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Even in his absence, Ogata’s words to Koito in Russian ("bon-bon") are what triggered this wave of suspicion, proving Ogata is still successfully sabotaging Tsurumi from the shadows.

Chapter 210, " Sweet Lies ," is a masterful psychological turn for two of the series' most complex side characters: and Sergeant Tsukishima . As the journey through Karafuto nears its end, the "sweet lies" Tsurumi has woven around his soldiers begin to taste bitter. 1. Koito’s Confrontation and the "Mantetsu" Plan Even in his absence, Ogata’s words to Koito

Koito begins to piece together that Tsurumi might have been involved in Hanazawa’s death to move the (South Manchurian Railway) expansion plan forward. More importantly, Koito suspects that his own kidnapping in Hakodate—the event that made him Tsurumi’s most devoted follower—was a staged "play". 2. Tsukishima’s "Mindbreak" 2. Tsukishima’s "Mindbreak"