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Chapter 120

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 120** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Earlier, Jikka makes predictions as to how the survivors should go about fighting Rien but believes that there is no solution. Knowing that, Jikka decides to stay on the ship when the time comes, much to Yuzuriha's annoyance. In the present, Jikka watches the outcome on the ship and sees that he was right on the survivors not being able to stop Rien. He then brings out a drinking barrel and decides to toast to the end of humanity. While watching as Gabimaru Arborifies, Rien says that she hopes that he has pleasant dreams despite not knowing his ambitions, and believes that those who are still alive will die in the fire or will lose the will to fight as they soon reach Japan. Sagiri feels that she is powerless and reflects on the times she has failed to do anything against her enemies. She then looks at Gabimaru but becomes shocked to see him Arborified. Shugen, badly burned from Gabimaru's flames, orders Sagiri to return to the ship since she cannot fight in the state she is in, telling her that she has lost her resolve after witnessing too many deaths and that she is important as the Yamada clan's heir. Having survived being fatally wounded, Shugen boldly states that he will make Isuzu and Kiyomaru proud by eternally carrying out his clan's duty without any doubt within him. Shugen also asks Sagiri to have Jikka onboard if he is still alive. As she senses Shugen's Tao surging, Sagiri remembers the time Shugen congratulated her for earning a ranking and how she will bring about a change as a woman to the clan's male dominant trade. Sagiri questions to Shugen if it is possible for people to not have doubts and if it defines strength after reflecting on how she saw doubt within her strong allies. She then tells him that if becoming a samurai meant abandoning doubt then she would rather not become one since she refuses to leave behind that sense. Having said this, Sagiri picks up her sword with a clear grasp as to who she is, which causes her Tao to grow as a result. Shugen feels the sensation emitting from Sagiri but feels that it is neither coming from intensity or tranquility. Sagiri then looks back at Gabimaru and asks him in her mind if it was okay for her to have faith.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Yuzuriha
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
* Gabimaru
* Rien
* Mu Dan (Flashback)
* Nurugai (Flashback)
* Shion (Flashback)
* Tamiya Gantetsusai (Flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi (Flashback)
* Mei (Flashback)
* Aza Chōbei (Flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Isuzu
* Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
Ishifudō Squad

The **Ishifudō Squad** (石不動組, *Ishifudō-gumi*?) is a shinobi squad of genin from Iwagakure. They are led by Shija.

## Strength

As a legion, the greatest strength of the squad is overwhelming their targets with numbers, proven as they were capable of taking down a Mōnshin.

## History

Along with the Bakurō Squad, the Ishifudō Squad joined the Treasure Barge to eliminate Gabimaru in Kotaku as ordered by their village leader.

Upon their arrival on the island, the squad were ordered by their captain to kill the Mōnshin attacking them. The squad then moved forward along with the Yamada Asaemon and eventually reached Hōrai where they are instructed by Yamada Asaemon Shugen to kill all criminals from the first team, as well as the other monsters, except for the Asaemon. The squad then engaged in battle with both the first team and an army of Dōshi.
Chapter 113

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 113** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Yuzuriha panics from Gui Fa's warning but wonders if they are setting them up for a trap. Gui Fa states that they neither want to stop Rien or support her plans and asks Mei for her opinion on the matter. Before she could give her answer, Yuzuriha hits her over the head and tells her that they should hurry to where the others are. As a parting gift, Gui Fa warns her that according to the I Ching they found in Rien's room, only two men and one woman will survive, shocking Yuzuriha. Yuzuriha and Mei then arrive at the entrance to the floodgates with everyone gathered (with the exception of Gantetsusai who went ahead to try to stop Rien from departing, as well as the absence of Tōma). After entering, the group becomes disappointed to see that all the ships have been burned. Nurugai spots one ship unharmed but is told by Shion that they will not be able to use it since the wreckage is blocking the water from flowing. Using his ambition to see his wife again, Gabimaru jumps in to try to remove the wreckage, along with receiving help from Sagiri and Nurugai, despite it being an impossible task. Yuzuriha then sees Mei about to unleash her power, which she objects to doing since she knows that her body will be at risk. Despite her plea, Mei brings out a smile and transforms into her Kishikai, commanding everyone to get on the ship while she handles the task of making a path.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Mei
* Gui Fa
* Yuzuriha
* Aza Chōbei (Panel Explanation)
* Aza Tōma (Panel Explanation)
* Shion
* Gabimaru
* Tamiya Gantetsusai (Panel Explanation and Flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Nurugai
* Yamada Asaemon Isuzu
* Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
Elixir of Life

*This is the article on the perfected elixir of immortality. For other uses, see Elixir of Life (disambiguation).*

## Wielders

Rien
Yamada Asaemon Shugen

The **Elixir of Life** (不 (ふ) 老 (ろう) 不 (ふ) 死 (し) の仙 (せん) 薬 (やく) , *Furōfushi no Sen'yaku*?) is the completed Tan elixir that is presumably able to grant immortality to who ever consumes it.

## History

### Hōrai Arc

After performing experimentations on Aza Chōbei, because of his unique Tao, Rien managed to finally create the Elixir of Life. With the elixir completed, Rien prepares to set off to Japan to begin her plan of creating more of the elixir but is interrupted by the arrival of a second landing party. The elixir was soon stolen by Shija during their encounter with Rien and was later handed to Shugen who secretly drank a small sample of the elixir to check for any hidden poisons before the time came to give it to his superiors.

