Chapter 13

## Chapter Chronology

**“Elite”** (精 (せい) 鋭 (えい) , *Seiei*) is the thirteenth chapter of the *Kagurabachi* manga series, written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono.

## Summary

The chapter opens with Genichi Sojo carefully observing his opponents. Despite facing five elite Kamunabi members, Sojo desires to confront Azami and Shiba because he considers them the strongest. He notices the female Kamunabi member with a ponytail showcasing Gansui's ability to create a battlefield platform.

During that moment, the chapter included a brief flashback featuring Chihiro, where he briefed the elite squad about the strengths and weaknesses of the Cloud Gouger Blade. Chihiro shared his knowledge about the sword, explaining its three abilities: Ice, which balances offense and defense; Water, used for disorientation and concealment; and the highly lethal Lightning attack known as Mei. Although one member found this information basic, Chihiro emphasized the danger of the Lightning's lethality.

Later, when a Kamunabi member invited Azami to join, he discussed a more comprehensive plan. The higher-ups speculated that simply eliminating Sojo wouldn't resolve the issue at hand. They also had to consider the upcoming auction and Hishaku's involvement in the entire situation. Hence, instead of a direct confrontation against Sojo, they believed deploying a strategic team would be a more effective approach.

Returning to the battlefield, the elite members execute their plans as intended against Genichi Sojo. The mafia boss acknowledges his opponents' strategy of creating an aerial battleground to avoid causing damage to the city. During this time, the Kamunabi members display a series of precisely calculated attacks on Sojo.

The chapter then features another flashback where Chihiro offers advice to the elite squad on their strategy for the fight. He recommends focusing on overwhelming Sojo with a multitude of attacks and preventing him from executing a potentially lethal "charge" maneuver with Cloud Gouger. Charging the weapon significantly amplifies its power, posing a serious threat to them.

Later, the chapter transitions back to the battlefield, where Sojo combines his lightning ability with water to launch a powerful attack against his adversaries. However, this outcome aligns with the plan devised by Kamunabi and Chihiro. Their intention was to allow Sojo to unleash a fully charged lightning strike, known as Mei, which required a ten-second charge for a second use. After enduring the mafia boss' combined assault, the Kamunabi members counter with their own abilities. Sojo attempts a second lightning attack, but it proves unsuccessful.

Following the instructions from the injured guard, Chihiro sets out to locate and rescue Char. His information indicates that the young girl was being held captive in a research laboratory, guarded by several sorcerers. Aware that the enchanted blade's strength heightens with its wielder's abilities, Chihiro navigates the situation cautiously.

The chapter concludes with Chihiro removing his bandages on one side and Sojo appearing defeated on the other side.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* Genichi Sojo studies his opponents, particularly eyeing Azami and Shiba among the elite Kamunabi members.
	+ Chihiro briefs the squad about the Cloud Gouger Blade's abilities and warns about its highly lethal Lightning attack.
* Azami discusses a comprehensive strategy considering Sojo, an upcoming auction, and Hishaku's involvement.
	+ The elite members execute their plans effectively against Sojo by creating an aerial battleground and launching precise attacks.
* Chihiro advises the squad to overwhelm Sojo, preventing the weapon's charged attack that significantly boosts its power.
	+ Sojo combines lightning with water for a powerful attack, aligning with Kamunabi's plan to counter him strategically.
* Chihiro pursues the rescue of Char from a research lab guarded by sorcerers, acknowledging the blade's power's dependence on its user.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Genichi Sojo**
**Ikuto Hagiwara**
**Uzuki**
**Kugara**
**Kazane**
**Kamunabi 1**
**Kamunabi 2**
**Chihiro Rokuhira**
**Azami**Flashback
**Sojo's Underdog**Flashback
**Kunishige Rokuhira**Flashback
**Char Kyonagi**Mentioned