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Pre-Fourth Shinobi World War[]
Kazekage Rescue Mission Arc[]
Arikurin and Sai arrive in Sunagakure
In Konohagakure, decoder Yurika, delivers an urgent message from Sunagakure about Gaara’s capture. Team Kakashi is sent to assist, but due to Suna’s past actions against Gaara Danzo grows wary. He secretly sends Arikurin and Sai to investigate. While spying on Suna’s council, they learn one of the captors is Sasori of the Red Sand—a name Arikurin knows from both the Bingo Book and a past encounter. Sai quickly reports back to Danzo and the two set off after the Akatsuki.
Arikurin and 2 clones impale Sasori
Arikurin arrives at the hideout just as Chiyo and Sakura battle Sasori. Watching with his Byakugan, he identifies Sasori’s true weakness—his core. As Sakura tries to seal Sasori using a chakra orb from Chiyo, she traps only an empty puppet; Sasori has already switched bodies. He lunges at Chiyo with a poisoned blade, but Sakura takes the hit to protect her. In that moment, Arikurin and his shadow clone strike together, piercing Sasori’s heart and delivering the final blow.
Arikurin lands a Thunderous Timpani on Deidara
Sakura informs Arikurin that Kakashi and Naruto are battling Deidara, with Team Guy attempting to block his escape. Despite his injuries, Deidara evades them all—until Arikurin strikes with Thunderous Timpani, knocking him toward his clay bird. Deidara quickly creates an explosive clone and appears to self-destruct, but Kakashi uses Kamui to warp the blast away. Believed dead, Deidara is later revealed to have escaped using the clone as a decoy.
Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission Arc[]
Arikurin surprises Sai in his home.
Arikurin infiltrates Sai's home and temporarily traps him in a genjutsu, startling Sai, though he quickly manages to break free. Reacting swiftly, Arikurin draws his Shindo Tantō and strikes, but Sai blocks the attack with his own tantō. Remaining composed, Arikurin instructs Sai to stay focused as he hands him a letter detailing the true nature of his mission. Danzo considers Sasuke a threat due to his role as Orochimaru’s future host, making his elimination a priority. Since Orochimaru is already familiar with Arikurin, he cannot carry out this mission himself. However, he assures Sai that a Swiftlet Clone will remain nearby as support. Arikurin also reminds Sai that Sasuke possesses the Sharingan and is highly skilled in genjutsu.
Danzō, Arikurin, and Sai
Eventually, Sai abandoned the team to begin his true mission. Not far from Orochimaru’s hideout, Arikurin’s clone tracked Sai’s movements. Upon arrival, Team 7 confronted Sai about his real objective. With no choice but to come clean, Sai revealed that his mission was to forge an alliance between Orochimaru and Danzo, with the ultimate goal of destroying Konohagakure. Yamato quickly restrained him using Wood Release, ensuring he wouldn’t interfere while the team prepared to infiltrate the hideout once more. After Team 7 departed, Arikurin’s clone discreetly released Sai. Activating his Byakugan, the clone provided Sai with a detailed layout of the hideout’s interior, pinpointing Sasuke’s chakra signature. Ultimately, Sai returned to Danzo and reported that he had failed.
Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc[]
Danzō summons Arikurin, assigning him a mission to investigate a recent attack on a neighboring village in the Land of Fire. He suspects Amegakure’s involvement and orders Arikurin to uncover the truth. Upon arrival, Arikurin finds the village in ruins, its buildings reduced to charred remains. But what troubles him most is the absence of several bodies—Kitane, Tōu, Seito and Nauma have been taken. Meanwhile, Tsunade, wary of Danzō’s true intentions, instructs Shizune to deploy ANBU operatives unaffiliated with Root to monitor his actions closely. At home, Danzō senses their presence lurking in the shadows. Unfazed, he contemplates Tsunade’s move, confident that, no matter what she plans, he still holds all the cards.
Koharu and Homura contact Arikurin
Shortly after, Danzō is summoned for questioning after being caught meeting with Tatsuji.. With tensions high following the attacks on multiple villages—suspected to be the work of Amegakure—Tsunade demands an explanation. She presses Danzō on why he would meet with an Ame-nin under such circumstances. Unfazed, Danzō dismisses her concerns, calling her incompetent for failing to realize that Amegakure was never the true culprit. Unwilling to take his word, Tsunade shifts her attention to Tatsuji, ordering Ibiki Morino to interrogate him through torture. However, before the questioning can begin, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane intervene, presenting intel obtained from Arikurin. They reveal that Tatsuji was, in fact, a spy planted by Danzō within Amegakure—not only reporting back to him but to them as well.
Naruto saving Sora from Arikurin's Shuriken
Sora overhears the truth about his father and confronts Asuma, who admits to killing Kazuma. Enraged, Sora’s chakra mutates his arm into a claw, and he attacks. Asuma blocks with his blades, their clash breaking through a wall. Amid the chaos, Arikurin hurls a shuriken at Sora, but Naruto deflects it. Outnumbered, Sora escapes and seeks Furido, who urges him to kill Tsunade and Asuma to avenge his father. Just then, a mysterious lightning storm strikes, cutting power across the village.
Arikurin continues his pursuit
With Konoha in complete darkness, Tsunade summons the Chūnin and Jōnin of the village and alert them that the village is now under a Stage One level. She sends the squads to different points around the village and notifies Asuma that Sora tried to kill her and that he is being tailed by Naruto. Arikurin, commanded by Danzo to follow Sora and eliminate him, finally catches up to them. Fūka arrives and attacks Naruto. As they battle, Arikurin continues his pursuit of Sora.
Arikurin attacks Kazuma
As Arikurin arrives, Kazuma used the Five Elements Unseal to release all of the Nine-Tails' power sealed within Sora. It was then that Kazuma revealed that it was because of him that Sora possessed his demonic powers. Whilst Naruto tried to deal with Sora, Arikurin chased after Kazuma into the woods. Eventually, Kazuma was captured by Asuma. Asuma tried one last time to make Kazuma understand that his goal was unnecessary as, in reality, they were both trying to protect the wrong king. Refusing to believe that, Kazuma broke free and attempted to finish off Asuma, but was struck down by Arikurin's kunai.
Infiltrate The Land of Sky Arc[]
Konoha is attacked
A group of ninjas from the Land of the Sky launched a surprise attack on Konoha, plunging the village into chaos. However, the Sora-nin were forced to retreat once they ran out of chakra, unable to maintain their flight. By analyzing the attack patterns, Arikurin deduced the location of their fleet and tracked them to a massive airship. The plan was to infiltrate the flying fortress, destabilize it from the inside, and destroy the systems keeping it airborne. Sai approached the ships near a beach, riding one of his ink birds to draw attention, while an ink clone assisted Arikurin in sneaking aboard.
