Can the Kushan defeat Griffith and Falconia?

This post contains spoilers for Berserk Chapter 377.

Key conclusions

• Silat upsets Kurultai, wanting to lead the Kushan army, causing outrage.
• The Rakshasa's unexpected arrival unleashes a potentially game-changing situation for the Kushans.
• The courage learned in killing the apostles may play a decisive role in the coming conflict against the reborn Band of Hawk.

U Berserk Chapter 377, fans learned about the current state of the Kushan Empire. The place prospered despite what Griffith had done to Ganishka and his men. This revealed the decisive character of the Kushans. As the chapter continued, fans saw other noteworthy members of the Kushan Empire.

Chapter 377 of Berserk was dominated by Silat, the leader of Bakirak. He had seen with his own eyes the power of Griffith and his apostles, so he knew how to oppose them. Silat awaited Kurultai, the most prestigious event for the Kushans. He thought this was the perfect time to speak with the current leader of the empire and reveal his plan.

The leaders took the Kurultai stage

Before the start of the Kurultai, Dayba said that he had a bad feeling about the event, but no one paid any attention to him. A man with Dyba's experience should have been taken more seriously. As the event began, the various clan leaders began to speak. Silat was already impatient and didn't want to wait any longer, so he decided to come forward and speak.

I have a bad feeling about this Kurultai. It will not end amicably. – Damn it

One of the clan leaders tried to stop Silat from talking about his request, but the others wanted to give him a chance. Recovering, Silat stated that Bakiraka had the most experience when it came to fighting Griffith and the Reborn Hawk Group. He knew that the bulk of the Kushan army did not stand a chance against Griffith's army of apostles. So Silat asked the leader to make him the general of the Kushan army. He wanted this position because of his own experience with the apostles.

The arrival of the Rakshasa changes everything

Most of the clan leaders found it outrageous that Chief Bakiraka wanted to control the entire Kushan army. The head of the Northern Clan was quick to remind everyone that Silat's request was ridiculous. While he was still speaking, the people around him noticed that a growth of some sort was protruding from his back. Soon a dark figure appeared from his body. This development of events shocked everyone in the neighborhood.

The man was revealed to be none other than Rakshasa, a Kushan who had been exiled for his nefarious behavior. The arrival of the Rakshasa dramatically changes the situation and forces the Kushans to change their strategy.

What is the Silat plan for Falconia?

Silat did not reveal his plan to defeat Falconia, but it is safe to assume that he found a weakness that the Kushans could exploit. The Kushan will be destroyed by the reborn Hawk group in a head-to-head battle. Therefore, it makes more sense to target generals when they are separated from the rest of the group. Although each member of Griffith's army is strong, they are not invincible.

Guts proved that apostles can be killed with the right weapon. If the Kushans agreed to Silat's terms, the next course of action would be to formulate a firm plan before engaging the resurgent Hawk gang. However, they have a great opportunity to strike a decisive blow against Griffith's army. Silat used to fight with Rakshas but could not kill him but fate allowed leader Barak to make a mistake. However, Silat is aware of Rakshasa's power, so he doesn't jump in without thinking about it.

Can Silat defeat Rakshasas in battle?

The two will have a rematch at Chapter 378

Only Rakshas was seen in Chapter 377, but there is a good chance that other Apostle Generals may be placed nearby. Facing the Rakshasa is a gigantic task, and things get a lot worse when another apostle shows up. If they can't destroy the Rakshasas, they don't stand a chance against Falconia's army.

In the event Silat is unable to stand against the Rakshasas, Guts is the only person he can rely on. Fans already know that Guts is in captivity. Normally Guts would have fought back, but he was weighed down by his mental state. The Kushans took advantage of the situation and easily captured it.

In Chapter 377 of Berserk, when Rakshas left his body, Gutsa's tauro was bleeding. Thus he knew that the apostle was near. If Silat frees Guts, Rakshas could be in big trouble. When it comes to killing apostles, Guts is the most skilled person in Berserk.

After the eclipse, Guts declared war on the apostles and began killing them one by one. In time, he destroyed several apostles and saved countless lives. Also, it's important to remember that Serpico and Farnese are also in the area. They have both proven that they can hold their own in the face of danger. While the Rakshas has incredible strength, he cannot fight so many powerful individuals at the same time.