Kenshiro hurries to the South Star capital, where the last general of the South Star awaits in a mysterious iron mask! Meanwhile, the Fist King, who seeks to rule the century's end, also drives his troops towards the capital of the South Star. One of the five chariot stars has appeared to stop him: Juza of the Clouds.

Juza: You're mine!

Raoh: He hasn't lost his edge... in fact, his fighting energy and spirit haven't weakened!

Juza: A bit shallow...

Raoh: ?!

Raoh: Juza, has your soul been revived? But if your soul and fists have been revived, then I must dismount from my steed and fight!

Juza vs Raoh!
An End of the Legend of the Invincible!!

As Kenshiro's group continues their journey to the capital, Lin asks how much further it is. Fudou says that it's at the end of this desert. He then tells Kenshiro that Juza of the Clouds should hold back the Fist King, so they must reach the capital as soon as possible.

At the capital, the last general says that Juza has stood up for them. But she wonders if they must really shed more blood. Rihaku tells her not to let her faith waver now, and says to look at the people of this city. The people here have freedom and equality, and they were people who had once forgotten lightness and peace. Tou says this is thanks to the general's strength, and Rihaku tells the general that she is the star necessary in this tempest world. She must shine eternally with strength and warmth.

At the canyon, Raoh removes his cape and says he won't hold back. Juza tells him he'd only lose if he did.

Raoh says his fists, which rule the world, will send him to the afterlife. The Fist King's forces are shocked that Juza hasn't backed down an inch, and has even closed in on their leader. Meanwhile, Juza's gang cheer Juza on -this is just what they'd expected from him!

Raoh says that in martial arts, fear makes one vulnerable. He asks Juza if he feels any fear. Juza says his own martial art is a self-taught style. He risk everything with his fists, so he doesn't have time to be afraid. Nobody can see through his techniques! Raoh goes to make the first move, but as he does, Juza spins around...

...and goes for a kick. Raoh goes to block it, but Juza is so fast that even Raoh is taken by surprise. Juza keeps using kicks, which Raoh dodges, until Juza forces Raoh to have to block one of his attacks. Even though Raoh blocks it, the attack is strong enough to make him kneel.

Raoh is shocked Juza managed to force him, the Fist King, to kneel. Juza is impressed with Raoh's power, as any other man would have died from his first attack.

Elsewhere, a small gang are confronting a guy who wants to find the man with seven scars. They aren't pleased that he got in their way, and want him to apologize. The guy, Jemoni, thinks they have guts asking him to say sorry. One of the gang attacks, but Jemoni easily avoids his strike. He then says this is how to use a katana.

He slices the guy in half, and says the number 9,997. Another guy throws a chain around Jemoni's arm, as another guy jumps up. Jemoni uses his strength to get the guy with the chain to crash into the guy in the air, taking them both out.

As they say they're sorry, Jemoni says the numbers 9,998 and 9,999. He then kills the both of them, and then takes a rest. He thinks he only needs to get one more.

Nearby, Kenshiro's group walk down a road. It's quite hot due to the sun, and Lin asks Fudou if he's alright -she can walk. Fudou tells her he's fine, so she doesn't need to worry. He starts laughing, causing Lin and Bat to slip around -Bat tells him not to laugh! The group comes to a stop next to a wrecked van, but Kenshiro and Fudou have noticed the smell of blood.

Two dead bodies are then dropped down from above, as the group see Jemoni looking down at them. He asks Kenshiro if he has seven scars on his chest, so Kenshiro goes up to where he is. Jemoni says he is the strongest man in the Fist King's assassin squad, and has killed 9,999 men so far. One more and it'll be 10,000, so that makes Kenshiro a lucky man.

He draws one of his swords, but Kenshiro tells him not to be proud of the number of people he's killed. He thinks Jemoni ought to die for being so hopeless. Jemoni says he'll show off his Taizan-ryu kenbu jutsu (Taishan sword dance technique), and leaps up.

Kenshiro avoids his strike, but is grazed by it. Jemoni goes to attack him again, but Kenshiro kicks him in the chest so hard that it shatters his armor.

