Chapter Summaries

Summary of "Eye of Skill and Eye of Power" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toneri, an Otsutsuki with the Tenseigan, appears and stops Madara and Nagato's fight.
• Nagato senses the Ten-Tails' fear of Toneri, indicating the Tenseigan's power.
• Soji reveals that the Tenseigan (Toneri's Dojutsu) is the ultimate evolved form of the Byakugan and surpasses the Rinnegan in boosting combat power.
• Madara and Toneri prepare to fight, with Soji joining Madara temporarily.

Character Developments

• Nagato feels his plan slipping out of control with the appearance of powerful figures like Toneri.
• Hashirama feels overwhelmed and wishes Tobirama were there to help analyze the situation.
• Madara is astonished that Soji knows about the Tenseigan and the Otsutsuki Clan, fueling his curiosity about Soji's secrets.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the emergence of new, powerful figures shifting the balance.
• The struggle for control and the loss of it, as seen through Nagato's perspective.
• The reveal of ancient secrets and hidden knowledge, as exemplified by the Tenseigan and the Otsutsuki Clan.

Character Interactions

• Nagato and Hashirama both feel out of control and uncertain about the situation.
• Madara and Soji form a temporary alliance, with Madara warning Soji not to drag him down.
• Toneri, Madara, and Soji prepare to fight, with Toneri confident in his victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toneri, an Otsutsuki with the Tenseigan, attacks Madara Uchiha first.
• Madara underestimates Toneri and gets kicked away, suffering significant damage.
• Soji (disguised as Mizuki Ember) joins the fight to help Madara against Toneri.
• Madara and Soji fight Toneri together, with Madara acknowledging the need for a two-on-one battle.

Character Developments

• Madara Uchiha: Realizes the power of Toneri's Tenseigan and the need for a two-on-one battle.
• Soji (Mizuki Ember): Shows strategic thinking by joining forces with Madara against Toneri.
• Toneri: Demonstrates the power of the Tenseigan and Tenseigan Chakra Mode.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation leading to defeat (Madara Uchiha).
• Strategic alliances (Soji joining Madara against Toneri).
• Power dynamics and respect (Madara acknowledging Toneri's strength).

Character Interactions

• Madara Uchiha and Toneri: Initial underestimation by Madara leads to a fierce battle.
• Soji (Mizuki Ember) and Madara Uchiha: Join forces against Toneri, despite being former enemies.
• Soji (Mizuki Ember) and Toneri: Engage in a fierce exchange, with Soji holding Toneri back while Madara recovers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara Uchiha and Soji team up to attack Toneri, using Fire Style—Great Fire Extinguishing (Madara) and Ice Release—Ice Storm (Soji) in a pincer attack.
• Toneri effortlessly destroys both attacks with a single punch (Fire Style) and by tearing apart the Ice Storm with his bare hands.
• Toneri retaliates with Chakra Cannons, which Soji dodges, while Madara attempts to block with Susanoo, taking damage.
• Soji and Madara Uchiha decide to fight Toneri together.

Character Developments

• Toneri demonstrates his incredible strength and mastery of the Tenseigan, even against two powerful opponents.
• Madara Uchiha shows envy of the Tenseigan's power and learns from his mistake in trying to block Toneri's Chakra Cannons.
• Soji maintains his composure and uses his agility to evade Toneri's attacks.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Tenseigan and its boost to a ninja's combat abilities.
• The dangers of excessive arrogance in battle, as seen in both Toneri and Madara Uchiha.
• The importance of adaptability and learning from mistakes, as demonstrated by Madara Uchiha.

Character Interactions

• Madara Uchiha and Soji reluctantly team up to fight Toneri.
• Toneri remains calm and confident throughout the battle, showing no signs of fatigue or concern.
• Madara Uchiha and Soji communicate silently, indicating their shared understanding of the situation and strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara Uchiha and Toneri are repeatedly getting beaten up, while Soji remains unharmed.
• Toneri suspects Soji's familiarity with the Tenseigan's power allows him to predict his moves.
• Madara Uchiha grows frustrated with being the only one getting hurt.
• Toneri decides to change his strategy, and Soji anticipates a major move from Toneri.
• Toneri prepares to use the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, which Soji warns Madara Uchiha about.
• Soji and Madara Uchiha decide to defend against the attack together.

