Touka reveals she has been shadowing Kaneki all along and turns her fury on Tsukiyama, but the Gourmet's swelling hunger and cruelty leave both her and Kaneki gravely wounded.
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Summary
A gash across Tsukiyama's eyes barely slows him. Touka Kirishima admits she had been quietly trailing Nishiki and Kaneki, resolved now to bring the Gourmet down and pull Kaneki free. Noting that her ambush left him untouched, Tsukiyama remarks how much steadier she has grown since she was only fourteen.
Their clash gives Kaneki an opening to plant a kick on the Gourmet's face, and Tsukiyama observes that the two fight as if their movements were in tune. He answers by snapping Kaneki's arm and driving a hand clean through his midsection. Sampling the blood, Tsukiyama savors a flavor unlike anything he has tasted, richer than he had anticipated.
Touka lunges once more, but the Gourmet's kagune spears her through the stomach as he scolds her for spoiling his supper.
Key Events
Touka's secret pursuit of the pair is exposed. Tsukiyama impales Kaneki's torso and tastes his blood. Touka is run through by the Gourmet's kagune.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Tokyo Ghoul Chapter 42, Curettage?
In Chapter 42, Touka Kirishima reveals she has secretly been following Kaneki and turns her fury on Tsukiyama, but the Gourmet's growing hunger and cruelty leave both her and Kaneki gravely wounded.
Why has Touka been secretly following Kaneki and Nishiki?
In Chapter 42, Touka Kirishima reveals she had been quietly trailing Nishiki Nishio and Kaneki because she was resolved to bring down the Gourmet and pull Kaneki free from him.
What does Tsukiyama do to Kaneki in Chapter 42?
In Chapter 42, Tsukiyama snaps Kaneki's arm and drives his hand through Kaneki's midsection, then tastes his blood and finds it richer than he expected.
What happens to Touka at the end of Chapter 42?
Touka lunges at Tsukiyama again near the end of Chapter 42, but his kagune spears her through the stomach as he scolds her for spoiling his meal.
What does the title Curettage refer to in Chapter 42?
The title Curettage evokes the scraping wounds inflicted during the brutal fight between Tsukiyama, Kaneki, and Touka in this chapter.
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