Ch. 701Fortune, or Misfortune?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Danzō surprisingly supports Uchiha Yue's leadership in a mission to Sunagakure, shocking Koharu Utatane and Mitokado Homura.
- Danzō reveals that Uchiha Yue's past actions might be connected to the Third Kazekage's disappearance and Sunagakure's medicinal field attack.
- The Third Hokage rejects the idea of handing Uchiha Yue over to Sunagakure.
- Danzō suggests using Uchiha Yue as a card to avert danger from other ninja villages but expresses concern about Uchiha Yue becoming a threat to Konoha, likening him to Uchiha Madara.
- The Third Hokage decides Uchiha Yue should not stay with Minato Namikaze and suggests he guard another border of the Land of Fire.
- Danzō proposes sending Uchiha Yue to deal with Kirigakure ninja, using his title of Asura to intimidate them.
Character Developments
- Danzō shows unexpected support for Uchiha Yue, acknowledging his abilities and potential threat.
- The Third Hokage stands up for Uchiha Yue, emphasizing his loyalty to Konoha.
- Koharu Utatane and Mitokado Homura are initially skeptical of Uchiha Yue's capabilities but remain silent after Danzō's revelations.
- Danzō expresses concern about Uchiha Yue becoming a threat to Konoha, hinting at his manipulative nature.
Significant Themes
- Trust and loyalty among Konoha's higher-ups regarding Uchiha Yue.
- The potential threat posed by powerful ninja, as seen through the lens of Uchiha Madara and now Uchiha Yue.
- The use of intelligence and manipulation in political decision-making.
Character Interactions
- Danzō and the Third Hokage clash over Uchiha Yue's potential threat and how to handle him.
- Koharu Utatane and Mitokado Homura are initially skeptical of Uchiha Yue but remain silent after Danzō's revelations.
- Danzō and the Third Hokage discuss Uchiha Yue's future destination and role in Konoha's defense.