Character Developments

• Madara Uchiha: Grows increasingly frustrated and considers turning on Soji.
• Toneri: Realizes the futility of his current strategy and decides to change tactics.
• Soji: Uses Mind Reading to predict Toneri's moves and remains unharmed throughout the battle.

Significant Themes

• Temporary alliances and ulterior motives: Soji and Madara Uchiha cooperate to defeat Toneri but have their own hidden agendas.
• Power dynamics: Soji's familiarity with the Tenseigan's power and use of Mind Reading give him an advantage in the battle.
• Trust and betrayal: Madara Uchiha suspects Soji of tricking him, and Soji warns Madara Uchiha about Toneri's attack to build trust.

Character Interactions

• Madara Uchiha and Soji: Initially cooperate to defeat Toneri but grow suspicious of each other. They eventually decide to defend against Toneri's attack together.
• Toneri and Soji: Toneri targets Madara Uchiha due to Soji's ability to predict his moves. Soji takes advantage of this to attack Toneri.
• Toneri and Madara Uchiha: Toneri targets Madara Uchiha, while Madara Uchiha grows frustrated with being the only one getting hurt.

Plot Points and Events

• Toneri unleashes the Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, a powerful Tenseigan Dojutsu, targeting Soji and Madara Uchiha.
• Soji uses his strongest current defense, the Sage Art: Ice Release—Rotating Ice Lotus, which is eventually destroyed by the Silver Wheel.
• Madara Uchiha summons his Complete Body Susanoo, which also struggles against the Silver Wheel's power.
• Soji reinforces Madara's Susanoo with Frost Armor, helping him withstand the attack.
• Toneri then uses the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, an even more powerful Dojutsu, causing widespread unease and fear.

Character Developments

• Soji demonstrates his strategic thinking and concern for his allies' safety by helping Madara Uchiha.
• Madara Uchiha shows respect for Soji's power and acknowledges his strength.
• Toneri displays his immense power and confidence, using his most powerful techniques consecutively.

Significant Themes

• Temporary alliances: Soji and Madara Uchiha join forces to face Toneri's power.
• Power dynamics: The characters' abilities and techniques are tested against each other, revealing the extent of their power.
• Fear and unease: The appearance of Toneri's Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion instills fear in the Allied Forces and the Ten-Tails.

Character Interactions

• Soji and Madara Uchiha: They temporarily cooperate to defend against Toneri's attacks, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Toneri and the Allied Forces: Toneri's power intimidates the Allied Forces, causing them to question their abilities and strategies.
• Nagato and the Ten-Tails: Nagato senses the Ten-Tails' fear, realizing the extent of Toneri's power and growing wary of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toneri activates the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, a powerful attack from the Tenseigan.
• Soji and Madara Uchiha face this attack, with Soji using his Byakugan's Mind Reading ability to evade.
• Toneri's attack terrifies the Ten-Tails and cuts down numerous Allied Forces ninjas, White Zetsu, and Reanimated dead from the Akatsuki Organization's side.
• The attack reminds some Konoha ninjas of the Night of the Coup, when Danzo escaped, and they realize the similarity to the current event.

Character Developments

• Soji remains calm and uses his abilities to evade Toneri's attack.
• Madara Uchiha is terrified by Toneri's power and becomes more cautious.
• Toneri becomes overconfident after using the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion.
• Konoha ninjas, including the Third Hokage, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura, recall past events and realize the connection to the current situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Tenseigan and its abilities.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The impact of past events on current situations.

