TM Chapter 21

Countdown (COUNT DOWN) is the forty-first chapter of the Trigun manga. It is also the twenty-first chapter of Trigun Maximum.

Summary
Brad in one of the ship's communication rooms, learns from one of the technicians there that their satellite feed has been compromised.

Earlier that day, Jessica cooks a splendid meal intended just for Vash and her, but Brad, Wolfwood, and a nameless boy. During the meal, Wolfwood comments on how he expected new cuisine due to the plants being grown around the place. The topic then switches over to the ship's prized satellite that acts as an imperative messaging and communicative device. Afterward, Vash shows Wolfwood the satellite room which astounds him and learning that it's linked to Earth. Wolfwood, hopes that the people of Gunsmoke can be saved. Outside of the ship with Vash, Milly, and Meryl; Wolfwood's inner monologue states that the torrid planet cannot handle any more people. It's then that a message from Earth is received and the residents rejoice over the news.

Late that night after celebrating, Knives uses his Angel Arm arm to sever the satellite communication ties. The following day, as Vash readies himself to leave, he's approached by Brad. Vash informs Brad of the satellite severance and requests that he inform only Luida about it. Before Vash leaves, Brad tries to tell Vash to say goodbye to Jessica, but he refuses as it would complicate things with him and her if he did. Outside of the ship, Vash is met by Wolfwood and the two venture off together once more.