Chainsaw Man chapter 172: Chainsaw Devil erases the Ear Devil from existence during his rampaging massacre

The latest installment of Chainsaw Man, chapter 172, was published today and carried on the storyline from the previous chapter. Denji once again transformed into the Hero of Hell and wreaked havoc on the newly formed Special Division of Public Safety. Despite their introduction, these new characters proved to be no match for the powerful Chainsaw Devil. However, there was a surprising turn of events as the Chainsaw Devil erased the Ear Devil, effectively erasing it from human history.

Undoubtedly, the focus of Chainsaw Man chapter 172 was on action and it effectively portrayed Denji’s descent into hopelessness following Nayuta’s demise, setting the stage for significant developments in the upcoming plot. Additionally, the latest chapter includes a brief dialogue between Yoru and Katana Man, shedding light on the fact that their ears were removed due to the actions of the Hero of Hell.

Please be aware that this article contains major plot points for the Chainsaw Man series.

Chainsaw Man: Denji’s Rampage and the Erasure of the Ear Devil (Chapter 172)

The Hero of Hell Returns to the Battlefield

The events in Chainsaw Man chapter 172 continued directly from the previous chapter, with Denji transforming into his Hero of Hell form and causing chaos after destroying Barem Bridge. In order to deal with this situation, Public Safety had created a new Special Division. However, they soon realized that their task was much more difficult than they had anticipated.

As expected, the Chainsaw Devil effortlessly took down each member of the Special Division, proving himself to be too powerful for them to handle. In response, the newly formed Special Division 6 launched an attack on Denji, using the Centipede Devil. However, Denji easily sliced the creature into pieces without breaking a sweat.

One of the most talked about moments in Chainsaw Man chapter 172 is the Hero of Hell consuming the Ear Devil, leading to the disappearance of all ears from humanity. This is prominently shown in the last two pages of the chapter, where Katana Man and Yoru are seen discussing Denji’s absence without any visible ears.

In summation of Chainsaw Man chapter 172

The majority of this chapter was heavily centered on action and featured numerous intense fighting sequences, which was greatly missed during the majority of the second half of this Tatsuki Fujimoto manga. Additionally, it also highlighted the enduring strength of Denji and Pochita’s Hero of Hell form, which was previously demonstrated during their showdown with Makima in the concluding part of the first half.

Moreover, while Chainsaw Man chapter 172 may have primarily focused on action and did not significantly progress the story, it was a necessary deviation following Nayuta’s tragic demise. Additionally, it showcased the trademark Fujimoto humor as the character hilariously eliminated ears from the human world, which many readers found to be quite amusing.

It is highly probable that the upcoming chapters will showcase additional methods employed by Public Safety to control Denji and manipulate his actions. It is also quite likely that Katana Man and Yoru will become entangled in the ongoing conflict.

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