Ch. 201Absorbing the Ten-Tails
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Ten-Tails' body collapses, forcing everyone to jump off.
- Naruto is severely drained by the Wood Dragon and falls unconscious.
- Obito and the Fourth Hokage leave the Ten-Tails' body.
- Orochimaru and Feng Yao jump off together, greeted by Tayuya.
- After absorbing the Ten-Tails, Feng Ling appears, having undergone significant changes in appearance and power.
- Madara realizes the absorbed Ten-Tails is not Feng Yao but a clone.
- Feng Yao recovers and kills Black Zetsu using Yin-Yang Release.
- Madara attempts to escape but is stopped by Feng Ling's barrier.
- Feng Yao reclaims all his sealed powers and prepares to fight Madara.
Character Developments
- Feng Yao: Absorbs the Ten-Tails, becomes its jinchuriki, and regains all his sealed powers. His confidence in defeating Madara grows.
- Madara: Realizes the situation is lost but remains determined to fight. He attempts to escape but is trapped by Feng Ling's barrier.
- Naruto: Is severely drained by the Wood Dragon and falls unconscious.
Significant Themes
- Power and its consequences: Feng Ling struggles to control the Ten-Tails' power, highlighting the dangers of immense power.
- Identity and deception: Madara is deceived by Feng Yao's clone, showcasing the theme of identity and deception in the series.
- Determination and resilience: Both Feng Yao and Madara display unyielding determination in the face of adversity.
Character Interactions
- Feng Yao and Feng Ling: They work together, with Feng Ling providing support and Feng Yao preparing to face Madara.
- Madara and Feng Yao: Their conflict comes to a head as Madara attempts to escape and Feng Yao prepares to fight him with all his strength.
- Orochimaru and Feng Yao: Orochimaru supports Feng Yao, jumping off the Ten-Tails with him and watching the events unfold.