Chapter 69

Shining Power (シャイニングパワー) is the 69th chapter of the Chainsaw Man manga series.

Summary
Denji and Santa Claus both writhe in pain, as Denji complains about the heat of his flaming body. Pushing him back, Santa Claus heals herself instantly, mocking Denji for his foolishness. Denji retorts, claiming to watch a great amount of educational programming, before revealing the chain of his chainsaw to be wrapped around Santa Clause's body. Using it to keep himself close, he lunges again, slicing into her. She comments on the futility of his actions, as she splits the pain and damage between her various dolls, however Denji comments that her regeneration has begun to slow down due to the light from his flames.

Suddenly, Santa Claus slams Denji into a wall, as a number of Dolls break through and begin stabbing him in the back. Santa Claus chooses to wait and watch Denji die from blood-loss and burning, calling him "Makima's Dog". However, he tears into the dolls and drinks their blood to rejuvenate himself. He moves forward, only to once again by swarmed by Dolls, as Santa mockingly tells him that he will be reunited with Makima in death. Suddenly, Denji begins to pull on his chain, dragging Santa Claus towards him as he ignores the blows from the dolls. Growing more worried, Santa Claus orders her dolls to keep her away from him, pulling against the chain in a tug-of-war. A pair of dolls in a car come speeding around a corner, slamming into Denji and causing a massive explosion. However, Denji emerges from the wreckage, cloaked entirely in flames, still pulling on the chain.

In shock and horror, Santa Claus questions the extent of his power, as Denji reveals his motivation to still be going on a trip with Makima. Hoisting Santa Claus into the air, Denji pulls her towards himself, before tearing through her, ripping her body to pieces. As they begins to reform, Denji grabs the remains of the burning car, slamming them into her and causing a second explosion, ripping through her body and leaving her a smoldering husk.

Characters

 * Denji
 * Santa Claus