Arc 9The Eastern Front Victories

Uchiha Minamoto freed Isobu, defeated Obito Uchiha again, and strengthened his abilities as Konoha drove back Kirigakure and Kumogakure. The arc ended with Mei Terumi abolishing Kirigakure’s Blood Mist Policy and beginning a security treaty with Minamoto.

  • Mei Terumi withdrew Kirigakure’s forces from the Land of Whirlpools as Uchiha Minamoto freed Isobu and returned him to the Land of Fire.
  • Uchiha Minamoto brought the wounded to Konoha, where Hiruzen Sarutobi learned that Minamoto had defeated Karatachi Yagura and that Obito Uchiha had manipulated Kirigakure.
  • Uchiha Minamoto killed Obito Uchiha in the Kamui dimension, and Obito revived at Mountain Graveyard after using Izanagi.
  • Uchiha Minamoto developed new Light Release abilities and tested them against Matatabi and Isobu, then used Heavenly Net to detect Yatagarasu near the northern front.
  • Shisui Uchiha attacked Kumogakure’s camp with Yatagarasu, forced Fourth Raikage A and Killer B to withdraw, and reported the victory to Konoha.
  • Uchiha Fugaku passed the Uchiha clan leadership to Shisui, while Uchiha Minamoto became clan leader and commander-in-chief and the Love Newspaper Office publicized Konoha’s victories.
  • Mei Terumi became Fifth Mizukage, abolished the Blood Mist Policy, and reopened Kirigakure’s ports and trade routes.
  • Uchiha Minamoto killed a Jonin who attacked him, demonstrated his Perfect Susanoo over Kirigakure, and began signing a Fire-Water Security Treaty with Mei Terumi.
Chapters 201–225 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 201Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Mei Terumi ordered Kirigakure to name Kisame Hoshigaki an S-rank missing-nin and withdraw from the Land of Whirlpools. In the Kamui dimension, Uchiha Minamoto kept Karatachi Yagura alive and released Isobu from his seal, leaving the tailed beast free but still trapped in the alternate dimension.

  • Mei Terumi learned that Kisame Hoshigaki had killed Kirigakure ninja, stolen supplies, and fled north into the sea, so she declared him an S-rank missing-nin.
  • Mei Terumi ordered Kirigakure's forces to withdraw from the Land of Whirlpools and return to the Land of Water.
  • Uchiha Minamoto asked Isobu to leave some chakra in Karatachi Yagura to keep him alive, and Isobu agreed.
  • Uchiha Minamoto used the Tailed Beast Unsealing Method to remove Isobu's seal.
  • Isobu materialized in the Kamui dimension, celebrated his freedom, and thanked Uchiha Minamoto.

Ch. 202Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto gained Dark Release and returned to Konoha’s East Coast camp with news that the war was over. He left Yamato and Uchiha Itachi in charge while he took the severely wounded back to the village and prepared to handle remaining matters with Kirigakure.

  • Uchiha Minamoto received the SS-rank Dark Release Kekkei Tōta after freeing Isobu and considered how to spend his thirty-three million Great Love Points.
  • Uchiha Minamoto left a Lightning Doppelganger in the Kamui dimension to watch for Obito Uchiha, then took Isobu back toward the Land of Fire to meet Matatabi.
  • Uchiha Minamoto returned to the East Coast camp and announced that Kirigakure’s vanguard had been wiped out, its main force routed, and Karatachi Yagura captured.
  • The Konoha ninja celebrated their victory, while Yamato and Uchiha Itachi reflected on Uchiha Minamoto’s strength.
  • Uchiha Minamoto told Yamato and Uchiha Itachi to guard the camp while he took the severely wounded to Konoha for treatment, then began to tell them something else they needed to know.

Ch. 203Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto returned from the Eastern Front with Kakashi Hatake and other badly wounded Konoha ninja, then arranged their hospital treatment and reported his victory over Kirigakure. He brought Isobu to the Naka River Reservoir, where Matatabi sensed him and rushed over.

  • Uchiha Minamoto assured Yamato and Uchiha Itachi that Kakashi Hatake was alive, then moved the severely wounded ninja into the Kamui dimension.
  • Uchiha Minamoto transported Kakashi Hatake and the other wounded to Konoha, where Yakushi Nonō organized medical ninja to treat them.
  • Uchiha Minamoto asked Uchiha Hazuki to tell Elder Setsuna or the Third Hokage that Kirigakure's main force had been routed and that he had defeated and captured Karatachi Yagura.
  • Uchiha Minamoto brought Isobu to the Naka River Reservoir, where the Three-Tails happily swam in its new home.
  • Matatabi smelled Isobu's familiar chakra on Uchiha Minamoto, raced from the Empty District, and approached the reservoir.