### Departure Arc

The Elixir of Life was later returned to Rien after the Tensen defeated Shugen on her ship. Upon his confrontation with Gantetsusai, Shugen felt the effects of the elixir affecting his body, which healed his severed arm. After Rien's defeat, the Elixir of Life was retrieved by the surviving humans who sailed back to Edo to hand it over to the shogun. Before the ruler consumed it, the authorities had the leader of Iwagakure forcibly taste test the elixir for any ill side effects as punishment for an illegal action against the shogun. As a result of the chief being transformed into a tree, Aoki doubted that the elixir would be beneficial to the shogun but was convinced by Jikka that the shogun would viewed as a tree that was divine in exchange for his humanity.

## Trivia

* Since the full effects of the Elixir of Life have not been shown by someone who fully drank it and survived its Arborification process, it is unknown if the elixir lives up to its reputation, as Yamada Asaemon Shugen had only acquired a low healing factor after tasting only a small portion of the Elixir of Life and died upon using up all of his remaining Tao. It is also unclear as to how the Elixir of Life differs from its prototype in terms of ingredients or creation process.
Bakurō Squad

The ****Bakurō Squad**** (縛郎組, *Bakurō-gumi*?) is a shinobi squad of genin from Iwagakure. They are led by Shija.

## Strength

As a legion, the greatest strength of the squad is overwhelming their targets with numbers, proven as they were capable of taking down a Mōnshin.

## History

Along with the Ishifudō Squad, the Bakurō Squad joined the Treasure Barge to eliminate Gabimaru in Kotaku as ordered by their village leader.

Upon their arrival on the island, the squad were ordered by their captain to kill the Mōnshin attacking them. The squad then moved forward along with the Yamada Asaemon and eventually reached Hōrai where they are instructed by Yamada Asaemon Shugen to kill all criminals from the first team, as well as the other monsters, except for the Asaemon. The squad then engaged in battle with both the first team and an army of Dōshi.
Mujigen-ryū Chōhissatsu Waza: Karatakewari

## Users

Tamiya Gantetsusai

**Mujigen-ryū Chōhissatsu Waza: Karatakewari** (無 (む) 慈 (じ) 眼 (げん) 流 超必殺技 空 (から) 岳 (たけ) 割 (わ) り, *Literal meaning*: Ruthless Eye Style Ultra Certain-Kill Technique: Vacuum Mountain Splitting) is a sword technique used by Tamiya Gantetsusai where he makes a diagonal slash to his opponent that is strong enough to cleave them in two.
Chapter 64

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 64** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Gabimaru tells Sagiri and Mei to go search for the elixir while he and Yuzuriha holds Ran off. However, Mei warns him that they are not in the Rentan Temple, shocking Gabimaru. He then dodges a surprise kick from Ran and briefly fights him. Ran reveals that he has restructured the palace before they arrived by controlling the inorganic Tao and controls the ground to restrain Mei. With no choice, Gabimaru decides to fight Ran but is unable to harm him due to not having the right attribute. Yuzuriha sees an opening to attack Ran and throws a Tao imbued kunai. However, the kunai bounces off of Ran's body due to cloaking himself in Tao armor. Gabimaru attacks Ran again but is quickly defeated. Gabimaru then tells Yuzuriha that it was time to begin their next strategy. Seeing as how nothing has changed in his Tao, Ran readies himself to fight Gabimaru, however, Gabimaru manages to land an effective blow to Ran and causes him to bleed, confirming that his strategy works.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Mei
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Gabimaru
* Ran
* Yuzuriha
* Shion (flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi (flashback)
* Tamiya Gantetsusai (flashback)
* Aza Tōma (flashback)
Chapter 89

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 89** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Sagiri and Mei are confronted by the Dōshi and Iwa shinobi. Sagiri sees the ninjas charging towards her and defends herself by sensing their Tao. While fighting them, she notices that the Dōshi do not attack Mei while the shinobi do not attack her as an Asaemon, believing that it may be the key to winning but tells herself that she should not kill the reinforcements sent by the shogun. Two Dōshi then come charging in to attack Sagiri and Mei, however, they are pulled away from their necks by a strange liquid string. The culprit is revealed to have been done by Yuzuriha, much to Sagiri and Mei's happiness in knowing that she is alive after her battle. Yuzuriha then finishes off a Iwa shinobi that gets back up and explains to Sagiri that they are corned by Iwagakure shinobi and Dōshi from all sides of the area. Since the shinobi were hired by the shogun, Sagiri thinks that they can persuade them to fight alongside them, however, Yuzuriha tells her that it was out of the question since they are out to kill the criminals and reminds Sagiri that their task for coming here has not changed. Sagiri knows that the elixir is at the floodgates but asks Mei if she was willing to accompany them to confront Rien. The girls are then approached by Isuzu who becomes relieved to see Sagiri alive but is shocked to see her with Yuzuriha by her side. Sagiri tries to explain that she and the Asaemons had no other choice but to team up with the criminals given their situation, however, Isuzu pulls out a book and reads Yuzuriha's criminal records. At the same time, Kiyomaru confronts Shion and Nurugai while Jikka confronts Chōbei and Tōma. Isuzu explains that each criminal and monster are their enemy and anyone who is willing to help them, even the Asaemon, are also seen as their enemy. With that said, Isuzu asks that Sagiri move away from Yuzuriha and come join her side. Meanwhile, Gantetsusai and Fuchi temporarily separates themselves from the Aza Brothers until they are able to find an escape route. However, suddenly from behind the shadows, Shugen appears to confront Gantetsusai, causing him to sense danger coming from Shugen. Shugen sees that Fuchi has untied his criminal's hands and angrily questions him as to why he has done so.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Shija
* Rien
* Yamada Asaemon Shion
* Nurugai
* Gabimaru
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Mei
* Yuzuriha
* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi
* Aza Chōbei
* Aza Tōma
* Yamada Asaemon Isuzu
* Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
Chapter 126

