Chapter Summaries

Key plot points and events

• During a nighttime break-in at the Tsuchikage Building, Kakuzu makes noise while angrily objecting to someone wasting money. Dave aborts the operation and hides Kakuzu before answering a knock at his door.
• Mu confronts Dave, suspecting him because of his black stealth clothes. Dave brushes off the accusation and persuades Mu to go drinking instead.
• Over sake, Mu asks whether Dave would fight him to the death if Iwagakure and Konoha went to war. Dave says he would fight for Konoha—and would face Mu—but would not want to kill him, since they have become friends.
• Dave leaves Mu with the bill and several bottles of expensive liquor. Mu discovers the charge and angrily vows to fight Dave to the death.
• That night, Dave and Kakuzu carry out a second, successful raid, robbing Iwagakure’s village treasury.
• The next day, First Tsuchikage Ishikawa checks the treasury. On the third day, he dies of a heart attack, and Mu succeeds him as Second Tsuchikage.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave is irreverent and opportunistic: he teases Mu, dodges suspicion, and takes advantage of their drinking outing. Yet his answer about war reveals genuine affection and reluctance to kill Mu.
• Mu shifts from suspicious interrogator to relaxed drinking companion, then responds to Dave’s unpaid bill with comic fury. Despite his threat, he privately admits he would not want to kill Dave either.
• Kakuzu is fixated on money and causes the first raid to be abandoned through his outburst. On the second attempt, he follows Dave’s instructions and helps complete the theft.
• Dave and Mu share a friendship that persists despite their villages’ potential conflict; their candid exchange is contrasted with their joking hostility.

Significant themes

• Friendship amid political division: Dave and Mu expect they might fight in a war but hope not to kill each other.
• Greed and comic mischief: The treasury thefts, expensive liquor, and arguments over money drive much of the chapter’s humor.
• War versus personal bonds: Loyalty to one’s village does not erase individual affection or restraint.

Key plot points and events

• Mu becomes Iwagakure’s Second Tsuchikage after the village’s treasury is looted by Dave and Kakuzu. Dave leaves Mu a mocking note, and Mu erupts in anger.
• Remembering the late Tsuchikage Ishikawa’s demand that he take Iwagakure to war against Konoha, Mu weighs his options. He decides to wait for Kirigakure to make the first move, then attack it; he plans to fight Konoha only after other villages have weakened it.
• Mu assigns Ōnoki, who is still learning Dust Release, to lead Iwagakure’s main battlefield against Konoha. Mu intends to face Dave himself.
• In Konoha, Tobirama learns that Kirigakure is preparing for war after Madara and Hashirama’s recent assault. Izuna argues that Konoha should accept the conflict, since the village is strong enough to defend itself.
• Dave volunteers to fight Kirigakure, but Tobirama refuses, noting that Dave is soon to be an adult and is about to marry Tsukimi.
• Izuna reveals that Dave and Kakuzu robbed Iwagakure’s treasury, indirectly causing Ishikawa’s death from shock. Dave predicts that Mu will wait for Konoha to fight the other villages before making his move.

Character developments

• Mu emerges as a patient, calculating strategist rather than a straightforward aggressor. He recognizes Konoha’s strength and plans to exploit the other villages’ conflict.
• Ōnoki is eager to serve but surprised to be entrusted with a major battlefield before mastering Dust Release.
• Dave is cocky and eager for combat, but his actions have helped trigger the growing crisis. He also understands Mu’s likely strategy from their past encounters.
• Tobirama is burdened by the escalating threat and tries to restrain the group, especially Dave.
• Madara remains contemptuous of Kirigakure, while Hashirama repeatedly agrees with everyone, irritating Tobirama. Izuna provides the clearest strategic assessment.

Significant themes

• Retaliation and unintended consequences: Dave’s treasury theft leads to Ishikawa’s death and intensifies Iwagakure’s hostility.
• Strategic patience and opportunism: Mu intends to let others weaken Konoha before joining the fight.
• The cost of peace: After years without major war, the villages are restless and increasingly ready for conflict.
• Power, responsibility, and restraint: Dave wants to fight, but Tobirama insists that personal enthusiasm must give way to caution and duty.

Character interactions

• Mu’s furious reaction to Dave’s note contrasts with his controlled, strategic discussion with Ōnoki.
• Mu mentors Ōnoki while assigning him an intimidating responsibility and setting Dave as his own intended opponent.
• Tobirama confronts Madara and Hashirama over their role in provoking Kirigakure; Hashirama’s constant agreement frustrates him.
• Izuna explains the consequences of Dave and Kakuzu’s actions, while Dave awkwardly deflects blame before offering his assessment of Mu’s plans.

