Ep. 10: Hinako's Fever and the Divine Clans' Secret Plan

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Hinako suffers a fever, prompting Kanata to attack the doctor and Koushi to isolate her. Kira discovers the household is hiding details about Hinako’s condition and confronts them. Hibana drugs Kira, but Hinako attacks her with inhuman speed and strength, nearly killing Hibana before fleeing with Kanata in pursuit. Meanwhile, Touko and Akira travel to the Divine Palace but are intercepted by Hibari. He reveals that Lady Tayurahime is weakening while maintaining protective wards, and the Divine Clans plan to replace her with the Flickering Flame to stop the Lord of Fire Hunters. Touko and Akira refuse to yield, leading to a fight where Kun intervenes. Hibana defeats them, but Hinako saves Touko and Temari before leaving to rescue Akira and Kun. Roroku warns Koushi about Fiends appearing in the Capital, and one attack awakens combat instincts in Touko, allowing her to kill the Fiend with Haijuu's scythe.