Chainsaw Man chapter 213 introduces Denji in a different light. Normally, he is always caught between the selfish thing he wants and the duties others dump on him. In the chapter, he begins to think about how people, particularly women, have taken advantage of him in the past. It is a rare bit of self-reflection for him.
And he realises a connection to the Fire Devil’s warning about a new choice coming his way. That choice could completely change the story. For many fans, this is the best setup yet for Nayuta to make her long-awaited return.
The chapter mixes nostalgia with looming danger. While Denji eats with Yoshida, he recalls the quiet days with Aki and Power, a rare moment of vulnerability. These memories show that Fujimoto is weaving old bonds into the present.
In Chainsaw Man chapter 213, this pattern of revisiting the past suggests someone deeply tied to Denji, like Nayuta, could be brought back into focus. Her reappearance would not only give Denji direction but also hit him emotionally hard after her supposed death.

Yoshida admits that he isn’t just Denji’s protector, but a “switch” meant to trigger disaster. The school explosion at the end of Chainsaw Man chapter 213 leaves Denji stranded in chaos. When the world around him collapses, the story often introduces someone important to either save or challenge him. Given how central Nayuta was to Denji’s growth, this could be the perfect moment for her to return.
Connections to The Fire Devil in Chainsaw Man Chapter 213
The Fire Devil’s earlier role makes this speculation even stronger. In Chapter 205, they tell Denji a story about twins who once admired Chainsaw Man, only for one to die because of his choice during the Cockroach Devil fight. They blame him for being selfish and promise to test him again.
With the events of Chainsaw Man chapter 213, the setup is already in place for that test. If the Fire Devil wants Denji to choose between two people, then Asa and Nayuta make the most sense.

Fans still debate Nayuta’s fate. In Chapter 170, Barem Bridge revealed her severed head on a sushi plate, shocking Denji into silence. It was brutal, but many believe it was too sudden to be final. Denji didn’t get a last moment with her, unlike Aki and Power, whose deaths were given more closure. In Chainsaw Man chapter 213's context, Fujimoto’s habit of saving characters for dramatic comebacks adds weight to the idea that Nayuta is still alive or will be revived as part of the Fire Devil’s “choice.”
This potential decision echoes Denji’s past mistake. When he chose to save a cat over a child, it cost someone their life. Now, if he has to pick between Nayuta and Asa, the stakes are even higher. The events in Chainsaw Man chapter 213 highlight Denji’s loneliness and his struggle to trust. Choosing Nayuta would show his deep attachment to family, while choosing Asa could reflect growth and his ability to value others beyond himself. Either way, it would define who he truly is.
There is also the chance that the Fire Devil might offer Denji something even darker: A way to bring Nayuta back, but at a cost. He could be forced to sacrifice Asa, his powers, or even his own life. That kind of choice would fit perfectly with Fujimoto’s style. It will push Denji into an impossible situation where he has to reveal what he values most. In Chainsaw Man chapter 213, that theme of forced decisions looms larger than ever, making Nayuta’s involvement more likely.

Bringing Nayuta back would serve multiple purposes. It would resolve the haunting image of her supposed death, tie directly into the Fire Devil’s grudge, and raise the emotional stakes of Denji’s journey. More than anything, it would provide readers with the closure they were denied last time.
Chainsaw Man chapter 213 feels like the moment that all of these threads are converging into one as it preps for what will most likely be one of the strongest arcs yet.
Conclusion
It is all conjecture at this point, but the evidence is really overwhelming. Nostalgia, betrayal, and increasing danger seem to point to Nayuta's imminent return in the story. And when she does, it will not be just about Denji being reunited with his family. It will be about grappling with the biggest test of his life, about knowing who he is, and whether he is selfish or selfless, and who he really wants to be.