Chapter 135

Wagering on His Fist is the one hundred and thirty-fifth chapter of the Black Cat manga and the fourth chapter of Volume 15.

Plot
With his opponent down, Train Heartnet leaves and wonders if River Zastory survived.

River gives Preta Ghoul a chance to surrender, but Preta refuses. He tells the sweeper that he only managed to hit him because his corrosion aura around him was low. Preta increases this aura and warns River that he will lose his hand if he attempts to hit the Taoist again. River then remembers where he has seen the criminal before. Preta was a priest who was sentenced to 250 years for killing 16 people in six months. Preta confirms this and states that it was the Apostles of the Stars who freed him and for that, he owes Creed Diskenth his freedom and pleasure that he will get from watching others rot. He attacks River, who dodges each attack. Then, River defeats Preta using the Sonic fist, a technique in which he produces shock waves by thrusting his fist.

Somewhere, Eve and Kevin McDougall are walking together. Kevin asks the girl if she is worried about her partners, but Eve assures him that they are capable. Kevin then thanks her for saving his life. Then, they both encounter Leon Elliot.