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 126** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

At the magistrate, Sagiri and Jikka present themselves to the shogun as the two only surviving Asaemons to make it out alive and are ordered by Aoki to make their report. Sagiri remembers earlier back how Jikka will take the initiative in making the report but wonders as to what he will do. Jikka first bows his head in gratitude for being assigned to the mission and tells them that, since Shugen has lost his life during the mission, he will be the one to make the report. Jikka then presents the deliverance of the Elixir of Life and reports that the only surviving criminal was Tamiya Gantetsusai after the other criminals, Gabimaru, Aza Chōbei, Yuzuriha, and Nurugai, were executed by him. With this, Gantetsusai is then pardoned by the shogun. Before allowing Aoki to end all matters, Jikka asks him about the arrangements that were made concerning the Iwagakure chief. Aoki confirms to Jikka that the Iwagakure chief was dealt with, after the latter testified that the leader had his own ambitions during the mission, which was viewed as treason against the shogun, and presents the leader's severed head, much to Sagiri's shock. Aoki also reports that the body of the chief has been transformed into a tree after they forced him to test the effects of the elixir before beheading him, as per Jikka's suggestion. Aoki then questions if the state of the chief could be viewed as immortality but is convinced by Jikka that the shogun could live forever as a divine tree to watch over his family in exchange for his humanity. After their business with the shogun were over, Jikka falls down tired and becomes pleased that things went according to plan. Earlier on the ship, Jikka sees that Gabimaru and Yuzuriha has picked Gantetsusai as the one to receive the pardon due to his high reputation and suggests that they abandon their names and former life upon separating on boats. Yuzuriha then connects this with the I Ching Gui Fa warned her about on Kotaku. As they prepare to depart, Sagiri receives a goodbye hug from Nurugai and yells out her farewells to Yuzuriha who happily waves back. She then sees that Gabimaru is the last to depart. The two meet each others gazes and happily say their goodbyes without having to say a word. In the present, Jikka sees Sagiri thinking about the others and tries to cheer her up, stating that it was fate that brought everyone together and that all they can do is hope that whatever of path in life they are on will make them happy. After hearing these words, Sagiri looks up with a smile as she starts to cry. Meanwhile, Tōma is revealed to have departed from Kotaku, after managing to acquire a ship of his own, and is accompanied by an unknown person. After the arrangements were made by Jikka, Gabimaru becomes shocked to see Yui and eagerly runs towards her. After finally being reunited, the couple set out on their own.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Tokugawa Nariyoshi
* Aoki
* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Shija (Flashback)
* *Iwagakure Chief*
* Gabimaru
* Yuzuriha
* Nurugai
* Shion
* Aza Tōma
* Yui
Chapter 62

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 62** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

During their strategy meeting, Mei gives out a basic layout of the castle and reveals the temples each Tensen reside in. She also states that since the Banko drops down at night in the Rentan Temple, Rien will not be in the temple and will move to the Main Temple where Jofuku resides, making it possible to avoid running into him after securing the elixir. Gabimaru then explains that he and Yuzuriha will land at the top of the inner gate and will survey the layout of the castle using their Tao sensory. While they are able to infiltrate the palace using their Tao suppression, Gabimaru states that they would have to switch in and out for when the time came to scout the area and take out the guards. In the present, the Elixir Retrieval Team succeeds with the plan they had set forth and enter the castle. Gabimaru senses the layout of the room but suddenly sees Tao forming an entity in the middle. The Tao silhouette is revealed to be Ran who had the same idea of suppressing his Tao and stated that he knew that Mei would be the one to guide them.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Gabimaru
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi
* Mei
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Yuzuriha
* Ju Fa
* Zhu Jin
* Ran
* Gui Fa
* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Nurugai
* Aza Tōma
* Yamada Asaemon Shion
Hyōrōgan

## Wielders

Kumokiri

**Hyōrōgan** (兵 (ひよう) 糧 (ろく) 丸 (がん) ) are a type of kikatsugan made up of sugar crystals.

## Trivia

* Hyōrōgan are based off of the actual ninja rations, which were made out of rice, seeds, yams, cinnamon, adlay, ginseng, sugar and various other ingredients.
* Kumokiri considers hyōrōgan to be a treat to consume in light of the fact that food made for shinobi are all about practicality than taste.
Chapter 70

