Higanjima: 48 Nichigo Chapter 494 Spoilers & Manga Raw

As Akira and his companions infiltrate the vampire lair, they are confronted by a transformed Katsuji. Forced to ingest Miyabi’s blood, Katsuji has mutated into a grotesque monster, losing all sense of humanity. He attacks his former allies without mercy, ignoring Akira’s desperate pleas. For Akira, who just overcame the death of his master, fighting his former friend is a cruel trial. After a fierce clash, Akira severs Katsuji’s arm, but black, inhuman sludge oozes from the wound. Miyabi laughs cruelly, labeling Katsuji his 'ultimate trump card' and aiming to shatter Akira’s psyche. Yet, Akira notices a flicker of humanity in Katsuji’s eyes and resolves to risk everything to save him. Surrounded by an encroaching army of vampires, Akira holds Katsuji close, preparing to deliver the final strike needed to reclaim his friend's humanity once and for all.