Arikurin casts Genjutsu over the Guard
After casting Genjutsu on the guards, Arikurin manipulated their minds with organ sounds. The sounds are specifically designed trigger emotional or physiological of anxiety or fear. The guards, suddenly overwhelmed by the illusion, believed they were in imminent danger. They reacted instinctively, throwing themselves from the plane in a desperate attempt to escape. As the guards jumped, their bodies tumbling into the air, Arikurin and Shimora continued moving toward their target—the engine room.
Arikurin destroys the engine room
The room was vast, filled with humming machinery that powered the entire fortress. Arikurin remained calm as he took in the scene, quickly analyzing the structure and identifying its weak points with his Byakugan. He studied the intricate web of energy coursing through the fortress, pinpointing the critical areas that needed to be destroyed. He drew his sword as he moved toward the support beams holding the engine room together. He slashed through them one by one, the metal and stone crumpling under the force of his strikes. Each cut sent vibrations through the ship, destabilizing its core further.
The Will of Fire Arc[]
Hiruko absorbs Arikurin's attack
Team Fue and Tsuande's ANBU Unit are sent on a mission to follow the tracks of the missing kekkei genkai-wielding ninja, which leads them to Mount Shumisen, located between the Land of Earth and Kusagakure. While scouting the area, Team Fue is attacked by a bird which attacks with explosive tag-like feathers. The other ANBU unit faces chimera-like creatures and one is injured in the process. Before he could be healed, a mysterious ninja along with his followers ambush them. Arikurin sonic dashes out of the way and strikes. However, the unknown ninja is able absorb their chakra with his mysterious technique and uses Arikurin's Sound Release the defeat Tsuande's ANBU unit. Using an SSG to create a distraction, Team Fue retreats and reports back to Konoha.
Akatsuki Suppression Mission Arc[]
Arikurin attacks Kakuzu
Team Fue is tasked with tracking down and capturing the Akatsuki members responsible for attacking the Fire Temple. Their objective is to capture the criminals alive, but if that proves impossible, elimination is authorized. After intercepting an urgent message from Asuma's team, revealing they are in combat, Arikurin rushes to offer backup. Just as Hidan and Kakuzu are closing in on Shikamaru, Kotetsu and Izumo, Aoba's crows arrive, creating a brief distraction. Taking advantage of the opening, Arikurin and Raido, attempt a surprise attack on Kakuzu, but both their sword strikes are effortlessly deflected.
Kakuzu retreats
This distraction gives the others a chance to get Asuma to the safety of the roof. Aoba and Raidō take on Hidan, buying time for Arikurin to face Kakuzu in a one-on-one battle. Kakuzu's ability to harden his skin makes him nearly impervious to Arikurin's taijutsu strikes, but the fight proves invaluable as Arikurin gains crucial insights into Kakuzu's fighting style. Soon, the leader of the Akatsuki contacts Hidan and Kakuzu telepathically, instructing them to retreat as the sealing of the Two-Tails takes priority. Reluctantly, Hidan and Kakuzu retreat.
Arikurin locates Akatsuki members
Later with the villages on high alert, Team 10 then prepares to leave Konoha in the middle of the night to find them, only to be found by Arikurin who reports this to Danzo and Tsuande. Tsuande arrives and approves their leave, and assigns Kakashi and Arikurin to join them. Shikamaru makes amends to his battle plan to accommodate the addition of 2 new people. With his Byakugan, Arikurin helps locate Hidan and Kakuzu approximate distance from their location. Shikamaru used Asuma's chakra knives to capture both the Akatsuki members in place with a trick, but Kakuzu using a separated arm, broke free. With Hidan trapped, Kakashi, was able to analyse Kakuzu's hand seals, and pierced Kakuzu's heart with his Lightning Cutter,
Arikurin and Hidan clash
However, to their surprise, Kakuzu survives the attack. He kicks Kakashi away and sheds his Akatsuki robe, revealing his true form: a body held together by strings, with four masks attached to his back—one of which has been damaged by Kakashi’s Lightning Cutter. Kakuzu then unleashes all four masks, but the damaged one collapses, signaling its death. Arikurin, recognizing the vulnerability, quickly identifies the weak spot in Kakuzu’s defense. Hidan, now free'd from Shikamaru's shadow rejoins the fight. Kakuzu, capitalizing on Hidan's immortality, uses his Wind Release: Pressure Damage to strike both of them. As the battle intensifies, they realize that they need to separate Hidan and Kakuzu if they're to have any chance of victory.
Kakashi and Arikurin formulate a plan to destroy another heart
Shikamaru takes a vial of Kakuzu's blood that Kakashi secretly collected and leads Hidan away with his Shadow Possession. Shikamaru is able to trick Hidan into using the blood to curse Kakuzu, destroying another of his hearts in time to stop him from stealing Kakashi's. Meanwhile, Kakuzu merges two of his masks into one in order to combine their Fire Release and their Wind Release. Team 7, however, comes to the rescue as Naruto's upgraded Wind Release: Rasenshuriken then destroys two of Kakuzu's remaining hearts. The ear-splitting screech that follows is almost unbearable for Arikurin at first, forcing him to adjust his ears.
Arikurin and Yamato meet with Tsuande
Later, Kakuzu’s corpse is brought back to Konoha for an autopsy. After a thorough examination, Tsunade calls for Shizune to summon Arikurin and Yamato to the Hokage’s office. She reveals that Naruto’s Rasenshuriken is far more dangerous than initially thought, functioning like a poison that destroys on a microscopic level. Kakuzu’s entireChakra Pathway System had been severed beyond repair, and even Naruto himself had sustained considerable damage to his right arm. Tsunade explains that the injuries are so severe that even her medical ninjutsu cannot heal them, prompting her to classify the technique as a kinjutsu.
Danzo summons Arikurin
Recognizing the significance of this revelation, Arikurin discreetly reports the news to Danzō. The Root leader is left stunned by the implications—not only had Naruto defeated an Akatsuki member, but he was developing techniques of immense, almost uncontrollable power. The rapid growth of Naruto’s abilities posed both an opportunity and a potential threat, forcing Danzō to reconsider his strategies regarding the young shinobi.
Three-Tails' Appearance Arc[]
Arikurin and Guren clash
Arikurin infiltrates Orochimaru’s suspected hideout but is ambushed by Guren, who hurls Crystal Needles at him. He evades with a sonic dash and counters, only for Guren to form a massive crystal gauntlet around her fist. Channeling chakra into his kunai, Arikurin strikes, shattering the crystal with vibrating ripples. Before he can press the attack, the ground shakes as Gozu appears and escapes with Guren.
