Ch. 361Even a Sage Can't Take It!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kakuzu, alive and powerful, contemplates the threat of Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation, which can summon the dead perfectly and strengthen them.
- Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Minato, and Hiruzen Sarutobi are summoned via Impure World Reincarnation by Orochimaru.
- Orochimaru reveals his plan to use the summoned shinobi to destroy Konoha.
- Jiraiya arrives, but upon seeing the summoned shinobi, he retreats, acknowledging the situation's severity.
Character Developments
- Kakuzu remains pragmatic and cautious, prioritizing his own safety and interests.
- Orochimaru's ambition and ruthlessness grow, as he's willing to use the dead to achieve his goals.
- Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju display their immense power upon being summoned, hinting at their strength in life.
- Jiraiya shows awareness of the situation's gravity and chooses to retreat rather than engage recklessly.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the consequences of unchecked ambition (Orochimaru's use of the dead).
- The struggle against overwhelming odds (Jiraiya's retreat).
- The impact of the past on the present (the summoned shinobi's reactions to the current state of Konoha).
Character Interactions
- Kakuzu's interaction with Kimimaro and Haku shows his leadership and their loyalty.
- Orochimaru's interaction with the summoned shinobi reveals his manipulation and disregard for their well-being.
- The dynamic between the summoned shinobi (Hashirama, Tobirama, Minato, Hiruzen, and Jiraiya) highlights their shared history and concern for Konoha.
- Jiraiya's interaction with Orochimaru demonstrates the latter's control and the former's awareness of the situation's danger.