Chapter Summaries

After Konohamaru left, Naruto broke down over the neglected scarf his mother had knitted him, and his anger at Konoha’s leaders surged. The Sky Screen ended as people across the Five Great Nations understood why Naruto had turned against the old order, while Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, and Jiraiya discussed trying to make amends.

• Konohamaru left the rooftop, and Sasuke gave Naruto space after Naruto said he wanted to be alone.
• Naruto clutched his mother’s ruined scarf and erupted in grief and fury over Konoha’s neglect of his parents’ keepsakes and sacrifices.
• The Sky Screen faded, and people across the Five Great Nations linked the scarf to Naruto’s anger and ruthless reforms.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi admitted that he had stored Minato and Kushina’s belongings away without realizing the scarf was among them.
• Tsunade told Hiruzen Sarutobi that Naruto’s resentment had already taken root, while Jiraiya urged him to make sincere amends.

Hiruzen Sarutobi regretted enabling Danzo, while Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Hiruzen considered the asura chakra inside Naruto and its influence on his compassion. Tsunade then proposed that the Sage of Six Paths had arranged the Shinobi World's thousand-year cycle of wars, and Jiraiya concluded that Naruto's reconciliation with Sasuke could finally end it.

• Tsunade told Hiruzen that his indulgence of Danzo had made him responsible for the damage to his reputation and Konoha's tragedies.
• Jiraiya raised the problem of the asura chakra inside Naruto, and Tsunade said no one could remove or control it.
• Hiruzen realized Naruto's compassion might eventually lead him to forgive Hiruzen, so long as the asura chakra remained.
• Tsunade suggested that the Sage of Six Paths might have arranged the Shinobi World's thousand years of warfare through the repeated conflict between Asura and Indra's reincarnations.
• Hiruzen agreed that Madara and Hashirama, like Naruto and Sasuke, were paired rivals whose conflict could perpetuate the cycle.
• Jiraiya said Naruto's reconciliation with Sasuke could end the fated conflict and bring lasting peace.

Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Hiruzen Sarutobi feared that the Sage of Six Paths had orchestrated a thousand years of conflict, then turned to the threats posed by Obito Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, and Black Zetsu. They resolved to watch Nagato and protect the Rinnegan, while the discussion ended as they returned to the latest upheaval in the Shinobi World.

• Tsunade questioned whether the Sage of Six Paths had deliberately allowed a thousand years of war, and Jiraiya ordered everyone to stop investigating the possibility.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi shifted the discussion to Obito Uchiha, and Tsunade insisted that Obito must die for causing Minato and Kushina's deaths.
• Hiruzen warned that Madara Uchiha's resurrection could be an even greater threat, while Tsunade said the future was too unpredictable to assess.
• Jiraiya reasoned that Black Zetsu would avoid resurrecting Madara now that the Eye of the Moon Plan and its true purpose had been exposed.
• Hiruzen identified Nagato's Rinnegan as the key to preventing Madara's return, and Jiraiya promised to warn Nagato and help protect it.

Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Hiruzen Sarutobi discussed the Hyuga Clan’s newly revealed potential and agreed to let it handle its own affairs unless it needed the village’s help. At the Hyuga estate, Hiashi worried that the Lunar Otsutsuki would target Hinata and Hanabi, then found hope in the possibility that their internal civil war had not yet ended.

• Tsunade raised the Hyuga Clan as the village’s immediate concern, and Hiruzen Sarutobi said the village should let Hiashi handle the matter unless he asked for help.
• Hiashi reassured Hinata and Hanabi that he would protect them, then reflected on their potential to awaken the Tenseigan.
• Hiashi feared the Lunar Otsutsuki might invade early and steal his daughters’ eyes after learning what the Sky Screen revealed.
• Hiashi realized the Sky Screen had not revealed when the Lunar Otsutsuki civil war occurred, so the Main Family and Branch Family might still be fighting.
• Hiashi hoped the lunar factions would destroy each other, especially that Otsutsuki Toneri would die before threatening the Hyuga Clan.

After the Sky Screen revealed their futures, Sakura resolved to become stronger, Sasuke struggled with the knowledge that he would marry her, and Naruto learned that Obito had killed his parents. Watching the children, Kakashi mourned Obito’s choices and wondered how his former friend had become so consumed by hatred.

• Hiashi decided that the Hyuga Clan would maintain the strictest defenses despite his hopes about conflict among the Otsutsuki.
• Sakura was inspired by her future self’s bravery and vowed to train hard, protect her comrades, and defend Konoha.
• Sasuke secretly watched Sakura as he grappled with learning that they would marry and build a family together.
• Naruto joked in distress that Sakura had become his sister-in-law, then vowed to grow strong enough to find Obito, whom he learned had killed his parents.
• Kakashi watched the children and wondered why Obito had turned against Konoha, Minato, and the people he once cared about.

