OnS Theories (12S). Seventh Theory - The reason behind the suffering of the Main Cast and the last gamble of Guren Ichinose (Special Theory - Long theory)
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This will be the special theory added to the theory list I updated few days ago. The reason behind this theory is that Iâve seen fans being distressed about how the author has only made Owari no Seraph to Owari no SufferingâŚjokes aside despite being the truth, like anyone in the fandom, I have an idea of the reason behind why the Main Cast suffers so much.
The Main Cast is the Shinoa Squad and no, it doesnât mean I focus on the 5 members but rather the 7 members of the squad, said members being Yuichiro Hyakuya, Yoichi Saotome, Shiho Kimizuki, Mitsuba Sangu, Shinoa Hiragi, Mikaela Hyakuya and lastly Makoto Narumi.
Therefore, letâs begin with this theory, shall we?
To start with this theory, weâve seen that the whole squad has suffered on its on way. Shinoa has suffered from being in the hands of the First Progenitor; Mitsuba has suffered from literally being shunned down by her sister and almost being sacrificed; Yoichi has lost his elder sister along seeing the suffering of his squad members, Shiho lost her sister thanks to Guren Ichinose, Yuichiro Hyakuya has suffered by being a labrat and losing his last family member of the Hyakuya Orphanage along his other family members from said Orphanage, Mikaela Hyakuya for seeing his family being turned into something nonhuman and not being able to stop it and lastly Narumi Makoto for losing his entire squad.
As you might have seen, these characters have suffered from different causes, expectations and heavy losses as the story advances, which for many readers including me, is rather unfair, but we can only wait and see how the story goes on, the story still has questions unanswered and so, letâs talk about how Guren is involved with this.
NOTE: I take a neutral view towards characters. The theories donât focus on attacking favorite characters or the sorts
As of late, Guren has been the central character of the suffering of each character due to the late events within the manga story.
Weâve seen how Mika ended up turning into a demon but, is there a reason behind this?
Few days ago, users like @saltysourpatch1, @fallenhylian, @kyisfuckingcute, @aaliyuuuu57 and @sonali6661 wondered the reason behind so much suffering for the characters, therefore, I ask again, is there a reason?
As mad and insane it sounds, there is.Â
Gurenâs last gamble is to give more power to the Main Cast even if it takes to commit the biggest sins that would make someone end in a point of non forgiveness.
The main characters along secondary ones are literally struggling against the fate of the First Progenitor. Theyâve been fighting for freedom, and yet, as Ferid has stated, everyoneâs still dancing on the palm of the First Progenitor, therefore, letâs take an income of the events and see where it leads us.
First of all, the story suggests that the biggest enemy or threat is the First Progenitor Sika Madu or commonly known as Shikama Doji, but, if he was defeated, there would be a sense of freedom but after that, whatâll happen? Despite him being the main villian, it is likely to see more villians appearing within the story, what do I mean?
For the time being, Sika Madu was sealed inside of Shinoa Hiragi by Guren Ichinose, Mahiru Hiragi and Noya for using the Sinful Keys. But, despite this, it doesnât mean he was defeated, but rather, it was for the task for Shinoa to tame or rather gain control of the strength of Sika Madu. To have control alone of his power, which is something we could see in chapter 90 when she implies she could take a spin so they could hurry to reach Yuâs position.
Within this chapter, itâs seen that she gained strength, not ordinary one, since she literally teared a part of the vehicle Kimizuki was driving, implying her new powers arenât in control and sheâll have to take the time to master them.
But why master when sheâs labeled as a perfect vessel?
Despite Shinoa being able to control her walls and emotions well, the First Progenitor did leave a handicap with her since he was able to reside in different members of the Hiragi Family; and now that heâs sealed and trapped without being able to move to other bodies, the strength and power he always had has fallen on her; she has to take control of him and make sure she doesnât endanger her squad.