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 70** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Gabimaru and Yuzuriha rush in to attack Ran's weaken body. Yuzuriha starts to feel pain coming from her wound but tries to endure it until they defeat Ran. Gabimaru sees that Ran is trying to recover his lost Tao and yells out to Yuzuriha to make the killing blow with her Tao attribute. Ran notes that she will not make the attempt since her next attack will cost her her life. Yuzuriha agrees with Ran's statement but makes the choice to attack him as planned. Ran goes on the defense by forming spikes from the ground. Gabimaru helps Yuzuriha avoid the spikes by lifting her up in the air. She then jumps down and gives the final blow to Ran's tanden. Ran then starts to crumble away and thinks about Rien. After the battle was over, Yuzuriha warns Gabimaru about the Arborification eventually taking over his body, though he knew that he had no other option if he wanted to see his wife again. He then suggests that they catch up to Sagiri and Mei but Yuzuriha tells him to leave without her after exhausting herself. Before leaving, Gabimaru thanks Yuzuriha once again for saving his life when they first encountered each other on the island. After being left alone, Yuzuriha unbuttons her dress and undo's the mucus layer of skin, revealing many scars covering her body. She then coughs up blood and thinks about her dead younger sister Saya. Knowing that her life was at risk, Yuzuriha apologizes to her deceased sister about how she was unable to stay alive for the both of them. Yuzuriha then faints with a smile on her face after thinking about Saya as her final thoughts.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Gabimaru
* Yuzuriha
* Ran
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri (flashback)
* Mei (flashback)
* Yui (flashback)
* Aza Tōma (flashback)
* Saya (flashback)
* Tao Fa
* Aza Chōbei
* Ju Fa
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi
* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Aza Tōma
Chapter 124

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 124** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Having defeated Rien, the ship starts to fall apart, since the only thing that was keeping it held together was Rien's Tao. After retrieving the Elixir of Life, Gabimaru yells out to Sagiri to grab his hand while they make their way back to the ship. Sagiri becomes concern about Shugen but turns around to see that he has passed away due to overexerting too much of his Tao in his previous attack on Jofuku's corpse, much to her sadness. Gabimaru then becomes shocked after Sagiri suddenly receives a gapping hole in her stomach and sees that the culprit is Rien, who stands before them with her body being partially covered in flowers. With her husband's body destroyed, Rien's spirit is crushed and furiously vows to Gabimaru that she will take away everything from him and the other humans. Gabimaru's left hand is then crushed by Rien. After remembering a past lesson from Eizen about how a kaishakunin is needed when performing seppuku, since the punishment does not have the victim die immediately, Sagiri comes up with the idea of using hemostasis on herself, but quickly concludes that it may not work to help her recover. She then remembers Gui Fa's past words to her on how the only thing each opposing sides will do is kill one another and remembers how theses acts were committed with the case of Kiyomaru and Jofuku. After seeing Gabimaru punctured by Rien, Nurugai prepares to rush over to assist him. However, Jikka grabs her and tells her that power will not be able to stop Rien. While having Gabimaru suffer, Rien remembers how he hesitated to destroy Jofuku's body and asks him as to why he did so. Gabimaru answers that he received an image of his wife's face in his mind at the time, which causes Rien to remember Jofuku. Gabimaru then tells Rien that he sympathizes with her since they both have people they love, which is the other reason as to why he did not commit to his attempt. Having heard these words, Rien looks back on her loving memories with Jofuku. She then decides to heal Gabimaru and Sagiri's wounds chooses to concede by having both her main body and her puppet crumble away. The survivors also witness this phenomena from their ship, including Tōma and Gui Fa, who have been watching from a distance on the island. Rien then becomes at peace with herself as her soul is reunited with Jofuku in the afterlife.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Shion
* Nurugai
* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Gabimaru
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
* Rien
* Yamada Asaemon Eizen (Flashback)
* Gui Fa
* Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru (Flashback)
* Jofuku
* Yui (Vision)
* Aza Tōma
Chapter 37

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 37** of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

## Summary

After traveling for a day, Sagiri, Yuzuriha, Senta, and Hōko manage to reach the gates of Hōrai. The gate opens and they are greeted by a man who cuts Hōko's head from a distance. Yuzuriha senses that the man was dangerous and attempts to flee but is caught in an instant by him. Sagiri draws her sword and demands that he let Yuzuriha go and tell her who he is. Hōko states that he is Lord Tensen. Mu Dan figures that Hōko was still alive and that his Arborification will only speed up. Hōko accepts this fate since he believes that his soul will rest in Hōrai. However, Mu Dan smiles stating that the religious believes were all lies in order to maintain order on the island, and that in truth, every living thing on the island were results of experimentations and the humans that venture the island were research materials. Going off from his statement, he presents the Kyōshi as examples and also states that high quality humans become Tan. Hearing this, Senta questions if he was talking about the Elixir of Life. Mu Dan understood what he was referring to and tells him that sadly the elixir doesn't benefit humans as it will only turn them into trees. After hearing this piece of information, Sagiri worries over Gabimaru's situation of completing his mission. Mu Dan ask that they surrender but is caught by a surprise attack by Yuzuriha who substitutes herself for an Arborified tree. Yuzuriha tells Sagiri that they need to escape while they can. However, Mu Dan regenerates from his wounds and commands the Kyōshi to detonate upon coming into close contact with Yuzuriha. After she manages to avoid the explosion, Mu Dan notices that she can perceive Tao. Senta and Sagiri then step in to assist Yuzuriha in fighting Mu Dan. Becoming intrigued by Yuzuriha's skills, Mu Dan says that he will teach her how to properly wield Tao.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yamada Asaemon Senta
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Hōko
* Yuzuriha
* Mu Dan
Chapter 36

## New Characters

Yamada Asaemon Isuzu
Yamada Asaemon Jikka
Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
Yamada Asaemon Shugen

**Chapter 36** of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

## Summary

In an inn in the Satsuma Domain, after learning of his return from the island, the shogun's officials ask Yamada Asaemon Jikka about the events that had occurred. Jikka explains that after Aza Chōbei killed his assigned criminal, Hōrubō, on board his boat, he says that he had felt regret for not completing the mission (though this was merely a lie). He then explains the troubles he had trying to travel back to the mainland because of the currents forcing him back to the island. After cutting the story short about how he managed to escape from the island, an official begged him to explain in detail but Jikka refuses, saying that it explaining it would be troublesome and he did not want to be involved with that island again. Yamada Asaemon Shugen then interrupts and apologies for Jikka's behavior after giving a negative comment about the shogun. The official overlooks this offense and reads a message from the shogun ordering more Asaemon to travel to the island. After the meeting, Jikka complains about how the Asaemon were being treated as pawns but Shugen reprimands him for his behavior toward the officials. Hearing Jikka's disrespectful comment about his presence being a help to him in the meeting, Shugen becomes furious and tells him to change his attitude. Jikka apologies and wonders if there were any more criminals to send to the island. Shugen informs Jikka that instead of criminals, the shogun plans to hire ninja from Iwagakure and also tells him that he will also depart once again to the island, much to his annoyance. Shugen sheds a tear thinking about what has happened to Eizen, upon not hearing from him in three days, and his other colleagues. A worker then comes for Jikka asking what they should do with the giant monster head he had brought back from the island. After realizing that he had forget to explain the monsters to the officials, Jikka tells Shugen that he managed to escape by slaying the monster. Shugen then takes a closer inspection but the worker warned him that it might be alive. However, Shugen says that the monster was dead because he could not sense any waves of life force. After meeting with two shadowy figures, Shugen says that they will depart to the island.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Hōrubō (flashback)
* Aza Chōbei  (flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
* Yamada Asaemon Isuzu (in shadows)
* Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru (in shadows)
Chapter 79

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 79** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

As he explains and sets up the ritual in front of Chōbei, Rien tells him that his brother Tōma has a bad omen. Back in the present time, Chōbei, Tōma, Gantetsusai, and Fuchi fight off against the Kishikai Ju Fa and Tao Fa's vine attacks back are pushed back severely. Gantetsusai runs forward cutting away at the vines to provide an opening for Fuchi and Tōma but the Asaemon sees that the swordsman has almost reached his limit. The monster launches their spores towards Fuchi but is protected by Tōma using his body due to him being important in his brother’s plan. Chōbei notices that everyone is become exhausted but knows that they must finish the battle quickly. After entering the pool and sneaking under the monsters, Gantetsusai slashes through the body and separates Ju Fa and Tao Fa. Fuchi and Chōbei then come in to destroy their tandens, ending their Kishikai state. Tao Fa emerges from the pool weakened and is held in the arms by Fuchi who tells the Tensen that it was over for them. Ju Fa then climbs out also weakened and attacks Chōbei. Since his Tao won't be able to hinder them, Chōbei pulls out two bottles of Water Tao, that he planned to use against Gabimaru once they met again, from his stomach. He then pours the liquid on Ju Fa to stop him from regenerating while basking in his victory. Gantetsusai comes in to finish the job in defeat the Tensen which causes Chōbei to think that he was chowing mercy. Remembering Tao Fa's words from their last battle, Gantetsusai places a peach from Tao Fa's corpse next to Ju Fa, thanking her for the "fun". As he slowly dies, Ju Fa apologizes to Tao Fa for not being able to protect her. The two then embrace each other in the afterlife with Tao Fa saying that she was glad that he was her partner. The battle ends with the four exhausted. Fuchi then wonders how the others are during on their end. Going back a bit earlier in time, Sagiri and Mei encounter Gui Fa who says that they will do nothing as long as the two stay where they are at but also adds that they will attack if they were to move from their spot.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Rien (flashback)
* Ju Fa
* Tao Fa
* Aza Chōbei
* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi
* Aza Tōma
* Gabimaru (flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Mei
* Gui Fa
Ninjutsu

**Ninjutsu** (忍術, *Literally meaning*: Ninja Techniques) is the superhuman power and main fighting style used by shinobi.

## Overview

Ninjutsu is the product of intense shinobi training, making the individual much stronger than the average human. Ninjutsu allows shinobi to perform extraordinary feats, such as breathing or emitting fire, controlling bodily fluids, flying up into the clouds, or becoming one with the sea. Techniques created from ninjutsu are called **Ninpō** (忍法, *Literally meaning*: Ninja Arts). The use of objects as weapons can also be considered ninjutsu, such as Gabimaru's Ninpō: Ikari Tsubute. A shinobi can have the option of enhancing their ninjutsu through certain methods, such as Yuzuriha's use of potions that can add certain properties to her body fluid ninjutsu once consumed.

