Kinji Hakari faces off against Charles Bernard, a disillusioned mangaka-turned-sorcerer, in a high-energy battle that begins atop a ferris wheel and spills onto the streets below. Wielding his cursed tool, G Warstaff, Charles fights while quoting famous manga creators, channeling his despair and artistic frustration into combat.
Charles unveils his unique cursed technique, which allows him to see one second into the future, visualized as glowing manga panels appearing before his eyes. This ability grows more potent as his weapon absorbs Hakari’s blood during their clashes. While the foresight initially gives Charles an advantage, Hakari’s keen instincts and unrelenting physical prowess enable him to exploit gaps between the panels and deliver punishing blows.
Despite Charles’ impassioned attacks and desperate resolve to defeat Hakari as a means to affirm his despair-driven worldview, Hakari remains unfazed by both the ability and its philosophy. With a confident grin, he activates his Domain Expansion: Idle Death Gamble, a high-stakes cursed technique known for its regenerative properties and roulette-like mechanics.
As the chapter concludes, the tide of battle clearly shifts in Hakari’s favor, setting the stage for an even more chaotic and unpredictable clash.
