Chapter Summaries

After Mei Terumi was declared unconscious from poison, the elders appointed twelve-year-old Gekkō Raito acting Mizukage. As Kirigakure celebrated his appointment, Gekkō Raito began planning a technique to clear the village’s internal mist while preserving its outer defenses.

• Elder Genshi heard that Gekkō Raito had killed two S-Rank Missing-nin, then learned that Mei Terumi was unconscious from poison.
• Elder Genshi summoned Gekkō Raito and appointed him acting Mizukage, telling him the role could become permanent if his performance satisfied the village.
• Gekkō Raito told Kyuji he was only acting Mizukage and went to the office, where he asked the Great Sage to develop a way to control Kirigakure’s mist.
• The Great Sage proposed a composite barrier that would preserve mist around the village while dispersing it inside, and Gekkō Raito ordered it developed.
• Kirigakure residents discussed Gekkō Raito’s appointment and praised his strength despite his age as a beam of golden sunlight pierced the sky.

Raito became Kirigakure’s acting Mizukage, strengthened the village’s defenses, and received news of his rise spreading across the Shinobi World. Konoha worried over Hinata’s captivity, Sunagakure considered Gaara for Kazekage, and Kumogakure prepared to challenge Kirigakure over the sea lanes.

• Raito used Water Release: Sensory Mist Formation to clear the village while keeping the surrounding fog as a chakra-sensing perimeter, then ordered the creation of a Kirigakure Barrier Team.
• Raito assigned Ameyuri Ringo to assist him and demoted Ao to reviewing minor matters before passing major issues to him.
• Tsunade and Jiraiya discussed Raito’s sudden rise and the Hyuga Clan’s demands to rescue Hinata; Tsunade sent Jiraiya to train Naruto instead.
• Sunagakure’s leaders debated making Gaara Kazekage, citing Raito’s appointment as proof that a jinchūriki could lead a village.
• Ōnoki questioned Kirigakure’s decision to appoint Raito and focused on its capture of the Seven-Tails.
• The Fourth Raikage ordered Mabui to invite Kirigakure to Kumogakure to discuss dividing the sea lanes, intending to pressure the village into a confrontation.

Obito decided the Akatsuki had to accelerate its plan to capture the Tailed Beasts, while Gekkō Raito efficiently governed Kirigakure and prepared to attend Kumogakure’s contentious banquet. He chose Kyuji Kaguya and Ameyuri Ringo to accompany him and went to check on Zabuza’s progress with Water Breathing.

• Obito hurried to discuss moving the Eye of the Moon Plan forward with Nagato, and Black Zetsu resolved to find a way to kill Gekkō Raito.
• Gekkō Raito cleared Kirigakure’s administrative backlog with the Great Sage’s help, impressing Elder Genshi and Mei Terumi.
• Mei Terumi and Hinata Hyuga learned that Kumogakure had invited Gekkō Raito to discuss sovereignty over a disputed sea route.
• Gekkō Raito decided to attend the banquet despite Ao’s warning, and selected Kyuji Kaguya and Ameyuri Ringo to go with him.
• Gekkō Raito left five Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist to guard Kirigakure, then visited the training ground, where Zabuza praised his Water Breathing swordsmanship.

Gekkō Raito traveled to Kumogakure atop a massive Water Dragon Bullet, arriving far earlier than expected and catching the village by surprise. He left the Cloud Ninja and villagers facing the dragon as it plunged toward them from the sky.

• Ao and the Mist Ninja worried about Gekkō Raito traveling to Kumogakure with only Kyuji and Ameyuri, but he ordered them to follow the plan and departed atop a water dragon.
• During the journey, Gekkō Raito reviewed his skills, equipped Fiery Red Eye, and accepted the Great Sage's derivations of Explosion Release, Lava Release, and Scorch Release.
• Kyuji alerted Gekkō Raito that they had reached Kumogakure, and Gekkō Raito enlarged the water dragon and accelerated toward the village.
• Gekkō Raito's water dragon plunged out of the clouds toward Kumogakure, startling the villagers and leaving the patrolling Cloud Ninja frozen in shock.

Gekkō Raito and his Kirigakure companions arrived in Kumogakure on a giant water dragon, then confronted the Fourth Raikage over the village’s hostile reception. After Kyuji and Darui clashed, both sides stood down, leaving tensions high but the meeting unresolved.

• Gekkō Raito, Kyuji, and Ameyuri descended into Kumogakure on a massive water dragon that burst into rain, startling the Cloud Ninja without causing casualties.
• Ameyuri announced that acting Mizukage Gekkō Raito had come by invitation, and Cloud Ninja rushed to inform the Raikage.
• The Fourth Raikage confronted the visitors and blamed them for arriving before the agreed time, while Gekkō Raito criticized Kumogakure’s security and reception.
• The Raikage released his Lightning Release chakra, prompting Kyuji to charge and Darui to block his punch with help from another Cloud Ninja.
• Ameyuri accused the Raikage of provoking the clash, and both the Raikage and Gekkō Raito ordered their fighters to withdraw.
• Darui noticed Kyuji’s bloody fist heal almost instantly and suspected he possessed the Kaguya Clan’s Shikotsumyaku.

