Recaps

Orochimaru launched the Konoha Crush Plan, and he and Hiruzen Sarutobi began fighting inside the Four Violet Flames Formation. Naruto arrived as the battle was about to intensify, leaving Hiruzen alarmed and Orochimaru pleased to see him.

• Orochimaru began the Konoha Crush Plan, while Sunagakure and Otogakure ninja released summoned beasts across Konoha.
• Kakashi and Might Guy chose not to risk their lives trying to reach Hiruzen Sarutobi through the Four Violet Flames Formation, and they dealt with nearby Sound Ninja instead.
• Naruto told Kakashi that Sasuke and Hinata had gone after Gaara, with Itachi following them, while Fugaku and a crowd of Uchiha gathered behind Naruto.
• Inside the barrier, Orochimaru revealed himself to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the two exchanged words before attacking each other.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi summoned Enma and prepared to fight Orochimaru with his Adamantine Staff, but Naruto's arrival interrupted them.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi urged Naruto to leave, while Orochimaru looked pleased to see him.

Naruto stood beside Orochimaru as Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to persuade him to come away, then watched Orochimaru summon the First and Second Hokage. The brothers emerged under Orochimaru’s control, and Naruto noted that the flawed technique and poor sacrifices had weakened them.

• Naruto walked to Orochimaru’s side, ignoring Hiruzen Sarutobi’s pleas to stay away from him.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi accused Orochimaru of deceiving Naruto and betraying Konoha, while Naruto and Orochimaru watched him.
• Orochimaru used Impure World Reincarnation and began summoning the First, Second, and Fourth Hokage, but Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped the third coffin from emerging.
• Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju emerged from their coffins and greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi before Orochimaru inserted control kunai into them.
• Tobirama warned Orochimaru against using the technique on his own people, while Naruto observed that the brothers had been weakened by the poor sacrifices and incomplete formula.

Orochimaru used the reincarnated Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju to defeat Hiruzen Sarutobi, while Naruto watched. As Orochimaru prepared to kill his teacher, Naruto stopped him, leaving Hiruzen’s judgment about to begin.

• Orochimaru refused Naruto’s offer of help because he wanted to kill Hiruzen Sarutobi himself.
• Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju overwhelmed Hiruzen Sarutobi after Enma’s summoning ended, while onlookers watched from outside the barrier.
• Tobirama Senju countered Hiruzen Sarutobi’s Fire Style with Water Release, and Hashirama Senju struck him into an Earth Style Wall.
• Tobirama Senju dragged Hiruzen Sarutobi underwater, and Hashirama Senju immobilized him with Wood Release.
• Orochimaru approached his bound teacher with the Kusanagi Sword, but Naruto stopped him before he could strike.

Naruto prompted Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju to search Konoha for their clan, and they found no Senju members. Hiruzen Sarutobi claimed they had all died protecting the village, but Naruto accused him of removing them to protect his hold on the Hokage position.

• Naruto asked Hashirama Senju why he had never seen any Senju Clan members in Konoha.
• Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju sensed through the village but could not find a single member of their clan.
• Tobirama Senju demanded an explanation from Hiruzen Sarutobi, who stammered that the Senju had all sacrificed their lives to protect Konoha.
• Naruto said Hiruzen had gotten rid of the Senju because they threatened his position as Hokage.
• Hiruzen Sarutobi scolded Naruto and tried to dismiss his accusation, but Tobirama Senju rejected his excuse.

Tobirama Senju pressed Hiruzen Sarutobi about the disappearance of the Senju Clan, then confronted Danzo after Naruto brought him to the scene. Danzo blamed Hiruzen for sending the Senju to their deaths, leaving Hashirama Senju worried that Tsunade might be the clan’s only survivor.

• Tobirama Senju demanded that Hiruzen Sarutobi explain what had happened to the Senju Clan, and Hiruzen said its members had died protecting Konoha.
• Naruto ordered Orochimaru to lower the barrier and brought in a bound, hooded Danzo.
• When Tobirama Senju questioned him, Danzo said the Senju Clan had not all disappeared because Tsunade was still alive.
• Danzo blamed Hiruzen Sarutobi for sending the Senju to the front lines and reducing their numbers, including sacrificing Tsunade’s younger brother.
• Hashirama Senju worried that Tsunade might be the only Senju left and sighed over how disappointed she must have been in Konoha.

Naruto watched Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo expose each other’s crimes before Hashirama Senju asked him to spare Konoha. Naruto agreed, but Tobirama Senju tried to attack him and was restrained by Hashirama Senju and Orochimaru.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi blamed Danzo for their past actions, and Danzo revealed that Hiruzen had ordered him to target the Senju Clan.
• Danzo admitted he had nearly wiped out the Uchiha Clan, while Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed that Danzo had tried to assassinate him and seize the Hokage position.
• Tobirama Senju condemned both men, and Hashirama Senju stopped their argument and rebuked them for going too far.
• Hashirama Senju asked Naruto to leave Konoha a chance to survive, and Naruto agreed to spare the village.
• Tobirama Senju tried to attack Naruto, but Orochimaru and Hashirama Senju restrained him.

Itachi rescued Sasuke and Hinata from Shukaku, used Tsukuyomi to immobilize the tailed beast, and captured Gaara. He then took Gaara toward Konoha, where a giant toad arrived to help fight Orochimaru’s summoned snakes.

• Shukaku emerged after Gaara fell asleep and attacked Sasuke and Hinata with a Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet.
• Itachi protected Sasuke and Hinata with Susanoo, then fought back against Shukaku.
• Itachi trapped Shukaku in Tsukuyomi and woke Gaara with a kunai strike, causing Shukaku to collapse into sand.
• Itachi knocked Gaara unconscious and took him with Sasuke and Hinata toward Konoha.
• A giant toad arrived in Konoha and pinned down one of Orochimaru’s enormous pythons.

Jiraiya and Tsunade arrived in Konoha as the battle around Hiruzen Sarutobi grew more chaotic. Tsunade reunited with the reincarnated Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, then realized her grandfather’s body was cold.

• Jiraiya arrived with Tsunade, who kicked a giant python through several houses and left it unable to fight.
• Tsunade sensed a familiar presence and hurried toward the center of Konoha while Jiraiya followed, torn over whether to support Hiruzen Sarutobi or Orochimaru.
• Sasuke, Hinata, Itachi, and the others approached with their captive Gaara as Naruto Uzumaki and Hashirama Senju sensed their arrival.
• Jiraiya and Tsunade arrived at the confrontation, where Tsunade recognized Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.
• Tsunade tearfully embraced Hashirama Senju, then asked why her grandfather’s body was cold.

Tsunade reunited with Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, then confirmed that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo had committed many wrongs. As Tobirama confronted his former students, Naruto abruptly revealed that Hiruzen had ordered Kakashi-sensei’s father killed for standing in his way.

• Tsunade broke down in tears as Hashirama Senju comforted her, and Tobirama Senju explained that Orochimaru had resurrected them.
• Tsunade recognized Orochimaru and noticed that Hiruzen Sarutobi was restrained while Danzo and others stood nearby.
• Tobirama Senju asked whether Hiruzen Sarutobi had mistreated the Senju Clan, and Tsunade accused Hiruzen and Danzo of doing many filthy things.
• Danzo claimed that Hiruzen had forced him to commit the wrongdoing, but Tobirama Senju challenged him for disrespecting his granddaughter and harming the Senju Clan.
• Naruto muddied the confrontation by revealing that Hiruzen had said he would kill anyone who stood in his way, including Kakashi-sensei’s father.

Naruto revealed that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo had maneuvered against the Konoha White Fang, driving Kakashi's father to suicide after he abandoned a mission to save his teammates. The gathering turned on Hiruzen, and Kakashi demanded to know whether Naruto's account was true.

• Tsunade identified Kakashi as the son of the Konoha White Fang, whose reputation had spread during the Second Shinobi World War before he died by suicide.
• Naruto said Hiruzen Sarutobi had wanted Orochimaru as Hokage and saw the popular White Fang as a threat to his preferred succession.
• Naruto explained that Danzo arranged for the White Fang's teammates to be endangered, forcing him to abandon the mission and giving Danzo an opportunity to turn public opinion against him.
• Naruto said the White Fang's teammates joined the accusations, and that he ultimately killed himself to quiet the uproar and protect Kakashi.
• Hashirama Senju grieved over the village's treatment of its own genius, Tobirama Senju condemned Hiruzen, and Kakashi asked the Hokage whether Naruto was telling the truth.