Now, for Shiho and Yoichi, they have been taunted by Guren, they were also part of the Seraph of the End Project and experiment which means, theyâre likely to train and awake a link or connection with their respective demons; we havenât seen much of them and the story so far itâs only beginning which is likely to see them getting stronger in order to set front against the new adversities that will come around.
For Mitsuba, same applies with her, her demon hasnât given signs of being in a desperate situation to possess her, which means her time to shine will likely reach soon as the story keeps going.
Now, for Yuichiro and Mikaela, the situation has become or more likely turned into distress; theyâve fought against fate itself and lastly, in order to first change such fate for Yu, Mika sacrificed, he literally gave his life so Yu wouldnât be experimented forward to the point he ended up turning into a demon.
But then, itâs likely to see Guren take the new demon, Mikalea Hyakuya somewhere else, but for what and why?
This is literally the worst scenario and actually the cruelest one for many readers, but thereâs something to consider and itâs something I want you to ask:
How will Mika as a demon be preserved?
These questions are linked and answer the same, and I believe many have forgotten something.
For a demon to merge with another trapped in a cursed gear, itâs required for said demon to be stabbed with said cursed gear first when that demon was a vampire. Which is the case that went with Mahiru and Noya.
With Mikaelaâs situation, the scenario was different, he fought and gave his blood to kill Guren but said attack was to no effect, Guren remained without an injury so far.Â
Mika literally started levitating, exploded, and thus, a hand popped out of his face in a disturbing way.
Now, answering those two questions and the main one, letâs answer them with two scenarios.
First scenario - Yu fights for Mika to take him away
This is the most favorable scenario many wish, and I wonât deny that as a reader, itâs the most favorable one too.
If Yu were to take Mika with him and the squad, there are several issues that come with this despite being one of the best results; said issues are:
Who, within the squad knows how to merge a new demon with a cursed gear that has a demon residing inside
Will Mika remember Yuichiro or will he try to harm him?
How exactly will he be preserved or most likely, do they know where to protect a demonâs soul?
Is Yu mentally capable of taking Mika as his new demon, considering itâs his family heâs taking in within a cursed gear?
As cruel as it sounds, these are 4 problems that the squad as a whole come with.
Second scenario - Guren takes Mika away
The least favorable scenario is that Guren takes Mikaela away with him, and it has higher possibilities to happen due to the fact that Guren actually knows how to trap a demon within a cursed gear that harbors one demon, stating that itâs possible to handle several demons within at the expence of his humanity.
Guren has knowledge on how to trap demons and stuff related to it, heâs experienced in seals and traps which is seen in previous battles he had along the LNs of the Catastrophe on which he uses spell tags.
As to why heâd take Mikaela, it might sound ridiculous but, itâs likely to see him sealing Mika in a new weapon, a weapon that will be able to harbor a demon within it and eventually give it to Yu, of course, not in the easy way but rather in an intense fight. What do I mean?
Itâs possible that Guren aims to give Mika to Yu once heâs ready to face him in a battle, itâs even possible that Guren will likely do this due to the fact that the Squad itself no longer believes in him, heâs literally alone in the world with no one to trust with the possible exception of his squad.
But how can I conclude with this idea?
Thatâs because the story is far from over; the story isnât close to its end; the characters need to evolve and grow stronger, and since the story is still on the road, more enemies will appear and will make the characters struggle against fate itself.
Therefore, I believe Guren aims to make the Squad grow stronger so they can actually be able to fight the cruel destiny theyâve been submitted into and dragged into. He aims to make Yu stronger and mentally strong. Same applies for Shinoa and company, he aims to train them to the very end so they can free the world from the curse of the First and possible new enemies that will appear in the story.
Of course, that doesnât mean I justify Gurenâs actions. Instead, the battle could have taken a different turn but well, thatâs up to the author at the very end.
What do you think guys? Do you believe the squad as a whole will manage to reach a happy end despite the odds?
P.S: Theories donât involve ships.Â