Kaioh and Kenshiro begin their final battle. Meanwhile, Black Yaksha tells Hyoh that Kenshiro has found Kaioh. Hyoh then relates the story of years ago when he was chosen to be the successor to the Hokuto Shinken over the much stronger Kaioh, adding to Kaioh's bitterness. Suddenly, Hyoh comes under attack from the assassin Zebra seeking his bounty, but even while injured he is able to defeat Zebra. Meanwhile the Shura warlord Samot is looking for a wife, and comes across the unconscious Lin on Kaioh's horse. Back at the Swamp of Demons, Kaioh and Kenshiro appear evenly matched.