Chapter 036 (Beastars)

To Raise a Fist (こぶしの縁に寄せて) is Chapter 36 of the manga Beastars written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, published in the Weekly Shōnen Champion of the Akita Shoten publishing house.

Synopsis
Louis is arguing with the mayor, who tells him about the kidnapping of Haru by the Shishigumi. Louis insists that they should not keep the case a secret, but the mayor tells him about the numerous surgical operations he had to go through to look friendly and presentable, and to give a good image to the lions. The mayor tells him to consider the situation as a final test and manages to persuade Louis by offering to eliminate his "past", because Louis' profile is still on the Black Market records. Louis doubtfully ends up accepting and before leaving he tells the mayor that he will remain a lion no matter what, which the mayor takes as a compliment.

Outside the building, an annoyed Louis meets Legoshi, who tells him about Haru's kidnapping and asks him to save her. Louis refuses, saying that it is too late. Legoshi surprised incredulously by Louis's answer, asks him if he is not in love. Claiming that Haru loves him very much, Louis punches Legoshi in the face, telling him that he knows nothing about him and cannot break the city peace for a life and must protect the city peace even if it is false and superficial. Louis tells Legoshi that he embodies that and that he hides his power in order to fit in. Legoshi takes Louis and tells him that he'll show him his power, proceeding to punch him, causing Louis to fly several meters. Legoshi surprised by this goes to see Louis who when getting up hits Legoshi. Both begin to exchange blows until they are separated by the citizens around. Legoshi tells Louis that if he plans to go to the top, that's fine, but declares that Haru will be his. Legoshi leaves running to save Haru on his own. Louis stops the citizens from chasing him, hoping Legoshi can save Haru.

Characters

 * Louis
 * Mayor
 * Legoshi
 * Haru (mentioned)

Important Events

 * Louis finds out about Haru's kidnapping.
 * Louis and Legoshi fight.
 * Louis rejects the idea of saving Haru.
 * Legoshi goes to save Haru.