Ch. 2661Uchiha Madara's Past
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Madara finds himself in the past, facing adult Senju Hashirama by a river outside Konoha.
- Madara and Hashirama, now enemies due to their clan's feud, engage in a fierce battle with their respective clansmen.
- Madara struggles to understand why they must fight, while Hashirama is determined to defeat him.
- Outside the Aureole, Joshua and his allies fight against Ouroboros apostles. Kevin Graham devises a plan to concentrate their forces and take down one apostle first.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Madara: Struggles with the inevitability of their conflict, seeking a reason for their enmity.
- Senju Hashirama: Shows unwavering determination to defeat Madara, revealing a maddening miasma in his eyes.
- Kevin Graham: Demonstrates strategic thinking and selflessness by volunteering to hold off apostles while Ries uses a powerful technique to restore his stamina and rage.
Significant Themes
- Inevitable conflict and destiny: Madara and Hashirama's friendship turns into a blood feud, reflecting the theme of inevitable conflict.
- Sacrifice for the greater good: Kevin and Ries' decision to hold off apostles to give their allies a chance to break through the Aureole.
Character Interactions
- Madara and Hashirama: Their interaction highlights their past friendship and current enmity, with Madara seeking understanding and Hashirama determined to defeat him.
- Kevin and Ries: They display camaraderie and selflessness, with Ries choosing to sacrifice herself first to give Kevin a better chance against the apostles.