The day of Ikki's challenge is here. Seiya and the others head to the Northern Alps on Mount Shishigabana. Once there, Shun gives his friends bells in order to locate each other during the battles and they split up. Kiki arrives and delivers Seiya's restored Pegasus Cloth. He also reveals what happened to Shiryu. A week ago, Shiryu gave up most of his blood to restore Seiya's Cloth. Impressed by Shiryu's friendship, Mu stops the bleeding and restores the Cloth. Seiya, now relieved his friend will return, goes off to fight Ikki...