Chapter Summaries

Obito warned Nagato that Yahiko's ideals would fail, while Konan uncovered Hanzo of the Salamander's plan to use her as a hostage. At the confrontation, the Akatsuki exposed Hanzo's alliance with Konoha's Root, and Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan launched a powerful attack against him.

• Obito dismissed Yahiko's ideals and left after telling Nagato that pain would teach him reality.
• Konan reported that Hanzo's men had captured one of her Paper Clones to use as a hostage during the negotiations.
• Yahiko, Nagato, and the Akatsuki confronted Hanzo, who demanded that they submit to his rule.
• Konan revealed herself in the sky and detonated her explosive-tag clone, killing many of Hanzo's elite forces and badly burning him.
• Hanzo summoned Root ninja, and Yahiko urged the Akatsuki to fight them as he, Nagato, and Konan engaged Hanzo.
• Yahiko opened the Seventh Gate, and he, Nagato, and Konan unleashed a barrage of attacks on Hanzo.

Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan defeated Hanzo of the Salamander and took control of the Land of Rain, while Obito and Black Zetsu shifted their plans toward the tailed beasts. Tetsuya returned to the Land of Grass after securing the Five Great Nations’ approval for his succession as daimyo, and learned that Akatsuki had taken over Amegakure.

• Obito and Black Zetsu watched Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan use powerful forbidden techniques, then decided to gather intelligence on the tailed beasts and wait for a chance to kill Yahiko.
• Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan defeated Hanzo of the Salamander, with Yahiko killing him using Daytime Tiger.
• Yahiko and the others prevented the Konoha Root ninja from escaping so they could keep their forbidden techniques secret.
• Tetsuya returned to the Chiba Commerce Association headquarters after visiting the Five Great Nations’ daimyo and gaining their approval to become daimyo of the Land of Grass.
• Kakuzu told Tetsuya that Yahiko and the others had killed Hanzo of the Salamander and taken over the Land of Rain.

After Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan defeated Hanzo of the Salamander, they returned to Amegakure and discovered that Shinada of the Salamander had killed the remaining faction members while secretly working for their teacher. Shinada passed along advice to conceal Hanzo’s defeat, while Izuna celebrated his students’ success before Tetsuya announced he planned to resurrect Tobirama Senju.

• Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan led Akatsuki back to Amegakure to capture Hanzo of the Salamander’s remaining followers.
• Shinada of the Salamander emerged from the Rain Shadow Building and revealed that he had killed those who remained inside.
• Shinada of the Salamander showed Nagato his Chiba Commerce Association ring, proving he had been working for their teacher, then advised the leaders to hide Hanzo’s defeat until they were ready for the Shinobi World’s dangers.
• Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan considered Shinada’s advice and led Akatsuki into the Rain Shadow Building to continue their work.
• Izuna celebrated Yahiko and the others’ success with Tetsuya, who said he planned to resurrect Tobirama Senju.

Tetsuya explained that he planned to resurrect Tobirama Senju after becoming Daimyo of the Land of Grass, while he and Izuna discussed the upcoming succession ceremony and Konoha’s future turmoil. Konoha’s leaders debated Tetsuya’s invitation, and Hiruzen Sarutobi concluded they had no reason to oppose his succession or refuse to attend.

• Tetsuya told Izuna he wanted Tobirama Senju to witness Konoha’s decline and planned to resurrect him after becoming Daimyo of the Land of Grass.
• Izuna agreed that he wanted to fight Tobirama again and defeat him head-on.
• Tetsuya said his succession ceremony would take place in seven days and joked that Madara Uchiha and Tobi would collect payment if shinobi villages caused damage and refused to pay.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi convened Konoha’s leaders to discuss Tetsuya’s invitation, and Shimura Danzō demanded that Tetsuya be arrested and the Chiba Commerce Association seized.
• Hiruzen told the leaders that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire supported Tetsuya’s succession, and the clan representatives agreed that Konoha should accept the invitation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi maneuvered the Uchiha into accepting Konoha’s delegation to Chiba Tetsuya’s succession ceremony in the Land of Grass. In Amegakure, Yahiko became the Second Rain Shadow, and the Akatsuki was dissolved and reorganized as a smaller special-missions squad.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi warned the clan representatives that other shinobi villages would attend the ceremony and might still be hostile after the war.
• The Nara, Aburame, and Inuzuka clans declined to send representatives, and the Hyuga Clan Head volunteered before provoking the Uchiha into taking the assignment.
• The Uchiha Clan Head realized the Hyuga had maneuvered him into accepting the dangerous mission, but he could not undo the decision.
• Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan began rebuilding Amegakure with help from the Chiba Commerce Association as trade routes reopened.
• At Nagato and Konan’s insistence, Yahiko became Amegakure’s Second Rain Shadow, and the members unanimously approved dissolving the original Akatsuki and forming a smaller Akatsuki Squad for special missions.

Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan established the new Akatsuki’s leadership and decided Nagato would attend Tetsuya’s succession ceremony. At the ceremony, Nagato reported on Amegakure and proposed recruiting rogue ninja, and Tetsuya recommended Sasori of the Red Sands.

• Yahiko assigned Konan to recruit members and Nagato to oversee the new Akatsuki, which would avoid recruiting from Amegakure when possible.
• Amegakure’s senior officials decided to attend Tetsuya’s succession ceremony under Hanzo of the Salamander’s name, and the three founders chose Nagato as their representative.
• Tetsuya welcomed Dodai’s delegation from Kumogakure and later greeted Nagato and the Amegakure delegation in the Land of Grass capital.
• Tetsuya took Nagato for drinks and praised how the new leaders had managed the Land of Rain while keeping their takeover secret.
• Nagato proposed recruiting rogue ninja from major villages, and Tetsuya recommended Sasori of the Red Sands as their first candidate.

Tetsuya proposed that Amegakure help broker a deal to divert water from the Land of Rain to the Land of Wind, then prepared for his Succession Ceremony as the last delegation, from Konoha, remained en route. Fugaku and his Uchiha companions survived an attack on the road and hurried toward the ceremony.

• Tetsuya suggested that Nagato discuss a water-diversion deal between the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind with Yahiko and Konan after the Succession Ceremony.
• Tetsuya learned from Shinada of the Salamander that Konoha's delegation was expected that afternoon and suspected Danzo might cause trouble.
• Fugaku, Mikoto, Tao Huo, and Yashiro defeated attackers on the road in the Land of Grass.
• Fugaku confirmed that his companions were safe and urged them to hurry so the Uchiha Clan would not miss Tetsuya's ceremony.

Tetsuya welcomed Uchiha Fugaku and three other Uchiha envoys from Konoha, while representatives of Sunagakure, Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure met to discuss Konoha. The four villages agreed not to attack the Uchiha on Tetsuya’s territory and resolved to report their plan for a joint attack on Konoha.

• Tetsuya went to the Capital City gates and greeted Uchiha Fugaku, recalling their past encounters over ramen.
• Tetsuya invited Fugaku and the other Uchiha to his residence, but Fugaku politely declined because of Tetsuya’s new status.
• Chiyo, Karatachi Yagura, Kitsuchi, and Dodai met to discuss Konoha and its victories in the recent war.
• The four representatives considered attacking the Konoha envoys but decided against fighting on Tetsuya’s territory.
• Chiyo said she would report their agreed plan for a joint attack on Konoha to Lord Kazekage.

Chiba Tetsuya completed his succession ceremony and became the Daimyo of the Land of Grass. He then resurrected Tobirama Senju in his Divine Kingdom, where Izuna immediately attacked him, while Tetsuya discovered he had gained the Flying Thunder God Technique.

• The previous Daimyo organized the succession ceremony, and Tetsuya accepted the Imperial Seal and officially became Daimyo.
• After the banquet and farewell gifts, Tetsuya met Izuna, who urged him to resurrect Tobirama Senju.
• Tetsuya spent a large sum on Premium Recruitment to collect enough fragments to summon Tobirama.
• Tetsuya brought Izuna into his Divine Kingdom and summoned Tobirama, who was startled to find himself there.
• Izuna attacked Tobirama, who defended himself with Water Formation Wall and recognized his old rival.
• Tetsuya tested the Flying Thunder God Technique he had gained, while Izuna unleashed Perfect Susanoo and Tobirama realized how powerful he had become.

Tetsuya resurrected Tobirama and explained that he had once saved him from Kinkaku and Ginkaku while disguised as Izuna. He recruited Tobirama to help create world peace, arguing that it required building a unified nation.

• Tetsuya found Tobirama badly wounded after Izuna's Susanoo battle and told him he had been resurrected.
• Tobirama learned that Izuna had not saved him from Kinkaku and Ginkaku during the war and that three Shinobi World Wars had taken place.
• Tetsuya revealed that he had saved Tobirama back then by borrowing Izuna's face.
• Tetsuya explained that his resurrection was genuine and that he could revive the people tied to him as long as he remained alive.
• Tetsuya told Tobirama he wanted to create a peaceful world by building a unified nation, and Tobirama questioned his plan.

