Ch. 181Blunt Reprimand
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhang Miao, now named Ryunosuke, gains the Wood Release bloodline limit after choosing Yamato's specialty.
- He names Yamato 'Dahe' and sends him to the Land of Waves for construction work.
- Ryunosuke demonstrates his proficiency in Wood Release to Yamato and Danzō.
- Ryunosuke uses his newfound Wood Release to strike Danzō on the head, claiming it's a technique called "Wood Style: Blunt Reprimand Technique".
Character Developments
- Ryunosuke: Shows rapid learning and proficiency in Wood Release, demonstrating his powerful new ability.
- Dahe (Yamato): Accepts his new name and role, showing loyalty to Ryunosuke.
- Danzō: Shows surprise and disapproval at Ryunosuke's unconventional demonstration of Wood Release.
Significant Themes
- Power and its responsible use: Ryunosuke's newfound power leads him to act impulsively, raising questions about his judgment.
- Mentorship and expectations: Danzō's expectations for Ryunosuke's learning are subverted by Ryunosuke's unconventional approach.
Character Interactions
- Ryunosuke and Dahe: Show a mentor-mentee relationship, with Ryunosuke assigning Dahe a task and Dahe accepting it without question.
- Ryunosuke and Danzō: Their interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and expectations, with Ryunosuke's impulsive action causing Danzō displeasure.
- Yamato and Ryunosuke: Yamato shows admiration for Ryunosuke's rapid learning of Wood Release, despite being unaware of Ryunosuke's true intentions.