Wind Breaker Chapter 205: Sakura and Momijikawa's heartfelt duel begins

Momijikawa wants Sakura to take the fight seriously
Momijikawa wants Sakura to take the fight seriously (Image Source: K Manga)

Wind Breaker Chapter 205 sees a grand collision of souls beneath the moonlight. Haruka Sakura is standing in front of Sakae Momijikawa, but they aren't standing against each other as enemies; rather, they're friends now trying to learn more about one another through the most common way to communicate with one another, with their fists.

When Momijikawa steps on the riverbank, he uses it as his confessional, where he embraces his grandmother's remains and holds up his belief in the student whom he thinks will bear the burden of Furin High School. Instead of just fighting, they share the raw truth about each other that they can't express any other way; with every strike comes anger or sadness, and with each parry comes respect or admiration.


The Fight Begins in Wind Breaker Chapter 205

Momijikawa and Sakura (Image Source: K Manga)
Momijikawa and Sakura (Image Source: K Manga)

In Wind Breaker Chapter 205, Momijikawa challenges Sakura to a physical confrontation - a one-on-one match. It is evident from their body language how intense this confrontation is when the two men's intense eyes lock upon one another as they stand together by the river's edge. Momijikawa seeks to demonstrate his strength and discover more about Sakura through this physical contest.

In their discussions, Momijikawa shows a great deal of enthusiasm in wanting to learn all he can about Sakura, because he thinks combating someone who is worthy will make him a better school leader. This shows respect for Sakura and is really the beginning of their battle.


Respect and Courtesy

The battle starts between Momijikawa and Sakura (Image Source: K Manga)
The battle starts between Momijikawa and Sakura (Image Source: K Manga)

Wind Breaker Chapter 205 is not exactly about something cool that happens, but it does show how Sakura can be such a considerate person who has a really good heart. He gives his jacket to Momijikawa during the fight so he can make sure to put Momijikawa's grandmother's urn in a safe spot when they all go into battle.

Sakura demonstrates his maturity as a character through the way he expresses gratitude for what is valued by other people; he has grown as a person through his involvement with Furin. Upon receiving the jacket from Momijikawa, they say “thank you”; however, they also apologize for accepting something so valuable.


A Meaningful Exchange of Names

When Momijikawa first gets to know Sakura, he asks her her first name. This question creates a personal moment between these two fighters; at that moment, Sakura tells Momijikawa that her first name is Haruka.

When Momijikawa hears this name, he responds by saying, "That's a nice name." That simple compliment is enough to surprise Sakura, who looks like she cannot believe how nice Momijikawa's compliment was. Sakura's reaction in the panel illustrates that this could be the first time anyone has ever complimented her on her name.


The Battle Intensifies in Wind Breaker Chapter 205

The fight continues after falling into the river (Image Source: K Manga)
The fight continues after falling into the river (Image Source: K Manga)

From the get-go, the fighters show complete dedication to winning. Wind Breaker Chapter 205 has some very exciting movements as both fighters strike one another with punches and kicks from all angles. The illustrations in the chapter really demonstrate the intense emotions that both fighters feel.

In addition to their physical battle, the fighters are also communicating with each other. The emotions associated with their fighting are present in each blow that the fighters are throwing at each other. The chapter shows how fighting allows the characters to express their emotions that they may not be able to find in words.


An Unexpected Turn

The battle takes a dramatic shift when both fighters tumble into the river. Despite being soaked and cold, neither shows any intention of stopping. They continue their exchange in the water, demonstrating their determination to see this through.

Wind Breaker Chapter 205 continued to show how cold it was through the characters' reactions. Earlier in the story, Sakura commented that the weather was beginning to cool. Now that both fighters are completely soaked, they could have even created obstacles for the next couple of chapters.

As of Wind Breaker Chapter 205, the unknown outcome of the fight is still being left open-ended. The upcoming chapter will eventually reveal how this battle impacts the connection between Sakura and Momijikawa.

Edited by Akihito Chakma