Chapter 75 of Kagurabachi has arrived with a vengeance, deepening the mysteries surrounding the Enchanted Blades and setting the stage for an explosive confrontation between Chihiro and Hiruhiko. Titled "Illusion," the chapter reveals that behind the physical battles lies an intense mental game governed by the hallucinogenic properties of the Kumeyuri blade. Amid illusions, family revelations, and hidden strategies, the plot thickens, preparing the reader for even greater twists and turns.
Samura's downfall in the face of alcoholic illusions
Early in the chapter, we see Seiichi Samura descending from the sky with his Enchanted Blade Tobimune. His black wings have disappeared, leaving only crow feathers—the symbol of his "Crow" ability, which allows him to shift positions with these feathers. The scene is tense: Iori, his daughter, eyes him warily, while Toto and Hiruhiko sense the imminent danger and consider fleeing.
Samura, however, acts before anyone can react and decapitates Hiruhiko and Toto in the blink of an eye. The brutality of the act shocks Iori, who watches without understanding what really happened. Gradually, the reader discovers that it was all an illusion caused by the power of the Kumeyuri, an Enchanted Blade that creates hallucinations based on the characters' level of intoxication or desire.
The illusion is so vivid that even Samura believes he has eliminated his enemies. However, Hiruhiko had activated the Kumeyuri's power—called Banquet—even before the attack, enveloping Samura in a distortion of reality. The appearance of two geisha serving sake symbolizes this illusory intoxication, reinforcing the dreamlike concept of the blade's skill.
Iori and the tension between father and daughter
Parallel to the fight, Iori confronts her father in an emotional argument. She reveals that she has broken the seal on her memories, demonstrating growth and autonomy. Samura, unable to cope with his daughter's rebelliousness, orders Rou to reverse the process. This emotional struggle directly affects Samura's judgment, making him vulnerable to the Kumeyuri's illusions.
At that moment, Hiruhiko reappears—still alive—and retreats with Toto, taking advantage of the chaos generated by Samura's confusion. Iori's presence proves crucial: his emotional influence seems to weaken the legendary swordsman's ability to perceive.
Chihiro and the new phase of the battle
Meanwhile, Chihiro Rokuhira remains focused and proves immune to the Kumeyuri's illusions. His clarity of mind sets him apart from the others and demonstrates that he has indeed mastered the art of the Enchanted Blades. Based on his experience, he deduces that Hiruhiko and Toto are still within the hotel grounds, as the blade's power is still limited.
With that, Chihiro tracks the enemies using her Kuro ability and finds Hiruhiko. The reunion is fraught with tension: Hiruhiko, still inexperienced in using Kumeyuri, is determined to capture Iori, seeing her as a key player in the Hishaku organization's plans. However, Chihiro is determined to eliminate any threat that stands in the way of her mission.
Yura's plans and Kamunabi's future
As the clash between Chihiro and Hiruhiko intensifies, Yura—the leader of Hishaku—appears in another part of Tokyo. Accompanied by a mysterious sorcerer, he reveals his intention to invade Kamunabi's underground headquarters. Aware that Samura poses the greatest threat to his plans, Yura ponders whether to eliminate him now or use Iori as a strategic asset.
Yura's speech hints that a direct confrontation with Kamunabi is imminent. The fact that he plans an alternative to Samura's presence makes it clear that a battle of epic proportions is approaching, involving hidden forces and intertwined interests.
The construction of the new duel between Enchanted Blades
The highlight of Chapter 75 is the buildup to the confrontation between two generations of Enchanted Blade users: Chihiro, who represents tradition and technical mastery, and Hiruhiko, who relies on unorthodox strategies and the hallucinogenic power of the Kumeyuri. Although still a beginner, Hiruhiko can already manipulate one of the most powerful warriors in the world, which points to his growth as an antagonist.
The fight isn't just physical. It symbolizes a clash of philosophies: clarity versus chaos, honor versus manipulation. Unlike the previous chapters, here emotional and mental skills become weapons as sharp as any blade.
Illusions that reveal truths
Kagurabachi chapter 75 not only expands the Enchanted Blades universe, but also deepens the characters' inner conflicts. Kumeyuri's ability is powerful not only for its illusory effects, but for what it reveals: the hidden desires, fears, and weaknesses of those who face it. Samura, once unshakable, falters in the face of his daughter. Iori, once sheltered, takes center stage. And Hiruhiko, a beginner, shows that underestimating an opponent can be fatal.
With Chihiro and Hiruhiko on a collision course and Hishaku poised to act, the next chapter promises more than action: it promises decisions that could change the course of the war between sorcerers, blades, and legacies.
