Guts, the Black Swordsman, must confront a new demonic threat emerging from the sea while grappling with the fractured minds of his companions. The arrival at the coast offers a fragile moment of peace for Guts and his troupe, but this is shattered by the appearance of a mysterious child and a horde of bloodthirsty beasts possessed by Kushan sorcery. Guts must don the Berserker Armor once more to protect his companions, even as internal tensions threaten to fracture the group from within.

Berserk, Vol. 28 continues the dark fantasy epic with Guts facing both external monstrous threats and internal group dynamics. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of previous struggles, introducing new supernatural elements and deepening the psychological toll on the characters, particularly Guts and Casca. The volume explores themes of companionship under duress and the corrupting influence of dark magic. The pacing balances moments of intense action with character introspection, setting the stage for future conflicts.