Ch. 341For Sakura, Everything is Worth It
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kotomine Kirei appears and saves Matou Kariya from his transformation into a Dead Apostle using his blood, which contains holy power and All the World's Evil.
- Kotomine Kirei reveals that he was resurrected by Doll Sakura, who tasked him with helping Matou Kariya.
- Matou Kariya remembers the truth about Doll Sakura and his past, realizing that she was a doll created by Tokiomi to deceive him.
- Matou Kariya decides to live on to honor Sakura's final wish, despite the pain and regret he feels.
Character Developments
- Matou Kariya: Realizes the truth about Doll Sakura and accepts his new existence as a Dead Apostle. He decides to live on to honor Sakura's wish, showing growth and determination.
- Kotomine Kirei: Resurrected with a new personality, he shows indifference and emptiness, discarding all emotion. He helps Matou Kariya as per his deal with the evil god.
Significant Themes
- Sacrifice and redemption: Both Matou Kariya and Kotomine Kirei have made sacrifices for Doll Sakura, leading to their redemption and new purposes in life.
- The nature of existence: The chapter explores the question of what it means to be alive, with Doll Sakura's existence as a doll with a mind and soul challenging traditional definitions.
Character Interactions
- Matou Kariya and Kotomine Kirei: Despite their differences, they share a connection through Doll Sakura. Their interaction leads to Matou Kariya's acceptance of his new existence and Kotomine Kirei's fulfillment of his deal with the evil god.
- Matou Kariya and Doll Sakura: Though Sakura is not physically present, her actions and wishes continue to influence Matou Kariya, leading him to decide to live on to honor her final wish.