# WebtoonLib — Chainsaw Man #3

## Series
- title: Chainsaw Man
- slug: chainsaw-man-60cd22

## Chapter
- number: 3
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Denji's new life as a Public Safety Devil Hunter begins as he's introduced to his new partner, the stoic Aki Hayakawa. Their first meeting immediately establishes a chaotic dynamic, with Denji delivering a swift and practical kick to Aki's groin, a move that readers have dubbed the work of a "ball smashing champ." This bizarre introduction sets the stage for what promises to be a beautiful, if violent, friendship. Meanwhile, Denji continues to fall for Makima's manipulation, tragically misinterpreting her treating him like a pet as the first time he's ever been treated like a person.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Aki Hayakawa — character
- Makima — character
- Denji — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Denji's new life as a Public Safety Devil Hunter begins as he's introduced to his new partner, the stoic Aki Hayakawa.

### Spoiler summary
Denji's new life as a Public Safety Devil Hunter begins as he's introduced to his new partner, the stoic Aki Hayakawa. Their first meeting immediately establishes a chaotic dynamic, with Denji delivering a swift and practical kick to Aki's groin, a move that readers have dubbed the work of a "ball smashing champ." This bizarre introduction sets the stage for what promises to be a beautiful, if violent, friendship. Meanwhile, Denji continues to fall for Makima's manipulation, tragically misinterpreting her treating him like a pet as the first time he's ever been treated like a person.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Chainsaw Man #3](/series/chainsaw-man-60cd22/chapter-3)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/chainsaw-man-60cd22

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.