned to the real world.

  • Naruto Uzumaki recognized Huā Líng from her Ninja Forehead Protector and beauty mark, then pretended not to notice her identity or suspicious behavior.
  • Huā Líng tried to approach Naruto Uzumaki by asking for his autograph, and he gave her a signed photo and spent the day accompanying her around town.
  • Naruto Uzumaki finally confronted Huā Líng about being a ninja from Dingqian Village, but he initially refused to interrogate her despite her insistence.
  • Huā Líng activated her eye-based Hand Seals when Naruto Uzumaki asked why she had come to Konoha, but she found herself in a dark Mental Space before enormous Rinnegan.
  • Huā Líng returned to the real world gasping for air, and Naruto Uzumaki remarked on her ability to form Hand Seals with her eyes.

Ch. 266Childhood Hero Worship Shattered—Kakashi’s Reputation Takes Another Hit

Naruto Uzumaki revealed that he had recognized Huā Líng as a spy and forced her to tell him why Dingqian Village had sent her to Konoha. His diary described her original story and his plans for her future, prompting the women in the Group Chat to argue over his behavior and Kakashi Hatake.

  • Naruto Uzumaki revealed that he had known Huā Líng's identity and used Kamui to take her away with him.
  • Huā Líng told Naruto Uzumaki that Dingqian Village's leaders had sent her to learn how Konoha would treat villages that submitted after unifying the Shinobi World.
  • Naruto Uzumaki said he had made no promise to spare Huā Líng from further punishment, then continued taking advantage of her.
  • Naruto Uzumaki's diary explained that Huā Líng had once carried a secret crush on Kakashi Hatake, who had no interest in women, and predicted she would eventually be glad to marry Naruto.
  • Tsunade, Uzuki Yugao, Kurenai Yuhi, Hinata Hyuga, Karin, Ino Yamanaka, Sakura Haruno, Kurama Yakumo, Mei Terumi, Kurotsuchi, and Temari reacted to the diary in the Group Chat, with Temari asking about Kakashi Hatake.

Ch. 267Hanare Moves into the Clan Compound; The Eavesdropping Squad Suffers Its First Setback

Huā Líng learned that the diary was real and revealed her marriage to Naruto Uzumaki, then joined his household in Konoha. Her warning led Dingqian Village to submit to Konoha, while the women in Naruto’s compound kept the diary secret from him.

  • Huā Líng discovered that Naruto Uzumaki’s diary was real and learned from it that Kakashi Hatake was not interested in women.
  • Huā Líng told Dingqian Village’s leaders that resisting Konoha would lead to their destruction and announced that she was Naruto Uzumaki’s wife.
  • After Huā Líng left, Suoying ordered Dingqian Village to send Konoha a letter of submission.
  • In the Uzumaki Clan Compound, Tsunade and Uzuki Yugao explained that the women had diaries and that Huā Líng received hers after Naruto mentioned her as his wife.
  • Naruto Uzumaki called the women to dinner, and Huā Líng was astonished by how delicious his cooking was.

Ch. 268Takigakure Requests Help! Returning to His Hometown in Glory with Kakuzu

Naruto Uzumaki agreed to protect Takigakure's Hero Water in exchange for the village's submission, and he set out with Shibuki and Kakuzu. Shibuki secretly recognized Naruto as the Akatsuki's leader, while Kakuzu complained about the young leader of his former village.

  • Huā Líng enjoyed Naruto Uzumaki's cooking and moved into his home, leaving Ino Yamanaka and the others amazed that she could join Naruto directly instead of eavesdropping.
  • Naruto Uzumaki reviewed Kabuto Yakushi's Chakra Armor and Scientific Ninja Tool research and told him to continue developing both projects.
  • Shibuki, Takigakure's young leader, asked Naruto Uzumaki to stop a missing-nin from Takigakure and Amegakure from stealing the village's Hero Water.
  • Naruto Uzumaki agreed to help in return for Takigakure's submission and decided to bring Kakuzu along for his return to the village.
  • On the road, Shibuki privately realized Naruto Uzumaki was the Akatsuki's secret leader, while Kakuzu grumbled about Takigakure choosing a young boy as its leader.

