In the latest installment of Chainsaw Man, chapter 167, readers were met with a blend of excitement and horror as Tatsuki Fujimoto continued to weave his intricate tale.
However, amidst the disturbing developments, some fans speculated about a potential “death flag” for Control Devil Nayuta, triggered by a perceived unraveling of her powers.
The notion of a “death flag” stems from a moment where Nayuta’s prior control over War Devil Yoru seems to dissipate. However, there’s a crucial context overlooked by fans.
Nayuta’s Fate Sparks Speculation Among Fans
A flashback to a beach encounter in an earlier part of the series revealed the Control Devil’s limitations. Angel Devil, in a moment of emotional resonance, managed to resist Makima’s control due to the intimacy and familiarity of the situation.
This breakthrough underscored the vulnerability of the Control Devil’s powers even while Makima was alive.
Chapter 167 reiterates this vulnerability as Yoru remembers her intimate moment with Denji. The emotional intensity of their closeness allows Yoru to break through a memory block, similar to Angel’s experience.
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NAYUTA ISNT DEAD.
The conditions for breaking through "Control" isn't just death, one of the central points in Part one was ANGEL and POWER breaking free of her control with the help of Intimate/Familial bonds
This moment of intimacy shattered Nayutas memory erasure. pic.twitter.com/WahOBLcnHx
— Zero | 3000th Cycle (@ChainsawZero) June 4, 2024
Yet, Yoru’s recollection is partial, focusing solely on the kiss rather than broader details. This indicates that the incident isn’t necessarily a harbinger of Nayuta’s demise.
The evidence suggests that Nayuta remains alive, her fate uncertain but not sealed. The limitations of the Control Devil’s abilities, as established in the manga’s earlier chapters, imply that Chapter 167 isn’t a death flag for Nayuta.
Instead, it underscores the intricacies of Fujimoto’s storytelling and leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next twist in the Chainsaw Man saga.
