Arc 1Kagami Becomes Hokage

Kagami Uchiha survived the Kumogakure pursuit and Tobirama’s death, then became Konoha’s Third Hokage and launched sweeping village reforms. After securing the daimyo’s approval, he defeated Kakuzu and recruited him as an unofficial operative, then continued toward Konoha with his Shadow Guard.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Broken Cloud Campaign

Kagami Uchiha became Hokage, reshaped Konoha’s leadership, and declared war on Iwagakure after its forces approached the border. Danzō’s army defeated Iwagakure at Broken Cloud Gorge, and Konoha secured control over the Land of Grass before Kagami ordered restraint.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Fall of the Uzumaki

Kagami’s Angel Plan drained Sunagakure’s treasury while he prepared Konoha for war and tried to protect the Uzumaki Clan. The Land of Whirlpools fell to an allied invasion, and the struggle over its sealing techniques escalated into a clash between Kumogakure and Iwagakure.

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Rain and Sand War

Konoha rescued the surviving Uzumaki and prepared for war as Hanzo’s ambitions drew Sunagakure into battle. The stretch ended with Shamon and Hanzo beginning their duel in the Land of Rain.

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5War and New Beginnings

The war in the Land of Rain claimed Shamon and devastated the armies of Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Konoha, while Hanzō declared all-out war. As Kagami pursued reforms and trained Minato, Kakuzu founded Akatsuki to protect the Land of Rain and seek peace.

Chapters 101–12525 summaries

Arc 6The War and Kagami’s Ambitions

Kagami Uchiha ended the Second Shinobi World War with overwhelming force, then uncovered Black Zetsu’s manipulation of Madara and formed an alliance with him. He began pursuing a plan to unify the Shinobi World and claim the tailed beasts, leaving with Matatabi as the Third Raikage vowed to continue their feud.

Chapters 126–15025 summaries

Arc 7Konoha’s Federation and Kirigakure

Kagami used the Five Kage Summit to establish the Shinobi Federation and impose Konoha’s authority over the tailed beasts and their jinchūriki. After Orochimaru’s mission to bring the Kaguya and Yuki Clans to Konoha escalated into a missile strike on Kirigakure, the Third Mizukage prepared a covert raid on the Land of Fire.

Chapters 151–17525 summaries

Arc 8The Moon and the Rinnegan

Kagami Uchiha strengthened Konoha by reviving Tobirama, guiding the next generation, and bringing Kurama into cooperation with the village. After awakening the Rinnegan and assessing the Ōtsutsuki threat, Kagami began preparing to reach the moon, leaving Tokuma Hyuga in his hands for questioning.

Chapters 176–20025 summaries