This chapter is widely regarded by fans as the moment that sets up the series' "miracle" ending, where the two heroes finally have a chance to save everyone from the very beginning.
The chapter ends on a massive cliffhanger. As Takemichi collapses, he passes his time-leaping powers to Mikey through their physical contact. Mikey, realizing what he has done, cries out in despair, triggering a final, massive leap back in time to their childhood. This chapter is widely regarded by fans as
Despite being severely injured, Takemichi refuses to give up on Mikey. He uses his ability to see visions of the immediate future to dodge Mikey's lethal strikes, but he eventually stops dodging. Mikey, realizing what he has done, cries out
In a shocking turn of events, Takemichi allows Mikey to run him through with the katana. As he is impaled, Takemichi hugs Mikey, telling him that he will take all of Mikey's "darkness" onto himself. In a shocking turn of events, Takemichi allows
The chapter focuses on the brutal confrontation between the series protagonist, , and the leader of the Kanto Manji Gang, Manjiro "Mikey" Sano .