Ch. 901Shadows in the Chaos
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Land of Water's history of chaos, from the Sage of Six Paths' sons' conflict to the Warring States Period.
- Migration to the Land of Water, leading to resource conflicts and war among great clans.
- Formation of Kirigakure by the First Mizukage, Byakuren, and subsequent internal chaos.
- Death of the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu, and the power struggle for the Third Mizukage position.
- Assassination of Jinin Akebino by the Yuki Clan, and the loss of one of the Seven Swords, Kabutowari.
- Akatsuki's secret infiltration and expansion of influence within Kirigakure.
Character Developments
- None of the main characters (Shin, Hyuga Tamamo, Akabane Koromo) are physically present in this chapter, but their actions and influence are discussed.
Significant Themes
- Chaos and power struggles within Kirigakure and the Land of Water.
- Akatsuki's hidden influence and manipulation of events.
- The consequences of the death of a leader and the struggle for succession.
Character Interactions
- Shin observes Hyuga Tamamo's operations within Kirigakure from Akatsuki's main base in the Land of Fire.
- Shin jokes about Hyuga Tamamo potentially becoming the Third Mizukage, to which she seriously considers the idea.