Chapter Summaries

Shinichi summoned Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju with Impure World Reincarnation, then explained how Madara Uchiha had caused Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki’s deaths. As Tobirama challenged Shinichi’s criticism, Shinichi revealed his Rinnegan and overwhelmed everyone with its presence.

• Shinichi used Impure World Reincarnation on two White Zetsu, reviving Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.
• Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju broke free of the jutsu’s control and asked Shinichi why he had summoned them.
• Shinichi introduced Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki and told Hashirama Senju that Madara Uchiha had orchestrated their deaths.
• Tobirama Senju blamed Hashirama Senju’s leniency toward the Uchiha, and Shinichi rebuked him for his own actions.
• Tobirama Senju confronted Shinichi, who revealed his Rinnegan and filled those present with fear.

Shinichi revealed that he could use both the Rinnegan and Mangekyō Sharingan, then explained to Tobirama why he held him responsible for the actions of his successors. He began telling the story of Naruto’s unhappy childhood, leaving Minato and his wife to realize whom he meant.

• Shinichi displayed his Rinnegan and Mangekyō Sharingan, shocking Hashirama, Tobirama, and the others.
• Shinichi said he respected Hashirama but disliked Tobirama for his past actions and the legacy he left behind.
• Tobirama demanded to know why Shinichi targeted him, and Shinichi explained that he blamed Tobirama’s successors for their conduct in Konoha.
• Shinichi began recounting the story of an orphaned boy born as the Nine-Tails’ jinchūriki, and Minato and his wife recognized Naruto.

Shinichi described Naruto’s miserable childhood to Minato, Kushina, Hashirama, and Tobirama, leaving them grieving and furious over Konoha’s neglect. He then revealed that he had brought the First and Second Hokage back for a second purpose and began using the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.

• Shinichi recounted how Naruto had been shunned, starved, and bullied, shocking Minato and Kushina.
• Minato and Kushina grieved over Naruto’s suffering, while Tobirama blamed himself for choosing Hiruzen Sarutobi as his successor.
• Hashirama reproached Tobirama for Konoha’s treatment of the Fourth Hokage’s family, and Tobirama admitted responsibility.
• Shinichi criticized Tobirama’s judgment but eased his accusations after Hashirama asked him to.
• Shinichi said he had brought Hashirama and Tobirama back for two reasons, then revealed his Rinnegan and began the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.

Shinichi resurrected Minato and Kushina, then offered to bring Hashirama and Tobirama back to life if they supported Tsunade becoming Hokage. He made clear that he could force the change himself and would not tolerate anyone opposing him.

• Shinichi used the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique to resurrect Minato and Kushina, and the King of Hell fled when Shinichi confronted it.
• Hashirama and Tobirama were stunned that Shinichi had frightened away the King of Hell, while Orochimaru praised Shinichi as extraordinary.
• Minato and Kushina thanked Shinichi, who said he had brought them back so Naruto could have a complete family.
• Shinichi offered to resurrect Hashirama and Tobirama if they witnessed and supported Tsunade's rise to Hokage.
• Tobirama questioned why Shinichi needed their help, and Shinichi declared that he could remove Hiruzen himself and would kill anyone who opposed him.

Shinichi brought Minato and Kushina back to life but refused to let them return to Konoha, fearing they would disrupt his plans. Instead, he brought Naruto to meet his parents, leaving the family reunited in an emotional embrace.

• The First agreed not to act rashly, and Shinichi asked Orochimaru to show him and the Second around while keeping watch over them.
• Kushina and Minato asked to see Naruto, but Shinichi refused to take them to Konoha and promised to bring Naruto to them instead.
• Shinichi used Kamui to fetch Naruto from the Hatake Clan's training ground, where Naruto had been arguing with Sasuke.
• Shinichi introduced Naruto to Minato and Kushina, and Naruto awkwardly greeted his parents.
• Kushina embraced Naruto in tears and apologized, while Minato told him how hard his life had been.

Naruto reunited with Minato and Kushina, finally voicing the pain he had endured as a jinchūriki before finding comfort in their love. Kushina vowed to protect him from Konoha, while Minato and Kushina thanked Shinichi for caring for Naruto and bringing them back to life.

