Recaps

Senju Chen strengthened his War God Body in Ryūchi Cave and sent clones to train in all three Sage Lands while he managed Konoha’s affairs. When Kumogakure’s delegation arrived to gather intelligence and pursue the Byakugan, Chen monitored its members and tested Killer B, but failed to draw out the emotional reactions he sought.

• Senju Chen explored Ryūchi Cave’s outskirts, stole snake abilities, and learned that the Snake Cave Abyss held a dangerous truth linked to a man who had returned with godlike power.
• Senju Chen trained his clone against Konoha fighters and Akimichi clansmen, then caused mass illusions in Konoha and Kirigakure before Tsunade ordered him to rest his eyes.
• Senju Chen sent clones to Ryūchi Cave, Mount Myōboku, and Shikkotsu Forest to train in senjutsu, with the Great Toad Sage and Katsuyu approving their training.
• Senju Chen received Kumogakure’s delegation and learned that Little A had been tasked with investigating Konoha’s technology and seeking an opportunity to take Hinata Hyuga’s Byakugan.
• Senju Chen guided Little A through Konoha’s security, Medical Department, and Ninja Academy, while Little A’s attendants recorded details of its scientific tools and education system.
• Senju Chen ordered Shisui to watch the Hyuga compound after detecting Kumogakure’s interest, while Little A investigated Konoha’s limb-regeneration treatment and tried to conceal his reconnaissance.
• Senju Chen found Killer B at the guesthouse and invited him to a taijutsu match, but he failed to extract one of Killer B’s skills or provoke the strong emotional reaction he wanted.

Senju Chen used illusions and patient kindness to draw Fū close, then stole Chōmei and rescued her when Takigakure ninja attacked. After Fū agreed to go with him, Obito ordered Black Zetsu to investigate Kirisame Ryo, while Black Zetsu resolved to act before Obito discovered that Minazuki Yuki was Rin Nohara.

• Senju Chen unsettled Killer B with elaborate illusions, stole Eight-Tails Gyuki, and watched the Kumogakure delegation leave Konoha wary of the village’s power.
• Senju Chen trained puppet clones in Sage Mode across the three Sage Lands, and the White Snake Sage revealed the higher realm of Snake Sage Unity.
• Senju Chen found Fū near an abandoned mine and gradually gained her trust by bringing her food and creating gentle apparitions.
• Senju Chen used Fū’s emotional reactions to steal Seven-Tails Chōmei, while Fū began to feel at home in the mine.
• Takigakure ninja confronted Fū and called her their Seven-Tails vessel, prompting her to transform and kill several of them.
• Senju Chen subdued Chōmei with Flying Thunder God, Illusory Dream Space, Adamantine Summoning Wood, and sealing chains, then told Fū he had made the flowers and brought her food.
• Fū agreed to go with Senju Chen after asking to see the glowing flowers again.
• Obito ordered Black Zetsu to investigate Kirisame Ryo, and Black Zetsu decided to act before Obito learned Minazuki Yuki was Rin Nohara.

Obito discovered that Rin was alive and serving as the Three-Tails’ Jinchūriki, forcing Black Zetsu to persuade him to continue the Eye of the Moon Plan. Meanwhile, Senju Chen expanded his research and influence, and Konoha’s clans backed his potion program as Shikaku argued that Chen was preparing to unify the shinobi world.

• Obito entered Kirigakure disguised as a merchant, then attacked Rin, who fought alongside Isobu and revealed her identity when her disguise faded.
• Obito broke down after recognizing Rin, while Black Zetsu persuaded him that an unknown party had hidden her survival and that the dream world could give them a new life together.
• Rin reported the masked attacker to Senju Chen, who recognized Obito from the mask fragment and considered how Rin’s survival could undermine Black Zetsu’s plans.
• Senju Chen advanced research into puppets, soul preservation, and divine authority, then welcomed Fū and Chōmei and introduced them to Utakata and Saiken.
• The Medical Department’s enhancement potions drew strong demand from Konoha’s clans, while Tsunade defended Senju Chen’s independent funding and rebuffed the elders’ attempt to seize oversight.
• Shikaku presented the clans’ declaration of support and demonstrated a Mental Enhancement Potion, arguing that Chen’s innovations would transform Konoha’s military.
• Shikaku argued that Chen was preparing for shinobi-world unification, and told Hiruzen that the Nara Clan would not oppose Chen if he became an emperor who ruled the world.