The latest chapter of Kagurabachi dropped on April 5, 2026, and it completely changes the game. What was supposed to be a peaceful negotiation between Japan and the mysterious small nation turned into a bloodbath in record time. The talks fell apart within two minutes, and now both sides are heading straight for war.
Chapter 117 delivers exactly what fans have been waiting for. The slow-building tension finally explodes as the true nature of the small nation gets revealed. They are not just any ordinary group. These people are the descendants of the Mikabashi clan, an ancient family of sorcerers that Japan thought had been wiped out a thousand years ago.
The Small Nation’s True Identity Gets Revealed
The chapter opens with crucial background information about the small nation. Records from the Soga Monogatari (The Tale of the Soga) tell the story of how Japan defeated the Mikabashi clan centuries ago. The clan was chased to the Chiba region, where everyone believed they died out completely.
But here is the twist. They did not die. The Mikabashi clan survived by hiding under the sea. They used a mysterious power called Shizukuishi (Droplet Stones) to build an entire civilization underwater. For one thousand years, they stayed in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to return.
Chihiro Rokuhira and the Japanese government now face an enemy that has been planning revenge for ten centuries. These are not random sorcerers. These are people with a deep, ancient grudge against Japan.
The Meeting That Lasted Only 120 Seconds
The negotiation was set for 12:00 PM on Irijima Island. Japanese representatives arrived on an ironclad warship, ready to talk. But the small nation had other plans.
At exactly 12:02 PM, everything went wrong. The small nation’s representatives had no interest in peace. They killed two of the three Japanese representatives immediately. Then they laid out their demands.
Here is what they want Japan to give up:
- Irijima Island (where the talks were happening)
- All Shizukuishi stones that Japan has already mined
- Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa prefectures
The small nation’s leader made it clear. If Japan refuses to hand over these territories, they will take everything by force. As soon as the demands were made, the small nation launched the first attack. They destroyed nearby ironclad ships, proving they came ready for war, not conversation.
Japan’s Strongest Fighters Enter the Battle
With the talks destroyed and fighting breaking out, Japan sent in their best warriors. The Sorcery Bureau selected four top fighters to handle the situation.
Soga Hiroto, Soga Yoshinori, Shiba Togo, and Sanjo Hideharu arrived on the scene as the elite defense force. These four are not ordinary soldiers. The chapter makes it clear they represent the absolute strongest fighters Japan has to offer.
“Shiba Togo ordered the small nation’s representatives to leave. The battle on Irijima Island started at 12:02 PM.”
Fans online are already talking about how cool these four characters look. But there is a sad truth hanging over the chapter. Since this is a flashback to events that happened years before the main story, most of these powerful warriors are likely dead in the present timeline.
What the Sorcery Bureau’s Prophet Saw
Before the meeting even started, Chiaki, the prophet working with the Sorcery Bureau, already knew something bad was coming. She used her powers to see the future. What she saw was not good.
Chiaki stated that the entire meeting was filled with hostility. She could not see the exact details of what would happen. But she knew the intention of the other side was completely evil.
This adds a tragic layer to the chapter. The Japanese side knew danger was waiting for them. But they went to the meeting anyway, probably hoping to avoid war. Instead, they walked into a trap.
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Why This Chapter Matters for the Story
Chapter 117 is a turning point for Kagurabachi. The manga has been building toward this conflict since the very beginning. Now that the war has officially started, readers can expect non-stop action in the coming chapters.
The revelation about the small nation being the Mikabashi clan changes everything. This is not just a fight over land or resources. This is a revenge war that has been brewing for a thousand years.
Fans on social media are reacting strongly to the chapter. Many are praising how quickly the situation escalated. One reader commented that Japan did nothing wrong in this situation. The small nation attacked first and made unreasonable demands. Another fan noted that the small nation’s representative looks incredibly cool, even though he is clearly the villain.
The chapter also raises big questions. How did Japan survive this war if the enemy was this powerful? The answer probably lies in the Enchanted Blades that Chihiro’s father created. Those blades might be the only thing that saved Japan from complete destruction.
Where to Read Kagurabachi Chapter 117
Kagurabachi Chapter 117 is now available to read officially. Fans can find it on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform. Viz Media also offers the chapter for readers in international markets. Both platforms release new chapters at the same time they come out in Japan.
The next chapter, Kagurabachi Chapter 118, will follow the weekly release schedule. With war now officially declared, the upcoming chapters promise to show the full scale of this ancient conflict.
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