JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Vol. 35 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

The two rats, 'Bug-Eaten' and its partner, operate with the cold calculation of military specialists. Using the Stand 'Ratt,' they transform organic tissue into grotesque, melting piles of sludge. Jotaro attempts to use his time-stopping ability, but falls into a sophisticated trap that leaves his hand severely compromised. Watching his own skin decay, Josuke realizes that conventional combat won't suffice. The battle hinges on a brutal game of patience. Jotaro baiting the creature, acting as a human target to lower its guard. In that narrow window, Josuke smashes the ground, ripping the rat from its hidden burrow. While they successfully neutralize the threat, the chilling reality remains: something in Morioh is awakening Stands in even the most lowly creatures. This isn't just an isolated incident, but the unsettling onset of a wider, more dangerous corruption infiltrating the fabric of their quiet town.