Arc 23Wedding and the Chakra Fisher

After Momoshiki was sealed and Sasuke returned home, Naruto and Hinata married amid a gathering of friends and allies. A new Ōtsutsuki, Urashiki, arrived to harvest the Tailed Beasts, and the shinobi trapped him in a layered space-time barrier as Kakashi prepared to attack.

  • Momoshiki consumed Kinshiki and fought Naruto and Sasuke, but Tobirama, Karin, and the others ultimately suppressed him inside Sasuke’s mindscape and extracted his chakra.
  • Sasuke returned home, fought Itachi, and carried him back as a bound gift for Mikoto, who brought them inside to eat.
  • Naruto and Hinata’s wedding brought together their families, the Five Kage, former Hokage, and friends, and Kurama set off colorful fireworks over Konoha.
  • Ōtsutsuki Kunjiki sent Urashiki toward the Shinobi World, where Urashiki attacked Killer B and Gyuki and stole their chakra.
  • Sasuke brought Hikari, an Uchiha from the Warring States Period, to dinner, and Hinata and Karin reassured her that she could live safely in the changed world.
  • Tobirama planned to trap Urashiki using Isobu as bait, while Naruto assembled a team that included Karin and arranged for Yugao to watch Hikari.
  • Urashiki targeted Isobu at its pond, but Karin’s layered space-time barriers trapped him, and Kakashi prepared to take him out.
Chapters 551–575 Vol. 6 Read

Ch. 551Momoshiki: Let's Fuse!

Momoshiki consumed Kinshiki to transform, but Naruto, Sasuke, Karin, and Tobirama prepared to trap him and counter his powers. Momoshiki broke through one barrier and attacked a Naruto clone, only to find that his space-time abilities remained sealed as Naruto and Sasuke pressed their assault.

  • Momoshiki turned Kinshiki into a flesh-and-blood fruit and ate him, gaining a more powerful form with golden Rinnegan.
  • Tobirama continued transporting natural energy to the moon while Karin finished setting up the Chains of Heaven and Itachi helped with the Large Mangekyō.
  • Naruto and Sasuke attacked Momoshiki with senjutsu-coated weapons, disrupting his absorption and sending him flying with their repulsive forces.
  • Momoshiki used Powi Shin to shatter the barrier and pierced Naruto (Wood Clone), but the clone vanished as a piece of wood.
  • Momoshiki tried to tear open a spatial rift but still could not, while Naruto and Sasuke attacked again and Tobirama observed Naruto’s many barrier-setting clones.

Ch. 552Powi Shin: Full Firepower

Momoshiki swallowed a planet-refined Chakra Pill, greatly increasing his power, while Naruto’s Kāma began drawing on Isshiki’s strength. Momoshiki unleashed an enormous arsenal against Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata as Tobirama and Karin prepared the Chains of Heaven.

  • Momoshiki used a peach-pink shield to repel Naruto and Sasuke, then swallowed a Chakra Pill after Sasuke failed to steal it with Amenotejikara.
  • The Chakra Pill increased Momoshiki’s chakra nearly tenfold, and Naruto’s Kāma began glowing as Isshiki loosened his control over it.
  • Momoshiki recognized Isshiki’s presence in Naruto and laughed at Isshiki for inhabiting an inferior creature, prompting Isshiki to strengthen Naruto’s Kāma further.
  • Momoshiki created a vast array of weapons with Powi Shin and sent them toward Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata.
  • Naruto combined his yang power with Sasuke’s yin power to shield the three with nine Truth-Seeking Orbs while Momoshiki’s weapons battered them.
  • Tobirama and Karin continued secretly preparing six layers of Chains of Heaven behind Naruto’s spatial barriers.

Ch. 553Momoshiki: ???

Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata fought Momoshiki in space, trying to destroy Powi Shin and restrain him long enough to seal him. After Naruto and Hinata unexpectedly held Momoshiki in place, Karin activated the Chains of Heaven Barrier, and chains began closing in around him.

