Ep. 34: Miaka faces freezing trials to earn Genbu's Shinzaho while separated from her group
Aired on November 23, 1995
Following Nuriko's death, Miaka and the remaining Suzaku Seven enter a cave to find the Shinzaho of Genbu. Inside, they encounter two Genbu Celestial Warriors, Tomite and Hikitsu, who test Miaka's worthiness by freezing her without clothes. She nearly dies from the cold while Tamahome and the others are blocked by a transparent ice wall. Remembering Nuriko's sacrifice and his presence within her, Miaka breaks the ice. The warriors confirm her capability and agree to give her the Shinzaho, noting the need for the Shinzaho of Byakko to summon Suzaku. However, Ashitare in wolf form steals the artifact and delivers it to Nakago. As a result of this incident, Miaka is separated from the Suzaku Seven.
Episodes
- Ep. 30 · Lightning strike leaves Tamahome unconscious while Nuriko reveals his tragic past
- Ep. 31 · The group splits up to find the Shinzaho while Nuriko cuts his hair and Ashitare attacks Miaka.
- Ep. 32 · Nuriko burns Ashitare and decides to find the Shinzaho while Tamahome struggles with Yui's words.
- Ep. 33 · Nuriko sacrifices himself to save the Shinzaho, leaving Miaka devastated by his death.
- Ep. 34 · Miaka faces freezing trials to earn Genbu's Shinzaho while separated from her group
- Ep. 35 · Miaka seeks Nakago to recover the stolen Shinzaho artifact from Ashitare
- Ep. 36 · Nakago reveals his schemes and false Taiitsukun while Miaka and Tamahome face emotional turmoil.
- Ep. 37 · Miaka awakens in Sairou with amnesia while Tamahome faces Soi’s illusion and Tomo’s dangerous request.
- Ep. 38 · Soi’s potion affects Tamahome while Miaka seeks Yui to summon Seiryuu