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New Era: Part I[]
After becoming a legitimate shinobi village in the eyes of the Shinobi Union, Oto-ANBU members work jointly with Konoha ANBU and Police Force. Mitsuki was allowed to transfer into Konoha's Academy as a sign of mutual trust between the villages. Arikurin was appointed the Political Liaison between Otogakure and Konoha.
Sinister Sounds - Bleak Insurgence and the Sixth's Wrath[]
Main Article: Sinister Sounds - Bleak Insurgence and the Sixth's Wrath
Keshin Enenra defeats Arikurin
Arikurin and Oto-ANBU agents attempt to ambush an unknown Ōtsutsuki Clan opponent later found to be Keshin Enera. Arikurin is no match the the opponents fighting style: Rōkutōryū — the practice of an unorthodox manner of sword combat involving simultaneous usage of six swords. Arikurin's blade is destroyed. Without his blade, Arikurin, is soundly defeated.
Arikurin receives Shinobi-ware
When Arikurin's body is brought back to Otogakure, he was inspected by Deki Mezamashī. Arikurin's left arm gained significant damage. This required his body to be modified at a cellular level with nano sized Shinobi-Ware. Shinobi tech was also embedded in his left shoulder and chest that is able to fire Ninjutsu Bullets Bullets. His left shin is also repaired with shinobi-ware similar to the one in his left shoulder. Arikurin also receives new tech glasses that monitor all of his vitals and increases the range of his Byakugan.
Arikuirn visits his father
Left on the brink of death, Arikurin finally meets his father. Shiro explains to Arikurin that his Shiin Clan tattoo was embedded with his chakra at birth. He also told him the truth about his death. After his recovery. Ariurin visitsd his fathers grvae in Konoha.
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing[]
Main Article: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Arikurin and Emiko investigate under Jomae Village
Rumors had reached Otokagure ANBU HQ about unusual activity in the Land of Keys. The Land of Keys are known for their skills espionage, so any information from that area needed to be fact checked. Arikurin had dealt with a spy named Hanare and their leader Kaito years prior. He took it upon himself to attempt to spy on the area and gain useful intel. There, he is easily found by the Land of Keys ANBU. and he teams up with Emiko as they uncover a plan by the Kara Outer. Along the way, Emiko reveals that it all began when her adoptive father, Kaitō, was discharged from a hospital owned by a man named Victor, who unbeknownst to them, is a Kara inner. Since then a foul chakra has drifted about that village, which was discovered to be a God Tree. Following a quickly crafted plan, Emiko and Arikurin managed to destroy the tree and Kaitō.
Arikurin recovers
After a gruesome cross-examination by Hinge ANBU and Jōmae Military, Arikurin was freed but remained close to the village. Later, he and Emiko are attacked by Yoshinashiki Ōtsutsuki, a mysterious being who appeared before the two could part ways. Son Gokū took control of Emiko's body to initiate a new form called "Baryon Mode" and together with Arikurin, barely fended off Yoshinashiki during a transient moment of weakness, at the expense of Son Gokū's own life and the two ANBU-nin being critically injured.
The Ghost Incident Arc[]
Oto-ANBU assembles
As mysterious attacks began happening more commonly and expanding in area, Sai called in help from Oto-ANBU to help in the investigation. He later found evidence to suggest that the real goal of the perpetrator was to harvest people's chakra based on trace evidence of Wood Release. As Root had a history of conducting its own secret research on the famed power of the First Hokage, they went to search the archives of the disbanded ANBU unit. As the attacks continued to occur, no answer could be found. Afterwards, Arikurin recalled his forces back to Otogakure.
Oto-ANBU training session
Later while training with, a certain unknown shadowy figure overpowered an Otogakure Jonin and "partially" controlled him. After being forced to knock him out Arikurin noticed a strange release of chakra began spreading throughout the village. His Byakugan allowed him to followed a chakra current an old facility of Root. Arikurin explained the the hideout is of the late-Tanuki Shigaraki, one of Danzō's top researchers and most loyal followers. He remembered that Tanuki was in charge of creating an ultimate weapon made from the First Hokage's cells. While looking around the demolished building, he found a picture of Tanuki, with a young girl Arikurin immediately recognised as Sumire Kakei.
Arikurin traps Nue
They immediately rushed to the Hospital. Before she could get far, Arikuin's unit managed to subdue her. She managed to escape by unleashing Nue, who's tangible form began to unleash a rampage. Arikurin made the first strike, severing the creature's tail with his blade, only for it to grow dozens of smaller tails in its place to steal nearby people's chakra. Arikurin then ordered everyone to get to safety. Then, after summoning 2 shadow clones, Arikurin traps Nue in Sage Art: Massive Curse Mandala. Unable to move, Oto-ANBU members began to move in, only for it to suddenly teleport away.
Shin Uchiha Arc[]
Arikurin captures a mysterious boy
After encountering a mysterious boy possessing the Sharingan and wearing the crest of the Uchiha clan, Arikurin sends a chakra swiftlet to contact Sasuke about the matter, wondering if he has a son. The boy is brought back to Otogakure for interrogation. However, after a few hours of interrogation, Arikurin was unable to find any usable intel. It was unknown to them that Shin's spying creature was following them in order to find the location of Orochimaru. When Orochimaru entered the room, a man appeared from a rift with multiple clones. Immediately, Arikurin faced off against Shin and repelled his blades.
Shin marks Arikurin's Shindo Tanto
Before Arikurin could cut Shin with his sword, Shin caught and marked it. As Arikurin went to attack Shin with his blade, but having earlier marked his sword, Shin manipulated the weapon and stabbed another Oto-ANBU member. As Arikurin tended to his wounds, Shin's spying creature came to his aid and teleported him. Sasuke soon arrives and asks Orochimaru if he is in any way involved in the attack on his daughter or the kidnapping of his wife. Orochimaru denies responsibility, confessing that Shin is an old experiment he has long before lost control of, and says that Shin's "sons" are actually his genetic clones. Orochimaru offers some suggestions about where they might find him.When his Rinnegan recharges from his earlier dimensional travels, Sasuke manifests his Susanoo and transports Arikurin, Naruto, Sarada, and Chōchō to Shin's hideout, where they are immediately met with a large mob of Shin's clones.
Arikurin defeats Shin Uchiha
On the inside, Sarada triggers a trap on her way inside, which Sasuke incinerates. When the reach the center, Sasuke quickly saves Sakura with his Susanoo. He pulls the scalpels out of her arm and burns them with Amaterasu. A Shin clone stands between Shin and Sasuke, and Sasuke is prepared to cut through him. Sarada asks him not to, but Shin stabs Sasuke through his clone. This allows Arikurin to deal a critical blow to Shin. Battered, he wants to use the clones as a distraction to escape, but they turn on him, claiming they will evolve in his place, because he has become weak. Many more clones appear, some of them with different sizes and looks. At the same time, Shin is seen dead, having succumbed to his wounds.
