Chainsaw Man: Chapter 172 – War Devil Yoru’s Second Promise Fulfilled

Prior to the official release of Chainsaw Man chapter 172 earlier this week, readers had a sense of what they would encounter in the latest issue with Pochita’s return in his Hero of Hell form. However, what came as a surprise was Pochita’s consumption of the Ear Devil, leading to the eradication of both the Ear Devil and the very concept of ears.

This effect was immediately evident in the closing pages of the issue, as War Devil Yoru and Katana Man were unable to communicate with each other due to the absence of their ears. As a result, fans started speculating about the future of the series after reading chapter 172 of Chainsaw Man, with many hoping that author and illustrator Tatsuki Fujimoto will find a solution to reverse this development.

Prior to the release of Chainsaw Man chapter 172, it is possible that the series had already foreshadowed a potential solution for retrieving ears from Pochita’s stomach. This foreshadowing also hints at the fulfillment of War Devil Yoru’s promise at the beginning of part 2, where she vowed to make Chainsaw Man expel nuclear weapons through vomiting.

Chainsaw Man: Chapter 172 – Fixing His Ear and Fulfilling a Promise

In the beginning of the second part of the manga, War Devil Yoru announced her plan to battle Chainsaw Man and make him regurgitate nuclear weapons. However, she was not referring to literal nuclear weapons, but rather the Devil that symbolizes them. Fast forward to chapter 172 of Chainsaw Man, and it appears that this could be the method for reintroducing the concept of ears in the series.

In addition, there is a strong possibility that Yoru will engage in a battle with Pochita, compelling the Hero of Hell to regurgitate the ears. Yoru’s desire to confront Pochita has been evident and she had initially planned to do so after they had sushi and Denji was in the mood for a fight. This is reinforced by her smirk in the final pages of chapter 172, indicating that she is ready to seize the opportunity and act on it. However, Yoru’s intentions go beyond just the ears as she is determined to fulfill her promise of having Pochita expel nuclear weapons.

This is further evidenced by the fact that Fujimoto cannot realistically remove the characters’ ears and thus, their ability to communicate verbally, from the series after the events of Chainsaw Man chapter 172. This issue is emphasized in the chapter through the interaction between Yoru and Katana Man, who are shown to be unable to hear or speak without their ears. It is clear that some event will occur that will bring back the concept of ears.

Considering this, it presents the ideal chance for Yoru to fulfill her promise. This would also provide answers to numerous inquiries about Pochita’s power to eliminate things completely, including whether it can be undone, if individuals will suddenly remember the concepts that return, and more. It is also important to note that Pochita must be defeated in order for Denji to return, further implying that Yoru will engage in a battle with Pochita and emerge victorious in terms of restoring ears and nuclear weapons.

As of the writing of this article, all of this is merely speculation and there is no confirmation or official information regarding the series’ near future. While it may seem like a logical direction for the series to take after the events of Chainsaw Man chapter 172, one of the defining characteristics of Fujimoto’s manga is its unpredictable nature. Therefore, anything is possible when the series resumes with chapter 173 next week and beyond.

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