Chapter Summaries

Naruto used a Wood Clone and the voices of captured Root operatives to trick Shimura Danzō into opening his door, then attacked him. The chapter left Naruto’s fingers hooked into Danzō’s right eye socket as Danzō screamed in pain.

• Naruto trapped Aburame Torune and Yamanaka Fū with a Wood Clone, sealed their Cursed Tongue Eradication Seals, and erased their memories.
• Naruto spared Torune and Fū, loosened their restraints, and imitated Fū’s voice to lure Shimura Danzō to the door.
• Danzō suspected the voice outside and sent a Wind Blade through the door, but Naruto blocked it with his Ice Sword.
• Danzō saw Naruto’s fox mask and Ice Release sword, then decided to kill him after exposing the Sharingan on his right arm.
• Naruto spatially jumped onto the fallen door and drove his chakra-coated fingers into Danzō’s right eye socket.

Naruto stole and sealed Shisui’s Mangekyō Sharingan from Danzo, then fatally impaled him with an ice blade. As Danzo’s body was destroyed, he invoked Izanagi to escape death.

• Naruto gouged Shisui’s Mangekyō Sharingan from Danzo’s right eye and sealed it in a scroll.
• Naruto used Flying Thunder God to evade Danzo and prepared to kill him, while Danzo tried to identify his attacker.
• An ice blade pierced Danzo’s chest and erupted into spikes that tore through his organs and body.
• Danzo endured the wounds and called upon Izanagi, determined not to die before becoming Hokage.

Naruto discovered that Danzo’s Izanagi restored his right eye even though Naruto had sealed the original, and attacked again to take it back. Meanwhile, Orochimaru revealed himself, seized Third as a hostage, and the arena fell under a mass genjutsu.

• Danzo revived through Izanagi with his right eye and body restored, while Naruto found the stolen eye still inside his sealing scroll.
• Danzo attacked Naruto with Wood Release: Violent Spear Tree, but Naruto’s Spiraling Ring annihilated the wooden assault.
• Naruto sent four wood clones after Danzo to seize his restored eye, and Danzo countered with Wind Release: Sexy~ Sun Bro (Vacuum Great Sphere).
• Gaara lost control of Shukaku’s chakra during his fight with Naruto’s shadow clone, while Orochimaru used the commotion to reveal himself and take Third hostage.
• Orochimaru brought Third onto the arena roof, and Magic Illusion: Temple of Nirvana Technique put most spectators and several ninja to sleep.

The Konoha Crush Plan began as Otogakure and Sunagakure forces attacked the village during the Chunin Exam, while Orochimaru trapped the Third Hokage on the rooftop. Konoha's defenders fought to protect civilians and the Hokage as a giant summon advanced on the village walls.

• Might Guy, Kakashi, and Sakura broke free of the feather genjutsu and helped Konoha's ninja and civilians recover.
• Otogakure ninja and disguised Sunagakure forces launched a coordinated assault, while Konoha's jonin and awakened younger ninja organized a defense.
• Naruto's shadow clone knocked Gaara down, then Naruto went to protect Hinata and the others while another clone guarded Kazahana Koyuki.
• Orochimaru revealed himself on the rooftop, and the Sound Four trapped him and the Third Hokage inside the Four Violet Flames Formation, burning an ANBU who tried to enter.
• Elite Sunagakure ninja summoned a Three-Headed Giant Snake to attack Konoha's walls, while Gekko Hayate faced Baki to protect Genma Shiranui.

Kakashi and Might Guy faced Kabuto and three Sound Ninja while Hiashi used Sunagakure’s invasion as cover for his purge of the Hyuga elders. On the rooftop, Orochimaru wounded his own hand and released the Third, then admitted that he had an objective, leaving its nature unclear.

• Kabuto and three Sound Ninja blocked Kakashi and Might Guy from reaching the rooftop, and Kakashi recognized that the masked ANBU was not who he claimed to be.
• Hiashi ordered the Hyuga Branch Family to reinforce the Third, then blamed Sunagakure infiltrators for the deaths of the elders he and Neji had killed.
• Hiashi rallied the Hyuga clan to search for Sand Ninja and framed the invasion as a chance to defend their compound and Byakugan.
• Orochimaru stabbed his own hand, released the Third, and watched Naruto lead the rookies in resisting the attackers.
• The Third questioned Orochimaru’s motives, and Orochimaru agreed that he had an objective without revealing what it was.

