Following the recent release of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man manga series, fans feel they are back to square one regarding the unfolding events. This sensation is especially emphasized by the introduction of what appears to be the Gun Goddess in chapter 178, as indicated by the chapter’s title, which fundamentally alters the series’ existing power dynamics.
In addition, there is a whirlwind of opinions about the ongoing occurrences in Chainsaw Man, including some claims suggesting that what fans witness in chapter 178 could actually be the Gun Devil. However, this interpretation seems inconsistent when considering the information that has been presented about the Gun Devil throughout the series. It is more plausible that chapter 178 illustrates the War Devil Yoru playing a crucial role in the narrative within Chainsaw Man’s version of the USA.
Chainsaw Man’s America likely made a contract with Yoru long ago, and chapter 178 signifies her reckoning for payment
To understand why the entity positioned on the Statue of Liberty in Chainsaw Man chapter 178 is likely not the Gun Devil, it is essential to provide some context. Initially, the United States utilized their 20% share of Gun Devil flesh to summon a creature that attacked Control Devil Makima. This incarnation of the Gun Devil was defeated and subsequently transformed into the Gun Fiend within Aki Hayakawa’s corpse. Denji later vanquished Aki, effectively destroying that segment of the Gun Devil’s flesh.
Moreover, when Yoru summoned what can be presumed as the remnants of Gun Devil flesh globally, she weaponized it without any qualifier indicating a percentage. This suggests Yoru amassed all available Gun Devil flesh to create the most formidable weapon possible.
Given these circumstances, it’s likely that America does not possess any Gun Devil flesh. This would further imply that the United States is depicted as having kept the Gun Devil within the Statue of Liberty. Although this aligns thematically, it contradicts the narrative consistency concerning the security of other facilities designated for containing Devils. Therefore, it is more probable that chapter 178’s “Gun Goddess” refers to the creature situated on top of Lady Liberty.
It seems likely that War Devil Yoru has an established contract with the nation, potentially dating back to the period before Chainsaw Man’s storyline unfolds. The agreement likely included Yoru providing her support to the country during wartime, possibly during the American Revolutionary War, thus playing a role in the nation’s inception. This might also clarify why Lady Liberty, who symbolically commemorates this victory, is associated with the Gun Goddess.
The concept of a contract helps elucidate how Yoru managed to sacrifice the index fingers of 400,000 members of the National Pistol Association of America. Interestingly, only the in-series president of the United States has showcased authority of this magnitude as the nation’s leader. Yoru’s ability to match this level of influence suggests she holds significant relevance to the country, regardless of whether its citizens recognize it.
Nevertheless, this remains largely speculative at the time of this article’s publication, even if available evidence strongly supports this interpretation. Fans can anticipate more clarity in the coming weeks as the current arc, seemingly the climax of the Academy Saga, progresses.
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