The barehanded Yomi face off against the armed division to the surprise of the Shinpaku Alliance. Hyōgo states that the unarmed division has finally crossed the line and declares a hunt for the barehanded team as they attack. Hyōgo is forced on the defensive by Bersker's attacks as his fellow kodachi disciple backs him up but she is forced away by Hermit. Rachel, Boris, and Lugh fights off the disciples of Marmaduke and Rin as the Shinpaku Alliance wonders what is happening. Chikage replies that they will be supporting the Shinpaku Alliance, albeit temporarily, in order to protect their masters' pride.