Kagura Bachi Chapter 52

Chihiro clashes directly with Hiruhiko in a tense confrontation where both fighters discuss their shared age and unique upbringings regarding violence. Hiruhiko watches from the audience of a theater as his hired assassins engage in combat, but Chihiro swiftly defeats the opposition using his sword and the power of Nishiki. Emerging unscathed, Chihiro confronts Hiruhiko directly about his motives and background. As the interaction escalates, Hiruhiko insists that he is the only person who truly understands Chihiro, setting the stage for a deeper conflict between the two young men.