Chapter 081: A Rat

A Rat (鼠), Nezumi) is the 81st chapter of the Kekkaishi Manga written and illustrated by Yellow Tanabe.

Summary
Heisuke Matsudo and Shigemori Sumimura discuss Kokuboro. Matsudo suggests that their targeting the Lord Uro means they are getting closer to the heart of Karasumori. Matsudo believes that if they continue increasing the effectiveness of the human skin disguises, eventually it will be possible for Ayakashi to easily infiltrate and conquer the land. Shigemori warns him not to get too involved, but Matsudo says he's already been noticed, and two of his spies are dead.

Gen Shishio reluctantly has dinner with the Sumimura family. Afterward, he and Shigemori briefly discuss a demon fox related to Kurosusuki. HOwever, Shigemori's true purpose is to arrange for the Shadow Organization to protect Matsudo.

At Karasumori, Yoshimori tells Tokine that Kokuboro's hideout is in Kurosusuki.

Hekian reports his failure to find the former Karasumori lord to Byaku. However, he learned that while the lord in the swamp rules the surrounding area, the school ground belongs to another lord. He suggests that they discuss it with Princess. Byaku agrees that ruling an area would be impossible for people like he and Hekian. Byaku decides to get rid of the "rat" sneaking around the castle.

Byaku visits Ichirou Ougi and accepts his invitation.

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Heisuke Matsudo
 * Shigemori Sumimura
 * Shuji Sumimura
 * Yoshimori Sumimura
 * Gen Shishio
 * Toshimori Sumimura
 * Tokine Yukimura
 * Hakubi
 * Madarao
 * Ichirou Ougi