School Trip Arc[]
Arikurin finds Ken Hatake lurking
To improve relationships with other villages and symbolically show the warring era was over, Naruto set up an official class trip for the Academy to go to Otogakure. Later Arikurin senses someone lurking around Otogakure ANBU HQ. Ken Hatake arrives with intel from the Five Great Countries' Joint Investigation Team. In Kirigakure Shizuma Hoshigaki began efforts to start a revolution against the Sixth Mizukage and his new peaceful era. Later, Arikurin sends a swiftlet clone to Kirigakure with a scroll. The intel revealed that Shizuma's high echelon associates, who have secretly been dealing with the Land of Waves. It also helped clear Chōjūrō of the false allegations of him killing people against the peace treaties.
Graduation Exams Arc[]
Arikurin trains with his son.
Arikurin meets with Naruto regarding political matters. Shikamaru doesn't trust Orochimaru completely, but Naruto still thanks him for his analysis of Danzō's data, which was beneficial for Sasuke's investigation. Later that night, Arikurin trains his son. The next morning, Anko discuss their son's recent promotion to Jonin.
Genin Mission Arc[]
Arikurin meets with Naruto to discuss Mitsuki
Team 7's first mission, they were assigned a D-rank to aid the Green Banks village who are being attacked by bandits for their crops. On the mission Konohamaru confirmed the involvement of Pale Blue Valley hired shinobi when a ransom note demands the bridge's deed in exchange for Kiri's life. Considering whether or not to continue the mission, the village was attacked by the missing-nin, leading to Konohamaru rushing to save Boruto from Ashimaru before he retreated. As Konohamaru realized that there was more being hidden, Ashimaru and Hidari's actions made Konohamaru request Konohagakure for help. Arikurin was dispatched.
Ashimaru and Hidari facing Arikurin
Later, the village was attacked, during which Kiri is abducted. Pursuing the attackers, Konohamaru traded the deed for Kiri. After the exchange occurred with Arikurin as backup, Hidari and Ashimaru decide on killing them all, prompting Konohamaru to task the genin in fleeing with Kiri. Hidari manages to immobilise Konohamaru with a trap, and sends Ashimaru to deal with the genin. Pursuing Ashimaru, Arikurin used Forte Fists to defeat and interrogate for intel. Completing the mission, he returned to Konoha.
Byakuya Gang Arc[]
Arikurin and Kotaro
Kōtarō learned that the bank situation was a distraction for a jewel theft from a special freezer fault, and due to how secure the vault was, suspected an inside job. When the investigation yielded no results, he enlisted Otogakure ANBU. They were dispatched to gain any intel possible from neighboring nations. Arikurin concludes that the thief was an Ice Release user, who would have brought their body temperature down as not to trigger the thermal sensors. Later, Arikurin investigated a group called the Byakuya Gang
Arikurin defeats and captures Gekkō on the train.
Later after the thieves spread lies and orchestrated a protest against the Kaminarimon Company, 2 Oto-ANBU and Arikurin were tasked with deescalating the crowds after it was suspected he Byakuya Gang. Arikurin soon noticed one of the leading protesters has a mark on his neck. He discovered genjutsu was behind the village protests and they began breaking the genjutsu on the protesters. Not long after, Naruto addresses the village through television and shadow clones, exposing the captured Byakuya Gang as the ones who placed them under genjutsu, and asks the villagers help to keep improving Konoha. At the same time Arikurin investigates the alarms at Katasuke's lab and tracks Byakuya gang to a train station. He quickly catches up to Gekkō and defeats him. Later, Gekkō is interrogated by the police
Chunin Exam Arc: New Era[]
Arikurin helps proctor the Chunin Exam
Arikurin escorts ____'s team to the Chūnin Exams from Otogakure, He also begins the first exam, prompting the genin to race towards the exam venue in the time limit given. As the three Kage and their bodyguards watch the teams make their way there, traps and obstacles overwhelm some genin, while others manage to overcome the hurdle. The teams that make it to the exam venue are given a true or false question by Sai, about the fifth volume of a shinobi handbook. He notes that those competing that turn black with fail. Standing on one of two platforms to indicate their answer, all the genin fall into a pit after the floor gives way, leading to them all falling into pits containing ink at the bottom. Various genin use different methods to avoid their teams falling into the ink.
Arikurin clashes with a large White Zetsu
The evening, a group of thieves is attacked in an abandoned mine tunnel after robbing the Thunder Train. Arikurin arrives at the town near the border of the Land of Fire, and discover that one of the robbers came out of the mines traumatised, claiming his accomplices were killed by a monster. The robber's claim that a "white one" is coming for them. In the tunnels, Arikurin find the thieves' corpses, and large footprints. He continues to follow the footprints further inside, passing by an Ōtsutsuki clan carving. As he reaches the end of the footprints, he is attacked by a giant, multi-faced White Zetsu. Arikurin is surprised at the sight of White Zetsu, believing all of them to have been destroyed in the last war. It attacks with Lightning Release, Fire Release, and Wind Release but is easily defeated.
K.O.E was programmed into Arikurin's glasses.
Later, Naruto, Shikamaru, and Arikurin discuss the recent White Zetsu activity and Sasuke's encounter with Ōtsutsuki clansmen. As investigations on Kaguya continued, it was discovered that her creation of the White Zetsu Army was an extra precaution for a looming threat. At the same time, Katasuke completed work on the his Gauntlet, which he demonstrated to the Hokage personally. He asked for Scientific Ninja Tools to be allowed in the upcoming Chūnin Exams, which the Hokage denied. Disappointed, he bumped into Arikurin. Katasuke then remembered to install K.O.E into the Smart Glasses and upgraded Arikurin's left shin with a Scroll Cartridge Device.
Versus Momoshiki Arc[]
Arikurin attacks Momoshiki with Sound Release: Forte Fists
Later Arikurin, attends the finals for the Chūnin Exams in Konoha. Suddenly, Momoshiki and Kinshiki descend on the arena, to the spectators' confusion. Gaara recognises the two based on the similarities to the one who attacked him, prompting Kinshiki to launch an attack. The attack damages the arena, causing it to start collapsing, leading various shinobi to aid with protecting and evacuating the civilians. After K.O.E, confirmed them as Otsutsuki, Arikurin summoned 2 swfitlet clones to help. Together they used his Sound Release to blast away falling debris. While his clones helped the spectators, Arikurin attempts to attack Momoshiki, but the later catches Arikurin's Fist and absorbs his power using the Rinnegan in his hand. He then retuned the Ninjutsu and knocked Arikurin clear across the stadium.
Kinshiki defeats a pair of Swiftlet Clones
With the arena mostly clear, Arikurin's 2 swiftlet clones went after Kinshiki. Unknown to him Kinshiki could sense chakra and engaged in battle against the clones'. Kinshiki transform the chakra into various red glowing ninja tools and defeated both clones even mocking their one Byakugan. With his clones defeat and Momoshiki absorbing his Ninjutsu, Arikurin composed himself and began to formulate a strategy. At the center of the stadium, Momoshiki explained their goal to gather Kaguya's scattered chakra and cultivate it into a new 'cinnabar panacea' in order to gain eternal youth and supernatural powers. Arikurin decided to activate Sage mode but he was attacked before doing so by Urashiki Ōtsutsuki.
