Ch. 321Rinnegan!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Obito defeats his teacher, Danzo, and obtains a pair of Rinnegan from the colossal snake Manda.
- The Rinnegan's awakening process is detailed, involving the power of Yin and Yang, All Creation, and the transformation of Manda's body.
- Obito attempts to retrieve the Rinnegan but is thwarted by the monster's rapid regeneration.
- Orochimaru appears, offering help in exchange for one Rinnegan.
Character Developments
- Obito: Shows determination and strategic thinking in obtaining the Rinnegan. He remains vigilant even after victory, demonstrating his cunning.
- Orochimaru: Reveals his ambition and opportunistic nature, offering help to Obito in exchange for a Rinnegan.
Significant Themes
- Ambition and Power: Both Obito and Orochimaru are driven by their desire for power, represented by the Rinnegan.
- Revival and Regeneration: The theme of revival and regeneration is explored through the monster's rapid healing and the Rinnegan's awakening process.
Character Interactions
- Obito and Orochimaru: Their interaction is tense and distrustful, with Orochimaru offering help but expecting payment in the form of a Rinnegan.
- Obito and the Monster: Obito underestimates the monster's regenerative abilities, leading to a setback in his plan to obtain the Rinnegan.