Code has inherited the will of Isshiki Otsutsuki. He is on his way to a person he wants to meet. However, he encounters resistance in the process.

Kawaki has himself examined by Amado. Amado tells him that he has not yet lost his status as a vessel. He suggests that he use Isshiki Otsutsuki's power for his own purposes, to protect the village of Konoha and the Hokage.