Orochimaru explained that he wanted to force change in Konoha through chaos, prompting Hiruzen to resolve to stop him. On the battlefield, Gaara charged Naruto while Temari blocked Shikamaru from helping, and Shikamaru agreed to fight her seriously.

• Orochimaru removed the Fourth Kazekage's hat and told Hiruzen he wanted to see whether Konoha's destruction would make the village change or leave it with a final burst of brilliance.
• Hiruzen condemned Orochimaru for treating the village and its people like toys and test subjects, then vowed to end his twisted curiosity.
• Gaara, further overtaken by Shukaku, defeated Genma Shiranui and charged at Naruto, who turned to meet him head-on.
• Shikamaru tried to use the Shadow Imitation Technique to create an opening for Naruto, but Temari's gust of wind disrupted it.
• Temari challenged Shikamaru to fight her without holding back, and he accepted as they prepared to begin their rematch.

Naruto grievously wounded Danzo, stole his newly restored Mangekyō Sharingan, and escaped when Danzo activated the Reverse Four Symbols Seal. Danzo then appeared again in the hollow left by the sealing technique.

• Naruto used Wood Release: Cutting Sprigs to impale Danzo, and his Shadow Clone removed Danzo’s right Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Danzo activated Izanagi again, restoring his body and the eye, but Naruto let the technique take effect.
• Danzo tore open his clothes and activated the Reverse Four Symbols Seal to destroy himself and Naruto.
• Naruto used the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape to the hall, where Aburame Torune and Yamanaka Fū were still alive.
• Shimura Danzō appeared from the hollow created by the Reverse Four Symbols Seal.

Naruto stopped Danzo from activating the Reverse Four Symbols Seal again, took his Sharingan, and killed him before leaving to check on Karin and Big Yellow. In Konoha, Gamabunta arrived to confront the rampaging Three-Headed Brown Giant Snake.

• Danzo used Izanagi to return after the Reverse Four Symbols Seal had seemingly erased him, then tried to activate the seal again when he saw Naruto.
• Naruto gouged out Danzo’s restored Sharingan and used the Evil Sealing Method to destroy the emerging seal formula.
• Naruto stabbed Danzo, refused to reveal his identity, and left a Shadow Clone behind before heading home to check on Karin and Big Yellow.
• The Three-Headed Brown Giant Snake rampaged through Konoha as the village’s attacks failed to stop it.
• Gamabunta descended onto the snake’s central head.

Jiraiya arrived at Konoha’s besieged battlefield in a theatrical costume, pinned the three-headed giant snake with Gamabunta, Gamaken, and Gamahiro, and lifted the defenders’ spirits. As he confronted the crisis, the resurrected Hashirama and Tobirama learned Jiraiya’s age and heard that Tsunade still looked young, leaving Hashirama delighted by news of his granddaughter.

• Gamabunta, Gamaken, and Gamahiro pinned the three-headed giant snake with their weapons.
• Jiraiya announced his entrance in theatrical fashion, startling both sides of the battle before his arrival encouraged Konoha’s defenders.
• Jiraiya recalled that he had learned theatrical tricks and bought his costume while trying to find a way to grow closer to Naruto.
• Hashirama and Tobirama noticed Jiraiya, and Hiruzen told them that Jiraiya was fifty-one.
• Hiruzen explained that Tsunade’s Yin Seal had preserved her youthful appearance, and Hashirama happily celebrated his granddaughter’s well-being.

Naruto's Wood Clone raced toward the rooftop where the former Hokage confronted Orochimaru, prompting questions about Naruto's identity and abilities. After Hashirama guessed Naruto might be Tsunade's child, the clone dispelled itself, and the real Naruto arrived with Flying Thunder God to catch its Wooden Sword.

• Naruto's Wood Clone led Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba, and Neji through the battlefield toward the Four Violet Flames Formation, while Hiruzen identified him as Naruto Uzumaki.
• Hashirama and Tobirama discussed Naruto's Uzumaki heritage, and Orochimaru taunted Hiruzen for failing to protect him.
• Tobirama sensed that the Naruto below was a clone, and Hashirama recognized it as a Wood Clone.
• Hashirama speculated that Naruto might be Tsunade's child because he had blond hair and Wood Release.
• Naruto's Wood Clone dispelled itself, and the real Naruto used Flying Thunder God to catch its Wooden Sword.

