The long-awaited release of Wind Breaker chapter 158 took place on October 15, 2024, marking a significant moment in the series as it concluded the intense showdown between Umemiya and Takiishi. As anticipated, the battle reached its resolution without any interruptions from Endo’s faction, culminating in an important moment when Takiishi uttered Endo’s name and bringing a satisfying closure to the narrative surrounding the leaders of Noroshi.
After ensuring he wouldn’t get involved in the clash between Umemiya and Takiishi, Sakura proudly shared the news of Umemiya’s victory within Bofurin’s online community. This announcement ignited a wave of celebration among Bofurin’s students, who thrilled at conquering their most formidable adversary in history. The chapter concluded with a memorable exchange of glances between Umemiya and Sakura.
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Wind Breaker chapter 158: The conclusion of Takiishi and Umemiya’s saga as the manga’s longest arc reaches its end
In chapter 158 of Wind Breaker, titled The Great Fires of Extinction, the focus shifted to Endo and Sakura. Despite tensions running high following Umemiya’s decisive defeat of Takiishi, Endo remained unfazed, expressing his gratitude to Umemiya for offering him the experience of a lifetime.
Endo made his way to Takiishi to help him up, knowing that students from Bofurin would soon be celebrating Umemiya’s success. In a lighthearted moment, Takiishi attempted to kick Endo, but the jest fell flat as Endo was caught off-guard, expecting a more aggressive move.
While these events unfolded, Wind Breaker chapter 158 illustrated Sakura’s excitement as she posted about Umemiya’s victory in the school’s online group. The announcement created an electrifying atmosphere throughout the school, with the 4 Heavenly Kings of Bofurin exhaling relief, while Tomiyama from Shishitoren celebrated exuberantly, lifting the spirits of those who had felt down.
As the Bofurin community reveled in their victory, Endo managed to assist Takiishi. Just as they were about to leave, Umemiya called out to Takiishi, prompting him to recall their earlier promise. Takiishi reaffirmed their commitment to always depending on one another in times of need.
In a touching moment, Takiishi addressed Endo by his full name, Yamato Endo, expressing his desire for a bath. This struck a chord with Endo, who concealed his emotions by acquiescing to Takiishi’s request. Subsequently, the leaders of Bofurin exchanged farewells with the Noroshi members, culminating in Endo bidding goodbye to Sakura, who invited him to visit in the future.
As the Noroshi group departed, Wind Breaker chapter 158 concluded with Sakura approaching Umemiya, who flashed a smile and requested a fist bump to celebrate their victory. This sweet moment left Sakura feeling emotional. The last panel featured the chapter title and signaled the conclusion of the Noroshi arc.
Final reflections
The Noroshi arc of Wind Breaker successfully wrapped up after an impressive run of 63 chapters, establishing it as the lengthiest arc in the series. This arc prominently showcased Bofurin’s struggle against their greatest adversary, Takiishi, whom they had never previously overcome. Thankfully, the narrative concluded on a positive note, with Bofurin weathering their gravest challenge without any loss of life.
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