Ch. 61Ato at Full Power, a Hot-Blooded Battle!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ato faces Might Guy, who has opened the Gate of Death and transplanted the Hyuga clan's Byakugan.
- Guy learns Ato's Sky Dance Technique using his Byakugan's energy perception ability.
- Guy uses Night Guy, a powerful taijutsu move, but Ato blocks it and counters with his energy waves.
- Guy and Ato engage in a fierce, hour-long fist-to-fist battle, destroying much of Konoha.
- Danzo uses Izanagi to revive Guy, and they continue fighting.
- Ato, using only 30% of his strength, ultimately defeats Guy.
Character Developments
- Ato: Shows his Saiyan strength and battle prowess, growing more comfortable with instinctual combat.
- Might Guy: Pushes his limits, opening the Gate of Death and using the Byakugan, but ultimately succumbs to the burden on his body.
Significant Themes
- The power and limits of the human body, as seen through Guy's use of the Gate of Death and Byakugan.
- The exhilaration and growth that comes from intense, high-stakes battles, as experienced by Ato.
Character Interactions
- Ato vs. Might Guy: A prolonged, destructive battle that tests both fighters' limits and leads to Ato's growth in combat experience.
- Might Guy vs. Might Duy: Guy's father, Duy, assists him in the battle, but is ultimately defeated by Ato.
- Danzo's Izanagi: Danzo uses this powerful technique to revive Guy, extending the battle.