Chapter Summaries

Hermione brought Harry and Ron to Professor Pent for advice about the Triwizard Tournament’s fire-dragon task, while Karn developed a theory about creating a Source of Magic within his body. During the first task, Karn searched the Forbidden Forest for a unicorn, fought centaurs protecting it, and harvested some of the creature’s materials before returning to Hogwarts.

• Harry and Ron found Hermione in the library, and she explained that Harry needed advice about the fire dragons in the first Triwizard task.
• Hermione, Harry, and Ron visited Professor Pent, where Karn showed them his enormous half-blood fire dragon inside a Pet Pouch and encouraged Harry to overcome his fear through practice.
• Karn let Hermione rest in his office and continued researching Ancient Runes and his idea of constructing a Source of Magic within his body.
• When the first task began, Karn stayed away from the champions and sent fifty Shadow Clones into the Forbidden Forest to search for a unicorn.
• Karn found centaurs moving the unicorn and attacking his Shadow Clone, then drove them off with Incendio and pursued the unicorn.
• Karn restrained the unicorn, took some flesh, blood, tail hairs, and half its horn, healed its other injuries, and returned to Hogwarts.

Karn integrated Unicorn genes, gaining stronger magic, a cursing property, and an easier way to construct Ancient Runes. After discussing a Horcrux and the Death Eater investigation with Dumbledore, he discovered he could Apparate through runes, while students wondered about Pheobe's visits to his office.

• Karn injected the Unicorn gene serum after testing it, and the Extremis Virus stabilized the new genes in his body.
• Karn found that his magic carried a powerful cursing property, that Ancient Runes came more easily to him, and that his blood shimmered with gold.
• Hermione told Karn that Dumbledore wanted to see him, and Karn reached the Headmaster's Office after threatening its statue with Fiendfyre.
• Dumbledore showed Karn a Horcrux ring and discussed Tom's other Horcruxes, the Centaurs' protest, and the Death Eater believed to be hiding among the students.
• Karn used Ancient Runes to Apparate inside Hogwarts, surprising nearby students who believed the school's protections made it impossible.
• In the Great Hall, Ron explained the Christmas ball and said students suspected Pheobe was visiting Karn for information; Hermione abruptly left for the library.

Karn taught Pheobe about defending against dark magic, then prepared to attend the Christmas Eve ball with Hermione after agreeing to be her dance partner. As they headed to the Great Hall, Karn still wondered why the student who owned the black cat had stopped bringing it to his office.

• Karn advised Pheobe that seeking help from wealthy pure-blood families would not save the Delacour family's business, then answered her questions about curse magic.
• Karn discovered that the visiting black cat was Hermione in her Animagus form, but she fell asleep in his office while he worked on constructing a source of magic.
• Karn drove centaurs away from Hogwarts after they attacked him, and Hermione defended his actions when students discussed the incident.
• Hermione arrived dressed for the ball and told Karn she had no dance partner, so he agreed to accompany her.
• Karn gave Hermione protective earrings that also held cleaning, revival, and Disillusionment-like magic, and they walked toward the Great Hall together.

At the Hogwarts Yule Ball, Hermione Granger dazzled the school and danced with Karn, while Fleur Delacour tried to use a Love Potion to make Karn cancel the Delacour family’s trade contract. Karn resisted the potion and offered Fleur a way to keep the incident quiet, as Hermione learned Fleur had been pursuing him with desserts.

• Hermione Granger arrived at the ball transformed and drew astonished reactions from Harry, Ron, Lavender and the other students.
• Karn and Hermione ordered dinner, danced together, and used Hermione’s enchanted necklace and earrings to heal her feet and restore her stamina.
• Fleur Delacour followed Karn to his office and offered him desserts laced with a Love Potion while asking him to cancel the Delacour family’s magical trade contract.
• Karn resisted the Love Potion, exposed Fleur’s attempt, and gave her the choice of facing an investigation or keeping the incident secret in exchange for a personal sacrifice.
• Hermione returned to Gryffindor Tower and heard Katie Bell complain that Fleur had beaten her to bringing Karn desserts, so Hermione left the dormitory saying she was going to the bathroom.