Orochimaru taunted Naruto with news about his parents, then attacked Jiraiya by recounting Naruto’s lonely childhood and the times Jiraiya had failed to support people who needed him. The chapter ended with Orochimaru mocking Jiraiya for being unable to get past two girls to visit Naruto.

• Orochimaru told Naruto that he knew who Naruto’s parents were.
• Jiraiya arrived in Sage Mode and ordered Orochimaru to stop, but Orochimaru mocked him for never visiting Naruto.
• Orochimaru described Naruto’s mistreatment in Konoha and accused Jiraiya of abandoning him to a miserable childhood.
• Orochimaru berated Jiraiya for failing to support Tsunade’s medical-ninja proposal, while Dan Katō had stood by her.
• Orochimaru recalled Jiraiya’s absence during Kushina’s childbirth and the Nine-Tails’ attack, which led to deaths and devastation in Konoha.
• Orochimaru mocked Jiraiya for recently failing to get inside Naruto’s home with the ramen he had brought.

Orochimaru exposed Naruto's painful childhood and tried to turn him against Jiraiya, but Naruto's friends gathered around him in support. Naruto revealed that he knew Orochimaru could not resurrect the Fourth Hokage, ended their confrontation, and summoned a massive wooden golem.

• Orochimaru described Naruto's lonely childhood, leaving Jiraiya and the Third burdened by guilt.
• Ino, Hinata, Sasuke, Sakura, and the other young shinobi gathered around Naruto to show their support.
• Orochimaru offered to resurrect Naruto's mother if Naruto used his power to kill Jiraiya.
• Naruto identified Orochimaru's offer as Impure World Reincarnation and explained that the Fourth Hokage's soul was trapped in the Reaper's stomach.
• Naruto declared that their game was over and unleashed the Wood Release: Wood Golem Technique, raising a thirty-meter wooden humanoid in the arena.

Naruto fought Orochimaru’s reanimated Hokage with Wood Release while Jiraiya and the Third Hokage faced their own opponents. Naruto defeated and sealed the reanimated Hashirama, while the Third struggled against Tobirama and Mito, and Jiraiya gained the upper hand over Orochimaru and Rasa.

• Naruto restrained Gaara with Wood Release, then used his wood golem to break the Four Violet Flames Formation and battle the reanimated Hashirama’s smaller wood golem.
• Ino led Hinata and the others away as Orochimaru summoned Rasa, Mito Uzumaki, and Kushina Uzumaki; Rasa targeted Jiraiya, while Mito and Tobirama attacked the Third Hokage.
• Naruto’s Armored Wood Golem cut the reanimated Hashirama’s golem in half with a wind-coated wooden blade, and Naruto bound Hashirama with a sealing scroll and sealed him away.
• The Third Hokage fought Tobirama and Mito with Enma but suffered several wounds as their attacks wore him down.
• Jiraiya entered Sage Mode and fought Orochimaru and Rasa, overwhelming both with his enhanced abilities and Sage Arts.

Naruto faced Kushina Uzumaki after Orochimaru summoned her to distract him, and she urged him to become Hokage. Naruto helped her release herself from Impure World Reincarnation, while Orochimaru lost control of her and Jiraiya seized the opening to attack.

• Naruto surveyed Konoha's widespread battles as its clans and young genin fought the invading Sound Ninja and Sand Ninja under Shikaku's direction.
• Kushina told Naruto she was happy to see him and urged him to become Hokage before closing her eyes and waiting for release.
• When Kushina did not begin to disappear, Naruto realized she was reluctant to part from him and guided her through the hand seals for Impure World Reincarnation: Release.
• Orochimaru felt his control over Kushina disappear, and Jiraiya attacked him with Sage Art: Goemon.
• Rasa used Gaara's remaining sand to shield Orochimaru from Jiraiya's flames.

Rasa recovered his gold dust and joined Orochimaru in facing Jiraiya’s powerful Sage Art attack. Meanwhile, Naruto sent Kushina to protect Karin behind Kage Rock and moved to stop Baki from taking the sleeping Gaara.

• Rasa complained to Orochimaru about his missing gold dust, and Orochimaru returned the sealing scroll containing it.
• Rasa summoned his gold dust and formed a massive cube as Jiraiya charged with a senjutsu-infused Rasengan.
• Naruto noticed Baki freeing Gaara from the Wood Locking Technique and decided to stop him.
• Naruto asked Kushina to go to Karin behind Kage Rock, and she agreed to protect her.
• Baki freed Gaara, but Naruto appeared before him with his Wooden Sword and told him to sleep.