Ch. 204Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Matatabi and Isobu fought at the Naka River Reservoir while Uchiha Minamoto watched. In Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi learned that Minamoto had defeated Kirigakure, captured Karatachi Yagura, and rescued Kakashi Hatake, then rushed toward the reservoir after hearing that two tailed-beast-level chakra signatures were fighting there.

  • Matatabi attacked Isobu at the Naka River Reservoir, and the two tailed beasts fought while Uchiha Minamoto watched.
  • Uchiha Setsuna reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi that Minamoto had routed Kirigakure's forces, captured Karatachi Yagura, and ended the war on the Eastern Front.
  • Uchiha Hazuki told Hiruzen Sarutobi that Kakashi Hatake had survived and was receiving treatment at the Konoha Military Police Force.
  • A Sensory Unit chunin reported two tailed-beast-level chakra signatures fighting near the Naka River.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi put on his battle armor and led Anbu Squad Three toward the Naka River.

Ch. 205Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others arrived at the Naka River Reservoir and found Matatabi and Isobu battling while Uchiha Minamoto watched nearby. Minamoto told Hiruzen that Obito Uchiha had instigated Kirigakure’s war and escaped after Minamoto killed him four times.

  • Hiruzen Sarutobi, Uchiha Setsuna, Uchiha Hazuki, and an Anbu squad reached the reservoir and saw Matatabi and Isobu fighting.
  • Uchiha Setsuna celebrated Isobu’s return and pointed out Uchiha Minamoto, while Hiruzen struggled to take in the destruction.
  • Uchiha Minamoto told Hiruzen that Karatachi Yagura had been captured and was being held somewhere safe.
  • Uchiha Minamoto identified Obito Uchiha as the Mysterious Masked Man behind Kirigakure’s war against Konoha.
  • Uchiha Minamoto explained that Obito had used [Izanagi] to survive being killed four times and had escaped.

Ch. 206Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Matatabi and Isobu fired two Tailed Beast Bombs at the Naka River Reservoir, and Uchiha Minamoto used Kamui to send them into its dimension. The blast destroyed his Lightning Doppelganger and killed Obito Uchiha, who revived at Mountain Graveyard and blamed Minamoto.

  • Matatabi and Isobu formed and fired two Tailed Beast Bombs at each other over the reservoir.
  • Uchiha Minamoto used Kamui to swallow both bombs and warned Matatabi and Isobu not to go too far in Konoha.
  • The bombs exploded inside the Kamui dimension, dispersing Minamoto's Lightning Doppelganger and killing Obito Uchiha.
  • Obito Uchiha revived at Mountain Graveyard through Izanagi and struggled to understand why he had died in the Kamui dimension.
  • Obito Uchiha showed Black Zetsu and White Zetsu that only one Sharingan remained on his arm and accused Minamoto of sending the bombs.

Ch. 207Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Obito Uchiha blamed Uchiha Minamoto for killing him with a bomb inside the [Kamui] dimension, but Black Zetsu questioned his theory. After Obito returned to inspect the dimension, Uchiha Minamoto recognized Obito's chakra and vanished into [Kamui] to pursue him.

  • Obito Uchiha insisted Uchiha Minamoto had planted a bomb in the [Kamui] dimension, while Black Zetsu doubted that Minamoto could enter it.
  • Black Zetsu warned Obito not to use [Kamui], but Obito grabbed Madara Uchiha's [Gunbai] and entered the dimension to check whether it was safe.
  • At Naka River Reservoir, Uchiha Minamoto learned from his [Lightning Doppelganger] that it had sensed Obito's chakra before the explosion.
  • Uchiha Minamoto vanished into [Kamui], leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Anbu Ninja waiting while Uchiha Setsuna reassured them.
  • Obito Uchiha found the [Kamui] dimension empty and convinced himself that Uchiha Minamoto could not enter it.

Ch. 208Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto killed Obito Uchiha inside the Kamui dimension, forcing him to spend his final arm Sharingan on Izanagi, and took the Gunbai. Obito revived in the Land of Iron, exhausted his stockpile of Sharingan, and admitted he could not handle Uchiha Minamoto alone.

