Shu's rebels intercept one of Souther's food convoys, but they soon realize that the food has been poisoned. Kenshiro finally comes face-to-face with Souther. However, he first has to deal with the two assassins, Peji and Giji, exponents of the Nanto Sozanken (South Star Twin Slashing Fist) style. After defeating them, Ken faces the Holy Emperor, but although Ken strikes him with fatal blows, Souther appears to be immune to Ken's Hokuto Shinken techniques.