Rikuo and Kurotabo finally defeat Kidomaru but it is too late – Nue has been born. Above the castle, Mamiru and Ryuji distract Hagoromo Gitsune to allow Yura and Hidemoto to seal Nue in his chrysalis, but Tsuchigumo interferes due to his desire to fight Nue. Rikuo rescues Ryuji and duels with Hagoromo Gitsune as Minagoroshi Jizo tries to scare Tsuchigumo off with the MaÅ's Hammer.