Ch. 21The Man Who Made It into the Ninja Academy Textbooks! (Continued)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Han Guang proposes the "Integrity Treaty" to Akutagawa's ninjas, offering to not use Explosive Tags if they come one by one.
- Akutagawa and his ninjas, believing Han Guang to be stupid, decide to charge together.
- Han Guang had already set up Explosive Tags around the pit's edge, blowing up many ninjas.
- Han Guang returns to Konoha two days later, and his actions are praised by the Third Hokage, becoming a lesson in the Ninja Academy.
- Han Guang encounters an old ox, which he rides back to the village.
- Han Guang reviews his status panel, realizing he needs more than just attribute boosts to become stronger.
Character Developments
- Han Guang: Shows cunning and strategic thinking by setting up Explosive Tags, demonstrating his understanding of the Will of Fire. He also shows self-awareness about his lack of Ninjutsu and Taijutsu skills.
- Akutagawa Shinichi: Shows poor judgment and overconfidence, leading his ninjas into a trap.
Significant Themes
- The Will of Fire: Han Guang's actions exemplify the spirit of the Will of Fire, inspiring others and demonstrating the value of even the weakest ninja.
- The importance of skills beyond attributes: Han Guang realizes that having high attributes without Ninjutsu and Taijutsu skills limits his overall strength.
Character Interactions
- Han Guang and Akutagawa: Their interaction highlights Han Guang's strategic mind and Akutagawa's overconfidence.
- Han Guang and the old ox: Their encounter is a moment of serendipity, with the ox seemingly recognizing Han Guang.
- Han Guang and the Third Hokage: Though not directly interacting, the Third Hokage's praise of Han Guang's actions shows recognition of his contributions.