Naruto captured Gaara and marked Temari with the Flying Thunder God technique while his wood golem attacked the invading forces. Hiruzen sealed Tobirama, prompting Orochimaru and Rasa to prepare to retreat, but Naruto appeared beside Rasa as he searched for Gaara.

• Naruto freed Temari, placed a Flying Thunder God Mark on her neck, and returned to the wood golem, unaware that Gaara also bore a mark.
• Hiruzen trapped Tobirama in an Adamantine Prison Wall and destroyed him with the Five Release: Great Combo Technique.
• Naruto's wooden roots and sealing runes restrained and sealed Tobirama before Orochimaru could regain control.
• Orochimaru judged the battle unwinnable and ordered Rasa to prepare to retreat.
• Rasa agreed and searched for Gaara, but Naruto appeared beside him and asked what he was thinking about.

Naruto captured Rasa and defeated Orochimaru, bringing the Konoha Crush Plan to an end. After the battle, he reunited with Jiraiya and praised his outfit.

• Naruto ambushed Rasa with a sealing blade and imprisoned him in a Wooden Coffin.
• Orochimaru summoned snakes and charged Jiraiya, but Naruto's Divine Vacuum Attack crushed the swarm and overwhelmed Orochimaru.
• A giant white-scaled snake spat Orochimaru out, and Naruto sealed him in a Wooden Coffin.
• Jiraiya approached Naruto after the fighting ended, and Naruto called him "Jiraiya, sir" and complimented his outfit.
• Jiraiya proudly explained his theatrical outfit and laughed with relief and delight.

After the attack on Konoha ended, the Third collapsed from the strain of fighting, and Jiraiya rushed him to medical care. Naruto secured Mito Uzumaki and checked on the village before Jiraiya summoned him to Konoha Hospital for an urgent meeting.

• The Third sat down exhausted after Mito Uzumaki was freed, and Jiraiya called for the medical team when he saw how dangerously unwell his teacher was.
• Naruto sealed Mito Uzumaki in a scroll, and Konoha's forces spent over an hour clearing out the remaining enemies.
• Naruto caught Temari and her brothers, but Kankuro escaped with Gaara, who bore Naruto's Flying Thunder God mark.
• Naruto discussed the Third's condition and his plans with the Nine-Tails, then spoke with Neji, who confirmed that the Hyuga patrols had found no hidden enemies.
• Neji relayed Jiraiya's summons, and Naruto hurried to Konoha Hospital.

After Konoha’s battle left the village devastated, Jiraiya asked Naruto to use Wood Release to help rebuild it. Naruto agreed but insisted the debris be cleared and the ground made safe first, then made clear he would not become Hokage until Shikamaru could serve as his assistant.

• Genma Shiranui led Naruto through the crowded hospital to Jiraiya’s temporary command office.
• Naruto passed Sakura and Ino as they treated wounded people alongside the hospital staff.
• Jiraiya asked Naruto to use Wood Release to rebuild Konoha, and Naruto agreed while warning that debris had to be cleared and the ground prepared first.
• Jiraiya ordered Genma to have patrol squads and ninja skilled in Earth Release and Taijutsu clear and prepare the reconstruction sites.
• Jiraiya suggested Konoha’s future might be entrusted to Naruto, but Naruto said he would not become Hokage until Shikamaru could serve as his assistant.

Naruto explained why he had chosen to help Konoha rebuild: he wanted to expose Danzo’s corruption and prove to Hiruzen that the village could grow without his compromises. He revealed that he had recognized Asura, who had been influencing his judgment.

• The Nine-Tails questioned why Naruto had agreed to help rebuild Konoha after its destruction.
• Naruto distinguished Konoha’s misled residents from Danzo and Root, whom he blamed for the village’s deeper evils, and criticized Hiruzen for enabling them.
• Naruto said he would make Hiruzen witness Konoha rebuilding without sacrificing innocents, so that Hiruzen’s beliefs and methods would be disproven before his death.
• Naruto addressed the Nine-Tails as Asura, causing the mental space and the Nine-Tails’ form to vanish as Asura appeared.
• Asura asked when Naruto had recognized him, and Naruto answered that he knew from the moment Asura tried to influence his judgment.