Gagin is preparing to launch a giant flame ball at Yoshimori, Tokine, and Gen. Tokine sets up many barriers for Gen to charge and slash some of Gagin's arms, while Yoshimori creates a barrier to shield from the flame ball. Shigemori, accompanied by Hiba, heads toward the site, after learning that Tokiko is travelling toward the Kokuburo headquarters. Even though Gagin puts up a flame shield, Gen is able to break through it just in time for Yoshimori to deflect the flame ball. However, as Gen attempts to make the final blow, Kaguro appears and pierces Gen from behind with two deadly sword strikes. Yoshimori and Tokine destroy Gagin after Kaguro leaves, and then they tend to Gen as Shigemori and Hiba arrive, all of the hearing his dying words. Princess releases her full power out of impatience, but soon falls ill afterwards, forcing the Kokuboro to retreat.