Kakashi learned that Hiruzen Sarutobi had forced his father into a choice, while Tobirama Senju publicly condemned Hiruzen and Danzo. Naruto then prompted Hyuga Hiashi to reveal how Hiruzen had pressured the Hyuga Clan to surrender a member after Kumogakure tried to abduct Hiashi's daughter, leaving Hiruzen disgraced before Konoha.

• Kakashi heard Hiruzen Sarutobi confirm Naruto's account and struggled with the revelation, while Guy supported him.
• Tobirama Senju slapped Hiruzen and called him a disgrace for how he had led Konoha.
• Danzo dismissed Naruto as a liar, so Tobirama insulted and slapped him too.
• Naruto asked Tobirama to spare Hiruzen, then directed attention to Hyuga Hiashi instead of explaining why.
• Hiashi recounted how Hiruzen pressured the Hyuga Clan after a Kumogakure delegate tried to abduct his daughter, leading Hiashi's younger brother to die in his place.
• Hashirama Senju condemned Hiruzen, and the gathered villagers looked on him with contempt.

Tobirama Senju confronted Hiruzen Sarutobi over his excuses for sacrificing the Hyuga Clan, then slapped Hiruzen, Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura. When Uchiha Fugaku revealed that Danzo had killed Kagami Uchiha and Kagami’s descendant, Tobirama became furious, leaving Danzo fearing for his life.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi blamed Konoha’s generational gap for his decisions, and Tobirama Senju slapped him down for making excuses.
• Tobirama Senju called Danzo over and slapped him, then agreed with Danzo’s suggestion to bring in Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.
• Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura tried to flee through the crowd, but the shinobi stepped aside and Tobirama Senju slapped them both.
• Tobirama Senju asked Uchiha Fugaku to bring Kagami Uchiha, and Fugaku explained that Kagami had died long ago.
• Fugaku revealed that Danzo had killed Kagami Uchiha and Kagami’s descendant, and Tobirama Senju turned furious as Danzo feared for his life.

Uchiha Itachi exposed Danzo’s role in Kagami’s and Shisui’s deaths, provoking Tobirama Senju to confront and reject his former disciples. Naruto then asked Orochimaru to summon another coffin, but Orochimaru said he could not locate the Fourth Hokage’s soul.

• Uchiha Itachi said Danzo had killed Kagami and Kagami’s descendant, then revealed that Danzo had used Kagami’s Sharingan and likely killed Shisui for his eyes.
• Tobirama Senju angrily hauled Danzo up, demanded he meet his gaze, and threw him to the ground before refusing to accept Hiruzen Sarutobi as his disciple.
• Naruto refused to continue until another person appeared and asked Orochimaru to summon the coffin again.
• Orochimaru told Naruto that he could not summon the Fourth Hokage because he did not know where his soul was.

Orochimaru could not use Impure World Reincarnation to bring back Minato, so Naruto let him proceed with the end of the Konoha Crush Plan. Orochimaru killed Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Tsunade was left to take the Hokage Position as Orochimaru and the resurrected Hokage departed.

• Orochimaru told Naruto that Minato’s soul was unavailable for Impure World Reincarnation, and Naruto sent the Uchiha and Hyuga clans away.
• Orochimaru ordered the Sound Ninja Four to trap Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo inside the Four Violet Flames Formation.
• Orochimaru killed Hiruzen Sarutobi, bringing the Konoha Crush Plan to an end.
• Hashirama Senju released his Impure World Reincarnation and departed, while Tobirama Senju ordered Tsunade to become Hokage and warned Naruto to behave.
• Orochimaru left Konoha with the Sound Ninja Four, and the villagers greeted Tsunade as Lord Fifth.

Naruto persuaded the Uchiha to attend Tsunade’s meeting by arguing that becoming Hokage would bring them more work than benefits. Tsunade reorganized the Police Force, and afterward Jiraiya approached Naruto.

• Fugaku asked Naruto to calm the Uchiha clansmen, who were angry that one of their own had not become Fifth Hokage.
• Naruto convinced the Uchiha that the Hokage position was a burdensome job and that they already had the means to support their clan.
• Tsunade saw that the Uchiha attended the meeting, then abolished their monopoly over the Konoha Police Force while keeping them in charge.
• Naruto went for a walk with Sasuke and Hinata after the meeting, and Jiraiya approached him.

