[Spoilers in Stormbringer novel about Dazai and the Flags]
After rereading the book, it's not exactly confirmed that Dazai was the one who orchestrated the death of the Flags, unlike Detective Murase's death and Chuuya's torture. Actually, there's been so much discourse over whether Dazai planned it or not.
Personally, I don't think Dazai planned it. He and Verlaine made the deal after the Flags were killed. Although Dazai and Chuuya's relationship in this book is a bit complicated, it's pretty clear to me that Dazai cared about Chuuya--to the point that he chose Chuuya over Yokohama so Chuuya could have confirmation that he was really human.
So, I don't think Dazai would let Chuuya's friends get killed.
And even without that, it doesn't make sense for the Flags to get killed considering they were the best of the best. There's no way the Port Mafia would willingly sacrifice five talented members of theirs.
Sure, they might sacrifice one or two talented members of the PM, but five? Really?
Mori could see that. Dazai, who was known to be logical during that time, could see that too.
So yeah.
Anyway, what are your thoughts? And if you disagree with me, I'd like to know why😁
I don't know if there's already been a discussion about this on the sub, since I just recently rejoined, but I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts!☺️