Ch. 281Mere Sand
Key Plot Points and Events
- Madara Uchiha appears on the battlefield, easily overpowering the Shinobi Allied Forces.
- Ōnoki, the Tsuchikage, uses Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique against Madara, but it has little effect.
- Madara retaliates with Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame, which the Allied Forces barely manage to block with Water Style ninjutsu.
- Madara's chakra fluctuations are detected at the Command Headquarters, and the First Division is dispatched to support the Second Division.
Character Developments
- Madara Uchiha: Shows immense power and disdain for the current generation of shinobi, viewing them as mere "brats."
- Ōnoki: Despite fear, he stands up to Madara and uses his strongest technique, but it proves ineffective.
Significant Themes
- The power gap between the current shinobi and the legendary figures of the past.
- The struggle against overwhelming odds and the resilience of the Allied Forces.
Character Interactions
- Madara Uchiha vs. Shinobi Allied Forces: Madara easily overpowers the Allied Forces, showing his immense strength and disdain for them.
- Ōnoki vs. Madara Uchiha: Ōnoki uses his strongest technique against Madara, but it has little effect, highlighting the power gap between them.
- A (Fourth Raikage) and Tsunade: They discuss the situation at the Command Headquarters, with Tsunade considering engaging Madara directly.