  • Uchiha Minamoto entered the Kamui dimension and beheaded Obito Uchiha with Cleave.
  • Obito Uchiha used Izanagi to revive, while Uchiha Minamoto took the Gunbai and left the dimension.
  • Obito Uchiha revived at the Mountain Graveyard and realized all the Sharingan in his right arm had been consumed.
  • White Zetsu stayed silent as Black Zetsu considered how Uchiha Minamoto's repeated victories threatened their plans.
  • Obito Uchiha stood and admitted that Uchiha Minamoto was too difficult for him to handle alone.

Ch. 209Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto returned to the Naka River Reservoir with Madara Uchiha’s Gunbai and told Hiruzen Sarutobi that Obito Uchiha had survived again but had exhausted most of his spare Sharingan. He explained that Obito remained extremely powerful, though his control over the Kamui dimension had been compromised, and revealed that Obito could use Wood Release.

  • Uchiha Minamoto returned to the Naka River Reservoir carrying the Gunbai, which Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Hazuki recognized as the Uchiha Clan heirloom.
  • Uchiha Minamoto told Hiruzen Sarutobi that he had killed Obito Uchiha again and explained that Obito could still revive by sacrificing his Mangekyō Sharingan.
  • Uchiha Minamoto explained that he could enter Obito Uchiha’s Kamui dimension and had weakened Obito’s ability to use it safely.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi asked about Obito Uchiha’s strength, and Uchiha Minamoto said fewer than five people in the Shinobi World were stronger.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi learned that Obito Uchiha could use Wood Release, and Uchiha Minamoto noted that Shimura Danzō could use it as well.

Ch. 210Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

After Hiruzen Sarutobi left the Naka River Reservoir, Uchiha Minamoto used his Great Love Panel to plan how to improve his strength. He developed Takemikazuchi, an S-rank Lightning Release technique that transformed him into a giant made of lightning.

  • Hiruzen Sarutobi told Uchiha Minamoto that the village would record the intelligence about Obito Uchiha, then left the reservoir with his Anbu squad.
  • Uchiha Minamoto sent Uchiha Hazuki to return the Gunbai to the Konoha Military Police Force Building, and she left with it.
  • Uchiha Minamoto rested beside Matatabi and asked Matatabi and Isobu to keep watch while he examined his Great Love Points and abilities.
  • Uchiha Minamoto decided to improve his Life Energy Strength and develop a higher-level Lightning Release ability suited to his fighting style.
  • Uchiha Minamoto spent one million Great Love Points to extrapolate the S-rank Lightning Release technique Takemikazuchi, which let him transform into a giant made of lightning.

Ch. 211Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto derived SS-rank Light Release and the Light Source Body, raising his life energy, mental energy, and chakra to SS rank. After transforming, he asked Matatabi how his chakra felt, and Isobu reacted in disbelief to Minamoto's claim that he had only gotten a little stronger.

  • Uchiha Minamoto fused transcendent Yang and Lightning Release transformations to obtain S-rank Light Release, then added ultimate Yin Release to derive its SS-rank Kekkei Tōta form.
  • Uchiha Minamoto spent twenty million Great Love Points to combine the Light Source Body with Light Release and Blaze Release, creating the SS-rank Light Source Body.
  • Matatabi and Isobu sensed Minamoto's transformed chakra as warm, powerful life energy, with Isobu comparing it to Hashirama Senju's presence.
  • Uchiha Minamoto's attributes reached SS rank in life energy, mental energy, and chakra.
  • Matatabi praised Minamoto's new chakra and rubbed against him, while Isobu protested when Minamoto said he had only become a little stronger.

Ch. 212Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto took Matatabi and Isobu to a remote island to test his newly developed abilities in combat. After evading their attacks, he unleashed Sage Art: Takemikazuchi combined with Perfect Susanoo, and the chapter ended with Matatabi's fireballs failing to damage his armor.