Karn completed the Magic Vortex, greatly increasing his magical power, and gave Pheobe a contract offering the Delacour family one last chance. As the third Triwizard task approached, Dumbledore and Karn discovered Death Eaters tampering with the trophy Portkey, leaving Karn prepared to confront Voldemort if he appeared.

• Hermione gave Karn a bottle of Felix Felicis, and Karn told her where to find Snape's old Advanced Potion-Making notes.
• After the second task, Karn parted the lake with magic to show Hermione how powerful his spells could be.
• Karn used Felix Felicis to construct the Magic Vortex inside the Pet Pouch and sensed Hogwarts and its hidden passages with his amplified magic.
• Pheobe asked Karn to give the Delacour family a chance, and he gave her a magical contract to take to her father.
• Alastor Moody caught Goyle and Crabbe tampering with the third task's trophy Portkey, but Dumbledore stopped him and placed an imprint on the trophy; Karn placed one as well.

Karn and Dumbledore let Voldemort resurrect at the Riddle House, then Karn defeated him and transformed him into a caged black cat. They returned to Hogwarts with Harry, planning to reveal Voldemort’s capture and pressure the Ministry to replace Fudge.

• Dumbledore and Karn agreed to confront Voldemort at the Portkey’s destination while Moody stayed behind to protect Hogwarts during the Triwizard Tournament.
• When the Portkey transported Harry away, Karn and Dumbledore followed him to the Riddle House and watched Barty Crouch Jr. resurrect Voldemort.
• Dumbledore trapped the area with an Anti-Apparition Jinx, and Karn rescued Harry before attacking Voldemort and the three Death Eaters.
• Karn’s barrage killed the Death Eaters and left Voldemort badly injured, after which Karn turned him into a black cat and locked him in a prepared cage.
• Karn gave Dumbledore the cage’s key and returned to Hogwarts with Dumbledore and Harry, who had photographed Voldemort’s defeat.

After Karn captured Voldemort and established himself as a leading wizard, the magical world dealt with the aftermath of the Triwizard Tournament’s collapse. As the term ended, Karn planned his return to the Marvel Universe and discovered Hermione had been secretly turning into a cat.

• Dumbledore announced Voldemort’s resurrection and capture, while Moody, McGonagall, and Sirius subdued the Death Eaters who had impersonated Goyle and Crabbe.
• Karn verified Voldemort’s identity before the Wizengamot, transformed him back into a frail black cat, and intimidated officials who objected.
• Kettle expanded Karn’s potion-ingredients business, while Harry recounted the capture and shared his photograph with magical newspapers.
• The Delacour Family pledged to follow Karn, and Pheobe asked him for summer training before agreeing to manage his potion shop.
• Karn studied Hogwarts’s alchemical structures and planned to rebuild his home in the Marvel Universe; he then recognized Hermione’s Animagus cat form and invited her to visit Hogsmeade with her parents.

Karn planned to expand his companies and build a concealed underground base while discussing new-energy weapons with Anton Vanko and Ivan Vanko. After meeting Senator Stern, he prepared to negotiate with Gideon Malick and insisted Betty accept a private jet.

• Karn planned to expand Umbrella and the Pent Group, and called Betty to arrange dinner with Senator Stern.
• Anton Vanko and Ivan Vanko presented a new-energy suit, and Karn ordered them to develop both piloted suits and remote-controlled war machines while prioritizing civilian energy technology.
• Karn proposed linking the Pent Group Tower, his home, and Umbrella through underground passages to create a protected research base, and assigned the project to Anton Vanko and Ivan Vanko.
• Karn and Betty left Washington after meeting Stern and planned to discuss cooperation with Gideon Malick at his daughter's birthday ball.
• Betty offered to choose a gift for Malick's daughter, and Karn told her to buy an expensive one rather than overthink it.
• Karn told Betty to order two private jets after the banquet, but she objected that Umbrella needed the money, and Karn insisted she needed the jets.

