Sorcery Unleashed: Witness Chihiro's Extraordinary Powers as He Rescues Char from the Clutches of a Mysterious Sorcerer in Kagurabachi Chapter 4

In an impressive follow-up to last week's thrilling chapter, Kagurabachi chapter 4 delivers an enthralling showdown between Chihiro Rokuhira and the enigmatic sorcerer. Not only does this chapter showcase a captivating battle, but it also unveils crucial details about the series' sorcery power system and its connection to an individual's life energy.

Building upon the captivating narrative of the previous chapter, Kagurabachi masterfully sets the stage for the manga's first true one-on-one battle while introducing two intriguing characters, Hinao and Char. It is unveiled that Char was a firsthand witness to the theft of one of the blades, adding another layer of mystery and intrigue to the story.

Towards the end of the chapter, she was captured by the unnamed sorcerer, prompting Chihiro to unsheath his blade and take his battle stance.

Kagurabachi chapter 4 highlights: Chihiro defeats the sorcerer and saves the little eyewitness

A fan's reaction to the latest installment of Kagurabachi (Image via X/Twitter)

Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump issue 45, released on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 12 am JST, treated fans to the long-awaited Kagurabachi chapter 4. Titled "Sorcery and the Enchanted Blade," the chapter kicked off with Chihiro assuming his battle stance as he prepared to confront the mysterious sorcerer without a name.

He aimed to uncover any link between the sorcerer and the mystical blade while also rescuing Char. Ultimately, he drew his Katana and recited the incantation "Enten," using the power of "Kuro" (Black) to sever the sorcery's hold and liberate Char from the sorcerer's grasp.

Subsequently, Chihiro contacted Shiba, who swiftly appeared through his teleportation sorcery and whisked Char away to a secure location inside a vehicle. The young girl was astounded by Shiba's sorcery and pondered the possibility of acquiring the same abilities. Shiba informed Char that she could indeed acquire these skills if she dedicated herself tirelessly.

Chihiro is depicted in this image from Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha in the chapter.

In Kagurabachi chapter 4, the secret behind the sorcery powers is revealed. It turns out that sorcery relies on spirit energy, also known as the life force. This spirit energy resides dormant in every individual, including Char.

Returning to the action, the enigmatic sorcerer demands that the protagonist surrender the young girl, but Chihiro firmly declines, asserting his own priorities. As he prepares to engage in battle once more, a black goldfish named Kuro materializes behind him, leaving Char bewildered.

Shiba proceeds to clarify that the enchanted Katana enhances an individual's spiritual energy, intensifying it to a level that surpasses the human body's capacity to contain.

Once this spirit energy is revealed, it assumes a unique form for each individual. Consequently, Chihiro's goldfish manifested as an immense accumulation of energy that far surpassed what a sorcerer could gather single-handedly.

Chihiro launches an assault on the sorcerer (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

In Chapter 4 of Kagurabachi, the focus shifted to the intense battle between Chihiro and the enigmatic sorcerer. Recognizing a stark difference between them, the sorcerer observed that Chihiro's abilities relied on harnessing spirit energy directly, unlike himself who created objects using this energy externally.

Acknowledging this disparity, the sorcerer revealed that encountering an enchanted Katana was a rarity for him, marking his first encounter with such a formidable weapon. Undeterred, Chihiro swiftly launched himself into the attack, firing off a series of questions even as he charged towards his opponent.

However, the enigmatic magician retaliated by employing his enigmatic daruma dolls, triggering powerful explosions. Sensing the presence of the young girl, Char, nearby, the sorcerer callously taunted her about her mother's tragic demise, insinuating that she perished in vain while attempting to protect her daughter. His sinister intent was to compel Char to witness yet another individual's fatal descent in exchange for her own salvation.

The sorcerer hurled a cluster of explosive objects resembling daruma dolls at Chihiro, only to be met with a swift retaliation. Chihiro showcased a newfound sorcery skill known as Aka (Red), summoning a stunning red goldfish that materialized behind her, fooling the sorcerer into thinking his assault had been thwarted.

To his astonishment, the sorcerer discovered that the protagonist's dark-haired blade possessed a multitude of abilities. In chapter 4 of Kagurabachi, Chihiro dashed towards her foe with incredible speed, employing the power of Black.

Anticipating an imminent flying slash, the sorcerer strategically rolled daruma dolls in front of Chihiro's feet. In a swift motion, Chihiro skillfully leaped above, evading the attack.

However, unbeknownst to him, this maneuver was part of the sorcerer's plan. Seizing the opportunity, the sorcerer swiftly positioned himself behind Chihiro and conjured daruma-doll-like entities to unleash a powerful blast. Undeterred, Chihiro nonchalantly tilted his blade backward and chanted the words, "Red: Invisible."

Chihiro unleashes the absorbed power, releasing its immense energy (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

Evidently, the crimson force possessed not only defensive capabilities, but also the ability to assimilate the powers of adversaries and take control. Moving on to chapter 4 of Kagurabachi, Chihiro diligently visits Char to ensure her well-being.

The protagonist discovered that his personal objectives coincided with those of the young girl. Recognizing their shared interests, Chihiro made the decision to safeguard Char.

Immediately thereafter, he returned to the defeated sorcerer, inquiring about his superior and the nature of his association with the child. Additionally, he sought information regarding the whereabouts of the mystical blade known as Cloud Gouger.

Kagurabachi chapter 4 analysis

A reaction from a fan (Image via X/Twitter)

Chapter 4 of Kagurabachi concluded the intense battle between Chihiro and the enigmatic sorcerer, delivering an intriguing outcome. Despite its lopsided nature, the chapter shed light on Chihiro's enchanted sword and provided valuable insights into the realm of sorcery.

Remarkably, it seems that anyone has the potential to harness their spiritual energy and unlock sorcery abilities. Nevertheless, the possession of an enchanted blade can significantly enhance this power, granting the wielder unprecedented levels of strength.

Chihiro is depicted in the manga (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha). Moreover, the chapter introduced Chihiro's novel skill named Red, enabling the main character to assimilate the adversary's assaults and gain control over them.

Chihiro's prowess lies in his ability to harness his opponent's attacks against them, thereby heightening his own strength. This potent technique distinguishes him from the average sorcerer, solidifying his superiority.

In an intriguing twist, fans can trace the early indication of Chihiro's Red and Black powers to a foreshadowing moment in the very first chapter. It is when Kunishige Rokuhura introduces three goldfish into his home, as pointed out by Takeru Hokazono.

According to him, the red goldfish "attracted good fortune", while the black one "wards off evil".

The foreshadowing in chapter 1 (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

In a similar fashion, Chihiro deploys Kuro (Black) to execute a devastating long-range slash attack on his adversaries, whereas his Aka (Red) possesses the remarkable ability to assimilate and neutralize powers, bestowing "good fortune" upon him. The demonstration of Chihiro's Red power serves as an additional validation of this foreshadowing.

Although the specific function of Chihiro's Nishiki (observed in the first chapter) remains uncertain, it likely shares a connection with the vibrant, multi-colored fish.

Finally, the fourth chapter of Kagurabachi also unveiled the identity of the Katana observed by Char, which is called Cloud Gouger. All in all, this latest installment excellently established the background of the characters' abilities and showcased the protagonist's distinctive skills. Stay updated on further anime news and manga releases as we move forward into 2023.