Haruma warned Fugaku that the Uchiha Clan would be massacred and began changing its course by redirecting its police force, raising money, and manipulating Danzo’s suspicions. As Shisui returned and Itachi’s divided loyalties came into view, Haruma strengthened himself by binding One-Tail and buying new techniques.
Haruma and Seiten manipulated Konoha’s crisis to weaken the village’s leaders, protect the Uchiha Clan, and set Itachi on a path into Akatsuki. The arc ended with Seiten warning Itachi about Akatsuki’s plans as Fugaku and Shisui prepared to operate beyond the village.
Haruma took Danzo’s place, built up Root and his Uchiha allies, and recruited Kakuzu and Orochimaru through deals. He then attacked Kirigakure under the guise of Hashirama and Madara, defeated Yagura, and claimed he had come to free the Mizukage from genjutsu.
Haruma established the Great Tycoon Limited Company in Kirigakure, drew the Uchiha Clan out of Konoha, and took control of Sunagakure through Fugaku. Years later, he brought his Kirigakure team to the Land of Waves and arrived in Konoha to enter the Chunin Exams.
Haruma guided the Kirigakure team through the Chunin Exams while confronting Orochimaru, influencing Konoha, and revealing Naruto’s parentage. The arc ended with Naruto defeating Sasuke in the second final match.
Haruma used the Konoha attack and his Hidan disguise to expand his influence while maneuvering among Akatsuki, Konoha, and Orochimaru. The arc left Shisui facing Sasori and Deidara as a newcomer’s Shinra Tensei scattered the battlefield and appeared before Manda.
Haruma recruited Orochimaru and Akatsuki members, manipulated both sides, and used the reanimated Hokage to extort the Five Great Nations. After Akatsuki captured the Fifth Kazekage and other Jinchūriki, Haruma’s group reached Konoha to demand payment, where Tsunade attacked Suigetsu.
Haruma took control of Akatsuki’s conflict, disrupted Nagato’s assault, and helped steer Konoha and Kirigakure toward a united response. When Obito and a reanimated Madara appeared in Konoha, the fighting exposed Obito’s identity and left the villages battling both threats.
Haruma manipulated the Akatsuki and the village delegations while Jiraiya died and Konan’s investigation uncovered Haruma’s control over Nagato and Yahiko. As the Five Kage Summit approached, Hiashi returned badly injured with a report that raised doubts about his account and the possibility of a wider betrayal.
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