Ch. 269Kakuzu’s Terrifying Strength, the Rogue Ninja Suien!

Naruto Uzumaki, Kakuzu, and Shibuki entered Takigakure to confront the attackers seeking the village’s Hero Water. After Kakuzu effortlessly defeated several ambushes, they found the villagers surrounded, and Kakuzu unleashed Earth Grudge Fear.

  • Shibuki offered to clear Kakuzu’s name and return Earth Grudge Fear to Takigakure, but Naruto Uzumaki said Kakuzu would not stay to lead the village.
  • Shibuki and Kakuzu agreed that Kakuzu would return Earth Grudge Fear after they dealt with the people targeting the Hero Water.
  • Amegakure missing-nin ambushed the group at Takigakure’s waterfall entrance, and Kakuzu killed the attackers with Wind Release: Pressure Damage.
  • Naruto Uzumaki, Kakuzu, and Shibuki entered Takigakure and found nearly a thousand villagers and Ninja surrounded by Amegakure and Takigakure missing-nin.
  • The attackers demanded the Hero Water, Shibuki refused, and Kakuzu activated Earth Grudge Fear, releasing four thread-bodied monsters from his masks.

Ch. 270Setting the Record Straight About Kakuzu—The Power of Hero Water

Kakuzu and the four monsters defeated the attackers threatening Takigakure, but the traitor Suien revealed he had stolen the Hero Water. After Shibuki explained Kakuzu’s past to the villagers, Suien drank the Hero Water and gained enough power to push Kakuzu back.

  • Kakuzu and the four monsters slaughtered nearly a hundred Missing-nin, impressing Shibuki and the people of Takigakure.
  • Suien appeared with the Hero Water and revealed he had infiltrated the village to steal it.
  • Shibuki called on Kakuzu to confront Suien, while Suien mocked Kakuzu and exposed him as a former Takigakure Missing-nin.
  • Shibuki told the villagers that Takigakure’s leaders had sent Kakuzu to assassinate Hashirama Senju and persecuted him after he survived and failed.
  • The villagers reconsidered their judgment of Kakuzu, and Shibuki challenged Suien to face him.
  • Suien drank half the Hero Water, gained a powerful Chakra Cloak, and drove Kakuzu back with his Wind Release attacks.

Ch. 271The Abruptly Ended Battle, Seven-Tails Jinchuriki: Fū

Naruto Uzumaki defeated Suien after absorbing his attacks with the Rinnegan and killing him in an instant. He took the Hero Water for study, while Takigakure stabilized and welcomed Kakuzu back as an honorary elder.

  • Kakuzu asked Naruto Uzumaki to handle Suien, who had strengthened himself with the Hero Water.
  • Suien unleashed a series of powerful ninjutsu, but Naruto Uzumaki absorbed every attack with his Rinnegan.
  • Naruto revealed his identity to Suien and broke his neck before he could drink more Hero Water.
  • Naruto took the Hero Water to study with Orochimaru and the others, and the people of Takigakure did not object.
  • Shibuki held a vindication ceremony for Kakuzu, made him an honorary elder, and Takigakure regained Earth Grudge Fear.

Ch. 272Fū’s Request: Please Let Me Follow You from Now On!

Naruto Uzumaki extracted the Seven-Tails from Fū and revived her, fulfilling his promise to her. Fū asked to follow him, and Naruto Uzumaki agreed to take her with him to Konoha.

  • Naruto Uzumaki told Fū he would extract the Seven-Tails and bring her back to life, then made a bet with her to ease her fears.
  • Naruto Uzumaki used Genjutsu to make Fū unconscious, sealed the Seven-Tails inside himself, and revived her with Rinne Rebirth.
  • Fū kissed Naruto Uzumaki as promised, then knelt and asked to follow him; Naruto Uzumaki agreed.
  • Naruto Uzumaki left Takigakure with Fū and wrote her name in the Diary, shocking her with what she learned about the world.

