Chapter 195: Easy Revenge

Chapter 195: Easy Revenge

This is... a memory of Aki Hayakawa from the past.

It's a recollection of when Himeno first persuaded him to smoke...

"Cigarettes erode your bones; I don't want to."

"We'll be working together for a long time. Can't you just smoke one?"

"Alright, I'll smoke one…"

"But this will be the only one in my lifetime."

"Great, I'll light it for you."

"Allowing minors to smoke? I've never seen such a senior."

"Are you still a minor?"

"Yes…"

"Then of course, you can't smoke!"

"Sigh…"

"Give it to me!"

Himeno took back the cigarette and said, "I'll keep this cigarette for now."

"When you grow up and want to smoke it while leaning on the railing... I'll return it to you."

Is this a flashback scene?

Typically, in manga, characters about to exit the story often have a flashback scene.

Fans are a bit confused.

Could this mean that the Future Devil's prophecy of Aki Hayakawa dying in the most tragic way is happening here?

So, is this the knife that was destined to stab him?

[Translator: sauron]

But...

As the memory ends, Aki Hayakawa finds himself kneeling on the ground.

He comes to and notices that the Ghost Devil has already released its grip from his neck.

Kneeling before the Ghost Devil, Aki Hayakawa has no capacity to resist, resembling a helpless child.

Yet, the Ghost Devil does not make a move.

Aki Hayakawa looks up at the hand of the Ghost Devil extended towards him.

It's the hand of the Ghost Devil that Himeno had used her eyeball contract to summon...

At this moment, the hand slowly opens.

In the palm is...

The cigarette Aki Hayakawa had left with Himeno for "safekeeping."

Aki Hayakawa reaches out and takes the cigarette from the palm.

On the cigarette appears a line of English text—"Easy Revenge!"

The text on the cigarette brings tears to fans instantly.

"Waaah, Author, you're so heartless!"

Ke Xin Jie is unable to control her emotions, her tears blurring her vision.

Even in death, Himeno is still thinking about Aki Hayakawa, still helping him!

Fans had thought Himeno's role was over.

Even if Aki Hayakawa and Denji sought revenge for her, that would be the end.

But unexpectedly... Lin Qingshan has delivered a final, devastating blow!

The return of the "knife" is both unexpected and heart-wrenching.

At this moment, Himeno's popularity and character development peak.

All fans feel deeply saddened and emotional for Himeno.

"Truly…"

Zhou Wenwei, watching the scene, can't help but have moist eyes. "No wonder you're known as the old scoundrel, Qingshan."

"Such familiar techniques…"

"Old scoundrel Qingshan! Hahaha, I'm going to find you at the mental hospital!"

"Himeno-senpai... Waaah, even in death, she's still thinking about Aki Hayakawa and helping him."

"This flashback is so devastating! You've really struck me deep, old scoundrel Qingshan!"

Fans' reactions at home vary, but the unexpected blow hits hard.

Originally, the most shocking part of Himeno's death seemed to be her self-sacrifice.

But now, with Aki Hayakawa's revenge, there's an even sharper, more poignant twist!

It's like a horror film where, just when things seem calm and resolved, a ghost suddenly appears to kill the protagonists.

When fans have no psychological defenses, it's extremely frightening.

Himeno's cigarette feels like a sudden, unexpected stab, leaving fans reeling in pain...

Difficult... it's really painful.

This knife... is truly unexpected...

In the manga, after Aki Hayakawa takes the cigarette, he heads straight for the Ghost Devil.

However, the Ghost Devil makes no attempt to stop him, allowing him to approach its vulnerable spot.

"What???!!!"

Sawatari Akane is bewildered.

"Himeno-senpai told me..."

Aki Hayakawa recalls Himeno's words, "The Ghost Devil has no eyes and relies on sensing the opponent's fear to act."

So... as long as he has no fear in his heart,

The Ghost Devil cannot see him.

As for fear...

What does he have left to be afraid of? Is he afraid of being killed?

He knows he won't live much longer.

So... Aki Hayakawa's heart is now free of fear.

He walks onto the field of daisies on the Ghost Devil's back and stands at its nape.

He raises his weapon, recalling Himeno's smiling face when she leaned on the railing.

"Himeno-senpai..."

"I'll join you soon."

Then, Aki Hayakawa swings his weapon and decapitates the Ghost Devil!

Sawatari Akane, watching this, is stunned.

But before she can call upon the Snake Devil again...

Aki Hayakawa suddenly says, "Don't kill her."

At this moment, Sawatari Akane feels someone behind her and realizes a blade is pressed against her neck.

It's... Higashiyama Shouko.

Yet, Aki Hayakawa approaches her, curiously asking Higashiyama Shouko, "Shouko, why are you still in Public Security?"

Higashiyama Shouko had always wanted to leave Public Security.

After the attack on Division 4, she should have submitted her resignation.

But instead, she's here, in a very dangerous battlefield.

In Higashiyama Shouko's hesitant gaze, she slowly replies, "Because... the bonus is coming soon…"

(End of Chapter)

This chapter's twist isn't over yet.

It's like a wound that keeps aching for fans.

And in Lin Qingshan's apartment...

"Qingshan... you're truly heartless."

Gu Qianli wipes her tears, her eyes red, looking at Lin Qingshan.

Clearly, she has just read the latest chapter of *Chainsaw Man*.

"Indeed..."

Wu Shiqing, also moved, tears in her eyes.

Although she had already experienced this twist a week ago when the chapter was finished,

The impact of this twist still leaves her feeling sad, even after almost a week.