• Naruto broke down and told Minato and Kushina how hurt he was that they had died and made him a jinchūriki.
• Minato and Kushina each blamed themselves, but Naruto said he did not truly resent them and was happy to see them again.
• Shinichi reassured the family that they could live together, and Kushina promised she would never leave Naruto or let anyone hurt him.
• Minato thanked Shinichi for raising Naruto and resurrecting him and Kushina, while Kushina warmly teased Shinichi for following their example.

Obito discovered that Nagato and Konan had abandoned Akatsuki, then failed to find them because Shinichi had hidden them in one of Orochimaru’s underground hideouts. Meanwhile, Shinichi obtained Minato and Kushina’s biological information and gained a new gold talent trait.

• Obito found Danzo willing to ally against Shinichi, then discovered Nagato and Konan had left Amegakure and ordered Black Zetsu to search for them.
• Shinichi kept Nagato and Konan concealed in a protected underground hideout, and Obito and Black Zetsu found no trace of them after three days.
• Obito blamed Shinichi for Nagato’s disappearance, while Black Zetsu urged patience and secretly regarded Obito as another pawn.
• Orochimaru took the First Hokage and the Second Hokage around Konoha in disguise, then persuaded them to return and meet Shinichi.
• Shinichi asked Minato and Kushina for strands of hair, received system rewards for changing their fates, and extracted their biological information.
• Shinichi obtained the gold talent trait “little sun in the Reaper’s belly.”

Shinichi gained a powerful ability to devour and merge special powers, then revived Yahiko and reunited him with Nagato and Konan. He returned to Kushina and announced that Naruto and the other children would attend the Ninja Academy in person because Shinichi was teaching their class the next day.

• Shinichi realized his new Blood-Melting Power might let him absorb Tailed Beast power and become the Ten-Tails without the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
• Shinichi revived Yahiko with the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique, knocked him unconscious, and carried him to Nagato and Konan.
• Yahiko woke beside Nagato and Konan, and the three friends embraced in tears.
• Shinichi took Naruto from Kushina and insisted that he return to Konoha for school.
• Shinichi told Naruto, Kushina, and Minato that he was teaching at the Ninja Academy the next day and that Naruto needed to attend and excel in his studies.

Shinichi reassured Naruto that he would soon be reunited with Minato and Kushina, then began his first official day as a Ninja Academy teacher. The students greeted the famous Konoha hero with overwhelming excitement, leaving Shinichi to wonder how to handle his popularity.

• Shinichi told Naruto that he could live with Minato and Kushina again after they waited a few more days.
• Shinichi brought Naruto back to Konoha, and Naruto, Sasuke, and Neji attended the Academy in person for Shinichi’s first class.
• Sasuke rebuffed Sakura Haruno and Ino, while Naruto gave Hinata his snacks and declared that she was his favorite person, causing her to faint.
• Shikamaru, Choji, and Kiba Inuzuka discussed the new teacher before Shinichi entered and introduced himself.
• The students erupted into cheers when they recognized Shinichi as Konoha’s Hero, surprising him with their enthusiasm.

Uzuki Yugao joined Shinichi’s Ninja Academy class as his assistant after Kakashi arranged her transfer with the Third Hokage. Shinichi accepted her help and left most of the teaching to her, while his students gossiped about their relationships and bickered after class.

• Uzuki Yugao arrived at the Academy and introduced herself as Shinichi’s assistant, surprising Shinichi and the students.
• Yugao explained that she had asked Kakashi to request her transfer, and the Third Hokage had approved it.
• Shinichi realized Kakashi had likely misunderstood the situation and decided to beat him, unaware that Kakashi had already left on a long-term mission.
• Yugao looked hurt when Shinichi tried to dissuade her, so he accepted her as his assistant and let her handle the children’s lessons.
• After class, Sakura, Ino, and other girls speculated that Yugao liked Shinichi, while Sasuke warned them not to gossip about him.
• Kiba grew jealous of Naruto and Sasuke’s popularity, and Choji, Shino, and Shikamaru teased him until he angrily challenged them.

Shinichi took Nagato’s Rinnegan power with his new Blood-Melting Power, leaving Nagato with ordinary eyes and a cover story that he would recover in three days. He spent 1,000 points to convert a gold trait, gaining the potential to become a Super Ōtsutsuki once he obtained the Ten-Tails’ power.

