Chapter Summaries

The Allied Shinobi Forces agreed to hunt Kabuto Yakushi, while Shikaku explained the hidden history behind the war’s final battle. Naraku then warned the leaders that other dangers remained in the Shinobi World.

• Mei Terumi, Dianbingwei, Gaara, Kurotsuchi, and Shikaku agreed that the Five Great Nations would jointly search for Kabuto Yakushi and share intelligence about him.
• Shikaku proposed disbanding the Allied Shinobi Forces now that the war had ended, then explained Kaguya Ōtsutsuki’s connection to the Sage of Six Paths and the battle that sealed her away.
• The gathered leaders reacted with shock as they learned that Madara Uchiha had been manipulated and that Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and the Sage of Six Paths were real.
• Naraku told the leaders to focus on other dangers hidden within the Shinobi World and urged them to listen carefully.

Shihōin Naraku warned the Allied Shinobi Forces that an Ōtsutsuki Clan enemy was hiding in the Shinobi World. He explained that the enemy had escaped after Kaguya Ōtsutsuki ambushed him and was recovering from his injuries.

• Shihōin Naraku drew the leaders’ attention by warning that a new crisis remained after the war.
• Naraku explained the God Tree’s origins, the Chakra Fruit, White Zetsu, and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki’s preparations against the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
• Dianbingwei and Shikaku took the possibility of Ōtsutsuki enemies seriously, while Mei Terumi and others doubted the threat after so many years without an attack.
• Gaara proposed that everyone stay alert, and the leaders agreed that ordinary caution was enough.
• Naraku clarified that an Ōtsutsuki Clan enemy was currently hiding in the Shinobi World and recovering from injuries.
• Naraku said Kaguya had ambushed the enemy to seize the Chakra Fruit, but he had escaped using his own abilities.

Shihōin Naraku revealed that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was hiding in the Shinobi World and recovering from his injuries, prompting the leaders to confront the threat. Naraku urged the villages to unite against Isshiki and set aside their pursuit of Sasuke and Kabuto Yakushi.

• Shihōin Naraku told the gathered leaders that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was hiding in the Shinobi World and still recovering.
• Dianbingwei, Gaara, and Mei Terumi reacted with alarm and asked Naraku how much he knew about the enemy.
• Naraku explained that he had sensed Isshiki near the battlefield during his fight with Kaguya, when his perception had greatly increased.
• Naraku revealed that Isshiki wanted to plant the God Tree and obtain a Chakra Fruit to restore his strength, making him a threat to the entire Shinobi World.
• Naraku used Isshiki’s threat to urge the villages to cooperate and abandon their pursuit of Sasuke and Kabuto Yakushi.

Shihōin Naraku revealed that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had survived Kaguya’s attack and was hiding in the Shinobi World, prompting the leaders to agree that he threatened them all. With no reliable way to find Isshiki and the nations weakened by war, Tsunade called for closer unity, and Gaara supported her.

• Shihōin Naraku explained that Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had nearly killed Isshiki, who had hidden for a thousand years while recovering and seeking revenge.
• Dianbingwei, Mei Terumi, Kurotsuchi, Gaara, and Shikaku discussed Isshiki’s possible condition and the lack of information that could help them locate him.
• Shihōin Naraku argued that anyone who sought to use the God Tree to destroy their world was an enemy of the entire Shinobi World, and the leaders agreed.
• Shikaku and Tsunade warned that finding Isshiki would be extremely difficult, especially while the Five Great Nations were still recovering from the war.
• Tsunade called for the nations to unite more closely, and Gaara insisted that the recent end of the war made unity even more necessary.

The Kage agreed to conceal the threat of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki while secretly coordinating intelligence gathering and village preparations. Shihōin Naraku proposed that Sasuke Uchiha lead the investigation team, leaving Dianbingwei considering whether to challenge the decision over Sasuke’s past crimes.

• Gaara, Shikaku Nara, Mei Terumi, Dianbingwei, and Kurotsuchi supported closer cooperation and secret preparations against Isshiki.
• Ao argued that the villages should conceal the threat, investigate quietly, strengthen their defenses, and maintain open communication.
• The leaders agreed to keep the intelligence secret, while Dianbingwei said he would consult Kumogakure’s elders.
• Naraku proposed that Sasuke Uchiha lead a multi-village team to investigate Isshiki, citing Sasuke’s Rinnegan and combat ability.
• Dianbingwei hesitated to accept the proposal and considered seeking support from the other villages to hold Sasuke accountable.