After the Sky Screen exposed Obito's plans and Black Zetsu's deception, Obito abandoned his shattered dream and fled into the Kamui Dimension. Black Zetsu realized his schemes had collapsed, leaving him isolated and unsure how to recover the Rinnegan or resurrect Madara.

• Obito despaired after learning that the Eye of the Moon Plan was a false dream meant to resurrect Kaguya and swore revenge on Black Zetsu.
• Obito fled into the Kamui Dimension, hiding from the Shinobi World and facing an uncertain future.
• Black Zetsu panicked because Obito knew he had been manipulated and Nagato was now on guard against losing the Rinnegan.
• Black Zetsu considered resurrecting Madara but feared Madara would learn the truth and kill him.

Nagato and Konan prepared to defend the Rinnegan while the Sky Screen’s revelations stirred fear and debate across the shinobi world. As Hiashi strengthened security around the Hyuga Clan Compound, Orochimaru infiltrated it and reached Hanabi Hyuga’s room to pursue the Tenseigan.

• Nagato told Konan to destroy the Rinnegan if they could no longer keep it from Black Zetsu and Obito.
• The Fourth Raikage A raged over Kumogakure’s lost chance to obtain Hinata Hyuga, while the other great villages discussed the Tenseigan’s secrets.
• Hiashi reinforced the Hyuga Clan Compound and asked Tsunade to assign Konoha Anbu to guard its perimeter.
• Orochimaru slipped past the Hyuga patrols and reached the door to Hanabi Hyuga’s room, intending to study her Byakugan and awaken the Tenseigan.

Orochimaru infiltrated the Hyuga Clan Compound to steal a Byakugan, escaped after drawing the defenders away, and left a Main Family ninja gravely injured without both eyes. Tsunade and Jiraiya ordered heightened security, while the chapter ended with them recognizing Konoha’s aging barrier system as the underlying weakness.

• Orochimaru attacked near Hanabi’s room, prompting Hiashi and the Hyuga guards to surround him as Konoha Anbu rushed to help.
• Orochimaru used a secret technique clone to distract the defenders and escaped before Tsunade and Jiraiya arrived.
• Tsunade noticed something was wrong, and Hiashi ordered a search of the Main Family after Jiraiya suspected Orochimaru had used the attack as a diversion.
• The Hyuga discovered a young Main Family ninja gravely injured with both Byakugan gouged out, and Hiashi reacted with fury and shame.
• Tsunade ordered the incident kept secret and the compound placed under heightened security, while Jiraiya warned that Orochimaru would investigate the stolen Byakugan.
• Tsunade and Jiraiya left after the compound was secured, recognizing that Konoha’s aging barrier-based warning system had allowed Orochimaru to infiltrate and escape.

Tsunade and Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered a sweeping overhaul of Konoha’s barriers after Orochimaru infiltrated the village and stole two Byakugan, with the Sarutobi Clan forced to pay the enormous cost. Orochimaru began studying the eyes and anticipated the Lunar Ōtsutsuki’s arrival, while Nagato and Konan rebuilt the Land of Rain during a fragile period of peace.

• Tsunade and Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to replace Konoha’s barriers, and Hiruzen accepted the Sarutobi Clan’s responsibility for the overhaul costs.
• Konoha’s High Command began preparations for a comprehensive security upgrade as Orochimaru escaped with two Byakugan from the Hyuga Main Family.
• Orochimaru resolved to uncover the Byakugan’s secrets and eagerly awaited the Ōtsutsuki on the moon, hoping to exploit their arrival for research.
• Nagato and Konan used Konoha’s aid to rebuild the Land of Rain after Nagato abandoned his plans to control the Shinobi World.
• Konoha grew lively after the Sky Screen revealed Naruto’s future vision of ending wars and making Konoha a beacon of peace.

A masked ninja stopped an attacker from killing Sakura Haruno as she walked home with Kizashi Haruno and Mebuki Haruno. Under questioning, the attacker revealed that he targeted Sakura to prevent Sasuke Uchiha's child from becoming Hokage, leaving the Anbu and the Haruno family stunned.

