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, titled " Suddenly " (Japanese: Totsuzen ), was released on February 10, 2020 , as part of the International Assassins arc . This chapter is widely remembered by the Chainsaw Man community for its sudden shift from high-stakes tension to dark, slapstick comedy during a pivotal assassination attempt. Plot Summary
The chapter follows Denji's protection group as they encounter an individual disguised as the devil hunter . This person is actually the eldest of the three American brothers, assassins who have a contract with the Skin Devil , allowing them to shape-shift into the forms of corpses they have touched. , titled " Suddenly " (Japanese: Totsuzen ),
: Power , distracted by Kobeni Higashiyama's car, jumps into the driver's seat and claims she has a license. This person is actually the eldest of the
: As the brother’s disguise slips, revealing his true face, the group realizes he was a shape-shifter. Power immediately attempts to deflect blame onto a sobbing Kobeni, despite having been the one behind the wheel. Key Character Roles Power immediately attempts to deflect blame onto a
: Power suddenly jolts the car forward, ramming into the assassin and Denji. The impact instantly kills the eldest brother , accidentally foiling the assassination attempt.
Chapter 57 is frequently cited as a prime example of author signature storytelling style, which blends extreme violence with unpredictable humor . Readers from platforms like Reddit praised the chapter for how it subverted the common manga trope of high-level assassins being near-invincible, instead having one killed by "manslaughter" due to a character's incompetence.
The tension peaks as the disguised assassin introduces himself to Denji and the two prepare to shake hands. However, the situation takes an absurd turn: