Ch. 365Essay: When Eight Gates Sasuke Travels to Shippuden 26

Sasuke overwhelmed Obito and the remaining Paths of Pain during his assault in Konoha. Obito escaped at the last moment, while Sasuke left Deva Path alive and revealed that he intended to find Nagato’s true body; a closing news headline suggested a scandal involving Konan, Itachi, and Deidara.

  • Sasuke used his abilities to restrict Obito, countered his Wood Release attacks, and destroyed the eye Obito had prepared for Izanagi.
  • Obito activated Izanagi through his Mangekyō Sharingan and escaped just before Sasuke could kill him.
  • Sasuke defeated the Paths of Pain supporting Kisame and killed the Naraka, Animal, and Human Paths.
  • Sasuke spared Deva Path and told Nagato and Konan that he wanted friends to die together, then hinted that he knew Konan could cause trouble if left alive.
  • Fugaku warned Itachi about visiting Amegakure, and a newspaper headline announced a purported scandal involving Itachi, Deidara, and Konan.

Ch. 366Essay: When Eight Gates Sasuke Traveled to Shippuden 27

Second Pillar tracked Nagato to his hideout, defeated Kisame Hoshigaki, and captured all nine tailed beasts with Chibaku Tensei. He opened the Eighth Gate and tore a rift through space-time, bringing the Crow Great Tengu and Uchiha Itachi into the world; Itachi healed him and offered to compensate Nagato and Konan for his actions.

  • Second Pillar used a black Chakra receiver to locate Nagato, then cut Kisame Hoshigaki in two with Susanoo's blade as he escaped Konoha.
  • Nagato prepared Chibaku Tensei while Konan tried to protect him, but Second Pillar reached them and fought off their attacks.
  • Nagato summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, but Second Pillar summoned Gyūki and the Nine-Tails, causing the statue to spit out the other seven tailed beasts.
  • Second Pillar captured all nine tailed beasts with Chibaku Tensei, opened the Eighth Gate, and slashed open a space-time rift with Eight Gates Susanoo: Purple Aura Dawn.
  • The Crow Great Tengu emerged through the rift and plucked off Sasuke's head, but Uchiha Itachi appeared, stopped it, and healed Sasuke.
  • Uchiha Itachi offered Nagato and Konan compensation for his little brother's actions.

Ch. 367Side Story: When Eight Gates Sasuke Traveled to Shippuden (Complete)

Uchiha Itachi freed and subdued the nine Tailed Beasts, healed Nagato, and urged him and Konan to abandon their plans and focus on Amegakure. Itachi and Sasuke left through a space-time gate, leaving the founders unsure what to do next.

  • Itachi released the nine Tailed Beasts from Planetary Devastation and suppressed them with the Gate of the Great God.
  • Nagato confronted Itachi about the suffering in his world, and Sasuke attacked him before Itachi intervened and healed his injuries.
  • Itachi advised Nagato and Konan to return to Amegakure and grow stronger, while explaining that Sasuke had acted without understanding their story.
  • Sasuke threatened the Sage of Six Paths, and Itachi opened a space-time gate and left with him.
  • Nagato and Konan debated whether to keep collecting the Tailed Beasts, while imagined outcomes showed Sasuke leading them toward bloody disasters.

Ch. 368Notes: The Sweeper Monk of Naka Shrine Travels Through Time 4

Uchiha Shisui fought Shimura Danzō and Root at Naka Shrine, revealing powerful Sage Mode techniques and cutting down Danzō’s forces. Danzō survived through Izanagi and ended by invoking Shisui’s Mangekyō ability, demanding that he submit again.

  • Shimura Danzō and Uchiha Shisui clashed with swords, and Shisui taunted Danzō as they fought.
  • Shisui used Sage Mode to evade Danzō’s Wind Release and hit him with a Great Fireball, but Danzō returned through Izanagi.
  • Shisui unleashed Great Flame Blast, reducing Danzō to ash, but Danzō used Izanagi again and ordered Root to surround Shisui.
  • Shisui killed Root ninja who tried to ambush him and declared that he would destroy Konoha in this world and rebuild Uchiha glory.
  • Shisui used Body Flicker to cut down more than a dozen Root ninja, and Danzō challenged him to submit using his Mangekyō Sharingan ability.