• Sakura Haruno walked home with Kizashi Haruno and Mebuki Haruno, unaware that an attacker was waiting in the shadows.
• The attacker launched a sudden, lethal strike at Sakura, but a masked ninja blocked it and subdued him.
• Kizashi Haruno and Sakura thanked the masked ninja as Konoha Anbu arrived and sealed off the street.
• The Masked Man questioned the attacker, who confessed that he wanted to prevent Sasuke Uchiha's future child from becoming Hokage.
• The attacker claimed Sakura's marriage to Sasuke and her connections would help their child claim the position, shocking everyone present.

A masked ninja stopped an assassination attempt on young Sakura, and the attacker revealed he had acted for Danzo to destroy the Uchiha bloodline. The villagers recognized the masked protector as Uchiha Itachi and blamed Danzo, while Itachi disappeared into the night.

• Kizashi Haruno realized Sakura had been targeted because her future marriage to Sasuke could preserve the Uchiha bloodline, and Sakura hid fearfully behind her parents.
• The Anbu Captain demanded that the masked ninja identify himself, but the ninja asked whether Danzo had ordered the assassination.
• The captured attacker praised Danzo and declared that the Uchiha should be wiped out, alarming the Anbu with his public accusations.
• The masked ninja looked at Sakura, revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan, and vanished as a flock of black crows.
• A villager identified the masked protector as Uchiha Itachi, and the crowd praised his protection of Sakura while condemning Danzo.

After Danzo’s extremist remnants tried to assassinate Sakura, the attack spread outrage through Konoha and enraged Tsunade, Sasuke, and Naruto. The village’s leaders recognized that Danzo’s faction still threatened Konoha, and Tsunade vowed to punish those responsible.

• Sakura and her parents hurried home after the assassination attempt, while an Anbu Captain reported the attack and Itachi’s intervention to Tsunade.
• News of the attempt spread through Konoha, and villagers condemned Danzo’s remnants for targeting Sakura because of her future connection to the Uchiha.
• Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Jiraiya discussed the lingering danger of Danzo’s faction and the darkness that the Sky Screen could not change.
• Sasuke heard what happened to Sakura and erupted in fury, while Naruto demanded that Tsunade punish everyone involved.
• Tsunade roared against Danzo and his followers, overcome with rage over their attempt to kill an innocent child.

Tsunade and Jiraiya demanded a merciless purge of Danzo’s followers, but Hiruzen Sarutobi told them to wait because he expected Uchiha Itachi to act that night. Konoha lowered its defenses, leaving the three leaders to await the outcome of Itachi’s planned purge.

• Tsunade and Jiraiya confronted Hiruzen Sarutobi and threatened to execute everyone involved in the attempt on Sakura.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered Tsunade to ease Anbu vigilance and said they should wait for news.
• Tsunade realized Hiruzen Sarutobi expected Uchiha Itachi to attack Danzo’s remnants that night, and Jiraiya understood as well.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi explained that Itachi would not tolerate threats to Sasuke and Sakura or the Uchiha’s future.
• Tsunade reduced Konoha’s patrols and withdrew most Anbu from fixed posts.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, and Jiraiya waited in the Hokage Building office for the night’s outcome.

Uchiha Itachi confronted Danzo in his cell and questioned him about his persecution of the Uchiha Clan. After extracting Danzo’s hidden memories with Genjutsu, Itachi left him terrified and warning that harming Danzo’s followers would make him a traitor to Konoha.

• Naruto rushed to the Hokage Building demanding justice for Sakura, but Tsunade threw him out of the office.
• Uchiha Itachi entered Danzo’s cell after the Anbu guards had withdrawn, and Danzo realized Konoha’s leaders had left him unprotected.
• Itachi asked why Danzo targeted the Uchiha, and Danzo insisted they were dangerous and should never lead Konoha.
• Itachi challenged Danzo’s prejudice, then used his Mangekyō Sharingan and Genjutsu to seize the secrets and identities of Danzo’s followers.
• Danzo panicked and warned Itachi that harming Konoha’s elite agents would make him a traitor.

Uchiha Itachi killed Shimura Danzō and wiped out the remaining members of Danzo's faction in a single night to protect Sasuke and Sakura. By morning, Tsunade and Hiruzen Sarutobi concealed the purge, while Tsunade sent Jiraiya to tell Sasuke what his older brother had done.

• Uchiha Itachi killed Shimura Danzō and used his secret list to hunt down and eliminate the remaining members of Danzo's faction and their households.
• Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Hiruzen Sarutobi reviewed the purge's death tally after Konoha awoke unaware of what had happened.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi ordered the tally destroyed and decided that Konoha would claim Shimura Danzō had taken his own life out of shame and fear of punishment.
• Tsunade acknowledged that Itachi's actions had removed a threat to Sasuke and Sakura, despite their cruelty.
• Tsunade told Jiraiya to explain to Sasuke that Uchiha Itachi had killed Danzo, then Jiraiya asked how Sakura was faring.

