Ch. 201Orochimaru Studies the Sword of Totsuka
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hyuga Shin reunites with old acquaintances (Ino-Shika-Cho trio and Nawaki) at a barbecue restaurant.
- They discuss Hyuga Shin's past and his reasons for becoming a rogue ninja.
- Hyuga Shin returns to his shop, where he chats with Snow Princess while basking in the sun.
- Sarutobi Hiruzen gives Orochimaru the Ama-no-Murakumo Sword to study and mass-produce.
- Orochimaru is curious about the sword and eager to study it, secretly envying Hyuga Shin's strength.
- Orochimaru uses the Shadow Clone Jutsu, and an Anbu ninja follows his shadow clone.
Character Developments
- Hyuga Shin remains calm and collected, showing no signs of drunkenness despite heavy drinking.
- Orochimaru's curiosity and envy of Hyuga Shin's strength are revealed.
- Sarutobi Hiruzen trusts Orochimaru with studying the Ama-no-Murakumo Sword, showing confidence in his disciple's abilities.
Significant Themes
- The power of Hyuga Shin's sword and eyes, and the envy it inspires in others.
- The trust and confidence Sarutobi Hiruzen has in Orochimaru's abilities.
- The consequences of Orochimaru's curiosity and envy, hinted at by the Anbu ninja's surveillance.
Character Interactions
- Hyuga Shin interacts with his old acquaintances, revealing bits of his past.
- Sarutobi Hiruzen and Orochimaru discuss the Ama-no-Murakumo Sword, showcasing their teacher-student relationship.
- Orochimaru's shadow clone interacts with an Anbu ninja, hinting at potential conflict or surveillance.