Chapter 80

**A Tireless Enemy** (底知れぬ敵, *Sokoshirenu Teki*, ***A Tireless Enemy***?) is the 80th chapter of the *To Your Eternity* manga.

## Summary

Citizens help clear the ruble from the aftermath of the Nokker siege and those wounded are treated. Some Yanome men help a man out of the ruble and a member of the Church of Bennett accuse them of being heretics. He yells at them to leave or else they'll "soil" the city. A guard steps up and tells the Church member to stop his nonsense.

Meanwhile in a tent, Bonchien quizzes Fushi on his forms to see who he remembers and doesn't. They figure out that Fushi lost Uroy, Gugu, Shin, Parona, and Ligard. Bonchien asks if he really forgot them and Fushi struggles to picture their faces. Kahaku points out that Fushi wrote down each form on paper so as to not forget but Fushi tells him it didn't work cause he can't picture their faces no matter how hard he tries. Bonchien says it's a shame he lost Gugu's form since he was so powerful. Kahaku questions if Fushi can really last against the Nokkers since they have unlimited numbers on their side and Fushi lost five forms from just one battle, Fushi is determined to get back his lost forms and gets up to leave the tent. Bonchien asks where he's going and Fushi transforms into Sandel and tells him he has things to do.

Fushi walks through the ruble and thinks about how he caused all this pain because if his explosive arrows. He arrives at a graveyard and stands in front of a grave. The Beholder appears and tells him that saving many lives requires some sacrifice. Fushi looks down at the grave and wonders what he's supposed to say to during times like this. He looks over to some people crying over a dead body and a guard tell them that he's sure they'll be happier on the other side than here. Fushi doubts he can say such a thing. He curses himself and then apologizes to the dead. He collapses to the ground and cries.

A guard comes up to him and asks him if he was family. Fushi tells him he's not and that he's alone. The guard reveals he was the guard trying to direct people away from the city during the siege. He points out that after he talked to Fushi, many people fled the church. He says Fushi helped them and thanks him. Fushi dejectedly says he didn't do anything. He pauses then asks the guard if people can obtain happiness by dying, then what's the point of living. The guard simply replies that it's to learn just that.

Bonchien arrives and points out the guard's leg is injured. He calls "Joaan" over telling him they need to talk. Fushi gives the guard some bandages and medicine before walking off with Bonchien.

They return back to the tent and Kahaku who shows them a map with an "x" marked on it. Kahaku tells them that his Nokker told him that's where the Nokker's plan on attacking next. Fushi remembers what the Nokker told him the other day (about about getting his lost forms back), and quickly transforms into Joaan and runs out of the tent. Kahaku quickly chases after him on a donkey saying it's too dangerous to go alone. He tells Bonchien to handle things and dashes off after Fushi.

Bonchien stares dumbfoundedly towards where Fushi and Kahaku ran off to. Fen and Nixon appear and Fen asks if he's sure it's a good idea. Bonchien asks him to clarify what he means and Fen explains that it's strange that the Nokkers would try to help Fushi get back his stolen forms after they had just stole them. Fen says if he were the Nokkers, he would just hide underground. Bonchien suddenly comes to a realization.

Meanwhile, Fushi arrives at the location the Nokkers said they will be at. It's an empty and heavily forested swamp. The Beholder confirms he's at the right place. Fushi tries to wade through the swamp but quickly gives up and transforms into March to climb through the trees instead. Something bubbles up from the swamp and the Beholder tells Fushi that the Nokkers are here. They suddenly shoot up at Fushi but Fushi quickly dodges their attacks. He summons a bow and tries to aim it at the Nokker but realizes March's form isn't strong enough and misses. The Nokker grabs Fushi by the foot and drags him under the swamp waters. He transforms into Oniguma and breaks free. He whacks his arms around looking for the Nokker, but the Nokker suddenly shoots into his back. He transforms into the mole and then quickly into Sandel. He tries to shoot an arrow but is quickly stabbed from all sides by the Nokker and dragged down again. He realizes he has to get out of the swamp and transforms into Pioran and hauls himself out. More Nokker veins wrap around him, holding him in place. He transforms into March and calls for help. Suddenly, a horse appears and lifts him out of the swamp.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Fushi — Form(s): The Nameless Boy, Sandel, Joaan, March, Oniguma, Mole, Pioran
* Bonchien Nicoli La Tasty Peach Uralis
* Kahaku
* The Beholder
* Nokkers — Form(s): Kahaku's arm
* Fen
* Nixon