Chapter 17

Kill Denji (デンジを殺せ, Denji o Korose) is the 17th chapter of the Chainsaw Man manga series.

Summary
Aki and Himeno subdue Kobeni. Aki attempts to summon Kon, but is unsuccessful due to the severed link with the outside world. Himeno uses the Ghost Devil to attack the Eternity Devil, however it grows in size with each attack. The Eternity Devil reveals its weak point is not on the 8th floor, and as such is unreachable by the group.

Himeno explains that a Devil's contract is unbreakable, meaning that if a Devil did not fulfill its end of the deal, it would die. As such, allowing Denji to die would guarantee the other's safety. Hearing this, Arai votes they let Denji be consumed. Aki refuses, however, arguing that the Devil likely has an ulterior motive behind Denji's death. Himeno agrees. Power casually votes to kill Denji, only for Aki to explain that as a Fiend, she is exempt from contracts and as such could still be killed by the Eternity Devil. Power scoffs, before cheerily asking an annoyed Denji to play a game of 'sumo'.

The group wait in the corridor nearby the Eternity Devil, pondering the issue of starvation. Aki offers to use 'The Sword', however Himeno refuses his suggestion. As Arai returns to their room, he discovers Power has eaten all their food. Kobeni appears, and in a paranoid delusional state, accuses Power of being the one trapping them. As Arai attempts to calm her, she accuses him of being a spy for the Eternity Devil, and attacks. As Arai screams out of fear, the Eternity Devil suddenly grows, lunging at Denji.

As the rooms shift and tilt, the Devil reveals it grows based on fear, and begins to move towards the room, demanding Denji's heart.

Characters

 * Kobeni Higashiyama
 * Denji
 * Aki Hayakawa
 * Himeno
 * Eternity Devil
 * Ghost Devil
 * Power
 * Hirokazu Arai