Ep. 23: Reiji and Hikaru face Shinsaber then agree to rescue a man's daughter from bandits.

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The intense conflict between Reiji Ozora and Hikaru Himuro is abruptly halted by the arrival of Shinsaber, who effortlessly overpowers both combatants. Following this defeat, the pair meets a man they had encountered previously and decide to assist him by rescuing his daughter from a group of bandits. As they proceed on this mission, their path crosses with Shinsaber once again, introducing a new threat to their journey. The narrative focuses on their reluctant alliance and the recurring danger posed by the powerful opponent who demonstrated his superior strength earlier in the encounter.