Plot points and events

• Dave establishes a secret organization and summons Danzo, Hiruzen, and Kagami for missions to investigate possible threats to Konoha as war looms.
• The absurd password—“Balala the Fairies…” followed by gestures—makes everyone vomit. Dave assigns Danzo the codename Poison Scorpion and Hiruzen Seth, while Kagami keeps his existing terrorist identity.
• Dave sends Danzo to Sunagakure, Hiruzen to Iwagakure, and Kagami to Kumogakure. He equips them with weapons and makeshift uniforms, including stockings to use as temporary hoods and guns that he claims are highly effective.
• Kakuzu records the password ritual at Dave’s request, then shows Dave the footage. Dave also vomits when he sees it. When Dave proposes an even stranger replacement password, Kakuzu plays the recording again, leaving the password problem unresolved.
• Before leaving on his mission, Kagami finds his father, Changjiang, frustrated that he cannot learn square dancing as quickly as Maruboshi Ohta. Kagami finds online tutorials for him, and Changjiang begins replying to comments under Kagami’s forum account—unaware that he is using his son’s identity.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave is an eccentric, self-satisfied leader whose ridiculous ideas repeatedly backfire; he remains convinced his password is good until confronted with evidence.
• Kakuzu acts as a dutiful guard and recorder, but takes mischievous pleasure in Dave’s embarrassment.
• Danzo, Hiruzen, and Kagami are impatient with Dave’s theatrics but accept their intelligence assignments and odd equipment.
• Kagami and Changjiang share a warm, supportive moment: Kagami helps his father pursue a new hobby, while Changjiang eagerly embraces it and uses Kagami’s account to defend square dancing online.

Significant themes

• Comedy through incompetence and embarrassment: the password, costumes, and weapon claims turn a serious covert operation into farce.
• Generational connection and unexpected hobbies: Kagami’s mission is contrasted with his father’s earnest effort to learn square dancing.
• Identity and mistaken assumptions: Changjiang posts online under Kagami’s account without realizing it, creating an ironic overlap between their identities.

Plot points and events

• Kagami is beaten and hospitalized by Madara for reasons neither he nor Dave can explain. Dave suspects someone may have used Kagami’s account or acted in his name.
• With Kagami unable to travel, Dave sends Ormo to Kumogakure instead.
• Danzo, Hiruzen, and Kakuzu return with news that Kirigakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure are mobilizing against Konoha. Kirigakure soon declares war, citing lack of money; Kumogakure and Sunagakure follow. Iwagakure is also gathering forces, and the First Shinobi World War begins.
• Konoha assigns its fronts: Madara and Izuna will lead a thousand troops against Kirigakure; Dave and six companions will handle Sunagakure, without additional troops; and Tobirama will lead the campaign against Kumogakure. Hashirama is left to oversee the village.
• Dave learns that Iwagakure is fighting Kirigakure, with Mu leading the Iwa force and Hozuki Gengetsu opposing him. Concerned about their destined clash, Dave sends Mu a letter and a sealed gift through Kakuzu.
• Kakuzu initially refuses the errand, but agrees when Dave promises lucrative war-time earnings. Mu receives Dave’s delivery, then orders his army to march on Kirigakure.
• Dave and Tsukimi postpone their wedding until after the war. As he leaves, Dave promises to marry her when he returns.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave remains confident and resourceful, volunteering to face Sunagakure with only his close companions. He also intervenes in the Iwa–Kiri conflict by contacting Mu, while balancing his mission with his promise to Tsukimi.
• Kagami is left confused and upset by Madara’s unexplained attack.
• Tobirama divides Konoha’s forces and entrusts Dave with an unusually small team. Hashirama is disappointed to be kept behind, though he accepts the responsibility of protecting the village.
• Kakuzu reveals his willingness to take on a task when there is enough money in it.
• Tsukimi supports Dave’s departure and agrees to wait until the war ends before they marry.
• Mu accepts Dave’s delivery and redirects his army toward Kirigakure; Ōnoki is left puzzled by Mu’s abrupt decision.

Significant themes

• War and shifting alliances: Multiple villages mobilize, turning local rivalries into a continent-wide conflict.
• Trust and responsibility: Konoha’s leaders assign dangerous fronts while relying on individuals’ abilities.
• Personal bonds amid conflict: Dave’s promise to Tsukimi gives his departure an emotional counterpoint to the war.
• Intervention and uncertainty: Dave’s message to Mu suggests an effort to alter or avert a potentially deadly outcome.

Key plot points and events

• Mu reads a teasing, affectionate letter from Dave, warning him to stay alive and reminding him to open an accompanying scroll if he is in danger. Though he mocks Dave’s naïveté, Mu keeps the scroll.
• On the Sunagakure front, Kazekage Shamon is enraged to learn Konoha has sent only seven shinobi: Hashirama and Tobirama’s six disciples, plus Tobirama’s son. He orders five hundred fighters to attack.
• Dave takes Shamon’s challenge personally and leaves camp alone, despite his comrades’ concern. He charges into the Sand force and fights with the Gunbai, but his limited taijutsu training leaves him vulnerable to dirty attacks.
• After being struck in the groin and slashed across the back, Dave loses patience and unleashes his Wood Release technique, “Doom-shroom,” creating a huge explosion and crater that devastates the enemy force.
• Dave emerges with a serious-looking back wound but insists it is only a scratch. His companions praise his Wood Release, while he insists his taijutsu was the real strength behind the victory.

Character developments

• Dave is bold, impulsive, and eager to prove himself. He is also comically convinced that his taijutsu is superior, even though Wood Release ultimately turns the battle.
• Mu shows that beneath his gruff teasing, he cares about Dave: he keeps the scroll and privately hopes to go easier on him if they become enemies.
• Shamon reacts pridefully to Konoha’s small force and underestimates how dangerous its members may be.
• Dave’s comrades are wary of his recklessness but trust his abilities enough to watch for an opportunity to intervene.

Significant themes

• Pride and underestimation: Both sides interpret the small Konoha deployment as an insult, while the battle demonstrates that numbers alone do not determine strength.
• Comradeship and affection: Mu’s letter and the group’s concern for Dave reveal personal bonds amid the approaching war.
• War’s lack of honor: Dave’s opponents use opportunistic attacks, prompting his angry realization that battlefield survival does not follow polite rules.
• Self-image versus reality: Dave credits his taijutsu for a victory actually secured by his powerful Wood Release.

