Raimei, released from the hospital, wants to retrieve Kurogamon. The Banten clan encounters Gau Meguro, an assistant of Raiko and a member of the Kairoushuu clan. At Raimei's home, he tells her the truth about the day Raiko killed the Shimizu clan. Raimei returns to the site of their fight and, after seeing Raiko there, demands Kurogamon back. During the ensuing battle, Raiko, about to finish Raimei off, accidentally slashes Gau, who jumped between them. Later, the siblings are seen in the hospital where Gau is being treated. Raiko returns his sword, Shirogamon, back to the garden.