Ep. 11: Kikaia Island Battle Intensifies as Backbeard Orders Human Massacre

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The conflict on Kikaia island escalates as western Yōkai prove more resilient than expected, inflicting heavy losses on Japanese forces. Kitarō suffers severe weakness after his Chanchanko is stolen, while Nezumi-Otoko remains under Backbeard’s mental control. In a final act of defiance, Kitarō strikes Backbeard’s eye with his last strength before collapsing. Seizing the opportunity, Backbeard commands a retreat to regroup. Nezumi-Otoko reports Kitarō’s unconscious state to his leader. Consequently, Backbeard issues a new directive to eliminate all humans on the island before Kitarō regains consciousness, raising the stakes for the remaining defenders.