Urashiki Ōtsutsuki steals Arikurins chakra
Urashiki Ōtsutsuki stole a portion of Arikurin's chakra which rendered him unconscious for a moment. After he awoke, Arikurin pursued Urashiki alongside Chōjūrō and Gaara. During their fight Urashiki began revealing copied techniques like Arikurin's Swiftlet Clone and Garra's sand manipulation. Despite this as the 3 were about to finish him off, Urashiki to revealed his Rinnegan and escaped. The 3 returned to the stadium to see Kinshiki and Momoshiki kidnap Naruto.
Mitsuki's Disappearance Arc[]
Arikurin and Log discuss Mitsuki
When two chūnin gate guards were attacked by unknown assailants, the village was put on lockdown. Arikurin joined Naruto and his advisers when overseeing Ino probe one of the guard's mind for answers, learning that Mitsuki had left willingly with the attackers. When Naruto revealed to the others Mitsuki was in fact Orochimaru's son, they rationalised this on the grounds that Orochimaru's conduct as changed from before and that his aid in investigating the Ōtsutsuki. Arikurin later reported this to Orochimaru. He then met with Log, discussing the continued development of Mitsuki. They began to wonder what was driving Mitsuki now and if their hopes of him becoming a new light to the world would succeed.
Arikurin finds Boruto
Despite the lockdown, Boruto and Sarada decided to sneak out to find Mitsuki. Team 10 was assigned to find and bring back the two genin. Arikurin, however, was first to find found them sneaking into Orochimaru's base. After doing tests on the snake that mitsuki left behind, Orochimaru concluded that there was no apparent hidden message, but suggested going to White Snake Sage who might know more. Arikurin scolds Orochimaru of the political implications between Otogakure and Konoha if Boruto were to die. Afterwards, knowing that Konohagakure would send a team to retrieve Boruto and Sarada, Orochimaru sent Sugetsu.
Arikurin releases Yurito from a Genjustu
When Arikurin returned to Konoha he ran into a frantic Yurito. He claimed someone attacked one of the guards in recovery and was rushing to get help, but Arikurin saw through the lie as Yurito heartbeat sped up. K.O.E then alerted Arikurin that Yugito was showing signs as begin caught in a Genjutsu. Arikurin then mentioned hearing that a spy might be among them. Realising he was found out, Yurito took a citizen hostage. As the local patrol attempted to subdue Yurito, Arikurin proceeded to dash behind him and released him from the Genjutsu. As Yurito began coming to his senses, a C1 Explosive Clay emerged from his flack jacket, detonating and severely injuring the young chunin. He was then taken back to the medical bay for treatment. Elsewhere, the fabrications attempted to revolt against Iwagakure due to their innate desire for a human heart to extend their lives, believing it is necessary to fulfill their duties of protecting the world. Ultimately, the Fabrications were defeated by the combined effort of Ōnoki, who passed away from the effort.
Parent and Child Day Arc[]
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Jugo Arc[]
Arikurin and Orochimaru
When Jūgo abruptly left the base to deal with an outbreak of cursed seals infecting wildlife, Orochimaru tasked Arikurin, Suigetsu and Karin with retrieving him. They ultimately encountered Sumire Kakei, whose Nue attacked them abruptly. After Suigetsu over-exerted himself to knock her and her summoning out, they were approached by Team 7, who revealed that Jūgo was apprehended by the Land of Rivers' researchers. From Sumire Kakei, they learned that two assailants had special collars that let them harness cursed seals of their own. Realising that this duo was working with the Land of Rivers' researchers, they concluded the outbreak must have been stared by them. The group came up with a plan and split up. Arikurin was to keep a perimeter watch over the forest. He sensed that Jūgo had reached his full transformation and broke free. Arikurin headed quickly in that direction.
Arikurin and Jugo clash
Upon arriving to the lake, Jūgo fought to contain his transformation. Tosaka arrived and fully transformed with his cursed seal to defeat and restrain Boruto before he turned to Jūgo. When Jūgo fully transformed, he quickly defeated Tosaka and proceeded to absorb his cursed seal. Still on a rampage, Jūgo turned his attention to Boruto until Arikurin and Nue intervened. Arikurin kept Jūgo occupied long enough for Boruto to devise a plan on how to revert Jūgo's transformation by inflicting significant damage. After Boruto managed to cause Jūgo's transformation to recede, Mitsuki arrived with Konohamaru and Suigetsu, having acquired a serum to remove the infection. Suigetsu consumed it and merged with the lake to rain it over the birds. Arikurin returned to Oto with Karin, Jūgo and Suigetsu, having also taken a powerless Tosaka as a prisoner.
One-Tail Escort Arc[]
Arikurin, Sasuke, and Gaara team-up
Arikurin alongside Sasuke, Gaara, Kankurō, and members of a Suna genin team assembled at the Tailed Beast's location. Arikurin sent a messenger swiftlet to inform Otogakure of the location and that he might be on Urashiki Ōtsutsuki's trail. There, Arikurin, Sasuke and Gaara fought Urashiki and his puppets he stole from Toneri Ōtsutsuki. As the two sides battled evenly, Boruto suddenly appeared, prompting Sasuke to protect his student, leading him to become distracted and Urashiki taking some of his chakra. As Sasuke lept toward his opponent, Urashiki teleported him to another dimension. As he no longer had to deal with Sasuke, Urashiki found an opening to steal more chakra from Arikurin, The Oto-ANBU sealing team had finally infused enough chakra and were able to help suppress Urashiki in Garra's Desert Layered Imperial Funeral Seal. Also during which, to make sure Urashiki would not sense its chakra, Shukaku willingly sealed itself inside a kettle.
Urashiki Ōtsutsuki steals more of Arikurin's chakra
After recovering some of his stolen chakra, Arikurin joins Boruto and Kankurō in escorting Shukaku to Konoha. Soon afterwards, they found themselves engaged by four Urashiki's puppets. Wanting to give the team time to escape and seeing it as a fun challenge as a puppet-user himself, Kankurō decided to face the puppets alone while Arikuin, Boruto and Shinki moved ahead with the tailed beast. Noticing a massive explosion from the battlefield, Arikurin insisted to head on despite because the mission is the priority, but Boruto went back by himself. Arikurin and Shinki initially continued toward Konoha before being attacked by puppets. Once Boruto, Temari, and Shikadai arrive, Arikurin continues toward Konoha with Shukaku, suppressing his chakra.
Arikurin stalls Urashiki in a Massive Curse Mandala
Arikurin finally begins to approach the Land of Fire, but Urashiki intercepts him. Arikurin wonders how he tracked Shukaku when the kettle should suppress their chakra and Arikurin was using his Silent Hummingbird Technique. Urashiki explains he watched them through the puppets, and reveals his Byakugan. Immediately, Arikurin activates sage mode and traps Urashiki in a Massive Curse Mandala with the help of 3 shadow clones-allowing his real self to continue to head toward the border. Once reaching the border of the Land of Fire, Arikurin is then approached by Sai Yamanaka and high-ranking Oto-ANBU member, who had received Arikurin's earlier swiftlet. Sai delivered Shukaku to Naruto, while Arikurin ordered the Oto-ANBU to alert HQ-requesting back-up to assist in border security.