Ch. 369Random Notes: The Time-Traveling Tale of the Sweeping Monk of Naka Shrine 5

Uchiha Shisui reclaimed his Mangekyō Sharingan from Shimura Danzō and pursued him with Scorch Release, drawing Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha shinobi to the scene. After Kakashi Hatake explained that Shisui came from another world, Hiruzen invited him to talk, while Danzō accused him of being an enemy spy.

  • Uchiha Shisui tore out his right eye to reclaim his Mangekyō Sharingan, then questioned how Shimura Danzō had used Izanagi twice in succession.
  • Uchiha Shisui chased Shimura Danzō down the mountain and engulfed the path in flames with Sage Art: Scorch Release: Heaven-Linked Windfire.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha shinobi extinguished the fire and rescued Shimura Danzō as Hiruzen recognized the winged figure as Shisui.
  • Uchiha Shisui told Hiruzen Sarutobi that Danzō had tried to kill him, and Kakashi Hatake clarified that Shisui was from another world.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi invited Uchiha Shisui to the Hokage's office, but Shimura Danzō called him an enemy spy, and Hiruzen told Danzō to shut up.

Ch. 370Essay: The Wandering Sweeper Monk of Nanga Shrine, Part 6

During Konoha’s Chūnin Exams, Shisui helped Sasuke pursue stronger techniques and removed the curse mark Orochimaru had placed on him, then explained the four Sage Modes. Orochimaru appeared intending to negotiate, and Shisui agreed to spare his life for ten million ryō.

  • Sasuke asked Shisui how to overcome Rock Lee’s speed, and Shisui offered to teach him senjutsu and the Flying Thunder God Technique.
  • Sasuke tried to sense natural energy, triggering his curse mark and transforming one arm into a black crow wing.
  • Shisui forced the natural energy from Sasuke and erased the curse mark Chakra, then described the four Sage Modes and warned that Yakushi Kabuto was Orochimaru’s confidant.
  • Orochimaru appeared at the ruined Naka Shrine and told Shisui he had come to make a deal.
  • Shisui accepted Orochimaru’s offer on the condition that Orochimaru pay ten million ryō for his life.

Ch. 371Essay: The Naka Shrine Sweeping Monk's Time-Travel Tale 7

Orochimaru summoned the First and Second Hokage to fight Uchiha Shisui, who mocked Orochimaru’s control over them and explained the Impure World Reincarnation. The Second Hokage mistook Shisui and Sasuke for rebellious Uchiha, and Shisui told Sasuke to remember him for future clan meetings.

  • Shisui demanded ten million ryo from Orochimaru for sneaking into Naka Shrine, prompting Orochimaru to threaten him.
  • Orochimaru summoned the First and Second Hokage using the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
  • Shisui identified the jutsu and pointed out that Orochimaru had used chunin as sacrifices and was struggling to control the Hokage.
  • Shisui advised Orochimaru to stop controlling the Second Hokage, who would attack Uchiha on his own.
  • The Second Hokage saw Shisui and Sasuke and asked whether the Uchiha had finally rebelled.
  • Shisui told Sasuke to remember the Second Hokage so he could be criticized at future Uchiha clan meetings.

Ch. 372Notes: The Naka Shrine Janitor's Time-Travel Chronicle 8

Uchiha Shisui fought Senju Tobirama, whom Orochimaru had summoned with Impure World Reincarnation, and quickly overwhelmed the weakened Hokage. Shisui stopped Orochimaru with a threat involving Sage Chakra, and Orochimaru offered him money and proposed a deal.

  • Senju Tobirama attacked everyone at Naka Shrine with Water Release, but Shisui countered his jutsu with a Great Fireball.
  • Tobirama unleashed a series of Water Release attacks, and Shisui used Body Flicker and physical clones to overwhelm him.
  • Shisui revealed that Tobirama lacked the Chakra to use Flying Thunder God and then activated Sage Mode, sprouting black wings.
  • Shisui evaded Hashirama and Tobirama and held a blade to Orochimaru's neck, threatening to use Sage Chakra against his Cursed Seal methods.
  • Orochimaru handed Shisui a scroll containing ten million ryo and asked to discuss a deal.

Ch. 373Notes: The Sweeper Monk of Naka Shrine's Time-Travel Tale 9

Uchiha Shisui used a scroll and claims about Akatsuki to persuade Orochimaru that Shimura Danzō had secretly shaped the organization and controlled him through Zetsu. Orochimaru tentatively believed him and proposed working together to kill Shimura Danzō.

