Ch. 341Smuggling
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hanyu discusses the invasion operation with Tsunade but decides not to explain it to Jiraiya and Orochimaru, as they will eventually understand.
- Hanyu and Tsunade take a brief stroll before she rests in his spacious tent.
- The next day, Hanyu sends a slug with a message to Uchiha Xushan in Mist Village two hours before the operation.
- The special operations squad assembles at night, and Hanyu reveals they will use a slug for transportation to Mist Village.
- The squad members are enveloped by the slug, causing discomfort due to darkness and sliminess.
Character Developments
- Hanyu shows pragmatism and indifference towards Jiraiya and Orochimaru's feelings about the operation.
- Tsunade is shown to be understanding and accepting of Hanyu's decisions.
- Hanyu demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in using a slug for transportation.
- The squad members, particularly Jiraiya, show discomfort and confusion about the transportation method.
Significant Themes
- Pragmatism vs. Emotional Sensitivity: Hanyu's indifference towards Jiraiya and Orochimaru's feelings contrasts with their presumed sensitivity.
- Strategic Thinking: Hanyu's use of a slug for transportation highlights his strategic and resourceful nature.
- Discomfort and Endurance: The squad members' experience inside the slug emphasizes the theme of endurance, a crucial aspect of shinobi life.
Character Interactions
- Hanyu and Tsunade: They have a calm and understanding relationship, with Tsunade accepting Hanyu's decisions.
- Hanyu and the Squad: Hanyu shows indifference towards Jiraiya and Orochimaru's feelings but is pragmatic and commanding in his decisions.
- The Squad Members: They show discomfort and confusion about the transportation method, highlighting their shared experience of unease.