Chapter 12

## Chapter Chronology

**"Boiling Mad"** (怒 (いかり) 髮 (け) 衝 (つ) 天 (てん) , *Dofushohten*) serves as the twelfth chapter in the *Gokurakugai* manga series, a work written and illustrated by Yuto Sano. It is also featured as the sixth chapter within the third volume of the series.

## Summary

Alma's training initially involved him removing restraining stakes or injuring himself, with Ryu as his trainer. However, Nei replaced Ryu as his training partner, leading to a similar training objective. Alma hesitated to remove the stakes, fearing a loss of control. Nei confronted him, feeling undervalued.

Despite his fear, Nei reassured Alma she could defend herself if he went berserk, instilling confidence in him. This newfound belief enabled him to successfully remove the restraining stakes. Like Tao and Nei had faith in him, Alma started to believe in himself, resulting in a successful stake removal.

## Plot Details

Currently, at Training Ground No. 2 behind their Home Base, Alma is feeling quite battered from continuous training. Nei is currently stepping on him, indicating his mockery against her capabilities of withstanding his berserk-self once the stake is removed. Nei had been instructed to stay put upon returning to the base, something she didn't appreciate. As a result, she decided to relieve stress through a training session with Alma, a change of plans according to Ryu. During this, Nei pointed her sword at Alma, expressing disbelief in his restraint and the need for Tao's permission when using his Maga blood powers for whatever reason may it be.

Meanwhile, Alma continued to voice his dissatisfaction with Ryu's demanding training rules, which involved removing the stake and fighting to the death. Suddenly, Nei launched an attack, surprising Alma. She clarified that while she enjoys praise, she does not tolerate mockery, which is why she's not holding back and wants Alma to acknowledge her skills. Despite Alma's frustration at being used as a stress reliever, he noticed Nei's scabbard and used it as a makeshift weapon to block her sword. Nei reassured Alma that his fears of going berserk once the stake is removed are unfounded, even as she stabbed him in the left shoulder to test his patience. After enduring Nei's recent attack and managing to stand up, Alma attempted to remove the stake but found it stubbornly immovable, leaving him frustrated.

At one of Tatsuomi's work locations, he shares with Tao the collected evidence, information, and clues they've gathered from the recent Meito Shrine incident. Additionally, he presents a sketch of Yomi's face created by his team. Tao becomes visibly frustrated by the chaotic situation.

Alma, who was clearly injured and covered in his own blood, was urged by Nei to stand up and remove the stake, as his life was in danger due to their training. This situation led to a heated exchange where Alma shouted back at Nei, admitting his fear and vulnerability, especially considering his gentle nature. In response, Nei called him a coward and reminded him of Tao's trust and her decision to spare his life two years ago when she easily could have taken it, emphasizing that Alma's lack of self-belief was an obstacle for those who genuinely cared about his well-being.

Nei grabbed Alma's collar, asserting that she didn't care about her own life, and pushed him to remove the stake quickly. Her words had a profound impact on Alma, who expressed his admiration for Nei and felt like a burden had been lifted. With newfound determination, he attempted to remove the stake, driven by the belief that he must be someone worthy of Tao's trust. Eventually, he successfully extracted the stake, concluding that if the Maga blood ran through his veins, then it should obey his commands.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* Nei challenges Alma's fear and self-doubt, reminding him of Tao's trust and sparing his life.
* Alma, influenced by Nei's words, gains confidence and successfully removes the stake, believing he can control his Maga blood.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Nei**
**Alma**
**Ryu**
**Tao**
**Tatsuomi**
**Yomi**Sketch