  • Hinata, Sasuke, and Naruto attacked Powi Shin, but Momoshiki repaired its crack and blocked their strikes with peach-colored weapons.
  • Karin told Naruto that the Chains of Heaven were ready, and Naruto said they would begin sealing Momoshiki after destroying Powi Shin.
  • Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata charged Momoshiki inside a giant Susanoo, which Momoshiki tore apart with a spear.
  • Naruto and Hinata left the Susanoo, then ambushed Momoshiki and restrained his limbs while Sasuke called to Karin.
  • Karin activated the Chains of Heaven Barrier, and chains extended inward from its six lit layers as Momoshiki struggled against Naruto and Hinata.

Ch. 554Time Rift

Naruto, Hinata, and Sasuke tried to seal Momoshiki, but Momoshiki used Sasuke’s time-based Dōjutsu to take over his body. Inside the Sealing Space, Tobirama told Izuna to activate the firewall that kept Sasuke as the body’s primary consciousness.

  • Naruto and Hinata held Momoshiki in place as the Chains of Heaven approached, while Sasuke entered his time-stop domain to move them out of danger.
  • Momoshiki revealed his Time Rift domain, overcame Sasuke’s time-stop, and took control of Sasuke’s body.
  • Momoshiki, manifesting through Sasuke, shattered the Chains of Heaven and accelerated his analysis of natural energy.
  • Izuna contacted Tobirama from the Sealing Space, and Tobirama instructed him to activate the firewall to protect Sasuke’s consciousness.

Ch. 555It was finally over

Sasuke discovered that Momoshiki had entered his mindscape through Kāma, but Tobirama and the others sealed Momoshiki and extracted his chakra. With the first Ōtsutsuki assault stopped, Tobirama and Isshiki reflected on the outcome of their bet.

  • Sasuke recognized Momoshiki's voice and Kāma, then entered his mindscape to find Momoshiki surrounded by blue data.
  • Karin bound Sasuke with the Chains of Heaven while Tobirama, Izuna, Hashirama, and Madara joined Sasuke inside his mindscape.
  • Tobirama and the others spent about fifty minutes sealing Momoshiki and extracting his chakra.
  • Sasuke woke with blue markings, explained that Momoshiki had been suppressed, and Karin released him after Tobirama confirmed he was safe.
  • Tobirama reassured Itachi that the danger had passed, while Isshiki realized he had lost his bet.

Ch. 556A return to everyday life?

Kushina and Minato anxiously waited for Naruto to return from the battle, while Fugaku and Mikoto waited for Sasuke. Naruto came home safely, then joined Karin and Hinata at the Uchiha household, where they waited for Sasuke and shared a meal as he prepared a surprise for Mikoto.

  • Kushina worried over Naruto’s safety while Minato reassured her and helped the others prepare for his return.
  • Naruto returned from the moon, and Kushina rushed out to hug and fuss over him.
  • Fugaku and Mikoto waited anxiously for Sasuke, and Mikoto punched Fugaku when he suggested they eat before Sasuke came home.
  • Karin, Naruto, and Hinata arrived at the Uchiha home and told Mikoto that Sasuke would be back soon after the battle ended.
  • Naruto explained that Tobirama had defeated the enemy who took over Sasuke’s body, then hinted that Sasuke was preparing a surprise for Mikoto.
  • Mikoto invited the youngsters to eat, while Naruto explained that Kushina and Minato were at a barbecue restaurant because their presence would interfere with Sasuke’s surprise.

Ch. 557Sasuke: Keep these weird bonds out of this, will you!

Sasuke found Itachi outside the Root Base and insisted on taking him home, but a wild boar interrupted their reunion before they began a sword fight. They clashed across the marked clearing, leaving their long-overdue duel underway.

  • Itachi waited outside the Root Base until Sasuke arrived and said he had come to take him home.
  • Sasuke blocked Itachi’s attempt to explain with Naruto’s soundproof earplugs and demanded an answer for their mother.
  • A wild boar rammed Sasuke from behind, and Sasuke blasted it into the sky with Shinra Tensei.
  • Sasuke and Itachi began a sword fight, using Flying Thunder God marks, the Rinnegan, and Amenotejikara to pursue each other.

