# WebtoonLib — The Elusive Samurai #178

## Series
- title: The Elusive Samurai
- slug: the-elusive-samurai-4391ef

## Chapter
- number: 178
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The mysterious combatant who shattered the battlefield is revealed to be the formidable Sadamune, whose dramatic entrance tragically confirms the separation of Hojo Tokiyuki from his young namesake. As fans mourn the end of this brief, heartbreaking alliance, Ashikaga Takauji’s monstrous schemes continue to place the loyal retainer Shizuku in mortal danger. With another powerful warrior joining the fray, the already chaotic war against the Ashikaga clan takes a new, unpredictable turn.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Ogasawara Sadamune returns to the fray, separating Tokiyuki from his allies with his archery prowess.

### Characters involved
- Takauji Ashikaga — character
- Shizuku — character
- Tokiyuki Houjou — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The mysterious combatant who shattered the battlefield is revealed to be the formidable Sadamune, whose dramatic entrance tragically confirms the separation of Hojo Tokiyuki from his young namesake.

### Spoiler summary
The mysterious combatant who shattered the battlefield is revealed to be the formidable Sadamune, whose dramatic entrance tragically confirms the separation of Hojo Tokiyuki from his young namesake. As fans mourn the end of this brief, heartbreaking alliance, Ashikaga Takauji’s monstrous schemes continue to place the loyal retainer Shizuku in mortal danger. With another powerful warrior joining the fray, the already chaotic war against the Ashikaga clan takes a new, unpredictable turn.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Elusive Samurai #178](/series/the-elusive-samurai-4391ef/chapter-178)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-elusive-samurai-4391ef

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