Ch. 461The Ten-Tails' Terrifying Power
Key Plot Points and Events
- Madara and Hashirama confront each other, with Madara wanting to settle their rivalry once and for all, while Hashirama believes they should let the younger generation handle the Ten-Tails.
- The Ten-Tails, under Obito's control, unleashes its immense power, displaying the seven attributes of nature (wind, lightning, fire, earth, water, yin, and yang) within a hundred-meter radius.
- Madara sees through Obito's plan to become the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki, while Naruto, Tobirama, Sasuke, and Itachi express concern about the Ten-Tails' power.
- Hashirama and Madara decide to settle their personal grudge elsewhere, leaving the younger generation to deal with the Ten-Tails.
- Naruto tries to sense the Ten-Tails' power using Sage Mode but is overwhelmed by its immense chakra.
Character Developments
- Madara remains confident and disdainful, even in the face of the Ten-Tails' power, focusing on his rivalry with Hashirama.
- Hashirama shows concern for the younger generation and a willingness to let them handle the current crisis.
- Naruto gains a new understanding of the Ten-Tails' power and its chakra nature through Sage Mode.
Significant Themes
- The power of the Ten-Tails and its potential to overwhelm even the strongest ninja.
- The rivalry between Madara and Hashirama, and their desire to settle their personal feud.
- The responsibility of the older generation to let the younger generation handle current threats.
Character Interactions
- Madara and Hashirama's tense exchange, highlighting their long-standing rivalry.
- Naruto and the Nine-Tails' interaction, with the Nine-Tails trying to warn Naruto about the Ten-Tails' power.
- Sasuke and Itachi's serious discussion about the Ten-Tails' power, acknowledging its overwhelming nature.