• Nagato agreed to give Shinichi his Rinnegan, saying he valued Yahiko and Konan more than the eyes.
• Shinichi anesthetized Nagato and used Blood-Melting Power to drain the Rinnegan’s abilities, strengthening his own Rinnegan while Nagato’s eyes became ordinary.
• Shinichi returned Nagato to Konan and Yahiko, claiming Nagato would see again after three days, and received 900 system points for changing their fates.
• Shinichi spent 1,000 points to convert [Little Sun in the Reaper's Belly], unlocking Yin-Yang Release and Super Ōtsutsuki Power, which would activate once he obtained the Ten-Tails’ power.
• Shinichi resolved to gather the Tailed Beasts’ power and become strong enough to challenge the Ōtsutsuki Clan.

Shinichi visited Nonō, who kissed him after revealing her feelings, leaving him puzzled by what she meant. He then warned Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku that it was time to prepare for a coming operation, and Fugaku was left to wonder if he was ready to dance.

• Shinichi visited Nonō at the Konoha Orphanage and explained that he had come to escape visitors at home.
• Nonō told Shinichi he did not need to explain his relationship with Yugao, then kissed him and fled.
• Shinichi visited Hiashi, told him to notify Shikaku and the others, and said it was time to prepare for the show.
• Hiashi complained that Naruto was spending too much time with Hinata, and Shinichi told him to complain to Naruto's parents in a couple of days.
• Shinichi ate at Uchiha Fugaku's house and warned him it was time to haul in the net, asking if he was ready to dance.

Hatake Shinichi turned Konoha’s monthly council meeting into a public trial of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura. The gathering was left stunned when Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina revealed themselves.

• Hatake Shinichi told Hiruzen Sarutobi that the meeting venue had changed and led him to a gathering outside the Hokage Building.
• Shinichi announced that the gathering was a trial for Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura, drawing a crowd as Hiruzen and Danzō confronted him.
• Hiruzen demanded an explanation and threatened to declare Shinichi a rogue ninja, so Shinichi directed everyone’s attention to the black-robed figures.
• Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina removed their disguises, shocking the crowd.
• Uchiha Mikoto greeted Kushina, while Hiruzen stared in disbelief at Hashirama and Tobirama.

Shinichi revealed that the Fire Daimyo had removed Hiruzen Sarutobi as Hokage and appointed Tsunade as the Fifth Hokage. Hiruzen angrily called the appointment letter fake, while Shinichi challenged him to verify it.

• Hiruzen recognized Hashirama and Tobirama as reincarnated bodies and questioned Minato about his resurrection, but Minato stayed silent.
• Shinichi rebuked Hiruzen for interrogating Minato, and Hiruzen and the other members of the Konoha F4 accused Shinichi of threatening the village.
• Shinichi summoned Itachi and Shisui, and Shisui handed him a document.
• Shinichi displayed the Fire Daimyo's appointment letter removing Hiruzen and naming Tsunade the Fifth Hokage.
• Hiruzen denounced the letter as fake, and Shinichi told him to verify it at the Daimyo's Residence.

Shinichi presented evidence of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō's crimes, prompting Hashirama and Tobirama to judge them. Tobirama confirmed that the pair had also been involved in Nawaki's death, leaving Tsunade furious and shocked.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi accused Shinichi of manipulating the Daimyo, but Shinichi revealed a sealed scroll documenting Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō's crimes.
• Shinichi handed the scroll to Hashirama and Tobirama, saying he had made copies; both brothers promised not to shield the guilty.
• After reading the evidence, Tobirama hurled the scroll at Hiruzen, slapped him, and kicked Shimura Danzō.
• Tobirama blamed himself for entrusting Konoha to the Konoha F4 and admitted that Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō had secretly sabotaged major clans.
• Tobirama told Tsunade that Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō had been involved in Nawaki's death, and Tsunade reacted with shock and hatred.

Shinichi exposed Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo's crimes against the Senju, Jiraiya's students, the Uchiha Clan, and Naruto. He left the Third Hokage facing the villagers' scorn after accusing him of deliberately neglecting Naruto and trying to make him a controllable weapon.

