Ch. 241Landing (17)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Konoha's attempts to recreate Hashirama Senju's Wood Release through cell transplants failed, resulting in many deaths and the technique being banned.
- Orochimaru secretly continued the experiments, abducting ninja and infants, and injecting them with Hashirama's cells. Only one infant, Yamato, survived and gained Wood Release.
- Orochimaru mastered perfect cloning and created artificial humans like Mitsuki, but he preferred artificial human technology over cloning.
- Zetsu, a member of Akatsuki, is introduced. He's a Wood Release user created by Madara using Hashirama's cells.
- Obito Uchiha, now Tobi, is revealed to have survived the Kannabi Bridge incident and been revived using Hashirama's cells, gaining Wood Release and enhanced regenerative abilities.
Character Developments
- Orochimaru's obsession with forbidden experiments and biotechnology is further emphasized.
- Obito's survival and transformation are revealed, showing his dedication to Madara's will and the power of Hashirama's cells.
Significant Themes
- The pursuit of power and knowledge at any cost, as seen in Orochimaru's experiments.
- The consequences of forbidden techniques and the price paid for using them.
- The legacy of Hashirama Senju's power and the desire to recreate it.
Character Interactions
- Orochimaru and Danzō's secret collaboration on the Hashirama Cell transplant project.
- Orochimaru's relationship with his artificial son, Mitsuki.
- Obito's past with Kakashi and Rin, and his current role as Tobi in Akatsuki.
Kekkei Genkai Summary
- Scorch Release: Fire + Wind, creating high-temperature gas. Representatives: Pakura, Naruto, Sasuke.
- Boil Release: Fire + Water, creating boiling, high-temperature gas. Representatives: Kokuō, Naruto, Mei Terumī.
- Lava Release: Fire + Earth, producing lava and volcanic bombs. Representatives: Son Gokū, Naruto, Rōshi.
- Magnet Release: Wind + Earth, controlling metal through magnetic force. Representatives: Shukaku, Naruto, Third Kazekage.
- Ice Release: Wind + Water, creating ice for offense and defense. Representatives: Yuki Clan, Kahyo, Hakuhyō.
- Explosion Release: Fire + Lightning, creating violent explosions. Representatives: Gari, Deidara.
- Storm Release: Lightning + Water, firing lasers with flexible attack methods. Representatives: Darui, Hiruko.
- Wood Release: Earth + Water, transforming chakra into a source of life. Representatives: Ten-Tails, Hashirama, Zetsu.
- Scorch Release (alternate): Earth + Water, creating highly corrosive viscous liquid. Representatives: Mei Terumī, Boro, Saiken.
- Crystal Release: Wind + Ice, creating crystals for offense and defense. Representative: Guren.
- Steel Release: Earth + Water, hardening skin for enhanced defense. Representatives: Hiruko, Golden Metoro.
- Transparent Release: Wind + Water, granting invisibility. Representative: Hayate Gekkō.
- Dark Release: Lightning + Fire, absorbing chakra and strengthening chakra perception. Representatives: Hiruko, Chūkichi.
- Swift Release: Wind + Water, granting high-speed movement. Representative: Hiruko.
- Typhoon Release: Wind + Lightning, creating typhoons to attack enemies. Representative: Fūshin.
- Mud Release: Water + Earth, creating mud for attacks and restraint. Representative: Ameyuki.
- Byakugan: Constitution-type Kekkei Genkai, providing 360-degree vision and seeing through objects. Representatives: Otsutsuki Clan, Hyuga Clan, Himawari.
- Sharingan: Constitution-type Kekkei Genkai, granting various visual and chakra-related abilities. Representatives: Uchiha Clan, Hagoromo, Indra.
- Rinnegan: Constitution-type Kekkei Genkai, granting powerful chakra manipulation and other abilities. Representatives: Hagoromo, Momoshiki, Madara, Sasuke.
- Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan: Kekkei Mōra, absorbing chakra and using powerful techniques. Representatives: Kaguya, Madara (after absorbing God Tree).
- Tenseigan: Kekkei Mōra, using chakra to create images and manipulate reality. Representative: Otsutsuki Toneri.
- Red Eye: Byakugan's nemesis