Chapter Summaries

In an underground cavern, Obito and Black Zetsu confronted how Genya Uchiha had disrupted the Tailed Beast plan and questioned whether Madara Uchiha could overcome Genya and Hashirama Senju. Obito chose to wait for an opportunity, though Black Zetsu doubted their plans could succeed.

• Black Zetsu warned Obito that Nagato and Konan had postponed the Tailed Beast plan after changing their attitudes toward Konoha.
• Obito and Black Zetsu discussed Genya Uchiha's unexplained Rinnegan and concluded they could not recruit him.
• Obito suggested resurrecting Madara Uchiha early, but Black Zetsu doubted Madara could defeat Hashirama Senju and Genya.
• Obito reflected on his desire to create a world where Rin lived and blamed Genya for throwing his plans into chaos.
• Obito decided they would wait for an opportunity, while Black Zetsu silently doubted it would come.

Naruto and his friends gathered at his old apartment for a meal and shared stories about their recent missions. Naruto hoped they could work together on a big mission, and the coming Chunin Ninja Exams offered a chance for the group to reunite.

• Naruto stayed in his shabby apartment despite Kiba and Sakura urging him to move, and his friends gathered there to cook and eat.
• Hanabi spent time beside Genya and asked him to have plenty of the soup Hinata made.
• Naruto described repairing the bridge in the Land of Waves, while Sasuke complained that Genya’s faulty mission intelligence had let a missing-nin escape.
• The group shared a meal, and Sakura discussed her medical training after receiving an exceptional promotion to chunin.
• Naruto asked when everyone could go on a mission together, and Shikamaru pointed out that the upcoming Chunin Ninja Exams in Konoha would need extra help.

Sakura’s unrequited feelings for Sasuke were exposed during a walk through Konoha, and she began to suspect that Sasuke’s attention was actually fixed on Naruto. Genya noticed her realization but left her wondering what it meant.

• Sakura stopped to admire the peaceful evening and wished that things could always stay that way, and Naruto assured her they would.
• Genya teased Sakura about being hopelessly in love with Sasuke, making the group laugh and leaving Sakura embarrassed when Sasuke showed no reaction.
• Naruto comforted Sakura, but she wondered why Sasuke would not look at her and noticed that his gaze kept settling on Naruto.
• Sakura suddenly suspected that Sasuke’s feelings might be directed toward Naruto, and Genya noticed her reaction without explaining what he knew.
• Hinata asked Genya whether he was teasing Sakura, then earnestly agreed that he was the kind of person who did, freezing his smile.

Genya watched Naruto and Sasuke fight at the Training Ground and worried that Naruto was not learning to use the Nine-Tails' power. He told Naruto to treat the fox like Sasuke, then called Sasuke a stubborn tsundere, leaving Sasuke to walk off and train with his brother and Shisui.

• Ino comforted Sakura as the group walked home, and Naruto challenged everyone to meet at the Training Ground the next day.
• Naruto and Sasuke fought for nearly an hour, with Sasuke repeatedly defeating Naruto.
• Genya reflected that Sasuke had mastered several skills while Naruto relied on Rasengan and shadow clones, and wondered why Jiraiya was not training him in senjutsu.
• Naruto told Genya that the Nine-Tails was ignoring him because he spent time with Genya and Hashirama.
• Genya advised Naruto to treat the fox like Sasuke, then called Sasuke a stubborn tsundere.
• Sasuke walked away to train with his brother and Shisui, while Ino teased Genya for provoking him.

Genya learned that Jiraiya and Kakashi had gone to investigate Akatsuki activity and the missing jinchūriki, then agreed to join Itachi and Shisui as backup. He hurried to find them, while Tsunade doubted Jiraiya and Kakashi could catch Obito.

• Naruto considered Genya's advice and told Kurama he would keep trying to talk to him.
• Genya visited the Hokage Office, where Tsunade told him that Jiraiya and Kakashi had left to investigate Akatsuki activity.
• Genya read a report stating that the Two-Tails, Four-Tails, and Six-Tails jinchūriki were missing or unaccounted for.
• Tsunade showed Genya a map marking where Jiraiya and Kakashi had last been seen near the Amegakure and Kusagakure border.
• Genya agreed to back up Jiraiya and Kakashi with Itachi and Shisui, then hurried toward the Uchiha Grounds.
• Tsunade told Shizune she doubted Jiraiya and Kakashi would catch Obito.

