Ch. 201Heavenly Show Offers Advice! Prelude to Konoha's Split
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Tenshu, the true mastermind, plots to disrupt Konoha by advising Danzō to accelerate his plans against Hiruzen.
- Sai, under Uchiha Tenshu's control, becomes Danzō's disciple and provides him with strategic advice.
- Danzō decides to act swiftly to remove Hiruzen from the Hokage position before the Third Shinobi World War begins.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Tenshu: Revealed as the puppeteer manipulating events from afar, aiming to cause chaos in Konoha and buy time for his own plans.
- Sai: Proves his loyalty to Danzō, gaining his trust and becoming his disciple, while secretly serving Uchiha Tenshu.
- Danzō: Becomes more determined to remove Hiruzen as Hokage, showing impatience and eagerness to seize power.
Significant Themes
- Power struggle and ambition within Konoha.
- Manipulation and hidden influences behind the scenes.
- The looming threat of the Third Shinobi World War.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Tenshu and Sai: The mastermind and his pawn, communicating secretly to manipulate events in Konoha.
- Danzō and Sai: The teacher-student relationship develops, with Danzō relying on Sai's advice and Sai gaining Danzō's trust.
- Danzō and Hiruzen Sarutobi: The power struggle between the two intensifies, with Danzō growing more eager to remove Hiruzen from his position.