Chapter 81

Give Paw (おてて, Otete) is the 81st chapter of the Chainsaw Man manga series.

Summary
As Makima asks Denji to elaborate on his desire, he explains that he no longer wishes to think for himself, as the growth of relationships and responsibilities in his life has led to an overwhelming amount of grief and regret in his decisions. As such, he feels placing all of his decisions in Makima's hands will allow him to live a relaxed, guiltless life. Makima asks him if he is certain of this choice, with Denji responding with a half-hearted thumbs-up.

Makima tests her new authority by asking Denji to perform several dog-like tricks: Give paw and roll over. Denji follows each, and is pet on the head as a reward. He thinks of how happy he feels. Suddenly, there is a knock at the door. Makima reveals she had invited Power over earlier. Denji asks why, however Makima reminds him not to think. Denji responds with a "Woof". Makima guides him to the front door, and orders him to open it, so that she can kill Power. Denji responds with another "Woof", before pausing in sudden confusion.

Makima continues guiding Denji to the door, as he blusters and asks her if she is joking. She ignores his hesitation. As she once again orders him to open the door, her words are shown to be covering Pochita's orders from Denji's nightmares: 'Don't open it'. Slowly, Denji moves towards the handle, thinking about how Power would be holding a cake on the other side. As he opens the door, he questions why he assumed she'd be holding a cake, before remembering the next day was his birthday. Looking into the corridor, he sees Power, standing in the doorway and holding a cake. Before either have time to react, Makima points her finger at Power, says the word "Bang", and Power's torso is obliterated.

Denji looks on in shocked, stunned silence as Power's head and legs fall to the floor. Makima takes Denji's hands, telling him they're cold again and ordering him back inside. Denji begins to sweat profusely as he tries to speak, but no words come out. Makima smiles.

Characters

 * Denji
 * Makima
 * Power

Trivia

 * The painting at the hallway of Makima's apartment is Gustave Doré's illustration for Milton's Paradise Lost, III, 739–742: Satan on his way to bring about the fall of man.