N.T. is the forty-eighth chapter of Tokyo Ghoul:re. Haise shields Shuu with a lie to Ui before the two come to blows, Shimoguchi and two of his subordinates die defending one another, and Matsumae runs Hairu Ihei through as the CCG closes in.
Summary
Having faced Shuu on the roof, Haise Sasaki reports back to Ui with a falsehood, claiming he never encountered Tsukiyama. He then asks Shuu to give himself up so that Haise might claim him, but Tsukiyama rejects the offer and strikes, declaring that his father and his servants have staked far too much for his sake and that he no longer recognizes who Sasaki truly is.
Below, Kanae tears apart Shimoguchi's arm and fingers, and Shion Satomi and Miho Toga rush to shield him. Shimoguchi had already tried to spare their lives by pretending to despise them and ordering them to clear out, yet the two admit to their leader that they had genuinely been fond of him. All three are slain by the ghoul as they stand their ground for his sake, leaving the Itou and Quinx squads bracing for what comes next.
As she trades blows with Hairu, Matsumae remembers the training she shared with Mirumo, through which she came to understand the worth of emotion. When Hairu loses her footing in the blood underfoot, Matsumae drives a strike straight through her chest. The Itou and Quinx squads then find themselves facing Noro.
Key Events
Haise lies to Ui about not seeing Tsukiyama, then fights Shuu after Shuu refuses to surrender. Kanae kills Shimoguchi, Satomi, and Miho Toga, who die defending their squad leader. Matsumae impales Hairu when the investigator slips in blood. The Itou and Quinx squads confront Noro.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in re Chapter 48, N.T.?
In :re Chapter 48, N.T., Haise Sasaki lies to Ui about not finding Shuu Tsukiyama before the two fight on the rooftop, Kanae kills Shimoguchi and his subordinates as they defend him, and Matsumae impales Hairu Ihei after she slips in blood.
Why does Haise lie to Ui in this chapter?
Haise Sasaki tells Ui he never encountered Shuu Tsukiyama on the rooftop so he can claim Shuu for himself instead of letting Ui's forces kill him.
How does Shimoguchi die in Chapter 48?
Shimoguchi is killed by Kanae alongside his subordinates Shion Satomi and Miho Toga, who rush to shield him even after he tried to send them away to spare their lives.
How does Matsumae defeat Hairu Ihei?
While trading blows with Hairu Ihei, Matsumae drives a strike through her chest the moment Hairu loses her footing in the blood underfoot.
What do the Itou and Quinx squads face at the end of Chapter 48?
After Matsumae's clash with Hairu, the Itou and Quinx squads find themselves confronting the Aogiri ghoul Noro.
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