The latest chapter of Kagurabachi delivered intense action and emotional stakes as Chihiro prepared to take on Kuguri after finally receiving his sword sheath from Sumi. A flashback shed light on Chihiro’s internal struggle, revealing his frustration with relying too heavily on the power of Enten, which hindered his growth as a swordsman.
In the present, Kuguri proved to be a formidable opponent, quickly overwhelming Chihiro before shifting his focus to chase Iori and Sumi. Desperate to turn the tide, Chihiro dug deep into his memories of Samura and Uruha’s techniques, improvising the Iai White Purity Style using his battle experience. With this newfound skill, he caught up to Kuguri, who was torn between his duty and his thrill for combat.
The chapter ended on a tense note, with Kuguri deciding to stay and fight Chihiro rather than pursue Iori and Sumi. This sets the stage for Kagurabachi Chapter 65, where the battle between the two swordsmen will likely escalate. Chihiro’s continued use of the Iai White Purity Style will probably lead to further refinement of the technique as he adapts to Kuguri’s formidable combat skills.
There’s also the looming presence of Kuguri’s partner, who has yet to make a move. It’s likely that the upcoming chapter will spotlight this mysterious figure as she steps in to chase after Sumi and Iori, adding another layer of tension to the unfolding events.
According to MANGAPlus, Kagurabachi Chapter 65 is set to release on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 9. Due to time zone differences, fans in other parts of the world may get access as early as January 26, 2025. The release time may vary slightly depending on location and platform updates.
Readers can catch the new chapter on platforms like Viz Media’s website, the Shonen Jump+ app, and Shueisha’s MANGAPlus app and website. While the latest three chapters and the very first chapter are free to read, accessing earlier chapters requires a subscription. If you’re eager to see how this intense showdown unfolds, don’t forget to mark your calendars!