Character interactions

• Mu responds to Dave’s irreverent letter with private amusement and concern, keeping the promised scroll.
• Shamon and Chiyo discuss Konoha’s force; Shamon’s anger leads him to send five hundred fighters.
• Dave refuses his comrades’ attempts to restrain him, then fights alone while they observe from concealment and stand ready to help.
• After the battle, Koharu checks Dave’s wound, Kagami takes his Gunbai, and the group gently humors his insistence that taijutsu is his greatest strength.

Key plot points and events

• Sunagakure’s first force of 500 shinobi is wiped out, while Konoha’s seven remain unharmed. Kazekage Shamon, furious and incredulous, orders another 300 to attack and sends 20 spies to observe.
• At Konoha’s camp, Hiruzen and the others insist on fighting instead of letting Dave claim all the glory again. Dave agrees, but secretly arranges a humiliating stunt: Kakuzu joins them and brings costumes.
• Facing the Sand force, the seven appear in Calabash Baby outfits and announce themselves as the “Calabash Seven Brothers,” demanding their “grandpa” back. The bizarre spectacle makes both armies laugh and brings the charge to a halt.
• Kakuzu loses patience and attacks. After two hours, all 300 Sand shinobi are dead; only three of the 20 observers make it back. Their report identifies the group by absurd nicknames, leaving Shamon stunned and alarmed.

Character developments

• Hiruzen is eager to earn battlefield credit toward his ambition of becoming Hokage, but Dave’s scheme turns his chance to fight into an embarrassing performance. He privately vows revenge.
• Dave remains mischievous and powerful, engineering the spectacle for his own amusement and laughing so hard he falls from a tree.
• Kakuzu initially refuses to fight, insisting he only cares about money, but readily agrees when Dave promises a large payment. His patience with the costume gag quickly runs out.
• Danzo anticipates trouble and improvises a mask; Kagami, Torifu, and Homura improvise with stockings. Chiyo remains emotionally detached from Shamon and focused on her own family.
• Shamon grows increasingly frustrated as repeated forces are destroyed, while the surviving Sand observers struggle to describe what happened.

Significant themes

• Comedy amid war: A ridiculous performance briefly overwhelms the battlefield’s fear and hostility.
• Power and reputation: The seven’s strength is so overwhelming that the Sand forces are reduced to reporting strange nicknames rather than explaining the defeats.
• Ambition and humiliation: Hiruzen’s desire for recognition clashes with Dave’s control of events.
• Money as motivation: Kakuzu’s loyalty is readily secured by a promised payout.

Character interactions

• Hiruzen and the others challenge Dave for a chance to fight; Dave grants it while secretly setting them up for embarrassment.
• Dave bargains with Kakuzu, who trades his objections about dignity for the promise of money.
• The seven’s absurd introduction provokes laughter from both sides, until Kakuzu’s anger turns the farce back into a deadly battle.
• Shamon demands answers from his scouts, but their comic report only deepens the mystery and his dismay.

Plot points and events

• Hiruzen and Kagami confront Dave over his earlier stunt. Dave claims it was meant to make them famous, comparing their new “Konoha Gourd Seven Brothers” title to the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Hiruzen and Kagami accept the explanation enthusiastically, while Danzo doubts their judgment.
• That night, Dave and Kakuzu infiltrate the Second Kazekage Shamon’s tent in disguise. Shamon recognizes Akatsuki and attacks them, blaming the group for injuring Sunagakure’s Genin and contributing to the village’s huge financial loss.
• Kakuzu overpowers Shamon. Dave argues that Sunagakure is badly outmatched by Konoha and offers Akatsuki’s help.
• Dave presents a Desert Eagle handgun, claiming Akatsuki’s weapons can help Sunagakure fight. He pitches the guns at a steep price while declaring that the organization’s mission is to create “nuclear peace.”

Character developments and interactions

• Dave continues to disguise self-serving schemes as noble causes. He talks Hiruzen and Kagami into embracing a ridiculous identity, then switches to a sales pitch while presenting Akatsuki as peacebuilders.
• Hiruzen and Kagami are easily persuaded by Dave’s explanation and eagerly join in the “Gourd Seven Brothers” persona. Kagami’s Mangekyō transplant makes him more intimidating, though Dave still prefers not to provoke him.
• Danzo remains the skeptical observer, quietly worrying about Konoha’s future.
• Shamon begins furious and defiant, but after being subdued, listens to Dave’s argument and questions whether Akatsuki’s claims of peace are credible.
• Kakuzu acts as Dave’s muscle and accomplice, though he is exasperated by Dave’s theatrics and boasts about Akatsuki’s peace mission.

Significant themes

• Satire of peace rhetoric: Akatsuki’s lofty “peace” mission clashes with coercion, violence, and weapons sales.
• Fame and identity: Dave persuades the Konoha leaders to adopt a contrived group identity in pursuit of notoriety.
• Power and diplomacy: Shamon’s military vulnerability leaves him negotiating with the very people who helped damage his village.
• Commercial opportunism: The chapter turns wartime desperation into a sales opportunity, mocking the gap between idealistic claims and practical motives.

