Ch. 281Tobirama Senju: Taking Office as the Root Leader—From Today On, I Am the Darkness of the Ninja World!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Two months have passed since the previous chapter, with the ninja world growing more chaotic and rebellious.
- The Daimyo and nobles struggle to maintain control, finding ninjas less obedient than before.
- Uchiha Nan visits the Konoha underground laboratory to check on Orochimaru's progress and discusses the Zero-Tails and Tenseigan projects with Tobirama Senju and Uchiha Izuna.
- Uchiha Nan decides to install a neutered Zero-Tails in the laboratory to improve Uchiha Izuna's work efficiency.
- Tobirama Senju and Uchiha Izuna show Uchiha Nan the ultimate Byakugan, which lacks the crucial Otsutsuki chakra to become a Tenseigan.
- Uchiha Nan agrees to provide resources for the Tenseigan project and plans to establish a dedicated department called Root to oversee it.
Character Developments
- Orochimaru is shown to be overworking himself, leading to a decline in his health.
- Tobirama Senju feels suppressed and irritated by Uchiha Nan's constant demands and lack of recognition for his contributions.
- Uchiha Izuna is resentful and unmotivated, complaining about the workload and overtime.
Significant Themes
- The struggle for control and power between the Daimyo, nobles, and ninja villages.
- The consequences of overworking and exploitation, as seen in Orochimaru's health decline and Uchiha Izuna's resentment.
- The pursuit of power and recognition, as evident in Tobirama Senju's desire for acknowledgment and Uchiha Nan's ambition to create a Tenseigan.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Nan interacts with Orochimaru, Tobirama Senju, and Uchiha Izuna, showing concern for Orochimaru's health while demanding more work from Tobirama Senju and Uchiha Izuna.
- Tobirama Senju and Uchiha Izuna interact with each other, expressing their frustration and resentment towards Uchiha Nan's demands.
- Tobirama Senju and Uchiha Izuna both express interest in becoming the head of the Root department, leading to a moment of tension between them.