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Kyo and his party face off at the Fifth Gate. In the battle to kill off Shinrei, Kyo uses Mizuchi and Suzaku, his most powerful attacks, but his attacks aren't enough to defeat Shinrei.

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.

"Kyo faces his most formidable opponent yet -- Oda Nobunaga's soul, trapped inside the shaman Nozomu's body! And when Nobunaga raises the souls of the deceased Twelve God Shogun, Kyo will need to defeat old friends and foe alike. Then, once Demon Eyes Kyo's true body enters the picture... his ultimate power wil be revealed!"--Cover.

The battle between Kyo and Shinrei has begun. Shinrei attacks with his dancing-sword technique and taunts Kyo about a painful memory. Kyo retaliates by hacking violently at Shinrei, who manages to forge a magical sword from his own blood. Now, Kyo must face this new weapon.

Overview With Hiroaki Samura's epic series completed in Japan, now's the time to catch up with Manji, Rin, and your favorite battling groups of anachronistic, enigmatic warriors! Anotsu Kagehisa's Itto-Ryu crew is splintered - yet still deadly - as Habaki Kagimura's group of suicidal Rokki-dan soldiers closes in on them! The cursed former general Kagimura is desperate to find and kill the remaining members of the Itto-Ryu - even if it puts his own...

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!

Benitora and Taihaku face off at the Fourth Gate. Hopefully Benitora's dedication to his friends will give him the edge he needs. And, Taihaku gives Yuya a revelation that will change her and Sakuya's lives forever.