Kagurabachi chapter 43: Shinuchi brings Kyora Sazanami's end, while Chihiro and Hakuri save the prisoners from the Rakuzaichi vault

Kagurabachi chapter 43 (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

Kagurabachi chapter 43 was released on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #35. The chapter saw the demise of Kyora Sazanami, as Shinuchi's corrosion engulfed him. On the other hand, Chihiro and Hakuri rescued the remaining prisoners from the sorcerer's Storehouse.

In the previous chapter, Kyora Sazanami gradually lost his grip over Shinuchi, as the blade's abilities overpowered his consciousness. Hakuri realized that the Storehouse wouldn't last long, so Chihiro voluntarily went back to the Storehouse with the sorcerer's help.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Kagurabachi chapter 43

Kagurabachi chapter 43: Chihiro and Hakuri begin the rescue operation while Kyora's condition worsens

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Kagurabachi chapter 43, titled Fulfill, kicks off with Chihiro Rokuhira prepared to imbue every prisoner inside Kyora Sazanami's crumbling Storehouse with his Spirit Energy to let Hakuri transfer them outside. Meanwhile, Shiba and Hiyuki worry about Chihiro.

On the other side of the spectrum, Hakuri observes Kyora Sazanami's condition. He feels the only thing that's delaying the Storehouse from being destroyed is the sorcerer's conviction and willpower.

Chihiro, as seen in the chapter (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

If Shinuchi's corrosion engulfs the sorcerer's will, Hakuri thinks the Storehouse will cease to exist, along with Chihiro and the remaining prisoners inside. As such, he banks on Kyora Sazanami's resolve.

Meanwhile, Kagurabachi chapter 43 shows Shinuchi's flowers creating chaos in the auction hall. The Kamunabi sorcerers advise each other they should leave if they wish to survive, especially with Kyora Sazanami out of control.

Kagurabachi chapter 43: Kyora recalls his wife's words

Kyora Sazanami remembers his wife (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

The narrative for Kagurabachi chapter 43 shifts the perspective to Kyora Sazanami, who recalls the words spoken by his late wife. She wished Kyora could end the Rakuzaichi auction. Kyora's late wife felt that her husband and others in the Sazanami family were brainwashed by the "sacred tradition."

Without the existence of Rakuzaichi, she thought Kyora could have been slightly more human. Apart from his wife's memories, the sorcerer also remembers the time when his father entrusted him with the responsibility of Rakuzaichi.

Hiyuki saves Hakuri (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

Kagurabachi chapter 43 then shows Kyora Sazanami fighting back against the Shinuchi to halt its powers from overpowering his consciousness. Shiba notices Kyora's internal battle, which is exactly what Hakuri and others were hoping for. The sorcerer thinks they are "crazy" for believing in Kyora Sazanami's resolve.

Refusing to let the auction get spoiled, Kyora urges his audience to eliminate his threats in exchange for money. He wants the auction to proceed. A group of sorcerers notice Hakuri, so they charge at him However, Hiyuki Kagari guards the sorcerer, while he focuses on rescuing the remaining prisoners from the vault.

Kagurabachi chapter 43: Hakuri and Chihiro save everyone, while Kyora perishes

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While concentrating on transferring the Spirit Energy-imbued prisoners from the vault to outside, Hakuri recalls the ice woman from the past. He refuses to let anyone slip through his fingers and die like her. The chapter shows Hakuri and Chihiro rescuing every prisoner through determination and will.

Meanwhile, Kyora again recalls his late wife, as well as Chihiro Rokuhira. He thinks his major mistake wasn't upholding the tradition, but rather not listening to Hakuri. Kyora recounts his battle against Chihiro and feels his best bet should have been to believe in his son, Hakuri.

Kyora Sazanami succumbs to his death (Image via Takeru Hokazono/Shueisha)

He didn't want to believe in it at first because it didn't fit the ideals he had. Recalling the faces of his children, Kyora laments that he's the only person in the Sazanami family, who couldn't fulfill his duty. At that moment, Chihiro Rokuhira reappears in the hall and notices Kyora.

The chapter then shows Shinuchi's flowers growing from Kyora Sazanami's body, suggesting his death. Kagurabachi chapter 43 ends with Kyora, the man who lived for the Rakuzaichi, dying while retaining his undefeated conviction.