Chapter Summaries

Dick told Zuo Ci that Batman had gathered allies for the Justice League and asked what to do next. Zuo Ci planned to recruit more members and alter some destined deaths, with Tethyu, Death herself, agreeing; the chapter ended with Zuo Ci asking her for a favor.

• Dick explained that Batman had recruited Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Jack, and Black Essence for the Justice League, while construction of the Watchtower had begun.
• Zuo Ci said Batman should keep Gotham under control while he traveled to find recruits and possibly change some destined deaths.
• Tethyu, whom Zuo Ci had been speaking with, agreed that postponing deaths was acceptable as long as he did not undermine death or make sweeping changes.
• Dick realized that Zuo Ci was talking to Death and became alarmed before calming down.
• Zuo Ci and Tethyu discussed Dick and Batman, and then Zuo Ci asked Tethyu for a favor.

Batman pursued Gotham’s remaining gangs when Zuo Ci told him he could arrange for him and the other League members to visit their deceased loved ones. Zuo Ci then offered Dick the same chance, leaving the timing up to him.

• Batman raided a gang hideout and moved on to hunt the remaining criminals while Commissioner Gordon handled the aftermath.
• Zuo Ci contacted Batman through a surveillance device and offered to take him to see his late parents, along with other League members’ departed families.
• Batman was overcome by the news, but thugs interrupted him with gunfire, and he decided to capture them for Zuo Ci.
• Tethyu said she had agreed to help Zuo Ci and gave him her phone number before leaving the shop.
• Zuo Ci told Dick that he could arrange a visit with the dead and asked him to wake the sleeping potted plant outside.