• Tsunade tried to attack Hiruzen, but Shinichi restrained her and revealed that the Senju Clan were not the only victims.
• Shinichi told Jiraiya that Danzo and Hanzo had arranged Yahiko's death with Konoha ANBU involvement, leaving Jiraiya shaken and Hiruzen silent.
• Shinichi accused Danzo of sidelining the Uchiha Clan during the Nine-Tails' Rampage and making Root hide underground, and Danzo admitted his actions.
• Shinichi introduced Minato, Kushina, and Naruto, condemning Konoha for neglecting Naruto despite his parents' sacrifice and his role as a hero.
• Danzo declared that jinchūriki were weapons, prompting Kushina to defend Naruto, while Shinichi denounced Hiruzen for letting Naruto suffer and using visits to manipulate him.
• The villagers lowered their heads in shame and turned their disapproving gazes toward Hiruzen as Shinichi finished his accusations.

Shinichi used Tsukuyomi to make the gathered leaders believe he had exposed the Third Hokage and Danzo with damning evidence, prompting Hiruzen to confess. He then revealed the scrolls and the Daimyo appointment letter were fake, leaving Hiruzen and Danzo furious at being tricked.

• Naruto questioned the Third Hokage after Shinichi accused him of neglecting Naruto and conspiring against the Senju and Hatake clans.
• Shinichi accused Hiruzen and Danzo of engineering Hatake Sakumo's disgrace and suppressing the Senju Clan, angering Kakashi, Tsunade, Hashirama, and Tobirama.
• Itachi presented supposed records of the Konoha F4 clans' wealth and shinobi, and Tobirama confronted Hiruzen as Hiruzen admitted responsibility for the alleged crimes.
• Shinichi released Tsukuyomi, revealing that the accusations, financial records, and Daimyo appointment letter had all been part of an illusion and a bluff.
• Danzo and Hiruzen erupted in anger after Shinichi said he had tricked Hiruzen into confessing without having any real evidence.

Shinichi revealed that he had sent Itachi and Shisui to destroy Root, prompting the Third Hokage and Hashirama to question his decision. He explained that Danzo had brainwashed Root into serving him rather than Konoha, leaving those present shocked by the revelation.

• Danzo refused to concede defeat, while the Third Hokage told him their era was over.
• Explosions sounded near Root's headquarters, and Itachi and Shisui vanished as Shadow Clones, revealing that their real bodies had gone to attack Root.
• Shinichi declared that Root would be eliminated, drawing objections from the Third Hokage and Hashirama Senju.
• Shinichi explained that he had revived Minato and Kushina but brought Hashirama and Tobirama back only as witnesses to the end of their era.
• Shinichi claimed that Danzo had brainwashed Root's members into serving him alone, shocking everyone present.

Shinichi mocked Hiruzen and Danzo after Itachi and Shisui destroyed Root, then attacked Danzo and exposed his hidden Sharingan arm. Tobirama recognized Danzo’s crimes and reflected on his own mistakes in shaping Konoha’s leadership.

• Hiruzen confronted Danzo over secretly turning Root into his private army, while Shinichi mocked both men.
• Itachi and Shisui returned after eliminating Root’s members who had been fully brainwashed.
• Shinichi provoked Danzo and used his Rinnegan’s Banshō Ten'in to pull him close.
• Danzo tore off his bandages, revealing an arm implanted with numerous Sharingan, and Tobirama realized it also contained Hashirama cells.
• Tobirama condemned Danzo’s human experiments and regretted appointing Hiruzen, Danzo, Koharu, and Homura to Konoha’s leadership.

Shinichi exposed Danzo’s collusion with Obito, but Danzo escaped using the Reverse Summoning Technique. Shinichi subdued the Third Hokage’s side of the Konoha F4 and returned home, where several guests had settled in.

• Danzo used Izanagi to escape Shinichi’s attack, and Shinichi realized that Obito had supplied the Sharingan implanted in Danzo’s arm.
• Danzo used the Reverse Summoning Technique to flee, while Shinichi concluded that Obito had helped plan his escape.
• Shinichi confronted the Third Hokage, who surrendered, leaving the Konoha F4 disgraced and awaiting punishment as Tsunade’s inauguration approached.
• Shinichi went home and found Minato, Kushina, Naruto, Tsunade, Shizune, Hashirama, and Tobirama staying at the Hatake Clan residence.
• Shinichi allowed Hashirama and Tobirama to stay only briefly, telling them to return to the Senju Clan’s restored properties.