Tetsuya explained his plan to unite the shinobi world and recruited the resurrected Tobirama to help establish a ninja academy in the Land of Grass. The chapter left Tobirama working under Tetsuya, with Izuna and Shinada assigned to assist him.

• Tetsuya proposed a unified nation to reduce conflicts caused by the shinobi world's fragmented countries, and Tobirama considered the idea.
• Tetsuya marked Tobirama with a Flying Thunder God Mark and used his Mangekyō ability to bring Tobirama and Izuna from the Eternal Divine Kingdom to the Land of Grass.
• Tobirama learned that Tetsuya had become the Daimyo of the Land of Grass and was surprised that he had taken over the position.
• Tetsuya told Tobirama he planned to abolish the shinobi village system and asked him to establish a ninja academy whose graduates would serve under Tetsuya.
• Tetsuya assigned Izuna to help Tobirama and introduced him to Shinada, who promised to assist him.

The Four Great Shinobi Villages attacked Konoha, and Minato Namikaze helped defend the village at the Battle of Kikyo Pass. Tetsuya watched with Tobirama and Izuna, then began plotting a surprise for Obito as the masked Uchiha watched Minato.

• The Four Great Shinobi Villages invaded the Land of Fire and fought Konoha at Kikyo Pass.
• Obito and Black Zetsu watched the battle, while Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha's clans committed their forces to the defense.
• Minato Namikaze used the Flying Thunder God Technique to strike the allied forces and evade powerful opponents.
• Tetsuya watched Minato with Tobirama and Izuna, and Tobirama praised Minato's talent and predicted he could become Hokage.
• Tetsuya recognized Obito and began plotting a surprise for him, while Izuna guessed Obito would be the target of Tetsuya's scheme.

After the Fourth Great Shinobi Villages' attack was repelled, Minato Namikaze became the Fourth Hokage while Danzo continued his Hashirama cell experiments. Tetsuya told Rin about the war and an Uchiha who had defected, then revealed that he had found a way for her to return to the shinobi world briefly.

• The Third accepted responsibility for the attack reaching Konoha, resigned, and passed the Hokage position to Minato Namikaze.
• Danzo raged over Minato's appointment and the order to stop Hashirama cell experiments, then learned that Orochimaru had resumed his work at relocated laboratories.
• Tetsuya developed the Land of Grass and helped Sunagakure and Amegakure begin a project to channel water into the Land of Wind.
• Tetsuya told Rin that Minato had become Hokage and that a rogue Uchiha with an intangibility ability had defected after losing the girl he loved.
• Tetsuya told Rin he had found a way for her to return to the shinobi world temporarily, and Rin eagerly welcomed the news.

Tetsuya brought Rin back to see Konoha, inspiring her to commit to living and training until she could return to the shinobi world. Meanwhile, Obito joined the new Akatsuki as an intern, and Tetsuya arrived in Konoha as the Daimyo of the Land of Grass.

• Tetsuya gave Rin a robe, a mask, and a Flying Thunder God Mark, then took her to Kikyo Mountain to see Konoha.
• After seeing Konoha, Rin told Tetsuya she wanted to live and return to the shinobi world, and he urged her to train until she could control her power and partner with Isobu.
• Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan recognized that the masked applicant Tobi was Obito and accepted him into the Akatsuki as an intern so they could monitor him.
• Tetsuya developed the Land of Grass and strengthened its ties with the Land of Rain before announcing his plan to visit and invest in Konoha.
• Minato, Konoha's leaders, and the clan heads welcomed Tetsuya's procession at Konoha's gate, where Tetsuya greeted them as an old acquaintance.

Tetsuya visited Konoha, where he secured approval to build a shopping street and establish a Chiba Commerce Association branch. He told Kakuzu that his investment was meant to gain more than money, leaving his other aims unexplained.

• Tetsuya warmly greeted Minato and introduced his disguised Shadow Clone as his grandson, Chiba Satoru.
• Tetsuya toured Konoha, visited his former home and Ichiraku Ramen Shop, and then met with the village leaders.
• Tetsuya proposed funding a shopping street and establishing a Chiba Commerce Association branch in Konoha.
• Tetsuya secured approval by offering relocation compensation and money for the Hokage Building, and Konoha began clearing the site.
• Minato and the elders tried to draw Tetsuya and Satoru closer to Konoha, but Tetsuya refused their offers.
• Kakuzu questioned the slow returns on the investment, and Tetsuya said he had other things to gain in Konoha besides money.

