Warning: The following contains spoilers for chapter 27 of Kagurabachi!!
Summary
Even superpowers are not sacred in Kagurabachi, as shown in Chapter 27. Chihiro proves to be the main character of Kagurabachi, proving that his power comes from himself and not from weapons. Kuregumo's return brings new plot possibilities, with any sword anyone can wield.
Chapter 27 of Kagurabachi begins a battle with Chihiro unleashing new powers. Unlike other shounen however, the protagonists are not an extension or enhancement of “his” abilities: instead, the hero just takes the new weapon and power set without any hesitation. This is contrary to typical shounen rules, which promise that the main characters will embrace their unique talents.
Takeru Hokazono was able to catch readers off guard with his storytelling choices. Chihiro's new arsenal raises expectations for the storyand also continues to establish the brutality of the crime scene.
Since even the hero's power is not sacred and can be abandoned, the conflict over the Enchanted Blades will be much more unpredictable in the future, and the author is free to change the formula at will. whenever I want.
Kagurabachi promises that even superpowers are not sacred
Chapter 27 shows that Chihiro is the main character, not his sword
The current arc finds Chihiro contending with the Sazanami Family, who plan to auction off one of the missing Enchanted Swords. As part of a long-term plot, Chihiro willingly surrenders his unique sword, Enten, so that its location can be tracked in the auction. A recurring question throughout the manga so far is How will Chihiro fight the witches without “his” sword, chapter 27 answered. In a dramatic reveal, he releases Kuregumo, another Enchanted Blade that belonged to Sojo, a previous villain. This confirms that the swords can be transferred and that Chihiro is ready to use or abandon them when necessary.
Until now, Chihiro has been associated with water motifs and goldfish, so seeing Kagurabachi's hero change abilities so easily is unusual. It's like imagining Naruto giving up his Shadow Clones, or Luffy coughing up his Gum Gum to find another power. Normally, it would be unthinkable for a shounen main character to give up their “unique” talent., and Chihiro's Enten also fits this requirement, being the seventh secret sword personally given to him by his father. However, the swordsman is not afraid to use any tools available to him, even the signature weapons of old enemies.
Chihiro's new sword opens new doors
From now on, anyone can wield any Enchanted Sword
Kuregumo's return also promises a unique unpredictability to the ongoing plot. It's possible that Chihiro will collect and then use all of the Enchanted Swords; it is also possible that the swords will continue to find their way from one owner to another. Even Enten can be used by friend or foe. This further highlights the dark world of manga, where everything is a tool to be used. With a single page, Kagurabachi shows that the hero's true strength is resourcefulness and promises that the story's signature weapon may return.
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