Chainsaw Man continues to sadden his fans

This article includes spoilers for the "Chainsaw Man" manga. Discretion is advised to the reader.

There is no doubt that "Chainsaw Man" is one of the most popular manga today, and while there may be debate as to whether author Tatsuki Fujimoto's drawing skills have been on the wane, no one can deny that each new chapter manages to capture the attention of fans.

The current arc has put Denji, the protagonist, at a crossroads. After he was captured, dismembered and "put back together", Denji has been on a roller coaster of emotions that has him more than confused. After kissing Asa Mitaka/Yoru and having her masturbate him until she came, Denji went with his companions to a sushi restaurant with a conveyor belt (where the dishes are circulated in front of the diners and they choose which one to eat).

Chainsaw Man continues to sadden his fans

When Varm, the hybrid with the Flamethrower Demon, appeared to Denji, he explained that he could help him see Nayuta again. Reluctantly, Denji begins to follow his instructions to enjoy sushi, while Varm tells him that his current version of Chainsaw Man is incomplete, since his true power is to erase concepts from existence.

To unleash their true power, Varm hypothesizes that chainsaws might have had other uses before they were erased as well, and states that it takes two factors to summon the Chainsaw Demon: everyone's fear, as well as their unhappiness. The first is already fulfilled, since now people are terrified of him. And the second is fulfilled when Denji observes the conveyor belt and observes Nayuta's severed head approaching.

Is Nayuta really dead? There are many doubts about this, especially because of his condition as a Demon. Some believe that it is simply a replica and that Varm is trying to break the contract between Denji and Pochita. Also, Asa Mitaka/Yoru still have no memory of the first kiss with Denji, which means that Nayuta's ability still has an effect. Remember that a Demon's abilities remain active until their permanent death, which would be a clue that they are still alive.

"Denji will finally have his moment as a Demon from now on."
"Oh no, I have to go to work in ten minutes, why did this have to be the last thing I saw?"
"My day keeps getting worse every moment."
"Damn Fujimoto, stop killing character."
"Why do I keep reading this shit? It just doesn't make sense anymore."
"What the fuck just happened?"
"And why? Either way, I hope the first to die is the damn one next to him."
"It's unfortunate that we've lost a great character like Nayuta, but we have the real Chainsaw Man back."
"Heavens, this really is the calm before the storm. Really Fujimoto?"
"You're going to fall, Tatsuki Fujimoto."