Ch. 381Preparations Before Releasing Kaguya
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Chen revives many influential figures, including the First, Second, and Fourth Hokages, to gain support and encourage contributions to Konoha.
- He announces a benefit allowing relatives of deceased ninjas to be revived if they make significant contributions to Konoha.
- The ninja world makes rapid progress in modernization over the next ten years.
- Uchiha Chen prepares to revive the Ten-Tails (Kaguya) and discusses the plan with Orochimaru.
- Orochimaru discovers anomalies in the growth of the Tailed Beast clones and suspects external interference.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Chen shows generosity and strategic thinking in reviving influential figures and announcing the benefit, demonstrating his political acumen.
- Orochimaru displays loyalty and concern for Uchiha Chen's well-being, showing a level of respect and fear of his power.
- Uchiha Chen's children, particularly his eldest daughter Meiling, receive his affection and attention.
Significant Themes
- Power and its consequences: Uchiha Chen's immense power allows him to revive the dead, but it also draws suspicion and potential threats.
- Trust and loyalty: Orochimaru's loyalty is tested when he discovers the anomalies in the Tailed Beasts, and he must decide whether to reveal his findings to Uchiha Chen.
- Ambition and its costs: Uchiha Chen's ambition to revive Kaguya may have unforeseen consequences, and his oversight in not noticing the interference with the Tailed Beasts highlights the potential dangers of his single-minded pursuit.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Chen and Orochimaru: Their interaction shows a complex dynamic between a powerful ruler and his loyal, albeit cautious, subordinate. Orochimaru is both respectful and fearful of Uchiha Chen's power but feels compelled to reveal his discoveries despite the potential risks.
- Uchiha Chen and his children: The brief mention of his eldest daughter, Meiling, highlights the affection and attention he gives to his children, suggesting a softer side to his otherwise dominant personality.