In the latest part of Chainsaw Man, chapter 167, readers will feel both excitement and terror as Tatsuki Fujimoto continues to weave his complex story.
However, amid the worrying developments, some fans have been speculating about a potential “death flag” for Control Devil Nayuta, triggered by her decline in power.
The concept of the “death flag” originated at a time when Nayuta's previous control over the War Demon Yoru seemed to have evaporated. However, there is an important context that is overlooked by fans.
Nayuta's fate sparked speculation among fans
A flashback to the encounter on the beach in the previous part of the series revealed the limitations of the Controlling Devil. Angel Devil, in a moment of emotional resonance, resisted Makima's control thanks to the closeness and familiarity of the situation.
This breakthrough emphasizes the weakness of the Control Demon's power even while Makima is alive.
Chapter 167 reiterates this weakness when Yoru recalls her intimate moment with Denji. The emotional intensity of their closeness allows Yoru to overcome memory blocks, similar to Angel's experience.
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NAYUTA IS NOT DEAD.
The conditions for overcoming “Control” are not just death, one of the central points of Part One is ANGEL and her POWER to escape control with the help of Intimate/Family relationships
This intimate moment broke Nayuta's memory erasure. pic.twitter.com/WahOBLcnHx
— No | 3000th Cycle (@ChainsawZero) June 4, 2024
However, Yoru's recollections are only partial, focusing on the kiss rather than broader details. This suggests that the incident was not necessarily a foreshadowing of Nayuta's death.
Evidence suggests that Nayuta is still alive, her fate is uncertain but not yet sealed. The limitations of the Control Demon's abilities, as established in previous chapters of the manga, imply that Chapter 167 is not a death flag for Nayuta.
Instead, it emphasizes the complexity of Fujimoto's storytelling and leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next plot twist in the Chainsaw Man story.