Jemoni gets up and says it won't be that easy. He thinks Kenshiro is definitely worthy of being his 10,000th. Kenshiro tells him it's useless, he's already seen through his technique. Jemoni leaps high up, and lands above Kenshiro.

Jemoni says he'll show his secret technique: the twin swords. He pulls out a second sword, and leaps down. Kenshiro leaps out of the way, as Jemoni slices through a post. He then starts rapidly stabbing at Kenshiro, who avoids each thrust.

Jemoni thinks he has him now, but his attack misses. Before he knows it, Kenshiro has already leapt up, and punches him in the face. Jemoni thinks that it won't work on him, but Kenshiro just turns around.

Kenshiro tells him that he's already dead. Jemoni finds he can't move his body, as Kenshiro reveals he struck the ringa pressure point. Jemoni's body will now move against his will. Jemoni sees his hands are moving on their own, as Kenshiro tells him it looks like his 10,000th kill will be himself. Jemoni can't stop himself from taking his own head off.

Kenshiro returns to the rest of his group, where they see a mirage. Fudou says it's the South Star castle, where the last general awaits Kenshiro. He says they must hurry.

Back at the canyon, Juza continues to fight Raoh. As Raoh leaps back, he thinks that he's become as strong as he'd expected... he still remembers that day very well...

Toki tries to get to a bird nest, to get the eggs inside it. Raoh walks up and asks him what's wrong, as Toki tells him he's almost got the eggs. Raoh decides to show him a better way, and punches the tree. Toki jumps down, as the tree falls over.

Raoh tells Toki to take them, but when Toki checks the nest, it's empty. They then see that Juza has appeared, and he has the eggs. Juza says that knocking the whole tree down just to get a few eggs was a bit much. Raoh asks him what he would have done.

Juza says he would have just eaten them. Raoh thinks that's a good idea, but Juza tells him to take it easy -he throws an egg so fast that it hits Raoh's head before he can react.

Juza vanishes, as Raoh shouts for him to come out. He gets more and more worked up, but then Ryuken appears. Ryuken tells Raoh not to get mad, as he'll only be playing into Juza's hands. He says that Juza is fearsome one, as his talent even rivals Raoh's.

Back in the present, Raoh says that Juza's style has a weakness: it's powerful on the offensive, but fragile on the defensive. Raoh then charges forward, and goes to strike Juza, but he avoids it. But Raoh spins around with a kick...

...which Juza jumps up to avoid. But he hasn't gotten out of the way in time, as the attack has grazed him. Juza thinks he's as impressive as ever, whilst Raoh thinks Juza is still holding back. He wants him to try using his greatest technique.

Juza says his art is a vicious one, and he'll only show this once. As he emits energy from himself, he then runs straight towards Raoh. Raoh thinks Juza must be after a mutual death, and prepares himself. Juza leaps up...

...but avoids Raoh entirely, and instead, lands on the Black King! The Black King panics and tries to throw him off, but Juza tells him to calm down.

The Black King looks into Juza's eyes, and calms down.

Juza winks at Raoh, and then starts to ride away. Zaku orders his men to go after Juza, but Juza whistles.

This was a signal to some of his gang, who are waiting above. They push down some massive boulders, which land all over the Fist King's soldiers, crushing them and their bikes. Juza tells Raoh that he's taken his legs. He doesn't want to die yet, as you can only have fun whilst you're alive.

He tells Raoh to kiss his ass, and then rides off on the Black King, saying that this is how Juza of the Clouds lives his life. Raoh is infuriated, and says he despises Juza... he won't let him have his way!

Juza rejoins the rest of his gang, who all celebrate his win. Rihaku's guys tell Juza that whilst what he's done was amazing, they doubt it'll make the Fist King totally withdraw. Juza asks how long he has to keep Raoh held back, and one of them tells him that two days should be enough. By that time, Fudou should have lead Kenshiro to the last general.

As they continue on, blood continues to drop out of the wound Juza received. He thinks Raoh is a fearsome one... and supposes he'll have to give up his life after all...

NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW

The man who exploits Fudou's weakness: Hiruka! A ruthless man now makes his move! Next time, on Fist of the North Star: "Fudou in Peril! Hurry Ken, A Man Must Not Abandon His Friends!!"

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