Ch. 201Forbidden Jutsu
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kagami visits Orochimaru to discuss cooperation, steering clear of the Sasuke topic.
- Kagami reveals he wants Hashirama Cells to use Izanagi, a powerful Sharingan life-saving technique.
- Orochimaru agrees to help Kagami obtain Hashirama Cells.
- Orochimaru asks Kagami to help him learn a forbidden jutsu from the Scroll of Seals in exchange.
Character Developments
- Kagami: Shows strategic thinking and willingness to cooperate, seeking power (Hashirama Cells and Izanagi) for self-preservation and future wars.
- Orochimaru: Disappointed with Hashirama Cells' progress, seeks immortality and knowledge of all ninjutsu, including forbidden ones.
Significant Themes
- Power and ambition: Both Kagami and Orochimaru seek power for different reasons, demonstrating their ambitious nature.
- Cooperation and exchange: They agree to work together, with each offering something the other wants.
Character Interactions
- Kagami and Orochimaru: They engage in a calculated, respectful exchange, each aware of the other's intentions and willing to cooperate for mutual gain.