Chapter 23

"Chapter 23" is the 23rd chapter of the "BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense" Manga adaptation. It was first released on October 26, 2021.

Summary
The rest of Maple Tree is dumbfounded that Maple got demonic skills in her angel form. She shows off her atrocity skill to end the boss and it turns her into a monster to finish off the Green Giant. The guild checks out level 3.

The next day, Chrome checks in with Maple about the fourth event being a guild war. He suggests scouting for new players and Sally seconds his choice. Maple and Sally check out the first level after the second level turns up fruitless. As Sally checks out the bulletin board, Maple notices two more players that have also maxed out a stat. She decides to recruit them but the two of them think Maple's trying to kill them for points. They also get concerned when they learn she wants to recruit them because they're so weak.

Sally returns and Maple talks about her idea so they go to the cafe to talk it out. Introductions are made and Sally is for the idea as Maxing strength will have it's cons removed with Maple in the picture. They mention they'll need to pile on some levels to them before the fourth event. The four of them head to the dungeon leading to level 2 and face the Forest Guardian. Sally takes on the boss solo while Maple protects Mai and Yui with Loving Sacrifice. Sally shows off her Sword Dance skill and takes down the boss with Oboro.

They head to the dungeon going to level 3 next and Maple shows off her skills. The girls are stricken with horror at what Maple has become. As they arrive on level 3, Sally thinks about how Mai and Yui are similar to Maple. Mai and Yui are introduced to the guild with the others seeing how scared they look.

Characters in Order of Appearance
Characters in italics debuted here.
 * Chrome
 * Sally
 * Kasumi
 * Kanade
 * Iz
 * Maple
 * Mai
 * Yui
 * Syrup
 * Oboro