Ch. 201The God You Worship Is a Parasite I Raised
Key Plot Points and Events
- An anomaly at Naka River Shrine persists for seven days, then forms a complex array that merges into earth veins.
- Chiyo Saori reports to Uchiha Xuan that the Empire's Sacred Scions are dreaming collectively of a coronation ritual, with Uchiha Xuan's genetic embryo as the core.
- Uchiha Xuan activates "Myriad Phenomena Return to the Void: Echo," using the children's dreams to refine energy for his genetic embryo.
- The infant No. 07's Sharingan develops, and the seven crystallized eyeballs in the Mariana Trench react, attempting to reclaim their inheritance.
- Uchiha Xuan reverses the energy flow and activates a gene lock, tricking the consciousness into believing his embryo is Kaguya's true body.
- The next morning, Uchiha Xuan's right arm shows ancient runes spreading towards his chest, and the stone stele at Naka River Shrine displays the words "Father... worship..."
Character Developments
- Uchiha Xuan: He is manipulating the children's dreams to refine energy for his genetic embryo, showing his ruthlessness and ambition to become a god.
- Chiyo Saori: She reports to Uchiha Xuan about the dream anomalies and detects the abnormal energy flow, displaying her loyalty and analytical skills.
- Infant No. 07: His Sharingan develops, and he speaks in a dreamlike state, hinting at his potential connection to the seven crystallized eyeballs.
Significant Themes
- Ambition and the cost of power: Uchiha Xuan's desire to become a god drives him to manipulate the children's dreams, highlighting the potential consequences of unchecked ambition.
- Manipulation and control: Uchiha Xuan's actions demonstrate his ability to manipulate and control others for his gain, raising questions about the ethics of such power dynamics.
- The nature of godhood: The chapter explores the idea of godhood through Kaguya Otsutsuki's lingering consciousness and Uchiha Xuan's pursuit of it, touching on themes of creation, worship, and the divine.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Xuan and Chiyo Saori: Their interaction shows Uchiha Xuan's absolute authority and Chiyo Saori's loyalty and analytical skills, as well as her concern for Uchiha Xuan's safety.
- Uchiha Xuan and the infant No. 07: Though they do not interact directly, Uchiha Xuan's manipulation of the infant's dreams and the infant's connection to the seven crystallized eyeballs create a tense and unsettling dynamic between them.
- The infant No. 07 and the seven crystallized eyeballs: Their connection, though not fully understood, hints at a shared history and potential future conflict.