Genya, Itachi, and Shisui rushed from Konoha to support Jiraiya and Kakashi, who had gone to find Obito Uchiha. Guy and Hashirama learned where Kakashi and Genya had gone and set out after them, leaving Tsunade to manage the growing rush of people heading to the mission.

• Genya briefed Itachi and Shisui on the intelligence about Obito, and the three hurried toward Amegakure to back up Jiraiya and Kakashi.
• Guy noticed Kakashi had been absent for days and went to the Hokage Office to ask Tsunade where he was.
• Tsunade told Guy that Kakashi and Jiraiya had gone to find Obito and that Genya, Itachi, and Shisui had already left to support them.
• Guy left Konoha to join Kakashi, explaining that he could not rest while his dearest friend faced Obito.
• Hashirama heard that Genya, Itachi, and Shisui had departed, learned their destination from Tsunade, and left to take a look.
• Tsunade asked Hashirama to hold back and then complained to Shizune that she had become Hokage just to babysit everyone.

Genya, Itachi, and Shisui left Konoha to support Jiraiya and Kakashi against Obito Uchiha, the culprit behind the Nine-Tails attack. Fugaku sent a small Uchiha team and invited the Hyuga to join the effort, determined to settle the debt owed to the Uchiha.

• Genya, Itachi, and Shisui raced out of Konoha, alarming villagers who wondered what serious threat had prompted the deployment.
• Hiashi told Hinata that Genya had left with Itachi and Shisui, and Hinata reassured Hanabi that he would return soon.
• Tsunade watched the road out of the village and expressed confidence that the shinobi would be safe.
• Fugaku told the Uchiha elders that Genya's mission was to support Jiraiya and Kakashi against Obito Uchiha, who had controlled the Nine-Tails and attacked Konoha.
• Fugaku ordered Hozuki and Arashi to take five Uchiha shinobi to follow Genya's orders and to invite the Hyuga to help apprehend the culprit behind the Nine-Tails attack.

Tsunade allowed Hozuki, Arashi, and a group of ninja to leave Konoha to help Genya pursue Obito. In Amegakure, Jiraiya and Kakashi confronted Obito, Kisame, and Black Zetsu, and the battle began.

• Tsunade sent Hozuki, Arashi, and their group away without hearing their full explanation, and they left Konoha to follow Genya's orders.
• Jiraiya confronted Obito in Amegakure and challenged his plan to collect the tailed beasts and impose peace through a dream.
• Obito declared that he wanted a world where Rin was still alive, and Kakashi drew his blade to fight him.
• Kisame attacked Jiraiya with Samehada, while Jiraiya countered with a Flame Bullet that Kisame absorbed.
• Kakashi and Obito charged at each other as Black Zetsu watched and judged the fighters' chances.

Jiraiya and Kisame fought while Kakashi struggled against Obito, and Black Zetsu sensed powerful reinforcements approaching. Orochimaru joined Kisame as an ally, revealed his curiosity about the Sage of Six Paths, and hurried toward the battle when he heard Genya was coming.

• Jiraiya kept Kisame occupied while silently waiting for Genya and the others to arrive, as Kakashi fought Obito at a disadvantage.
• Black Zetsu sensed many powerful chakra sources approaching and called Orochimaru out of hiding.
• Orochimaru questioned Black Zetsu about his knowledge of Shinobi World history before agreeing to help his allies.
• Orochimaru joined Kisame and told Jiraiya he wanted to see what the Sage of Six Paths had left behind.
• Black Zetsu warned that Genya would arrive soon, and Orochimaru headed toward the battlefield with eager anticipation.

Genya Uchiha and his allies arrived at the battlefield, where Kakashi had failed to reach Obito and Orochimaru had kept Jiraiya occupied. The shinobi from several villages gathered as Genya faced Obito and ordered the observers to keep their distance.

• Orochimaru and Jiraiya resumed their fight while Kakashi's Chidori passed through Obito under Kamui, leaving Kakashi kneeling in the rain.
• Black Zetsu sensed Genya and the approaching shinobi, and Orochimaru, Obito, and Kisame turned toward their arrival.
• Genya landed with Itachi and Shisui, questioned Kakashi about his encounter with Obito, and casually explained how he had identified Obito.
• Uchiha, Hyuga, and Anbu forces arrived, followed by Hashirama, as the battlefield filled with Konoha shinobi.
• Genya called out the hidden shinobi from Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure, then told them to stay back and keep out of the way.

