Chapter Summaries

Xiao Tian joined the Konoha forces preparing to face Sunagakure and chose to fight Granny Chiyo rather than Shukaku. After Neji challenged him, Xiao Tian overwhelmed him with Eight Trigrams One Hundred Eight Palms and left him eager to grow stronger.

• Kakashi suspected Xiao Tian had caused the rain that disrupted the Sand ninja’s advantage, and Xiao Tian denied it while asking about the battle preparations.
• Xiao Tian volunteered to face Granny Chiyo instead of Shukaku, then left the strategy meeting with Neji following him.
• Neji challenged Xiao Tian to a fight and struck him with Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.
• Xiao Tian broke through the technique’s effects and defeated Neji with Eight Trigrams One Hundred Eight Palms, while holding back enough for Neji to recover.
• Xiao Tian praised Neji’s potential, patted his head, and left as Neji’s fighting spirit rekindled.

Xiao Tian Uchiha faced Granny Chiyo and destroyed one of her ten puppets with his bare hand, terrifying the Sand forces. Shukaku fled, and Granny Chiyo surrendered Sunagakure and the Land of Wind, though Xiao Tian insisted the fight continue.

• Shukaku rampaged across the desert as the Sand ninja attacked head-on in the torrential rain.
• Granny Chiyo summoned her White Secret Technique: Chikamatsu Ten Puppets and sent a bladed puppet at Xiao Tian.
• Xiao Tian stopped the puppet with his bare hand, destroyed it with golden flames, and forced Granny Chiyo to cut her Chakra Threads.
• Shukaku panicked at Xiao Tian's strength and fled, leaving the Konoha ninja and Sand forces stunned.
• Granny Chiyo surrendered Sunagakure and the Land of Wind, but Xiao Tian told her they had not finished fighting.

Gaara awakened after Shukaku fled and welcomed Sunagakure’s surrender, which Xiao Tian Uchiha had helped bring about. Xiao Tian secretly brought Gaara to Konoha, where Gaara enjoyed Meihuizi’s cooking, before Danzō challenged the official account of Xiao Tian’s contribution to ending the war.

• After Shukaku fled, Gaara awakened and learned that Elder Chiyo had surrendered on Sunagakure’s behalf.
• Gaara welcomed the surrender, and Shikaku Nara drew up reparations treaties as Konoha’s forces prepared to return home.
• Xiao Tian Uchiha took Gaara to Konoha on the Somersault Cloud, and Gaara enjoyed lollipops and Meihuizi’s food.
• At the Hokage’s office, the Third Hokage credited Xiao Tian with helping force Sunagakure’s surrender and awarded him first-class merit.
• Shimura Danzō disputed Xiao Tian’s role, arguing that the weather and Sunagakure’s internal problems had driven the surrender.

Xiao Tian confronted Danzo over his attempt to minimize Xiao Tian’s wartime credit and accused him of having ties to Sunagakure. After Xiao Tian revealed footage implicating Root members in dealings with Sunagakure, he called for Root to be disbanded, leaving Danzo facing demands for an explanation.

• Utatane Koharu defended Xiao Tian’s contributions, but Danzo argued that he deserved only limited praise.
• Xiao Tian challenged Danzo and offered to show a recording connected to Baki’s escape from Konoha.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to stop the dispute, but Danzo called for an investigation into Xiao Tian’s unexplained absence.
• Xiao Tian projected footage of apparent Anbu handing burlap sacks to Sunagakure shinobi, angering the Jonin and senior advisers.
• Hiruzen demanded an explanation from Danzo, who blamed traitors within Root and promised to investigate.
• Xiao Tian called for Root to be disbanded and Danzo to retire.

Xiao Tian forced the Third Hokage to disband Root and threatened Shimura Danzō over the Uchiha Clan Massacre. After leaving the Hokage’s office, Xiao Tian captured two Root ninja and used Human Path to extract information from them.

• The Third Hokage disbanded Root and ordered Shimura Danzō to rest, while Danzō blamed Xiao Tian for Konoha’s possible destruction.
• Xiao Tian challenged Danzō over the Uchiha Clan Massacre and revealed that someone possessed multiple Sharingan on his arm.
• Xiao Tian left the Hokage’s office, and the Third Hokage ordered everyone to keep the allegation confidential and investigate Danzō only when they had sufficient evidence.
• Xiao Tian evaded the watchers following him, knocked out Yamamura Ichirō and Kameda Kofuku, and brought them into the Kamui Dimension.
• Xiao Tian ordered Human Path to read the two Root ninja’s minds and obtain the information he wanted.

Shimura Danzō planned to capture Meihuizi Hyuga and Xiaomei, accusing Xiao Tian Uchiha of betraying Konoha. Xiao Tian then attacked Root with a thorn-covered dragon turtle and the Asura Path, leaving Danzō’s forces under assault.