New Era: Time Slip Arc[]
Urashiki and Arikurin clash
Arikurin hears Urashiki is found moving away from the village. While several shinobi mobilise to corner Urashiki, Sasuke explains to Boruto that Urashiki is likely to have stolen Mirai's chakra, and using it to draw shinobi away from the village with genjutsu. They assume he was going after Naruto. Knowing that Naruto still has capable shinobi near him, Arikurin deduces Urashiki is after something else, and recalls that the artefact that has been on the news has the same symbol they saw in the Ōtsutsuki ruin where they fought the White Zetsu. They go to the research facility instead, and find shinobi drained of their chakra. Urashiki activates the artefact, Karasuki, a turtle-like device. Arikurin attempt to stop Urashiki from using it, arriving at an unusual dimension.
After traveling to the past, Arikurin switches to his retro ANBU gear to blend in.
Boruto and Sasuke arrive soon after and attack Urashiki, but he repels them, knocking Boruto into Karasuki, and causing them all to fall off a ledge. Then, the platform underneath Arikurin shattered and he fell. When Arikurin awoke, he noticed the Hokage Rock only has four faces carved into it, meaning they're in the past. Even his connection to K.O.E. wasn't working. After resting, Arikurin changes into the his retro ANBU gear to avoid as much attention to himself and risk severe changes to the timeline.
Arikurin searches for Urashiki, Boruto, and Sasuke
Arikurin sends multiples swiftlets throughout the Land of Fire. He found 0 traces of Sasuke, Boruto, or Urashiki. Back at the research facility in the present day, Ariko cant find a trace of his father. Arikurin is forced to track down his younger self and formulate a plans
Arikurin and Arikurin
It doesn't take long and he finds a young Arikurin, who had just recently joined Root. After placing Kaede under a Genjutsu, Arikurin revealed himself. The two head to Mountains Graveyard. It contains an abandoned mine that is connected to Ōtsutsuki Clan ruins, which Madara and Obito Uchiha used as their secret hideout for the duration of the Eye of the Moon Plan. As they explore the area, they are attacked by 2 giant, multi-faced White Zetsu.
Arikurin and Ariko travel through time
After erasing the mind of past Arikurins, future Arikurin asks Karasuki to take them all to their respective timelines. After they arrive, Arikurin unknowingly awakens his new dōjutsu.
Purple Moon Religion Arc[]
The Purple Moon Religion is the sole form of worship on Purple Moon Island, being compulsory for all 3,000 of its residents. The religion was established by a small group of ninja who first settled the island and came to revere nature. The Purple Moon Religion worships nature above all else, believing that Mother Nature is responsible for protecting them. For this reason they reject the influence that the Mizukage has over the neighbouring Land of Water, and as such they have little contact with that or any other country.
Arikurin and Mitsuki stop members of the Purple Moon Religion
The Purple Moon Religion disapproves of most forms of mass transit, effectively isolating them from the rest of the world and thus rendering their religion unknown to foreigners. Because Konoha and the wider Land of Fire have fuelled the technological advances that have made travel over great distances so much easier over the last few years, they have earned the ire of the Purple Moon Religion's leader. This causes a small extremist faction to form within the Purple Moon Religion that is bent on destroying Konoha, the hope being that without Konoha there will be a halt to the continuing availability of free travel. Most of these extremists attempt to destroy Konoha with terrorist bombings across the Land of Fire. One extremist, Lily Himeno, tries instead to simply destabilise Konoha as a spy, achieving similar results without civilian casualties. After the combined efforts of Arikurin and Team 7, all the extremists are either captured or take their own lives fighting Konoha's ninja. Lily is subsequently recruited by the Seventh Hokage to liaise with rest of the Purple Moon Religion and convince them to update with the times.
Continental Summit[]
Arikurin and Orochimaru meet with Shikamaru and Naruto
The Earth daimyō, Danjō, begins making plans to invade the Land of Flowers. Such an invasion would place Earth's Iwagakure in opposition to Lightning's Kumogakure, thus breaking the Shinobi Union that has created peace throughout the region. Flowers' daimyō, a young boy who took office only a few months earlier following the death of his father, contemplates preemptively surrendering to the Land of Earth in order to avert war and to ensure his people's survival. Before he could act, Otogakure leaked the information of the planned invasion to Konoha. Konoha opposes the invasion and encourage Iwa's Fourth Tsuchikage not to support Danjō's plans. When this fails, they appeal to the Land of Fire's daimyō, Ikkyū Madoka, who decides to offer some of his own country's territory to the Land of Earth as an alternative to invading Flowers. Such a transfer of lands would require the approval of all surrounding countries, something Shikamaru arranges a Continental Summit to decide.
Mujuna Bandits Arc[]
Arikurin, Sai, and Ibiki interrogate the leader of the Mujina Bandits, Shojoji
Arikurin, Sai, and Ibiki were tasked with interrogating the leader, Shojoji. While arrogant at first and demanding compensation, Arikurin's Genjutsu made Shojoji talk. After exposing all of his spies in Konoha. Shojoji mentioned a secret ogranization that was in Amegakure. He had infiltrated a secret facility in Amegakure with the intention of robbing it, only to have encountered members of Kara in the basement. After listening to them discussing the Kāma seals, Shojoji fled the scene on the instinct the group were trouble. While knowing very little, Shojoji explained that mark on Boruto's right palm was identical to one used by that organisation called "Kara". He also said that the marks' nature is vaguely similar to Orochimaru's Juinjutsu.
Kara Actuation Arc[]
Land of Silence[]
Omoi and Arikurin
When word that the cell of the First Hokage was stolen from Konohagakure and was being sold on the Black Market in the Land of Silence spread, Arikurin, Aoi, and Yukihiro were sent to claim it. Upon arriving, he finds Omoi and his team. They learned that the previous holder of the target, Sakuya, had been killed and the cells allegedly stolen by unknown ninja. Arikurin recognises the poison and murder weapon used on Sakuya as belonging from shinobi from the Land of Haze. Knowing that Hashirama's cells are unstable, they determine the route the Haze shinobi are most likely to take.
Deepa clashes with a Swiftlet Clone
Arikurin ordered his team to split up to find the "earring shinobi brothers" who were rumored to have the Hashirama Cell. Yukihiro and Aoi split off, while Arikurin create multiple Swiftlet Clones. It doesnt take long for Arikurin to find the Haze shinobi's tracks. However, along the way, his clone was intercepted by Deepa, who was also looking for the Hashirama Cell. Deepa proved unfazed by everything they attempted being ultimately defeated before tracking the cell. Arikurin returns to a battered Omoi and his dead teammates. Omoi revealed what happened to his team, noting that the new enemy was on his way directly to the Land of Haze.After healing Omoi enough to move again, he decided to stay behind and return to Kumo as he would slow them down in his condition.
