Chapter 214

"The engine fired" is the eighth chapter of the 24th volume and the 214th chapter overall of the Tokyo卍Revengers manga series, written and illustrated by Ken Wakui.

Summary
As the standoff between Rokuhara Tandai and Brahman causes a traffic jam, South remarks that he intended to recruit Draken to defeat Brahman. However, Senju replies that he did not show up to fight; instead, they only come to recruit Takemichi before the Kanto Manji Gang arrives.

Hearing this, Draken announces that he and Takemichi will not be pushed around by the two gangs. When Draken asks Takemichi to back him up on this, Takemichi remembers his promise to save Mikey. He announces that he is uninterested in joining either gang, saying that his sole goal is to defeat Mikey. Although most of the gang members balk in shock at the news, those he faced in the Tenjiku conflict, as well as Akashi, appear unsurprised.

After Takemichi discloses his intentions, South angrily accosts him, asking if he wishes to interfere with the rule of the Three Deities. Suddenly, Draken lunges at South with a forceful punch, propelling the large man backward. He tells South that he will have to fight him before getting to Takemichi, saying that he is ready for the second round of their fight. Just as South announces his mutual eagerness to fight, the sound of police sirens interrupts them. As he and his gang retreat, South tells Draken that they will face off next time. Draken replies that he has left his former self behind after Toman's dissolution.

Watching the exchange, Takemichi smiles in relief, noting that Draken has not changed and is still loyal to Toman. Before he retreats with Brahman, Akashi approaches Draken, apologizing for not intervening. After he pats Draken on the shoulder, this interaction leaves Takemichi confused, wondering about Akashi's relation to Draken. As both gangs retreat, Draken tells Inupi and Takemichi that they should as well.

Riding back with Draken, Takemichi apologizes for his rash speech. Draken chuckles, remarking that it was very characteristic of him. Takemichi replies that he is happy to find that Draken has not changed much either. However, Draken grows serious, telling Takemichi that he has something to confess, revealing that he joined Brahman.