Ch. 558The brothers' battle and the spectators

Sasuke and Itachi fought with swords and Susanoo while Kakashi, Izumi, and Tenzo watched. Itachi tried to surrender, but Sasuke missed it and continued attacking, ending the chapter as he summoned Momoshiki’s peach-pink disc.

  • Sasuke used lightning and Amenotejikara to counter Itachi’s Amaterasu as their sword fight intensified.
  • Kakashi told Izumi and Tenzo that Sasuke would win because his Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan surpassed Itachi’s Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
  • Itachi and Sasuke activated their Susanoo, and Sasuke’s was far larger than Itachi’s Perfect Susanoo.
  • Itachi surrendered, but Sasuke could not hear him because he was wearing earplugs, so Itachi kept fighting to avoid suspicion.
  • Sasuke let the Totsuka Blade seal his purple Susanoo sword, then summoned a peach-pink disc associated with Momoshiki.

Ch. 559Itachi (beaten-up edition): Um, long time no see

Sasuke used Momoshiki’s borrowed Powi Shin to defeat Itachi and brought his bound brother home. Mikoto laughed at the sight, freed Itachi, and led him inside to eat, while Fugaku was left outside with the food delivery.

  • Momoshiki gave Sasuke temporary access to Powi Shin, and Sasuke captured Itachi after overwhelming him with Crimson Swords.
  • Sasuke tied up Itachi and carried him home, while Izumi and Tenzo teased Kakashi about Sasuke’s rope skills.
  • Fugaku mistook Sasuke for Itachi’s attacker until he recognized Sasuke, then handed him the grilled-meat boxes.
  • Mikoto saw Itachi floating above Sasuke, laughed, and called him Sasuke’s gift before asking Sasuke to bring the food inside.
  • Mikoto untied Itachi and took him inside to eat, leaving Fugaku outside with the delivery worker.

Ch. 560About Getting Married

Naruto and Sasuke explained the Ōtsutsuki threat to Mikoto, who learned the Shinobi World had a few years to prepare. The conversation turned to marriage plans, leaving Itachi flustered when Mikoto asked when he would marry Izumi.

  • Naruto told Mikoto that the Ōtsutsuki Main Family remained a threat, but the Shinobi World could likely handle future attackers unless too many arrived.
  • Naruto reassured Mikoto that no Ōtsutsuki was likely to reach the Shinobi World for two or three years.
  • Mikoto asked when Naruto planned to marry Hinata, and Naruto agreed they would choose a good time.
  • Naruto redirected the conversation to Itachi, prompting Karin and Mikoto to ask when he and Izumi would marry.
  • Itachi realized he had not thought about marriage and panicked under Mikoto's questioning.

Ch. 561One year later

One year after Momoshiki’s defeat, Zabuza read a letter from Naruto announcing that he and Hinata were getting married at the end of the month. He decided to attend the wedding, while Mei Terumi stopped him to demand an explanation about an invitation he mentioned.

  • Zabuza reflected on Kirigakure’s recovery and grumbled that Mei Terumi remained single and had no time for matchmaking.
  • Zabuza read Haku’s letter about the completed Forest of Death development project in Konoha.
  • Zabuza opened Naruto’s letter and learned that Naruto and Hinata were getting married at the end of the month.
  • Zabuza decided to attend the wedding and visit Haku at the Forest of Death.
  • Mei Terumi saw Zabuza outside the Mizukage Building and asked what was wrong.
  • Zabuza asked whether Mei had received an invitation, then tried to leave; Mei caught his leg with a water whip and demanded an explanation.

Ch. 562Wedding invitations

Zabuza told Mei Terumi that Naruto and Hinata were getting married, leaving her in a jealous breakdown. In Konoha, their friends and family received invitations and began reacting to the upcoming wedding, while Hiashi considered where to hold it.

  • Zabuza told Mei Terumi that Naruto and Hinata were getting married, and she broke down over her inability to find a good man.
  • Zabuza warned Chōjūrō to leave Mei alone, but Chōjūrō's concern prompted her to vent to him about her romantic misfortune.
  • Naruto and Hinata's families and friends learned of the wedding after Minato and Kushina had secretly transported Naruto to Hinata's home to discuss a date.
  • Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino received invitations and began thinking about wedding gifts.
  • Neji accepted Hinata's invitation with a heavy heart as Toneri mourned from nearby, then felt somewhat comforted by the thought that Hinata's marriage would end Toneri's pining.
  • Hiashi considered discussing a larger wedding venue with Tsunade and setting aside land on the Back Mountain.

