Konjiki no Gash!! Chapter 304

**The Departure** (出発, *Shuppatsu*) is the 304th chapter of Makoto Raiku's Konjiki no Gash!!. This chapter was originally released in Japan on May 18, 2001.

## Plot

Kiyomaro, Gash, Megumi, and Tio are at the airport, ready to depart for the Rocky Mountains to battle against Clear Note, and are being seen off by Dr. Riddles, Apollo, and Reen. Dr. Riddles tells them that everybody is counting on them, letting the four of them know that he’s contacted all of their previous allies to let them know about the battle that’s about to take place, and says that they’re all praying hard for their victory. He says that even the bookkeepers who do not know about the battle still hold their demons close to their hearts. Dr. Riddles and Apollo express frustration that all they can do for them is pray, but Kiyomaro assures him that providing them with a jet to reach the Rocky Mountains has been more than enough help. Megumi says that it’s time for them to take off, and that they will definitely return from the battle victorious.

A bit later, after their plane had taken off, Tio appears to be very nervous. Kiyomaro reassures her that they will be okay because they’re using the strategy that Dufort had come up with for them. Megumi wonders if Brago and Umagon had taken off alright, to which Kiyomaro states that Brago is in France, and Umagon is in Africa, and that they should be departing soon as well. Kiyomaro says that this division is their best way to avoid Clear’s long-range spell that had previously burned Canchome and Papipurio’s books. Tio is still nervous, as she expresses that this strategy renders the four of them “the bait.” Gash, however, cheers her on and exclaims that she can use this opportunity to show off her defensive abilities.

In a flashback back at the Takamine residence, Dufort is going over the group’s strategy for this upcoming battle against Clear Note. He states that in four days’ time, they will be carrying out their plan against Clear. Kiyomaro asks if it’s too early for this, but Dufort responds by stating that Gash, Tio, Umagon, and Brago, as well as their bookkeepers, have all reached maturity in their power. Dufort explains that since Clear’s body hasn’t fully healed yet, this gives them a chance to fight him that they can’t afford to miss. Kiyomaro asks Dufort how much Clear’s body has recovered already, saying that it will be fully recovered in eighty days. Dufort says that according to his Answer Talker ability, Clear Note’s body is around 90% recovered. He goes on to say that if they move to attack, Clear will probably think of a way to retaliate, and as such, it would be best for the group to approach the Rocky Mountain from many directions so as to best avoid Clear’s extremely long-range attack that had burned Canchome and Papipurio’s books. Dufort says that since Clear would not be able to aim with Vino’s eyes, he will only have his own detecting ability to rely on.

Dufort goes over more of the plan, saying that Tio will defend against Clear’s attacks, and Brago and Umagon can perform a surprise attack if given an opening from another angle, as they have all been trained in how to erase their demonic power from being sensed. Dufort says that the more demons who are able to approach Clear, the more probable it will be for them to win against him. He says that if Gash’s group concentrates on fighting Clear, it will be impossible for Clear to aim for the other group. Then, Dufort goes on, Kiyomaro will use his Answer Talker ability to learn how to avoid and defend against attacks, and will guide Tio and the others accordingly. Gash comments on Dufort being unable to come with them, and Kiyomaro confirms that because Dufort doesn’t have a demon, he would unfortunately be a burden and liability if he were present during battle. Dufort warns that his Answer Talker ability cannot provide a clear answer about what power lies within, but that Clear Note is holding one more hidden power they have not seen yet. He encourages them all, stating that it’s up to their power to make a future for Zeon and all of the demons living in the demon world.

Presently, in the Rocky Mountains, Vino casts Raajia Radisu, Radisu, Radisu, Giiru Ranzu Radisu, and Teoradisu for Clear Note to use on the terrain in order to create an expansive field for battle. Vino ponders which attack their should launch on the approaching group. Clear Note answers, and Vino casts Shin Kuria Seunousu Baadorerugo. A large, skeletal bird is created and speeds through the sky, on its way to attack the group.

On the plane, Gash senses that an attack is coming their way. Kiyomaro is in shock, stating that they had only left Japan thirty minutes prior. Kiyomaro uses Answer Talker to determine that the attack will reach them in only thirty to forty minutes. Megumi and Tio ready themselves to cast a defensive spell, but Kiyomaro stops them, stating that the incoming attack will simply grab the shield or their plane and throw them into the ocean. Kiyomaro thinks to himself, fearing that they have no chance of winning against this attack that’s coming so quickly while they’re still midair in the plane.

In the sky above the Indian Ocean, in another plane, someone is praising another for sensing demonic energy from this far away. The speaker is revealed to be Kafka Sunbeam, now sporting longer hair and a different suit than his previous outfit, and Umagon, slightly larger and more muscular in stature, and with a longer mane. Sunbeam says he and Umagon will save their friends from this crisis they’re in, to which Umagon “Meru”s in agreement.

## Features

### Characters by Appearance

* Kiyomaro Takamine
* Gash Bell
* Megumi Oumi
* Tio
* Professor Riddle
* Apollo Genesis
* Reen Vis
* Dufort
* Clear Note
* Vino

### Locations

* Japan
	+ Airport
	+ Takamine Residence
* Rocky Mountains
* Indian Ocean

### Spells by Appearance

* Raajia Radisu
* Radisu
* Giiru Ranzu Radisu
* Teoradisu
* Shin Kuria Seunousu Baadorerugo