Yukimi visits Hanabusa to search for Tobari. Upon finding she does not know anything, he eventually leaves. The next day, Raimei visits Kouichi, telling him she is helping Miharu obtain the Engetsurin. The pair are suddenly attacked by Yukimi. To prevent Yukimi from finding Tobari, Raimei leads him to the school. Unfortunately, Tobari is there. Tobari attacks both ninja, but Yoite stops Yukimi from fighting back. After a while, Yukimi decides to retreat and Yoite develops a high fever and is found to have discoloration and scars on his hands. Tobari then disappears completely. Hattori suspects Yoite and Miharu will rebel and moves on to the next step. Yoite and Miharu leave Hanabusa's home.