Responsibility is the one-hundred-and-forty-sixth chapter of the Mato Seihei no Slave manga.
Summary[]
Yuuki awakens in his spirit world and finds himself bound in handcuffs in an interrogation room. He is confronted by Kuusetsu, Fukuma, and Rairen (the first two being dressed in police uniforms). The three explain that they are aware that he plans to tell everyone that the Thunder Gods are inside of him, which Yuuki admits. Kuusetsu and Fukuma try to discourage him, claiming he has no proof and that he will be putting himself in danger. As the two begin to grope him and pinch his nipples, they explain that, while they are fine with their world ending if he is killed by Shikoku, they will not accept the end of their world for any other reason. Yuuki seems to concede to their point and the three release him, satisfied that they have convinced him.
Two days before voting begins, two members of the Election Oversight Committee discuss the current status of the election, with one claiming that Ren has had a strong lead since the first day and the odds don't look good for the other candidates.
Later, during an election debate, Ren reiterates that there is no need to battle the Thunder Gods as Kyouka suggests and that diplomacy is the best option (which Iori internally agrees with). Ren points out Kyouka's history with her hometown being destroyed by Shuuki, but she affirms that her decision is not based on feelings. Frustrated, Yuuki wishes he could somehow prove the presence of the Gods inside him. Mira argues that Ren shouldn't look down on the Gods, but Ren promises she will deal with them with the utmost caution.
Abruptly, Yuuki realizes he has a way to prove the Gods' presence and announces it to the assembly, much to everyone's shock. Despite Kyouka's protests, Ren encourages Yuuki to continue and Yuuki tells Kyouka there is no other way. Yuuki then tells everyone present all the details about the Gods and claims it is impossible for humans and the Gods to coexist. Many in the assembly are skeptical as he still has not provided any proof of the Thunder Gods' presence. However, Yuuki claims that his and Kyouka's previous battle with Ren is proof of their presence. Ren immediately understands as Yuuki was able to recover, even after receiving a knockout blow from her. The others wonder if it may have just been a result of Yuuki's willpower or Kyouka's ability, but Ren assures them that she took all of that into account and that Yuuki's explanation makes sense. Regardless, Ren still does not accept Yuuki's claim that the Gods are dangerous and states that she will make Yuuki her slave once they have left Shangri-La. Wakako also states that the Onmyou Agency will need to examine him for the good of mankind.
Inside Yuuki's spirit world, a disappointed Kuusetsu and Fukuma watch the events unfold.
As Tenka attempts to say something, Mira brashly interrupts. She explains that, while she previously thought Yuuki was just going along with Kyouka, she now concedes that if Yuuki does have Gods inside of him and he still thinks they're dangerous, then she will agree that they must be stopped. Mira then forfeits her nomination and gives Kyouka her support to become Commander. Ren believes Mira has made a very extreme decision, but Yuuki knows that Mira trusts him since the two have gone "beyond friendship" with the Slave reward. Yuuki expresses his gratitude to Mira, leaving Ren chagrined. Tenka internally applauds Yuuki for turning the election around and asserts that Kyouka must win the election.
Characters by Appearance[]
- Yuuki Wakura
- Kuusetsu
- Fukuma
- Rairen
- Riu Myouga
- Konomi Tatara
- Ren Yamashiro
- Mira Kamiunten
- Bell Tsukiyono
- Yakumo Ezo
- Tenka Izumo
- Kyouka Uzen
- Fubuki Azuma
- Tobera Azuma
- Yoshino Ookawamura
- Reiko Imabou
- Iori Yamori
- Wakako Kinokuni
- Varvara Pilipenko
- Aoba Wakura (Flashback)
- Shikoku (Flashback)
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Birth of a Slave Arc | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 |
Mato Exhibition Games Arc | 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 |
Tenka's Desire Arc | 22 • 23 • 24 |
7th Unit Training Arc | 25 • 26 |
Hidden Village Arc | 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 |
Chiefs' Assembly Arc | 45 • 45.5 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 • 51 |
5th Unit Training Arc | 52 • 53 • 54 |
10th Unit Training Arc | 55 • 56 • 57 |
Azuma Banquet Arc | 58 • 59 • 60 • 61 • 62 • 63 • 64 • 65 • 66 • 67 |
Battle in Yokohama Arc | 68 • 69 • 70 • 71 • 72 • 73 • 74 • 75 • 76 • 77 • 78 • 79 • 80 • 81 • 82 • 83 • 84 |
Devotees Arc | 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 89 • 90 • 91 • 92 • 93 • 94 • 95 • 96 • 97 • 98 • 99 • 100 • 101 • 102 |
3rd Unit Training Arc | 103 • 104 • 105 • 106 |
Shangri-La Arc | 107 • 108 • 109 • 110 • 111 • 112 • 113 • 114 • 115 • 116 • 117 • 118 • 119 • 120 • 121 • 122 • 123 • 124 • 125 • 126 |