  • Uchiha Shisui warned Orochimaru not to target Sasuke's body and said Orochimaru could find a suitable body elsewhere.
  • Uchiha Shisui dismissed Akatsuki as an organization of trash and claimed Shimura Danzō had driven the Amegakure children into darkness.
  • Uchiha Shisui claimed that Shimura Danzō had planted Zetsu in Akatsuki and created multiple powerful creatures using First Hokage cells.
  • Orochimaru questioned why Shimura Danzō still needed him to make a Wood Release arm, but Uchiha Shisui refused to answer, citing Uchiha secrets.
  • Orochimaru accepted Shisui's claims provisionally and proposed that they work together to kill Shimura Danzō.

Ch. 374Notes: The Naka Shrine Sweeper Monk's Time-Travel Chronicle 10

Orochimaru and Uchiha Shisui agreed to cooperate against Konoha’s leadership, while Sasuke continued training and won his Chunin Exam preliminary match. After Kabuto revealed that Orochimaru’s plan was about to begin, Shisui said someone would testify against Danzō.

  • Orochimaru sealed Hashirama and Tobirama back into their coffins, then recruited Shisui to help deal with Konoha’s leadership and Danzō.
  • Shisui told Sasuke that he intended to let Orochimaru cause chaos before dealing with Orochimaru and Danzō himself.
  • Sasuke learned Shisui’s Body Flicker Technique and swordsmanship, Kakashi’s Chidori, and several Uchiha Fire Release techniques and genjutsu.
  • Orochimaru learned that Danzō had conspired with Hanzō to kill the Akatsuki leader and decided to abandon plans to install Danzō as Hokage.
  • Sasuke defeated Yoroi Akadō with a Sharingan genjutsu in the Chunin Exam preliminaries, and Kabuto told Shisui that Orochimaru’s plan would begin during the third round.
  • Shisui said someone would testify against Danzō, and the appended exchange had Orochimaru and Shisui argue over Sasuke’s acting and talent.

Ch. 375Random Notes: The Naka Shrine Sweeper Monk's Time-Travel Chronicle 11

Uchiha Shisui watched the Chunin Exam turn into the Konoha Crush as Orochimaru and the Sand and Sound forces attacked Konoha. When Hiruzen Sarutobi exposed Shimura Danzō’s collusion and ordered his death if he fell, Shisui vowed to deal with Danzō.

  • Uchiha Shisui dismissed the genin matches as unimpressive while Yakushi Kabuto watched him.
  • Orochimaru, disguised as the Fourth Kazekage, took Hiruzen Sarutobi hostage, revealed himself, and launched the Konoha Crush with the Sand and Sound ninjas.
  • Hatake Kakashi warned his peers that Shimura Danzō had colluded with Orochimaru, and Sarutobi Asuma and Yūhi Kurenai moved to alert the Anbu and watch Root.
  • Uchiha Shisui fought off two Sand ninjas and pursued Shimura Danzō as Danzō tried to leave the arena.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi told the Konoha ninjas to kill Danzō if he died, and Shisui promised to send Danzō to the underworld.

Ch. 376Essay: The Sweeper Monk of Naka Shrine Travels Through Time 12

Uchiha Shisui crushed the attackers during Konoha's invasion, but his use of the Sharingan left him unable to stop Orochimaru from escaping. The Third Hokage died sealing the First and Second Hokage, and the chapter ended with Kakashi consoling Shisui as they watched Orochimaru flee.

  • Shisui pinned Shukaku down, knocked out Fū and Torune with Susanoo, and killed Danzō with a barrage of emerald arrows despite Danzō's repeated use of Izanagi.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi used the Reaper Death Seal to seal Hashirama and Tobirama, then died in battle, prompting Konoha's shinobi to drive back the Sand and Sound forces.
  • Most Sand shinobi surrendered, and Shisui attacked Orochimaru and the Sound shinobi as they tried to leave Konoha.
  • Orochimaru summoned Triple Rashōmon to block Shisui's Susanoo, but Shisui burned through the gates with a senjutsu fire attack and gravely wounded him.
  • Orochimaru pointed out that someone was missing, and Shisui's eye pain forced him to let the Susanoo dissipate, allowing Orochimaru to escape.
  • Kakashi comforted Shisui, who mourned Hiruzen as the only good person among Konoha's leaders.

Ch. 377Notes: The Naka Shrine Sweeper's Time-Travel Chronicle 13 (Preview: Meeting Itachi!)

