Chapter Summaries

Genma Shiranui and Ebisu turned to Nagata Shiichiro when they could not persuade Might Guy. Nagata asked Guy to set aside his training because their mission was important.

• Genma Shiranui looked to Nagata Shiichiro for help with Might Guy.
• Genma Shiranui and Ebisu looked at Nagata Shiichiro.
• Nagata Shiichiro coughed and told Guy to put his training aside for the mission.

Might Duy knocked out one Mist Ninja and continued attacking the others. The chapter ended as he opened the Fifth Gate, the Gate of Limit.

• Might Duy kicked a Mist Ninja in the head and sent him flying unconscious.
• Might Duy charged at the other three Mist Ninja.
• Might Duy opened the Fifth Gate, the Gate of Limit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had already told Konoha’s villagers that the hero had returned. The chapter recalled the war’s toll on Konohagakure, where more than two thousand Konoha Ninja had died.

• Hiruzen Sarutobi passed the news of the hero’s return on to Konoha’s villagers.
• The Third Shinobi World War cast a shadow over Konohagakure and put its people under immense pressure.
• More than two thousand Konoha Ninja had died in the war.

Miya led the returning Konoha Ninja through a cheering village entrance, where the villagers welcomed them as heroes. The chapter left Miya at the center of the crowd’s attention.

• Villagers on both sides of the crowded street cheered as Miya and the Konoha Ninja walked past.
• The villagers thanked the returning heroes and welcomed them back.
• Villagers pointed out Miya and called him Konoha’s Master of Nuclear Fission.

Suigetsu Hozuki survived Might Duy’s attack by using the Hydrification Technique in advance. He approached the dying Might Duy after sensing that his power had faded.

• Suigetsu Hozuki reflected that the Hydrification Technique had saved him from Might Duy’s attack.
• Suigetsu Hozuki recognized that Might Duy was close to death and his unleashed power was gone.
• Suigetsu Hozuki cautiously approached Might Duy and called his technique terrifying.

Genma Shiranui asked Nagata Shiichiro whether Might Guy was still asleep. Nagata said Guy had woken earlier and was training nearby, where he should be finishing soon.

• Genma Shiranui and the other person acknowledged Nagata Shiichiro and walked over to him.
• Genma Shiranui asked Nagata Shiichiro if Might Guy was still asleep.
• Nagata Shiichiro said Might Guy had woken a long time ago and had been training up ahead.

Nagata Shiichiro spotted figures ahead and sensed something was wrong because they made no effort to hide. Before he could decide how to respond, a blade flashed toward a vital spot beside him.

• Nagata Shiichiro counted the figures ahead.
• Nagata Shiichiro frowned at their brazen lack of concealment and sensed danger.
• A razor-sharp flash of steel appeared beside Nagata Shiichiro, aimed at a vital spot.

Kitsuchi studied the strategic position between the Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Rain and devised a cautious plan. He awaited Roshi’s arrival as a vessel cut through the waves.

• Kitsuchi examined the sand table showing the Land of Waterfalls and the Land of Rain on either side of his position.
• Kitsuchi worked out a cautious, workable plan.
• Kitsuchi waited for Roshi to arrive.
• A vessel cut through the wind and waves.

After escaping from his Jinchūriki, One-Tail Shukaku sought to enjoy the freedom he had been denied for decades. The chapter left him eager to make the most of his release.

• One-Tail Shukaku reflected on the more than thousand years he had lived since birth.
• Shukaku recalled being trapped inside a Jinchūriki for decades.
• After finally getting free, Shukaku decided he needed to have enough fun to make his escape worthwhile.

Miya turned back as Chiyo sent her puppet to kill him, then used Nuclear Release: Chidori Sharp Cut to slice it in two. The chapter ended with the puppet cut down in a single stroke.

• Miya flew away with his back to Chiyo while secretly forming Hand Seals.
• Chiyo sent her puppet after Miya to kill him.
• Miya placed his hand on the Dragon Hunt Blade's hilt, and lightning spread across it.
• Miya turned around and used Nuclear Release: Chidori Sharp Cut to cut the puppet in two.

Orochimaru decided to keep his strongest methods hidden while stalling Shukaku, planning to act only if he could no longer hold out. On the northern battlefield, Pakura surveyed a fallen Konoha Ninja and the Sand Ninja around her.