Ch. 563The prelude to the wedding

As preparations began for Naruto and Hinata’s wedding, Hiashi arranged the venue on Konoha’s Back Mountain and recruited Kakashi and Tenzo to help build it. Minato brought Isobu to Kurama’s secret meeting of the Tailed Beasts, and Kakashi and Tenzo were left constructing the venue with help from Matatabi and Isobu.

  • Rasa learned from his children’s letter that Naruto was getting married and decided to send a large golden beckoning cat as a gift.
  • Tsunade gave Hiashi a patch of level ground on the Back Mountain, and Hiashi asked to borrow Kakashi and Tenzo to help prepare the venue.
  • Minato used Flying Thunder God to bring Isobu from its pond to Kurama’s meeting of the Tailed Beasts.
  • Kurama explained the wedding preparations to the Tailed Beasts with a blackboard of drawings of Naruto and Hinata.
  • Kakashi and Tenzo began building the wedding venue with Matatabi and Isobu supplying chakra, while Kurama handled other matters.

Ch. 564Mei Terumi: Zabuza, you pervert!!!

Naruto and Hinata’s grand wedding brought the Five Kage, former Hokage, and their friends together in Konoha. As guests exchanged gifts and celebrated, Mei Terumi mistook Zabuza’s closeness with Haku for perversion.

  • The Hyuga Clan, Kakashi, Tenzo, and others built a large Wedding Hall in two days, and Tobirama cured Ōnoki’s back pain before bringing him to Konoha.
  • Naruto and Hinata arrived at their wedding in formal clothes as the Five Kage, former Hokage, and many friends gathered at the decorated hall.
  • A complained about Konoha’s impressive gathering while Mei Terumi admired the venue and Ōnoki asked Kurotsuchi whether she liked anyone.
  • Kurotsuchi denied having feelings for anyone as she bickered with Deidara, while Mei Terumi envied their closeness and watched Zabuza sit with Haku.
  • Zabuza ignored Mei Terumi’s angry stares and ate candied hawthorn from Haku, who had prepared an ice sculpture of Naruto and Hinata as children.
  • Shikamaru, Choji, Ino, Sakura, Kiba, Shino, and Tenten prepared practical or personal wedding gifts for Naruto and Hinata.

Ch. 565Getting married today

Naruto and Hinata married in a ceremony attended by their family and friends, then slipped away from the crowded reception. Kurama’s spectacular Tailed Beast Chakra fireworks lit up Konoha, and Sasuke went to clean up the resulting mess.

  • Naruto and Hinata exchanged vows and rings, then kissed beneath falling white petals as their families watched.
  • The wedding guests began feasting, while Mei Terumi watched dreamily and Zabuza and Choji impressed everyone by eating roast suckling pig in three bites.
  • Karin noticed Naruto and Hinata had disappeared, and Sasuke used his Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan to find them at the Back Mountain.
  • Naruto told Sasuke they had left because the wedding was too crowded and Kurama had promised them big fireworks.
  • Kurama launched nine harmless Tailed Beast Bombs that burst into colorful lights over Konoha, and Sasuke used Amenotejikara to clean up afterward.

Ch. 566The Ōtsutsuki of the main family

Ōtsutsuki Kunjiki learned that Momoshiki and Kinshiki had gone missing and set out for the Shinobi World, while Urashiki followed him there. In the Shinobi World, Tobirama studied Ōtsutsuki knowledge, and Naruto and Hinata discussed their unsuccessful attempts to have a child.

  • Ōtsutsuki Kunjiki discovered that Momoshiki and Kinshiki had not responded and decided to investigate the Shinobi World himself.
  • Urashiki received Kunjiki’s message, prepared to travel, and used Yomotsu Hirasaka to head for the Shinobi World.
  • Tobirama learned from Kaguya that Ōtsutsuki were born with Kāma and knowledge inherited from their clan.
  • Karin teased Naruto and Hinata about having a child, and Hinata admitted they had been trying without success.
  • Naruto stopped Karin’s teasing with a hand chop and went to cook lunch with his Wood Clones.

