The Fist King, who seeks to rule the end of the century, has expanded his terror even to Lin's peaceful village. Is there no refuge for the weak in a world ruled by violence? But there was one young soul who would not relinquish to power!

Lin tells Gallon that she will not obey him. She believes that if she obeys a demon, no matter the reason, she's no longer human. That's what Ken taught her. Rei then arrives in the village, and tells her to hang on.

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Rei, Did You See the Harbinger of Death!!

Rei tells Lin to hang on there. She tells him that's it's alright, and Airi is okay. She realizes she's crying which she finds funny, as she isn't even sad. Rei thinks that Lin tried to sacrifice herself to protect Airi, even though she's just a child. He wipes away some blood, and thinks of what has happened to her for what she did.

Nearby, Airi thinks of how strong Lin is. Some guys approach Rei, and ask him what he's doing. They decide to get him.

Rei asks them what the color of their blood is. They attack, but Rei uses his South Star waterfowl fist...

...and slices the three to pieces. He asks who wants to die next, and the Fist King's other men hesitate, not sure on what to do. Rei asks them what's wrong, and then screams at them to bring it on.

Some of the men charge, but Rei quickly slices them all apart. He tells Gallon that it's his turn now, but Gallon just starts to laugh. Rei asks him what's so funny, and Gallon says he knows what Rei's weakness is.

Elsewhere, Kenshiro, Toki and Mamiya have been following tracks left by Raoh's horse. Toki says Raoh must be close, but he suddenly starts coughing. Kenshiro sees a small building nearby, and decides they should get some rest.

The group enter the building, but there only seem to be three other people, who are all sat at a table. Mamiya asks them if anyone here is minding the store, but they don't respond to her.

She takes a look around, but thinks that nobody is here. But then suddenly a large woman appears, asking them what they need. Mamiya asks her if she works here, and she says she does. Mamiya asks if they could just rest here for a bit, and also have some water. Mamiya asks her friends if they need anything else.

Kenshiro says just the water will do. Mamiya tells the woman they just need some water, and she says that's fine. She then tells Mamiya to rest with the others over there. As Mamiya sits down, Kenshiro keeps his eyes on the other group in the room, who've yet to say anything. He also hears some noise coming from the ceiling.

The woman comes over with the water. Mamiya says they saw some really big hoof prints outside, and asks if she saw who was riding the horse. The woman say she did see him, and that the horse was as big as an elephant. But the person riding it was just as big, a truly virile hulk of a man. She then tells them to drink the water, whilst it's still cold. Kenshiro asks her to drink some of the water.

She politely refuses, saying that the elderly shouldn't drink cold water. Kenshiro asks her why can't she drink it -could it be poisoned? He then says that if she can't drink it, then get those other men over there to try it. He then tells them all that they may think that they've covered themselves well, but even a dog could feel the hostility oozing out of them all -did they really think their pathetic disguises could fool him? The woman realizes that they've been found out, and Kenshiro says of course he knew it all along...

...as where in the world would there be a "woman" who has a beard stubble? He says if they wanted to do this right, he should have at least taken the time to shave properly. Just then, someone crashes out the ceiling. But Kenshiro simply points a coat hanger at him...

...and the attacker falls on it, killing him. The other men then get up, revealing that they're bigger than they seem. Kenshiro asks them if they're the Fist King's men, and the hag says they are -they're special forces, who possess special bodies that can transform at will. He tells them to take this, and several spears shoot out of his apron.

Toki lifts all the table to block them, whilst Kenshiro deals with the other men. He picks up the coat hanger and slams it into them. Toki and Mamiya try to stop the hag from stabbing through to them, but Toki starts coughing.

Kenshiro finishes off the three guys, then confronts the hag. The hag tells him he'll present his head to Lord Fist King, and attacks. But Kenshiro kicks him, hitting a pressure point that causes his head to explode.

Mamiya can't believe that Raoh's forces have gotten this far, and Toki thinks they may have reached Mamiya's village. Mamiya thinks even Rei couldn't defend the entire village by himself, especially with Airi there. She tells Ken to go back on without them, and Kenshiro says he will.

Meanwhile, Gallon reveals Rei's weakness: his sister, Airi. He tells his men that once Airi's life is on the line, then Rei will just be a powerless fool. Lin says they're using Airi as a shield -how cruel! Gallon's men start searching the village, and tell Airi to come out.

However, Airi comes out of her own free will, and tells everyone she's right here. One of Gallon's men immediately runs towards her.

However, Airi casually pulls out a crossbow. She thinks that she'll fight, and won't ever run away again. She shoots, and the arrow strikes the guy in the head, killing him. Rei thinks that his sister had never taken matters into her own hands before, and wouldn't stand up to anyone. She only knew how to live like a doll. Airi thinks that she's no longer who she used to be, and it was Lin who taught her how to fight.

She tells Lin that she won't give up either, and no matter what, she'll believe in tomorrow, and will fight. She tells her brother to fight freely. Gallon realizes he's in trouble, as Rei tells him that his weakness is gone. Airi has now left his side, and from now on, she'll live and die by her own free will. Gallon sarcastically asks if they should celebrate, but then one of his men yells out in pain -a villager has struck him on the head.

The villagers says that they're going to fight too, as how can they be still when women and children are fighting. The villagers then go on the attack, and quickly turn the tables on Gallon's men. The village elder thinks how amazing this is now -everyone in the village had given up, but look at them now.

Someone says how great Airi is, and they turn around to see Bat. He asks Lin how she is, and she explains that Rei saved her. The elder thinks how God had sent them terrible ordeals with the war, but Lin may be the only bright light God left in their world.

As the fighting continues, the Fist King has arrived at the village, and looks down on the battle. The battle is almost over, as most of Gallon's men have been defeated. Gallon curses them for opposing the Fist King, and says he'll slaughter them all himself. Rei tells everyone to stay back.

Gallon picks up a large barrel of gasoline, and drinks it. He tosses the barrel away and tells Rei that against his dragon breath flame technique, he's as good as dead. He starts breathing fire, but Rei calls him boring -does he thinks his street performance can beat him?

Gallon fires again, but Rei leaps over it, and slices into his belly. As he falls, gasoline leaks from his stomach, and some of his flames are on the ground right next to him.

He tries to put the flames out, but he can't do it, and the flames cause the gasoline to ignite. He explodes, but as the smoke clears away, everyone realizes that there's someone waiting there.

Gallon's men bow down -the man is Lord Fist King.

Lin knows that the Fist King must be Kenshiro's older brother. Rei says he must be the Fist King... otherwise known as Raoh. Raoh knows of Rei, and says it was a pleasure watching his South Star waterfowl fist.

Rei says he'll show him the essence of his techniques as well. Lin starts shaking, and Bat asks her what's wrong. Line says she doesn't know, but ever since she saw Raoh... her body just started shaking when she saw him.

Nearby, Kenshiro sees more hoof prints, and starts running towards the village.

Rei is about to attack Raoh, when Lin screams out for him to stop -he must not fight with him! Rei tells her not to worry -the only way he can repay Ken and everyone else is by fighting.

As Raoh stares down at him, Rei claims he'll take his head.

NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW

Rei ignores Lin's warning, and faces Raoh! But he's already seen the death omen star! Next time, on Fist of the North Star: "The South Star Waterfowl Fist's Dance of Death! I Will Give Up My Life for Love!!"

Kenshiro: The North Star code... I will uphold it.