Ch. 181Tsunade and Jiraiya's Death
Key Plot Points
- Hiruzen Sarutobi reflects on the past, regretting not listening to Itachi's warnings about Uchiha Kazuto.
- Tsunade and Jiraiya die after their bodies are drained by the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu.
- Tobirama Senju and Orochimaru decide not to revive Tsunade and Jiraiya, as they have lost their will to live.
- Tsunade and Jiraiya are buried, and Tobirama attempts to revive a random person using the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu to test its limits.
- Orochimaru feels hopeless and despairing about the future, seeing no way to defeat Uchiha Kazuto.
- The White Snake Sage joins the group after fleeing from the battle.
Character Developments
- Hiruzen Sarutobi feels guilty for not acting on Itachi's warnings.
- Tsunade and Jiraiya accept their deaths, finding life unbearable without hope.
- Tobirama Senju shows understanding and respect for Tsunade and Jiraiya's wishes.
- Orochimaru feels helpless and hopeless, questioning how to defeat Uchiha Kazuto.
- The White Snake Sage flees from the battle, prioritizing his own survival.
Significant Themes
- Guilt and regret (Hiruzen Sarutobi)
- Acceptance of death and loss of hope (Tsunade, Jiraiya)
- Respect for others' wishes (Tobirama Senju)
- Hopelessness and despair (Orochimaru)
- Self-preservation (White Snake Sage)
Character Interactions
- Hiruzen Sarutobi cries out in vain to save Tsunade and Jiraiya.
- Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju discuss the decision to let Tsunade and Jiraiya die.
- Orochimaru and Tobirama Senju discuss the limits of the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu.
- Orochimaru feels despair about the future, while the White Snake Sage joins the group after fleeing the battle.