Ch. 567Meals at Naruto's House 1

Karin was punished by Kakashi for gossiping about him, and Naruto prepared a meal for Kakashi and his guests. On the Shinobi World News broadcast, Rasa and Gaara appeared helping build the Sand-Rain Canal, with Rasa seemingly preparing Gaara to become the Fifth Kazekage.

  • Karin told Hinata that Yugito had found Kakashi's secret Icha Icha Paradise stash, but Kakashi overheard and struck her on the head.
  • Kakashi delivered a package from the Second to Naruto and joined Hinata and Karin while Naruto cooked extra food.
  • Hinata wondered whether Yugito had left in anger, but Kakashi explained that the Raikage had summoned her and he had taken her back to Kumogakure.
  • Kakashi turned on the Shinobi World News, which reported that Sunagakure and Amegakure had begun building the Sand-Rain Canal.
  • Rasa and Gaara appeared at the construction site, where Rasa said they would keep working on the canal.

Ch. 568A meal at Naruto's house 2

Naruto hosted a meal for his friends, and Sasuke arrived with an unconscious Uchiha ancestor named Hikari. As everyone ate, Sasuke explained how their fight had ended, and Hikari woke up crying.

  • Naruto served crayfish, pork knuckles, and oysters while Karin called Sasuke to ask when he would arrive.
  • Sasuke appeared carrying an unconscious woman and identified her as his ancestor from the Warring States Period.
  • The group ate, and Naruto agreed to visit Tazuna in the Land of Waves for seafood.
  • Karin and Naruto discussed the missing wild boars, while Sasuke silently concealed that he had used genjutsu on them.
  • Sasuke explained that Hikari had attacked him with Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and a sword, so he defeated her and used Amenotejikara to come to dinner.
  • Hikari woke up and burst into tears after hearing Sasuke recount their fight.

Ch. 569Dinner at Naruto's 3

Sasuke and the others stopped Uchiha Hikari when she attacked them, and her attempts to use her Mangekyō abilities failed against Sasuke. Hinata calmed Hikari and took her to bathe, while Sasuke explained that the Uchiha had treated her as a weapon and that she had never been given a name.

  • Hikari stopped pretending to cry, threatened Hinata with a kunai, and accused Sasuke of using her as an Uchiha weapon.
  • Hikari attacked Sasuke with Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, but his evolved eyes and abilities nullified her attacks.
  • Hikari tried to use Engraved Tsukuyomi on the moon, but the barrier outside it blocked her power.
  • Hinata comforted Hikari, crushed her kunai, and took her to the bathroom for a bath.
  • Sasuke told Naruto that Hikari had been sealed and explained that the Warring States-era Uchiha had treated her as a weapon and conducted experiments on her.

Ch. 570Dinner at Naruto's 4

After Hikari joined Naruto and the others for dinner, Sasuke asked her name, and she remembered her parents’ wish that she live in the light. When Karin tried to reassure her that the Uchiha would not harm her, Hikari asked whether they planned to kill her and said she would rather die than fight again.

  • Hinata dressed Hikari in pink pajamas, and Karin gave her clean underwear from a sealing scroll.
  • Hikari tried crayfish and oysters at dinner and was overwhelmed by how delicious the food was.
  • After the meal, Sasuke asked Hikari her name, prompting memories of her parents and their wish for her to stay away from war; she told them her name was Hikari.
  • Naruto urged Sasuke to comfort Hikari because the Uchiha had mistreated her ancestors, but Karin rushed in and knocked Sasuke aside.
  • Karin told Hikari that the war was over and the Uchiha had changed, but Hikari asked if they would kill her and said she would rather die than fight.
  • Karin stroked Hikari’s damp hair and reassured her that she could live a normal life.

Ch. 571Meals at Naruto's Home (End)

Hikari was sent to stay with Karin after arriving at Naruto's home, while Tobirama reviewed her case and discussed technological progress with Sasori. The chapter ended with Sasori receiving leave to travel to Amegakure and replace its aging power supply system.

