Ishu and Raigyo must cross the Torotoge Gate and continue their assault on the Diamond Tower. Jinichiro and the Sentan Island commandant are arrested when they threaten to kill Sukkaki. Ryuzo finds Kagisu at the war memorial monument, where Kagisu feels grateful to Ryuzo for saving his life many years ago. However, their meeting turns into an aggressive confrontation after Ryuzo requests that Kagisu return Midori back to her father. Akiyuki and Haru learn from Shiroza that the Ruikon cult will sacrifice themselves to the chosen Xam'd in the Quickening Chamber, which makes the pair distraught. Nakiami and Yango run into Zeygand, who has his airship docked and his crew aboard. Ryuzo hesitates to shoot Kagisu when he puts his own gun to his head, but he subdues him in a physical fight. However, Kagisu suddenly flings Ryuzo into the monument and then strikes his left eye with his sword. After Kagisu prepares to walk away, Ryuzo is finally able to release the bullet on him. As Kagisu dies, he reminisces about his mother, who is revealed to be Sumako.