Tsunade made Sakura her personal disciple and ordered elite guards to protect her after Danzo's reported suicide. Sasuke apologized to Sakura and promised that the danger would not happen again, while Naruto noticed Hinata secretly watching him.

• Tsunade ordered elite Anbu protection for Sakura and formally took her as her personal disciple.
• Konoha celebrated Danzo's reported death, while Sasuke privately remembered that Itachi had killed Danzo and purged his allies.
• Naruto celebrated Danzo's death without knowing the truth, and Sasuke remained troubled by the night's events.
• Sasuke apologized to Sakura for the assassination attempt, and Sakura told him Tsunade would train her.
• Sasuke tapped Sakura's forehead and said it would be the last time she was put in danger.
• Naruto noticed Hinata watching him from behind a tree, and she blushed and hid.

The Sky Screen revealed that a Primordial Giant Turtle assembled the Shinobi World’s landmass by carrying and placing islands. It then showed Kaguya Otsutsuki disposing of a giant beast and worrying that it was not enough, before she noticed something hidden in the grass and flew away.

• The Sky Screen lit up again, drawing the Shinobi World’s attention and sparking speculation about the future and ancient history.
• The broadcast showed a Primordial Giant Turtle carrying islands across the ocean and fitting them together to form the Shinobi World’s landmass.
• Kaguya Otsutsuki used a spatial opening to remove a dead giant beast and said that it was not enough.
• Kaguya looked toward the horizon with concern, then fixed her gaze on a patch of thick grass.
• Kaguya withdrew her gaze and flew away, and the grass began moving after her presence faded.

The Sky Screen showed the Great Toad Sage, White Snake Sage, and Slug Sage as tiny creatures who supposedly encountered Kaguya Otsutsuki in ancient times, prompting the shinobi world to question what they knew and what Kaguya feared. Orochimaru became obsessed with learning their secrets to achieve immortality, while the sages denied the scene had ever happened.

• Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Jiraiya recognized the frightened toad, white snake, and slug as the sages of the Three Great Sage Lands.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya concluded that the sages had concealed their knowledge of Kaguya Otsutsuki and ancient history.
• Jiraiya wondered whether an enemy beyond the heavens frightened Kaguya, but Tsunade rejected the idea that the Celestial Dragons were that threat.
• Orochimaru saw the sages' ancient survival as a possible path to immortality and became determined to uncover their secrets.
• The Great Toad Sage, White Snake Sage, and Slug Sage watched the Sky Screen and realized it depicted events that had never happened.

After witnessing Kaguya slaughter powerful creatures, Gamamaru vowed to find and guide a chosen one who could defeat her and save the world. Katsuyu feared the plan, while White Snake rejected it and declared its ambition to become an Otsutsuki and replace Kaguya.

• Katsuyu, Gamamaru, and White Snake recovered from the terror of seeing Kaguya kill powerful creatures, and White Snake warned that Kaguya might kill them if they grew stronger.
• Gamamaru said they had to defeat Kaguya, explaining that she was draining the world's natural energy and feeding living creatures to the God Tree.
• Gamamaru proposed that they wait for and guide a chosen one capable of overthrowing Kaguya, asking Katsuyu and White Snake to help him.
• White Snake refused to support Gamamaru and declared that it would train to become a dragon, become an Otsutsuki, and replace Kaguya.
• White Snake mocked Gamamaru for his plan to support someone else and insisted that it aimed for the pinnacle.

Katsuyu, White Snake, and Gamamaru chose separate paths: peace, ambition, and guiding destiny. As the shinobi world identified them as the sages of the three great summoning sanctuaries, Hiruzen Sarutobi questioned whether Jiraiya’s true allegiance lay with Konoha or Mount Myōboku, leaving Jiraiya confused.

• White Snake rejected Gamamaru’s warnings, while Katsuyu declined to join him and said she only wanted to live peacefully.
• White Snake and Katsuyu departed, leaving Gamamaru alone as their three lineages went separate ways.
• The shinobi world recognized the trio as the founders of Ryūchi Cave, Shikkotsu Forest, and Mount Myōboku, and speculated that Gamamaru had guided the Sage of Six Paths.
• In Konoha’s Hokage Office, Jiraiya praised the Great Toad Sage for guiding him, while Tsunade reflected on how the three sages’ ancient natures endured.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Jiraiya whether he was a ninja of Mount Myōboku or Konoha, and Jiraiya insisted he had always belonged to Konoha without understanding Hiruzen’s concern.