Chapter Summaries

Koki struggled with painful dreams and his desire to return, while his ties to Madara and the others held him back. After Madara and Izuna each kissed and comforted him, Koki remained caught between love and confusion.

• Koki reflected on the people whose suffering haunted his dreams and wondered whether he could leave the bonds he had formed in this land.
• Madara feared Koki might act impulsively, jumped into the courtyard pool with him, and held him after they surfaced.
• Koki recognized Madara as one of the ties he found difficult to leave behind.
• Izuna confronted Koki about his troubled behavior and kissed him before he could explain himself.
• Koki returned Izuna's kiss, and Izuna told him that he loved him.

Koki wrestled with his feelings for Madara and Izuna while Tobirama found him by the river and feared he would leave. Koki stayed silent about his possible departure, and Tobirama promised to find him wherever he went.

• Tobirama found Koki sitting alone by the river and embraced him from behind.
• Tobirama asked Koki not to leave, but Koki wondered whether his feelings might be fleeting.
• Tobirama sensed that Koki might leave at any moment and asked if he was going away.
• Koki stayed silent, and Tobirama took it as an admission that he would leave.
• Tobirama promised to find Koki wherever he went, and Koki said he would wait for him.

Koki summoned the system in a secluded clearing, unleashing a surge of power that vanished along with him. He reappeared amid the ruins, where Kabuto Yakushi recognized him and exclaimed that he had returned.

• Koki summoned the system and collapsed in a clearing as immense power awakened within him.
• A purple pillar of light erupted from the formation, tore through space, and disappeared after Koki vanished from the clearing.
• A figure emerged beside the pillar before falling helplessly to the ground amid the ruins.
• Kabuto Yakushi approached the fallen figure and touched Koki.
• Kabuto Yakushi recognized Koki, seized him excitedly, and said he was finally back.

The system told Koki that his redemption mission was complete and began its separation procedure, prompting an emotional farewell. Koki left home for his planned trip to Mount Myōboku with Jiraiya after reassuring a jealous Obito, who asked him to return early.

• The system told Koki that his mission was complete, his rewards had been distributed, and it was leaving.
• Koki and the system exchanged heartfelt goodbyes as the separation procedure began.
• Koki woke beside Obito and reminded him that he had to go to Mount Myōboku with Jiraiya.
• Obito showed jealousy and asked Koki to come back early, and Koki comforted him.
• Koki changed into a high-collared shirt and left the house an hour later.

Koki traveled with Jiraiya to Mount Myōboku, where the Great Toad Sage revealed that Koki was unique across parallel worlds and could determine the Shinobi World’s fate. Koki eagerly agreed to visit other worlds, hoping to reunite with Izuna and the others.

• Jiraiya teased Koki about rumors involving Kakashi, Obito, Minato, and Sakumo, until Koki threatened not to go to Mount Myōboku.
• Jiraiya said Koki’s return had come at a crucial time for the Shinobi World, and Koki acknowledged him.
• Koki and Jiraiya traveled to Mount Myōboku to meet the Great Toad Sage.
• The Great Toad Sage told Koki that he was unique among parallel worlds and would determine the Shinobi World’s fate.
• The Great Toad Sage offered Koki a chance to visit other worlds, and Koki eagerly accepted, hoping to find Izuna and the others.