Kagura Bachi Chapter 19: The Dark Knight

Chihiro arrives on the scene and quickly defeats the remaining opponents, leaving the terrified boss begging for his life. Amidst the chaos, a bruised young man named Hakuri Sazanami desperately tries to stand, recalling how he attempted to save a kidnapped child before being beaten and dragged into the conflict. Flashbacks reveal Chihiro discussing the powerful Sazanami family and their control over the Rakuzaichi auction, realizing they hold the key to the next phase of his mission. As the dust settles, Chihiro confronts the battered Hakuri, who stumbles forward and asks the swordsman to listen to his troubled story.