Asura, being injured from the battle with Lord Death, begins to put up a barrier around himself preparing for a deep sleep. Before the barrier closes, Maka, Black Star, Kid, and their weapons are the only ones able to get inside and they proceed to end the madness that began long ago. However, having devoured Arachne's soul, Asura grows tremendously in size and strength, but although they do not appear to be injuring him, Kid thinks they are as the barrier is weakening. However, Soul accidentally pushes himself too far and is devoured by the black blood of the Little Demon. With Soul, the only one who can help them do a duel arts resonance link, down for the count, Maka goes to bring Soul back, with Black Star and Kid protecting her, and after crossing a long corridor she finds "Soul", who closes the door behind her. Meanwhile, Crona recovers from the previous battle's injuries, Justin convinces Giriko to retreat, and everyone else outside of the barrier is forced to do nothing but place their hopes in Maka, Black Star, and Kid.