Chapter 169

is the 169th chapter of the manga, Nanatsu no Taizai.

Short Summary
As the fight against Escanor and Hawk begins, Jericho is angry at the fact that Gowther does not care about killing his own companions to achieve what he wants. Meanwhile, Hawk is confident of their victory, but Escanor does not want to fight his friend to death and asks Drole and Gloxinia to change the rules. They refuse, forcing Escanor to fight with Gowther. Charged by anger, Jericho tries to attack Gowther but is defeated by a single kick. Hawk attacks him as well but also loses easily. Gowther then attacks Escanor using Jack, as to kill him with all his power. Escanor then has visions about his past, Daimon, and Rosa, the woman who saved him. He also gains memories from his first meeting with Merlin, whom he loved at first sight, and Meliodas. Gowther disturbs his memories, causing Merlin to say that 'she won't walk with someone who was no future'. However, Escanor accepts this and uses her image to create a fake sun, allowing him to transform during the night.

Question Corner
Q157. PN Stressman (From Shiga-Perfecture): Apart from being a mangaka, what other jobs did you want to have?

Nakaba: Ever since I was in kindergarten, being a mangaka was my sole purpose in life.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Jericho
 * Gowther
 * Gustaf
 * Hawk
 * Escanor
 * Drole
 * Gloxinia
 * Taizoo
 * Elaine
 * Elizabeth Liones
 * Ban
 * Meliodas
 * Diane
 * King
 * Daymond
 * Rosa
 * Merlin