Kei X Yaku Vol. 9: Bound By Law (Kodansha, 2025)

Using himself as bait, Taguchi faces off against Yamada so Ichiro, Shiro, and the hostages have a chance to flee. The group arrives at what should be a secure location, only to realize far too late that they are not alone. The cover of night brings a determined Lon Aterof and a truth Ichiro is not ready to face, forcing him to take stock of what matters most in a definitive showdown...