: Zorzal's forces—numbering over 10,000 troops —are seen using anti-vehicle weapons, including Molotov-style incendiary bombs and war beasts like rhinos and elephants to pin down JSDF formations . Series Status Note
In of the Gate manga, the JSDF faces one of its most brutal challenges yet during the Battle of Marais . This chapter marks a significant shift from the typical "easy wins" for the Japanese forces as the enemy begins to leverage local terrain and ambush tactics effectively . Key Events of Chapter 118 : Zorzal's forces—numbering over 10,000 troops —are seen
: The JSDF falls into a large-scale ambush set by Zorzal's Pro-War forces . The enemy utilizes the dense forest environment to launch high-intensity attacks that temporarily mitigate the JSDF's technological advantage . : Zorzal's forces—numbering over 10