Ep. 5: Ryo departs for Hong Kong after Guizhang rescues Nozomi and defeats Terry
Goro alerts Mai to Ryo's message, leading them to the harbor where Mark drives a forklift to rescue Nozomi from guards. Ryo and Guizhang engage in a brief fight, secretly coordinating until Nozomi is safe. Terry attacks with his gang but is defeated by Guizhang, who warns Ryo that traveling to Hong Kong is foolish. Ryo confirms his intent to go, and Guizhang offers to arrange travel with his father, Master Chen. Ryo quits his job, saying goodbye to Mark, Ine, and Fuku. Nozomi gives him a charm at Sakura Park. At the port, Master Chen reveals Guizhang will accompany Ryo. Chai attacks, fracturing Guizhang's leg, but Ryo knocks him into the water. Ryo convinces Guizhang to stay with his father for recovery, then boards the boat for Hong Kong alone.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ryo Hazuki witnesses Lan Di attack the Hazuki Dojo in Yokosuka, 1986
- Ep. 2 · Ryo seeks help to decode a letter from Yuanda Zhu after his father's death.
- Ep. 3 · Ryo Deciphers Letter, Finds Phoenix Mirror, and Pursues Lan Di to Hong Kong
- Ep. 4 · Ryo works at the harbor to earn money for a ticket to Hong Kong while facing gang threats.
- Ep. 5 · Ryo departs for Hong Kong after Guizhang rescues Nozomi and defeats Terry
- Ep. 6 · Ryo navigates Hong Kong thefts and martial arts trials while seeking Lishao Tao and his father's killer.
- Ep. 7 · Ryo seeks Wude masters, faces rejection, and learns about Jie from Zongquan and Zhoushan.
- Ep. 8 · Ryo searches for martial artists and learns about Wude principles while facing Fangmei's strict supervision.
- Ep. 9 · Ryo uncovers clues about Yuanda Zhu while navigating gang conflicts and personal revelations.