Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers: The Hishaku attacks the Kamunabi Headquarters as a major character returns

With the alleged Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers surfacing online on Friday, May 9, 2025, the manga was expected to depict Chihiro Rokuhira's battle against Samura. However, Kuguri's intervention spoiled the moment. Additionally, the spoilers revealed Yura and the Hishaku moving forward with the Kamunabi HQ invasion plans. The chapter is set to be officially released on Monday, May 12, 2025.

The previous chapter explored the True Realm of Suzaku, the third ability of Samura's Tobimune blade. With Suzaku's flames, Samura nullified Hiruhiko's biggest moment and left him incapacitated. Additionally, the chapter set the stage for Chihiro's fight against Samura.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Kagurabachi chapter 78.

Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers show Chihiro and Samura's moment, and the Hishaku's Kamunabi HQ infiltration

Hiruhiko, as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

According to the Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers, the chapter is titled Replacement.

The alleged Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers continue the events from the previous chapter and start with Hiruhiko realizing he cannot move his body. Chihiro thinks it's only natural, considering the Hishaku sorcerer's last move exhausted all the Spiritual Energy from him.

However, he looks at Samura and realizes that he's the unnatural one. Even after neutralizing Hiruhiko's attacks and veiling the sky with the Owl ability, Samura doesn't seem to be out of breath.

At first, Chihiro thinks it's perhaps due to Suzaku's Regeneration. However, he quickly discards that thought because he knows that Suzaku cannot meddle with a person's life and death; rather, it consumes a bulk of Spirit Energy. Moreover, Chihiro remembers that if a person relies solely on regeneration recklessly and takes damage, their Spirit Energy is bound to try.

Samura's Suzaku in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

At any rate, everything should have a limit. However, Samura appears to have surpassed every definition Chihiro can think of. He realizes that the blind sorcerer has evolved over the last 18 years. Following that, Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers shift the focus to Samura, who seeks to end Hiruhiko's life first. At this moment, Samura detects someone's presence behind the peephole.

Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers then show Kuguri slashing through the door to catch Samura off guard. Kuguri demonstrates Hagure, a sorcery technique that harnesses heat generated internally through battles and other related activities. The spoilers reveal that there's no limit to how much heat Kuguri can store.

The more heat he builds, the more powerful his attacks become. According to Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers, Kuguri has relied solely on his blade for seven months straight. With a highly concentrated attack, Kuguri destroys the side wall. The ensuing smoke makes it difficult for Samura to sense Kuguri and others.

When the smoke clears, Samura notices that Hiruhiko has escaped. Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers show Toto teleporting Hiruhiko to safety. She asks him if he's fine. Hiruhko cannot even speak, as he's completely devastated. Meanwhile, Kuguri arrives at the scene and tells Toto that he couldn't find Hiruhiko's arm.

He also mentions that Samura has Kumeyuri with him. Furthermore, Kuguri laments that they couldn't kidnap Samura's daughter. Toto becomes exasperated by their overwhelming defeat. Yet, she's grateful to have made it out alive. She calls Kuguri's arrival a miracle. Meanwhile, Kuguri fears that they may have no cards to play against Samura if things remain this way.

At this moment, they observe snow falling from the sky. Kuguri wonders whether it's a result of Samura's technique. The Hishaku sorcerer feels demoralized by Samura's sheer strength, which can even affect the weather. At this moment, Toto contemplates what their next action should be, since Yura is busy with his plans in Tokyo.

Toto, as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

Kuguri believes they have no choice but to sidetrack for a while, as facing Samura is nearly impossible for them right now. At this moment, Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers show Hiruhiko mumbling something. Toto tries hard to listen to his words. Hiruhiko says there wasn't even hatred in Samura's eyes.

Meanwhile, in the Kyoto Massacre Hotel, Seiichi Samura asks Chihiro why he is wielding the Enchanted Blade again. Chihiro says he has heard everything. Samura internally curses Shiba. After that, he explains to Chihiro that everything has been the Sword Saint's fault.

He clarifies that while Kunishige Rokuhira was responsible for forging the Enchanted Blades, he was nothing but a hero who saved the country. Chihiro mentions he has already heard it from Shiba countless times. Samura then tells Chihiro that he has yet to fully grasp it all.

Seiichi Samura, as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

The blind sorcerer tells Chihiro that if he has truly heard about the Malediction, he should know that the Sword Saint cannot be allowed to live. Chihiro instantly asks Samura if he's truly thinking of eradicating all the other Enchanted Blade wielders, including himself. Samura says he must do what is necessary for the sake of Iori and her future.

He tells Chihiro in Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers that he might have to cut him down if he gets in his way. At this moment, Chihiro Rokuhira reminds Samura that what Iori truly needs in her future is actually him. Responding to Samura's question about why he wielded the Enchanted Blade again, Chihiro says it's to stop him.

Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Yura is about to infiltrate the Kamunabi headquarters, where a mysterious person is seen connected to a strange device. Elsewhere, a meeting is held among the Kamunabi higher-ups. One of them states that the Owl has cleared itself from the sky. Furthermore, they have received a report from Masumi, who has established contact with Samura.

Azami, as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

Azami reports that three Hishaku members have been spotted around the premises. Moreover, the Masumi members have also confirmed Kumeyuri's location. At this moment in Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers, a bell rings to notify everyone about the enemy's attack.

The Kamunabi sorcerer connected to the device says the barrier has been poked directly above the Shinuchi with Pine Trees sorcery. They are convinced that it's Hishaku's attack. According to Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers, the Kamunabi headquarters currently hold the Shinuchi.

Furthermore, deep below the HQ, the Sword Saint is confined under tight security. It's an underground facility housing 500 personnel, including non-combatants, protected by a rectangular barrier. Meanwhile, the Hishaku sorcerer with the Pine trees power demonstrates his sorcery to break through the barriers.

The bearded Kamunabi sorcerer says they should unlock the first layer of the barrier and let the Hishaku in, as their primary duty is to safeguard the public from sorcery threats.

Yura, as seen in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

The unnamed sorcerer maintaining the barrier senses seven people approaching. Meanwhile, in Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers, the Kamunabi sorcerer with glasses recalls that the Hishaku sorcerers have ten members in total. Three have been spotted in Kyoto, so he realizes that the other seven members have come to invade the HQ.

Azami realizes he must go into battle. Meanwhile, the Kamunabi higher-up wonders if they can breach the HQ without the Enchanted Blade. He speculates that the Hishaku members must have been waiting for the Owl to dissipate. He ponders what kind of plans the enemies are scheming. At any rate, he realizes that battle is imminent.

Hakuri, as seen in the Kamunabi HQ (Image via Shueisha)

One of the Kamunabi higher-ups notifies the non-combatants to move to levels below the third floor immediately. At this moment, Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers show Hakuri, who has just regained consciousness.

A guard asks him if he can move right after getting up. Hakuri replies that he can. According to the spoilers, the chapter ends thrillingly, with two battles (Chihiro in Kyoto and Hakuri in Tokyo) beginning to move.

Conclusion

Kagurabachi chapter 78 spoilers witnessed Hakuri's return after a long time. The sorcerer has finally regained consciousness and gained the ability to move again. Meanwhile, the spoilers have set the stage for an epic showdown between Chihiro and Samura. Additionally, Kamunabi's resistance to Hishaku's all-out attack has become another point of interest.