  • Karin argued that Hikari was not a threat to her, and Hinata reassured Hikari and suggested she explore the modern world with Karin.
  • Naruto decided Hikari should stay with Karin, and Sasuke used Amenotejikara to take them both to Karin's home.
  • Tobirama reviewed Sasuke's assessment of Hikari and chose to leave her alone while considering her war trauma.
  • Tobirama visited the Mechanical Department and asked Sasori about the communications upgrade; Sasori said current technology could not improve it further.
  • Sasori told Tobirama he needed to visit Amegakure to replace its aging power supply system, and Tobirama approved his leave.

Ch. 572Urashiki: Ahem, let me see what I can fish for here

Urashiki arrived in the Shinobi World and attacked Killer B, using his fishing rod to drain chakra from B and Gyuki. After Raikage A intervened, Urashiki fled, and Isshiki recognized him but chose not to tell Naruto who he was.

  • Urashiki emerged from a spatial rift near the moon, then traveled to the Valley of Clouds and Lightning to fish for chakra.
  • Killer B confronted Urashiki, but Urashiki’s hooks pierced B and Gyuki and extracted their chakra to make Chakra Pills.
  • Raikage A attacked Urashiki, who knocked him back and escaped through a spatial rift.
  • Naruto arrived and asked A what had happened; A described the Ōtsutsuki and his fishing rod.
  • Isshiki recognized Urashiki and decided not to tell Naruto about him.

Ch. 573Tobirama: How about catching a turtle in a jar?

Tobirama planned to lure the newly arrived Ōtsutsuki into a trap using Isobu as bait and ordered Naruto to assemble Team 7. Naruto gathered Karin and arranged for Yugao to watch Hikari while the others prepared to act.

  • Naruto brought the weakened Killer B to the Konoha Research Institute, where Tobirama put him to sleep and assessed Urashiki's apparent strength.
  • Tobirama decided to protect the free-roaming Three-Tails and Six-Tails, then asked Minato to bring the Six-Tails back and use Isobu to bait Urashiki into a trap.
  • Tobirama told Naruto to assemble Team 7 and prepare to capture the enemy alive.
  • Naruto recruited Karin and arranged for Yugao to look after Hikari while Karin joined the mission.
  • Tsunade agreed to send Yugao to Karin's house, then drafted an application for a Space Barrier in the Hokage Office.

Ch. 574Urashiki: The collection begins!

Urashiki decided to collect all nine Tailed Beasts as Chakra Pills and turned his attention to the sleeping Three-Tails. He approached Isobu at a remote pond, preparing to begin his collection.

  • Urashiki reviewed the Shinobi World's history and learned about the Tailed Beasts and the Union led by Konoha.
  • Urashiki refined the chakra he had taken from Killer B into an Eight-Tails Pill and added it to his fishing basket.
  • Urashiki decided to collect all nine Tailed Beasts as a set of Chakra Pills rather than consume them.
  • Urashiki used his Byakugan to locate the Three-Tails and went to a remote pond where Isobu was sleeping.
  • Urashiki drifted toward Isobu, intending to turn the Three-Tails into a Chakra Pill.

Ch. 575Isobu: If I Can't Escape, Then...

Urashiki attacked Isobu to harvest its chakra, but Hinata and Karin’s team trapped him behind layers of Space-Time Barriers. Karin sent Kakashi to confront him, while Kakashi first entrusted his Instant Noodles to Pakkun.

  • Urashiki released his presence and targeted Isobu with his fishing rod, driving the Three-Tails into the lake.
  • Isobu fired a Tailed Beast Bomb at Urashiki, who absorbed it and taunted Isobu into hiding inside its shell.
  • As Urashiki approached Isobu, a Green Barrier appeared, and his attempts to escape with Yomotsu Hirasaka failed.
  • Hinata told Karin that Urashiki had noticed something was wrong, and Karin said their layers of Space-Time Barriers had trapped him.
  • Karin ordered Kakashi to take Urashiki out, and Kakashi summoned Pakkun to guard his Instant Noodles.
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