Ch. 121Nine-Tails: “Oh no, it’s one of the old man’s clansmen!”
Key Plot Points and Events
- Urashiki, an Otsutsuki clan member, arrives in Konoha seeking Naruto's chakra.
- He attacks Naruto, who is rushing to help the Barrier Team, using a fishing rod with a red hook.
- Naruto, with the Nine-Tails' help, enters Kurama Mode and uses a Multi-Shadow Clone Technique to overwhelm Urashiki.
- Future Sasuke arrives and closes Urashiki's escape portal using his Rinnegan.
- Urashiki decides to fight back, using his Paper Crane Body Flicker and Time Reversal abilities.
Character Developments
- Naruto gains access to Kurama Mode, allowing him to use the Nine-Tails' power more effectively.
- Urashiki reveals his true power and intentions, showing he's a formidable opponent.
- Future Sasuke demonstrates his strength and willingness to let the current era handle Urashiki.
Significant Themes
- The power of the Otsutsuki clan and their interest in the Tailed Beasts' chakra.
- The importance of teamwork and cooperation, as seen between Naruto and the Nine-Tails.
- The consequences of changing the future, hinted at by future Sasuke's inaction.
Character Interactions
- Naruto and the Nine-Tails work together, showing a new level of trust and cooperation between them.
- Future Sasuke and Urashiki have a tense standoff, with Sasuke choosing not to intervene directly.
- Urashiki's interactions with his targets reveal his arrogant and ruthless nature.