Ch. 361Xi, Lord Hiruko, Can We Make Peace?
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Hiruko suddenly appears before the Celestials, devours them, and begins studying the Empire Standard World Rule Programming Textbook.
- Izanami feels something amiss and loses control over the world.
- Hiruko takes control of the world, strips Izanami of her power, and absorbs her.
- Hiruko rebuilds the world, creates Human Production Machines, and modifies the world's rules to emphasize loyalty and Grace.
- Hiruko plans to make a pilgrimage to the Naruto Universe.
Character Developments
- Hiruko shows his true colors, seeking revenge against Izanami and Izanagi, and proves his proficiency in manipulating world rules.
- Izanami's power is stripped, and she is absorbed by Hiruko, showing her vulnerability without her son's support.
- Uchiha Brahmin, though not physically present, observes Hiruko's world and ponders its mythical nature.
Significant Themes
- Power and Control: Hiruko's struggle for power and control over the world, mirroring Izanami's previous dominance.
- Loyalty and Grace: Hiruko's emphasis on these themes as he modifies the world's rules, shaping the world in his image.
- Family and Betrayal: The complex family dynamics between Hiruko, Izanami, and Izanagi, leading to Hiruko's desire for revenge.
Character Interactions
- Hiruko and Izanami: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Hiruko seeking revenge and Izanami begging for mercy.
- Hiruko and Uchiha Brahmin: Though not directly interacting, Uchiha Brahmin observes Hiruko's world, showing interest in its mythical nature.