As Arikurin searched for Guren, the air carried a faint, high-pitched hum. At first it seemed harmless, but the controlled pitch revealed itself as deliberate supersonic waves—a signal. Moving silently through the terrain, he scanned for bats, intent on tracing their frequency. Locking onto one, he attuned his senses until the hum sharpened in his ears, then followed the creature’s path with precise focus.
The Three-Tails appears
The bat led Arikurin to a lakeside clearing, where Yūkimaru stood at the water’s edge, chakra flaring wildly. Waves of unstable energy surged from the boy as he attempted to summon the Three-Tails. The pressure was overwhelming—blood trickled from his nose and ears before he collapsed, and the beast broke free in a rampage. Straining against exhaustion, Yūkimaru tried to hold it back, but both he and the creature were swept away in the chaos.
Arikurin sends vibrations through the lake to search for the Three Tails
Arikurin sends a pulse through the lake, detecting the faint chakra of the Three-Tails and reporting it to Danzo and Tsunade. The Orochimaru Search Team forms, splitting into three units: Shizune’s Sealing Team with Hinata, Sakura, and Ino; Yamato’s Guard Team with Tenten, Kiba, and Lee; and the Fighting Team of Naruto, Kakashi, Sai, and Shino. As the sealing ritual begins, Guren intervenes, provoking the Three-Tails into a violent counterattack. . Believing Guren dead, Yūkimaru unleashes the Three-Tails’ full power, sending the beast into a rampage before it vanishes into the depths once more.
Itachi Pursuit Mission Arc[]
Itachi and Arikruin clash
News spread through Konoha that Sasuke had slain Orochimaru, opening a dangerous opportunity to eliminate both Uchiha brothers. Danzō, unwilling to let the chance slip away, dispatched Arikurin to hunt them down and secure their Sharingan if possible. Arikurin’s pursuit led him to a hidden Akatsuki outpost, where Itachi appeared to confront him. The two clashed immediately, the Uchiha’s clone pressing forward with kunai in hand that forced Arikurin onto the defensive with his sword.
Arikurin defeats Itachi's clone
In response, he drew his Fūma Shuriken. Near the end of the struggle, Arikurin caught the subtle break in his opponent’s movements and realized he wasn’t facing the real Itachi. With a final throw, the glowing shuriken tore through the clone, dispersing it in smoke. The outpost lay in ruins, and the true Itachi was already gone, leaving Arikurin standing alone in the silence. With no trail to follow, Arikurin turned toward the horizon, where Sasuke and Deidara’s battle had ended in a massive explosion. He arrived to find only a scorched wasteland, the fight leaving no survivors, no clues, and no answers. Silently, he vanished into the shadows once more.
Six-Tails Unleashed[]
Shizune brings Tsunade news of an ancient technique created by En no Gyōja of the Tsuchigumo Clan—a kinjutsu so destructive it could level entire villages. Long ago, the Third Hokage had forced its classification as forbidden, binding Konoha to aid the clan in return. Years earlier, Arikurin was among the Root ANBU sent to investigate Mount Katsuragi. There, he discovered the Magaki group had breached the barrier, forcing Hotaru and Utakata to flee with the kinjutsu. Tracking their path toward Tsuchigumo Village, he found them ambushed by Kirigakure Anbu, who captured Hotaru and branded Utakata a missing-nin. Just as the situation turned desperate, Arikurin intervened, striking down one of the Anbu with a precise clone attack.
Yamato, Arikurin, and Tsurugi
Not wanting things to escalate into an all-out war between the Kiri and Konoha, the Kiri Anbu captain appears. Seeking to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, he proposes a deal: Konoha will be allowed to take Hotaru under their protection, but in return, they must surrender Utakata to Kirigakure once their mission is complete. Hotaru suddenly collapses from a fever, and while Utakata tends to her, it is revealed that she carries her clan’s forbidden technique within her back. Arikurin offers to remove and destroy it, but Hotaru suggests instead finding Shiranami, a gifted ninja versed in En no Gyōja’s teachings. Naruto is sent to search for him.
Later, Shiranami kidnaps Hotaru at Mount Katsuragi and uses her seal to absorb natural energy, intending to harness the clan’s kinjutsu to overthrow the Five Kage and daimyō. He subdues Naruto, Utakata, and Arikurin with his Character Bind Technique, but Naruto and Utakata break free using their tailed beasts’ chakra. Shiranami forces Hotaru to unleash the kinjutsu, catching Arikurin in the blast. As the unstable energy threatens to destroy everything, Shiranami flees, with Naruto in pursuit. Utakata taps into the Six-Tails’ power, calms Hotaru’s chakra surge, and spiritually intervenes to absorb the explosion, removing her seal without harm.
Pain's Assault Arc[]
Pre-Shinra Tensei[]
Arikurin fends off Giant Multi-Headed Dog
With Anko leading the Infiltration and Reconnaissance Party tasked with locating Kabuto Yakushi, Arikurin took the opportunity to check on his son. Along the way, he was ambushed by Animal Path's Giant Multi-Headed Dog. Enhanced by Pain’s Amplification Summoning Technique, the beast had the ability to split into multiple dogs when struck and seamlessly merge back together.
Arikurin and a Swiftlet clone attack Giant Snake-Tailed Chameleon
Suddenly, Arikurin is ensnared by an unseen force, causing his jutsu to dissipate. He finds himself restrained by the Giant Snake-Tailed Chameleon. Like a real chameleon, the creature possesses an exceptional ability to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, rendering itself completely invisible to the naked eye. However, thanks to his Byakugan, Arikurin, can track its movement. But, the Giant Multi-Headed Dog, charges at him once more, its many heads snarling in unison. Realizing he is being targeted by both creatures, Arikurin quickly forms a Swiftlet Clone.
Arikurin traps the Giant Multi-Headed Dog in a Massive Curse Mandala.
Arikurin then refocuses on the Giant Multi-Headed Dog. He pinpoints the creature’s movements, striking pressure points along its massive legs with chakra-infused blows. WHen it falls over, Arikurin forms a Massive Curse Mandala to ensnare it. But knowing this is only a temporary fix, he turns his attention to finding the original summoner. Elsewhere, Tsunade is forced summon Katsuyu and tells her to use her Slug Great Division to split into numerous, smaller slugs and heal the wounded, swearing to protect the village as Hokage.
Naraka Path is defeated
As he scans the battlefield, Nakara Path continues its relentless assault on Konohagakure, mercilessly interrogating and eliminating shinobi and civilians in their search for Naruto Uzumaki. He summons the King of Hell in order to extract information a bout Naruto. The konoha-nin do not divulge anything about Naruto. So, Pain proceeds to rip out their tongues for their silence, but Yoshi Fūma intervenes. The combined efforts of the Arikurin and Yoshi easily defeat the Naraka Path. Meanwhile, having confirmed that Naruto is not in Konoha, Pain deactivates his other five bodies. With only the Deva Path remaining, he ascends above the village and unleashes a catastrophic Shinra Tensei, reducing Konoha to a vast, desolate crater.
