Furuta Dealt the Blow that "Killed" the Notorious Eto Yoshimura

The immensely powerful ghoul known as the One-Eyed Owl, Eto Yoshimura, was left in a critical state after a fierce battle with Special Class Ghoul Investigator Furuta Nimura during the Third Cochlea Raid arc of Tokyo Ghoul:re. This brutal fight saw Furuta employ tactics first demonstrated by Eto‘s own protégé, Kaneki, to disable Yoshimura‘s kagune and eventually overwhelm her. While other ghoul investigators have landed blows on the legendary Owl in the past, including Kishou Arima, Furuta is the one who came closest to killing her according to the events depicted in the manga.

Blow-By-Blow: Furuta Strategically Dismantles and Defeats Yoshimura in Combat

When the two finally clashed, Eto quickly gained the upper hand against Investigator Furuta, impaling him through the stomach with her kagune after resisting his initial quinque attacks. However, Furuta turned the tide by employing a strategy originally used by Kaneki against Yoshimura – striking at the kakuhou organ from which a ghoul‘s kagune emanates. With her kagune neutralized, the One-Eyed Owl was left vulnerable to Furuta‘s onslaught.

What followed was a merciless assault by Furuta, who proceeded to brutalize Yoshimura using his bare hands and feet, targeting her head and face specifically. The sustained blunt force trauma left Yoshimura disoriented and unable to mount any counterattack. Though known for her incredible endurance even by ghoul standards, the assault proved too much. Eto Yoshimura, long-time leader of the militant Aogiri Tree and arguably the most infamous ghoul in Tokyo‘s history, was left defeated and presumed dead.

Analyzing Key Strengths: What Makes One-Eyed Owls Like Yoshimura Such Formidable Foes

As a natural one-eyed ghoul, Eto Yoshimura possesses enhanced capabilities setting her apart even among her fearsome kind. Along with immense strength, speed, regenerative abilities, and stamina exceeding nearly all other ghouls, she has the ability to selectively manifest a kagune type perfectly suited to each battle.

Furthermore, one-eyed ghouls can continue fighting even after suffering extensive physical damage, entering a berserker-like state of heightened power but diminished control. This combination of versatile offense and persistent defense is what made taking down Yoshimura such an epic feat by Furuta.

By the Numbers: Yoshimura‘s Ratings and Kill Count Cement Her Position Among the Strongest Ghouls

At the height of her powers, Eto Yoshimura had amassed a reputation as arguably the most dangerous ghoul in Tokyo‘s history. As the table below shows, her power stats surpass even those of the legendary Kishou Arima by some metrics:

With triple-S (SSS) ratings in RC cell count, general danger level, and kagune competency, Yoshimura stands clearly among the most combat-proficient ghouls investigators have ever encountered. Her extraordinary kill count, among the highest recorded, provides chilling evidence.

The Legacy of the One-Eyed Owl: Yoshimura‘s Aogiri Tree Changed Tokyo‘s Balance of Power

Beyond her individual prowess in battle, Eto Yoshimura‘s founding of the terrorist organization Aogiri Tree fundamentally altered Tokyo‘s political landscape. Uniting a coalition of violent anti-CCG factions under one banner, Aogiri Tree launched aggressive assaults on CCG facilities and personnel. Their surprise attacks left investigators scrambling to counter the new threat to public safety.

At its peak, the Aogiri Tree consisting of over 2,000 members controlled a substantial portion of Tokyo‘s 20th ward. Led by the infamous One-Eyed Owl, the group‘s resounding early successes against CCG forces made them the de facto dominant ghoul faction in the city.

Perspective: How Yoshimura Stacks Up Against Other Dominant Ghouls at Their Peak

While Ken Kaneki eventually surpassed his mentor to become the most powerful known ghoul, at her peak few could match Eto Yoshimura for pure combat proficiency. Based on their past clashes and my analysis as a Tokyo Ghoul expert, I contend Yoshimura sits firmly between Kaneki and Kishou Arima in the strength hierarchy:

• Kaneki > Yoshimura >= Arima > Yomo >= Uta

Some may argue investigators like Juuzou Suzuya and other Special Classes rival a bloodlusted Yoshimura. However, I‘ve yet to see evidence any CCG operative besides Arima could defeat her 1 on 1 when she taps into her full potential.

Her own father, the legendary Non-Killing Owl Yoshimura, likely exceeded her capacities once upon a time before age caught up with him. Of course, we may never truly know how these ghouls compare at their absolute peaks.

Apparent Demise Yet Immortal Legacy: The Owl Rises Again as an Art Piece

Despite Furuta Nimura claiming victory and the manga depicting Eto sustaining devastating injuries, longtime Tokyo Ghoul fans know better than to trust a ghoul is finished for good. Especially one so uniquely powerful as Yoshimura.

Indeed, she resurfaces as the taxidermied centerpiece of an eerie CCG-commissioned art installation – silent yet still faintly alive. This twist births as many questions as it answers regarding her fate. Other artificial one-eyed ghouls like Takizawa have broken free of CCG bonds before, suggesting Yoshimura escaped off-panel. Her legacy seemingly immortal like the underground movement she built.

• What motivates Tsukiyama‘s obsessive hunger for Kaneki‘s "flesh"?
• Who orchestrated the steel beams crushing Rize, kicking off the entire series?
• Is the Washuu Clan secretly connected to Yoshimura or Eto herself?
• Does the mythic One-Eyed King tie into Yoshimura‘s past or future?

As a Tokyo Ghoul superfan, I live for analyzing scenes like Furuta‘s confrontation with Eto Yoshimura frame-by-frame. All while scouring the manga’s rich symbolism and foreshadowing for clues about these tantalizing unsolved mysteries. In-depth discussions around topics like these keep the fandom fires burning bright even after the series conclusion.

For me, that intense passion for Tokyo Ghoul‘s captivating lore and complex characters is what being a true fan is all about. I hope digging deep into the Eto vs Furuta battle and other ghoul intrigues proved as stimulating for you to read as it was for me to write and research!