Tetsuya left Konoha after overseeing the shopping street construction and wondered whether changes involving Kakashi and Sakumo would keep Obito from learning that Kushina was due to give birth. Minato later learned Kushina was pregnant, while Fugaku hoped their children would help strengthen ties between the Uchiha Clan and the Hokage’s faction.

• Tetsuya said farewell to Minato and left Konoha with his convoy, warning Minato not to overwork himself.
• Tetsuya wondered whether Sakumo’s return had stopped Kakashi from revealing Kushina’s due date and disrupted Obito’s plans.
• Sakumo, using the name Sakumo Saiki, scolded Kakashi at the Hatake home and urged him to find a wife and carry on the Hatake bloodline.
• Minato learned that Kushina was pregnant and celebrated the news.
• Fugaku, whose wife was also pregnant, hoped their children would become close and help the Uchiha Clan integrate into Konoha.

Obito learned that Kushina’s pregnancy would weaken the Nine-Tails’ seal and planned to summon the beast when she gave birth. Tetsuya told Rin about Obito’s plan and agreed to send her back to protect Kushina when Obito made his move.

• Obito questioned White Zetsu about Isobu, and White Zetsu reported that Kushina was pregnant.
• Black Zetsu explained that the weakened seal during Kushina’s childbirth would let Obito use the Summoning Technique to summon the Nine-Tails.
• Rin trained with a weasel at the Weasel Burial Mound, improving her water-release ninjutsu and her cooperation with Isobu.
• Tetsuya told Rin that Minato Namikaze would become a father and warned her that Obito planned to target the Nine-Tails when Kushina gave birth.
• Rin asked to return and protect Kushina, and Tetsuya agreed to send her back when Obito was ready to act.

Tetsuya sensed White Zetsu watching Konoha as Kushina went into labor and Naruto was born. Obito attacked, released the Nine-Tails, and took control of it, but an unknown masked figure appeared to stop him before he could lead it against Konoha.

• Tetsuya sensed White Zetsu infiltrating Konoha and expected trouble as Kushina's delivery approached.
• Kushina gave birth to a boy named Naruto, but Obito killed Biwako Sarutobi and Taji and seized the newborn.
• Minato rescued Naruto from Obito's explosive trap, while Obito abducted Kushina and extracted the Nine-Tails.
• Obito placed the Nine-Tails under his control and ordered it to destroy Konoha, but Minato rescued Kushina from its attack.
• As Obito led the Nine-Tails toward Konoha, a masked figure appeared and declared that he would stop him.

Rin confronted Obito and used Tetsuya’s techniques to injure him, but he escaped after Minato returned to the battlefield. Obito then summoned the Nine-Tails into Konoha, beginning its attack on the village.

• Rin attacked Obito with Water Release and used a spinning Protective Water Formation Wall to shred his arm when he tried to strike her.
• Obito replaced his injured arm with a White Zetsu limb, then used a fireball to stop Rin from revealing his Mangekyō ability to Minato.
• Obito escaped through the mist, and Rin vanished before Minato could learn who she was.
• The Nine-Tails reached Konoha, while Hiruzen learned that Biwako had been killed and that the village was under attack.
• Obito summoned the Nine-Tails inside Konoha, and it began destroying buildings as the village’s ninja rushed to fight it.

Minato redirected the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb and fought Obito, whom Rin exposed as a rogue Uchiha rather than Madara Uchiha. As Rin faced Obito alone and Minato returned to confront the Nine-Tails, Tetsuya noticed Obito had released his control of the beast, apparently hoping it would destroy Konoha on its own.

• Minato used Flying Thunder God: Guiding Thunder to send the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb to an uninhabited area outside Konoha.
• Obito tried to pull Minato into the Kamui Dimension, but Minato escaped and identified Obito as Madara Uchiha.
• Rin revealed that Obito was a rogue Uchiha and explained how his intangibility and Nine-Tails control worked.
• Rin stayed to fight Obito while Minato used Flying Thunder God to return to the village and stop the Nine-Tails.
• Tetsuya saw that the Sharingan markings had vanished from the Nine-Tails' eyes and suspected Obito had abandoned his control so the beast would attack Konoha.