Character Interactions

• Soji and Madara Uchiha work together to evade Toneri's attack, showing a temporary alliance.
• The Third Hokage, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura discuss the connection between the current event and the Night of the Coup, revealing their shared history and knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toneri's use of Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion causes a commotion reminiscent of Soji's past battle with Old Madara.
• The various Shinobi Villages, including Konoha, choose to conceal and downplay the incident to avoid panic.
• Soji and Madara Uchiha face Toneri's relentless attacks with his massive Golden Sword, while both the Allied Forces and Akatsuki Organization watch and wait for an opportunity to strike.
• Toneri's attacks cause significant collateral damage, leading both sides to temporarily cease their conflict and focus on avoiding his attacks.

Character Developments

• Soji remains calm and strategic, even finding excitement in the battle against Toneri.
• Madara Uchiha initially shows concern about Soji's gaze but remains focused on the battle, demonstrating his wisdom and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• The power of concealment and downplaying events to maintain order and stability.
• The consequences of displaying excessive power and the fear it instills in others.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Soji and Madara Uchiha work together to evade Toneri's attacks, with Soji attempting to provoke Madara into a dance-off reminiscent of their past interactions.
• Both the Allied Forces and Akatsuki Organization temporarily cease their conflict to avoid Toneri's attacks, demonstrating their shared fear and desire to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toneri, enraged by his inability to hit Soji and Madara Uchiha, exposes an opening.
• Soji uses an Ice Palm attack, which Toneri blocks with a Silver Ring Prayer Bead Shuriken.
• Soji detonates the Ice Palm early, creating a freezing cloud that restrains Toneri.
• Madara Uchiha uses Susanoo's Yasakani no Magatama to attack Toneri.

Character Developments

• Toneri's overconfidence leads to him underestimating Soji and Madara Uchiha, resulting in him being caught off guard.
• Soji and Madara Uchiha demonstrate their ability to work together seamlessly without verbal communication.

Significant Themes

• The importance of composure and not underestimating opponents in battle.
• The power of cooperation and understanding between skilled fighters.

Character Interactions

• Soji and Madara Uchiha work together to create an opportunity to attack Toneri, with Soji restraining him and Madara Uchiha delivering the final blow.
• Toneri's overconfidence leads to him being caught off guard by Soji and Madara Uchiha's coordinated attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara Uchiha and Soji coordinate an attack on Toneri, with Madara's Susanoo's Yasakani no Magatama striking Toneri's back, causing him to crash to the ground.
• Toneri, despite injuries, quickly recovers and resumes fighting, enraged by Madara's taunt.
• Obito, in his battle against Kakashi and Sasuke, begins shifting his battlefield towards the central battlefield, aiming to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki.

Character Developments

• Toneri realizes his anxiety led to his injury and vows to fight more steadily.
• Madara Uchiha and Soji's coordination is flawless, with Madara taking the lead and Soji supporting.
• Obito, driven by his plan to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki, takes risks by approaching the central battlefield.

Significant Themes

• Coordination and teamwork (Madara and Soji vs. Toneri)
• Hubris and its consequences (Toneri's overconfidence leading to injury)
• Calculated risks (Obito's plan to approach the central battlefield)

Character Interactions

• Madara Uchiha and Soji: Effective coordination, with Madara taking the lead and Soji supporting.
• Toneri and Madara Uchiha: Toneri's anger and desire for revenge fuel his fight against Madara.
• Obito, Kakashi, and Sasuke: Obito's actions cause concern and confusion in Kakashi and Sasuke, who are unsure of his intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kakashi and Sasuke realize Obito has been holding back during their fight.
• Obito leads them towards the central battlefield where Hashirama Senju and Nagato are battling.
• Hashirama Senju uses his Wood Release: Human Path Collection Technique to restrain the Ten-Tails.
• Nagato uses his Shinra Tensei against Hashirama Senju, which is then blocked by Hashirama's Wood Release: Hōbi Technique.
• Nagato prepares his most powerful attack, Asura Attack, against Hashirama Senju.

