Ch. 261Is Matou Zouken Zolgen Makiri? (3rd update complete)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Matou Zouken reveals his desire for immortality and his intention to destroy the world to achieve it.
- Irisviel addresses Matou Zouken as 'Makiri' and tries to remind him of his original wish and ideals.
- Sakura Matou, as the Black Holy Grail, summons the departed Servants Caster, Rider, and Lancer to fight against Matou Zouken.
Character Developments
- Matou Zouken: Reveals his obsession with immortality and his willingness to destroy the world to achieve it. His true identity as Makiri Zolgen is hinted at.
- Irisviel: Shows knowledge of Matou Zouken's past and tries to persuade him, suggesting she might be possessed by an ancestor's spirit.
- Sakura Matou (Black Holy Grail): Summons defeated Servants to fight against Matou Zouken, showing her power and influence over the Holy Grail War.
Significant Themes
- Obsession with immortality and the consequences of pursuing it at any cost.
- The corruption of ideals and the change of people over time.
- The power of the Holy Grail and its influence on the War and its participants.
Character Interactions
- Matou Zouken and Irisviel: They seem to have a past connection, with Irisviel trying to remind Matou Zouken of his original ideals.
- Sakura Matou (Black Holy Grail) and Matou Zouken: They are enemies, with Sakura summoning Servants to fight against Matou Zouken.
- Irisviel and Waver: They work together to face the threat posed by Matou Zouken and the summoned Servants.