Ch. 221The Vast Sea of Stars (Grand Finale)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Sou assembles the Shinobi Allied Forces to face the incoming Otsutsuki threat.
- The battle against the Otsutsuki takes place in another dimension, with Uchiha Sou facing Isshiki, Momoshiki, and Urashiki.
- Meanwhile, Obito and Madara Uchiha join forces with the Shinobi Allied Forces against Kirigakure and Akatsuki.
- After the battle, the Shinobi World unites under Konoha's leadership, with Uchiha Sou becoming the Fifth Hokage.
- Three years later, the Shinobi World maintains its alliance, with Konoha, Kirigakure, and Akatsuki still posing threats to each other.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Sou continues to grow stronger and becomes the most powerful being in the Shinobi World.
- Madara Uchiha and Obito temporarily set aside their differences to face the Otsutsuki threat.
- Naruto and Sasuke become jonin and lead patrol teams to protect the Shinobi World.
- Hashirama and Tobirama are assigned to liaise with the Shinobi World Alliance, with Hashirama growing discontent with his role.
Significant Themes
- The struggle for peace and the consequences of war.
- The power of unity and cooperation among the shinobi villages.
- The pursuit of knowledge and research, as seen in Uchiha Sou's dedication to understanding the Otsutsuki corpses.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Sou and Isshiki engage in a fierce battle, with Isshiki revealing his true power and Uchiha Sou struggling to keep up.
- Madara Uchiha and Obito temporarily cooperate, with Madara revealing his desire to create a peaceful world.
- Naruto and Sasuke continue to bicker, with Sasuke growing more irritated by Naruto's laziness.
- Hashirama and Tobirama argue over Hashirama's desire to visit Madara Uchiha in Kirigakure.