Post-Shinra Tensei[]
Arikurin watches his battle with his Byakugan
Arikurin is saved from the blast by Katsuyu. Naruto soon arrives and went on the offensive. He defeats all but one Pain before he runs out of Senjutsu chakra. As Pain is about to capture him, Naruto is saved by Hinata Hyūga. Declaring her love for Naruto and vowing to protect him, she continued to fight against Pain before she was critically wounded. Believing Hinata to had been killed, an enraged Naruto erupted into his six-tailed form. Eventually, Naruto is able to contain the Nine-Tails and defeat pain. Nagato uses his Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique to resurrect those he had killed during his attack on Konoha.
Arikurin and Ariko
Arikurin later learns that Konohamaru and his team took his son to the nearest safehouse. He also learns that Danzō had secretly gathered his Root Anbu and ordered them to remain hidden underground until Pain’s assault had concluded. Rather than aiding in the village’s defense, Danzō saw the destruction as an opportunity to further his own ambitions. He coldly declared that Konoha’s losses were necessary sacrifices for the greater good—casualties that would pave the way for his eventual rise to Hokage.
Five Kage Summit Arc[]
Danzo meets with his elite members of root Arikurin Fū and Torune
With Tsunade in a coma, Danzō exploited the chaos. Persuading the daimyō that Konoha needed a stronger, uncompromising leader, he was appointed Sixth Hokage Candidate. He quickly consolidated power, assigning Torune, Fū, and Arikurin as his personal escort to the Kage Summit. While Fū and Torune accompanied him into the meeting, Arikurin remained on external guard. En route to the Land of Iron, they were ambushed by the Prajñā Group. Danzō revealed a hidden Sharingan and efficiently eliminated the first wave, while Arikurin swiftly took out the remaining attackers, clearing their path forward.
Arikurin receives Sai's message
Approaching the Land of Iron, Danzō tasked Arikurin with maintaining a distant perimeter, using his Swiftlets to scout for hidden threats. Soon, Arikurin received Sai’s ink-bird message—but unbeknownst to Danzō, Kakashi had already trapped two Root operatives monitoring Naruto in a powerful genjutsu. Sai, following Kakashi’s plan, sent a false report claiming Naruto never left Konoha. At the summit, Mifune proposed a five-country alliance against Akatsuki, naming Danzō as leader. Ao, Terumī’s bodyguard, used his Byakugan to detect Danzō’s secret manipulation via Shisui Uchiha’s Kotoamatsukami. He confronted Danzō, demanding he reveal his right eye and explaining how he had deduced the genjutsu.
Hokage Escort Squad
White Zetsu suddenly appeared before the Kage, announcing Sasuke Uchiha’s presence. Immediately, Arikurin and the Hokage Escort Squad moved to defend Danzō. Wasting no time, the Fourth Raikage seized Zetsu by the neck, demanding Sasuke’s location. Zetsu mockingly offered a “hint,” provoking the Raikage to snap his neck in fury. As Zetsu collapsed, presumed dead, tensions rose. The Raikage then ordered Ao to watch Danzō, but Ao admitted his technique had limits. Mifune criticized Danzō, stating he might have been considered to lead the Allied Shinobi Forces. Unbothered, Danzō dismissed morality, claiming only ruthless efficiency produced results.
Arikurin attacks Sasuke
Meanwhile, Karin locates Danzō, but Arikurin quickly detects her tracking and alerts him. Danzō instructs Arikurin to wait until their enemies reach the stronghold, planning to escape amidst the chaos. However, their conversation is overheard by Ao, who reveals himself as a Sensor Type and warns that they won’t evade him if they try to flee. Soon, Karin leads Sasuke to the conference room. The moment Sasuke appears on the ceiling, Arikurin is the first to react, launching an attack. The ensuing commotion provides the perfect distraction, allowing Fū, Torune, and Danzō to slip away unnoticed.
Arikurin kills White Zetsu's Spore
After Arikurin struck Sasuke, Zetsu’s Spore Technique—planted on everyone in the hall—activated, draining his chakra and binding him in place. Quickly, he channeled a surge of sound chakra through his blade, sending vibrations that paralyzed the spores and shattered their grip. One spore jumped to Sasuke, transferring the stolen chakra and enabling him to manifest a Susanoo to evade the Mizukage’s attack. After removing the remaining spore, Arikurin regrouped with his team.
Arikurin trying to take Ao's Byakugan
Elsewhere, Ao is trapped by Fū’s Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique as part of Danzō’s orders to retrieve the Byakugan. However, Ao reveals that his eye is protected by a special seal, making it impossible for enemies to claim it. Realizing this, Fū contacts Arikurin via his Mind Transmission and relays their position, instructing him to either retrieve or destroy the stolen Byakugan. Arikurin soon arrives and attempts to break the seal himself but finds it impossible. Frustrated, he orders Fū to release his jutsu so he can simply kill Ao instead. Before he can act, Arikurin senses the approaching chakra of the Mizukage and Chōjūrō's. Weighing his options, he abandons the mission and swiftly retreats to regroup with Danzō.
Arikurin, Fu and Torune attack a masked Obito
As they neared Samurai Bridge,, Danzō, Torune, and Fū were suddenly ambushed by a masked Tobi. Arikurin immediately recognized his chakra signature—it was the same one that had mysteriously vanished from the Uchiha Hideout. While Danzō prepared for battle, removing his Sealing Arm Braces, Arikurin assisted Fū and Torune in attacking Tobi. As his Swiftlet Clones swarmed to distract him, Fū attempted to sneak behind Tobi and use the Mind Body Switch Technique, only for Tobi to effortlessly phase through a pillar. In an instant, Tobi reappeared behind Fū, but Arikurin reacted swiftly, slashing at him with his blade. The blade, however, passed right through Tobi as if he were an illusion. Seizing the opportunity, Tobi grabbed Fū and moved to strike—but Torune intervened, forcing Tobi to let go and go intangible once more.
Arikurin cannot locate Fū and Torune's chakra signatures
Determined to land a decisive blow, Arikurin and Fū swiftly retreated, creating the perfect opening for Torune to infect Tobi with his lethal rinkaichū. Seizing the moment, Torune closed in on Tobi, his rinkaichū poised to spread. But just before contact, space twisted and collapsed inward—Tobi’s Kamui activated in an instant. In the blink of an eye, both Torune and Fū were gone, swallowed by another dimension. Then, as suddenly as he had vanished, Tobi returned. This time, Sasuke and Karin materialized beside him, their sudden arrival shifting the tension in the air. Ordering Arikurin to stand down, Danzō reassigned him to watch over Karin and Tobi while he faced Sasuke.
