Chapter 040 (Beastars)

Overflowing Heart, Bursting Lungs (胸いっぱいより肺いっぱい) is Chapter 40 of the manga Beastars written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

Synopsis
Continuing with the fight, Gohin is tired by the amount of lions with which they fight, Gohin receives several blows to his nose that causes him to weaken. Before receiving another blow Legoshi gets in the middle and receives the blow for him. Gohin scolds him saying that he must hurry. Legoshi replies that he alone defeated two lions while Gohin defeated 3 so they both prepare to defeat the lions that are together in the fight. Legoshi is knocked down by the same lion that he had kidnapped Haru. By taking and sniffing his hand Legoshi induces that it has not been long since he brought Haru and that she is still alive. Legoshi thinks of Haru and exclaims that he misses her. After standing still and receiving several blows, Legoshi attacks with a head butt leaving the lion out of combat. Legoshi tells Gohin that he must go for Haru, but not before they both tell each other not to die. Legoshi leaves and Gohin takes out a bamboo machine gun to confront the lions alone.

Haru arranges not to be afraid of the Chief Lion of the Shishigumi, so that her meat does not taste good. The Chief who did not want a violent meal, but makes the exception by pouncing on Haru in an attempt to eat her slowly. Immobile and invaded by fear she is saved by Legoshi who fiercely beats the lion boss with his own staff. Haru surprised to see Legoshi, both stare at each other. Suddenly Legoshi is attacked by the lion and Legoshi gives Haru his shirt to cover herself. Haru asks why he's here, to which he replies that it's complicated, which is why Haru calls him stupid.

Characters

 * Gohin
 * Shishigumi
 * Legoshi
 * Chief Lion
 * Victor
 * Haru

Important Events

 * A bear's weak point is revealed to be its nose.
 * Legoshi leaves Gohin to enter the base of the Shishigumi.
 * Legoshi prevents Haru from being devoured. Legoshi fights with the Chief of the Shishigumi to save Haru.

Capítulo 040