Gekkō Raito’s negotiations with the Raikage over the waters collapsed after he demanded Kirigakure’s original territory and Kumogakure’s key trade hubs. The two leaders agreed to settle the dispute in a fight at a mountain lake, where the Raikage plunged into the water to begin.

• Gekkō Raito entered the Raikage Building with Kyuji and Ameyuri, whose identities as members of the rebuilt Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist unsettled the Raikage.
• Gekkō Raito marked a boundary on the map that claimed Kirigakure’s territory and Kumogakure’s key trade hubs, provoking the Raikage.
• When Mabui said the demands put Kumogakure in a difficult position, Gekkō Raito flipped the conference table, and Cloud Ninja surrounded the room.
• Gekkō Raito proposed deciding the division of the waters through a fight, with the winner choosing the boundaries, and the Raikage accepted.
• Gekkō Raito and the Raikage moved to a mountain lake behind Kumogakure, where the Raikage jumped into the water.

Gekkō Raito froze the lake before beginning a fight with the Raikage, who had expected to exploit the water’s conductivity. After matching the Raikage’s strength with a punch, Raito used Boil Release to boost his speed and power, leaving their clash underway.

• Gekkō Raito froze the lake into an enormous ice rink, surprising the Cloud Ninja and denying the Raikage his expected terrain advantage.
• Gekkō Raito and the Raikage agreed to fight until one admitted defeat, then the Raikage unleashed his chakra.
• Gekkō Raito charged and traded punches with the Raikage, whose first blow sent Raito spinning across the ice.
• Gekkō Raito taunted the Raikage and activated Boil Release: Peerless Strength, shrouding himself in steam.
• Gekkō Raito rushed back at greatly increased speed and struck the Raikage’s raised forearm with a powerful kick, shattering the ice around them.

Gekkō Raito pushed the Raikage through a rapid series of attacks until the Raikage activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode. The Raikage then counterattacked, and Gekkō Raito used Ice Release to brace himself against the force.

• Gekkō Raito used Instant Flash and an uppercut to launch the Raikage into an ice crater, while the Raikage's counterpunch sent Gekkō Raito skidding across the ice.
• Gekkō Raito drew Zangetsu and sent a Slashing Wave toward the Raikage, then appeared behind it and attacked the Raikage's neck with Shadow Follows the Blade.
• The Raikage unleashed Lightning Release Chakra Mode at full power, blasting Gekkō Raito away before Gekkō Raito used Water Body Flicker to escape the impact.
• Gekkō Raito mocked the Raikage for revealing his trump card, and the Raikage charged him at lightning speed and struck Zangetsu with his bracer.
• Gekkō Raito was knocked backward, then used Ice Release to freeze his legs in place and counter the Raikage's force.

Gekkō Raito battled the Raikage on the frozen lake, wounding him with Getsuga Tenshō before revealing a six-tailed chakra cloak. Raito gained Lightning Release Chakra Mode through the Great Sage and struck the Raikage with another Getsuga Tenshō, which swallowed him before a battered figure burst free.

• Gekkō Raito and the Raikage traded a relentless barrage of blows that cracked the frozen lake until the Raikage blasted Raito into the air.
• Raito unleashed Getsuga Tenshō, knocking the Raikage into the ice and cutting his bracers and arms.
• Raito activated a six-tailed chakra cloak, prompting the Raikage and Cloud Ninja to recognize his control of tailed beast chakra.
• The Great Sage awarded Raito Lightning Release Chakra Mode and began calculating a Five Releases Chakra Mode.
• Raito closed in on the retreating Raikage and struck him with another Getsuga Tenshō, which cut through a distant hill.
• A battered figure burst out of Raito's slashing wave.

Gekkō Raito crushed the Raikage with a powerful Slashing Wave, but Killer B arrived and saved him from the rubble. As Killer B attacked with the Eight-Tails, Gekkō Raito revealed nine chakra tails and met him head-on, leaving their clash unresolved.

• Gekkō Raito unleashed the Three-Tails' chakra in a devastating slash that shattered the Raikage's armor and buried him beneath a collapsed mountaintop.
• Killer B arrived and used an Eight-Tails tentacle to block Gekkō Raito's attack, saving the badly wounded Raikage.
• The Raikage agreed to fight Gekkō Raito alongside Killer B, who released the Eight-Tails' chakra and unfurled eight tails.
• Gekkō Raito layered Isobu's chakra over his own and revealed nine tails, shocking the Cloud Ninja.
• Killer B attacked with his eight tails, and Gekkō Raito countered with his nine before Killer B seized one tail and threw him over his shoulder.

