The North Star and South Star are in disarray, and the battles continue endlessly in this tempest world.

And as the time of destiny approaches, Kenshiro finally learns who the last general of the South Star is.

Farewell, Yuria!
A Strong Man Does Not Speak of Love During His Death!!

Kenshiro can't believe it -the last general is Yuria?! At the South Star capital, Yuria looks up at the clouds. She recalls what she said to Juza, asking him to give his life for her. Juza said he would.

Juza smiled, and told her not to say anything more. He then walked away from her.

As Yuria looks at the clouds, she sees two stars gleaming in the sky.

Meanwhile, Raoh wants Juza to answer him: who is the last general of the South Star? Juza says he'll never speak.

Raoh says that if he doesn't tell him, even his pores will spew blood as his body collapses. Juza thinks about the last general...

Back at Fudou's village, Kenshiro doesn't understand -he thought Yuria died in Southern Cross. Fudou says she's still alive -the five chariot stars saved her, and took her to safety...

Yuria falls to her death, not wanting to let Shin kill countless people again. As she falls, she thinks that she couldn't keep her promise to Ken.

Shin rushes down to the bottom of his fortress, distraught that Yuria would rather die than be with him. He screams for her not to die, if she can just live... he gets outside, and sees Yuria on the ground.

He checks on her, and is amazed to feel that she still has a heartbeat -she's still alive! But he then realizes that they aren't alone, and sees three people -Fudou, Tou and Rihaku -behind him. Rihaku explains that they are the ones who saved Yuria, and introduce themselves as the South Star five chariot stars, who serve Yuria.

Rihaku says they have come to take Yuria. Shin asks what he means by that, so Rihaku explains that one day, Yuria is destined to become the general of the South Star. Until she dies, it's their duty to protect Yuria. Shin says he'll protect Yuria to the very end!

But Rihaku warns him of another danger, the shadow of an evil star: the ruler of the century's end, Raoh! Raoh is heading towards Southern Cross. Shin is aware of who Raoh is, but just then, Huey and Shuren run in.

Rihaku asks them about Raoh's movements. They say that Raoh's army has drawn close to Southern Cross, and Raoh intends to watch over the battle between Shin and Kenshiro. Once the battle is over, he will make his move. Fudou says that Raoh now calls himself the Fist King, and is burning with ambition to rule the century's end. He's aiming for the heavens, to seize everything in his hands -which includes taking Yuria.

Rihaku says that regardless of who wins the battle between Shin and Kenshiro, it would be difficult to defeat Raoh right after the battle. Rihaku warns Shin about what Raoh's intentions are -if Yuria doesn't open her heart to Raoh, he'll kill her with one strike. Shin thinks about it, and then touches Yuria's face. As he does this, Yuria speaks Ken's name.

Shin is disappointed that Yuria said Ken's name, and passes Yuria to Fudou. He tells them to hurry and leave now -if Raoh thinks Yuria is dead, he won't look for her.

Fudou asks him if he'd go this far. Shin tells them to keep Yuria alive, and he'll take the blame for her "death". He says there is no better way to settle his fight with Kenshiro, and one day, either himself or Kenshiro will stand before Yuria again. They must not let her die until then. Shin then walks back into his fortress, whilst Rihaku and Fudou comment on Shin's sad fate.

Back in the present, Fudou says that Yuria was taken to the capital of the South Star, where she is waiting for Kenshiro. Raoh has yet to figure out who their general is, so Kenshiro must hurry to the capital -and to Yuria! Kenshiro looks towards the capital.

Meanwhile, Raoh tells Juza he hasn't completely struck the pressure point yet. If he was to tell him who the general is, there's a chance he could still live. So why doesn't he speak? Juza thinks back, about Yuria... but...

...she was now with Kenshiro. All he could do was watch, as the two left. He quietly spoke Yuria's name.

Yuria seemed to hear it and turned around, but couldn't see anybody behind them. This was because Juza hid himself behind a wall, as he cried.

