Vol. 4The Empire Expands
Toyotomi Yinglang expanded the Empire through political maneuvering, new institutions, technology, and missions beyond the Shinobi World, while Konoha struggled to recover from Danzo’s rebellion. The volume left Yinglang training his heirs and sending Bolt to Yutian for further instruction.
- Toyotomi Yinglang strengthened the Empire and maneuvered Danzo, Kinkaku, and Ginkaku toward attacks that weakened Konoha and Kumogakure.
- Kinkaku and Ginkaku attacked the peace talks, and Tobirama Senju faced them alone while Danzo returned to Konoha planning a coup.
- Danzo’s coup devastated Konoha, and Tobirama Senju died after bringing the Yotsuki Clan under Konoha’s authority.
- Hiruzen Sarutobi rebuilt Konoha through schools and the Will of Fire while Toyotomi Yinglang shaped its education and history to benefit his clan.
- Toyotomi Yinglang freed Kaguya and bound her and his followers to the Heavenly Court as gods tasked with expanding the Empire.
- Kaguya led the first mission to Planet No. 1, where Nagato established a base and Sasori spread the Mechanical God Cult, while Yinglang trained Jilan.
- Toyotomi Yinglang trained his children, assigned Devil Fruits, and expanded the Empire’s technology and medical aid.
- Yinglang gave Bolt the Body Flicker Devil Fruit and ordered Yutian to train him in the Gravity Room and teach him chakra extraction.