Ep. 23: The third mahjong round commences with Washizu believing killing Akagi brings him to his peak.
Aired on March 8, 2006

The third round of the mahjong game begins. Washizu harbors a strong intuition that achieving the highest point of his life is contingent upon killing Akagi. During the first east round, Akagi secures an early victory through a self-drawn haneman. Following this, the second east round commences, during which Washizu assumes the role of the dealer. The narrative focuses on these specific gameplay events and Washizu's internal motivations regarding his opponent.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 25 · Washizu's hand becomes 12 dora tiles risking 1600cc blood loss for Akagi
- Ep. 26 · Akagi's relentless offensive breaks Washizu's composure and secures victory