Ch. 361Madara's Intelligence
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Guardian Council and the four great hidden villages approve the Tailed Beast gathering plan and the construction of a portal to the High Heavens.
- Wu goes into "seclusion" to communicate with the Star Soul, leaving the portal activation to the Konoha team.
- Madara's actions are intended to silence doubters about the authenticity of his battle footage with Wu.
- The High Heavens' protection and the vast area outside the city are mentioned, hinting at Wu's preparations.
Character Developments
- Wu is in a critical period of communication with the Star Soul, expected to take several months.
- Minato discusses the Tailed Beast gathering with Kurama, revealing Kurama's identity as the Nine-Tails to him but asking him to keep it secret from the jinchuriki.
- Uchiha Fugaku reviews old archives about Uchiha Madara and Izuna, gaining valuable intelligence against Madara.
- Uchiha Itachi graduates from the Ninja Academy and becomes a genin.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics of the ninja world, with the Tailed Beasts and the Five Kage preparing to face Madara.
- The legacy of the Sage of Six Paths and the Uchiha clan's history, explored through Fugaku's research and Itachi's graduation.
- The theme of secrets and hidden identities, with Kurama keeping his true form a secret from the other Tailed Beasts' jinchuriki.
Character Interactions
- Minato and Kurama discuss the Tailed Beast gathering, with Kurama expressing disdain for the other Tailed Beasts and confidence in his own power.
- Fugaku reviews old archives with Itachi, acknowledging his son's graduation from the Ninja Academy.
- The chapter hints at potential interactions between Madara and the other characters, as he is expected to cause trouble during the Tailed Beast gathering.