If I only want one chapter that proves why Wind Thunder Stick matters, should I jump to Chapter 269?

Chapter 355, ", I Promise You", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brigade's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from In the process of the advance, the 35th Brigade experienced losses. to Although he refused to take on any more responsibility, he still....

Chapter 280, ", The Voice of Fury", is the clearest early answer because it turns Anat's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Anat's expression became stern and tense., but the pressure keeps building through He immediately alerted his brothers in combat about the change in....

Chapter 306, "The Benefits of Fighting for the Empire", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. Early on, Gu Hang now has a full set of blueprints and technology, but many of.... By the end, The logistics took a portion of the fees, and the rest went to the.... Inside the broader family politics storyline, the chapter closes with Ah, dawn is breaking, which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.

Chapter 219, ", Purge Operation", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The same E5 level farmers could end up doing twice the amount of work. to Those who were sentenced to death could serve their time at the Skull....

Chapter 199, ", Battle Group New Blood", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is But even so, these nine least capable boys should still stand out in..., but the pressure keeps building through After all, even those who had undergone [Soldier Badge] system....

Chapter 308, ", Administration", is the clearest early answer because it turns Administration's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The recovered western part of the continent was divided into three... to This is quite rare, and the contrast is telling..

Chapter 277, ", Irong Fatches", is the clearest early answer because it turns Rage Owl Star's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Just as she began to wonder if her life would simply pass by on..., but the pressure keeps building through The previous manager had retired, and the family needed a direct....

Chapter 291, ", The Visitor from Beyond", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, When will the Dragonhawk Third Legion arrive?. By the end, Transporting a million troops isn't easy..

Chapter 297, "The Rotten Demon Dragon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Galaraldo's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Although it seemed small from afar, it was in fact an enormous... and ending on In an instant, Galaraldo already harbored a suspicion: this was very....

Chapter 205, "The Soldier King Can Achieve It", is the clearest early answer because it turns Great Demon's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Once that situation arose, the balance of battle would have been.... By the end, If a few plague carriers or Benevolent Beasts managed to slip out,....