Plot and key events

• Dave and Kakuzu sell Sunagakure leader Shamon 1,000 pistols and 100,000 bullets. When Shamon asks to pay after the war, Dave pretends to take the deal to Konoha instead, forcing Shamon to pay immediately.
• The next night, Kakuzu asks whether selling weapons to Konoha’s enemy puts their side at risk. Dave reveals that more than 900 pistols have been sabotaged: they will fail after one shot and may explode if fired again.
• Confident in his new weapons, Shamon sends 1,000 armed soldiers to face the seven Konoha fighters, who are dressed in matching, brightly colored “Calabash Brothers” outfits.
• Danzo warns the others that Dave said the guns would explode after their first shot. Kagami protects the group with Susanoo as the enemy opens fire. The guns then explode, devastating the attacking force.
• Dave kills one badly wounded survivor and criticizes Kakuzu’s explosive design, saying the shrapnel’s aim is unreliable.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave proves to be a shamelessly crooked merchant: he uses bluffing to secure payment, sells faulty weapons to an enemy, and treats deception as a business advantage.
• Kakuzu shares Dave’s taste for profit, though he briefly questions the ethics of the scheme. He ends up enjoying it—and spends his nights counting the money.
• Shamon is desperate to equip his army and reluctantly pays upfront, unaware that the weapons are sabotaged.
• Hiruzen and the others face the soldiers with a mix of solemnity and absurdity, their ridiculous costumes contrasting with the danger of the battle. Kagami takes the lead in protecting them.

Significant themes

• Deception and opportunism: Dave turns an arms sale into a trap while preserving plausible deniability.
• War as absurdity: The colorful costumes, comic banter, and disastrously faulty weapons sit alongside mass casualties.
• Greed and moral compromise: Dave and Kakuzu prioritize profit over fairness, while Shamon’s desperation makes him vulnerable.

Plot points and events

• Dave learns that Madara and Izuna have annihilated three thousand Kirigakure soldiers, while the wider war remains unsettled: Kirigakure is fighting Iwagakure, and the Second Hokage is still dealing with uncertainty in Kumogakure. Dave, dissatisfied that the war has not lasted long enough to earn more money, sets out with Kakuzu to sell weapons.
• Dave chooses Kirigakure, arguing that supplying it will weaken Iwagakure and that Madara’s front does not need his weapons. He and Kakuzu sneak into Hozuki Gengetsu’s tent, where they overhear Gengetsu boast about defeating Madara and Hashirama. Kakuzu records the speech for Madara.
• After overpowering Gengetsu, Dave introduces their arms business as a venture devoted to “nuclear peace” and sells Kirigakure weapons. The pair stay nearby to watch the results.
• The next day, Kirigakure’s two thousand troops devastate Iwagakure’s three thousand: only five hundred Iwagakure soldiers return, while Kirigakure suffers fewer than a hundred casualties. Mu blames the machine guns that Dave sold to Kirigakure.
• Dave visits Mu’s tent and pitches the same weapons to Iwagakure. After three hours of haggling, he leaves with payment, tells Mu not to die, and departs.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave is driven by profit and treats the war as a business opportunity, but he also frames his sales as strategic help and shows a brief, teasing concern for Mu’s survival. His humor and opportunism shape nearly every encounter.
• Kakuzu supports Dave’s operation, recording Gengetsu’s boast and helping with the Kirigakure pitch. Dave sees him as a valuable business partner, though he decides Kakuzu should handle future negotiations.
• Gengetsu is furious and anxious about Madara’s success, yet loudly boasts of his own strength. His confidence collapses when Dave and Kakuzu ambush him; he nevertheless buys their weapons.
• Mu is stunned by Kirigakure’s sudden firepower and recognizes Dave as the supplier. Despite their insults and mutual hostility, he negotiates with Dave and buys weapons for Iwagakure.

Significant themes

• War as commerce: Dave profits by selling weapons to both sides, treating military conflict as a market rather than a tragedy.
• Irony and hypocrisy: Dave’s talk of “peace” contrasts sharply with the weapons he sells and the casualties they cause.
• Escalation and unintended consequences: Arms sales shift the battlefield balance but invite retaliation and further sales, perpetuating the conflict.
• Banter amid violence: The chapter uses exaggerated boasts, insults, and absurd sales pitches to create comedy against the backdrop of war.

Plot points and events

• Kirigakure and Iwagakure’s battle escalates into the Shinobi World’s first major war fought with guns and artillery, causing heavy casualties and making troop numbers largely irrelevant.
• Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu and Second Tsuchikage Mu agree to settle their conflict personally. After two days of evasive fighting, both are nearly out of chakra. Dave calls out to Mu, who stops his final attack and uses a sealing scroll instead. Gengetsu dies; Mu survives.
• Kirigakure also suffers a crushing defeat against Madara, who reportedly kills three thousand men alone. The newly appointed Third Mizukage, Gu, surrenders and agrees to pay compensation.
• Madara and Izuna move to the Sunagakure front. Madara sends their thousand troops back to Konoha, considering them unnecessary.
• Kakuzu explains that Dave supplied Mu with a scroll containing nine Tailed Beast Bombs. Mu used it at the last moment to defeat Gengetsu.
• Madara heads out to confront Sunagakure’s Kazekage, Shamon, whose forces are already weakened and whose weapons and money have been lost. When Shamon learns Madara has arrived, he orders an immediate retreat.