Danzo finishes unsealing his right arm
Danzō then unveiled his right arm, revealing it was embedded with multiple Sharingan, and declared his intent to claim both Tobi’s and Sasuke’s eyes for his collection. Before the fight began, Sasuke demanded that Danzō confirm whether Itachi had been ordered to massacre the Uchiha Clan by Konoha’s leadership. Danzō, assuming Sasuke had learned this from Itachi himself, scorned Itachi for revealing classified information and labeled him a traitor. Taking this as an admission, Sasuke, enraged, summoned Susanoo and immediately crushed Danzō in fury. Despite being seemingly crushed, Danzō emerged unscathed, revealing his use of Izanagi to nullify death.
Danzō checks his Sharingan
As the battle wore on, Danzō’s Sharingan count dwindled, until he was left with only one remaining eye. Preparing for a final clash, both warriors launched their decisive attacks—Danzō infused wind chakra into his kunai, forming a deadly blade, while Sasuke charged forward. Danzō, believing himself victorious, failed to realize that Sasuke had cast a genjutsu, tricking him into thinking he had one more Sharingan left. The illusion shattered too late—Danzō was impaled. With his chakra nearly depleted and his injuries severe, he lost control of his Wood Release, forcing him to sever his own arm before it transformed into a giant tree.
Arikurin evades Danzo's Reverse Four Symbols Sealing
Danzō moved swiftly, leaping across the Samurai Bridge with precision, each step calculated. His escape was short-lived—Tobi materialized in his path, halting his advance with an air of finality. Without hesitation, he made his intentions clear: Shisui’s eye would now be his. Arikurin arrived moments later, positioning himself defensively beside Danzō, ready to counter any move against him. Yet, before a direct clash could unfold, Danzō activated his trump card. Black markings spread rapidly across his body, forming a cursed seal—the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing technique. A dark sphere expanded outward, its pull relentless, seeking to consume everything in its reach. But Arikurin, Sasuke, and Tobi reacted with speed, escaping the deadly radius just in time.
The cursed seal on Arikurin's tongue begins to fade.
As the dust settled, Arikurin felt an unfamiliar sensation on his tongue. The Cursed Tongue Eradication Seall, the binding mark Danzō had placed on all Root operatives, had vanished. Its absence confirmed what they already knew—Danzō was dead. His control over them, along with his influence, had finally ended. Suddenly, Sakura appeared, declaring her defection from Konoha to aid Sasuke in his quest for vengeance, even at the cost of the village. Before she could act further, Sasuke struck, but Kakashi intercepted just in time, blocking the lethal attack.
Sasuke fires his Susanoo Arrow toward Arikurin
Sasuke’s Susanoo formed once more, firing an arrow straight at Arikurin. Before it could land, Kakashi’s Kamui warped it away. Impressed by Kakashi’s Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke prepared to attack again—only for his vision to blur. His Susanoo flickered out, his Sharingan deactivating from overuse. Seizing the moment, Sakura crept behind him, kunai poised. But hesitation gripped her, unable to strike. Sasuke, turned to kill her—only for Naruto to arrive just in time, pulling her out of danger. Their battle would wait. Sasuke and Naruto silently agreed to face each other another day. As Tobi arrived to take Sasuke, Kakashi attempted to eliminate him with Kamui, but Tobi dismissed the attempt, stating it wouldn’t work before vanishing with Sasuke.
Arikurin returns to Konoha with Karin and Kakashi
With Sasuke gone, Arikurin turned to Karin, his tone leaving no room for argument—she was coming with them to Konoha. Knowing she had little choice, Karin resigned herself to her fate, the silent presence of the ANBU serving as a firm reminder not to resist. As they approached the village, three Root operatives intercepted them, demanding answers. Sai stepped forward, his voice steady as he confirmed what they already suspected—Danzō was dead, the vanished seal proving it. Without hesitation, Sai urged them to take their concerns to Kakashi, whom he now addressed as the "new Hokage," signaling a shift in Konoha’s leadership—and in Root’s uncertain future.
The remaining members of Root meet at HQ
That evening, the remaining members of Root gathered in secrecy to discuss their future. Without Danzō, their purpose was uncertain, and divisions quickly formed. Among them, Tanuki and several others grew disillusioned, seeing Konoha as the true culprit behind Root’s downfall. Their loyalty to the village shattered, they severed all ties and disappeared into the shadows. Days later, Tsunade awoke from her coma. Seeking to restore stability, the village elders reinstated her as Hokage, relieving Kakashi of his brief tenure and ensuring continuity in Konoha’s leadership.
Power[]
Arikruin arrives in Hachō Village
Team Kakashi is sent to investigate the destruction of Tonika Village, While there the team split into two; Arikurin went with Yamato with Sai. While on their search they met with some officers from a neighbouring village, the Hachō Village. After hearing an explosion from a distance Arikurin, Yamato, Sai and the officers went to the location. When they arrived, their teammates were fighting Kabuto's reincarnated shinobi. They uncover that Kabuto Yakushi is behind the attacks. As they engage in battle with Kabuto’s reincarnated shinobi, Naruto is overwhelmed by a Nine-Tails clone created from his own chakra, which grows uncontrollably and begins devastating Hachō Village.
Naruto struggles to regain control of his chakra with the help of Dokku, a local guardian who encourages him to reflect on why he desires power. They send word to Konoha for back up.Meanwhile, the children of Tonika Village, led by Leo, intervene, giving Dokku the mysterious iron bars that hold significance in the unfolding events. These bars are crucial to the summoning of the Saezuri, an ancient artifact of immense power, which is activated when Miina hums to its sound.
Disonasu, revealed to be the mastermind behind Tonika’s destruction, is shown to have employed Kabuto and has a dark past as a bloodthirsty murderer and former Akatsuki subordinate specializing in Summoning Techniques. As the Saezuri’s power rises, Naruto enters Sage Mode to face the Nine-Tails clone, while Deidara and other reincarnated shinobi—Hidan and Deidara—cause chaos. Kakashi arrives and reveals Disonasu’s true intentions, while the Konoha forces battle Kabuto’s summoned puppets. The situation intensifies as the Ama no Hoko, an immense power, rises from the ground, threatening the village. Arikurin must work with Team Kakashi must work together to stop Disonasu’s ritual, seal the Saezuri, and prevent further destruction.
