Description
Berserk Volume 5 continues the rich tapestry of the Golden Age Arc, highlighting the Band of the Hawk’s increasing influence in the war and the deepening internal conflicts of Guts. This volume builds upon the emotional and psychological complexity of the characters—especially the evolving dynamic between Guts, Griffith, and Casca—while portraying some of the most brutal and heroic battle scenes in the series so far.
Victory at Doldrey: The Band of the Hawk Rises
The Band of the Hawk, under Griffith’s command, continues to win critical battles for the Midland Kingdom. Griffith’s tactics and charisma attract the attention and admiration of the royal court. As his ambitions grow, so does the aura of mystery and danger around him.
Meanwhile, Guts leads daring raids and continues to prove himself as the Hawks’ most valuable warrior. Though praised for his strength, he feels increasingly like a weapon wielded by someone else.
The Assassination Plot
Griffith is seen as a threat by powerful nobles who resent his meteoric rise. A nobleman from the Midland court conspires to have Griffith assassinated, but Griffith anticipates the betrayal. Rather than react openly, he calmly sends Guts to quietly eliminate the nobleman and his men.
This scene is crucial:
- It shows Griffith’s cold, strategic mind—he’ll kill without remorse if it protects his dream.
- Guts complies but is shaken by how casually he is ordered to murder—not on the battlefield, but in shadows.
- It’s a chilling reminder that Griffith doesn’t just fight wars—he manipulates, calculates, and sacrifices when needed.
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