Character developments and interactions

• Mu proves willing to trust Dave at a decisive moment: Dave’s warning prompts him to abandon his near-suicidal plan and use the scroll.
• Gengetsu and Mu trade insults before their exhausting duel, then rely on their deceptive techniques to avoid one another’s attacks. Their rivalry ends with Gengetsu’s death.
• Dave continues to manipulate events through unconventional weapons and timely intervention, while watching Madara’s increasingly impatient approach to the war.
• Madara remains overwhelmingly confident and eager to end battles quickly; Izuna, by contrast, has been restraining him to prevent unnecessary harm to civilians.
• Kakuzu reveals the decisive role of the Tailed Beast Bombs and reacts with amusement while counting the money involved.
• Shamon is left furious and demoralized after losing his soldiers, weapons, and funds, and panics at the prospect of facing Madara.

Significant themes

• Technology reshapes warfare: Guns and artillery make conventional advantages such as troop numbers less decisive.
• Ingenuity and preparation can overcome raw power: Mu’s victory depends on the scroll Dave provided, not simply on his own abilities.
• War’s absurdity and cost: The chapter contrasts mass death and political surrender with comic banter, money-making, and Madara’s almost casual destruction of enemy forces.

Plot and key events

• Shamon dies fighting Madara, giving the shinobi at his camp time to retreat. Sunagakure withdraws from the war, and his Magnet Release–using disciple becomes the Third Kazekage.
• With the war nearing its end, Kakuzu worries about finding new ways to make money. Dave decides to target Kumogakure, the last village they have not scammed.
• A supposed ancient tablet is discovered in Kumogakure. It tells of the Water God Gun, a legendary seventh Sage artifact said to have defeated the other six artifacts’ wielders. The tablet claims it was sealed beneath it—but its disappearance suggests someone has already taken it.
• A cloaked Akatsuki representative announces that the group has the Water God Gun and will auction it in the Land of Rice Fields.
• Dave and Kakuzu prepare for the auction. Kakuzu discovers that the “artifact” is merely a children’s squirt gun, but Dave insists that the spectacle and sales pitch are what matter.
• The auction draws Kinkaku and Ginkaku of Kumogakure, as well as representatives from Kirigakure, Sunagakure, Konoha, and Iwagakure. Dave, disguised as “Blade,” stages a dramatic demonstration with help from Tobirama’s Shadow Clone.
• The staged display appears to prove the gun’s power when a huge bubble blasts Kakuzu away. Tobirama immediately bids five billion ryo, then raises his offer to ten billion, driving the tense Kinkaku and Ginkaku to consider taking drastic action.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave proves to be a theatrical, confident con artist who treats the auction as a lesson in “marketing.” He recruits his father, Tobirama, to make the sale seem credible.
• Kakuzu remains focused on profit and initially doubts the gun’s authenticity, but plays along with Dave’s scheme.
• Tobirama supports Dave’s plan by acting as a bidder and helping stage the effects, though his aggressive ten-billion bid goes beyond what Dave wanted.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku are revealed to already possess six divine artifacts; they consider the Water God Gun essential and grow increasingly frustrated by Tobirama’s bidding.
• Gu and Chiyo attend mainly as amused spectators, while the gathering’s wartime distrust makes the auction tense.

Significant themes

• Deception and spectacle: The supposed relic’s power is manufactured, while drama and persuasion make it convincing.
• Greed and opportunism: Dave and Kakuzu exploit the war and the buyers’ fear of losing a powerful weapon.
• Appearance versus reality: A toy squirt gun is presented as a legendary artifact, and even experienced shinobi are drawn into the performance.
• Competition and escalation: Tobirama’s inflated bids push Kinkaku and Ginkaku toward a desperate response.

Plot points and events

• At an auction, Tobirama loudly bids against Kinkaku and Ginkaku for the “divine artifacts.” Dave stages a distraction, and the brothers buy a Squirt Gun while handing over several sealing scrolls. Dave also advertises the Akatsuki’s weapons business.
• Tobirama reveals that the bidding was an act. He and Dave return to the Kumogakure front, where Tobirama plans to attend peace talks with the Second Raikage.
• Dave worries that Kinkaku and Ginkaku may be plotting a coup and offers to accompany his father. Tobirama declines, taking Izuna instead, and hopes to end the war before Dave’s sixteenth birthday.
• At the talks, Tobirama and the Raikage reach a peace agreement, with Kumogakure paying 500 million in compensation. Afterward, Kinkaku and Ginkaku reveal their “Water God Gun”—the toy squirt gun Dave sold them—and attempt to use it against the Raikage.
• The gun only sprays water. As the brothers repeatedly try to activate it, Tobirama loses patience and attacks. Back at camp, Dave hears the commotion and regrets not charging them more.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave is a crafty, profit-minded salesman who uses Tobirama’s theatrical bidding to sell the brothers a toy and promote the Akatsuki’s arms trade. Despite worrying about his father, he ultimately lets Tobirama go with Izuna.
• Tobirama plays along with Dave’s scheme, shows affection for his son, and is eager to end the war in time for Dave’s coming-of-age. His patience snaps when Kinkaku and Ginkaku keep firing the squirt gun.
• Kinkaku and Ginkaku are easily fooled by the supposed divine artifact, then turn against the Raikage during the peace meeting. Their bungled “attack” undermines their threatening act.
• Izuna senses danger at the talks and stays alert, while the Second Raikage accepts a relatively modest settlement but is blindsided by the brothers’ betrayal.