  • Isobu compared Uchiha Minamoto's aura to Hashirama Senju's and agreed to help him test his abilities alongside Matatabi.
  • Uchiha Minamoto used Kamui to transport Matatabi and Isobu to an uninhabited island hundreds of kilometers east of the Land of Fire.
  • Matatabi attacked Uchiha Minamoto with Cat Claw, but he dodged her strikes through speed alone; Isobu then charged him with Shadow Isobu and also missed.
  • Matatabi and Isobu coordinated their attacks, sending Fire Rat Balls and Isobu Great Waterfall toward Uchiha Minamoto.
  • Uchiha Minamoto transformed into a lightning giant with Sage Art: Takemikazuchi and covered it with Perfect Susanoo to create Sage Art: Takemikazuchi: Susanoo.
  • Matatabi's fireballs struck the giant's armor but left no scorch marks.

Ch. 213Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto overwhelmed Matatabi and Isobu with his Susanoo, then tested his speed and strength before defeating their combined Tailed Beast Bombs with Final-Flash. The chapter ended with the beam exploding over the sea.

  • Uchiha Minamoto's Takemikazuchi: Susanoo made Matatabi and Isobu give up their attacks, and they compared his power to Hashirama Senju's.
  • Uchiha Minamoto dismissed Susanoo and promised not to use it again, but Matatabi and Isobu immediately attacked him.
  • Uchiha Minamoto dodged their assault while adapting to Light Source Body, then activated Flash Chakra Mode and punched Matatabi and Isobu into the sea.
  • Matatabi and Isobu launched two Tailed Beast Bombs at Uchiha Minamoto.
  • Uchiha Minamoto fired Final-Flash, which broke through both Tailed Beast Bombs and continued into the sea, causing a tremendous explosion.

Ch. 214Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto defeated Matatabi and Isobu in a test, healed them, and used his remaining Great Love Points to upgrade his sensory jutsu to [Heavenly Net]. His expanded perception revealed Hiruzen Sarutobi’s fear and detected two familiar chakra signatures to the north: Yatagarasu.

  • Uchiha Minamoto blasted apart Matatabi and Isobu’s combined Tailed Beast Bombs, then healed their injuries and psychological trauma with [Light Release].
  • Uchiha Minamoto returned Matatabi and Isobu to the Naka River Reservoir, where Isobu hid underwater and Matatabi lounged in the sun.
  • Uchiha Minamoto spent his remaining Great Love Points to extrapolate the S-rank sensory jutsu [Heavenly Net].
  • Uchiha Minamoto used [Heavenly Net] to sense across the Land of Fire and neighboring countries, including Isobu’s lingering malice and Hiruzen Sarutobi’s complicated feelings and fear.
  • Uchiha Minamoto extended his perception north and detected two familiar chakra fluctuations: Yatagarasu.

Ch. 215Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Shisui Uchiha arrived at Konoha’s Northern Front with Yatagarasu, where he learned that Uchiha Fugaku remained unconscious and Kumogakure was massing troops. He took charge of the front and flew out to confront Fourth Raikage A.

  • Konoha’s camp sounded an alarm when a large chakra signature approached, then recognized Yatagarasu and expected Uchiha Minamoto to arrive.
  • Shisui Uchiha landed instead and told the camp that Minamoto was holding the Eastern Front while he had come to reinforce the north.
  • Shisui Uchiha visited the unconscious Uchiha Fugaku and learned that Fugaku’s body was stable but his damaged mental energy left the timing of his recovery uncertain.
  • A member of the Mobile Combat Team reported that Kumogakure had stopped major attacks but continued gathering forces near the front.
  • Shisui Uchiha decided not to wait for Kumogakure’s next move and took Yatagarasu to confront Fourth Raikage A.

Ch. 216Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Shisui Uchiha and Yatagarasu attacked Kumogakure’s frontline camp with Sage Art: Amaterasu Feathers, setting the camp ablaze. Fourth Raikage A failed to reach them and was knocked back by Shisui’s Wind Release, while Shisui ordered Yatagarasu to attack again.

  • Kumogakure’s sensory unit detected a large flying beast approaching, and Fourth Raikage A expected Uchiha Minamoto to arrive.
  • Shisui Uchiha surveyed the camp from Yatagarasu’s back and released Sage Art: Amaterasu Feathers over the gathered Kumogakure ninja.
  • Kumogakure ninja tried to stop the feathers with weapons and ninjutsu, but the black flames spread through the camp and engulfed people, supplies, and tents.
  • Fourth Raikage A activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode and leaped toward Yatagarasu, but the crow flew higher and left him out of reach.
  • Shisui Uchiha struck A with Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, sending him crashing into the camp with gashes on his arms.
  • A recognized Shisui Uchiha, and Shisui told Yatagarasu to attack once more.