The leaders of the Five Great Shinobi Villages approved Shihōin Naraku’s proposal to appoint Sasuke Uchiha captain of a squad investigating Ōtsutsuki Isshiki. Naraku set the squad’s requirements, and each village agreed to provide one jonin.

• Gaara, Kurotsuchi, and Mei Terumi agreed to Sasuke’s appointment, despite Dianbingwei’s objections.
• Naraku argued that Sasuke was suitable because he had helped win the war and could atone for his past, and Dianbingwei reluctantly agreed.
• Naraku said the squad needed capable jonin skilled in reconnaissance, sealing, and support.
• After the leaders objected to sending many powerful ninja, Naraku limited the request to one jonin from each of the Five Great Shinobi Villages besides Sasuke.
• The leaders agreed to provide one jonin apiece.

The Five Kage Summit concluded with Sasuke Uchiha appointed captain of the Investigation Squad, and Naraku explained to Naruto why Sasuke would spend time away from the village. The next day, Naraku addressed the surviving Allied Shinobi Forces, honoring their losses and proclaiming their victory in the war.

• Shihōin Naraku reminded the village leaders to watch for abnormalities, and they selected Sasuke Uchiha to lead the Investigation Squad.
• Naraku adjourned the summit, then assured Naruto that Sasuke was pardoned and could return to the village between missions.
• Jiraiya and Shikaku Nara explained that time away would help Sasuke as villagers moved past their resentment.
• More than forty thousand surviving ninja gathered in Konoha the next day to hear Naraku address them.
• Naraku recounted the war's deaths and injuries, then declared that the Allied Shinobi Forces had defeated 100,000 White Zetsu, Obito Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, and the Ten-Tails.

Shihōin Naraku delivered an impassioned speech to the Allied Shinobi Forces, honoring the fallen and urging the survivors to rebuild together. The ninja celebrated their victory, while Yunshui worried that Naraku’s influence and power could threaten Kumogakure and the wider Shinobi World in the future.

• Yunshui and Dianbingwei worried that Naraku’s speech would win the surviving Cloud Ninja’s loyalty and weaken their obedience to Kumogakure’s leadership.
• Naraku honored the ninja who had died, promised memorials and support for their families, and called on the survivors to rebuild and celebrate their victory.
• The gathered ninja applauded, cheered, and called out their villages’ names as former enemies embraced and Konoha’s civilians joined the celebrations.
• The leaders praised Naraku’s speech, and he asked them to wait until the excited ninja had calmed down before returning to their villages.
• Jiraiya, Tsunade, Mei Terumi, and Gaara remarked that the crowd’s hearts had seemed to beat in unison, while Yunshui privately feared Naraku’s overwhelming power and influence.

After Shihōin Naraku sent the Allied Shinobi Forces on their way, the villages departed Konoha one by one. Gaara reaffirmed Sunagakure’s friendship with Konoha, while Mei Terumi led Kirigakure’s forces home, with Ao relieved to leave before the Hyuga Clan could move against him.

• Yunshui led Kumogakure’s forces out of Konoha, and Naraku told Shikaku Nara to keep a close eye on the village.
• Gaara told Naruto Uzumaki that Sunagakure would remain Konoha’s ally and encouraged him to become Hokage before leading the Sand shinobi away.
• Mei Terumi led Kirigakure’s silent forces out of Konoha after confirming their ships were waiting on the Land of Fire’s coast.
• Ao joined the departing Mist Ninja, relieved to leave Konoha and the Hyuga Clan’s watchful gaze behind.

After Kirigakure departed, Naraku learned that the Hyuga Clan was pressuring him to help reclaim Ao’s Byakugan, but he refused to risk Konoha’s alliance with Kirigakure. As Iwagakure’s contingent left, Kurotsuchi looked back at Naraku with conflicted feelings.

• Shihōin Aomi asked Naraku to consider the Hyuga Clan’s request, and Naraku sent him away while warning him to focus on the upcoming chunin assessment.
• Naraku, Tsunade, and Jiraiya discussed how the Hyuga Clan was trying to recover Ao’s Byakugan and agreed that its members were considering a reckless seizure.
• Naraku said he would address the village’s growing overconfidence at a jonin meeting, and Shikaku Nara acknowledged his responsibility as Jonin Commander.
• Iwagakure’s contingent departed under Kurotsuchi, Ichihan, and the other leaders, and Kurotsuchi exchanged a conflicted glance with Naraku before turning away.

