Chapter 153

Chapter 153
Chapter Information
Chapter Title	Flag
Japanese Title	旗
Romanized Title	Hata
Volume	15
Release Date	April 9, 2009
Story Arc	Battle of Bayou Arc
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Next	Chapter 154

Flag is the 153rd chapter of the Kingdom manga.

Summary

Mou Bu who fell for a trap set by Zhao is angered at the sight of his devastated soldiers. Mou Bu says half is still enough and wants to move forward. One of his soldiers mentions the possibility of other traps. If we would fall for these ones as well, they could be annihilated. He asks to retreat, but Mou Bu refuses. He states the Commander-in-Chief stands before him, he can't back down now. Meanwhile Ou Ki separated his army in a Cavalry and Infantry. Ou Ki is delaying his Cavalry speed by taking indirect routes in order to get to the Zhao HQ at the same time as his Infantry. The remnants of the Hi Shin Unit are pushing themselves to get there in time. Shin tells them that Ou Ki said that it would be okay to fall behind. Shou Sa tells his commander that they are vulnerable for attacks. Shin knows this fast speed is a risk. Ou Ki set up a communication network using flags that work both ways. By doing this he knows the state of the entire battle. However, he lost contact with Ryuu Koku, therefore he decided to urge his troops to the location of the Zhao HQ. AT the strategist trainees tower, Ka Ryo Ten is talking to Kaine as she brings her some food. Kaine tells Ka Ryo Ten that she shouldn't aim to become a strategist as she doesn't understand the nature of it. Chou Sou then is being notified of Ou Ki arrival and that of his army.

Characters

Qin

• Ou Ki Army
  • Ou Ki
  • Tou
  • Unnamed members
    • Mou Bu Army
      • Mou Bu
      • Rai Ki
      • Unnamed members
    • 2nd Army
      • Ryuu Koku
      • Unnamed members
    • Hi Shin Unit
      • Shin
      • Kyou Kai
      • Kyo Gai
      • En
      • Suu Gen
      • Su Jun
      • Bi Hei
      • Shou Sa
      • Hai Rou
      • Den Ei
      • Unidentified survivors
    • 5th Army
      • Dou Kin (mentioned)
    • 3rd Army
      • Rin Bou (mentioned)
    • 1st Army
      • Roku O Mi (mentioned)

• Strategist Academy
  • Ka Ryo Ten
  • Mou Ki
  • Koua
  • Kin Ryuu
  • Unnamed strategist

Zhao

• Hou Ken Army
  • Hou Ken
  • Chou Sou
  • Sei Mei
  • Hou Ken's Body Double
  • Unnamed officers
  • Unnamed others
    • Man Goku Army
      • Man Goku (mentioned)
    • Ri Haku Army
      • Ri Haku (mentioned)
    • Kou Son Ryuu Army
      • Kou Son Ryuu (mentioned)

• Ri Boku Army
  • Ri Boku
  • Kaine

High Points

• Mou Bu and Ryuu Koku loses half their soldiers.
  • Mou Bu continues chasing "Hou Ken".
• Ou Ki separated his army into Cavalry and Infantry.
• Ou Ki set up a communication network using flags that work both ways.
• Chou Sou is notified of Ou Ki's arrival and that of his main army.