Festival of Lights · Diwali
Chiya Rikuto developed his Wood Release, medical ninjutsu, puppetry, and genjutsu while Tsunade became his mentor and prepared to take him from Konoha. As he began working at the hospital, threats surrounding the Uchiha Clan and its planned coup continued to build.
Rikuto secretly took the Uchiha Clan’s Sharingan and techniques, awakened the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, and left Konoha with Tsunade and Shizune. After revealing what he knew about Danzo and a possible Madara, Rikuto confronted Danzo and Root, and the fight continued as Danzo summoned Baku.
Rikuto defeated Danzo and brought him under permanent control, then continued traveling and training with Tsunade as Karin joined them. After capturing Hidan and obtaining Root's forbidden techniques, Rikuto mastered Flying Thunder God and Spirit Transformation before spotting Jiraiya peeping at the hot springs.
Rikuto defeated Jiraiya, helped Shizune develop the Yin Seal, and took Tsunade to the casino before showing off his Susanoo. He then brought Karin to Konoha to reunite with Nanako, where he encountered Hinata and Ino.
Rikuto’s return to Konoha exposed his immense Wood Release power, and he later freed Neji from the Caged Bird Seal and helped Hinata improve her Gentle Fist. He reunited with friends and mentors, then offered Kurenai Yuhi a way to strengthen her abilities and preserve her youth.
Rikuto trained Kurenai, Anko, and the younger Konoha shinobi, removed Anko’s Cursed Seal, and developed powerful new techniques and Devil Fruits. He left Konoha with Karin to reunite with Tsunade and Shizune in the Land of Hot Water.
Rikuto’s gifts strengthened Tsunade, Shizune, and Karin before Kurenai’s squad defeated Raiga Kurosuki and Zabuza. At the summer festival, Kirigakure tried to recapture Utakata, but his rampage brought Rikuto and Tsunade into a battle against the Six-Tails.
Rikuto subdued the Six-Tails, helped Mei and Ao settle the Byakugan dispute, then pursued sealing research and reunited with people across Konoha. The arc left Rikuto helping Hinata protect Hanabi from the clan elders’ plan to brand her with the Caged Bird Seal.
Rikuto developed chakra-imbued tags, settled Tsunade in the Land of Whirlpools, and revived her younger brother Nawaki. The arc left Rikuto back in Konoha, watching a Ninja Academy lesson as the students noticed him.
Rikuto tested the Academy students, rewarded their teamwork, and guided Sakura, Yugao, and Koyuki through new training and powers. Meanwhile, he developed a powerful mecha, while Hiruko’s hunt for strength brought him into conflict with Akatsuki members.
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