Shunrei takes Shiryu back to Lushan to recover. Back at the Sanctuary, Shaina decides to go to Japan to kill Seiya, since he had seen her face during their first battle, which is forbidden for female Saints. Seiya is angered with Shiryu unable to be in their group, and Ikki decides he's had enough of his childish behavior and leaves, wanting to do things on his own. However, Ikki's departure is meant to confuse the Sanctuary, and is confident Shiryu will return...