Character Developments

• Kakashi realizes Obito has been holding back, giving him hope that Obito still cares for him and Konoha.
• Sasuke respects Kakashi despite his momentary lapse in focus during the battle.
• Obito's sole focus is to kill Madara Uchiha and is using the battle between Hashirama Senju and Nagato to his advantage.
• Nagato and Hashirama Senju both aim to end their battle quickly, understanding each other's strengths and planning their moves accordingly.

Significant Themes

• The power of friendship and camaraderie (Kakashi and Sasuke, Hashirama Senju and Nagato).
• The struggle between loyalty and obsession (Obito's fixation on killing Madara Uchiha).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent (Nagato's realization that Hashirama Senju's Wood Style Jutsu are far more powerful than he anticipated).

Character Interactions

• Kakashi and Sasuke work together against Obito, with Sasuke showing respect for Kakashi's experience and wisdom.
• Obito manipulates the situation to his advantage, using the battle between Hashirama Senju and Nagato to further his own goals.
• Hashirama Senju and Nagato display mutual understanding and respect, each anticipating the other's moves and planning their attacks accordingly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nagato uses the Asura Attack, which Hashirama Senju counters with the Five-Layered Rashomon.
• Nagato admires Hashirama's strength and finds Mizuki Ember's power comparable to Hashirama's.
• Hashirama and Nagato prepare to clash with their most powerful techniques: Hashirama summons a Sage Art Wood Golem, while Nagato uses Super Almighty Push.

Character Developments

• Nagato gains a newfound respect for Hashirama's power and is curious about Mizuki Ember's past.
• Hashirama feels the weight of his responsibility to protect the world from Nagato and the Ten-Tails.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between legendary shinobi and modern ones.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and the determination to face challenges head-on.

Character Interactions

• Nagato and Hashirama Senju prepare for their final clash, each admiring the other's power.
• Madara Uchiha, Soji, and Toneri notice the impending clash and temporarily ease their own battles to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hashirama Senju uses the Sage Art Wood Golem to counter Nagato's Super Shinra Tensei, resulting in a massive clash that creates a bottomless chasm.
• The Ten-Tails blocks most of the Wood Golem's attacks, but still suffers severe injuries.
• Hashirama Senju prepares for a final strike, while Nagato uses Planetary Devastation to pull Hashirama Senju into the sky.
• Hashirama Senju decides to use his final strike, "Sage Art—Gate of the Great God," despite knowing it might lead to his defeat.

Character Developments

• Hashirama Senju demonstrates his immense power and strategic thinking, even when faced with certain defeat.
• Nagato shows his ability to adapt and use the Ten-Tails' Chakra to its fullest extent, employing Planetary Devastation as a last resort.

Significant Themes

• The power and limits of legendary ninja like Hashirama Senju.
• The struggle between the living and the dead, and the importance of the living shaping the future of the Ninja World.

Character Interactions

• Hashirama Senju and Nagato engage in a battle of wits and power, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Hashirama Senju's final strike is directed at Nagato but also serves as a message of trust in the Allied Forces to continue the fight without him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dozens of red torii gates suddenly appear and crash down, sealing Hashirama Senju and suppressing Nagato and the Ten-Tails.
• Hashirama Senju, despite his strength, is unable to break free due to exhaustion from previous battles.
• Nagato successfully seals Hashirama Senju but is also suppressed and temporarily unable to move or use Chakra.
• The Ten-Tails is suppressed and unable to interfere with other battles or regenerate.

Character Developments

• Hashirama Senju: Despite his immense power, he is ultimately sealed due to exhaustion.
• Nagato: Successfully seals Hashirama Senju but is then suppressed, showing his strategic prowess and the power of his techniques.
• The Ten-Tails: Despite its power, it is temporarily neutralized, highlighting the effectiveness of Hashirama Senju's final attack.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of overusing Chakra and the importance of pacing one's strength.
• The strategic use of powerful techniques and their limitations.
• The interconnectedness of battles and how one can affect the others.

