Ch. 21Practical Combat Training
Key Plot Points and Events
- Takuma Senju introduces combat training for Class A.
- Students are paired for sparring matches based on their morning training performance.
- Notable matches include: Yuki Hyuga vs. Motoya Nara, Kagami Uchiha vs. Danzō Shimura, and Uchiha Renye vs. Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Character Developments
- Motoya Nara realizes the strength of his peers and becomes motivated to improve.
- Danzō Shimura feels humiliated after losing to Kagami Uchiha and vows to not lose again.
- Hiruzen Sarutobi struggles against Renye's strength and feels embarrassed about their draw.
Significant Themes
- Competition and rivalry among students.
- The importance of training and self-improvement.
- Humility and the dangers of overconfidence (shown through Yuki Hyuga and Danzō Shimura).
Character Interactions
- Yuki Hyuga shows off his strength and arrogance, drawing the ire of his classmates.
- Motoya Nara and Renye bond over their shared desire to defeat Yuki Hyuga.
- Danzō Shimura feels humiliated after losing to Kagami Uchiha and takes it out on him.
- Hiruzen Sarutobi and Renye have a close and competitive match, with Hiruzen feeling embarrassed about their draw.