Dense one here. Politic talks begin to make Falconia sound like the place to be. On Elf Island, Casca is getting back into fighting form even though she still can't stand to be around Guts proper without PTSD triggers. Guts learns more about Skull Knight from his armor and an old "friend" pays the island a visit...

The bittersweet finale for Kentaro Miura. Rest in piece and thank you for what you've dreamed up.

• 358. "Dawn of an Empire"
• 359. "Barrier"
• 360. "Cherry Orchard"
• 361. "Ravine"
• 362. "Vision of Death"
• 363. "Leaping Monkey"
• 364. "Teardrop of Morning Dew"