Back in the present, Raoh asks Juza why he won't speak, as one more strike will kill him. Juza begins to say a name, so Raoh tells him that's right -just spit it out. But Juza then says Raoh's name, and has something to say to him:

"You're a fucking idiot."

Raoh curses Juza, and throws him to the floor. He goes to smash him to pieces, but Juza spits blood at him.

Juza then leaps back, and avoids Raoh's strike. But his body is badly injured, and blood spills out of one of his shoulders. He says he is the Clouds, and moves by his own will. Raoh tells him that if he wants death so badly, he shall have it.

Raoh tells him that even if he doesn't give up the name of the general, he'll find out himself when he rips of their mask. Juza thinks he's full of himself for just using force to get everything he wants. He tells Raoh he's certainly strong, but he shouldn't assume that he'll always have his way. Raoh tells him to regret those words in hell, and goes to attack him. Juza dodges his punches.

Raoh goes for another punch, but Juza gets out of the way, causing Raoh to smash apart some of the ground. Juza still isn't done fighting, and strikes back.

Raoh is surprised that Juza still has so much power left. Juza says nothing, but thinks about Kenshiro, wanting him to hurry to Yuria.

Kenshiro runs towards the capital, only thinking about the fact that Yuria is alive. But as he sees the castle in the distance, he sees an army of Raoh's soldiers waiting for him. He yells for them to move out of the way, as he'll show no mercy to anyone.

Raoh and Juza continue to fight. Raoh blocks one of Juza's kicks, and then goes to counter it with a punch. Juza leaps back to avoid it.

Raoh says he'll crush him with his secret technique. Juza rushes forward, and thinks to Yuria that this is farewell. Raoh starts throwing out hundreds of punches.

Whilst the punches hit Juza, he still moves forward. Raoh wonders why Juza won't die, but he then hits him with a last strike. Yuria seems to sense something...

...as does Lin. Juza crashes to the floor, dead. Raoh turns around and starts to walk away.

But Raoh then realizes something: Juza is back up! They smash their heads together, causing the ground around them to rip apart.

Juza leaps up, and then comes back down, diving straight at Raoh. The two clash again.

As Raoh bleeds, he watches as Juza slowly walks towards him.

Raoh goes to punch him, but stops his fist right before his face. Blood erupts out of Juza's chest, and he falls back down again. Raoh says how fierce Juza was -he was fighting even after death.

Yuria senses that Juza has died. Raoh calls Juza a worth opponent, and watches as the Black King starts to kick dirt over Juza's body. Raoh thinks his horse must want Juza buried here.

Raoh tells the Black King he won't begrudge him, as Juza was the only other man he allowed to mount him. Raoh mounts his horse, and tells his men that Juza of the Clouds had a soul -they are to bury him graciously. Raoh says that with Juza's determination and his fierce death, he may have figured out the identity of the general. He rides away on the Black King.

Meanwhile, Kenshiro takes out an entire army by himself. He looks to the castle.

As the Black King rides on, Raoh thinks of the five chariot stars. They've risked their lives to protect the last general of the South Star... and that general must be Yuria! The North Star and South Star are inextricably linked, and his desire of conquest will be fulfilled when he has Yuria. He won't give her up to Kenshiro, as she's the only woman worthy of the Fist King!

At the capital, Rihaku receives a message, informing him of what happened to Juza. Later on, his forces prepare for battle. He says that Kenshiro and Raoh are both heading here, but only God knows who will get here first. If it's Raoh, then the ocean army must stop him at any cost!

Elsewhere, Tou tells Yuria that the time of her destiny has come. Yuria says all she can do is wait for Kenshiro... as she has, for so long. Tou tells her that she has a mysterious power -people acquire courage just from meeting her, and develop a strong will to live. When the North Star and South Star become one, this chaotic era will be settled, and true peace will prevail. That moment of destiny is near.

Raoh and Kenshiro race towards the South Star capital.

NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW

Kenshiro runs for love. Raoh runs for his aspiration. And the last lethal battle of the century's end begins. Next time, on Fist of the North Star: "The South Star Capital Trembles! The 2 North Star Brothers Finally Arrive!!"

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