Explosive Reunion: Denji's Ultimate Nemesis Returns in Chainsaw Man Chapter 144
Chainsaw Man chapter 144 shocks fans with the unexpected comeback of Katana Man, now a member of Public Safety Division 7 The iconic character's return adds an exciting twist to Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga
Chainsaw Man chapter 144 marked the return of Katana Man, one of the series' most memorable characters from the first part. In the initial chapters, Katana Man held a strong grudge against Denji, and it seems that his animosity towards the Chainsaw Devil hybrid has not diminished. Katana Man was last seen during the Katana Man Arc of the Public Safety Saga, where Denji managed to defeat him. At that time, Denji intended to hand him over to the police. However, due to Katana Man's involvement in Himeno's death, Denji could not let him off the hook without seeking vengeance. Consequently, both Denji and Aki decided to take turns delivering painful blows to his sensitive area.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Chainsaw Man manga.
Katana Man returns in Chainsaw Man chapter 144 as part of the Public Safety Division 7, surprising fans
In the initial chapters of the manga, Denji tragically ended the life of Katana Man's grandfather, who happened to be a ruthless debt collector. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance, the formidable fusion of the weapon devil hybrid and Sawatari Akane joined forces to eliminate Denji. However, their sinister plans were thwarted when Chainsaw Man emerged triumphant, vanquishing his adversaries. Surprisingly, the fallen adversary resurfaced later on as one of Makima's manipulated pawns during the Control Devil Arc.
Katana Man had disappeared from the manga until his reappearance in Chainsaw Man chapter 144. Currently a member of the Public Safety Division 7, he successfully infiltrated the Chainsaw Man Church and defeated the Justice Devil hybrid. Interestingly, despite Denji defeating Katana Man years ago, the hybrid continues to hold a strong grudge against him. Fans welcomed Katana Man's return, as he was deemed one of the most eccentric characters in part 1. Although he was responsible for Himeno's death, his motivations for pursuing Denji were seen as justifiable by numerous fans.
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In Chainsaw Man chapter 144, the context implies that Katana Man possibly joined the Public Safety with the intention of pursuing Chainsaw Man and the Chainsaw Man Church. Fans found it amusing because, unaware to Katana Man, Denji could no longer transform into Chainsaw Man in order to protect Nayuta. However, if Katana Man was aware of Denji's situation with Yoshida, it would mean that despite his hatred for Denji, he chose to assist him by eliminating the imposter Chainsaw Man and the Chainsaw Man Church.
He may have engaged in this action with the aim of confronting the imposter Chainsaw Man, seeking a measure of satisfaction for his desire for revenge. Alternatively, Katana Man might be preparing himself for a potential encounter with the authentic Chainsaw Man at some point in the future.
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Fans were delighted by the display of Katana Man's animosity towards Denji in Chainsaw Man chapter 144. Despite aiding the Chainsaw Devil hybrid, he couldn't resist taking shots at his nemesis. Nevertheless, fans were relieved that he had returned and were eager for Reze to join him as one of the characters making a comeback from the manga's first part.
Meanwhile, numerous fans were eagerly anticipating a showdown between Katana Man and either the imposter Chainsaw Man or Sword Man. Considering the possibility of Chainsaw Man battling his counterfeit counterpart, it seemed plausible for Katana Man to clash with Sword Man.
Many fans were convinced that Sword Man was merely a duplicate of Katana Man. Consequently, Katana Man's reappearance in chapter 144 of Chainsaw Man might be a deliberate move by Tatsuki Fujimoto to build up anticipation for a showdown between the two. Considering this, fans eagerly desired to witness the Katana Devil hybrid annihilating Miri Sugo.
