Chapter 597

Struggle Over The Abyss (橋の上の死闘, Hashi no Ue no Shitō, "Clash on the Bridge" is the five hundred and ninety seventh chapter of Initial D.

Plot
Rin suddenly slams his GT-R into Ryosuke's FC3S, pushing him towards the barrier seperating the two of them from a drop driectly into the valley below. Ryuji Ikeda watches in complete shock as this happens, noting that it's unlikely Ryosuke would be able to dodge or recover from. He says that Rin must have lost his mind for trying something like this. Ryosuke hits the brakes, and his car pulls out of Rin's side press. Both cars lose their control, with Rin's GT-R understeering into the curb, allowing Ryosuke to use his FC's oversteer to his advantage in order to pass. Ryuji notes that the race is similar to a dog fight, as both competitors are able to exchange one brilliant maneuver after another. He thinks that it is a shame that Rin would use his car as a weapon, because of his racing talent.

Japan

 * January 6th 2011 (Tankōbon, Volume 42)

Chinese

 * February 18th 2011 (Tankōbon, Volume 42, Sharp Point Press)
 * February 23th 2011 (Tankōbon, Volume 42, Jade Dynasty)

English

 * July 20th 2019 (Digital release, Volume 42, Kodansha USA)

French

 * February 24th 2021 (Tankōbon, Volume 42, Kazé)

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Ryosuke Takahashi
 * Rin Hojo
 * Ryuji Ikeda

Cars (in order of appearance)

 * Mazda SAVANNA RX-7 ∞ III (FC3S)
 * Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)
 * Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33)

Quotes

 * "What a shame! The Reaper is so talented. Why's he have to use his precious car as a weapon." - Ryuji Ikeda