Ch. 217Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Shisui Uchiha faced the Fourth Raikage A and Killer B on the Land of Woods battlefield while Yatagarasu attacked Kumogakure from the sky with Amaterasu Feathers. Killer B transformed into the Eight-Tails, Gyuki, and the chapter ended as Kumogakure’s troops cheered for their apparent chance to stop the crow.

  • Shisui Uchiha realized that Killer B had joined Fourth Raikage A on the front lines and understood that the Raikage had been waiting for Uchiha Minamoto.
  • Yatagarasu continued dropping Amaterasu Feathers on the Kumogakure troops, while Shisui recognized that the crow could attack or retreat at will.
  • Fourth Raikage A called on Killer B to act, and Killer B drew on Gyuki’s chakra despite the Eight-Tails’ warning about the crow.
  • Killer B performed Complete Tailed Beast Transformation, and the Kumogakure ninja cheered as Gyuki emerged.

Ch. 218Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Shisui Uchiha and Yatagarasu fought Gyuki and Killer B, whose Tailed Beast Bombs devastated the Land of Woods and Kumogakure’s camp. Shisui retreated to the Konoha camp, and Fourth Raikage A ordered Kumogakure to withdraw to the Land of Frost.

  • Gyuki adapted to Yatagarasu’s Amaterasu Feathers by blowing them onto empty ground, then fired a Tailed Beast Bomb that Yatagarasu dodged.
  • Killer B used Continuous Tailed Beast Bombs to corner Yatagarasu, but the crow evaded them as they detonated nearby.
  • Shisui Uchiha shielded Yatagarasu from the blast with Susanoo, exhausting his ocular power and bleeding from his eyes.
  • Yatagarasu and Shisui retreated toward the Konoha camp as black flames consumed the Kumogakure camp and much of the surrounding area.
  • Fourth Raikage A ordered the surviving Kumogakure ninja to withdraw from the Land of Woods to the Land of Frost.

Ch. 219Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Shisui Uchiha returned to the Konoha camp after helping Yatagarasu drive back Kumogakure, and Uchiha Fugaku announced that Uchiha Minamoto would become clan head. In Konoha, Kakashi Hatake woke after being rescued from the Eastern Front and learned that his left eye was gone.

  • Shisui Uchiha reported that he and Yatagarasu had destroyed Kumogakure's camp and supplies, forcing its troops to retreat.
  • Uchiha Fugaku told Shisui Uchiha that Uchiha Minamoto had ended the war against Kirigakure and announced he was passing him the Uchiha clan leadership.
  • Kakashi Hatake woke in the Konoha Military Police Force Medical Corps building, where Might Guy told him that Minamoto had rescued him.
  • Kakashi Hatake discovered his left eye was missing and calmly accepted its loss.

Ch. 220Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto told Kakashi that the Mysterious Masked Man was Obito Uchiha, leaving Kakashi shaken and alone with the possibility that his friend was still alive. Back at the Military Police Force Building, Minamoto learned that Shisui and Yatagarasu had won a major victory against Kumogakure.

  • Might Guy struggled to comfort Kakashi after the loss of his left eye, until Uchiha Minamoto appeared at the hospital bedside.
  • Uchiha Minamoto told Kakashi that the Mysterious Masked Man had orchestrated the war and taken Kakashi’s eye.
  • Uchiha Minamoto revealed that the Mysterious Masked Man was Obito Uchiha, but Kakashi refused to believe that Obito was alive or responsible for the Nine-Tails' Attack.
  • Uchiha Minamoto left Kakashi with the possibility that his left eye’s sight could be restored, and Kakashi asked Might Guy to leave him alone.
  • Uchiha Hazuki reported that Shisui and Yatagarasu had defeated Kumogakure’s camp and forced the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to withdraw from the Land of Woods.

Ch. 221Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto learned that Shisui Uchiha had routed Kumogakure’s forces and received the Heavenly Transfer Technique as a reward. After discovering that Uchiha Fugaku had ceded him the clan leadership and military police command, Minamoto gained the Yata Mirror, while the Love Newspaper Office celebrated victories on both fronts with a bold breaking-news edition.

