Ch. 761Tears of the Era
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hashirama delegates more Hokage duties to Tobirama, spending more time with his family.
- Uchiha clan's status declines post-Valley of the End; Hashirama gives them a senior elder's seat but suppresses their influence.
- Konoha's first academy-trained ninja graduate and receive Genin rank.
- Konoha assists in establishing Kusagakure and helps other nations form villages, restore diplomacy, and develop Jinchuriki.
- All other First Kages die, making Hashirama the only surviving one.
- In Konoha's tenth year, Hashirama falls ill and doesn't recover, despite medical ninja's efforts.
Character Developments
- Hashirama: Retreats from Hokage duties to spend time with family, but his health declines.
- Tobirama: Takes over Hokage duties, handles Uchiha clan carefully, and expands Konoha's influence.
- Uchiha Yutaka: Given a senior elder's seat but has limited influence.
- Suiling (Hashirama's wife): Cares for Hashirama attentively during his illness.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and political maneuvering (Uchiha clan's decline, Tobirama's handling of Hokage duties).
- Family and personal time (Hashirama's decision to spend more time with his family).
- Expansion and diplomacy (Konoha's assistance in establishing villages and restoring relations).
Character Interactions
- Hashirama and Tobirama: Tobirama respects Hashirama's wishes but takes charge when Hashirama falls ill.
- Hashirama and Suiling: They grow closer as Hashirama spends more time with her and their son.
- Tobirama and Uchiha Yutaka: Tobirama suppresses Uchiha's influence, but they maintain a fragile peace.