Ibaraki Doji and Kyokotsu are defeated by Kubinashi, Kejoro, Jami and Aotabo. The battle between Hagoromo Gitsune and Rikuo continues until Hagoromo Gitsune pins Rikuo down. She is about to kill Rikuo but the memories of her host come to her mind and disturb her. In her moment of distraction, Rikuo joins with Yura and together they force Hagoromo Gitsune from the host body. Unfortunately, Nue has finally come out of his cocoon. Hagoromo Gitsune realizes that it was Seimei and Minagoroshi Jizo who had manipulated events around her. Despite all that she has done to ensure his reincarnation, Seimei betrays Hagoromo Gitsune and sends her to Hell. Recovered from his blindness, Tsuchigumo challenges Nue.