  • Uchiha Minamoto received the Heavenly Transfer Technique after Shisui Uchiha burned down the Kumogakure camp and crushed its invasion plan.
  • Uchiha Hazuki gave Minamoto a personal letter from Uchiha Fugaku, and Minamoto learned he had become clan leader and commander-in-chief.
  • Minamoto received the Yata Mirror as a reward for taking Fugaku’s positions without bloodshed and delaying the Uchiha Clan’s impending annihilation.
  • Uchiha Hinotori brought battle reports of victories on the Eastern and Northern Fronts to the Love Newspaper Office and ordered a breaking-news edition.
  • Hinotori wrote headlines praising Minamoto and Shisui, titled the main headline “Uchiha! Guardian deities of the Land of Fire,” and the newspaper staff printed the report.

Ch. 222Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Konoha celebrated reports that Uchiha forces had won on both fronts, while Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized that the villagers—including the children—wanted Uchiha Minamoto to become Hokage and decided he should step down. Two days later, Mei Terumi returned to the Land of Water, burdened by her coming role as Kirigakure’s Fifth Mizukage, when a figure appeared beside her.

  • Konoha villagers rushed to buy the Love Newspaper Office’s reports of Uchiha victories over Kirigakure and Kumogakure and chanted in praise of Uchiha Minamoto and Shisui.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha playing at being Hokage through the Telescope Technique, with the other children favoring Minamoto.
  • Hiruzen Sarutobi concluded that he should step down and make way for someone better.
  • Two days later, Mei Terumi returned to the Land of Water aboard a Kirigakure warship and reflected on the burden of becoming Fifth Mizukage.
  • A figure appeared out of thin air beside Mei Terumi.

Ch. 223Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto brought Karatachi Yagura to Kirigakure and revealed that Isobu had been unsealed from him. Karatachi Yagura resigned, Mei Terumi became the Fifth Mizukage, and she abolished the Blood Mist Policy, leaving the gathered Kirigakure ninja reacting to her order.

  • Uchiha Minamoto told Mei Terumi that he had unsealed Isobu from Karatachi Yagura, and Mei Terumi accepted the loss of the Three-Tails.
  • Karatachi Yagura apologized to Kirigakure’s leaders and explained that Obito Uchiha had controlled him through genjutsu and was behind the village’s crimes.
  • Karatachi Yagura resigned as Fourth Mizukage and named Mei Terumi his successor.
  • Genji endorsed Mei Terumi, and Kirigakure’s elders and jonin supported her appointment as Fifth Mizukage.
  • Mei Terumi formally took office and abolished the Blood Mist Policy.

Ch. 224Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Mei Terumi announced the abolition of the Blood Mist Policy, selective pardons for former Kirigakure Missing-nin, and an end to the village’s isolation. When a scar-faced Jonin objected that Konoha might exploit Kirigakure, Mei revealed that Uchiha Minamoto had arrived as her honored guest.

  • Mei Terumi abolished the Blood Mist laws and restored the status of ninja imprisoned under the policy, while allowing eligible Missing-nin to return.
  • A scar-faced Jonin objected to pardoning defectors, but Mei explained that some, including Zabuza Momochi and Juzo Biwa, had fled because of the Blood Mist Policy; Karatachi Yagura also forgave past attempts on his life.
  • Mei clarified that Kisame Hoshigaki and other Missing-nin guilty of serious crimes would not be pardoned.
  • Mei announced that Kirigakure would end its isolation and reopen its ports and trade routes, despite the scar-faced Jonin’s protests.
  • After the scar-faced Jonin warned that Konoha could exploit Kirigakure, Mei introduced Uchiha Minamoto, who appeared beside her from empty space.

Ch. 225Naturally Great-Loving Uchiha

Uchiha Minamoto killed a Kirigakure Jonin and used his Perfect Susanoo to intimidate Kirigakure into accepting Mei Terumi’s authority. Mei then began presenting the Fire-Water Security Treaty, whose first article addressed Kirigakure’s invasion of the Land of Fire.

  • A scar-faced Kirigakure Jonin attacked Uchiha Minamoto, who killed him instantly with Cleave.
  • Uchiha Minamoto summoned his Perfect Susanoo above Kirigakure and split the mist-covered sky with its sword.
  • Kirigakure’s ninja and villagers were terrified by the display, and no one dared oppose Mei Terumi’s orders.
  • Uchiha Minamoto returned to the meeting room, and Mei Terumi announced that she would formally sign the Fire-Water Security Treaty with him.
  • Mei Terumi began reading the treaty’s first article, which acknowledged that Obito Uchiha had manipulated Kirigakure into invading the Land of Fire and required a public apology.
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