Tao can also be used in conjunction with ninjutsu to either increase the potency in a shinobi's attacks or create techniques. Yuzuriha uses Tao to use a ninjutsu technique called Ninpō: Kawarimi where she hides her presence from her enemies and launch a surprise attack.

## Ninjutsu Users

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* †: the character is deceased.
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* ‡: the character is no longer part of this group.

## Trivia

* From Gabimaru's perspective, once the superhuman abilities of ninjutsu have been mastered they are seen as being rudimentary skills to a shinobi.
* According to Gabimaru, a technique created from ninjutsu can only be called a "ninpō" if the shinobi had undergone intense training to develop it and anything less would be perceived as a childish magic trick that a ninja can easily overcome.
* It has been pointed out by Mu Dan and Gabimaru that Tao is believed to be the source of ninjutsu since it makes up everything in the world.

## References

1. ↑ *Jigokuraku* Chapter 7, page 12
2. ↑ *Jigokuraku: Utakata no Yume*
Chapter 49

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 49** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Chōbei unleashes a transformation and uncontrollably attacks Gabimaru. Gabimaru tries to ward him off by releasing a large burst of flames. Chōbei's consciousness begins to be consumed by the darkness and decides to kill everything in his path. After Gantetsusai wonders why Gabimaru isn't using Tao, Mei says that he is unable to use Tao and can't win against Chōbei. Gabimaru makes the decision to use up his remaining life to kill Chōbei, however, he is briefly stopped by a vision of person. He ignores this and rushes in to fight once again. Fuchi has noted that both men have lost themselves and are willing to fight to the death. After remembering Gantetsusai words earlier, Tōma realizes that Chōbei has been fighting for his sake and tries to stop him from losing himself. Chōbei continues on his rampage but realizes that he has been unknowingly hurting Tōma who tries to make him come to his senses. Gabimaru sees an opportunity to attack and prepares to use his final attack. Mei then cries out to Gabimaru to stop.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Aza Chōbei
* Aza Tōma
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi
* Mei
* Gabimaru
* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Yui
Chapter 111

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 111** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

After meeting with Mei and Yuzuriha, Gui Fa senses that not only is the Banko's Tao destroyed but also the island's as well, hinting that the land will soon meet its end. Gui Fa could also tell that the reason for Zhu Jin's foolish, yet commendable, actions was to receive praise from their colleagues. Yuzuriha comments on how she felt that Gui Fa was okay with the fact that the Tensens are all dying, but is told by Gui Fa that they have a chance of being revived through the Basin their holding, which they tried to protect as a result of their small body, after 1,000 years had passed. Yuzuriha decides that it was time for her and Mei to enter the floodgates but is warned by Gui Fa that after two hours have passed they will not be able to stop Rien from leaving the island. Meanwhile at the floodgates, Shugen enters and jumps onboard Rien's burning ship to stop his departure to Japan. Rien defends himself against Shugen but also tries to hold back as to not damage the ship's interior. Shugen slashes Rien at his tanden but has no effect due to his Water Tao not being the right match to hinder his Wood Tao. He is then shot through the chest but manages to have the damage slightly reduced with the help of Tenza's metal headband kept under his robe. After he chooses replicate the abilities of the Yamada Asaemon to fight the Tensen, Rien senses something strange with Shugen's Tao. Upon receiving another cut to his tanden from a replicated attack used by Shion, Rien starts to feel pain from the attack. Rien then confirms that Shugen has the ability to change the attribute of his Tao and sees that he has no choice but to give his full attention on fighting him. Though he wanted to protect the ship from burning by subduing the flames with Tao, Rien allows the flames to rise, severs Shugen's right arm with a feathered fan, and changes to their Yin form.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Yuzuriha
* Mei
* Gui Fa
* Zhu Jin (Vision)
* Rien
* Shija (Flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
* Yamada Asaemon Tenza (Projection)
* Yamada Asaemon Shion (Projection)
* Yamada Asaemon Kishō (Projection)
* Yamada Asaemon Genji (Projection)
* Yamada Asaemon Senta (Projection)
Chapter 22

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 22** of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.

## Summary

Despite Mei's appearance in the bath, Gabimaru proceeds to remove his clothes, saying that its normal for him to take baths with other people. Sagiri takes note of Gabimaru's wounds on his back and a strange marking on Mei's back. She then prepares to give them proper bath adequate and washes Mei. While washing himself, Gabimaru remembers a time his wife washed his back and gives him advice about relaxing his body. After remembering how he told her that she should not cover her scar with her hair, he gives the same advice to Mei about her marking. This causes Mei to see a good side in Gabimaru and comes close to him. Later the three walk back to the house and Sagiri notices that Gabimaru is starting to change. Meanwhile, Gabimaru reminded himself that he could not waste anymore time. After arriving, Senta becomes exhausted after gathering information. Sagiri tells him that he should rest but insisted that he keep watch after a bath. However, he falls asleep afterwards in front of Gabimaru and gives him an opportunity to leave for Hōrai.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Mei
* Gabimaru
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Yui (flashback)
* Iwagakure Chief (flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Senta
* Yuzuriha
* Hōko
Chapter 3

