Chihiro uses his overpower to unleash energy, managing to raze two barriers hidden in Tokyo. Soon after at the Malthus Church, Shöko tells Chihiro, Kotetsu, Inuki and Koume that the gates will no longer be able to become open if the barriers are destroyed. While an ill Inuki stays behind, Chihiro, Kotetsu, Koume and Cerdid cross paths with Yuri and Jun before attempting to destroy another barrier. Kotetsu confronts a Vessel named Tsubaki Manazuru, who is looking for the boss...