• Shimura Danzō told Root that Xiao Tian Uchiha had betrayed Konoha and ordered teams to capture Xiaomei and bring Meihuizi Hyuga in for questioning.
• A thorn-covered dragon turtle burst through Root’s underground hideout, and Shimura Danzō’s Wind Release failed to damage it.
• Xiao Tian appeared and mocked Shimura Danzō for secretly dealing with the Akatsuki, while Danzō accused Xiao Tian of colluding with them.
• The Asura Path of the Six Paths Bodies entered the hideout, and Shimura Danzō summoned Baku before trying to draw Xiao Tian toward it with Banshō Ten'in.
• Xiao Tian used flames and his Adamantine Staff to kill Baku.

Xiao Tian led an assault on Shimura Danzō’s Root base and fought Danzō using Kamui, Ice Release, and other abilities. Danzō spent two Sharingan to escape Kamui’s attacks before using Kotoamatsukami.

• Xiao Tian ordered the attack on Root, and the Asura Path Body killed many Root ninjas with Five-Finger Bullets.
• Xiao Tian sent the Deva Path Body into the crowd, where Shinra Tensei killed more Root ninjas, and ordered it to capture Yamato as he tried to flee.
• Shimura Danzō revealed the Sharingan implanted in his arm and palm, but Xiao Tian evaded his attacks with Kamui Intangibility.
• Danzō used Izanagi to transfer away damage from two Kamui attacks, spending two Sharingan.
• Xiao Tian trapped Danzō in Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals, and Danzō fought off the ice needles with Wind Release: Shuriken.
• Danzō saw an enormous Eastern divine dragon, recovered from the shock, and cast Kotoamatsukami.

Xiao Tian defeated Danzo by having the Human Path devour his soul, then destroyed Danzo’s Root Base and disguised the attack as the Akatsuki’s work. He returned to Meihuizi’s shop, where Naruto and Jiraiya arrived and asked about Meihuizi’s changed appearance.

• Danzo’s Kotoamatsukami failed against Xiao Tian, and Danzo used Izanagi to recover at the cost of Shisui Uchiha’s Mangekyō Sharingan.
• Zi Yan trapped Danzo with Void Confinement while Xiao Tian and the Six Paths Bodies disarmed and frightened him.
• Xiao Tian released the confinement, and the Human Path devoured Danzo’s soul.
• The Deva Path Body, Asura Path, Animal Path, and Human Path destroyed the Root Base, spared Yamato and Sai, and left evidence implicating the Akatsuki.
• Xiao Tian returned to Meihuizi’s shop, where Naruto and Jiraiya arrived and were surprised by Meihuizi’s appearance.
• Xiao Tian told Naruto and Jiraiya that Meihuizi had found immortal herbs, refined immortal pills, and succeeded.

Jiraiya visited Meihuizi and Naruto before leaving, while Xiao Tian Uchiha avoided giving him immortal herbs. Two days later, the Third Hokage announced that Danzo and many Root ninja had been killed, and proposed Xiao Tian as his successor.

• Jiraiya asked Xiao Tian Uchiha for immortal pills, but Xiao Tian said he had none and offered immortal herbs instead.
• Jiraiya declined the herbs, then left after Naruto and the others had eaten most of the food.
• The Third Hokage showed the assembled advisers and ninja reports and photographs of Danzo's corpse and the destroyed Root Base.
• Kakashi and the others saw Sharingan implanted in Danzo's arm, while Xiao Tian denied killing him.
• Kakashi linked the destruction to the Akatsuki expert who had rescued Orochimaru, and the Third Hokage ordered an investigation, a village-wide alert, and a grand burial for Danzo.
• The Third Hokage proposed Xiao Tian Uchiha as the next Hokage.

Xiao Tian Uchiha accepted the position of Fifth Hokage, then relied on Shadow Clones to handle the workload while deciding to keep the office at least long enough to help Meihuizi’s shop. The chapter ended with news of a fierce battle in Amegakure involving a Lightning Dragon wielder and ninjas in fire-cloud robes.

• Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, Jiraiya, and Kakashi supported Xiao Tian Uchiha becoming Hokage, and he agreed to serve despite warning that he might leave after a few days.
• Xiao Tian Uchiha became the Fifth Hokage, and Naruto Uzumaki challenged him but was decisively defeated.
• After the Hokage handover ceremony, Xiao Tian Uchiha used a Shadow Clone to make Shikamaru Nara handle the overwhelming paperwork.
• Xiao Tian Uchiha decided to remain Hokage for now, partly so he could improve Meihuizi’s shop sign and increase its profits.
• News arrived from Amegakure that a powerful fighter commanding a Lightning Dragon had been attacked by several ninjas wearing fire-cloud robes.