Arikurin and Yukihiro protect Aoi from Deepa
Elsewhere, Aoi and Yukihiro finally caught up to the ones who stole the Hashirama cells until Deepa announces his presence and swiftly struck down the remaining quadruplets. Before Deepa could attack, Aoi launched several kunai at the enemy. However his kunai harmlessly bounced off Deepa's body. He then barrages Yukihiro with his carbon attacks. After being struck and about to be defeated, Deepa tries to finish Aoi off and punches down with his armoured fist. But he hits nothing as Arikurin soon arrived and saved Aoi. Yukihiro opts to attack Deepa with a barrage of clones. However, Deepa easily pelts the clones away with carbon. Deepa then explained that he is able to manipulate all the carbon is around him, including in his own body to become invulnerable
Arikurin and Deepa clash
Arikurin dashes forward with his blade but Deepa blocks his with a punch enhanced by his carbon and both are sent flying backwards away from each other. Mitsuki used this moment to flee, carrying the unconscious Boruto and Sarada. Asaka then draws his attention with the Hashirama Cell and sets off an explosion with his kinjutsu. Deepa has no scratch on him, but is irritated that the Hashirama Cell was in danger. He loses Team Fue in the blast and shifts his focus to the Hashirama Cell, taking it with him past the Land of Valleys Border. Yukihiro returns to Otogakure with an injured Aoi. Arikurin later retrieved Mitsuki from Yubina's lab and returned him to Orochimaru's lab. They revealed what they learned about Victor and his involvement with Kara. He also noted the existence of "Outers" who apparently worked as spies for Kara. Later that night Arikurin sent a message to Shikari in Fuyugakure in hopes that Shikari and his ANBU have any intel.
The Land of Valleys[]
Arikurin, Konohamaru, and Mugino
Later, Mugino, Konohamaru and Arikurin infiltrated Victors company to continue their investigation. As they snuck in deeper, they soon saw that several new patients were brought to a restricted area, never to come out. To his surprise, he saw a doctor from Iwagakure that supposedly died during the Fabrication Uprising. Before the daimyō and his retinue arrived at Victor's company. Konohamaru and Mugino knocked out two of his guards and transformed into them while Arikurin continued to investigate using his Silent Humming Bird Technique. As Victor shows the daimyō his research, claiming that with the Hashirama Cell, they're on the verge of curing previously incurable diseases, and making ageing a thing from the past. The daimyō commits to protect his research from interference, but one of Arikurin appeared and released the daimyō from the genjutsu Victor had administered through the "sterilising".
Arikurin releases himself from the God Tree's Vines
Snapped out of the genjutsu, allowed him to see the human subjects of Victor's experiments. The people in stasis were in fact being used as nourishment for Victor's true project. While the daimyō was ashamed of his blindness to Victor's deceit, he agreed to let the Konoha-nin act as needed. Victor however activated his experiment, revealing a miniature God Tree that began consuming all targets. Arikurin stood in shock, seeing a God Tree for the 3rd time.Victor then approached, explaining that he took fragments of the dead God Tree after the war ended, nurturing them with the Hashirama Cell and the various test subjects. He voiced his joy at how the people of Land of Valleys would be consumed by the God Tree to produce Chakra Fruit. As the tree continued to grow and rampage, the daimyō was briefly ensnared with most of his chakra drained.
Arikurin and Victor clash
Arikurin dealt with Victor while Konohamaru held off the tree long enough for Mugino to get the daimyō away as he was the only credible witness to Victor's crimes. As Arikurin gained the upper hand on Victor, the inner decided to go after the God Tree's fruit for more power. To his horror, the God Tree ensnared him like the other victims. Upon returning to the Oto-ANBU HQ, Arikurin revealed what they learned about Victor and his involvement with Kara. He also noted the existence of "Outers" who apparently worked as spies for Kara. In light of this news and what was discovered after investigating Victor's company, Arikurin tasks his subordinates in Otogakure ANBU to investigate “Kara”.
Ao Arc[]
Arikurin downloads information from the data unit of the crash blimp
One day a blimp slipped through the Land of Fire's air defence network undetected and crashed. Otogakure ANBU were assigned the task of investigating the wreckage on the outskirts of the village. Upon arriving at the blimp Arikurin ventured into the wreckage. On the Land of Fire's border, he discovers that inside contains a container that was recently opened. While unsure what was inside, he inspected the container with his Byakugan and found a data unit. After downloading its information, he sensed a battle outside.
Arikurin summons shadow clones to help distract Ao
When he came out a group of at least 10 advanced self-moving puppets revealed themselves. After battling and defeating a few, Arikurin managed to escape as the puppets seemed programmed to only protect the blimp. After hearing the sounds of the cave collapsing, Arikurin began heading to the location. When he arrived, he found Ao and questioned him. Ao concluded that now he had to die to keep the Kara's organisation a secret. Arikurin's clone then attempted to attack from Ao's blindside but he saw through the attack, quickly blocking with his prosthetic arm. He then blasted Arikurin with attacks from mirror drone. However, it is revealed to be a swiftlet clone.
Arikurin attack Ao's Mirror Drones from above
At the same time, the real Arikurin appears above the mirror drones, destroying 2 in the process. Using his Byakugan Arikurin, surmises they respond to Ao's chakra. All of a sudden, Team 7 appears. The team had faced Ao earlier and devised a plan to take advantage of Ao's high usage of ninja tech. To begin their counterattack, Mitsuki, Sarada, and Konohamaru pressured Ao with a barrage of ninjutsu attacks, all of which were quickly absorbed by the gauntlet. Boruto then attacked from Ao's blindside during the assault with his chakra-blade, but the seasoned enemy saw through the attack, quickly blocking with his prosthetic arm, forcing Boruto to drop his weapon. Ao then grabbed the tech weapon, which quickly drained Ao of his stamina. This allowed Arikurin to land a blow and send him against the abandoned building.
Arikurin summons clones
Defeated, Team 7 approaches Ao. Ao, however, notices and calls out to Koji, who summons a toad. As the building begins to collapse under the toad's weight, Ao uses Water Release to push Boruto out of the debris' way, and is crushed by the toad. Koji congratulates the shinobi for defeating Ao, with Konohamaru asking him on information about Kara. Upon no response, Arikurin summons clones but Koji seals their movements with fūinjutsu and readies himself to incinerate them. Suddenly, the seal on Boruto's hand activates and his Kama spreads, absorbing the seal. Koji recognizes it as Kāma, flees using Reverse Summoning.
