Higuchi lays out his bizarre theology of good deeds just before Kobayashi ambushes the group with a fatal gas that spares only the passengers. As his allies begin to bleed out, Sakamoto brushes past his tormentor and improvises a rescue that proves protecting others is the whole point.
Summary
Facing Higuchi again, Sakamoto wonders aloud why the man hoards credit for virtuous acts. Higuchi believes generosity earns favor from a deity of murder and dismisses Sakamoto as a fool for missing the idea. Nearby, Ai asks whether Akao worries about Sakamoto, and Konomi cheerfully labels Akao, Nagumo, and Sakamoto the best of friends.
A stretch of tunnel then bursts open to reveal Kobayashi, whose poisonous gas quickly leaves Nagumo and Akao bleeding as they fight. Strangely, Uzuki, Kindaka, and the Amo pair feel nothing, and Kobayashi boasts that his toxin kills within ten minutes. Higuchi taunts that the crew is doomed, but Sakamoto flings him away and demands he hurry despite his wounds. Terrified by that raw power, Higuchi scrambles to bank more good deeds. When a car slides toward the broken edge of the bridge, Sakamoto snatches up a fishing rod, reels the vehicle back to safety, injures Higuchi in the process, and casually asks the rescued passengers for a lift.
Key Events
Higuchi explains his good-deed obsession as devotion to a god of killing. Kobayashi ambushes the group with a lethal gas that strikes only the fighters. Sakamoto overpowers Higuchi and saves a falling car with a fishing rod, then bums a ride from the occupants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the friends of Sakamoto in Chapter 116?
In Chapter 116, Konomi cheerfully labels Akao, Nagumo, and Sakamoto the best of friends, which gives the chapter its title.
Why is Higuchi obsessed with performing good deeds?
Higuchi believes that generosity earns favor from a deity of murder, and he dismisses Sakamoto as a fool for not understanding the idea.
Who ambushes the convoy with poisonous gas in Chapter 116?
A stretch of tunnel bursts open to reveal Kobayashi, whose poisonous gas ambush begins to take effect on the group.
Who is affected by Kobayashi's poison gas in this chapter?
Kobayashi's gas quickly leaves Nagumo and Akao bleeding as they fight, while Uzuki, Kindaka, and the Amo pair strangely feel nothing.
How does Sakamoto rescue the car sliding off the broken bridge?
Sakamoto snatches up a fishing rod and reels the sliding vehicle back to safety, injuring Higuchi in the process before casually asking the rescued passengers for a lift.
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