Ch. 61A Pretty Humane Setup
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Kazuto, now understanding the reality of souls, believes true death is soul annihilation, not bodily death.
- He establishes the Konoha Ninja Vocational Technical School, using ninjutsu for rapid construction.
- Students undergo intense, high-pressure training and study, with only three hours of sleep initially, later reduced to two.
- The Administrative Class secretly places loyalists in key positions across the Land of Fire, replacing disloyal personnel.
- Asuma Sarutobi finds Tsunade and tells her about Hiruzen Sarutobi's death and the truth behind Tobirama Senju's murder.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Kazuto: Shows his kind nature and willingness to adapt, reducing sleep time for students after initially finding three hours too long.
- Tsunade: Initially uninterested in Konoha's affairs, becomes shocked and silent upon learning Hiruzen's death.
- Asuma Sarutobi: Grieving over his father's death, he seeks Tsunade's help and reveals the truth about Tobirama's murder.
Significant Themes
- Loyalty and Power: Uchiha Kazuto's training methods aim to cultivate loyalty, while the Administrative Class secures power through loyal personnel.
- Truth and Perception: The reality of souls challenges Uchiha Kazuto's previous beliefs, and Asuma reveals the truth behind Tobirama's murder.
- Change and Adaptation: Uchiha Kazuto adapts his training methods based on his observations, and the Land of Fire experiences significant political changes.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Kazuto observes and interacts with the students, showing empathy and willingness to adjust their training.
- Asuma Sarutobi and Tsunade reunite, with Asuma sharing the truth about Hiruzen's death and seeking Tsunade's help.