Hashirama and Genya confronted Obito over his plan to use the Infinite Tsukuyomi, urging him to abandon it and return to Konoha. Obito rejected their offer and chose to fight.

• Hashirama warned Obito that he would not spare anyone who destroyed peace, while Black Zetsu recognized the echo of Hashirama's words to Madara.
• Orochimaru praised Hashirama and expressed interest in Genya, who challenged him not to run away.
• Obito declared that the Infinite Tsukuyomi was the only way to save the world and said Hashirama could not understand his despair.
• Hashirama acknowledged that he could not understand Obito's pain and asked whether Minato would approve of his actions.
• Genya offered Obito the choice to remove his mask and face a trial in Konoha or have Genya remove it for him.
• Obito aimed his Mangekyo at Genya and chose to finish everyone off.

Genya exploited Obito’s Kamui weakness and shattered his mask, revealing his identity to Kakashi. As Obito struggled to rise, Orochimaru summoned multiple reincarnated fighters, including a powerful figure in red armor.

• Genya attacked Obito at high speed, confirmed that Kamui made him intangible, and guessed the ability had a time limit.
• Guy arrived to help Kakashi while Itachi and Shisui engaged Kisame and Orochimaru.
• Genya used Mental Storm to disrupt Obito’s concentration, then struck and shattered his mask with a lightning-charged punch.
• Kakashi recognized the scarred Obito and nearly collapsed, while Guy steadied him.
• Obito accused Genya of knowing nothing, and Genya told him his chosen path led nowhere.
• Orochimaru summoned multiple fighters with Enhanced Impure World Reincarnation, and a powerful man in red armor emerged from the largest coffin.

Madara Uchiha emerged through Impure World Reincarnation and confronted Hashirama and Genya on the battlefield. Genya challenged Madara, while Pain and other fighters arrived and the gathered shinobi prepared for a major clash.

• Madara kicked Orochimaru through three trees, then turned his attention to Hashirama.
• Madara and Hashirama recognized each other, and Genya introduced himself as a genin before taunting Madara.
• Madara accepted Genya's challenge after laughing at his arrogance.
• Pain and Konan arrived, followed by Deidara and Sasori, while shinobi from other villages withdrew from the battlefield.
• Kakashi told Guy that the red-armored fighter was Madara Uchiha, and Guy welcomed the coming fight.

Madara learned that Obito had brought him back early after Genya disrupted their plans, then challenged Genya to prove he could shape the new era. Genya summoned a Perfect Susanoo larger than Madara’s, and the two giants faced off as Hashirama watched.

• Madara questioned Obito about his Impure World Reincarnation, and Obito blamed Genya for disrupting the tailed beast plan and forcing Madara’s early return.
• Obito told Madara that they had secured the Two-Tails, Four-Tails, and Six-Tails, while Pain realized he had been Madara’s pawn and Konan comforted him.
• Genya, Itachi, and Shisui watched Madara and Obito talk, while Hashirama hesitated to approach his old friend.
• Madara challenged Genya and manifested his Perfect Susanoo, scattering the rain and drawing the battlefield’s attention.
• Genya summoned a larger purple Perfect Susanoo, and Hashirama told Madara that he had not brought Genya there.
• Madara and Genya’s Susanoo faced each other across the battlefield as everyone else retreated.

Genya and Madara’s Perfect Susanoo clashed while Itachi and Shisui fought Orochimaru’s enhanced Impure World Reincarnation army. Might Guy charged Madara’s Susanoo, leaving Genya to watch as Kakashi looked on from a distance.

• Genya and Madara’s Susanoo exchanged devastating blows as the watching shinobi retreated from the battlefield.
• Itachi and Shisui attacked Orochimaru, who summoned a vast army of reincarnations strengthened with white Zetsu cells.
• Itachi and Shisui raised their Susanoo and fought the reincarnations, whose bodies healed even after being cut apart.
• Jiraiya arrived and took in the fighting, while Might Guy opened the Eight Gates and charged Madara’s Susanoo.
• Guy punched at Madara’s armor and began spreading tiny cracks as Madara stayed focused on Genya, who watched Guy and Kakashi from his Susanoo.

