Ch. 221Great Sage Teacher, Divine Right of Kings
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Tunan, now Naraku's teacher, sits in Naraku's seat, indicating his dominance.
- Uchiha Tunan reveals his long-term plan to stay behind the scenes and manipulate events until the Fourth Great Ninja War.
- Uchiha Tunan discusses his divination of Naraku's future, claiming Naraku is destined for greatness.
- Uchiha Tunan shares his ultimate goal: to surpass the Sage of Six Paths and become a true god, but he needs someone to manage the world for him.
- Uchiha Tunan instructs Naraku to create a statue in his likeness and have people worship it, spreading his ideology and gaining recognition through faith.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Tunan: He continues to manipulate Naraku, revealing more of his long-term plans and ultimate goals.
- Naraku: He becomes more cautious and calculating around Uchiha Tunan, trying to hide his true thoughts and ambitions.
Significant Themes
- Manipulation and control: Uchiha Tunan continues to manipulate Naraku, using him to further his own goals.
- Power and ambition: Both Uchiha Tunan and Naraku have their own ambitions, though Uchiha Tunan's are on a much grander scale.
- The Divine Right of Kings: Uchiha Tunan uses this concept to justify his rule and gain recognition through faith.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Tunan and Naraku: Their dynamic shifts as Naraku becomes more wary of Uchiha Tunan's true intentions, while Uchiha Tunan grows more perceptive of Naraku's hidden thoughts.