What will happen to the Kushans?

This post contains spoilers for Berserk.

Key things

• Chapter 377 of Berserk focuses on the Kushan invasion and Silat's plan and hints at upcoming battles.
• Silat interrupts Kurultai to suggest that he lead the Kushan forces, causing shock and tension.
• Rakshas appear and set the stage for a battle starting in chapter 378, with Guts potentially involved.

Crazy made his long-awaited comeback in Young Animal Jump with chapter 377. After the death of Kentaro Miura, many people believed that the manga would never reach its conclusion, but luckily, Kouji Mori and the folks at Studio Gaga decided to carry the mantle.

Crazy Chapter 377 focused on the Kushan land. Their naval vessels managed to subdue the ship with Guts and the other members of the Black Swordsman Party. Due to Guts' mental state, the Black Swordsman Party had no prayer against the Kushans. They could have been killed, but luckily Rickert was with the Kushans and helped them out.

Silat reveals his plan for the Kushan army

Silat was the focus of Berserk Chapter 377. The Bakiraka leader eagerly awaited the new Kurultai. Kurultai is a special event for the Kushans, held to discuss important matters related to the empire. The heads of various clans attend the Kurultai, making it quite a prestigious affair. In the chapter, it was revealed that many clan leaders believed that Ganishka's failure was due to him overlooking the Kurultai.

Silat thought he would get a chance to speak to the current Kushan leader at the Kurultai and present his ideas. Before Silat got the chance, Daiba was asked to come and reveal what he knew about Falconia and her army. The onlookers were stunned to learn of Griffith's power and felt powerless against the White Hawk.

Silat was getting impatient by the minute, so he decided to interrupt Daiba. He went before the current Kushan leader and asked to be made the general of the Kushan forces. This request shocked everyone gathered at the Kurultai as Bakiraka did not have the best reputation. Most people distrusted the Bakirak, so they didn't want someone from the group leading the entire Kushan army. Silat figured that Bakiraka had witnessed Griffith's power firsthand, so they knew what to expect from the fight. Additionally, Bakiraka had greater expertise than other battalions in the Kushan Empire. Silat reiterated that Griffith had to die for the continuation of peace in Kushan territory.

The invasion of the Kushan Empire begins

When Silat proposed his idea, the Northern Clan leader expressed his frustration. Those around him pointed to a strange growth coming from his back. In the end, it was revealed that Rakshas were behind the incident. When he fully emerged from his body, he sent spikes at everyone else around him.

The Rakshasa's emergence greatly disturbed Od in the vicinity and Farnese sensed it, who immediately realized what he had to do. The Rakshasa's arrival also caused the mark on Guts' neck to burst into flames and begin to bleed. On the very next page, Guts was shown wide awake, so he knew someone strong had arrived.

The battle will begin in chapter 378

The Kushans must defeat the Rakshas at any cost

Rakshas used to be a member of Barikaku but was kicked out due to his nefarious practices. He is a deviant who takes great pleasure in torturing his victims, which probably makes him the worst of Griffith's soldiers. Rakshas is well versed in stealth, so he's been tasked with leading an assassination group within the new Band of Hawk. In his apostle form, Rakshas become more dangerous. He gains the ability to fly, allowing him to chase targets with ease. Raksha's tentacles also become stronger and more capable of lifting heavy objects.

In the past, Silat managed to take on Rakshasa but was unable to finish him off. However, things have changed significantly and the Rakshas are now stronger. So Silat won't be able to finish him alone. He will need help from his allies to take down the apostle.

Will the intestines break free in the next chapter?

Berserk Chapter 377 confirmed that Guts is still locked away, so he won't be joining the battle anytime soon. But there's no denying that Guts is the most skilled fighter in the series when it comes to fighting the Apostles. He spent a lot of time dealing with monsters and made it his goal to wipe out every single one of them.

Guts has superhuman strength that allows him to control the Dragon Slayer with little to no problems. The sword surpasses most people, but Guts has mastered its use. While normal sized swords cannot pierce the thick outer skin of most apostles, the Dragon Slayer will cut through them. It survived battles against Zodd, Grunbeld, the Count, and many other apostles.

However, Guts' greatest weapon is the Berserker Armor. It greatly enhances Guts' physical abilities, but overusing it has serious complications. Berserker Armor can take over Guts' body and turn him into a ferocious beast, incapable of destroying anything in its path. Schierke would often save the intestines in such situations, but she has yet to wake up from her slumber. If Guts is freed, then the Rakshas are in for a world of pain. There is a strong possibility that he could die at Guts' hands.