Chapter 079: Dog Fight

Dog Fight (空中戦), Kūchūsen) is the 79th chapter of the Kekkaishi Manga written and illustrated by Yellow Tanabe.

Summary
Yoshimori Sumimura checks his watch and sees there are only 18 minutes left to catch Atora Hanashima. They see Atora flying overhead, and Gen Shishio explains that Majirou, aside from giving Atora the ability to fly, can sense movement within 100 meters. Tokine says they don't have enough time to plan any tricks, and suggests that Gen go on the attack with Yoshimori supporting him. However, Gen explains he cannot disobey an order from Atora.

Kekkai suddenly appear near Atora, forcing her to dodge. Gen appears and begins attacking, but she dodges easily. Yoshimori tries to corner her with Kekkai, and Gen uses them as platforms to increase his speed. Atora commands Gen to slow down, but is confused when he doesn't obey. At first she thinks he is wearing earplugs so that he doesn't have to rely on the Kekkaishi, but soon realizes that Yoshimori and Tokine are predicting Gen's movements and supporting him with Kekkai, which pleases her. Sensuke appears and distracts Tokine, just Gen suddenly throws Yoshimori at Atora, startling her. Yoshimori surrounds them both with a Kekkai, and manages to grab Atora just as her watch begins beeping, signalling the end of the time limit. Though the team is doubtful as to whether they passed, Atora assures them they did, because Gen trusted in them to help him win. Gen points out that it would have been better if Atora had brought some demons suited for battle, but she replies that she didn't come to hurt him. She tells Gen to cherish his friends as she leaves.

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Raizo
 * Gen Shishio
 * Tokine Yukimura
 * Yoshimori Sumimura
 * Atora Hanashima
 * Majirou
 * Sensuke