Tinderbox, rendered as Hibuta in Japanese, is the 239th chapter of Sakamoto Days. Set in the New JAA Arc and part of Volume 27, it draws together one of the largest casts of the arc, from Shin Asakura and Gozu to the JAA trainees and Yoichi Nagumo.
Summary
This installment carries the title Tinderbox, or Hibuta, and stands as the 239th chapter of the series. It advances the New JAA Arc and belongs to Volume 27. No worded synopsis has been preserved in the source, so its verifiable content rests on the broad cast it features and where it falls in the sequence.
Key Events
Shin Asakura, Nao Toramaru, Amane Yotsumura, Atari, and Gozu appear on the cover. The chapter fields an unusually large lineup inside, including Kippei Saionji, Natsuki Seba, Taro Sakamoto, Aoi and Hana Sakamoto, Shishiba, Lu Wutang, Boiled, Tanabata, Oki, Yoichi Nagumo, Osaragi, and Torres. Shiina Saionji and Mafuyu Seba are referenced without appearing.
Notes
The chapter spans fifteen pages and debuted on December 1, 2025 in the first issue of 2026. Positioned after Chapter 238 and before Chapter 240, it forms part of Volume 27.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapter 239 of Sakamoto Days titled?
Chapter 239 is titled Tinderbox, rendered as Hibuta in Japanese. It is the 239th chapter of the manga and part of the New JAA Arc.
Why is Chapter 239 notable for its cast size?
Chapter 239 fields one of the largest casts of the New JAA Arc, bringing together Shin Asakura, Gozu, Kippei Saionji, Natsuki Seba, Taro Sakamoto, Shishiba, Lu Wutang, Boiled, Tanabata, Oki, Yoichi Nagumo, Osaragi, and Torres.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 239?
The cover of Chapter 239 features Shin Asakura, Nao Toramaru, Amane Yotsumura, Atari, and Gozu.
When was Chapter 239 released?
Chapter 239 spans fifteen pages and debuted on December 1, 2025, in the first issue of 2026.
What volume is Chapter 239 part of?
Chapter 239 is positioned after Chapter 238 and before Chapter 240, and it forms part of Volume 27.
Sources & Information
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