Karn arranged a deal with Malick and Stern to sell his gold, then directed Betty to expand the Pent Group and search for the Maximoff siblings. He prepared to travel to the next world while warning Betty that Wanda could become a catastrophic threat if Hydra recruited her.

• Karn left Malick Manor after Malick agreed to verify the Wakanda intelligence and help sell Karn's gold.
• Karn ordered private aircraft, revealed eighteen tons of gold to Betty, and asked her to acquire a construction company and arrange renovations.
• Betty reported that Umbrella's charity workers were searching Sokovia for Wanda and Quicksilver, and Karn told her to keep the search discreet.
• Karn warned Betty that Wanda's Chaos Magic could destroy the world and said Hydra gaining her allegiance would be extremely dangerous.
• Karn told Betty to send a new assistant to Sokovia as a cover while Umbrella personnel continued the search.
• Karn stocked alchemical items, supplies, and munitions as he prepared for trade in the next world.

Karn learned that James Marcus had died and that Alicia was now vulnerable to Alexander Isaac’s control, so he went to Umbrella’s villa to make her his trading partner. Alicia accepted his protection agreement, and Karn left her as his goddaughter with the world trading coordinates in place.

• Karn investigated Umbrella and decided he wanted to obtain its artificial intelligence and the T-virus.
• After hearing that James Marcus had died and Isaac might become Alicia’s guardian, Karn chose Alicia as his trading partner.
• Alicia hid in her room and cried for her father while Wesker’s guards watched over her.
• Karn entered Alicia’s room, calmed her, and promised to protect her, cure her illness, and help her inherit Umbrella.
• Alicia signed Karn’s protection agreement and paid him one dollar, completing the trade.
• Karn placed the world trading coordinates on Alicia and declared her his goddaughter.

Karn took control of Umbrella Group, became Alicia’s guardian, and ordered the company’s researchers to develop an antidote for the dangerous side effects of T-virus products. The chapter left him relying on a secret antidote campaign to contain the threat before it spread widely.

• Karn reassured Alicia, protected her with magic, and ordered Wesker and the other men under the Imperius Curse to keep her safe.
• Karn studied Umbrella’s files overnight, then used the Imperius Curse to take control of Isaac when he arrived the next morning.
• Karn completed the share transfer, became Alicia’s guardian, and took control of more than half of Umbrella Group’s shares.
• Karn learned that T-virus products already sold to millions of people could cause dangerous side effects, and that James Marcus had been killed over his plan to recall them.
• Karn ordered Isaac, Dr. Charles Ashford, and the other researchers to focus on developing an antidote so he could secretly contain the threat.

Karn contained the spreading T-virus incidents while curing Alicia with the Extremis Virus and redirecting Umbrella’s research plans. In Tokonosu City, Saeko Busujima learned that her father’s body had been taken by the police under an infectious-disease pretext, and Takuhisa vowed to pursue an explanation.

• T-virus zombie attacks spread across several countries, while Umbrella’s Biohazard Countermeasure Service covered up incidents and removed the infected.
• Karn injected Alicia with Extremis Virus Serum, curing her progeria and greatly increasing her physical strength.
• Karn ordered Isaac off the T-virus project and put Dr. Ashford in charge, while planning for Isaac to develop an artificial intelligence loyal to him.
• At the Tokonosu City police station, Takuhisa argued with officers who said Isshin Busujima’s body had been taken because it might carry an infectious disease.
• Saeko Busujima appeared and heard the dispute, and Takuhisa took her away before resolving to return with Isshin’s former students to demand answers.

Dr. Ashford completed an airborne T-virus antidote, and Karn brought the Red Queen and Umbrella’s research and resources back to the Marvel Universe. After installing the Red Queen with the Pent Group, Karn began planning an underground base and considered returning to the Shinobi World.

