69th Night

This is the 69th chapter of the Vampire Knight manga. The title refers to Yuki's affirmation of taking over the duties as the head of the Kuran's.

Cover
Yuki in a red dress is chained to the floor by chains on her feet and her right hand. Zero, Kaien, Kaito, Yagari and Jinmu all face away from her.
 * Cover catchphrase is "Held captive by hunters, my heart has been bound far away, and yet, I... "
 * This is the first cover predominantly featuring the hunters.
 * This is the first colour images of Yagari, Kaito and Jimnu.
 * Zero holds the Artemis scythe, while Kaito possibly holds the Bloody Rose.

Main plot points

 * Yuki is interrogated by Kaien, but she knows nothing.
 * Zero goes hunting with Kaito and saves a little girl, but the vampire gets away.
 * Yuki promises Aido she will take responsibility to find out why Kaname killed his father.
 * Yuki absorbs the memories of the catatonic girl and wakens her.
 * Yuki gets permission from Kaien to hunt down the vampires that escaped from Zero.

Character Appearances

 * Yuki Kuran
 * Kaien Cross
 * Jinmu
 * Hanabusu Aido
 * Zero Kiryu
 * Kaito Takamiya
 * Maria Kurenai
 * Hanadagi
 * Toga Yagari