# WebtoonLib — Leviathan #61

## Series
- title: Leviathan
- slug: leviathan-5cddce

## Chapter
- number: 61
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
Bota Ma's underwater revenge mission against the intelligent, human-faced leviathan responsible for his father's death has been significantly sidetracked. The solo battle was complicated by the sudden endangerment of a new character, Sonia, forcing Bota to save her by sharing oxygen in an act widely interpreted by readers as a kiss. This event has become the central focus, pausing the high-stakes duel and introducing a divisive romantic subplot. Reader commentary reflects a sharp split in opinion, with some finding the interaction humorous and endearing, while others criticize it as poorly-timed fanservice that undermines the story's serious tone. This shift to interpersonal drama has completely stalled Bota's quest for vengeance. Furthermore, it pushes the group's original and critical objective—finding a cure for Bota's sister, Lita, who suffers from a mutating disease—even further into the background, leaving the core family mission unaddressed amidst new character dynamics and romantic tension.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Bota saves Sonia underwater by sharing oxygen, interpreted by many as a first kiss.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Bota Ma's underwater revenge mission against the intelligent, human-faced leviathan responsible for his father's death has been significantly sidetracked.

### Spoiler summary
Bota Ma's underwater revenge mission against the intelligent, human-faced leviathan responsible for his father's death has been significantly sidetracked. The solo battle was complicated by the sudden endangerment of a new character, Sonia, forcing Bota to save her by sharing oxygen in an act widely interpreted by readers as a kiss. This event has become the central focus, pausing the high-stakes duel and introducing a divisive romantic subplot. Reader commentary reflects a sharp split in opinion, with some finding the interaction humorous and endearing, while others criticize it as poorly-timed fanservice that undermines the story's serious tone. This shift to interpersonal drama has completely stalled Bota's quest for vengeance. Furthermore, it pushes the group's original and critical objective—finding a cure for Bota's sister, Lita, who suffers from a mutating disease—even further into the background, leaving the core family mission unaddressed amidst new character dynamics and romantic tension.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Leviathan #61](/series/leviathan-5cddce/chapter-61)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/leviathan-5cddce

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