Volume 9

"The Strongest Squad" (最強の団) is the 9th volume of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

Summary
"'Asta lands what looks like the finishing blow on Vetto, the powerful mage from the Eye of the Midnight Sun. But is the battle truly over, or will Yami need to step in and save the day once again?'"

Author's Note
"'Flop... Hello, Amélie here. It sure has gotten cold, hasn't it?! Right over there, my old guy and his staff members are drawing manga and talking in a daze about how this year is almost over. C'mon lady, want to go for a walk?! I'm not leaving this spot for any other reason, you know.'"

List of Chapters

 * 72. Beyond One's Limit
 * 73. The End of Battle, the End of Despair
 * 74. Proof of Being Correct
 * 75. The Battle of Kiten
 * 76. The Strongest Squad
 * 77. Whoever's Strongest Wins
 * 78. The Weak's Proclamation
 * 79. Behind the Mask
 * 80. Never Again

Extra Pages
Character Profiles: Gifso, Kiato, Langris Vaude, and William Vangeance

Six transformations for Charmy Pappitson: Happy Birthday Charmy, Rurouni Charmy, Happi Coat Charmy, Lightning God Charmy, Merlion Charmy, and Alien Charmy (these designs were reused for Episode 52's Petit Clover)

The Assorted Questions Brigade No.1

 * The Clover and Diamond Kingdoms speak different dialects of the same language, while Yami's homeland speaks an entirely different language. Yami picked up some the Clover Kingdom's language by ear, and Julius had to teach him the rest.
 * Tabata explains the Clover Kingdom's magic communication system.

The Assorted Questions Brigade No.2

 * The Black Bulls are ranked by intelligence and cleverness.
 * Gueldre's design is taken from a character in Hungry Joker.

Collectible Card
Luck The Smiling Battle Maniac, also known as Luck the Insane, is skilled in lightning attack magic.

Magic Attribute: Lightning Magic Magic: 550 Affiliation: Black Bull Type: Wizard

Leaves: 3 Power: 2/5 Magical: 3/5 Wisdom: 2/5 Stamina: 4/5 Vitality: 3/5