Ch. 41Obtaining the Sage Body and Sage Eye, Ato's Second Transformation!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ato trains in the Valley of the End, honing his skills and sensory abilities using the Mind's Eye of the Kagura.
- He successfully fuses Hashirama Senju's and Madara Uchiha's cells into his body, obtaining the Sage Body and Sage Eye.
- Ato demonstrates his new powers: Wood Release (True Several Thousand Hands) and Susanoo Saiyan Mode, increasing his battle power significantly.
Character Developments
- Ato's power and abilities grow exponentially with the fusion of Hashirama and Madara's cells.
- Ato's Research Shadow Clone expresses dissatisfaction with the workload, hinting at growing independence and personality.
Significant Themes
- The power of fusion and combination, as seen in Ato's cell fusion and the True Several Thousand Hands jutsu.
- The pursuit of strength and perfection, reflected in Ato's relentless training and desire for the strongest abilities.
Character Interactions
- Ato interacts with his Research Shadow Clone, showing a casual and somewhat dismissive attitude towards its complaints.
- Ato's new powers are not tested against any opponent in this chapter, but their sheer magnitude suggests they will be formidable in future confrontations.