Ch. 21Forbidden Jutsu— Izanagi
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ensei Uchiha struggles with the return of his memories from the Multiple Shadow Clone technique.
- Fugaku Uchiha initiates secret training in the forbidden jutsu Izanagi due to Shisui Uchiha's disappearance.
- Ensei Uchiha receives a piece of Mangekyo Sharingan flesh to cultivate.
- Itachi Uchiha approaches Ensei Uchiha to ask for help in rescuing Shisui Uchiha.
- Ensei Uchiha uses a genjutsu to make Itachi Uchiha experience the events of the anime, hoping to awaken his Mangekyo Sharingan.
- Ensei Uchiha learns Izanagi from Fugaku Uchiha and plans to learn more forbidden techniques.
Character Developments
- Ensei Uchiha: Struggles with the side effects of the Multiple Shadow Clone technique, becomes excited about cultivating a Mangekyo Sharingan, and disregards Itachi Uchiha's plea for help.
- Itachi Uchiha: Isolated within the clan due to his white eyes, seeks Ensei Uchiha's help to rescue Shisui Uchiha, and experiences a powerful genjutsu.
- Fugaku Uchiha: Promotes the learning of the forbidden jutsu Izanagi within the Uchiha clan, prioritizes Ensei Uchiha's safety and development.
Significant Themes
- Power and Ambition: The Uchiha clan's pursuit of power, even at the cost of empathy and morality.
- Forbidden Jutsu: The risks and consequences of using powerful, forbidden techniques.
- Isolation: Itachi Uchiha's isolation within the clan due to his unique perspective and experiences.
Character Interactions
- Ensei Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha: Ensei Uchiha dismisses Itachi Uchiha's plea for help and uses a genjutsu on him to awaken his Mangekyo Sharingan.
- Fugaku Uchiha and Ensei Uchiha: Fugaku Uchiha prioritizes Ensei Uchiha's development and teaches him Izanagi without much persuasion.