Beacon is the seventy-sixth chapter of Tokyo Ghoul, included in the eighth volume. It showcases Noro's grotesque durability as the Anteiku veterans cover Kaneki's retreat, and a hidden clock hints at Aogiri's coordinated timing.
Summary
With Ayato Kirishima left crumpled on the ground, Kaneki fits his mask back into place just as a cluster of CCG investigators closes in. Before he can respond, Noro tears through the officers in an instant. Recognizing the newcomer as one of Aogiri's own, Kaneki readies himself to fight, only for Renji Yomo, Uta, and Shuu Tsukiyama to step in. Despite his protests, Uta talks him into leaving the enemy to them.
Tsukiyama opens with a blow to Noro's chest, and when the ghoul retaliates with his kagune, Uta runs him through from behind with both hands. Unsettled by how little Noro reacts, Uta pins him so Yomo can boot his head clean off.
Key Events
Noro's severed head reattaches with a burst of kagune, prompting Tsukiyama to remark that such recovery outstrips normal ghoul regeneration and to liken him to a living mass of kagune. A device hidden in Noro's chest begins beeping, set to sound at two o'clock, and he calmly scoops up Ayato and departs. Yomo sees no point in pursuing and offers Kaneki a hand, but Kaneki insists on rising by himself, saying it is finally a good time to head home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Chapter 76 of Tokyo Ghoul?
Chapter 76 has the Aogiri ghoul Noro slaughter a group of CCG investigators before Renji Yomo, Uta, and Shuu Tsukiyama fight him off to protect Kaneki.
Who is Noro and what makes him unusual in Chapter 76?
Noro is revealed as an Aogiri ghoul whose severed head reattaches through a burst of kagune, prompting Tsukiyama to call his regeneration abnormal and describe him as a living mass of kagune.
How do Uta and Renji Yomo fight Noro in Chapter 76?
Uta runs Noro through from behind with both hands, and when the ghoul barely reacts, Yomo kicks his head clean off, only for it to reattach moments later.
What is the English title of Chapter 76?
Chapter 76 of Tokyo Ghoul is titled Beacon, Noroshi in Japanese (狼煙).
What foreshadowing appears in Chapter 76?
A device hidden in Noro's chest begins beeping and is set to sound at two o'clock, hinting at a coordinated scheme within Aogiri's raid before Noro retreats with Ayato.
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