## New Characters

Yamada Asaemon Kishō

**Chapter 3** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

After arriving on the island, Gabimaru tells Sagiri of the Iwagakure Chief's immortal body and how the Elixir of Life may actually exist, though he doubted it may be on the island because of the unnatural environment. He then frees himself of his restraints but Sagiri refuses to allow him to do whatever pleases him. Gabimaru agreed to the terms and is then hit by a surprise attacked from Warped Keiun. He then notices that the criminal's arms were not restrained and complained to Sagiri. Sagiri questioned Yamada Asaemon Kishō as to why he wasn't following the rules, only for the Asaemon to reply saying that the rules are not necessary. Keiun charges at Gabimaru and attacks him with a barrage of weapons, however, they had no effect while Gabimaru was tying his hands together. Gabimaru then lifts the giant upwards and kicks his spear towards him. Keiun manages to survive after revealing that he was wearing armour underneath his clothing. He prepares himself to fight Gabimaru once more, but is later killed by the bored ninja. Gabimaru tells Sagiri that he wishes to move on a find the elixir but then spots Kishō drawing out his sword.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* *Iwagakure Chief* (flashback)
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Gabimaru
* Warped Keiun
* Yamada Asaemon Kishō
Chapter 66

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 66** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Rien sits in the ritual circle and reviews the names of the human invaders given by Chōbei. With Zhu Jin encountering Shion and Nurugai, Rien believes that he holds the advantage since Shion's Wood Tao will have no effect against Zhu Jin's Water Tao and Nurugai not being adept in using Tao. Since both Gantetsusai and Fuchi have no experience with Tao, Rien believes that Tao Fa and Ju Fa will defeat them while Chōbei reasons with his brother Tōma to join their side. Rien then takes note of Gabimaru, believing him to be very valuable. After he finishes his review, Rien presents the completed Elixir of Life to Jofuku and announces that once they defeat the human invaders they will be ready to depart to the mainland to create more of the elixir from the humans. Meanwhile, the Asaemon from the second landing party become exhausted from their long travel and are then shown by the ninja the remains of what was left by Tenza and Genji. Shugen becomes furious after knowing that more of his clan members are dead and decides to use the Horse Flute to summon the Mōnshin from their nest. He then commands them to transport him and his clan members to Hōrai.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Rien
* Ran
* Zhu Jin
* Gui Fa
* Ju Fa
* Tao Fa
* Aza Chōbei
* Yamada Asaemon Shion
* Nurugai
* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi
* Aza Tōma
* Gabimaru
* Yuzuriha
* Jofuku
* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Yamada Asaemon Isuzu
* Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
* Shija
* Kinkakubō
* Ginkakubō
* *Lettuce Dōshi* (flashback)
Adachi Matagorō

* Anime
* Manga

**Adachi Matagorō** (安 (あ) 達 (だち) 又 (また) 五 (ご) 郎 (ろう) , *****Adachi Matagorō*****?) was a criminal put on death row and a candidate to partake in the expedition to Shinsenkyō.

## Appearance

Matagorō held a sinister facial expression and wore a robe with a cross shape patterns.

## Personality

Matagorō was a cruel man who took enjoyment of killing women and children, even thinking of taking his chance of being pardon as an opportunity to continue killing. He also seemed to dislike the idea of being treated as a sacrifice.

## History

### Island Arc

At Edo, Matagorō and other death row criminals gathered together for the hearing of the Shinsenkyō expedition for a chance to be pardon of their crimes if they complete the task of retrieving the Elixir of Life from the island for the shogun. However, before any of them could go any further, they were ordered to reduce their numbers to determine the ones who were most qualified. After Aza Chōbei starts the massacre by killing one of the criminals, Matagorō becomes his next victim and is killed.
Ninpō: Hibōshi Saidai Karyoku

## Users

Gabimaru

**Ninpō: Hibōshi Saidai Karyoku** (忍法 火法師最大火力, *Literal meaning*: Ninja Art: Fire Monk Maximum Fire Power) is a ninjutsu used by Gabimaru where he unleashes a stronger version of the Ninpō: Hibōshi. The flames released can be said to be a lot more intense than the normal flames of the original technique since it not only scorches Gabimaru's opponent but also himself as well regardless of his body being in good condition.
Monster

**Monsters** (化物, *Bakemono*) are what humans refer to the experimental creatures created by Jofuku on Kotaku in his attempts to unlock the secrets to immortality.

## History

Over 1,000 years ago while serving the emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Jofuku sailed to an island to conduct research on achieving immortality. Using Taoism as the foundation to his research, Jofuku experimented with the Tao of organisms by fusing them together and created fabricated creatures as a result.

## Types

### Paradise Butterflies

The butterflies of Kotaku have human faces and stingers to infect their victims with Arborification. They can also release powder from their scales, causing whoever inhales it to feel lightheaded.

### Paradise Centipedes

The centipedes of Kotaku have human faces and are much larger than ordinary centipedes.

### Wadatsumi

The **Wadatsumi** (海神, *Viz:* Kaishin Sea-Gods) are large under sea monsters that prevents anything from leaving Kotaku if it has not come from Hōrai's floodgates. They have a body of an eel, tentacles with deformed faces and sharp claws, and have the head of a human.

