Chainsaw Man Chapter 178: Yoru Calls Upon the Gun Goddess While the Aging Devil Proposes an Offer to Pochita

Chainsaw Man chapter 178 has finally unveiled Yoru’s intentions regarding the Statue of Liberty and the shocking sacrifice of the index fingers of 400,000 Americans. Officially released on Tuesday, September 24, this exciting chapter reveals the Gun Goddess lurking beneath Lady Liberty.

Additionally, Chainsaw Man chapter 178 confirms the solidified deal between the Aging Devil and Public Safety, indicating that children are already being gathered. Furthermore, the Aging Devil extends a tempting offer to Pochita that the Chainsaw Devil is unlikely to refuse after Yoru’s devastating assault involving the Gun Goddess.

Chainsaw Man chapter 178 introduces a new hierarchy within the series’ power system

Chainsaw Man chapter 178: A Devil to the Core

Chainsaw Man chapter 178 opens with a scene of American citizens pointing skyward amidst a deluge of rubble. This chaos leads to the exposure of the Statue of Liberty’s interior, revealing what is presumably the Gun Goddess, as implied by the chapter’s title.

The Gun Goddess is depicted as predominantly skeletal, retaining some internal organs while lacking skin. It boasts two muscular arms that merge into a colossal rifle-like weapon, along with a feminine face adorned with long hair. Notably, the creature is missing the lower jaw and bottom row of teeth, and features a visor-like structure on its forehead formed from gun-shaped growths.

In a pivotal moment, Yoru points and utters the word “bang,”triggering the Gun Goddess to fire its weapon. The resulting bullet, depicted as a giant index finger, flies across the ocean, striking Chainsaw Devil Pochita in Japan. The impact results in massive destruction, obliterating the area surrounding Denji.

Pochita finally meets his match in Chainsaw Man chapter 178 (Image via MAPPA Studios)

In the aftermath, Yoru is left in shock, mirroring Asa Mitaka’s expression of horror as she regains control of her body. A subsequent panel reveals the massive destruction, depicting a gaping hole through a row of skyscrapers amidst billowing smoke and fire.

Chainsaw Man chapter 178 prompts Asa to reflect on the reality that, at her core, War Devil Yoru is indeed a Devil. This realization is illustrated with a panel showing Asa in shock at the devastation, juxtaposed with a delightedly amused Yoru, who laughs at the chaos around her.

Attention shifts to the ravaged landscape where Pochita lies, revealing buildings completely flattened from the impact. Amidst this carnage, Pochita’s charred remains are visible, with only his central torso and head remaining, while cracks appear across his body.

Chainsaw Man chapter 178: An Offer Accepted and Another Proposed

However, Chainsaw Man chapter 178 also introduces a glimmer of hope for Denji through the intervention of the Aging Devil, which offers to save Pochita by feeding him its own blood. The Aging Devil instructs Pochita to consume its legs, arms, lower half, upper half, and organs, emphasizing that he should eat the head last. This condition suggests the head’s importance in the context of a Devil erasure using Pochita’s abilities.

The Aging Devil reveals that its contract with Public Safety stipulates that with each bite Pochita takes, a child will perish. The Aging Devil ironically comments on the romantic nature of this deal, as Denji shows signs of life while consuming its blood. The chapter concludes with the Aging Devil encouraging Pochita to feast, while a nearby mirror reflects the sight of children being escorted by military forces.

Chainsaw Man chapter 178: In Summary

Chainsaw Man chapter 178 is an exhilarating installment that significantly propels the manga’s narrative forward. It also offers substantial worldbuilding and hints at the Aging Devil’s ulterior motives while aiding Pochita. Thankfully, there’s no break following this chapter, so fans can look forward to further developments in chapter 179’s release next week.

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