Character Interactions

• Nagato vs. Hashirama Senju: A battle of wits and power, ending in a stalemate where both are neutralized.
• Soji, Madara Uchiha, and Toneri: Their battle continues, with Soji's mismatched eyes catching Madara Uchiha's interest. They await the outcome of the Nagato vs. Hashirama Senju battle.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Hashirama Senju is sealed away by Toneri, leaving the Allied Forces at a disadvantage.
• The battlefield is divided into three factions: Toneri, Soji & Allied Forces, and Madara, Nagato, & Akatsuki.
• Nagato and Hashirama's final showdown results in Hashirama's defeat and Nagato's temporary suppression.
• Obito, Kakashi, and Sasuke witness these events and plan to kill Nagato while he's suppressed.

Character Developments

• Soji realizes the dire situation of the Allied Forces and the need to act quickly.
• Obito's desire for revenge against Madara Uchiha grows stronger, and he sees an opportunity to become the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki.
• Kakashi and Sasuke form a plan to kill Nagato but are intercepted by Obito.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances shift as key figures fall or are suppressed.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and underpreparing for battle.
• The struggle between personal desires and the greater good, as seen in Obito's pursuit of revenge and Kakashi's internal conflict.

Character Interactions

• Soji and the Allied Forces grapple with their precarious position and the need to adapt their strategy.
• Obito, Kakashi, and Sasuke's paths converge, leading to a tense standoff as they have differing goals and loyalties.
• Kakashi's revelation about Obito's identity to Sasuke hints at a deeper history and potential alliance between the two.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kakashi reveals to Sasuke that the impersonator of Madara Uchiha is actually Obito Uchiha, who was believed to have died during the Battle of Kannabi Bridge.
• Obito confirms his identity but expresses no desire to deny it anymore, as he is focused on taking revenge on Madara Uchiha.
• Obito suddenly becomes crazed, threatening to kill Kakashi and Sasuke, and attacks them with Kamui's offensive ability.

Character Developments

• Sasuke's worldview is shaken by the revelation of Obito's true identity.
• Obito has changed; he no longer harbors hatred towards Konoha and the Uchiha Clan, and he wants revenge on Madara Uchiha.
• Kakashi is concerned about Obito's sudden change and tries to persuade him to stop.

Significant Themes

• Identity and truth (Obito's true identity, Obito's change in identity)
• Obsession and revenge (Obito's obsession with Rin Nohara, his desire for revenge on Madara Uchiha)
• Trust and friendship (Kakashi's trust in Sasuke, Kakashi's lingering feelings for Obito)

Character Interactions

• Kakashi and Sasuke discuss Obito's true identity, leading to Sasuke's shock and confusion.
• Obito interacts with Kakashi and Sasuke, initially appearing calm and reasonable, but then suddenly becoming crazed and threatening.
• Kakashi tries to reason with Obito, but Obito remains determined to take revenge on Madara Uchiha.
• Sasuke and Kakashi work together to counter Obito's Kamui attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator is nearing the completion of a significant task (likely a book or project).
• They decide to take a day off to rest and recharge their mind.

Character Developments

• The narrator demonstrates self-awareness and prioritizes self-care, indicating personal growth and maturity.
• They show responsibility and commitment to their work, as they are wrapping up a major task.

Significant Themes

• Self-Care: The narrator understands the importance of taking breaks to prevent burnout and maintain productivity.
• Responsibility: Despite needing a break, the narrator is committed to completing their task.

Character Interactions

• The narrator addresses the reader directly, creating an informal and relatable tone.
• There are no other characters mentioned in this chapter, as it is focused solely on the narrator's internal state and decision-making process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kakashi and Sasuke break free from Obito's Kamui attack using their combined strength and shockwaves from their own attacks.
• Obito reveals his true intent to kill Kakashi and Sasuke, acting crazed to force them to fight back and potentially remove his Curse Seal.
• Kakashi and Sasuke join forces against Obito, with Kakashi using a Flying Thunder God Kunai to call for reinforcements (Minato).

