Chapter 104 of the Jigokuraku manga.
Summary[]
Shija first starts off their attack by creating and throwing multiple hair kunai at Gabimaru. While dodging them, Gabimaru engages in close quarters combat with Shija at high speeds and the two end their fight with a clash of their Ninpō: Fire Monk. Gabimaru speculates that continuing to fight Shija physically rather than using ninjutsu will be the right way to proceed, however, Shija alarms Gabimaru that they have already suspected as much and tells him that they are aware of every move he makes after spending years observing him. Despite this, Gabimaru tells Shija that they are also able to read their actions with the help of Tao. He then takes a kick to the navel in an attempt to send himself towards the Banko's tanden and destroy it but ends up only destroying the statue beneath it. Shija sees through him and could tell that from the very start of their fight he has been protecting Sagiri (who they refer to as an old lady). They then start to wonder if Gabimaru's current state is because of her presence and takes a closer inspection. Shija becomes saddened after seeing that Gabimaru's body is suffering from weakened Tao regeneration and is aware of the risks that comes with it as well as the requires in order to recover. Shija then realizes in anger that Sagiri is with Gabimaru to perform Tao Restoration and jumps towards her direction. Gabimaru yells out to Sagiri to run. However, Sagiri refuses and prepares to face Shija alone.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Yamada Asaemon Sagiri
- Gabimaru
- Shija
- Gui Fa (Clones)