As Konoha rebuilt, Shisui and Kakashi encountered Itachi and Kisame, who had come from another world. Shisui and Itachi faced each other by the Naka River, where Itachi tried to draw Shisui into a Tsukuyomi conversation while their companions fought nearby.

  • Shisui and Kakashi patrolled Konoha and bought Three-Color Dango, while Itachi and Kisame watched from the sweets shop.
  • Itachi recognized Shisui and hoped to learn how the Uchiha clan had survived in Shisui's world, then left with Kisame.
  • Shisui and Kakashi identified Itachi and Kisame as Akatsuki outsiders and pursued them to the Naka River.
  • Kisame fought Kakashi while Itachi approached Shisui and summoned a crow that Shisui recognized as one he had raised.
  • Itachi invited Shisui to discuss their questions inside Tsukuyomi, but Shisui refused to enter the genjutsu world.

Ch. 378Notes: The Sweeping Monk of Naka Shrine Travels Through Time (End)

Uchiha Itachi learned that his choices helped doom his world’s Uchiha clan, then accepted a Sage Mode scroll and handed Shisui the other Kotoamatsukami Mangekyō Sharingan. He left to rescue Kisame and continue monitoring the Akatsuki, while Shisui opened a path for their cooperation.

  • Shisui described how the Uchiha-led Konoha of his world became powerful and explained that Itachi had removed the Third Hokage from power.
  • Itachi realized that his actions had caused his world’s tragedy, and Shisui admitted that he had also once supported compromise.
  • Itachi decided to take Kisame away before Kakashi, Asuma, and Kurenai overwhelmed him, and Shisui gave Itachi a scroll containing Sage Mode instruction.
  • Itachi gave Shisui the other Kotoamatsukami Mangekyō Sharingan and asked him to look after Sasuke.
  • Shisui praised Itachi’s talent over Sasuke’s, and Itachi accepted their cooperation before leaving to retrieve Kisame.

Ch. 379Notes: Fugaku and Mikoto's Journey 1

Fugaku Uchiha and Uchiha Mikoto traveled toward a former Uchiha base, where they encountered Kisame Hoshigaki, Karin, and Team Hawk waiting near Itachi and Sasuke’s battle. The guards mistook impostors for their acquaintances until Mikoto sensed that something was wrong and Fugaku identified Kisame’s suspicious stance.

  • Fugaku Uchiha and Uchiha Mikoto continued their journey toward a former Uchiha secret base, while their guards scouted ahead using Crow Sage Mode.
  • A scout reported that Kisame Hoshigaki and Karin were waiting near the base, and Fugaku wondered whether Itachi had arranged for them to meet.
  • Kisame Hoshigaki, Karin, Hozuki Suigetsu, and Jugo heard an approaching group and prepared to defend Sasuke from interruption.
  • Fugaku’s guards recognized the approaching group as Konoha ninja and greeted Kisame Hoshigaki and Karin, but their reactions confused Kisame and Karin.
  • Uchiha Mikoto warned that the girl was not Karin, and Fugaku said the Kisame before them would not raise Samehada against them.

Ch. 380Fugaku and Mikoto's Travelogue 2

Fugaku Uchiha and his clan captured Karin, Suigetsu, Jugo, and Kisame after revealing that the Naka Sage Clan possessed many Sharingan. When a red Susanoo appeared and a lightning strike destroyed their secret base, Fugaku answered with his golden Susanoo and advanced to confront the unknown wielder.

  • Fugaku ordered the Uchiha clansmen to defeat Team Hawk, and they quickly captured Karin, Suigetsu, Jugo, and Kisame.
  • Fugaku used his Sharingan to subdue Kisame, while Karin and Suigetsu reacted in shock to the clan members' Sharingan.
  • Fugaku ordered the captives taken to the secret base, but a lightning beast struck from the sky and reduced the base to ruins.
  • A red Susanoo rose from the destroyed base, and the Uchiha debated which clan member might have awakened a new Mangekyō Sharingan.
  • Fugaku summoned his golden Susanoo, pierced the red Susanoo with a spear, and led the clan toward its unknown wielder.

Ch. 381Travel Notes: Fugaku and Mikoto's Outing, Part 3 (Bonus Chapter for Rolling Red Dust, a Lone Wanderer)

Uchiha Itachi and Sasuke’s battle was interrupted when Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Mikoto, and other Uchiha appeared, leaving both brothers shocked and confused. Orochimaru resurrected from Sasuke, and the chapter ended with Itachi denying that he knew Kitahara, prompting Fugaku to demand his identity.