• Dr. Ashford showed Karn an antidote serum that could eliminate the T-virus worldwide, and Karn ordered its mass production before assigning him further virus research.
• Karn learned that the Red Queen had collected 13,572 technical documents and arranged for her to help manage the Pent Group after he returned to the Marvel Universe.
• Karn went to Alicia’s school after she injured two classmates, stopped their fathers from beating them further, and arranged a housekeeper, nanny, and assistant for Alicia before planning to leave.
• Karn installed the Red Queen at the Pent Group and directed Laura and the Vanko father and son to build server rooms and plan a massive underground hive base.
• The Red Queen proposed a four-year construction plan, while Karn promised to provide funding and assigned her to prepare plans for the group’s work and new pharmaceutical products.
• Karn resolved to finish preparations for the wizarding manor and company before returning to the Shinobi World to meet Kushina and expand his forces.

Madara Uchiha learned that Nawaki threatened his plans and ordered White Zetsu to spread intelligence about him while keeping watch on Obito Uchiha. As the Third Shinobi World War intensified, Karn returned to the Land of Hot Water, began expanding his technological network, and arranged to meet Orochimaru at Ryūchi Cave, where Ichikishimahime greeted him.

• White Zetsu reported Nawaki's strength to Madara Uchiha, who decided not to intervene and ordered him to publicize Nawaki's abilities and monitor Obito Uchiha.
• The Cloud Ninja pressed Konoha hard in the Land of Hot Water, and Hiruzen Sarutobi sent Kushina and other reinforcements to support Tsunade's front.
• Karn questioned Xia Chuan and Kawaki about the war, assigned Kawaki to build computers and communications infrastructure, and instructed Xia Chuan to take over Kawaki's previous duties.
• Karn inspected his holdings, dealt with disloyal people, and sent Orochimaru a message requesting a meeting at Ryūchi Cave.
• Karn went to Ryūchi Cave early, where Ichikishimahime rushed to him and asked him for another bowl.

Karn met with Orochimaru in Ryūchi Cave, learned about his Fire Dragon army and the war against Sunagakure, then went to the Land of Fire’s capital to secure the Daimyo’s support against Kumogakure. By enchanting the Daimyo with a magical necklace and offering him Viagra profits, Karn strengthened his political influence and planned his next moves.

• Ichikishimahime begged Karn for blood, then left him alone to wait for Orochimaru in Ryūchi Cave.
• Orochimaru told Karn that Hiruzen Sarutobi had kept transferring him between fronts and revealed that he had raised forty-three Fire Dragons, thirty of which could join the coming battle against Sunagakure.
• Karn learned that the Third Raikage was targeting him and decided to travel to the Land of Fire’s capital to gain the Daimyo’s support.
• Karn demonstrated a protective necklace to the Daimyo using Hatake Sakumo’s attacks, then gave the necklace to the Daimyo and offered him half the profits from Viagra.
• The Daimyo pledged full support for the war against Kumogakure, while Karn planned to travel to Konoha, check on Nonō, and continue his other projects.

Hiruzen Sarutobi arranged to use the Daimyo’s war funds to recruit allied shinobi while weighing Konoha’s depleted forces across three fronts. Karn heard Yakushi Nonō’s report on Konoha’s situation and chose to leave her in place, but she asked him to try her massage technique before he went.

• The Daimyo’s emissary told Hiruzen Sarutobi that the Land of Fire would fund and supply Konoha’s war against Kumogakure, and Hiruzen agreed to stand with the Daimyo’s Mansion.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi planned to give Danzo funds and supplies to recruit Kusagakure and Takigakure, seek support from the Rain’s shinobi groups, and discuss clan reinforcements with Konoha’s clan heads.
• Karn gave Yakushi Nonō a defensive earring and decided she should remain in Konoha, where she could continue learning from Tsunade.
• Yakushi Nonō reported on Rin Nohara’s medical training, recommended support for several promising Chunin, and told Karn about Konoha’s depleted forces and other internal affairs.
• Karn said he would leave and asked Yakushi Nonō to maintain the status quo, but she asked him to try her massage technique and sat astride him.

Orochimaru prepared the Land of Rivers forces for a decisive battle against Sunagakure, while Tsunade organized Konoha's response to Kumogakure on the Land of Hot Water front. The chapter left both fronts readying for battle, with Kushina confident that her stockpiled Nine-Tails chakra would let her defeat the Cloud's jinchūriki.

