Ep. 20: Akagi demands cash winnings instead of blood, risking instant death if Washizu scores mangan.
Aired on February 15, 2006
The first round concludes with Akagi leading in first place. Rather than recovering the 1100cc of blood he lost, Akagi insists that all his winnings be converted into money. This decision creates a high-stakes scenario where Washizu achieving mangan even once results in Akagi's immediate death. Oogi and Yasuoka remain confused by Akagi's unusual intentions and strategic choices during this critical moment in the game.
Episodes
- Ep. 16 · Akagi raises stakes in high-stakes mahjong match against Washizu
- Ep. 17 · Akagi secures victory through strategic discards while Washizu observes his genius
- Ep. 18 · Washizu faces defeat in the south round after dealing into Akagi's riichi hand.
- Ep. 19 · The Demon's Confusion During the Final Hand of the First Round
- Ep. 20 · Akagi demands cash winnings instead of blood, risking instant death if Washizu scores mangan.
- Ep. 21 · Akagi faces Washizu's hon'itsu hand despite a 9200 point deficit
- Ep. 22 · Akagi headbutts a tile to secure a massive win and explains his refusal to transfuse blood
- Ep. 23 · The third mahjong round commences with Washizu believing killing Akagi brings him to his peak.
- Ep. 24 · Washizu's hand becomes six dora tiles for a potential self-drawn dealer baiman win against Akagi.