Fourth Shinobi World War[]
Countdown[]
Arikurin is assigned to the Third Division
The Allied Shinobi Forces created by the Five Great Nations and the Samurai of the Land of Iron consists of five main divisions, with Gaara of the Sand as the Regimental Commander. The First Division consists of mid-range fighters and is led by Darui. The Second Division is made up of close-range fighters and is led by Kitsuchi. The Third Division is under the command of Kakashi Hatake, and features both close- and mid-range fighters. The Fourth Division contains only long-range fighters under the control of Gaara. The Fifth division was created for the purpose of special operations, and features ninja with unique skills.
The war is about to begin
Additionally, The Allied Shinobi Forces has four supporting divisions. The Logistical Support and Medical Division led by Shizune comprises of medical ninja. The Surprise Attack Division led by Kankurō, has the task to ambush the enemy forces. The Sensor Division with Ao as captain, is comprised of shinobi with high sensory abilities. Finally the Intelligence Division headed by Inoichi Yamanaka is intended to gather information and relay it to Gaara for strategy's sake.
Confrontation[]
Day One[]
While tracking an Akatsuki force, the Third Division spots a distress flare from the Surprise Attack Division and immediately moves to assist. They arrive just in time to rescue them from the reincarnated Gari, Pakura, Haku, and Zabuza Momochi. Wasting no time, Zabuza deploys his signature Hiding in Mist Technique, shrouding the battlefield in an impenetrable fog to obscure their movements. With visibility severely reduced, the Third Division is forced onto the defensive as the resurrected shinobi launch a relentless assault from the cover of the mist.
Team Fue and the Third Division
Then, recognizing the dire situation, Kakashi calls out to Arikurin, instructing him to use his Byakugan to pierce through the thick mist and locate the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. With his enhanced vision cutting through the obscurity, Arikurin quickly relays their positions to the rest of the Third Division, allowing them to anticipate incoming attacks and counter more effectively. Amidst the chaos of battle, the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist is summoned to the battlefield, further tipping the scales in Akatsuki’s favor. Among them, Zabuza rejoins the fight, wielding his broken Kubikiribōchō, undeterred by its shattered state.
Arikurin and Jinin clash in the mist
Arikurin observes as Jinin Akebino retrieves Kabutowari—the Bluntsword—unsealing it from a scroll carried by Mangetsu Hōzuki. Cloaked within the dense mist, Jinin launches a brutal assault, executing a silent massacre. With ruthless precision, he drives his axe into his enemies’ weapons, using his hammer to shatter their defenses completely. Stepping into the fray, Arikurin engages Jinin directly. Their blades clash in a fierce exchange, but Jinin is stunned to discover that Kabutowari, renowned for breaking through any defense, is unable to cut through Arikurin’s sword. The battle between the two intensifies, with Arikurin defeating and sealing him.
Arikurin and Fuguki Suikazan clash
Not far away, Fuguki Suikazan unleashes a deadly barrage of needle-like projectiles using his hair, cutting down members of the Allied Shinobi Forces with ruthless efficiency. Before he can continue his rampage, Arikurin swiftly intercepts him, slicing clean through his torso with a devastating strike. This creates a crucial opening for his comrades, who quickly move in to seal Fuguki before his body has a chance to regenerate. Meanwhile, Kakashi lands a fatal blow, piercing Zabuza through the chest.
Arikurin gives Kakashi the intel from HQ
With both Zabuza and Haku sealed, the dense mist finally dissipates, revealing the battlefield. As the dust settles, Kakashi claims the Kubikiribōchō, wielding the legendary blade as a symbol of their hard-fought victory. With night soon approaching, the swordsmen seemingly retreat. With no sign of the enemy, a wary Kakashi Hatake tells the Third Division to rest up while they can while maintaining a half-hour guard shift. Arikurin later delivers intel from headquarters on the ninja swordsmen to Kakashi. They formulate a plan of attack for the next day.
Arikurin and Sai prepare the sealing scroll
Shortly after, Kakashi entrusts the scroll to Sai, instructing him to utilize the fūinjutsu he had learned from Danzō Shimura to seal the remaining reincarnated enemies. Understanding that Sai would be vulnerable while performing the technique, Arikurin is assigned as his bodyguard, ensuring his protection amidst the ongoing battle. Despite this, Sai remains hesitant—the technique requires him to draw upon his emotional energy, something he has struggled with due to his years of suppression under Root’s conditioning.
Arikurin exposes a White Zetsu disguised as an ally
While standing guard, Arikurin is suddenly ambushed but manages to expose a White Zetsu clone disguised as an ally. To his shock, he realizes that he failed to detect the enemy's presence, something that deeply unsettles him. Determined to uncover the truth, he swiftly traps the imposter in a genjutsu and begins interrogating it. Arikurin learns a chilling revelation—the White Zetsu clones possess the ability to siphon a person’s chakra and perfectly assume their form, making it nearly impossible to distinguish them from real shinobi. Wasting no time, he reports this critical intelligence to Kakashi, who immediately relays it to Headquarters.
Day Two[]
Arikuing fighting off Jinpachi
At dawn, the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist launch a guerilla assault, attempting to divide and eliminate the Third Division. Recognizing the tactic, Kakashi orders his forces to stay together. During the chaos, Jinpachi Munashi ambushes Arikurin from his blind spot but fails to land a hit. Wielding Shibuki, Jinpachi combines expert swordplay with devastating explosions, forcing Arikurin to close the distance using his sonic dash technique. After an intense clash, Arikurin defeats him, allowing Sai—who has finally embraced his emotions—to use the Sealing Technique: Tiger Vision Staring Bullet to imprison the rogue swordsman.
Arikurin defeats Tayuya
The Sound Four are reincarnated on the battlefield, and Arikurin quickly identifies Tayuya’s flute. Using a swiftlet to track its source, he learns that Konoha’s disbanded Sasuke Recovery Team is facing the Sound Four. Despite the cursed seals' amplification, the team proves their growth, swiftly overpowering their opponents. However, their victory triggers the Space–Time Technique Formula: Underworld Turnover, trapping their souls in a barrier where they must fight the Sound Four until their physical bodies perish. Arikurin, along with Team Fue, locates the barrier. Realizing they must recall their souls to save them, he uses his Melody Arm to destroy the barrier, freeing the team’s souls and allowing them to return to their bodies.
Arikurin vs Hayate
After receiving word from Shikaku about the Medical Camp needing help, Kabuto reincarnates Suna and Kumogakure shinobi, along with Hayate Gekkō, to infiltrate the camp. They cause chaos and steal the KIA scroll being developed by the medics.Team Fue, using their tracking skills, quickly locates the stolen scroll and arrives just in time to save Yūgao Uzuki from a fatal blow by a reincarnated Suna shinobi. With Yūgao immobilized, Arikurin steps in to fight the Suna swordsman, while Shimora heals her. During the battle, Kabuto tries to seize control of Hayate’s consciousness, but the brief pause allows Shikari to pierce Hayate with an Ice sword. Hayate is sealed by Arikurin, and Yūgao returns the KIA scroll to the Medical Division.