Gekkō Raito fought Killer B and the Fourth Raikage on the frozen battlefield, turning their duel into a two-on-one battle. As the brothers launched their Double Lariat, Gekkō Raito caught the Fourth Raikage’s arm.

• Killer B joined the fight and traded brutal taijutsu blows with Gekkō Raito while Cloud Ninja watched.
• Kyuji prepared to intervene, but Ameyuri pointed out that Gekkō Raito was enjoying the fight and using Killer B to improve his skills.
• Gekkō Raito used a water clone to evade Killer B’s attack, then struck him from behind with a full-power Boil Release punch.
• The Fourth Raikage caught the injured Killer B, admitted the duel was lost, and decided to fight alongside his brother.
• The Raikage brothers attacked Gekkō Raito with their Double Lariat, but he caught the Fourth Raikage’s arm.

Gekkō Raito revealed the power of three tailed beasts and overwhelmed Killer B and the Fourth Raikage. After Glutton began extracting the Eight-Tails' chakra, his chakra turned golden as he hurled Killer B away.

• Gekkō Raito used Fiery Red Eye and his sword to counter the Fourth Raikage and Killer B's combined attack without being injured.
• The Fourth Raikage activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode at maximum output, while Gekkō Raito revealed that he could use the power of three tailed beasts.
• Gekkō Raito formed fifteen tails and felt the three beasts' chakra merge, prompting Great Sage to advise him to absorb some of the Eight-Tails' chakra.
• Gekkō Raito appeared before Killer B at immense speed and punched him in the face, shattering the ice with the impact.
• Gekkō Raito slashed the Fourth Raikage, pierced his Lightning Release Armor, and sent him crashing into the shore.
• Glutton extracted one percent of the Eight-Tails' chakra, turning Gekkō Raito's chakra golden, and Gekkō Raito hurled Killer B away.

Gekkō Raito defeated the Fourth Raikage and Killer B, then subdued Gyuki after Killer B refused to accept defeat. The Fourth Raikage conceded that Kumogakure had lost and agreed to settle the maritime disputes as Gekkō Raito had demanded.

• Gekkō Raito fired Getsuga Tenshō past the Fourth Raikage and Killer B, carving a tunnel through three mountains and sparing their lives.
• Gekkō Raito declared himself the winner, and the shaken Fourth Raikage recognized the overwhelming gap in their strength.
• Killer B transformed into Gyuki and attacked Gekkō Raito, who froze and struck down the Eight-Tails before binding it with water dragons.
• Gekkō Raito severed one of Gyuki's tails with Light Release: Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi, knocking Killer B unconscious and ending the transformation.
• The Fourth Raikage admitted defeat on behalf of himself and Kumogakure, agreeing to settle the maritime disputes according to Gekkō Raito's terms.

Gekkō Raito defeated the Fourth Raikage and helped Kirigakure claim strategic territory from Kumogakure. As news spread across the Shinobi World, Tsunade rejected the idea of recalling Raito to Konoha, while the Raikage vowed to train and surpass him.

• Gekkō Raito signed the agreement redrawing maritime territories and taunted the Fourth Raikage before departing Kumogakure on a water dragon with his companions.
• The Fourth Raikage ordered Darui to act as Raikage while he went into seclusion for special training, and Mabui warned that Kirigakure would gain fame from the battle.
• News of Raito's victory reached Konoha, where Shikaku suggested recalling him, but Tsunade said Konoha had forfeited its chance by letting him go.
• Ōnoki dismissed the title of strongest Mizukage while privately taking Raito's strength seriously.
• Sasuke heard that Raito had defeated the Raikage and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, then praised him and clenched his fists.

Raito returned to Kirigakure after defeating the Raikage and securing a treaty, then launched plans to expand the village’s trade network. After discovering that he had gathered the chakra of five Tailed Beasts, he learned that collecting all nine could grant him complete Six Paths Power.

• Naruto told Jiraiya that he had succeeded in mastering Sage Mode in less than a month, leaving Jiraiya stunned by his talent.
• Raito returned to Kirigakure with the results of his Kumogakure mission, earning the elders’ praise and the village’s respect.
• Raito ordered the construction of sea-crossing bridges, an expanded port, and trade routes connecting Kirigakure to major countries.
• Raito learned that his chakra now contained five Tailed Beasts, including the Eight-Tails, and considered choosing Jinchūriki to host the separated beasts.
• The Great Sage detected incomplete Six Paths Power and told Raito that gathering the chakra of all nine Tailed Beasts could grant him the complete power.

