Ch. 441Two Coffins
Key Plot Points and Events
- Obito prepares to use his Rinnegan against Orochimaru, but Orochimaru summons an army of Kage-level corpses using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
- Orochimaru reveals that he wants to witness the Ten-Tails' revival and offers to cooperate with Obito.
- Obito and Orochimaru agree to work together to obtain the remaining Tailed Beasts (Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails) to revive the Ten-Tails.
- Orochimaru reveals that he has the corpses of Uchiha Madara and the Fifth Hokage, which he uses to convince Obito of his sincerity and gain his trust.
Character Developments
- Obito: Realizes Orochimaru's strength and agrees to cooperate with him to revive the Ten-Tails.
- Orochimaru: Shows his ambition and cunning by revealing his plans to Obito and using the corpses of powerful shinobi to gain Obito's trust.
- Madara and the Fifth Hokage: Their corpses are revealed to be in Orochimaru's possession, though the Fifth Hokage's is an empty shell.
Significant Themes
- Ambition and power: Both Obito and Orochimaru are driven by their desire for power and are willing to cooperate to achieve their goals.
- Trust and betrayal: The theme of trust and its fragility is explored, as Orochimaru uses the corpses of powerful shinobi to gain Obito's trust, while Obito remains wary of Orochimaru's true intentions.
Character Interactions
- Obito and Orochimaru: Their interaction is characterized by mutual wariness and a desire to use each other to achieve their goals. They agree to cooperate but remain cautious of each other's intentions.
- Orochimaru and Madara/Fifth Hokage: Orochimaru uses their corpses to manipulate Obito and gain his trust, showing his cunning and lack of respect for the powerful shinobi he once served.