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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.

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.

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!

Akari has returned reuniting the Four Emperors. Together they clear a path to the four doors that block the way to the Onmyo Shrine. But only one of the doors leads to the shrine.