Ch. 273Guren’s Resolve—Eat It All!

Naruto Uzumaki visited Orochimaru’s Experimental Base, gave him Hero Water, and heard that the cloning of Shisui Uchiha’s eyes had succeeded. Orochimaru sent Guren to live with Naruto, who brought her to the Uzumaki Clan Compound.

  • Naruto Uzumaki visited the Experimental Base and confirmed that Kimimaro had recovered completely.
  • Naruto Uzumaki gave Orochimaru Hero Water and explained its benefits and physical risks.
  • Orochimaru told Naruto Uzumaki that his team had successfully cloned Shisui Uchiha’s eyes, though he had destroyed the copies because their power was too dangerous.
  • Orochimaru introduced Guren and assigned her to accompany Naruto Uzumaki.
  • Naruto Uzumaki urged Orochimaru to explore combining Hero Water with Chakra Armor and Scientific Ninja Tools, then took Guren to the Uzumaki Clan Compound.
  • Naruto Uzumaki told Guren she would live in his villa with Tayuya and could ask her for help.

Ch. 274New Reward: All-Killing Ash Bones!

Naruto accepted Guren’s offer to join his family, received All-Killing Ash Bones as a reward, and decided to personally bring the Land of Earth under his control. In Iwagakure, Kurotsuchi warned Ōnoki that Naruto was coming, but Ōnoki chose to fight.

  • Guren offered herself to Naruto, who accepted her into the Uzumaki Family.
  • Naruto wrote in his Diary that he would target the great nations, starting with the Land of Earth, and received All-Killing Ash Bones as his reward.
  • Ōnoki worried about Naruto’s growing influence as smaller nations pledged allegiance to Konoha.
  • Kurotsuchi told Ōnoki that Naruto would soon arrive in Iwagakure and urged him not to fight.
  • Ōnoki declared that he would fight Naruto, leaving Kurotsuchi anxious that he could not win.

Ch. 275Facing Tens of Thousands of Iwa Ninja Alone—We Have the Advantage! / Defeating Ōnoki in One and a Half Moves—Now You’ll Face the Power of a God!

Ōnoki planned to fight Naruto Uzumaki in front of Iwagakure’s ninja so they would accept the village’s submission to Konoha. Naruto agreed to the plan but insisted Ōnoki use his full strength, and the chapter ended as they clashed head-on.

  • Ōnoki told Kurotsuchi he would fight Naruto and lead Iwagakure in submitting to Konoha if he lost.
  • Ōnoki explained that a public display of overwhelming power could prevent Iwagakure’s ninja from resisting and dying needlessly.
  • Kurotsuchi relayed Ōnoki’s plan to Naruto, who agreed to make the battle convincing.
  • Naruto refused to let Ōnoki hold back and told him to fight with the intent to kill.
  • Ōnoki attacked with his Ultra-Light-Weight and Ultra-Added-Weight Rock Techniques, while Naruto entered Sage Fox Kurama Mode and met the charge with Monster Strength.

Ch. 276Mere Grains of Sand—Not Worthy of Even a Fraction of Me

Naruto Uzumaki effortlessly defeated Ōnoki, first overpowering him in a direct clash and then enduring his Dust Release with Perfect Susanoo. As the Stone Ninja prepared to attack together, Naruto claimed he had abandoned his humanity and warned them they would face the power of a god.

  • Naruto Uzumaki sent Ōnoki crashing into a crater with a single clash, then let him recover and attack with Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique.
  • Naruto Uzumaki summoned Perfect Susanoo, which withstood Ōnoki's Dust Release; when Ōnoki briefly cracked its armor, Naruto erased the cracks with another surge of Dōjutsu Power.
  • Ōnoki collapsed from exhaustion and admitted he could never have broken through Perfect Susanoo, while the Stone Ninja watched in disbelief.
  • The Stone Ninja debated whether to attack Naruto Uzumaki together, then rallied themselves by insisting their numbers would overwhelm him.
  • Naruto Uzumaki claimed he had abandoned his humanity and promised the Stone Ninja would face the power of a god, while Kurotsuchi anxiously urged him to stay in control.