After the Allied Shinobi Forces disbanded, Naraku and the others returned to the Hokage Building to discuss the postwar search team and closing the field hospital. They agreed that the stabilized wounded could be brought back to Konoha, where space had become available for their continued treatment.

• Naraku, Tsunade, and Jiraiya watched the last Iwagakure contingent leave and reflected on the end of the war; Naraku said the Allied Shinobi Forces' forehead protectors would remain meaningful keepsakes.
• Naraku suggested Jiraiya join Sasuke Uchiha's team searching for Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, but Jiraiya declined and said he wanted to stay near the unsettled shinobi world; Neji Hyuga remained assigned to the team.
• Shikaku Nara proposed closing the field hospital because its patients' injuries had stabilized and the wounded could return to Konoha.
• Tsunade supported the closure to reduce supply and transport burdens and make treatment easier, and Naraku agreed that Konoha now had enough space for the severely wounded.

After the war, Konoha agreed to treat the other villages’ severely wounded and kept the remaining wartime supplies in exchange for its help. Naraku’s assignment of Sasuke to guard the Field Hospital was praised as a way to protect patients and help Sasuke overcome his past, and Tsunade arranged to receive the patients with Naruto.

• The Five Kage’s senior officials left their severely wounded in Konoha for treatment, and Konoha retained the remaining war supplies as compensation.
• Naraku asked Shikaku Nara to notify the Field Hospital that it would be closed and its patients taken in by Konoha.
• Shikaku reported that Sasuke Uchiha had protected the Field Hospital without incident after Naraku assigned him there.
• Jiraiya and Tsunade praised Naraku’s arrangement, noting that Sasuke’s service could help ease the Allied Shinobi Forces’ resentment toward him.
• Shikaku said Sasuke mostly guarded the hospital perimeter and avoided conversations, while Naraku confirmed that he had fulfilled his duties.
• Tsunade offered to have Naruto accompany her to receive the Field Hospital’s wounded, and Naraku agreed.

Shihōin Naraku arranged for Tsunade to oversee the wounded’s transfer to Konoha and assigned Shikaku Nara to prepare a war report for the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. As he reviewed postwar stabilization reports, he learned that wounded Kumogakure and Iwagakure ninja had nearly clashed over treatment and decided Konoha’s arrangements would remain in force.

• Shihōin Naraku designated Tsunade to receive the wounded during their transfer from the Field Hospital to Konoha.
• Shikaku Nara told Naraku that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire had requested a detailed account of the war, and Naraku assigned Shikaku to draft one with help from returned battlefield ninja, including Shikamaru Nara.
• Naraku ordered Advisor Utatane Koharu to brief the Daimyo in advance and told Shikaku to submit the completed report for his review.
• After the meeting, Naraku reviewed postwar stabilization reports and found that wounded Kumogakure and Iwagakure ninja had nearly fought over the order of treatment at a temporary medical station.
• Naraku considered separating wounded ninja by village but decided they had to follow Konoha’s arrangements if they wanted treatment there.

Shihōin Naraku spent the day handling Konoha’s postwar administration, including supplies, compensation, and a memorial for fallen ninja. After visiting Konoha Hospital, he learned that Tsunade would leave the next morning to escort medical personnel and wounded from the Field Hospital back to the village.

• Naraku ordered Konoha’s Medical Department to improve patient allocation and communication after disputes over treatment.
• Naraku reviewed depleted wartime supplies and postponed planning his funding report to the Daimyo until Shikaku completed the war report.
• Naraku reviewed Konoha’s list of fallen and missing ninja and ordered a collective memorial after compensation payments were distributed.
• Naraku spent the day processing documents, then visited Konoha Hospital and confirmed the wounded there were stable and their care was orderly.
• Tsunade told Naraku she would leave the next morning with Shizune, Sakura, and other Medical Ninja to transfer wounded from the Field Hospital, and Naraku promised to prepare medical supplies.

Tsunade’s medical team, with Naruto and Sakura, traveled to the Field Hospital, where Sasuke was guarding the camp. Naruto told Sasuke he was cleared of trouble, and Sasuke asked what Naruto knew about the Search Team he was set to lead.

• Naruto and Sakura traveled with Tsunade’s team to the Field Hospital, where Sakura joined the medical work and Naruto searched for Sasuke.
• Sasuke watched the camp from the woods, having already learned that Konoha’s people had arrived.
• Naruto found Sasuke and told him that Naraku and the others had resolved his situation and that he was in the clear.
• Sasuke asked Naruto what he knew about the Search Team and its mission to search the shinobi world for the enemy.

