Chapter 25

## Publication Order

**Before Their Departure** is the 25th chapter in the Gachiakuta manga series written and illustrated by Kei Urana. It was published in the 39th Weekly Shōnen Magazine issue on August 24th, 2022.

## Summary

Chapter 25 begins with Rudo washing his gloves in the sink and his hands stinging. As he leaves the bathroom and heads to his room, Riyou is lying down and says that he’s up awfully late since it's 4 A.M. She reminds him that they will be leaving tomorrow. Rudo is stunned and questions why she’s here and how she got in his room. She says that her room is just above and she got worried from hearing groans so she went through the window. She asks if it was because of his hands. Rudo answers that they don’t hurt when the gloves are on but he still has to wash them sometimes. Riyou says that they look like nasty burns but backtracks saying they don’t actually look like burns. Rudo responds saying that she would have to ask his shitty parents to find out. Riyou sits up and says that parents give us both good and bad things then leaves the room.

Engine and Griss are looking into a room as loud clanging emanates from it. They say this may take a while and leave.

The boss Alha tells Engine that until Rudo’s “Full Face” is done he will have Engine do the “final preparations”. Rudo, confused, asks what these terms mean and Engine says that it's what janitors have to wear when they go into the forbidden zone. He continues saying that they have an artisan that makes the mask but if you give them a deadline they procrastinate and get nothing done. Alha says that until it’s done being made Rudo will go for a “good luck charm”. Semiu chimes in by mentioning that the forbidden zone is unpredictable and that it's not uncommon to get killed by aberrant beasts. She says to prevent those things as much as possible, she will have a specific giver paint it for her. Rudo questions what she meant by paint. Semiu continues saying that the giver is free to do what they want so they would visit the janitors to paint occasionally but it's been awhile so they probably have been too busy. Engine adds on saying that if they were here he wouldn't have to go out every time. Rudo asks where they’ll be going and Engine answers “The City of Graffiti. Canvas Town”.

Engine introduces Rudo to the team of Janitors that will be helping him on the search for the “lady of the forbidden zone”. From Akuta there is Zanka, Riyou and Engine. From Eager there is Delmon and Tamzy. And supporters Griss, Follo and Thoum are on the team. Engine mentions that there are usually five supporters but since they will be travelling to the forbidden zone they bring a few without abilities and more givers.

Delmon yells to Rudo as he approaches. He intensely says he’s heard Rudo’s life story and says he will never forgive those who do terrible things to his comrades. He says that he really likes people who are passionate and says Rudo must be eager before Tamzy steps in to settle things down. Tamzy says that since Engine brought in Rudo, that means he belongs to the Akuta. He continues to excuse Delmon for being intense but mentions that he is still a good person. He also tells Rudo that he likes passionate people too. Engine adds to the chaos by telling Delmon to let them know how passionate he is. Delmon shouts that they will be going to Canvas Town and gives an intense speech about how they must not give up no matter how difficult because they are janitors. Everyone joins in with the intensity and give a shout after the inspirational speech.

Calmly sitting in the car, the team is on their way to start their mission.

## Appearances

### Characters

* Rudo
* Riyou
* Engine
* Griss Lubion
* Alha Korvus
* Semiu
* Zanka Nijik
* Follo