Sakamoto Days Vol. 8 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

The 'tail-grabbing' challenge is merely a facade for a lethal battlefield. As the mysterious recommended students dominate, Shin experiences a terrifying evolution, pushing his mind-reading to predict moves before they are even conceived. Sakamoto, meanwhile, fights not just to survive, but to discipline his protégé with a cold, professional edge. Lu unleashes the full potential of her martial arts, dismantling enemies with fluid precision. However, the true terror lies in the whispers of JCC's darkest secrets. Shin glimpses a haunting future during combat: a vision of Sakamoto’s hidden trauma and a murderous intent that threatens to consume everyone present. The exam is no longer about admission; it is a violent collision of past legends and the desperate future of the next generation. As the smoke clears, the line between mentor and rival vanishes in the face of an encroaching threat that transcends the exam itself.