Kazuki and Tokiko finally discover the creator's identity to be Koushaku Chono. Koushaku explains that he intends to turn himself into a humanoid Homunculus with a specially made Homunculus embryo which will grant him abilities and endurance far beyond human capacity. Koushaku's Hawk Homunculus Washio captures Kazuki and Tokiko and takes them to a secluded forest and engages the two in battle.