Iwato station, the last stop before Kongokaku, refuses the Hunters' Kokujo to enter. But lord Biba is allowed a meeting, during which Biba shows his true colors and with some "help" from Horobi makes a move. Mumei is distraught when she finds out whats been going on.

Biba, Mumei and Ayame arrive at Kongokaku in the Kotetsujyo. Ikoma feels down, but soon learns something that gives hope.