Ch. 1Blood Moon
Key Plot Points and Events
- Madara Uchiha stands victorious on the battlefield, having cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi to create a perfect, peaceful world.
- Black Zetsu, revealed to be an agent of Kaguya Otsutsuki, stabs Madara from behind, revealing that Madara was a pawn in Kaguya's plan for resurrection.
- Madara dies, but his obsession with the Uchiha Clan's greatness transforms into a white jade tomoe with his blood sealed inside, which is washed up on an island in the East Blue.
Character Developments
- Madara's true motivations and the extent of his deception are revealed. His obsession with the Uchiha Clan's greatness persists even after his death.
- Black Zetsu's true allegiance and role in Kaguya's plan are exposed.
Significant Themes
- Deception and manipulation: Madara's life is revealed to be a series of manipulations, and he himself was deceived by Black Zetsu.
- Obsession and its consequences: Madara's obsession with the Uchiha Clan's greatness drives his actions and ultimately leads to his downfall.
- The cyclical nature of power and ambition: Madara's ambition to create a perfect world mirrors Kaguya's original ambition, highlighting the recurring theme of power struggles and manipulation.
Character Interactions
- Madara and Black Zetsu: Their interaction reveals the truth about Madara's role in Kaguya's plan and sets the stage for Madara's death.
- Madara and the Uchiha Clan: Madara's final thoughts and actions highlight his lifelong dedication to the Uchiha Clan, even in death.
- Roy and the Tomoe: The boy Roy's interaction with the Tomoe sets the stage for potential future developments in the East Blue.