Jiraiya approached Naruto and tried to warn him away from Orochimaru, but Naruto confronted him over years of neglect. The chapter ended with Jiraiya realizing he had failed Minato and Kushina’s trust after learning Naruto had searched for him and endured hardship alone.

• Jiraiya introduced himself to Naruto and boasted that he was the most handsome of the Sannin, but Naruto called him sleazy and chose Orochimaru as the most handsome.
• Jiraiya followed Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata and warned Naruto to stay away from Orochimaru, but Naruto challenged his right to judge others.
• Jiraiya apologized for returning too late, and Naruto questioned why Jiraiya’s return mattered to him.
• Naruto demanded to know where Jiraiya had been when he went hungry, faced bullying, and was targeted by others.
• Naruto revealed that his parents had told him to seek out their white-haired friend, and that he had searched for Jiraiya in Konoha for years.
• Jiraiya realized Minato and Kushina had trusted him to protect Naruto and felt he had betrayed that trust.

Naruto rejected Jiraiya’s attempt to make amends and focused on his system’s new update, which introduced coupon ninjas and advanced recruitment for A (Great Ninja War). After obtaining 60 fragments of A and claiming a trial card, Naruto headed home with Sasuke to test his strength in the arena.

• Jiraiya promised to make things right with Naruto, but Naruto left, and Sasuke angrily rebuked Jiraiya for failing to protect him.
• Jiraiya questioned Hinata about Naruto’s past, learned how badly Naruto had suffered, and sought Kakashi’s advice on how to help him.
• Naruto’s system finished upgrading, adding the Coupon System, Zabuza the Wanderer, Haku the Wanderer, and A (Great Ninja War) as the advanced recruitment ninja.
• Naruto used 100 pulls and advanced recruitment rebates to obtain 60 fragments of A, claimed A’s trial card, and set off with Sasuke for the arena.
• Tsunade struggled with the Hokage’s accumulated paperwork while Shizune helped her, and Orochimaru began an experiment to create a clone of himself in pursuit of true immortality.
• Jiraiya went to Kakashi’s door carrying the latest edition of Icha Icha Paradise.

Jiraiya visited Kakashi to ask how he had earned Naruto’s forgiveness, but learned Kakashi still felt Naruto kept him at a distance. Jiraiya then tried to win Naruto over by offering to teach him Ninjutsu, only to discover Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata were already far ahead of what he had planned to teach.

• Jiraiya asked Kakashi how he had earned Naruto’s forgiveness, and Kakashi admitted he had not yet gained Naruto’s complete trust.
• Jiraiya gave Kakashi an unreleased manuscript edition of Icha Icha Paradise before leaving to find Naruto.
• Jiraiya found Naruto training with Sasuke and Hinata and offered to teach them Ninjutsu, but all three refused.
• Jiraiya formed a Rasengan to demonstrate its power, but Sasuke effortlessly formed a Rasengan in one hand and Chidori in the other.
• Naruto showed he could do the same, while Hinata demonstrated that she could form each technique separately, leaving Jiraiya stunned.

Jiraiya summoned Gamabunta to teach Naruto a lesson after Naruto insulted toads, but Gamabunta attacked and Naruto used Kurama Link to knock him away. Naruto realized Kurama had finally given him Nine-Tails chakra and challenged the fox to speak with him.

• Jiraiya was stunned to see Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata wielding both Chidori and Rasengan, then offered to teach Naruto another technique.
• Naruto refused Jiraiya’s offer because he disliked toads, angering Jiraiya into summoning Gamabunta.
• Naruto complained about Gamabunta’s smell, and Gamabunta threw Jiraiya aside before attacking Naruto with his enormous palm.
• Kurama gave Naruto Nine-Tails chakra during the attack, allowing Naruto to activate Kurama Link and send Gamabunta flying.
• Naruto recognized that Kurama had finally communicated through his chakra and asked whether the fox was willing to talk.

Naruto used Nine-Tails chakra claws to overpower Gamabunta in a fight, then confronted Kurama inside the seal. Kurama accused Naruto of occupying someone else’s body, leaving Naruto unsettled about how much the beast knew.