Arikurin continues to fight
While dealing with the White Zetsu infiltration, Arikurin stays with Team Fue, treating others as potential enemies. As they move through the forest, he senses an unfamiliar chakra signature approaching at high speed. Mistaking it for another White Zetsu, he strikes with Crescent Moon Dance. Shikari and Shimora prepare to follow up, but the figure is revealed to be one of Naruto's clones, who catches all three blades. Arikurin apologizes for the mistaken attack, and the team continues their mission, eliminating any remaining White Zetsu infiltrators within the Alliance ranks.
Arikurin continues to defeat White Zetsu
As Arikurin and Team Fue continue eliminating White Zetsu infiltrators, the Sensor Division detects a new threat near the Fourth Division: Mu, who split himself before his sealing, and the reincarnated Madara Uchiha. HQ orders Arikurin and the team to assist the Fourth Division. Confusion escalates when Temari reminds everyone that the person previously thought to be Madara was spotted elsewhere with an army, leaving them questioning the true identity of the masked man.
Climax[]
Arikurin first attack on Madara is thwarted
Madara wastes no time, launching an aggressive assault on the Fourth Division. With his Sharingan activated, he uses his mastery of taijutsu and kenjutsu to devastating effect, effortlessly cutting down a large portion of the division’s forces while avoiding their attacks with incredible precision. His strength and speed overwhelm many, and the Fourth Division struggles to mount an effective defense. Realizing the severity of the situation, Arikurin enters Sage Mode, his body crackling with energy as he focuses his heightened senses. Charging forward, he unleashes a Senjutsu-enhanced blade attack, the force of which sends Madara skidding back. However, the attack causes little damage, and Madara swiftly recovers.
Madara and Arikurin clash
Madara, undeterred by Arikurin’s previous strike, unleashes a massive flame technique, scorching the battlefield with flames that threaten to consume the entire Fourth Division. The alliance forces scramble to counter the inferno, barely managing to suppress it with a combined effort of their water-based techniques. With a surge of nature energy, he dashes forward, closing the gap between himself and Madara. He strikes with his Shindo Tanto, the blade imbued with maximum power, delivering a blow that catches Madara off-guard. However, Madara, takes a sword from the body of a fallen shinobi. The two engage in a fierce clash, their swords clashing with resounding force in a series of mutual blade strikes.
Arikurin is sliced in the shoulder
The intense strain of Sage Mode begins to weigh on Arikurin, his link to nature energy faltering until the heightened state fades entirely. Seizing the moment, Madara’s blade flashes, slicing into Arikurin’s shoulder before sending him hurtling backward with a brutal strike. Landing with force, Arikurin looks up to see Madara standing over him, calm and composed, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. “Shall we dance?” Madara taunts, his voice carrying an eerie calm. In the same breath, his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan flares to life.
Arikurin in awe
Madara retreated to the top of a jagged rock formation, his presence casting an ominous shadow over the battlefield. Without a moment's hesitation, he summoned a massive meteorite, its dark mass towering above them like an unstoppable force of nature. To Arikurin’s horror, the boulder plummeted from the sky, a threat too immense to ignore. As the meteorite rained down on them, the air thick with impending destruction, Ōnoki, his voice steady but resolute, called out to the Fourth Division, urging them not to surrender before even trying.
Arikurin survives Madara's meteorite
Ōnoki soared upward with Earth Release: Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique, determined to slow the meteor. Inspired, Arikurin rose on Swiftlet Wings, chakra surging into his Melody Arm. As the meteor’s shadow engulfed him, he unleashed a sonic wave that rattled the air, while Gaara’s sand and Ōnoki’s jutsu worked in unison to steady its fall. Together they bought precious time—until Madara, smirking, summoned a second meteor. Both crashed down in unison, obliterating the Fourth Division’s momentum. When the dust cleared, the battlefield lay in ruins. Arikurin, battered and bleeding, lay among the wreckage, ears ringing and his right arm limp and useless.
Just as hope seemed to wane, the Five Kage arrived on the scene, their presence a beacon of strength and resolve amidst the chaos, ready to take the fight to Madara. As Tsunade focused her chakra, she swiftly healed Arikurin.The pain in his right arm began to subside, though the ringing in his ears persisted, reminding him of the devastating meteor strike. Once he regained his bearings, the Five Kage immediately engaged Madara, their combined forces surging forward with newfound determination.
Arikurin pursues Mu
Dodai’s voice cut through the chaos, urgently calling for Arikurin and the Hokage Guard Platoon. Their mission was clear—track the elusive Mū and neutralize him before Kabuto could exploit the Second Tsuchikage’s deadly abilities any further. The platoon moved swiftly across the fractured battlefield, weaving through debris and skirmishes, their focus locked on Mū’s faint chakra signature as it flickered in and out of sight.
With the Impure World Reincarnation released, Mu's soul is free'd
As night fell, Arikurin cornered Mū, ready to seal him, while the Five Kage fought against Madara’s relentless Susanoo clones. A sudden light engulfed the battlefield—Kabuto’s control over the Impure World Reincarnation had ended. Madara’s soul rose, but instead of fading, he gained an immortal body and broke free, escaping toward Naruto despite the Kage’s efforts to stop him. Mū, however, disintegrated in the glow as the reincarnation’s effects vanished.
Arikurin arrives to assist with the ten tails
Elsewhere, Madara unleashed a Wood Dragon to capture Naruto and Killer B, draining B’s energy before being blasted back by Guy’s Daytime Tiger. Despite resistance, the four were outmatched by the Ten-Tails. Before it could finish them, the Allied Shinobi Forces arrived, with Ino forcing Obito to redirect its attack. The Allies immobilised the beast, but it transformed, breaking free and blocking their strikes. Seeing the coordination of the Allied forces, Madara and Obito had the Ten-Tails destroy the distant Allied HQ. With the HQ gone and the beast growing harder to control, individual attacks from the Allies proved useless.
Arikurin receives chakra from Kurama
At the same time, the Ten-Tails started raining wooden skewers all over the battlefield, killing many. When one was about to hit Naruto, Hinata shielded him with her body and Neji shielded her with his own. As Neji dies, Hinata reminds Naruto of those who gave their lives for him, urging him not to give up. Naruto, re-entering his cloak, creates shadow clones to distribute Kurama's chakra to every member of the Allied Shinobi Forces, granting them enhanced strength and protection. They all manoeuvred into a formation that Shikaku was able to communicate to them before he died and, taking the form of a bird in memory of Neji, successfully removed the Ten-Tails from Obito and Madara's control.