Character Developments

• Kakashi struggles with his personal feelings for Obito but ultimately prioritizes the greater good and decides to fight Obito to the death.
• Sasuke grows frustrated with Kakashi's hesitation and urges him to focus on the battle.
• Obito becomes increasingly frenzied, driven by his obsession with revenge against Madara Uchiha.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal emotions and duty in war.
• The consequences of obsession and hatred.
• The power of unity and teamwork (Kakashi and Sasuke working together to escape Kamui).

Character Interactions

• Kakashi and Sasuke work together to counter Obito's Kamui attack and later join forces to fight him.
• Kakashi and Obito's relationship is strained as Kakashi must now fight his former friend.
• Sasuke grows impatient with Kakashi's hesitation and urges him to focus on the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kakashi activates the Flying Thunder God Kunai, which emits a glow.
• Obito attacks Kakashi and Sasuke with a Kamui-imbued Shadow Windmill Shuriken.
• Minato appears behind Obito using a hidden Flying Thunder God mark and strikes Obito down with a Rasengan.
• Obito survives but is severely injured; his mask cracks.

Character Developments

• Obito's true identity is revealed to be Kakashi's former student, Obito Uchiha.
• Minato shows his strategic prowess by ambushing Obito.
• Kakashi and Sasuke are shocked by Minato's sudden appearance and defeat of Obito.

Significant Themes

• The power of surprise attacks and strategic planning (Minato's ambush).
• The consequences of past actions (Obito's injuries and near-death experience).
• The revelation of true identities and the impact on relationships (Kakashi and Obito's student-teacher bond).

Character Interactions

• Kakashi and Sasuke work together to evade Obito's attack.
• Minato appears unexpectedly and defeats Obito in a single move.
• Kakashi reveals Obito's identity to Minato, stopping him from delivering the final blow.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Obito's mask breaks, revealing his identity to Kakashi and Minato.
• Minato struggles with his emotions upon learning Obito was behind the Nine-Tails Attack.
• Obito, near death, uses his final Kamui to teleport onto the Ten-Tails' back.
• Obito activates the Six Paths Ten-Tails Coffin Seal, absorbing the Ten-Tails and transforming into Six Paths Obito.

Character Developments

• Minato: Struggles with guilt and complicated emotions upon learning Obito's true identity.
• Obito: Accepts his impending death but finds a way to transform and survive using the Ten-Tails.
• Kakashi: Wants to conceal Obito's true identity and maintain his hero image.
• Sasuke: Does not oppose Kakashi's suggestion to conceal Obito's identity.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and responsibility (Minato's feelings towards Obito).
• Redemption and second chances (Obito's transformation).
• The consequences of one's actions (Obito's role in the Nine-Tails Attack).

Character Interactions

• Minato and Obito: Minato feels a mix of hatred, guilt, and confusion towards Obito.
• Kakashi and Obito: Kakashi wants to protect Obito's hero image even after learning the truth.
• Sasuke and Obito: Sasuke is indifferent to Obito's fate due to the harm he caused the Uchiha Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Obito successfully becomes the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, gaining immense power and healing from his injuries.
• He descends upon the battlefield, causing a massive disturbance and fear among the Allied Forces and Akatsuki.
• Nagato, trapped under Hashirama's Gate of the Great God, realizes his plan has failed and that Obito is now the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki.

Character Developments

• Obito: Becomes the second Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, gains immense power, and steps into the Six Paths level.
• Nagato: Realizes his plan has failed and that he is no longer a threat in the ongoing war.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Obito's newfound power brings both awe and fear, while Nagato's defeat shows the flip side of power dynamics.
• Irony: Nagato's plan to control the Ten-Tails backfires, leading to his exit from the war.

Character Interactions

• Obito and Nagato: Their fates intertwine as Obito becomes the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, while Nagato is defeated and realizes his plan has failed.
• Rin Nohara and Fū: Rin's concern for Obito leads her to rush to the battlefield, with Fū supporting her despite her reservations about using Zero-Tails Void's power.