• Orochimaru made Minato Namikaze deputy commander and ordered him to lead an infiltration mission to destroy Sunagakure's rear.
• Orochimaru assigned the new reinforcements to learn the Summoning Technique and help the main force face the Sand Ninja, while Suzaku's squad was tasked with keeping Chiyo occupied.
• Tsunade announced orders to reject Kumogakure's demands and drive its forces from the Land of Fire, along with reinforcements and aid from Kusagakure and Takigakure.
• Tsunade persuaded Kushina to contribute more than fifty healing potions, telling her that Karn had returned to Konoha.
• Kushina said she had stockpiled Nine-Tails chakra and expected to defeat Kumogakure's Eight-Tails and Two-Tails jinchūriki.

The Third Kazekage prepared Sunagakure for a decisive battle over Kikyo Castle while Orochimaru readied Konoha’s forces to meet them. As Bunpuku unleashed Shukaku and Orochimaru summoned a giant Fire Dragon and reinforcements, the chapter shifted to Rōran, where Naruto and Kakashi defeated Mukade and stopped the Mechanical Guards, leaving them unsure how to return.

• The Third Kazekage discussed Konoha’s reinforcements with his commanders, ordered Bunpuku cared for, and directed Chiyo to prepare logistics and the Puppeteer Unit’s new poison.
• Orochimaru sent Minato to harass the Sand Ninja rear and led Konoha’s Jonin toward the battlefield as both sides prepared for a decisive clash.
• Bunpuku used the Feigning Sleep Technique to release Shukaku, despite the warning that his body could no longer withstand the Tailed Beast’s power.
• Orochimaru entered Sage Mode and summoned a huge Fire Dragon, while a hidden unit summoned thirty more Fire Dragons in response to its roar.
• Naruto disabled the Pent 42 Mechanical Guards in Rōran, and Kakashi arrested and killed Mukade before realizing they did not know how to return.

Naruto Uzumaki and Kakashi Hatake left Rōran to seek a way back to their own time, while Minato Namikaze led an assault on Sunagakure during the war. Near the village, Minato’s group crossed paths with the time-displaced pair and followed them as they tried to avoid involvement.

• Naruto Uzumaki persuaded Kakashi Hatake to leave Rōran and look for the Daimyo, and Kakashi agreed after setting rules for their behavior.
• Minato Namikaze led twelve ninja toward Sunagakure and ordered a direct attack after his scouts reported guards at the entrance.
• Minato’s team killed the entrance guards, and Minato summoned two fire dragons that charged into Sunagakure.
• Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki spotted Minato Namikaze’s group being pursued by Sand Ninja near Sunagakure.
• Kakashi Hatake recognized Minato Namikaze as his former team leader and led Naruto away, but Minato and his group followed them.

Orochimaru led Konoha to a decisive victory over Sunagakure at Kikyo Castle, while Minato Namikaze’s group encountered Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki in the Land of Wind. After discussing Orochimaru’s chances of becoming Fourth Hokage, Karn and Orochimaru discovered a hidden eavesdropper in the woods.

• Kakashi Hatake warned Minato Namikaze and his companions to keep their distance, then left with Naruto Uzumaki after the groups questioned each other.
• Minato Namikaze’s team had lost six people after the summoned fire dragons devastated part of Sunagakure, and they decided to rest before returning to the battlefield at Kikyo Castle.
• Orochimaru and Konoha’s forces overwhelmed Sunagakure with thirty fire dragons, and the Third Kazekage ordered a retreat after Rasa held Orochimaru back.
• Orochimaru captured the paralyzed Rasa and organized the battlefield cleanup and defenses before leaving a shadow clone at Kikyo Castle.
• Karn told Orochimaru that the victory gave him a strong chance of becoming Fourth Hokage, and Orochimaru warned that Hiruzen Sarutobi might still upset his plans.
• Orochimaru sensed an eavesdropper in the woods and scattered into snakes as fighting broke out nearby.