: The eldest is killed by the car, leaving his two younger brothers, Joey and Aldo, to continue their mission elsewhere.

: Power suddenly jolts the car forward, ramming into the assassin and Denji. The impact instantly kills the eldest brother , accidentally foiling the assassination attempt.

, titled " Suddenly " (Japanese: Totsuzen ), was released on February 10, 2020 , as part of the International Assassins arc . This chapter is widely remembered by the Chainsaw Man community for its sudden shift from high-stakes tension to dark, slapstick comedy during a pivotal assassination attempt. Plot Summary

Chapter 57 is frequently cited as a prime example of author signature storytelling style, which blends extreme violence with unpredictable humor . Readers from platforms like Reddit praised the chapter for how it subverted the common manga trope of high-level assassins being near-invincible, instead having one killed by "manslaughter" due to a character's incompetence.

: Unknowingly "saves the day" through her reckless behavior, providing one of the most famous comedic moments in the series.

The tension peaks as the disguised assassin introduces himself to Denji and the two prepare to shake hands. However, the situation takes an absurd turn:

: Power , distracted by Kobeni Higashiyama's car, jumps into the driver's seat and claims she has a license.

: As the brother’s disguise slips, revealing his true face, the group realizes he was a shape-shifter. Power immediately attempts to deflect blame onto a sobbing Kobeni, despite having been the one behind the wheel. Key Character Roles