Gekkō Raito explored the incomplete Six Paths Power, discovering that he could use it to transform flames and potentially create objects or grant them life. He decided to begin developing a spatial ability while two unknown figures watched Gaara’s inauguration as Kazekage.

• Great Sage explained that Six Paths Power could create objects and grant them life, and Raito considered searching for the Sage of Six Paths’ ninja tools.
• At Gaara’s inauguration in Sunagakure, two ghostlike figures criticized the new Kazekage as a child and disparaged the village’s decision.
• Raito used Six Paths Power to enhance flames and give them healing properties, then learned that perfecting the power would require all nine tailed beasts and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
• Raito considered pursuing Shisui’s missing eye to complete Kotoamatsukami, but set that plan aside.
• Raito chose to develop a spatial ability with Great Sage’s help, and Great Sage estimated that the first module would take three days to calculate.

Gekkō Raito began a dangerous training process to strengthen his Six Paths Power, unleashing a tremendous burst of chakra on an isolated island. Meanwhile, Temari arrived in Kirigakure on Sunagakure’s behalf and was escorted into the rapidly flourishing village, where she requested an audience with its Mizukage.

• Gekkō Raito agreed to let the Great Sage use his body to strengthen his Six Paths Power, and an immense surge of chakra erupted from the island.
• Kyuji saw pillars of scarlet, blue, and gold chakra pierce the clouds as thunder shook the sky.
• Temari’s ship crossed Kirigakure’s thick fog, and she was startled when it gave way abruptly to clear skies and bright sunlight.
• Two Kirigakure ninja from the Waves Clan intercepted Temari at the harbor after the Barrier Team detected her arrival.
• Temari formally requested an audience with the Mizukage, and the Mist Ninja escorted her into Kirigakure while concealing that Gekkō Raito was acting in the seclusive Mizukage’s place.
• Temari saw Kirigakure’s busy streets and ongoing construction as the village’s new fees and control of maritime trade brought in wealth.

Temari arrived in Kirigakure seeking help for Sunagakure and discovered Gekkō Raito was its Mizukage. After learning Gaara was in trouble, she explained Sunagakure’s crisis while Nagato considered Kirigakure’s possible involvement and prioritized sealing the One-Tail.

• Temari saw Kirigakure’s thriving streets and Mist Ninja training in Gekkō Raito’s Water Breathing swordsmanship before reaching the Mizukage Building.
• Ameyuri Ringo told Temari that the Mizukage was away, and Gekkō Raito returned and greeted her from behind the Mizukage’s desk.
• Ameyuri gave Gekkō Raito urgent intelligence about Gaara, and Temari demanded to know when he had received it.
• Black and White Zetsu reported Temari’s arrival in Kirigakure to Nagato, while Konan explained why Sunagakure had not sought help from Konoha.
• Nagato wondered whether Gekkō Raito would intervene but ordered the Akatsuki to focus on sealing the One-Tail.
• Temari told Gekkō Raito that Sunagakure had not negotiated with Konoha and admitted she had come to seek Kirigakure’s help.

Temari asked Gekkō Raito to help rescue Gaara, and he agreed after negotiating gold dust and demanding that Temari herself be part of the deal. Gekkō Raito prepared to lead a small team to Sunagakure, while Ameyuri offered herself to him after becoming jealous of Temari.

• Temari learned that Gekkō Raito was Kirigakure's acting Mizukage and pleaded with him to help save Gaara.
• Gekkō Raito demanded practical compensation, and Temari promised Sunagakure's high-purity gold dust despite the financial burden.
• Gekkō Raito also demanded Temari, and she accepted so Sunagakure would be bound to the agreement.
• Gekkō Raito summoned Kisame Hoshigaki and prepared to go to Sunagakure with him and Kyuji, telling Temari they would leave at noon.
• After Temari left with Ameyuri, Ameyuri asked Gekkō Raito why he pursued other women and offered herself to him.

Gekkō Raito set out for Sunagakure to confront the Akatsuki after they kidnapped its One-Tail Jinchuriki. He traveled across the sea on a water dragon and upgraded his reconnaissance technique, leaving his Cloud Eyes surveying the route ahead.

• Gekkō Raito told Mei Terumi he was going to Sunagakure and asked her to manage Kirigakure while he was away.
• Gekkō Raito met Temari, Kisame, and Kyuji at the harbor and carried them across the sea on a giant water dragon.
• Gekkō Raito asked Kisame about facing their former Akatsuki colleagues, and Kisame said he looked forward to fighting them.
• Gekkō Raito integrated Six Paths Power into his reconnaissance technique and unlocked Cloud Eye, which created up to thirty-six cloud doves with shared vision and hearing.
• Gekkō Raito sent hundreds of cloud doves into the sky and activated the thirty-six Cloud Eyes, seeing their views simultaneously.