Chapter 3

## Chapter Chronology

**Hanging Bridge Hell** (吊り橋地獄, *Tsuribashi Jigoku*?) is the 3rd chapter of *Tokyo Underworld* manga, written and illustrated by Kenji Sakaki. This also serves as the third chapter of the first volume of the manga series.

## Summary

As the students panicked and fled in fear, the imposing figure of Executioner Benkei approached them on Rainbow Bridge. Among them, Hanayama, a student from Class 2-A at Toyosu Highschool, accidentally tripped and fell victim to Benkei's crushing weight on her legs, causing her to cry out in pain. Yomi attempted to help his classmate, but Haine intervened, realizing it was too late.

With one foot on Hanayama's leg and the other on her waist, Benkei ominously raised its shovel and declared, "You shall not cross this bridge." Without hesitation, the executioner severed the girl's legs, tossing the other half into the river. This gruesome act left everyone stunned and terrified, dropping to their knees in disbelief.

Benkei then returned to the monitor, increasing the volume of the show they had been watching earlier, centered around Musashibo Benkei, a Monk Warrior. This Benkei character was seen pledging loyalty to his master, equipped with a garden fork and two katanas.

The Executioner Benkei, on the other hand, sought to mimic the character from the show. It grotesquely attached Hanayama's amputated legs to its back as macabre ornaments. Haine explained that each Benkei had its own distinct personality, with this Executioner Benkei identifying as the Monk Warrior.

Yomi had given up hope, realizing they couldn't defeat the Executioner Benkei, and their path to Shibaura Main Tower had vanished. Yami suggested moving swiftly to where they first encountered Benkei, hoping to reach Daiba Main Tower before it caught up with them.

Just as they were about to flee, the bridge began to crack, and the suspender cables snapped dangerously close to them. Time was running out as they had only 17 minutes before the bridge would collapse entirely. To make matters worse, the Benkei used a suspender cable to strike one of their classmates in the head, hurling the body and head simultaneously.

Meanwhile, Kashiwagi's friends pleaded with the Benkei for forgiveness, realizing that their current horrors were retribution for their actions against Masatoshi Yabuuchi. Kashiwagi suggested apologizing to Masatoshi's lifeless body on the bus they had ridden earlier. One friend made the attempt, but the Benkei struck him fatally.

After witnessing this brutality, everyone ran in sheer terror, exhausted and some even losing control due to fear. Despite their distance from Benkei, it continued its slow approach, scraping its shovel on the bridge.

Amidst the chaos, Yomi and Yami planned a way to save the other, but their lives were inextricably linked due to their twin connection. Haine, seizing a moment of clarity, asked for their help, leading them to a hidden gun on the side of the bridge.

She explained that execution in the Tokyo Underworld was like a grim spectacle, with condemned individuals given a chance to fight back against their executioners. Hidden weapons were placed nearby to aid them in their struggle. Haine gave the gun to Yomi, emphasizing that their only chance at survival was to fight back.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Benkei**
**Yomi Kanda**
**Yami Kanda**
**Haine Saikawa**
**Aya Hanayama**Deceased
**Uchiyama**Deceased
**Kashiwagi**
**Masatoshi Yabuuchi**Mentioned