Ch. 281Shibai
Key Plot Points and Events
- Otsutsuki Isshiki senses Lord Shibai's arrival and is shocked and confused.
- Kakuzu suggests they join Shibai, hoping to switch allegiances.
- Otsutsuki Kaguya's body freezes as Shibai arrives.
- Shibai easily dispels the Infinite Tsukuyomi and absorbs the combined Chakra of the Ninja World.
- Sahara Mizu and Shibai prepare to fight, with Sahara Mizu revealing they've been waiting for this moment for seven years.
Character Developments
- Otsutsuki Isshiki shows fear and uncertainty upon learning of Shibai's arrival.
- Kakuzu reveals his desire to switch allegiances for personal gain.
- Otsutsuki Kaguya shows surprise and disbelief at Shibai's arrival.
- Sahara Mizu demonstrates his confidence and determination to face Shibai.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and hierarchies within the Otsutsuki Clan.
- The consequences of past actions (Kaguya's crimes, Isshiki's ambitions).
- The importance of timing and preparation in achieving goals (Sahara Mizu's seven-year wait).
Character Interactions
- Otsutsuki Isshiki and Kakuzu: Isshiki seeks Kakuzu's advice, and Kakuzu sees an opportunity to switch sides.
- Otsutsuki Kaguya and Shibai: Kaguya is frozen and helpless in Shibai's presence.
- Sahara Mizu and Shibai: They prepare to fight, with Sahara Mizu expressing his long-awaited anticipation.