Yoh is challenged by Ren Tao, a Chinese shaman who wishes to take Amidamaru. In the confrontation, it is revealed that Soul Possession can become stronger based on the shaman's mental will and Yoh manages to defeat Ren. In the aftermath, a wounded Yoh reveals his desire to become the Shaman King, a title held by the winner of an upcoming competition. Shortly afterwards, his fiancée Anna Kyöyama comes to Tokyo.