• Naruto appeared before Gamabunta with enormous Nine-Tails chakra claws, and Sasuke envied them.
• Naruto matched Gamabunta’s strength, disarmed him, and slammed him into the ground while Jiraiya watched in disbelief.
• Gamabunta recognized that Naruto had been testing his moves, glared at Jiraiya, and ended the summoning before demanding an all-insect feast next time.
• Naruto ignored Jiraiya and Sasuke’s remarks and spoke with Kurama inside the seal for the first time since arriving in this world.
• Kurama insisted Naruto was not the original Naruto and accused him of occupying the body, while Naruto denied it and wondered how Kurama had found out.

Kurama revealed that he knew Naruto had replaced the original Naruto, but he chose to accept him and hoped he would live well. Naruto and Kurama agreed to cooperate, though Kurama warned Naruto his body was not ready to handle all his power; Naruto then awoke as Jiraiya examined him.

• Kurama admitted he had watched Naruto and wanted him to live well for the original Naruto's sake.
• Naruto promised Kurama he would do so, then accidentally revealed that he knew Kurama's name.
• Kurama asked whether Naruto knew the Sage of Six Paths, and Naruto's answer convinced Kurama that the Sage had sent him.
• Kurama offered Naruto some of his power but warned him not to undo the seal until his body was strong enough.
• Jiraiya grew concerned while Naruto remained unconscious, then Naruto woke as Jiraiya lifted his shirt and demanded to know what he was doing.

Naruto drove off Jiraiya after catching him acting lecherously, then decided to leave Konoha to find Orochimaru and test ideas that could strengthen the shinobi against future enemies. He refused Sasuke’s request to come along and told Sasuke and Hinata to keep training while he was away.

• Naruto kicked Jiraiya away when he found him undoing his belt, and Jiraiya recognized Naruto’s Monster Strength and Nine-Tails Chakra.
• Jiraiya wondered how Naruto had gained control of the Nine-Tails so early, then dismissed the question as a result of Naruto’s talent.
• Naruto told Uchiha Sasuke and Hinata that he planned to leave Konoha and seek out Orochimaru.
• Hinata asked when Naruto would return, while Sasuke asked to travel with him.
• Naruto refused to take Sasuke along and told both of them to train until he returned to check their progress.

Naruto left Konoha to visit Orochimaru, while Fugaku and Itachi saw him off. After traveling to Otogakure, Naruto met Kabuto and greeted Orochimaru at his underground base.

• Naruto told Fugaku he was leaving Konoha, and Fugaku offered Itachi as an escort, but Naruto declined to keep him in the village.
• Itachi waited at the village outskirts to see Naruto off, then returned home and confirmed to Fugaku that Naruto had left.
• Naruto traveled through the Land of Fire and joked with Kurama along the way.
• Naruto reached the vicinity of Otogakure, where Kabuto Yakushi guided him into Orochimaru's underground base.
• Orochimaru welcomed Naruto, and Naruto greeted him as "Aunt Snake."

Naruto stayed with Orochimaru and explained that Orochimaru’s soul needed to be purified before they could pursue immortality. After Naruto revealed his Rinnegan and proposed two possible methods, Orochimaru agreed to try learning senjutsu first.

• Naruto found Orochimaru’s base too creepy, then ate a huge meal with Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi.
• Naruto told Orochimaru he would stay until Orochimaru got sick of him.
• Orochimaru asked Naruto about their plan to find a suitable vessel, and Naruto said Orochimaru’s soul needed purification first.
• Naruto revealed his Rinnegan and said he could see Orochimaru’s murky soul.
• Naruto proposed using natural energy to nourish Orochimaru’s soul or using the King of Hell to repair it.
• Orochimaru agreed to try senjutsu, despite doubting the method would work.

Naruto captured White Zetsu and persuaded Orochimaru to take over his body, which had abundant life force from Hashirama cells. Orochimaru gained a powerful new body but discovered it had no reproductive organs, leaving him determined not to use it for long.

• Naruto sensed White Zetsu approaching Orochimaru's base and told Orochimaru to prepare the barrier.
• Naruto intercepted White Zetsu, restrained him with sealing techniques and genjutsu, and brought him to Orochimaru.
• Naruto explained White Zetsu's origins and life force, and Orochimaru used Living Corpse Reincarnation to take over his body.
• Orochimaru found that White Zetsu's soul had been too weak to resist and enjoyed the new body's power.
• Naruto pointed out that the body lacked reproductive organs, and Orochimaru realized he had experienced painless sterilization.