Black Zetsu unleashed the White Zetsu army onto the battlefield outside Amegakure, revealing a threat large enough to alert the shinobi villages and spread the war. Konan directed Deidara against Obito Uchiha’s side, and his explosive assault turned the battlefield into a sea of fire.

• Black Zetsu caused countless White Zetsu to surge out of the ground and flood the battlefield.
• Shinobi intelligence operatives from several villages sent urgent reports requesting reinforcements.
• Pain questioned whether the White Zetsu army was part of Madara Uchiha’s plan, while Konan watched Black Zetsu warily.
• Deidara declared the White Zetsu army a work of art, and Konan told him they were not on Obito Uchiha’s side.
• Deidara bombarded the White Zetsu army and attacked Obito, Kisame, and Orochimaru as they tried to evade his explosions.

Itachi and Shisui used their Susanoo weapons and coordinated genjutsu to turn the tide against Orochimaru’s reincarnated army. Orochimaru summoned the Kage of past generations, but Itachi and Shisui left him incapacitated in the muddy battlefield.

• Itachi and Shisui coordinated their Susanoo attacks, with Itachi using the Totsuka Blade to seal the reincarnated shinobi and Shisui supporting him.
• Orochimaru recognized the Totsuka Blade and reacted with shock and anger as it erased his army.
• Orochimaru summoned reincarnated Kage, including the Third Raikage, Second Mizukage, Third Kazekage, First Tsuchikage, and Second Tsuchikage, to confront Itachi and Shisui.
• The Third Raikage struck Itachi’s Yata Mirror while Shisui clashed with the Third Kazekage, and Jiraiya summoned Gamaken to fight the White Zetsu.
• Itachi trapped Orochimaru in Tsukuyomi, then Shisui struck him with another genjutsu and left him convulsing in the mud.

After Orochimaru fell, the resurrected Kage turned against Obito and Black Zetsu, while Genya decided the battlefield needed a decisive end. He empowered his Susanoo with the storm’s lightning and shattered Madara’s blue Susanoo, leaving Madara healed and eager for the fight to continue.

• Obito and Black Zetsu cursed Orochimaru after he fell, and the resurrected Kage broke free of his control and attacked them.
• Genya saw that the battlefield was turning against Konoha as Itachi, Shisui, and the other ninja grew exhausted.
• Genya withdrew from his Susanoo clash with Madara, raised his hand to the storm, and drew countless lightning bolts into his purple Susanoo.
• Genya transformed his Susanoo into a lightning-wreathed Thunder God and dove toward Madara.
• Madara braced his blue Susanoo against Genya’s punch, but it shattered; Madara leaped down and watched his body heal.

Genya used Itachi’s Totsuka Blade against Madara, then abandoned his Susanoo to fight him at close range with Thunderclap Gear. As Genya and Madara continued their clash, the Akatsuki decided they had to help stop Madara’s plan to trap the world in a genjutsu.

• Itachi handed Genya the Totsuka Blade, and Genya used it to drive back the White Zetsu surrounding Itachi and Shisui.
• Genya realized he could not catch Madara with the blade, so he dismissed his Susanoo and activated Thunderclap Gear.
• Genya and Madara fought at extreme speed in a taijutsu clash that the spectators could barely follow.
• Sasori questioned why the Akatsuki were helping the Uchiha fight one another, and Konan explained that one side wanted to ensnare the world in a genjutsu.
• Deidara agreed that the Akatsuki should help the opposing side, and Sasori nodded.

Tsunade received an emergency message that Madara Uchiha, Obito Uchiha, Orochimaru, and a White Zetsu force threatened Amegakure, prompting Konoha and the other villages to mobilize. Reinforcements from across the shinobi world converged on the battlefield, where Genya and Madara continued fighting and the exhausted defenders held their ground.

• Tsunade read an urgent battlefield report and ordered Konoha’s shinobi to assemble and prepare to march.
• Hiashi, Fugaku, Shikaku, and other clan leaders gathered with Konoha’s forces as Tsunade announced the Fourth Shinobi World War and their mission to protect the shinobi world.
• Ay, Ōnoki, Mei Terumi, and Baki mobilized their villages, while Gaara insisted on joining Sunagakure’s forces.
• Tsunade led Konoha’s reinforcements toward Amegakure as forces from the other great villages advanced to the same battlefield.
• Genya and Madara continued their taijutsu clash while Itachi, Shisui, Guy, and Jiraiya weakened but refused to retreat.