Ch. 441Planetary Devastation! Hidden Behind the Scenes
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki is severely injured and captured by Uchiha Yoru.
- Uchiha Yoru uses the Chimera Technique to devour Momoshiki's power.
- Naruto and Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki team up to seal Uchiha Yoru using the Six Paths: Chibaku Tensei.
- Kaguya Ōtsutsuki returns, and Black Zetsu reveals that more Ōtsutsuki are descending upon the Shinobi World.
- Kurotsuchi, the Fourth Tsuchikage, sides with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, causing the other Kage to question their loyalties.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Yoru: Reveals his true intentions and absorbs Momoshiki's power to guard against Isshiki Ōtsutsuki.
- Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki: Dies after his power is absorbed by Uchiha Yoru.
- Kurotsuchi: Sides with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, expressing her discontent with Konoha's actions and the distribution of resources in the Shinobi World.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and shifting alliances, as seen in Kurotsuchi's decision to side with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
- The consequences of past actions, as discussed by Kurotsuchi regarding Konoha's actions and the state of the Shinobi World.
- The power dynamics between the Ōtsutsuki clan members and their hidden agendas.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Yoru and Ōtsutsuki Momoshiki: Yoru absorbs Momoshiki's power, leading to his death.
- Naruto and Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki: They work together to seal Uchiha Yoru.
- Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and the Sage of Six Paths (Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki): They have a tense confrontation before Kaguya leaves with Black Zetsu and Kurotsuchi.
- Kurotsuchi and the other Kage: Kurotsuchi's decision to side with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki causes the other Kage to question their loyalties and the state of the Shinobi World.