  • A golden Susanoo appeared and overwhelmed the exhausted Uchiha Itachi and Sasuke, while Konoha jonin including Uchiha Yanqing arrived at the ruins.
  • Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto confronted the brothers, and Sasuke insisted that they had been killed by Itachi and that the scene was genjutsu.
  • Sasuke’s Chakra and natural energy surged beyond his control, allowing Orochimaru to resurrect through the Eight-Headed Serpent Technique.
  • Uchiha Yanqing and several Uchiha jonin activated Sage Mode and attacked Orochimaru’s serpent form.
  • Uchiha Mikoto asked whether Kitahara was with Itachi, but Itachi said he did not know Kitahara, so Fugaku drew his blade and demanded to know who Itachi was.

Ch. 382Essay: Fugaku and Mikoto's Travelogue 4

Fugaku and Mikoto’s group met Itachi and Sasuke in another ninja world, where the Uchiha mistook their arrival for a Tsukuyomi illusion and confronted Itachi with the truth about his clan’s massacre. Hyuga Neji arrived to take Fugaku and Mikoto home, but the reunion was interrupted when Black Zetsu mistook Ōtsutsuki Kaguya for his mother.

  • The Uchiha debated whether they were trapped in Itachi’s Tsukuyomi and mocked how weak the other world’s fighters seemed.
  • Sasuke told the Uchiha that Itachi had killed their clan, including Fugaku and Mikoto, to test the Mangekyō Sharingan.
  • Fugaku comforted the tearful Itachi, saying he believed his son had suffered when he killed his family.
  • Hyuga Neji arrived with Ōtsutsuki Kaguya and explained that the Hokage had sent him to bring Fugaku and Mikoto back from the other world.
  • Black Zetsu knelt before Kaguya and called her Mother, prompting her to deny that she was his mother.

Ch. 383Notes: Fugaku Couple's Outing, Part 5

Ōtsutsuki Kaguya and the others learned why this world's Uchiha clan was exterminated, as Uchiha Itachi and Black Zetsu described the Nine-Tails attack and the deal with Shimura Danzō. Sasuke refused to believe Itachi’s explanation, though Black Zetsu confirmed that Sasuke had heard the truth.

  • Ōtsutsuki Kaguya asked Hyuga Neji, Fugaku, and Mikoto to leave, but Neji explained that this world's Itachi was in trouble.
  • Hozuki Suigetsu insulted Kaguya, prompting Black Zetsu to attack him and Uchiha Yanqing to seize him until Mikoto intervened.
  • Mikoto asked Itachi to explain the massacre, and Black Zetsu described how Uchiha Obito used the Nine-Tails to kill the Fourth Hokage and create conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha.
  • Itachi explained that he accepted Shimura Danzō's offer to kill the clan in exchange for Sasuke's safety, then defected to protect Sasuke and monitor Konoha's promise.
  • Sasuke insisted Itachi had wanted his Mangekyō Sharingan, but Black Zetsu confirmed that Sasuke's account of their fight was true.

Ch. 384Notes: Fugaku and Mikoto's Outing, Part 6 (Bonus Chapter for Lord Chitose)

Fugaku Uchiha confronted Uchiha Itachi about whether he had caused the massacre to evolve his Mangekyō Sharingan, while Kisame defended Itachi and revealed his terminal illness. The group prepared to take Itachi to Konoha for treatment and traveled through a space-time gate, with Black Zetsu joining them under Hyuga Neji’s warning.

  • Ōtsutsuki Kaguya questioned why the Mangekyō Sharingan had so many drawbacks, prompting the Uchiha to criticize their clan’s bloodline limit.
  • Fugaku Uchiha asked Uchiha Itachi whether Black Zetsu’s claims were true and whether he had acted to evolve his eyes into an Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
  • Kisame Hoshigaki stepped in to defend Uchiha Itachi, revealed that Itachi was terminally ill, and said he believed Itachi intended to give his eyes to his younger brother.
  • Uchiha Mikoto ordered that Itachi be taken to a hospital for treatment, while Hyuga Neji suggested having Karin examine the Fifth Hokage as well.
  • The Uchiha entered the space-time gate while mocking Second Pillar, and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya allowed Black Zetsu to accompany them.
  • Hyuga Neji warned Black Zetsu to listen quietly and threatened it with Konoha’s methods for dealing with Yin-Yang Release monsters.
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