Kenshiro is found by Raoh's men and treated, but he is then rescued by the rebels and returned to Shu's base. However, Souther has located the rebel base and, after an initial surprise attack, he moves in with a battalion of his forces. Shu sends the unconscious Ken off to safety with Bat and Lin while he remains to fight Souther and his troops. However, Souther uses his hostages to forestall Shu, then disables him by cutting his legs, rendering him helpless. Souther's troops invade the rebel base, but Ken senses Shu's struggle and revives enough to begin to fight back.