Kawaki Arc[]
Kawaki was detained at the Advanced Technology Research Institute in Ryūtan City, prompting Naruto and Sai to go immediately and meet the boy. After Katasuke inspected Kawaki, he revealed that Kawaki's body had been significantly modified by microscopic Scientific Ninja Tools that have altered his body down to the level of his nervous and circulatory systems and his level of advanced Shinobi Ware. The next day, alarm goes off when Kamawi attempts an escape. Sumire feels responsible for telling Kawaki there were scientific ninja tools on the facility, and runs into him. She tries to restrain him, but he overpowers her with a shinobi gauntlet. In response, Nue attacks Kawaki, injuring his arm. Kawaki flees while Sumire tries calming Nue down. He manages to escape the facility, but leaves a trail of blood behind him. Konoha Police's Ota, soon found him and quickly recaptured Kawaki.
vs. Koji Kashin[]
Arikurin senses Koji Kashin in Konoha
Later, Koji and Delta arrived at the main gates of Konohagakure to retrieve Kawaki. While Delta stated that it would be difficult infiltrating, Koji told her to stay put before entering the village without setting anything off and began searching for Kawaki. Once inside, Koji summoned a small toad to find Kawaki, who he eventually found taking shelter in the Seventh Hokage's home. Deciding it was too dangerous to engage Naruto Uzumaki, Koji decided to continue observing for the time being. As Arikurin sensed the presence of Koji's toad, Koji dispelled it but the former had already located him. Arikurin held a kunai to his neck. Before he could gain any intel, he noticed Delta propelling herself through the village and to Kawaki. Koji was able to substitute himself away. Arikurin continued to search for Koji, who soon snuck into the village archive at night to steal data. The archive's digital files only went as far back to after the Fourth Shinobi World War. Older data remained only on physical scrolls in another site.
Koji and Arikurin clash
The archive's digital files only went as far back to after the Fourth Shinobi World War. Older data remained only on physical scrolls in another site, Arikurin made his way to the other site. He is correct and finds Koji's shadow clone again who creates a smokescreen. He forced Koji to retreat, deciding the scroll was not crucial to his plans. The village's Barrier Team detected no foreign chakra signatures, leading Arikurin to consider an inside job, similar to Yurito. After discussing the Delta's assault, Shikamaru voiced his concerns again about keeping the boy so close to the village. Despite his protests, he was outvoted on removing the boy. While accepting this vote, Shikamaru instead decided to put additional security on Kawaki, including having Arikurin regularly report to him in case of any new activity from Kawaki.
vs. Jigen[]
Arikurin attacks Jigen
The following morning many sensor types are shaken by a sinister chakra. Kawaki's Kāma releases a mass of chakra, turning into a portal through which Jigen appears. Naruto attacks, but is kicked aside by Jigen, who manifests rods to pin him down. Konohomaru attempt to aid Naruto, despite his warnings to stand back. When Konohamaru is pinned down, Jigen threatens Kawaki, and attempts to convince him the hand they gave him is a monitoring device, in a sense no different from the Kāma. Kawaki continues to deny him, as he disparages Naruto and the village. His Kāma spreads further, manifesting a horn, much to Jigen's surprise. Arikurin arrives not long after and uses Sonic Dash Technique and his hearing to barely dodge Jigens Rods. Fearing for the Hokage's safety, with Jigen's power entirely above Delta's and capable of either killing or severely injuring Naruto, Kawaki stepped in and submitted, agreeing to back willingly with Jigen if he spared Naruto. While Jigen agreed to the terms, Naruto refused to comply. Jigen responded by teleporting themto another dimension with.
Jigen blocks Arikurin's blade with his Rods
Jigen intends to leave them stranded in the other dimension, but Sasuke arrives. Together they deduced that Jigen's abilities allow him to shrink matter to microscopic levels and return it to its original size instantaneously. Recognizing their impressive analytical skills Jigen progressed his Kāma to the next stage, his appearance reminiscent of the newly discovered Ōtsutsuki-clan member. Faster than Arikurin could dodge. Jigen knocks him in the side of a cliff with a massive right kick and again pins him down with rods. He then restrained Sasuke and Naruto by impaling them with his black rods and decided to keep the Jinchūriki alive while killing Sasuke due to his Rinnegan's Space-Time Ninjutsu. But Jigen notices a crack on his body, noting it's too much power for this body to contain, stressing his need for Kawaki. Despite Sasuke's protests, Naruto convinced him to return to Konoha so that he can live to fight another. Jigen then flys away after he has Naruto is sealed into a Pot.
vs. Boro[]
Arikurin and Boro clash
Jigen is forced to leave the battle and Boro arrives, who was tasked with guarding a pot with Naruto sealed inside. Boro notes the place is only accessible through space–time ninjutsu and asks how Arikurin plans on escaping. Boro challenges Arikurin to come at him. Arikurin attacks him with a Thunderous Timpani. Boro responds by quickly regenerating. The 2 continue to exchange a few blows. Not long after, Arikurin falls to the ground, and suddenly struggles to move as well. Using his Sonic Dash Technique he places some distance between him and Boro but collapses not too far away. With his Byakugan he realized Boro was exposing him to some Dark Mist Cloud which sapped away their strength.
Arikurin takes an antidote
Arikurin takes an antidote previously given to him by his teammate, Aoi. He begins to recover from the Virus. Arikurin confirms Naruto's is still alive inside the container, sensing it with his Byakugan. Boro then attacks his Lava Release, and Arikurin counters with his Earth Release and keeps his distance to avoid the virus. Not soon after, using the portal, Kawaki and Team 7 enter the dimension. During their fight, Boro's core is destroyed by Sarada. This causes his scientific ninja tools go haywire, and swell up. As Boro can't fight anymore, they move to rescue Naruto. However, Boro composed himself enough to attack, striking down Mitsuki. As the others were quickly overwhelmed by Boro's massive form, Boruto's mark evolved further, manifesting Momoshiki's will and persona while exhibiting a massive boost in power to beat Boro about. Taking complete control of Boruto's body, Momoshiki obliterated Boro with a gigantic Rasengan.
Arikurin heals Naruto
With Kawaki's help, Boruto was able to use their Kāma to create a rift in the seal and free the unconscious Naruto. They're concerned by Naruto being unconscious, but Arikurin points out his prosthetic hand still works, so Naruto should be ok. As the others were quickly overwhelmed by Boro's massive form, Boruto's mark evolved further, manifesting Momoshiki's will and persona while exhibiting a massive boost in power to beat Boro about. Taking complete control of Boruto's body, Momoshiki obliterated Boro with a gigantic Rasengan. As the Kāma deactivated, Momoshiki warned Boruto that it was not yet time for him to lose everything, leaving Boruto unconscious and falling from the sky. He was caught by Mitsuki and checked on, and upon awakening remembered nothing of Momoshiki's manifestation.
Arikurin finds intel on the missing cultists
A few days later, Arikurin investigated Boro's cult in an attempt to learn Kara's Ten-Tails' new whereabouts. Sai and Konohamaru claimed to want to join the cult, the two learned that some cultists would sometimes disappear. Arikurin placed a Genjutsu on one of the cultists and had him lead Arikurin to a secret facility. There he uncovered evidence the missing cultists had died in Kara's Vessel experiments. Despite exposing Boro's role in the plagues that caused many of the cultists to join, and in the death of the missing cultists, many remained loyal to him. Delta arrived to destroy the facility, which shocked Arikurin, Sai, and Konohamaru, who knew she had been destroyed by Naruto. They reported back to him in Konoha and Arikurin reported back to Otogakure.
Ōtsutsuki Awakening[]
Amado was detained, where despite his claims of seeking asylum, was very bold while being interrogated. As Shikamaru made his anger for the man known, Amado began explaining all he knew. He revealed that how the Ōtsutsuki have since before recorded history been travelling from planet to planet, harvesting its chakra for the sake of evolving itself while destroying the planet in the process, using the Ten-Tails for the process. He also revealed that Jigen himself was turned into an Ōtsutsuki from being branded by his Kāma of Isshiki Ōtsutsuki. Amado also revealed to have sabotaged the blimp to free Kawaki and likewise ensure that Sasuke would get the intel of Isshiki. Amado's glasses then began beeping. His glasses were taken off, revealing a holographic projection of Jigen talking with Kashin. They learned that Kashin and Amado were working together and that Kashin intended to kill Jigen.