### Sōshin

*Further information: Sōshin*

The **Sōshin** (竈神) are lower-class monsters who serve as guardians in Eishū by killing any humans that trespass on the island. They have low intellect but are capable of speech on rare occasions. They live in a nest deep within the valley of Hōjō and are forbidden from stepping foot in Hōrai.

### Monshin

*Further information: Monshin*

The **Monshin** (門神) are another type of lower-class monster guardians but are much more stronger than the Sōshin.

### Dōshi

*Further information: Dōshi*

The **Dōshi** (道士) are monsters of a higher-class. Unlike the Sōshin and Monshin, the Dōshi possess intelligence and are much stronger. They reside in Hōrai where they undergo training in the ways of Tao as students and servants of Lord Tensen.

### Tensen

*Further information: Tensen*

**Tensens** (天仙, *Literally meaning:* Heavenly Immortals) are synthetic humans created from Human and Flower Tao. They are the supreme beings of Kotaku who rule over all the monsters inhabiting the island. The Tao of each Tensen are greatly refined and goes beyond human limitations, being comparable to that of the gods. They benefit from an elixir known as Tan where their lifespans are extended with large amounts of Tao robbed from humans. They are also able to regenerate their bodies from any form of injuries they receive in an instant and are able to unleash a transformation known as a Kishikai.

## Others

### Banko Monsters

After fusing with the Banko, Zhu Jin created gigantic monsters resembling Buddha but with flowers as faces to collect Tao for the Rite of Just Consumption. The bodies of the monsters are made from vegetation and have bodies that are either male or female. If come into contact with anything living, the monsters would drain the victim's Tao and cause their body to sprout flowers and die.

## Trivia

* The concept of the monsters on Kotaku references the experimental Beast Folk in *The Island of Doctor Moreau* from which the manga took inspiration from.
Chapter 91

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 91** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Gantetsusai is unable to counter against Shugen's imitation strength of Genji's and ends up having his sword knocked out of his hand. Gantetsusai tries to throw a punch at Shugen but is avoided after he imitates Kishō's ability to ward off incoming attacks and receives multiple cuts to his body, causing him to feel heavily exhausted. Shugen prepares to execute Gantetsusai but has his blade stopped by Fuchi who tells him that while Gantetsusai is a criminal he believes that he is not truly "evil" and is willing to go against him as long as no one else dies. Having heard these words, Shugen sees that Fuchi has not changed since the time they met where he offered his help in dissecting a female corpse after hearing how he believes that his work in anatomical research will better lives. He then slashes Fuchi and comments how he was a good person since he only thought about others. In the Rentan Temple, Isuzu explains to Sagiri that she has faith in Shugen because he upholds order where he protects people who abide by the law and punishes those who go against them at any cost. At the same time, Chōbei and Tōma surrender, Shion lays down his weapon, and Gabimaru is approached by two ninja with faces resembling the Iwagakure chief and Yui. Gantetsusai thinks that Shugen is insane for cutting down one of his comrades but is told by the man that what he did was determination and that he condemns him.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tamiya Gantetsusai
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
* Yamada Asaemon Genji (vision)
* Yamada Asaemon Fuchi
* Yamada Asaemon Kishō (vision)
* Yamada Asaemon Isuzu
* Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
* Mei
* Yuzuriha
* Yamada Asaemon Eizen (flashback)
* Aza Tōma
* Aza Chōbei
* Yamada Asaemon Jikka
* Nurugai
* Yamada Asaemon Shion
* Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru
* Gabimaru
* Kinkakubō
* Ginkakubō
Chapter 112

## Chapter Chronology

**Chapter 112** of the *Jigokuraku* manga.

## Summary

Mei asks Gui Fa as to what they meant by Rien's true goal. Using their Tao illusion ability, Gui Fa shows Mei and Yuzuriha as to what they saw in Rien's laboratory, revealing that they found a hidden room with clones of Rien looking after a mysterious crippled figure in a bed, who Mei assumes is Jofuku. A sudden noise then breaks them out of the illusion. Gui Fa explains that the noise came from Rien setting sail after having dealt with Shugen. Despite the circumstance, Mei asks Gui Fa to continue with her explanation on Jofuku's plans. Gui Fa tells Mei that they are making an incorrect assumption, revealing that their master had already died and had been turned into a gold statue in order for his body to be preserved after undergoing Arborification. Gui Fa then tells Mei and Yuzuriha that Rien's true goal is to revive Jofuku using the Tao of the citizens of Japan. Knowing that Jofuku was already dead, Mei asks (while speaking in Chinese) Gui Fa who was the Hōko that they found. Gui Fa reveals that the person was actual the real body of Rien, the wife of Jofuku who had created puppets of the Rien they are familiar with after undergoing Arborification a long time ago. Meanwhile on the ship, the Rien puppet walks up and tearfully embraces the statue of Jofuku while begging for her husband to come back to her. Gui Fa comments on Rien's approach as being foolish and starts to criticize the notion of love humans have. They then finally tells them that within two hours Rien will reach Japan to initiate their plan, shocking both Mei and Yuzuriha.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Mei
* Gui Fa
* Yuzuriha
* Rien
* Yamada Asaemon Shugen
* Jofuku