Significant themes

• Deception and misjudgment: The auction and the supposed divine weapon both depend on characters mistaking performance or ordinary objects for something powerful.
• Greed and commerce: Dave turns even a tense political situation into a sales opportunity and later regrets leaving money on the table.
• Family and protection: Tobirama’s plans are shaped by care for Dave, while Dave’s concern prompts him to offer help.
• Absurdity amid conflict: Serious peace negotiations and coup plotting collapse into farce when the “weapon” proves to be a children’s toy.

Key plot points and events

• Kinkaku’s coup attempt during peace talks ends with his death at the hands of Hashirama and the Raikage, bringing the First Shinobi World War to a surprisingly swift close.
• Dave returns to Konoha with Tobirama and Izuna, then learns that Konoha and Iwagakure have formed a mutual-aid alliance.
• Former Tsuchikage Mu has resigned, handed the position to Ōnoki, and moved to Konoha under the pretext of promoting friendship. Dave suspects he intends to freeload or steal secrets; the Hokage leadership agrees to let him stay near the Senju Compound so he can be watched.
• Hashirama eagerly welcomes Mu as a sign of progress toward peace, then promptly hands the Hokage’s paperwork back to the returning Tobirama.
• Dave visits Tsukimi, who has been waiting for him. A surprise reunion nearly turns into an injury when Tsukimi reflexively stabs behind her with a kunai; Dave catches the blade and cuts his hand. Tsukimi tends to the wound, and the two share a tender moment.
• Dave learns that Black Zetsu is looking after the youngest children. He worries about the choice, but Tsukimi reassures him: Black Zetsu has a good reputation as a paid babysitter, hired by Mito.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave is suspicious of Mu and openly objects to his presence, but returns to a warm, affectionate reunion with Tsukimi. His playful surprise catches her off guard, while his attempt to catch her kunai shows both their familiarity and his impulsiveness.
• Hashirama sees Mu’s move to Konoha as a hopeful symbol of peace, but is also relieved to escape the demands of office.
• Tobirama resumes the Hokage duties and takes a cautious approach to Mu by placing him near the Senju Compound.
• Mu remains provocative and self-assured, dismissing Dave’s accusations and declaring he will stay.
• Tsukimi shows her concern for Dave through careful treatment of his wound, while their teasing and closeness underscore their affectionate relationship.
• Mito hires Black Zetsu to babysit, partly to keep Hashirama from passing his scatterbrained habits on to young Tsunade.

Significant themes

• Peace and reconciliation: The alliance and Mu’s presence in Konoha suggest cooperation between former enemies, though distrust remains.
• Duty versus personal relief: Hashirama’s enthusiasm for peace contrasts with his eagerness to hand off the exhausting Hokage role.
• Domestic warmth and humor: Dave and Tsukimi’s reunion, the children’s care, and the absurd babysitting advertisement provide a lighthearted counterpoint to the war’s end.

Plot points and events

• After returning from battle, Dave relaxes with Tsukimi, while worrying that Black Zetsu may be a questionable caretaker for their children.
• Black Zetsu takes young Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade to Shukaku’s gold-panning shop. Jiraiya causes trouble by grabbing something expensive, and the children bicker over whether to go gold-panning or buy candy. Tsunade gets her way and leads them to the shop.
• Shukaku learns that his shop’s profits are far below the Nine-Tails’ internet café earnings, and angrily blames the café’s owners for taking most of the profits. He nevertheless gives the children a free hour at his shop.
• The Nine-Tails’ café earns its poor reputation when an attendant abruptly cuts off a customer’s computer session.
• While the children pan for gold, Jiraiya finds a tiny nugget. Tsunade snatches it and proudly claims the discovery, leaving Jiraiya upset. Orochimaru tries to comfort him.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave is affectionate and playful with Tsukimi, though still anxious about the children’s upbringing.
• Black Zetsu is exasperated by the children’s mischief but relieved when they settle into the sandpit.
• Tsunade is bossy and impulsive, but also openly affectionate toward Shukaku; she takes Jiraiya’s gold without recognizing—or caring—that he found it.
• Jiraiya is mischievous and eager to find gold, then becomes hurt when Tsunade takes his nugget.
• Orochimaru remains shy and blunt, but shows concern by comforting Jiraiya in his awkward way.
• Shukaku is proud of his business and popularity with children, yet jealous of the Nine-Tails’ more successful café.

Significant themes

• Childhood friendship is shown through teasing, bickering, and imperfect attempts at comfort.
• Humor comes from the children’s unruly behavior and the adults’ exasperation.
• Business rivalry and envy contrast with the children’s simple excitement over a tiny piece of gold.

Key plot points and events

• Two days after Dave and Tsukimi announce their upcoming wedding, Sakumo asks the children what gifts they plan to give. Kimima surprises him by revealing he has saved 500,000 Ryo over three years for the occasion.
• Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru realize they should give the couple presents too, but don’t know what to choose. Tsunade heads to the Internet Cafe to ask her grandfathers for advice.
• Hashirama suggests flowers or seeds, since Dave enjoys gardening. Madara gives Tsunade 1,000 Ryo to shop with. She thanks him affectionately, then leaves with a reminder to take Black Zetsu along.
• Hashirama, jealous of Tsunade’s preference for Madara, challenges him to a fight. Madara calmly accepts.