Arikurin interrogates Amado
As they watched the fight, Amado continued divulging intel on the Ōtsutsuki, and Kāma. Sasuke noticed an inconsistency in Amado's explanation over the mechanics of Kāma, noting that Jigen still bore his marking despite having been taken over by Isshiki already. Acknowledging his point, Amado explained. Kawaki entered the interrogation room and attacked Amado, but was blocked by Sasuke's sword. When Jigen's death triggered Isshiki's resurrection in his body, Amado explained this also erased Kawaki's Kāma to avoid duplicates, leading Arikurin to realise that without any remaining Kāma, Isshiki was vulnerable to permanent death.
Arikurin unseals Root HQ
After Amado was officially made a citizen of Konohagakure, he explained that Isshiki's resurrection was unstable and would seek out Kawaki again to rebrand him. While reviewing the terms of Amado's asylum agreement, he also raised the likelihood of Isshiki coming to Konoha to apply a new Kāma to Kawaki, so Naruto ordered Sai to begin evacuation procedures for the civilians. Arikurin then led Naruto, Sai, and Shikamaru in taking Kawaki to an underground facility protected from Isshiki's Byakugan, ordering Amado to join them. Danzō had built as a precaution against a Hyūga coup. Upon arriving to Root facility, Arikurin unsealed the sound barrier. Ino then alerted everyone of Isshiki's arrival.
Shikari attacks Isshiki with an Ice Dragon Bullet
Above ground, Isshiki is unable to find Kawaki with his Byakugan, and considers killing people to force the information out of them. Shikari has returned to Konoha activated his Sage Mode and caused the temperature in the surroundings to drop and freeze. He then attacked with an Ice Dragon Bullet, but Isshiki shrunk it with his special ability. Isshikii attacked Shikari but he blocked them with Ice Release: Jagged Ice Wall
Arikurin dodges Isshiki's Rods
Arikurin soon arrives with Naruto. He is surprised to see his former teammate back in Konoha. Isshiki then turns his attention toward Arikurin unleashing Sukunahikona: Rain of Early Summer. In the air, he brings out a large bundle of rods, which he separates and showers down in the surrounding area. It rains down on the former root duo. Naruto enters Six Paths Sage Mode and begins fighting Isshiki. Sasuke arrives and tosses his katana at Isshiki who attempts to shrink it. However, it was actually Boruto in disguise who teleported Isshiki away to another dimension with Sasuke and Naruto following suit.
Chūnin Re-Examination Arc[]
Arikurin saves Amado
Shortly after returning, Sasuke and Naruto were examined by Sakura and Katasuke, with the latter noting that Sasuke had lost a great amount of his power due to the loss of his Rinnegan. Sasuke assured Sakura that he was alright, accepting that the loss of his eye was a small sacrifice. Amado reveals that Boruto's Kāma transformation would be complete anywhere between 2 weeks to 6 months. Konoha decides to host another round of Chūnin Exams as the previous one had been disrupted by the invasion of Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki. The day of the finals, a concerned Himawari witnessed the foreigners kidnapping Amado. Arikurin was notified and, with a tracker, was able to find Amado's location in a warehouse.
Land of Calm Seas Arc[]
Arikurin and Sai share intel
Arikurin later receives intel of a discovery of another boy's corpse, killed with ninjutsu, that matches the other five known incidents near the border of the Land of Calm Seas. Unknown to Oto-ANBU, The final target was Mozuku, who hired Konoha-nin as bodyguards. Later Team 10 is attacked by Jujumaru and Kurobane near the border. They revealed his fellow students had already been killed, and stole Mozuku's package with the medicine after trapping them in his illusory mist. Kurobane left with the supplies while Jujumaru attacked them. Shikadai and Chōchō werent able to overpower his trap barrier, but she was injured protecting Mozuku.
Arikurin heals Chōchō,
Arikurin soon arrives defeating and restraining Jujumaru, Mozuku explained his true circumstances. As the Land of Calm Seas was ravaged by an epidemic. Aosa secretly developed a cheaper and more effective treatment for the population. When the daimyō found out, he sent elite assassins to eliminate him and his students. The students went into hiding to further research and develop their treatment. The greedy daimyō sent out people to destroy the treatment so he could continue using his slower method of treating people to make more money. One after another, they were able to track down the medical-nin's students, securing their medical samples and killing them.
Shikadai decided to return to Konoha with Chōchō, as Kawaki and Arikurin went ahead with Mozuku. Catching up with Kurobane, they were caught in his drying fog. Arikurin was able to see through his tactic with his Byakugan and landed his attack, clearing the fog. However, Kurobane was able to launch a sneak attack, which fatally injured Mozuku when he protected Kawaki.
Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc[]
Arikurin defeats the Funato members on a ship.
Otogakure R&D Team and Scientific Ninja Weapons Team created their own autonomous puppets after Deki had examined Kara's puppets, which were later sent to assist the miners on Dotō Island with Team 5 in order to supervise their progress. At the island, while setting up the puppets, the Funato Clan attacked the island, capturing all its inhabitants and Deki. Team 5 was forced to retreat and wait for an opportunity act. Deki, sent a signal back to Otogakure. Arikurin was going to attend the unveiling of new advanced power plants to covertly investigate rumours of a terrorist threat posed to the event. The Shinonome 1 power plant in the ocean, one of 8 facilities built over a decade which can harness sea power for power generation, which the added benefit of pacifying turbulent waters and currents. Among the foreign visitors is the Land of Lightning's daimyō. The first airship takes off with the wealthy industrialists, but it crashes and explodes.
Arikurin defeats multiple Funato Clan members
When Arikurin received the message, he promptly steals a passing Funato ship in order to retrieve Deki and his assistants from Doto Island. Upon arriving, his subordinates have already been rescued by Konoha's Team 7 and Team 5. It is later reveleaed that the attack was a diversion for a prison breakout. They were able to free their leader, Araumi, who had spent five years in prison, far from the open sea and isolated from any source of water. Arikurin is forced to send Deki back to Otoagkure. Later, the Funato clan attacked the island with Black Fog. Arikurin was able to resist Funamushi's mind control leeches. He then helped repel the Funato Clan as they tried to destroy the shipping port, blocking their flaming arrows with earthen walls before fighting them. The next day they discovered a coded message explaining the sea battle is a distraction, while an elite Funato force makes a sneak attack on Kirigakure, even making their way there by land instead of sea to avoid drawing attention.
