"Kyoshiro Mibu is a carefree, somewhat inept medicine peddler who does his best to stay out of trouble, but when he draws his sword he becomes the infamous samurai Demon Eyes Kyo, killer of a thousand men, and all hell breaks lose [sic]. But what would happen if their positions were reversed? Kyoshiro's latest adversaries, the fearsome Three Color Gang and their employer Genma Kidou, have been making life quite difficult for our hero. It's almost...

Demon Eyes Kyo knows the location of his body, and nothing will stop him from getting it back.

Forest of the Damned, Aokigahara, the forest at the base of Mt. Fuji, is said to be home to bloodthirsty monsters; no mortal man dare walk these woods. But today Aokigahara has become quite crowded. Demon Eyes Kyo is here in search of his body, as are his greatest enemies, The Master and the 12 God Shoguns. The stakes are higher, the combatants deadlier, and blood will be shed this day.

"Long, long ago-- Bontenmaru commanded the Oou, but now he has joined the Shiseiten! He joined the dark side because they were far stronger than any troupes he had ever led. Now he is extending Kyo an offer to join his side. Regardless of Kyo's decision, he will need to return to his master and the one that forged his sword-- the legendary Toushou Muramasa!" -- from publisher's web site.

Akari battles Mekira, a wielder of an ancient Mibu weapon that can turn enemies to stone. Enraged by Mekira's treatment of Santera, Akari reveals a secret of his own! Meanwhile, Sasuke and Izumo travel to the peak of Mt. Fuji, where Kotaro stands in their way--and Kotaro and Sasuke begin a battle that may shatter their friendship forever.

Hotaru's fight with Shinrei continues. In a rage, Kyoshiro gives complete control of his body to Kyo and a deadly fight with Shinrei ensues. Hotaru must decide whether to protect his half-brother or join Kyo in killing him. Before it's all over Akari, the last of the Four Emperors, makes an entrance.

An already weak Kyo faces off against Chinmei, guardian of the Third Gate. Chinmei offers Kyo the title of Crimson King--if he'll kill his companions and join the Mibu. When Kyo refuses, there's only one thing left to do: Fight!

The stakes are higher than ever before, as the final two Elders emerge to prevent Kyo from reaching the former Crimson King.

Kyo makes one final attempt to stop Kyoshiro from taking his body and Yuya away, but Kyoshiro's power and an interference from Hishigi prevent him from doing so. Meanwhile, Hotaru, Benitora, Akira and Shinrei are traveling through Tokito's territory, trying the reach the captive Bontenmaru. But Tokito territory is not without risk, and the group soon finds itself at the mercy of Yuan's brother Anthony.