Naruto told Sasuke about the search team and reassured him that he would be able to return to Konoha to rest. Under Tsunade’s direction, the field hospital prepared to return the wounded to the village, and the convoy set off at dawn.

• Naruto explained the search team to Sasuke and said Naraku had refused to let him join it.
• Sasuke encouraged Naruto that he could still become Hokage, and Naruto regained his confidence.
• Tsunade ordered Shizune to tell the field hospital staff they would set off the next morning.
• Shizune reported that all 137 severely wounded patients had been placed in the convoy’s central wagons with medical ninja assigned to them.
• Tsunade ordered the convoy of over a thousand people and seventy-nine wagons to move out.
• The ninja left behind continued dismantling the field hospital and sorting supplies while talking about returning to Konoha.

Shihōin Naraku oversaw the arrival of Tsunade’s convoy of wounded Allied Shinobi Forces members, then heard Naruto ask to join the Investigation Squad and to be promoted directly to jonin. Naraku refused Naruto but promoted Sasuke to jonin, leaving Naruto to reflect on what he needed to learn before becoming Hokage and eager for the upcoming Chunin Ninja Exams.

• Shihōin Naraku learned that Tsunade’s convoy was nearing Konoha and arranged for Jiraiya and Shikaku Nara to welcome and settle the wounded.
• Tsunade reported that all the wounded had been safely treated and settled, then left to rest.
• Naruto asked Shihōin Naraku to let him join the Investigation Squad, but Naraku refused because the mission required the other villages’ trust.
• Naruto asked to be promoted straight to jonin, but Naraku explained that Sasuke qualified based on his wartime judgment and teamwork while Naruto still lacked leadership and strategic experience.
• Naraku gave Sasuke his jonin promotion document, and Sasuke teased Naruto about remaining a genin.
• Naraku reminded Naruto that he needed to become a chunin and develop his abilities before pursuing the Hokage position; Naruto brightened when he learned the Chunin Ninja Exams would be held again.

Shihōin Naraku told Naruto Uzumaki that the Chunin Ninja Exams would likely resume in a year, while warning him that his exam would differ from the others. He then tasked Sasuke with leading a search for Ōtsutsuki Isshiki and cautioned him to survive any encounter until Naruto and Naraku could help.

• Naraku explained that the villages needed time to rebuild and estimated that the Five Great Shinobi Villages would hold the Chunin Ninja Exams in about a year.
• Naruto eagerly promised to enter and pass the exams, while Sasuke teased him and Naraku warned that Naruto would face a different assessment.
• Naraku told Sasuke that his Jonin status would help him lead the search team and keep other villages' Jonin in check.
• Naraku warned that Ōtsutsuki Isshiki's strength was unknown and instructed Sasuke to hold out if he found him until Naraku and Naruto arrived.
• Sasuke accepted the mission, while Naraku noted that finding Isshiki would be difficult because they did not know whose identity he had taken.

Naraku oversaw the recovery of the wounded after the war and handled the resulting medical costs, while preparing a report for the Daimyo. The chapter ended with the Daimyo seeking information about Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, a request Naraku planned to deflect.

• Naraku told Naruto and Sasuke that the Search Team would set out in a month, after jonin from other villages arrived in Konoha.
• Naraku held a memorial service as wounded ninja recovered and departed Konoha, while those with severe injuries remained for treatment.
• A report stated that over fifteen hundred wounded had left that week, leaving 637 severely wounded patients at Konoha Hospital.
• Utatane Koharu delivered the Daimyo's request for a detailed war report to support Konoha's funding, and Naraku said Shikaku was preparing it.
• Utatane Koharu told Naraku that the Daimyo also wanted information about Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, and Naraku planned to deflect the request.

A month after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konoha recovered as wounded patients returned home and the village resumed peaceful routines. At the East Main Gate, Yamada and Ōtomo reflected on the war and their changed lives while watching supply carts enter.

• Konoha's hospitals treated fewer than a hundred severely wounded survivors as the village returned to normal after the war.
• Shihōin Naraku had assigned specific purposes to Konoha's gates during reconstruction and pushed through other rule changes before the war.
• Yamada asked Ōtomo how many people had passed through the East Gate, and Ōtomo reported that twenty-seven had come through that day.
• Yamada suggested Ōtomo might be promoted to chunin after surviving the war, and Ōtomo said they would follow Lord Hokage's orders.
• Yamada remarked that peace felt wonderful but unreal as he watched supplies arrive, while Ōtomo listened in silence.