Ch. 321Time Attribute Crystal
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kimura Takuya discovers that the dim-witted dragon soul he encountered is an artificial intelligence from the Dragon Vein Sphere, which he names 'Little Dragon Bar'.
- He finds that Little Dragon Bar is a dragon soul, not an artificial intelligence, and releases it into the Kamui Dimension.
- Kimura Takuya extracts the Divine Dragon bloodline from Ryushiki's body, leaving behind a single drop of dragon blood.
- He discovers a Time Attribute Crystal in Ryushiki's chest, which Little Dragon Bar enters and refuses to leave.
- Kimura Takuya realizes that the Time Attribute Crystal is the core of the Dragon Vein Sphere and decides to seal the newly formed dragon vein of reality inside it.
- He refines Ryushiki into a Human Pill for Kaguya and returns to the Ninja World with her.
Character Developments
- Kimura Takuya: Realizes the true nature of Little Dragon Bar and understands the significance of the Time Attribute Crystal. He also demonstrates his ability to separate and extract bloodlines.
- Little Dragon Bar: Revealed to be a dragon soul, not an artificial intelligence. It enters the Time Attribute Crystal and refuses to leave.
- Kaguya: Absorbs Ryushiki's leaked energy and is given Ryushiki's Human Pill to devour.
Significant Themes
- The nature of reality and the Dragon Vein Sphere's role in it.
- Kimura Takuya's acceptance and understanding of the world's mechanics.
- The power of bloodlines and the Otsutsuki clan's hierarchy.
Character Interactions
- Kimura Takuya and Little Dragon Bar: Kimura Takuya releases and later recaptures Little Dragon Bar, eventually understanding its true nature.
- Kimura Takuya and Kaguya: They work together to absorb Ryushiki's energy and bloodline, and Kaguya is given Ryushiki's Human Pill.
- Kimura Takuya and Ryushiki: Kimura Takuya extracts the Divine Dragon bloodline and the Time Attribute Crystal from Ryushiki's body.