Ch. 277Sealing the Five-Tails, Returning to Konoha with Kurotsuchi

Naruto Uzumaki overwhelmed Iwagakure with the Thousand-Armed Kannon and accepted its surrender, bringing the Land of Earth under Konoha's control. Later, Kurotsuchi reported that Han remained in the village while Roshi had gone missing, leaving Naruto's search for the Five-Tails unresolved.

  • Naruto Uzumaki summoned the Thousand-Armed Kannon, and the Stone Ninja lost their will to fight.
  • Kurotsuchi urged Ōnoki to surrender, and Ōnoki offered Iwagakure's submission to Konoha.
  • The Stone Ninja laid down their weapons, and Naruto accepted Iwagakure's surrender and placed it under his command.
  • Ōnoki reported that Iwagakure and the Land of Earth had largely accepted Konoha's rule, and the Land of Earth's daimyo sent a letter of surrender.
  • Naruto Uzumaki remained in the Land of Earth with Kurotsuchi as news of the country's submission spread throughout the Shinobi World.
  • Kurotsuchi told Naruto that Han was still in the village but Roshi had defected and could not be found.

Ch. 278The Best Seasoning for Ichiraku Ramen

Naruto Uzumaki defeated Han, sealed the Five-Tails into himself, and brought Kurotsuchi to the Uzumaki Clan Compound in Konoha. After spending more than ten days there, he went to Ichiraku Ramen and learned Ayame gave his order priority.

  • Naruto Uzumaki used Shinra Tensei and Black Rods to defeat Han, then sealed the Five-Tails Kokuō into himself and buried Han.
  • Naruto Uzumaki took Kurotsuchi to Konoha, where Tsunade and the others welcomed her to the Uzumaki Clan Compound.
  • Naruto Uzumaki hosted a lavish dinner for Kurotsuchi and the women at the compound.
  • After more than ten days in Konoha, Naruto Uzumaki went to Ichiraku Ramen and ordered a large Deluxe Chashu Ramen.
  • Ayame told Naruto Uzumaki that the shop prepared his ramen first, prompting him to ask if he received special treatment.

Ch. 279Ayame Gets a Diary and Heads to Kirigakure

Naruto Uzumaki flirted with Ayame at Ichiraku Ramen, learned she returned his feelings, and kissed her. Ayame was left flustered and overwhelmed by the unexpected kiss.

  • Ayame sat with Naruto Uzumaki and kept him company while he ate at Ichiraku Ramen.
  • Teuchi handled the busy shop alone while Ayame chatted with Naruto Uzumaki.
  • Naruto Uzumaki praised Ayame's ramen and asked her to cook for him and eat with him whenever he visited.
  • Naruto Uzumaki pressed Ayame to admit how she felt about him, and Ayame confessed that she did.
  • Naruto Uzumaki kissed Ayame, leaving her embarrassed and unable to respond.

Ch. 280Uzumaki Naruto, Don’t Bully Lady Mei Terumi!

Naruto Uzumaki made Ayame his woman, and she discovered a diary bearing her name that revealed startling information. With Kirigakure offering to submit to Konoha, Naruto traveled there to meet Mei Terumi, who welcomed him with the village’s elite ninja.

  • Naruto Uzumaki asked Ayame to be his woman and took her away with Kamui; she returned to Ichiraku Ramen Shop exhausted that night.
  • Naruto wrote in his diary about getting together with Ayame and noted that she wanted to remain at Ichiraku Ramen Shop.
  • Ayame secretly celebrated her relationship with Naruto by hitting a life-size body pillow, then found and opened Naruto Uzumaki's Diary (Ayame).
  • Naruto read Kirigakure’s offer to submit to Konoha and its request that he come in person, then left Tsunade and the others a note and traveled there.
  • Mei Terumi gathered Zabuza, Haku, Chōjūrō, and Kirigakure’s elite ninja to welcome Naruto at the village entrance, where someone questioned her decision.
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