Ch. 61Howl in Despair
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hunter, driven into a corner, unleashes his full power, using a door as a shield to charge at Bai Cangshu.
- Bai Cangshu evades Hunter's attack, and Upper Ranks inside the wooden house move to counterattack.
- Bai Cangshu leaps into the air, catching a door panel, and uses it to smash through the roof of the wooden house, exposing the demons to sunlight.
- Hunter reveals Bai Cangshu's identity as a Special Reincarnator before dying.
- Kibutsuji Muzan panics and reveals its true form.
- Bai Cangshu prepares to strike Muzan with his Immortal Art: Rakshasa Palm, but Akaza intervenes.
Character Developments
- Hunter: Realizes his full potential when cornered and dies after revealing Bai Cangshu's identity.
- Bai Cangshu: Unleashes his true power, revealing his status as a Special Reincarnator, and prepares to kill Muzan.
- Kibutsuji Muzan: Panics and reveals its true form when exposed to sunlight, showing vulnerability for the first time.
- Akaza: Intervenes to protect Muzan, using his technique despite the pain of sunlight.
Significant Themes
- Despair and hope: Hunter's despair turns to hope when he realizes his full power, while Muzan experiences despair when exposed to sunlight.
- True power: Characters reveal their true power and abilities when pushed to their limits.
- Sacrifice: Akaza sacrifices himself to protect Muzan, highlighting the theme of loyalty and selflessness.
Character Interactions
- Hunter and Bai Cangshu: Hunter's final act is to reveal Bai Cangshu's identity, aiding him in his plan to kill Muzan.
- Bai Cangshu and Kibutsuji Muzan: Bai Cangshu's actions directly threaten Muzan, leading to a tense confrontation.
- Akaza and Bai Cangshu: Akaza intervenes to protect Muzan, clashing with Bai Cangshu and taking the brunt of his attack.