Ep. 44: Miboshi possesses Chiriko while Yui summons Seiryuu with Nakago
Miboshi inhabits Chiriko’s body after his original form perished, using him to attack Miaka and the remaining Suzaku Seven. Chichiri erects a protective barrier, but Miaka steps outside it, leaving her vulnerable. Simultaneously, Yui and Nakago travel to the Seiryuu summoning ceremony after securing two Shinzaho, with Yui promising her third wish for Nakago. Miaka pleads for Chiriko to awaken as Subaru and Tokaki of the Byakko Seven revert to their teenage forms. Tokaki rescues Miaka, and Subaru restores her voice. Chiriko regains control, realizing he must kill himself to defeat Miboshi, and stabs himself with Miboshi’s rattle. He gives Taiitsukun’s scroll to Miaka before dying, while Mitsukake and Tasuki stay with him. Miaka, Tamahome, and Chichiri flee to the ceremony roof, only to find Yui beginning the summoning.
Episodes
- Ep. 40 · Miaka confronts Tomo’s illusions while Amiboshi fights for freedom and Yui’s memory
- Ep. 41 · Tamahome and Suzaku Seven rescue Miaka and stay with Tokaki in Sairou
- Ep. 42 · Keisuke and Tetsuya investigate the Okuda murder while Miaka faces Nakago in Morioka
- Ep. 43 · Yui locks Miaka away and Tatara confronts Miboshi to retrieve the Byakko relic
- Ep. 44 · Miboshi possesses Chiriko while Yui summons Seiryuu with Nakago
- Ep. 45 · Yui Summons Seiryuu and the Suzaku Seven Return to Konan
- Ep. 46 · Keisuke informs Tetsuya of the story's arrival in their world while armies prepare for battle.
- Ep. 47 · Tamahome Questions His Existence While Mitsukake Sacrifices Himself
- Ep. 48 · Tamahome battles Suboshi while Hotohori confronts Nakago's true plan