Kagurabachi Chapter 41 Recap & Review

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Chapter 41 of Kagurabachi begins with Kyora fighting Chihiro. Chihiro gets pushed back and observes Kyora from afar. Kyora says something is invading his head. We cut away to the Shinuchi Enchanted Blade’s (Shinuchi) original swordmaster. Kyora says this swordmaster is trying to control him. Despite Kyora’s concerns, he doesn’t plan to give up yet.

Kyora’s clone says he plans to demonstrate the Shinuchi’s power and will use the Shinuchi’s power to murder Chihiro. Additionally, Kyora plans to auction Enten, Chihiro’s blade. Kyora summons a spiderweb underneath Chihiro and Chihiro says he can’t move. Then, Kyora performs a move called Dragonfly. This summons a flower garden of some kind and someone tells Chihiro not to touch it.

Then a blob forms around Chihiro and merges with something. Before something bad happens to Chihiro, Hiyuki appears, much to Chihiro’s surprise. Chihiro tells Hiyuki they must save the remaining prisoners. Hiyuki understands but argues Chihiro should focus on murdering Kyora first. Additionally, Hiyuki tells Chihiro that Hakuri helped her enter Kyora’s storehouse.

Moreover, Hiyuki says Hakuri plans to keep her trapped here if she harms Chihiro. Tafuku informs the other Kamnunabi members about Hiyuki’s plans. The other members say they’ll allow Hiyuki to proceed but warn Tafuku that he and Hiyuki will get an earful from their higher-ups. Meanwhile, Chihiro tells Hiyuki that it’s possible that the Shinuchi’s powers kept Kyora alive. 

Chihiro and Hiyuki argue with each other briefly. Chihiro performs an “Aka” and “Flame Bone” move. The latter move engulfs one of Chihiro’s arms in flames. He says he used this power in the past against Hiyuki. After that, Chihiro suggests he and Hiyuki finish Kyora off. The two fight Kyora but Kyora holds his own against them thanks to his weapon’s power.

As the auction continues, the chapter closes with Hiyuki, Kyora, and Chihiro stating what the Enchanted Blades mean to them. 


The Chapter Review

Kagurabachi delivers a fun chapter for fans to read this week. This chapter gives fans a glimpse of the Shinuchi’s power, its swordmaster’s possible plan, and reintroduces Hiyuki back into the fold. Firstly, it’s neat that we got more intel about the Shinuchi’s various powers. From point-blank attacks to Shadow Paralysis Jutsu-like spiderwebs, the Shinuchi’s powers are insane. Considering there are more Enchanted Blades out there, it’ll make fans wonder what the others can do if this one is that mighty.

Additionally, fans may wonder what the swordmaster’s plans are. The swordmaster himself is shrouded in mystery. Even if he somehow controls Kyora, there’s no telling if he’ll go on a ballistic murder spree or will end Kyora’s life while Kyora is under his control. 

It’s that mystery factor that makes the Shinuchi and its qualities thought-provoking and interesting. Whatever the case might be, I’m excited to see what Takeru Hokazono does with that story beat. That aside, it’s nice to see Hiyuki renter the fold and provide Chihiro with backup. Although she and Tafuku may get into trouble with the Kamunabi over this, Hiyuki’s involvement adds a new layer of excitement to this Kyora fight. 

Next to having pleasing visuals, Kagurabachi fans should be satisfied with this chapter’s offerings. 

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