Xiao Tian learned that Sasuke had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan and sent his main body to rescue him. In Amegakure, Sasuke and Ao Kuang battled Deidara and Sasori, and Sasuke switched opponents after studying Deidara’s attacks.

• Shikamaru Nara told Xiao Tian that Sasuke had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, and Xiao Tian said his main body had already gone to rescue him.
• Deidara bombarded Sasuke from the air, but Sasuke used the Great Void Sword to launch a lightning attack that Deidara dodged.
• Ao Kuang overwhelmed Sasori’s puppets, and Sasori summoned a hundred puppets with his Black Secret Technique.
• Ao Kuang destroyed Sasori’s puppets with Heavenly Dragon Lightning Slash, while Sasuke said he had figured out Deidara’s tricks.
• Sasuke arrived beside Ao Kuang and offered to fight Sasori while Ao Kuang took on Deidara.

The Six Paths of Pain joined the fight against the thunder dragon Ao Kuang, while Deidara fled to help Sasori fight Sasuke Uchiha. Deva Path of Pain trapped the surrounding landscape in Chibaku Tensei, but Ao Kuang remained unaffected.

• Ao Kuang attacked Deidara with lightning, driving him from the sky and electrifying the rain around him.
• Asura Path arrived, destroyed Deidara’s finger bombs, and sent him to help Sasori take down Sasuke Uchiha.
• Ao Kuang spotted the Six Paths of Pain, and Animal Path summoned Rinnegan beasts to surround him.
• Deva Path of Pain tried Banshō Ten'in, but Ao Kuang escaped through a void tunnel.
• Deva Path of Pain used Shinra Tensei to deflect Ao Kuang’s lightning breath, then cast Chibaku Tensei.
• The black sphere pulled in the surrounding landscape, but Deva Path of Pain saw that Ao Kuang was unaffected.

Sasuke Uchiha battled Deidara, Sasori of the Red Sands, and Konan before escaping with Ao Kuang. Xiao Tian Uchiha arrived to help and attacked Sasori, leaving the fight unresolved.

• Sasuke Uchiha used Lightning Release to destroy the Third Kazekage Puppet and damage Sasori of the Red Sands.
• Konan joined Deidara and Sasori, and the three overwhelmed Sasuke with explosions and paper swords.
• Sasuke Uchiha called Ao Kuang, who pulled him into the void to escape.
• Xiao Tian Uchiha arrived atop the Ancient Void Dragon Emperor, prompting Konan and Deidara to retreat.
• Xiao Tian Uchiha emerged from the Kamui Dimension and struck at Sasori, who sent more than fifty puppets skyward to defend himself.

Xiao Tian and Sasuke pursued the Six Paths of Pain after Xiao Tian killed Sasori, then tested Sasuke’s strength in the Kamui Dimension. Xiao Tian defeated Sasuke and healed him on the way back to Konoha, where Sasuke learned that Xiao Tian had become the Fifth Hokage.

• Xiao Tian killed the wounded Sasori with his staff and heavenly flames, then chased the Six Paths of Pain with Sasuke.
• Xiao Tian and Sasuke attacked the Deva Path Body, but the Animal Path rescued it before they could finish the pursuit.
• Sasuke told Xiao Tian that fighting Kuang and receiving the Great Void Sword had awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan, then challenged Xiao Tian to a fight.
• In the Kamui Dimension, Sasuke used Amaterasu and Susanoo, but Xiao Tian countered with heavenly flames and defeated him with Sage Mode and the Eight Gates Released Formation.
• Xiao Tian healed Sasuke as they returned to Konoha, and Sasuke was stunned when Xiao Tian revealed he had become the Fifth Hokage.

After teaming up with Sasuke, Fifth Hokage Xiao Tian promoted him and Naruto into Konoha’s Anbu while discussing the Eye of the Moon Plan. Sunagakure asked for Gaara’s return, but Gaara stayed behind to enjoy the food in Konoha.

• Sasuke questioned Xiao Tian about becoming Hokage and Danzo’s death, then said he still wanted answers from Itachi and planned to destroy Konoha.
• Xiao Tian proposed the Eye of the Moon Plan, and Sasuke discussed using Infinite Tsukuyomi to bring peace.
• The great nations learned about Xiao Tian and Sasuke’s battle against Akatsuki, and Xiao Tian’s black-market bounty rose to two hundred million gold coins.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu decided Xiao Tian should remain Hokage and appoint Sasuke as Anbu Captain.
• Xiao Tian appointed Sasuke as Anbu Captain and brought Naruto into Anbu.
• Granny Chiyo asked Xiao Tian to return Gaara to Sunagakure, but Gaara delayed his departure to enjoy Konoha’s food.

