Ch. 421Future
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kazashiro uses a powerful Sage Mode technique to defeat Urashiki, who then uses a final, desperate attack (Heavenly Weeping Starfall). Sasuke intervenes with Amaterasu and Susanoo, while Kazashiro uses a giant Rasengan to counter Urashiki's attack, ultimately leading to Urashiki's death.
- Jiraiya arrives and later leaves to intercept Konoha's reinforcements. Sasuke erases Naruto and Jiraiya's memories of the event.
- Sasuke and Boruto prepare to return to their time using the Pear, but Boruto suddenly realizes the connection between Kazashiro and his teachers, Shimura and Kagura.
Character Developments
- Kazashiro demonstrates his power and control over Sage Mode, defeating Urashiki. He also shows knowledge of the future and Sasuke's past, indicating his understanding of the timeline.
- Urashiki, despite his power, is ultimately defeated by Kazashiro and Sasuke's combined efforts.
- Sasuke shows growth in his character, no longer as aloof as in the original work, and is more open to interacting with others.
- Boruto shows curiosity and intelligence, piecing together the connection between Kazashiro and his teachers.
Significant Themes
- Power and its consequences: Urashiki's power leads to his downfall, while Kazashiro's power allows him to defeat Urashiki but also raises questions about his involvement in the timeline.
- The future and its changes: The future depicted in this chapter differs from the original work, highlighting the potential for change and the impact of Kazashiro's actions.
- Memory and its manipulation: Sasuke's ability to erase memories raises questions about the ethics of altering people's pasts and the consequences of such actions.
Character Interactions
- Kazashiro and Urashiki: Their battle highlights Kazashiro's power and control over Sage Mode, as well as Urashiki's desperation and ultimate defeat.
- Sasuke and Kazashiro: Their interaction reveals Kazashiro's knowledge of the future and Sasuke's past, as well as Sasuke's curiosity about Kazashiro's involvement in the timeline.
- Boruto and Sasuke: Their interaction shows Boruto's intelligence and curiosity, as well as Sasuke's growth in his character, being more open to interacting with others.
- Jiraiya and Sasuke: Their interaction shows Jiraiya's confusion about the situation and Sasuke's indifference towards him.