Waning Moon is the ninety-seventh chapter of the Tokyo Ghoul manga. Kaneki duels the powerful Shachi in the mansion's depths while his allies scatter across a chaotic brawl with the Yasuhisa twins and the Aogiri ghouls, and Eto slips away in the confusion.
Summary
Matasaka Kamishiro rushes Kaneki with a flurry of blows. Weaving away from them, Kaneki recalls that a ghoul's eyes are a weak point and lunges for them, but Shachi headbutts his hand and shatters his fingers. Kaneki answers by drawing out his kagune.
Elsewhere, Tsukiyama and Banjou find themselves ringed by the twins and Aogiri's fighters. Naki throws himself at Tsukiyama while Gagi and Guge go after the Gas Masks. Amid the disorder Eto slides past Nashiro and Kurona, who give chase, and Banjou opts to trail the sisters.
Back at the standoff, Kaneki gains the upper hand over Shachi, piercing his kagune and hurling him through a wall. Shachi picks himself up, and Kaneki presses him on why he keeps fighting at half strength.
Key Events
Shachi crushes Kaneki's fingers, prompting Kaneki to release his kagune and eventually drive his opponent through a wall. The surrounding melee lets Eto escape with the twins in pursuit, and Kaneki questions why Shachi holds back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Tokyo Ghoul Chapter 97?
Titled "Waning Moon," Chapter 97 centers on Kaneki's duel with the powerful ghoul Shachi inside Kanou's mansion while his allies fight the Yasuhisa twins and Aogiri's fighters in a chaotic brawl.
How does Shachi injure Kaneki early in their fight in Chapter 97?
In Chapter 97, Shachi headbutts Kaneki's hand as Kaneki reaches for his eyes, shattering his fingers and prompting Kaneki to release his kagune in response.
How does Eto escape during the chaos in Chapter 97?
During the confusion of the fight in Chapter 97, Eto slips past Nashiro and Kurona Yasuhisa, who then give chase while Banjou trails the twins.
What does Kaneki do to Shachi by the end of Chapter 97?
By the end of Chapter 97, Kaneki gains the upper hand over Shachi, piercing his kagune and hurling him through a wall, then questions why Shachi has been fighting at only half his strength.
What is the Japanese title of Tokyo Ghoul Chapter 97?
Chapter 97's Japanese title is 下弦 (Kagen), released in English as "Restraint." It is part of Volume 10 and first appeared on October 3, 2013.
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