Ch. 101Great Melee at Rock-Iron Gorge (Part Two)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Senju Butsuma uses Deep Forest Emergence, creating a vast forest that absorbs and counters the four-clan allied army's metal storm attack.
- The four-clan allied army struggles against the forest's strangling vines and giant trees, suffering heavy losses.
- Night Moon Shou, Hagoromo Jueying, and Toroi Iron Wolf order a retreat, using various ninjutsu to break through the seven-clan allied army's defenses.
- The seven-clan allied army decides not to pursue, focusing on treating the wounded and reinforcing their defensive line.
Character Developments
- Senju Butsuma demonstrates the immense power of his Wood Release, but it drains his chakra and life force significantly.
- Night Moon Shou, Hagoromo Jueying, and Toroi Iron Wolf show strategic thinking and adaptability in ordering a retreat.
- Kurama Huanxin attempts a genjutsu attack on Senju Butsuma but fails, highlighting the defensive capabilities of Wood Release.
Significant Themes
- The power and cost of powerful ninjutsu.
- Strategic decision-making in battle.
- The defensive strength of the Senju Clan's Wood Release.
Character Interactions
- Senju Butsuma and Uzumaki Ashina: Ashina supports Butsuma and encourages him to take a soldier pill.
- Night Moon Shou, Hagoromo Jueying, and Toroi Iron Wolf: They work together to order a retreat and coordinate their ninjutsu to break through the enemy lines.
- Kurama Huanxin and Senju Butsuma: Kurama attempts a genjutsu attack on Butsuma, but it's defended against by Butsuma's Wood Release.