• Orochimaru held back his trump cards against One-Tail Shukaku to follow Miya's wishes.
• Orochimaru planned to stall as long as possible and deal with Shukaku if he could no longer endure.
• Pakura looked at a fallen Konoha Ninja who was no longer recognizable, then turned to the Sand Ninja around her.

Chiyo launched one final attack at Miya after she was already dying, drawing the scattered puppet parts toward herself. Miya countered with Nuclear Release: Lightning Light Rasengan.

• Chiyo opened her eyes and gathered the scattered puppet parts for a final attack on Miya.
• Chiyo declared that they would die together.
• Miya accused Chiyo of trying to take her down in death.
• Miya used Nuclear Release: Lightning Light Rasengan.

Miya launched himself at Chiyo, who countered with a barrage of senbon. The chapter ended as Miya’s figure vanished from sight.

• Miya stomped on the sand and leaped toward Chiyo.
• Chiyo reacted without hesitation and used Puppet Technique: Thousand Lion Needle Rain to fire a barrage of senbon at Miya.
• Miya’s figure disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Some Konoha Ninja felt sorry for One-Tail Shukaku, while veterans of the Second Shinobi World War remained wary of the Tailed Beast's power. Orochimaru watched Miya as she faced Shukaku.

• Some Konoha Ninja thought Shukaku's plight was miserable.
• Other Konoha Ninja recalled the Tailed Beast's power from the Second Shinobi World War and did not underestimate him.
• Orochimaru watched Shukaku roar and focused on Miya, who faced the Tailed Beast.

Miya activated both nuclear fission furnaces as One-Tail Shukaku’s Chakra poured into him. The influx overwhelmed him, and the chapter ended with him grunting under the strain.

• Miya’s internal nuclear fission furnace and the Chakra-based furnace he had created with the Mysterious Peacock Method began humming.
• One-Tail Shukaku’s Chakra surged into Miya like water bursting through a breached dam.
• Miya grunted as the massive influx of Chakra struck him.

Orochimaru led Konoha’s forces back to Kikyo Mountain and returned the captured border territory to the Land of Wind. The Sand Ninja regained their confidence under Ebizo, who took command after Chiyo’s death and began building new defenses.

• Orochimaru led Konoha’s forces back to Kikyo Mountain.
• Konoha surrendered the recently captured border territory to the Land of Wind.
• The Sand Ninja regained their confidence despite their defeat.
• Ebizo replaced Chiyo as commander on the front lines.
• Under Ebizo’s leadership, the Sand Ninja built new defensive works.

The chapter described war as a contest of killing or being killed, where a commander’s skill lay in destroying the enemy while minimizing losses and maximizing gains. The story left off as a strategic objective was about to be introduced.

• The narrator said the losses had outweighed the gains.
• The narrator said things would be different because he had powerful support.
• The narrator described war as a game of kill or be killed.
• The narrator said a commander’s abilities were tested by balancing enemy casualties, own losses, and gains.
• The chapter ended as the words “Strategic obj” began.

The Third Tsuchikage reviewed intelligence in Iwagakure and called for an Anbu Ninja. He ordered the ninja to send word to Roshi.

• The Third Tsuchikage read intelligence in the Tsuchikage Building and grew grave.
• An Iwagakure Anbu Ninja knelt before the Third Tsuchikage.
• The Third Tsuchikage ordered the Anbu Ninja to send word to Roshi.

Miya confronted Manda after he continued harboring malicious thoughts despite her warning. The chapter ended with Miya pinning Manda down and making him realize she truly intended to kill him.

• Miya erupted with killing intent after Manda ignored her warning and continued harboring malicious thoughts.
• Manda became terrified when he sensed Miya was serious about killing him.
• Manda struggled beneath Miya's foot but could not break free.

The chapter explained why Kyosuke Omura had escaped Hizashi Hyuga's notice: Hizashi belonged to the Hyuga Branch Family. The Caged Bird Seal gave the Main Family control over the Branch Family and introduced a flaw in its Byakugan.

• The narration noted that Kyosuke Omura's escape from Hizashi Hyuga's notice was not undeserved.
• The chapter explained that Hizashi belonged to the Hyuga Branch Family rather than the Main Family.
• The narration described how the Caged Bird Seal let the Main Family control the Branch Family and gave the Branch Family's Byakugan a flaw.