Chakra cloaks fade
They then sensed the Ten-Tails was about to attack, which Kakashi tried to stop with Kamui. Obito intercepted him and they teleported away, leaving the others to endure the Ten-Tails' Tenpenchii. Kurama's chakra protected everyone, but it faded in the aftermath; Naruto was left quite beaten up, requiring Sakura to heal him. When the Ten-Tails attacked with another Tailed Beast Ball, the Allies mustered what little defence they could. Before it could reach them, however, the Tailed Beast Ball was suddenly teleported away and Naruto's reincarnated father, Minato Namikaze, appeared at Naruto's side.
The alliance continues their assault
The First, Second, and Third Hokage soon arrived, joining Minato to create a barrier around the Ten-Tails to contain it. As the Alliance moved inside the barrier, the Ten-Tails summoned an army of monstrous creatures to defend itself. Sai attempted to attack the Ten-Tails' body from above, avoiding its copies, but was soon spotted and knocked out of the sky. After being saved by Naruto, Sai concluded the only way to reach the beast was to take out the larger enemies first Without Naruto's chakra to bolster them, the Alliance soon began to lose ground once again.
Obito suddenly appears, gravely injured, perched atop the Ten-Tails. Madara senses his return and weakened state, attempting to assert control over him to force the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique and restore his own life. Using his Byakugan, Arikurin detects a foreign chakra within Obito, realizing that Madara is manipulating him to fully revive himself. Then Minato's shadow clone, who can teleport to Obito using the Flying Thunder God seal, arrives and attempts to strike. Despite the assault, Obito resists Madara's control and Minato's attack, and in a desperate act, Obito seals the Ten-Tails within himself, becoming its new jinchūriki.
Birth of the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki[]
Shikazaku infusing chakra in his throat
Obito used his new power to destroy the barrier, forcing the Hokage to put the energy they were using toward the barrier into the fight instead. Because they had immortal bodies, they launched the first attack so that the others could learn what they could about Obito's new abilities, but they were quickly defeated. From the development and some of the previous exchanges, Minato concluded that Obito was able to neutralise ninjutsu. Gamakichi, wanting to make some final contribution to the fight before he was forced to return to Mount Myōboku, attacked with his Starch Syrup Gun. Recognizing that Obito is vulnerable to senjutsu, Arikurin summons Shikazaku and begins channeling nature energy to exploit this weakness.
Naruto provides the alliance with cloaks again
With a weakness discovered, Obito trapped the Alliance in a barrier and began charging multiple Tailed Beast Balls that he would use to wipe out everyone within its confines. Minato noted that he wouldn't be able to teleport them all away in time, so Naruto came up with a different approach: he linked his chakra with Minato and remotely restored the Alliance's chakra cloaks, networking everyone in with Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique, allowing him to teleport everyone out of the barrier.
The alliance continues their assault
As Hashirama continue battling Madara, the Uchiha notes that the tree will bloom in approximately fifteen minutes, and that he will switch places with Obito via Hashirama's senjutsu abilities. Hashirama then relays the information to everyone via Ino's technique. As the Ten-Tails' tree form moves again to attack, a large chunk of its root is cut off by a Susanoo created by Sasuke, who asks Naruto if he had already reached the limit of his capacity. With new determination and a chakra boost from Yin-Kurama, Naruto charges forward into battle alongside Sasuke, who has Jūgo use the Sage Transformation on his Susanoo to imbue it with natural energy, creating the Cursed Seal of Heaven markings on Sasuke's Susanoo.
Arikurin helps pull the tailed beasts.
Naruto and Sasuke charge Obito. He counters with a colossal Yin–Yang shield and the Sword of Nunoboko. Naruto forms nine Rasengan in his tails and, via Ino’s Mind Body Transmission, summons the Konoha 11, Sakura, and Sai. Cloaked in Tailed Beast Mode, they smash the shield, letting Sasuke shatter the sword and cut Obito. Naruto starts extracting the tailed beasts as Gaara secures Shukaku and Killer B recovers Gyūki’s fragment. Obito resists, but the Allied Shinobi Forces and Sasuke’s allies, boosted by Minato’s Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, join to pull the chakra free.
Revival of Madara Uchiha[]
Arikurin knocked away
Utterly defeated, gazing at the moon while lamenting that he could never fill the void in his heart, Obito did not notice Sasuke running at him with the intent to cut him down. However, as the Alliance were about to join in before Tsunade tells them to stand down. As Obito lies helpless, Madara initiates a final fail-safe. Black Zetsu, still in contact with Madara since his initial reincarnation, takes control of Obito's body and uses the Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique to fully restore Madara to life, regaining his past strength. To counter his blindness, Madara immobilizes Hashirama using black receivers, absorbing Hashirama's senjutsu chakra to enhance his sensory skills and allow him to perceive his enemies and their attacks without needing sight.
Karin heals Arikurin
Despite the Alliance’s efforts, Madara succeeds in sealing all the tailed beasts—including those within B and Naruto—into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. As Madara prepares to become the next jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails,Sasuke launch a desperate attack to stop him. However, Madara uses Limbo to stop them in his tracks, pinning him both down with multiple black receivers. Determined to save an injured Sasuke, Karin appeared and manifested chains to destroy parts of the statue. Recognizing Arikurin’s chakra signature from the Five Kage Summit, she thanked him for rescuing her in the past and proceeded to heal him.
Arikurin is trapped
Madara, unfortunately, now had both his Rinnegan and Black Zetsu in control of Obito's body. Madara recalls the text from the stone tablet, and removes the plating from his forehead, revealing a third eye. The eye opens, and is reflected on the moon, casting the Infinite Tsukuyomi. As Madara started explaining how he had saved the world, he was stabbed in the back by Black Zetsu. Black Zetsu then transferred to Madara's body from Obito's and forced him to absorb the world's chakra, converting him into a woman that Naruto and Sasuke recognised as Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki Strikes[]
Arikurin's Infinite Tsukuyomi dream[]
Arikurin is freed from the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
The bright light traps Arikurin alongside most people in a genjutsu and restrained by the Ten-Tails' roots. Tobirama unsuccessfully tries to free Arikurin from the roots of the God Tree. While trapped, Arikurin dreams of his life if he remained in the Land of Sound with his parents and family during a time of complete peace. After Naruto was able to defeat and reform Sasuke, Arikurin along with the rest of the Shinobi Alliance were released from the Infinite Tsukuyomi. The tailed beasts are then freed from Sasuke's Chibaku Tensei.
Credits[]
- Timeline of Naruto Universe
- Image Renders credit to: MaxiUchiha
- Anime-edited image source credits to: Photopea, Animenana, Narutopedia, Masashi Kishimoto, & Osamu Kobayashi