Character developments and interactions

• Kimima shows an unexpectedly generous, practical side by saving a large sum for Dave and Tsukimi’s wedding; Sakumo is so surprised he briefly suspects Kimima has been replaced.
• Tsunade wants to give the couple a thoughtful gift because they have treated her kindly. She is especially fond of Madara, whom she calls handsome and eagerly hugs.
• Hashirama is comically insecure and jealous of Madara’s closeness with Tsunade, particularly after she accepts Madara’s money and kisses his cheek.
• Jiraiya impulsively proposes to Tsunade after hearing that marriage means staying together and having a baby. Tsunade rejects him, and he turns to Orochimaru for comfort.
• The children’s questions prompt a playful explanation of marriage, while Sakumo and the others consider how to honor the couple.

Significant themes

• Affection and family bonds: The children want to celebrate a couple who have been kind to them.
• Generosity and thoughtfulness: Kimima’s savings and Tsunade’s wish to choose a fitting gift show different forms of care.
• Comic jealousy and rivalry: Hashirama’s long-running sensitivity about being less admired than Madara drives the chapter’s closing gag.

Plot points and events

• Little Tsunade runs into Danzo, Kagami, and Hiruzen. She avoids Kagami and Hiruzen because Dave has warned her they are a “pervert” and a “beast,” while describing Danzo as sneaky and shameless but fundamentally good. The three men decide to visit Dave.
• At Orochiroku’s research base, Little Orochimaru and Little Jiraiya ask for advice on wedding gifts for Dave and Tsukimi. Jiraiya plans to give Dave a suggestive photo album he learned about from Hiruzen, prompting Orochiroku to warn both boys to stay away from Hiruzen, Kagami, and Danzo.
• Little Orochimaru asks his father to have dinner with the family. Orochiroku agrees, and, noticing Jiraiya’s sadness, invites him too. Orochimaru also encourages Jiraiya to join, making the evening a chance for both boys to feel included.
• Dave confronts Mu about staying in the village and asks for a wedding gift. After hours of bickering, Dave leaves empty-handed. Mu secretly has a wrapped present for the wedding, though he keeps this from Dave and goes off to enjoy the internet café.

Character developments and interactions

• Tsunade’s innocent retelling of Dave’s warnings embarrasses the three men and shows her trusting relationship with him.
• Orochiroku is affectionate toward Little Orochimaru and, moved by his son’s request, makes time for family dinner. Little Orochimaru’s invitation to Jiraiya reveals his thoughtfulness; Jiraiya’s loneliness becomes visible, but he is cheered by being welcomed.
• Dave and Mu maintain a hostile, comic rivalry. Mu’s hidden gift suggests that beneath his teasing and refusal, he does care about Dave’s wedding.

Significant themes

• Family and belonging: Orochimaru seeks time with his parents, while Jiraiya is offered a place at their family dinner.
• Affection masked by teasing: Dave and Mu’s quarrel hides Mu’s sincere intention to celebrate the wedding.
• Comic suspicion and innocence: The children repeat adult gossip literally, while the adults scramble to shield them from one another’s influence.

Summary

Three days before Dave and Tsukimi’s wedding, Hashirama and Madara realize they still haven’t chosen a gift. After Madara rules out the weapons, armor, and money he has already given Dave, they decide to search the village’s Commercial Street.
They run into Might Wei and his son Duy, who proudly announce that their carefully considered wedding gift is barbells: they believe the newlyweds will need strong arms for household chores and childcare. Their energetic, increasingly chaotic conversation leaves Hashirama and Madara speechless. Madara suggests Hashirama should screen prospective villagers for their personalities, and Hashirama agrees to raise the matter with Tobirama.
Still unable to find a suitable present, Hashirama asks what the others are giving. Izuna may be giving books, while Tobirama has reportedly chosen a baby stroller—apparently already imagining a future grandchild. Hashirama blames Madara for distracting him with a week of Internet-café visits; Madara remembers Hashirama as the one who initiated them, but Hashirama stubbornly insists otherwise.
They also encounter Kakuzu, who has been decorating for the wedding and complains that Dave is exploiting him by refusing to reimburse expenses. Dave has even threatened to reduce Kakuzu’s future profits unless he keeps working. Hashirama and Madara can only exchange an understanding, helpless smile.

Character developments and interactions

• Hashirama and Madara share the problem of finding a gift, but their search mostly exposes their contrasting reactions: Hashirama is sociable and easily drawn into conversation, while Madara is reserved, sarcastic, and irritated by the blame Hashirama places on him. Their bickering remains affectionate in tone.
• Wei and Duy display their over-the-top enthusiasm and close father-son bond through their synchronized “youthful” antics and their absurdly practical gift choice.
• Hashirama reflects on his past decision to welcome refugees without checking their temperaments, prompting him to consider stricter screening.
• Kakuzu is shown as furious about being made to handle wedding preparations at his own expense, while Dave comes across as manipulative and exploitative.

Significant themes

The chapter uses comic misunderstandings and exaggerated personalities to portray the practical chaos of wedding preparations. It also contrasts genuine affection and family enthusiasm with financial self-interest, while showing that even long-standing friendships—like Hashirama and Madara’s—often involve playful blame and bickering.

