Chapter 239 of Sakamoto Days picks up right where the previous chapter left us hanging, and honestly, it doesn't waste a single panel. We're thrown straight into absolute chaos as Shishiba and Osoragi show up just in time to save Atari from New Order's clutches. The action hits hard from the start Shishiba's weapon duel with Gozu is so brutal it's tearing cars apart, while Osoragi brings his trademark ruthless style against Torres.
A Desperate Situation Turns Around
What really got me in this chapter is Atari's guilt. Here's this kid blaming himself for bringing three deadly assassins into Sakamoto's orbit, and you can feel the weight of that responsibility crushing him. Things look pretty grim when their vehicle gets destroyed New Order seems to have them cornered with nowhere to run.
Then boom a JCC helicopter appears out of nowhere, piloted by Amane. Talk about clutch timing. This moment completely flips the script and shows how crucial these last-minute rescues can be in turning the tide of battle.
The JCC Steps In
The evacuation sequence is tense as hell. Amane fills everyone in on what's happening with JCC they're locked in their own brutal fight against the Kansai brothers, but securing Sakamoto is important enough that they've sent a rescue team anyway. That tells you everything about how valuable Sakamoto is to their organization.
Gozu tries to block their escape, declaring it impossible, but Shishiba intervenes at the perfect moment. He holds Gozu back while ordering Shin and the others to get Sakamoto out of there immediately. The protector role Shishiba plays here really shines through.
Getting to the helicopter isn't easy though. New Order surrounds them with bazookas and heavy artillery, all aimed at shooting down their only way out. The tension just keeps building.
Boiled to the Rescue
Just when you think they're done for, Boiled makes this spectacular entrance and scatters the attackers with his powers. There's even a funny moment where he asks Shin to tell Sakamoto that his "best friend" is working hard to keep him safe but of course, Shin can't hear him over the helicopter noise. Classic.
With Boilet and Wutang clearing a path, the helicopter finally lifts off. But naturally, the danger isn't over.
Guitar Gun? Really?
Here's where things get wild. Mid-flight, they're attacked by Tanabata, who uses a guitar as a gun. Yes, you read that right. A guitar. As a gun. It's such an unexpected and creative weapon choice that it immediately adds a whole new dimension to the fight.
Shin realizes Sakamoto isn't waking up anytime soon, and he knows only Sakamoto can really handle this situation. So what does he do? He jumps out of the helicopter to face Tanabata himself. The fight that follows is fantastic Shin dodging bullets, engaging in close combat, with Tanabata switching between different guitar-weapon configurations. It really showcases how much Shin has grown as a fighter.
Multiple Fronts Heat Up
The chapter doesn't just focus on one battle. We've got multiple intense confrontations happening simultaneously:
- Oki and Juana Nagumo squaring off with their ultimate weapons
- Shishiba still going at it with Gozu
- Osoragi locked in combat with Torres
- Seba and the JCC crew fighting the Kansai brothers
- Boiled and Wutang mopping up New Order forces
Every fight feels significant, and the way the chapter cuts between them keeps the energy level maxed out. You can tell we're building toward something massive.
The War Officially Begins
The chapter ends on this powerful note with Sakamoto and Aoi exchanging meaningful looks inside the helicopter. The narration makes it official: the war between the Sakamoto family and the New Order assassin association has begun.
Looking Ahead
Based on how this chapter sets things up, we're probably going to see Sakamoto slowly regain consciousness in the next one, maybe with flashbacks to previous battles and enemies. Aoi 's expression suggests she's about to deliver some hard truths probably that running away won't solve anything because trouble will follow them wherever they go.
Shin's fight with Tanabata is likely to get even more complex as that guitar transforms into different weapon forms. Shin will need to use those sharp observational skills of his to find weaknesses and exploit them.
And all those other battles? They're all going to reach their boiling points. The Nagumo vs. Oki showdown especially feels like it's going to be huge, given Oki's history as the former New Order leader.
I wouldn't be surprised if the chapter ends with Sakamoto fully waking up, hearing the explosions and destruction outside, and declaring they need to go back. That would be such a perfect setup for the next phase of the story.
Final Thoughts
Chapter 239 does exactly what it needs to do it expands the battlefield, raises the stakes, and gives us multiple compelling fights to follow. The pacing is relentless, the action is creative (seriously, that guitar weapon), and the character moments land with real emotional weight.
The alliance dynamics, the escalating conflict, and especially Shin's growth all shine through. This is Sakamoto Days firing on all cylinders, and if you're not reading this series yet, you're missing out on some of the best action manga being published right now.
The war has officially begun, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here.
