Queen Tekkei tells Princess Abi that Saint Hijiri has become a hindrance to Naraku, also mentioning that Naraku is avoiding a neighboring castle nearby. Meanwhile, the noblewoman becomes suspicious of Kohaku, who is told by Naraku to peacefully reside at the castle. Also, Kagura is commanded by Hakudoshi to follow Princess Abi to the castle. The phoenix demons attack the warlords of the castle...