Ch. 201Watergate Side Story: Nineteen
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kakashi defeats Pain and confronts Nagato.
- Nagato surrenders but requests mercy for Konan.
- Kakashi reveals their shared teacher, Jiraiya, and plans to seal Nagato's Rinnegan.
- Nagato summons the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to attack Kakashi.
- Kakashi uses Bakudo and Hadou to counter the attack.
- Kakashi extracts and destroys Nagato's Rinnegan.
- Kakashi uses a serum to heal Nagato's injuries and restore his mobility.
Character Developments
- Kakashi demonstrates his mastery of Bakudo and Hadou, as well as his strategic thinking and mercy towards his former student.
- Nagato shows resilience and calmness in the face of defeat, revealing his past with Jiraiya and his concern for Konan.
Significant Themes
- Mercy and Redemption: Kakashi shows mercy to Nagato despite his actions, hoping for redemption and understanding.
- Power and Responsibility: The Rinnegan's power is seen as a threat, leading to its destruction to prevent future misuse.
- Legacy and Connections: The shared teacher, Jiraiya, highlights the interconnectedness of the ninja world and the lasting impact of mentors.
Character Interactions
- Kakashi and Nagato's interaction is marked by tension and mistrust, with Nagato questioning Kakashi's motives and Kakashi trying to reason with him.
- Kakashi's actions towards Nagato show his desire to protect the world from potential threats while also showing mercy to his former student.