Chapter 19

## Chapter Chronology

**“Secret's Out”** (バレた, *Bareta*) is the nineteenth chapter of the *Kill Blue* manga series, written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki.

## Summary

As Juzo was making his escape from Kazuma, he successfully acquired the necessary items, including spare ammunition, to cover a longer distance. However, during his departure, a local security guard arrived, instructing him to vacate the premises due to ongoing gunfire, of which the guard was unaware of the source. This left Juzo bewildered, as he believed that Kazuma and Eiji had intentionally led him and Tenma to what they thought was an abandoned area.

Shortly thereafter, Kazuma arrived and prepared to open fire on the guard. Juzo intervened, urging him not to involve civilians. Kazuma countered that such restraint was Juzo's policy, not his. He took his shots, but Juzo expertly deflected each bullet, leaving Kazuma astonished. Kazuma then began to recall rumors of an individual capable of such superhuman feats, known as the man with the Devil's Left Hand, Juzo Ogami.

Connecting the dots, Kazuma noted the unusual coincidence of sharing the same name as the legendary hitman, who was significantly older. He initially considered it a mere similarity in names, but then, with a sudden realization, Kazuma confidently declared that Juzo was, in fact, Juzo Ogami. This revelation left Kotatsu, who was on the other line, equally stunned by Kazuma's deduction. Kotatsu recalled asking Juzo about enrolling in a school with the same name, while Juzo, visibly nervous, grappled with being found out.

In an attempt to evade the situation, Juzo resorted to an incredible and fabricated tale. He asserted that he was, in fact, Juzo Ogami's own love child, making false allegations about how he harbored deep resentment toward Juzo Ogami, which is technically himself. According to this story, he claimed that he had been abandoned by Juzo Ogami and his mother shortly after birth. And as a result, he purportedly chose to pursue the same career path as Juzo Ogami and adopted his very name with the hope that it would eventually lead Juzo to seek him out. Kotatsu, listening on the other end, reacted to how lame Juzo's story is.

To Kotatsu's surprise, Juzo's fabricated story struck a chord with Kazuma, who was moved to tears by it. Kazuma expressed genuine feelings of Juzo for wanting to get rid of his supposed father, emphasizing the brutal nature of their shared line of work, describing those involved as literal monsters.

Kazuma went on to share his and his brother Eiji's challenging past. He revealed that before they were drawn into their current profession, he was just an ordinary kid who loved performing magic tricks, while Eiji was a sports enthusiast. The two of them had once led normal lives, but Kazuma paused his narrative there and shifted the focus to the true reason behind their actions, including the kidnapping of Noren. He explained that they believed Noren's involvement with Mitsuoka Pharmaceuticals might somehow help Eiji return to his former self. This created a high-stakes situation where neither side could afford to lose, irrespective of their motivations.

Kazuma then disclosed his expertise in hypnotism and revealed that the lighter in his hand was his weapon. When he casually closed the lighter, a local guard standing beside Juzo abruptly moved without his own will and attacked Juzo. This sudden behavior led Juzo to realize that the guard's sudden appearance earlier might have been orchestrated through mind control by Kazuma. In response, Juzo swiftly incapacitated the guard by striking him on the nape to render him unconscious.

After Juzo incapacitated the guard, he acknowledged that he had been caught off guard by Kazuma and had not foreseen the situation. He mentioned that he wasn't entirely impressed by Kazuma's ability if he had only managed to hypnotize one person. In response, Kazuma defended his plan, explaining that it had been in motion since Juzo started chasing them. He demonstrated his control by hypnotizing a crowd outside the arena. Juzo promptly called Tenma and informed him of the situation, advising him to flee if he saw civilians, who were now under Kazuma's influence, approaching.

Tenma agreed to Juzo's instructions but also conveyed that he had recognized the threat ever since they were targeted by exploding golf balls. He emphasized that they were dealing with formidable adversaries and acknowledged the risks. However, he expressed his determination not to run away, drawing a parallel with athletes who give their all on the field and often face challenges. He conveyed his readiness to confront danger head-on, mentioning that as someone aspiring to excel in baseball, basketball, and soccer, he was prepared to face adversity.

Tenma concluded the call and issued a challenge to Eiji by kicking a football ball towards him, suggesting they engage in a game.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* Juzo's successful escape from Kazuma, obtaining necessary items for his getaway.
	+ Arrival of a local security guard unaware of the ongoing gunfire, instructing Juzo to leave.
	+ Kazuma's arrival and preparation to attack the guard, thwarted by Juzo's intervention.
* Juzo's surprising defense against Kazuma's gunfire.
	+ Kazuma's realization and declaration that Juzo is the legendary hitman, "Juzo Ogami."
	+ Kotatsu's surprise at Kazuma's deduction and recollection of questioning Juzo about sharing the same name.
	+ Juzo's fabricated story about being Juzo Ogami's love child and his resentment toward Juzo (which is himself).
	+ Kazuma's emotional reaction to Juzo's tale and his admission of wanting to distance himself from his supposed father.
* Kazuma's account of his and Eiji's past as normal kids and their motivation for kidnapping Noren.
	+ Kazuma's disclosure of his hypnotism expertise and the use of a lighter as his weapon.
	+ Hypnotized guard's attack on Juzo and his subsequent incapacitation.
* Juzo's conversation with Tenma, advising him to flee from hypnotized civilians.
	+ Tenma's acknowledgment of the formidable adversaries they face and his resolve not to run away.
	+ Tenma's determination to confront danger, drawing a parallel with athletes who face challenges head-on.
	+ He then challenge Eiji to engage in a game with him.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Juzo Ogami**
**Kazuma Rindou**
**Guard**Debut
**Kotatsu Nekota**Other Line
**Tenma Tendo**
**Eiji Rindou**