Plot points and events

• Konoha celebrates Senju Dave and Tsukimi’s wedding. The Love Kidney Company marks the occasion with a village-wide half-price sale, which boosts sales so much that the company still makes more profit than the previous year.
• Guests arrive with extravagant, eccentric, or unsuitable gifts. Tobirama brings baby supplies; Hashirama and Madara give Dave two matching custom Lamborghinis, though Hashirama contributes only a tiny fraction of their cost. Hiruzen, Danzō, and Kagami bring unusual book collections.
• When the bride fails to appear on cue, Dave keeps the crowd waiting, then creates a dramatic entrance with falling cherry blossoms and a rabbit, revealing Tsukimi in his arms.
• Dave asks Tsukimi to marry him; she accepts. The couple embrace and kiss as the guests cheer. The chapter ends with nightfall and an implied wedding-night joke.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave shows his flair for spectacle and affection, turning the delayed bridal entrance into a romantic surprise for Tsukimi.
• Tsukimi is initially absent from view, then appears blushing and happily accepts Dave’s proposal.
• Kakuzu handles gifts and announcements with dry disbelief, serving as the wedding’s harried organizer and officiant.
• Hashirama is openly sentimental and excited, while Madara scolds him for barely contributing to their extravagant gift. Mito pinches Hashirama when his enthusiasm becomes too much.
• Tobirama’s gift of baby items hints at his eagerness for grandchildren, while Izuna teases him on the way in.
• The guests’ banter and over-the-top gifts make the celebration lively and comedic.

Significant themes

• Love and celebration: Dave and Tsukimi’s wedding is the emotional center of the chapter.
• Comedy through excess: The half-price sale, lavish gifts, mismatched book choices, and guests’ bickering turn the wedding into a farce.
• Community and relationships: Friends, family, and village figures gather to mark the couple’s new life together.

Key events

• The morning after their wedding, Dave wakes beside Tsukimi and gently teases her about getting up. She is shy and hides under the covers.
• Dave leaves their new marital home and finds the wedding venue still in disarray after the previous night’s drunken festivities.
• In a flashback, Madara and Hashirama turn the reception into an outrageous dance party. Hashirama’s drunken, suggestive performance horrifies the guests, until Mito restrains him with her chains.
• Dave summons the sword-wielding dancing zombie known as the Sword-Drawing Kid. He, Madara, Hashirama, and Dave dance late into the night; Tsukimi eventually has to take her drunk husband away.
• Back in the morning, Madara wakes ready to challenge the zombie again, while Dave tries to get him to dress and recover.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave and Tsukimi’s affectionate but bashful newlywed dynamic is established: Dave is tender and playful, while Tsukimi is easily embarrassed.
• Madara remains fiercely competitive and eager to fight, even after a night of drinking and dancing.
• Hashirama’s exuberant, uninhibited behavior causes chaos at the reception. Mito responds by firmly controlling the situation, while other guests shield the children from his performance.
• Dave shares in the absurd revelry, despite being the groom, and Tsukimi takes responsibility for getting him to bed.
• The guests react in varied ways: Mito protects Tsunade, Tamaki distracts Orochimaru, Aunt Cai stops Might Wei from joining in, and Kakuzu hesitates to intervene.

Significant themes

• Marriage and intimacy: The quiet morning contrasts with the noisy celebration, showing the couple’s new closeness.
• Found-family celebration: The wedding brings together relatives and friends, whose eccentric personalities make the event memorable.
• Comedy through chaos: Drunken bravado, embarrassing dancing, and the zombie’s participation turn a formal wedding into an unpredictable spectacle.
• Affection beneath disorder: Despite the mayhem, the characters’ care for one another—especially Tsukimi’s concern for Dave and Mito’s protection of the children—remains clear.

Key plot points and events

• Dave is furious that Mu skipped his wedding to compete in a League Silver promotion series. Mu admits the competition mattered more to him, then invites Dave to the Internet Cafe.
• The two spend the day gaming. Dave blames Mu when he falls back to Bronze; Mu insists the loss is Dave’s fault.
• They stop at Gyuki’s grilled-squid stall, where Mu’s elaborate description of the cooking impresses Dave. Dave suggests Mu could become a television host and jokingly negotiates a salary with him.
• Gyuki confronts Dave inside his sealing space about supposedly freeloading on squid. Dave deflects blame toward the “Black-Faced Buckle Ghost” and Danzo. Later, Mu eats Dave’s share, prompting Dave to order another round.
• When Hiruzen, Danzo, and the rest of the Will of Fire trio arrive, Gyuki recognizes Danzo and smiles ominously. Danzo later suffers a night of severe stomach trouble.
• On Hokage Rock, Mu gives Dave his belated wedding present. Dave begins to open the box, but the chapter ends before its contents are revealed.

Character developments and interactions

• Dave and Mu: Their friendship is expressed through insults, competitive gaming, food, and bargaining. Despite Dave’s anger about the missed wedding, Mu shows he remembered and brings a gift.
• Dave and Gyuki: Their ongoing comic feud over food and money escalates as Gyuki accuses Dave of freeloading. Dave avoids responsibility by redirecting Gyuki’s anger toward others.
• Gyuki and Danzo: Gyuki’s unexplained grudge leads to Danzo’s unfortunate evening, though the chapter leaves the cause of his illness unstated.
• Mu: His polished, detailed talk about grilled squid reveals a flair for performance, prompting Dave to imagine him as a television host.

Significant themes

• Friendship through teasing: Dave and Mu’s quarrels mask an easy familiarity and affection.
• Food and freeloading: The repeated squid-skewer disputes drive much of the chapter’s humor.
• Everyday absurdity: Ninja-world figures, gaming, job negotiations, and petty grievances combine for comic effect.
• Unresolved anticipation: Mu’s gift creates a small cliffhanger at the end.