Ch. 201How Had the Senju Been Reduced to a Sole Survivor?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Danzou dies, and Azure Dragon Mengzhang returns.
- Mo Chen dispels his clone and reveals Danzou's corpse, Shisui's Kotoamatsukami, and Danzou's severed arm to Hashirama, Tobirama, and Mito.
- Hashirama, Tobirama, and Mito discuss Danzou's death and the Uchiha clan's actions.
- Mo Chen is revealed to be the sole remaining descendant of the Senju clan.
- Tsunade returns and expresses her intention to create a powerful clan with Mo Chen to stabilize the village and the Ninja World.
Character Developments
- Mo Chen: Proves himself capable and decisive by eliminating Danzou and the Root base. His status as the last Senju descendant is revealed.
- Hashirama: Realizes the consequences of his earlier decisions regarding clan integration and expresses regret.
- Tobirama: Admits his mistakes in choosing Danzou and the Uchiha clan's actions. He decides to step down as Hokage.
- Mito: Stands up for Mo Chen and ensures he is treated preferentially. She reveals the decline of the Senju clan.
- Tsunade: Returns and reveals her plan to create a powerful clan with Mo Chen to stabilize the village and the Ninja World.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of differing ideologies and lack of cooperation among village leaders.
- The decline of the Senju clan and the importance of bloodlines.
- The struggle between integration and assimilation in the village and the Ninja World.
Character Interactions
- Mo Chen and Mito: Mito expresses concern for Mo Chen's safety and ensures his preferential treatment.
- Hashirama and Tobirama: They discuss the situation, admit their mistakes, and decide to step down as Hokage.
- Tsunade and Mo Chen: Tsunade returns and hugs Mo Chen, revealing her plans for his future.
- The group (Hashirama, Tobirama, Mito, and later Tsunade): They discuss the Uchiha clan's actions, Danzou's death, and the future of the village.