Arikurin recieves the ships location
A few days later, all over the Land of Water, everyone watches Araumi swear they won't back down to honour the many Funato they have lost. Upon learning that the Funato intended to attack the Shinonome 1 power station, and were taking the shortest, but dangerous Sea of Death route to get to it, Chojuro ordered that all ships that could intercept them set sail. Arikurin gained the location and snuck aboard the Funato's mobile fortress as it approached the Shinonome 1 as their first target for the final battle with Kirigakure. He arrived at the Chakra Cannon control room in time to stop Araumi from shooting just after Ikada declared the war over. Araumi was determined to keep fighting, so Arikurin struck him down, choosing to spare his life at the request of the Mizukage. In the end, the development of the Shinonome project was suspended, so they could get support from the entire country.
Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc[]
A group of new students enrols in the Academy; among them are Himawari, Kawaki. Unbeknown to everyone else, Kawaki is actually not in the academy to become a ninja. Instead he was assigned the mission to supervise Kae Yukiwari, the heir to the crown of the Land of Bamboo. Kae also has not come to the academy to become a ninja, but has been sent to Konoha to be safe from a power struggle. She however has not been told the truth about this. Hana is a new teacher at the school. She is actually a sleeper agent who came to the village a decade prior, who has received orders to kill Kae. She tries to kill Kae while undercover as a teacher. First Hana tries to kill Kae undercover. She finds out Kawaki guards Kae. She tries to get him expelled but when that doesn't wor,k she tries to kill Kae who's in the infirmary when Kawaki is not present, but he gets there in time. In her third attempt she plants paper bombs on the school to distract everyone
Ota and Arikurin discuss Kawaki after he is recaptured
After the explosion occurred at the festival at the academy, Arikurin and Ota investigated the incident and interviewed Kawaki, Himawari, and Eiki. As Kawaki was removed from his mission, Kōtarō didn't share any information with him. Later, after Kae Yukiwari was attacked by the assassin who committed suicide while fighting Kawaki, Arikurin inspected the body and informed Kawaki that he would report his presence to the Hokage, as he has been suspended from his mission to protect Kae.
Code's Assault Arc[]
Sai, Shikamaru, and Arikurin discuss Code
Following Isshiki's defeat, Otogakure learned ofthe last Kara Inner left, Code. Arikurin also reported that several Outers were captured. However, their interrogations revealed nothing useful in finding Code. Some time after, Arikurin and his subordinates found Code's Claw Marks near Konoha's outer walls. He sends word to Sai and Shikamaru, who have Kawaki confirm to them that the marks they found are Code's Claw Marks. Arikurin, Sai and Shikamaru notify Naruto of the Claw Marks, comparing them to the Flying Thunder God Technique. They've assigned teams to monitor the four marks they found, but consider the possibility those are meant as decoys to decrease their forces inside the village. Shikamaru confirms that Sasuke has made no contact, and Naruto tells him to inform Sasuke about the Claw Marks. Sai is certain Code is hunting those involved in Isshiki's death. Shikamaru informs Amado he'll have increased security, as he's the only one who can rescind Code's limiters. Amado thinks it's just another person to spy on him, but the increased protection is appreciated.
Kawaki regains his Kama
Later, Arikurin is contacted by Naruto, who informed him of Kawaki's evasion of surveillance and ability to conceal his chakra signature. Suddenly, K.O.E detects Boruto's chakra signature. When Arikurin arrived, he was surprised to see Kawaki absorbing Momoshiki's attack with a new Kāma. Using Isshiki's jutsu, Kawaki fought Momoshiki with the intent to kill him, even if it also killed Boruto. During the fight Code kept muttering to himself, Arikurin realised he was in contact with an ally. Shikamaru remained a hostage as Kawaki and Momoshiki fought. When Naruto moved to save Boruto from Kawaki's attack, Code saw no point in killing Shikamaru, but kept holding him. He was shocked as Boruto emerged and allowed Kawaki to strike him down. Code opted to leave and released Shikamaru. While Kawaki was overwhelming Code, he pulled Daemon through the Claw Mark of his face, reflecting Kawaki's attack and knocking him out before leaving.
Delta is reprogrammed as Epsilon 1.0.
Arikurin later meets with Amado as their recent attempts to reach Kara's base through the Space-Time Gates Amado informed them about. Arikurin explains they've discovered destroyed Space-Time Gates in several locations, which they believe would be access points to Kara's headquarters in another dimension. Arikurin believes, Code disabled or damaged all working gates to prevent anyone from using them to access the organisation's dimension. However, according to Amado, one early prototype still exists. Delta is also reprogrammed as Epsilon 1.0 and a solider for Otogakure.
Space-Time Gate Arc[]
Epsilon 1.0 attacks Arikurin
After reprogramming Delta as Epsilon, she faced Arikurin. When the match began, Epsilon quickly absorbed his attacks and began to reenergise herself. Using her cybernetic eye implants, she shoots destruction beams of chakra. The beams even damaged the space gate prototype. The beams were consuming such a large amount of chakra that Epsilon 1.0 began to overheat. Epsilon first mission was to protect Deki until the location of the prototype and relay the coordinate back to Otogakure. After locating the gate, Epsilon contacted the nearest base. Deki later completes the programming of Otogakure's first Space-Time Gate.
Omnipotence Arc[]
Arikurin and Sasuke in The Land of Snow
Arikurin, and Sasuke returned from a joint mission, having discovered another Ōtsutsuki Cult hideout in the Land of Snow that housed all kinds of inhuman experiments and powerful cyborgs. Evidence strongly suggested that was where Code was. Arikurin was later part of the group greeting Amado, Ada , and Daemon when they arrived by train. Arikurin seemed unaffected by Ada's entrancing abilities, surprising Shikamaru. The next day, Shikamaru was contacted by mind link and informed that Sumire and Sarada were unaffected by Ada's entrancing. He instructed Sumire not to inform anyone else, as to avoid potential leaks, as this made the three of them capable of killing Ada if she was ever deemed a danger to the village.
Arikurin expands his Byakugan's range
When Kawaki began a commotion over feeling that Momoshiki was planning something, Shikamaru ordered the sensors to keep track of him, but Kawaki erased his chakra. He asked Arikurin to pinpoint his exact location. He later found them just as Boruto got his right eye slashed protecting Sarada from Kawaki, and pinned him with his shadow, which also prevented Kawaki from shrinking away. Momoshiki suddenly manifested through Boruto and absorbed Shikamaru's jutsu, allowing Kawaki to escape. Arikurin later learned that Kawaki sealed away Naruto and Hinata to prevent them from interfering before attacking Boruto. Arikurin leads the hunt for Kawaki, instructing the sensors to stay sharp for the moment Kawaki exhausts himself and his chakra signature return.
Arikurin continues to track Kawaki
As the search for Kawaki continued, Amado contacted Shikamaru, revealing he implanted a shutdown command on Kawaki. Arikurin was not surprised at Amado's continued hiding of information. But as they continued to search, Arikurin soon noticed a flash in the sky. After it disappeared, Arikurin was shocked to hear that all surrounding communication was suddenly searching for Boruto, blaming him for Naruto's disappearance. Arikurin soon met up with Sarada and Sasuke they explained Ada somehow changed everyone's perception of Boruto and Kawaki. Arikurin deduced his immunity to her powers stemmed from his bloodline connection to Shiinshiki Ōtsutsuki.
Credits[]
- Timeline of Naruto Universe
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