Following the exciting events of the previous week, Kagurabachi chapter 15 delivered on the anticipation for Chihiro Rokuhira's new ability. Additionally, the chapter delved into Char's backstory, depicting the moment her mother aided her escape from Sojo's base. Filled with raw emotions, the chapter culminated in a tearful reunion between Chihiro and Char.
In the preceding chapter of Kagurabachi, Chihiro Rokuhira pushed the boundaries of his Enchanted Blade, Enten, to unveil a new dimension of its Kuro ability. Approaching the point of defeat, the protagonist heeded his father's advice and exceeded his limits by summoning a multitude of small black goldfish to defeat his adversaries.
Kagurabachi chapter 15: Flashbacks reveal Char's tragic past and how she escaped from Sojo for the first time
Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump #56 released Kagurabachi chapter 15 on December 25, 2023, at 12 am JST. The chapter "Food" opened with a flashback of Char and her mother sharing a tasty meal at home. Char's mother inquired about her wound, and the girl reassured her that it had already healed. However, her mother cautioned her to be careful and keep her instant healing abilities a secret, only sharing them with someone she trusted the most.
Kagurabachi chapter 15 then unveiled that Char's mother once demonstrated her abilities to the person she loved the most—her husband. However, the truth was so disturbing to him that he fled. Consequently, she didn't want her daughter to follow in her footsteps.
A panel from Kagurabachi chapter 15 (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)
When Char asked her mother if she was happy, her mother reassured her that she was the happiest person in the world because of her. Just then, someone arrived and rang the doorbell.
Moving on, Kagurabachi chapter 15 took us back to the battlefield, where Chihiro showcased Kuro: Scatter to defeat his enemies. It was revealed that his mini-Kuro attacks required the same amount of spiritual energy as a regular one but were not as strong.
In return, it allowed for more compact and rapid slashes. As such, Chihiro's Kuro Scatter was a school of tiny black goldfish that dealt a combination of 20 mini slashes instead of one. It was the ideal ability that Chihiro's instincts forced him to come up with, given his weak physical strength.
Chihiro's Kuro Scatter in Kagurabachi chapter 15 (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)
In a moment of intense focus, his natural skill with the blade heightened, enabling him to showcase Nishiki. The events that followed in Kagurabachi chapter 15 were utter chaos as he swiftly moved past the sorcerers, ending their lives in the process.
The chapter then shifted to a flashback, revealing Char and her mother imprisoned at Sojo's lab. The Mafia boss recounted the notorious tale of the Kyonagi Clan, detailing how the entire clan was wiped out after the war.
However, he received information that only one girl was able to escape, who happened to be Char's mother. After fleeing from her clan, she hid in society and secretly raised Char.
Genichi Sojo, as seen in the manga (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)
The Mafia boss cursed the little girl for being born into a hellish world. As the chapter returned to the present, a few researchers were gossiping about how Char's mother had helped her daughter escape in the past.
In Kagurabachi chapter 15, it was revealed that she stole the cell keys from a guard and killed several of them to secure an escape passage for her daughter. She later burned down the research equipment and perished in the process.
However, things didn't go as she expected because they reconstructed the equipment and discovered Char. The chapter then turned its attention to Chihiro annihilating multiple sorcerers stationed to protect Char's location.
The last two guards tried to resist, but they were quickly overpowered by Rokuhira. He effortlessly took them down while hidden in Nishiki. Overcoming the final obstacle, the sorcerer was at last reunited with the little girl.
Chihiro then produced a piece of bread and gave it to Char, who cried and wondered why it took the protagonist so long. The chapter concluded with a touching reunion between Chihiro and Char.
Keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of Kagurabachi, I am thrilled with the latest chapter's developments. Chihiro's new ability, Kuro Scatter, adds an exciting dimension to his fighting style, allowing him to unleash a barrage of mini-Kuro attacks that overwhelm his opponents. The chapter also delves deeper into Char's backstory, revealing the tragic events that led to her escape from Sojo's lab. The flashback scenes are emotionally charged and provide a deeper understanding of Char's character and motivations.
Overall, Kagurabachi chapter 15 is a satisfying read that keeps me eagerly anticipating the next installment. The combination of intense action, emotional depth, and intriguing plot twists makes this series a must-read for fans of shonen manga. I can't wait to see how Chihiro and Char's journey unfolds in the chapters to come.