Unleashing Salvation: Shion's Epic Quest in Hell's Paradise

In Episode 12 of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku, the action intensifies as Tensen Mu Dan confronts Sagiri's group at the gates of Hо̄rai. Mu Dan impresses with his incredible strength, swiftly beheading Hо̄ko without even making physical contact. Although Hо̄ko is still alive, he is no match for Mu Dan, whom he sees as a god. As the encounter progresses, Sagiri, Senta, and Yuzuriha gain the upper hand against the Tensen by gradually understanding Tao.

However, despite their growing advantage and their realization that Sagiri's Tao is poisonous to the enemy, Mu Dan reveals a powerful trump card that shatters their hopes. Senta's sacrifice for Yuzuriha deals a severe blow to their morale. Just when all seems lost, Yamada Asaemon Shion steps in at the last moment. Will he be able to save the day?

The Key to Victory

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Currently, the survival of all individuals present relies solely on defeating Mu Dan or discovering a means of escape. The Kishikai State transformation yields an immense amount of power, with the objective of completely obliterating the adversary, rendering escape futile. Gabimaru managed to evade Kishikai State Zhu Jin only due to Mei's intervention, but Sagiri, Yuzuriha, and Shion lack such assistance against Mu Dan. Sagiri's Tao has exhibited adverse effects on Mu Dan, although the exact cause remains unknown, it appears to be directly linked to the elemental properties of Tao.

Shion's arrival significantly enhances combat support, but his vital contributions to the battle may not necessarily be through direct combat. His experience in battling a Tensen and ability to predict the opponent's next moves are valuable assets. To secure victory, the underdogs must harness a considerable amount of Tao from Sagiri, enhance her abilities, or find another combatant with a compatible Tao affinity. Thus far, Shion has successfully intercepted Mu Dan's lethal attack on Sagiri and Yuzuriha, indicating a potential affinity within him, although it would be unbelievably fortunate if Shion possessed the exact affinity required to defeat Mu Dan.

"Just More Flies"

Mu Dan possesses a Kishikai transformation that grants him the ability to use thorny vines to cause damage. Even the slightest scratch from these vines can trigger arborification in the target, as seen with Senta. Additionally, Mu Dan can summon minions to aid him in battle, further diminishing the impact of any numerical disadvantages. Notably, the presence of Shion on the battlefield necessitates the presence of Nurugai, which introduces a whole new realm of possibilities regarding their Tao elemental affinity and combat experience. Although Nurugai didn't directly fight Zhu Jin, the experience may have served as a catalyst for her introduction to Tao usage. Furthermore, Nurugai already had some familiarity with the concept due to Shion's explanation of "the waves," drawing upon the experiences of a deaf person in her village. While numbers alone may not ensure victory against a Tensen, the development of Tao as a concept in the story suggests that Shion bringing Nurugai could be a valuable addition in this particular situation. Therefore, any help available should be welcomed.

Extra-Sensory Perception

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Shion's loss of sight compelled him to enhance his other senses. Unintentionally, he also acquired the ability to sense Tao, which he refers to as "waves." Both Shion and Sagiri have distinct encounters with Tao due to their individual experiences. However, Sagiri's personality aligns exceptionally well with Tao acquisition and eventual mastery. On the other hand, Shion's unique circumstances demanded a certain level of understanding of Tao, even though he was unaware of it. If Shion indeed possesses a comparable level of Tao as Sagiri, his innate comprehension and heightened perception of Tao could determine the outcome.

Verdict?

In episode 12 of Hell's Paradise Jigokuraku, the Mu Dan Tao Cloak plays a crucial role. If Shion can successfully gather everyone together, they might be able to formulate a plan. Their chances of survival would greatly increase if Shion's Tao matches Sagiri's elemental affinity. However, if Shion's Tao is not the right type, it's unlikely that any of them will escape alive from Horai. The Kishikai State serves as the Tensen's final option in combat, surpassing their already formidable abilities and reaching a new level of power.

In response to the question that prompted this analysis of Sagiri and her team's situation, Shion's arrival could potentially be the pivotal change needed to shift the outcome of the battle. However, achieving this would require an extraordinary stroke of luck. At its most basic level, there is a 20% chance that Shion possesses the precise elemental affinity in his Tao that can counteract Mu Dan's abilities. Additionally, Shion would still be up against the formidable Kishikai State Tensen, regardless of his own Tao. The odds are small, but not impossible, that Yamada Asaemon Shion could assist Sagiri and Yuzuriha in reclaiming the advantage.