Ch. 361Tengai Shinsei
Key Plot Points and Events
- Madara Uchiha revives and reveals his immense power, summoning a giant Susanoo and attempting to destroy the Allied Shinobi Forces with a meteor strike (Tengai Shinsei).
- Nagato, now in the form of the Six Paths, uses his Rinnegan to stop and reverse the meteor's descent.
- Madara summons a second, larger meteor, which Nagato also manages to stop and send back into space.
- Madara summons a third meteor, but before he can complete the jutsu, Ōnoki uses his Dust Release to destroy Madara's Susanoo and disrupt the jutsu.
- Madara becomes enraged and attempts to kill Ōnoki with a powerful Fire Style jutsu.
Character Developments
- Madara Uchiha: Shows his immense power and confidence, but underestimates his opponents, leading to a setback.
- Nagato (Six Paths): Demonstrates incredible control over the Rinnegan, stopping and reversing two massive meteors.
- Ōnoki: Proves himself to be a formidable opponent, using his Dust Release to destroy Madara's Susanoo and disrupt Tengai Shinsei.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and underestimation: Madara's overconfidence leads him to underestimate his opponents, resulting in a setback.
- The power of nature and natural disasters: Madara uses his Rinnegan to manipulate gravity and summon meteors, while Nagato uses his to stop and reverse them.
- The consequences of one's actions: Madara's attempt to destroy the Allied Shinobi Forces leads to the deaths of many ninja and the destruction of the Fourth Division.
Character Interactions
- Madara Uchiha vs. Nagato (Six Paths): Madara is impressed by Nagato's Rinnegan mastery but still intends to reclaim the eyes for himself.
- Madara Uchiha vs. Ōnoki: Madara underestimates Ōnoki, leading to a setback in his plan to destroy the Allied Shinobi Forces.
- Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha vs. Madara Uchiha: The brothers attempt to stop Madara's jutsu but are repeatedly thwarted by his Wood Dragons.