Nagato ordered the Akatsuki to focus on capturing the Tailed Beasts while postponing revenge against Xiao Tian Uchiha and Sasuke Uchiha, then planned to lure them away from Konoha to seize the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. In Konoha, Xiao Tian received an invitation to a secret Five Kage Summit and questioned whether it was a trap.

• Nagato told the Akatsuki that Sasori had died at Xiao Tian Uchiha's hands and ordered them to suspend operations against Xiao Tian and Sasuke while targeting the Tailed Beasts.
• Deidara protested the delay in avenging Sasori, but Nagato warned him about the dragons' control over space and ordered him to recover from his injuries.
• Nagato questioned Uchiha Itachi about Xiao Tian's abilities, and Itachi described his unusual Mangekyō Sharingan, varied techniques, and mastery of the Sixth Gate.
• After Itachi left, Nagato and Konan discussed capturing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and decided to lure Xiao Tian and Sasuke away from Konoha.
• Gekko Hayate gave Xiao Tian intelligence inviting him to a secret Five Kage Summit about the Akatsuki, and Xiao Tian wondered if the invitation concealed a trap.

Xiao Tian sent his Deva Path Body and Asura Path to hunt Isobu in the Land of Water, where they found him hiding in a lake. Before they could act, Deidara and Tobi arrived and attacked Isobu, driving him into a rage.

• Xiao Tian advised Gekko Hayate to read his medical treatise, then continued planning clothing designs while the Five Kage Summit remained distant.
• Xiao Tian's Deva Path Body and Asura Path searched the lakes near Kirigakure and found Isobu at the bottom of one.
• The two bodies sensed Deidara and Tobi approaching and hid underground.
• Xiao Tian recognized Tobi as Obito Uchiha, who had controlled the Nine-Tails during its attack on Konoha.
• Deidara attacked the lake with explosive clay, provoking Isobu as he urged the Three-Tails to come out.

Deidara and Obito Uchiha attacked Three-Tails Isobu, but Xiao Tian’s Deva Path Body and Asura Path suddenly ambushed Obito. Injured and bewildered by the betrayal, Obito fled while hiding his true strength.

• Isobu emerged from the lake and charged at Deidara, who bombarded the Three-Tails with explosive clay but barely damaged its shell.
• As Isobu prepared a Tailed Beast Bomb, Obito Uchiha tried to place it under Genjutsu, but Xiao Tian’s Deva Path Body pulled him away with Banshō Ten'in.
• Asura struck Obito Uchiha in the back, injuring his internal organs and throwing him into a crater.
• Obito Uchiha escaped the surprise attack with Kamui and questioned why the Deva Path Body and Asura Path were attacking him.
• Xiao Tian’s paths relentlessly pressured Obito Uchiha, who realized they knew how to exploit Kamui Intangibility and fled to avoid worse injury.

Xiao Tian used his Deva Path Body and Asura Path to ambush Deidara and drive him to betray the Akatsuki, while his main body celebrated capturing the Three-Tails. After escaping, Deidara prepared to seek revenge, and Obito confronted Madara about the attack.

• After Obito fled, the Asura Path attacked Deidara, and the Deva Path Body used Banshō Ten'in to pull him closer.
• Deidara escaped the attacks with Clay Substitution and sacrificed a clay double to destroy the Asura Path's homing missile.
• Deidara ran out of clay and fled, vowing to destroy the Akatsuki; Xiao Tian let him escape to provoke his betrayal.
• In Konoha, Xiao Tian's main body confirmed the successful capture of the Three-Tails, Isobu, and thought Nagato should abandon the Eye of the Moon Plan.
• Deidara went into hiding to heal and gather information while planning revenge on the Akatsuki, especially the Six Paths of Pain.
• Obito confronted Madara and demanded to know why Nagato's Deva Path Body and Asura Path had attacked him.

Obito Uchiha learned that Xiao Tian Uchiha, not Nagato, controlled the Deva and Asura Paths that attacked him, and that Xiao Tian was another participant in the Eye of the Moon Plan. Obito decided to abandon Akatsuki and contact Xiao Tian, while Black Zetsu continued pursuing the plan to rescue his father.

• Obito Uchiha told Madara Uchiha that the Deva Path Body and Asura Path had attacked him using Banshō Ten'in and Asura Overlord Fist.
• Black Zetsu explained that Xiao Tian Uchiha had received Madara's third upgraded Rinnegan and become a second participant in the Eye of the Moon Plan.
• Obito Uchiha learned that Xiao Tian was Konoha's Fifth Hokage and decided to spare him because they shared the Uchiha clan and Xiao Tian was Meihuizi's son.
• Obito Uchiha announced that he would leave Akatsuki and contact Xiao Tian, then departed using Kamui Intangibility.
• Black Zetsu told the sleeping Madara Uchiha that Nagato's Akatsuki might still prove useful and vowed to rescue his father.