Ch. 121The People of This Era Were So Enthusiastic, He Was a Little Unused to It
Key Plot Points and Events
- A Xing (disguised as Captain America) defeats Zero-Tails, an artificial tailed beast, by draining its energy source (negative emotions from humans) and destroying it with a powerful palm technique.
- The five leaders of The Hand, who were kept inside Zero-Tails to provide negative emotions, are rescued but left in a vegetative state.
- News outlets report Captain America's return, and the government tries to capitalize on his heroism to boost public morale.
Character Developments
- A Xing: He demonstrates his immense power and mercy, using his Buddhist palm techniques to defeat Zero-Tails without causing unnecessary harm.
- Captain America (Steve Rogers): Although he didn't fight Zero-Tails, he is thrust into the limelight and struggles to adapt to the overwhelming enthusiasm of the public and the government's attempts to use him for propaganda.
Significant Themes
- Power and Control: A Xing's power allows him to control the situation and defeat Zero-Tails, while the government tries to control the narrative and use Captain America for their own purposes.
- Mercy and Indifference: A Xing shows mercy by not killing the five leaders of The Hand and by controlling his power to avoid causing more harm than necessary.
Character Interactions
- A Xing vs. Zero-Tails: Their interaction highlights A Xing's power and mercy, as he defeats Zero-Tails without causing excessive destruction.
- Captain America vs. The Public and Government: Captain America struggles to adapt to the overwhelming attention and the government's attempts to use him for their own purposes.