Ep. 12: Houhou seeks Jo Shou after years in isolation while Soran faces his destiny
Aired on September 24, 2016
After Houhou kills Jo Shou’s father’s killers, villagers reject her as a monster, forcing her into mountain solitude. Years pass until she decides to find her family. Jo Shou discovers an old photo of her, noting she has not aged despite the decades. The narrative shifts to Soran, who now understands the truth of the outsider world. His path continues from the past, but his future remains uncertain. The story explores the consequences of Houhou’s violent act and the lingering impact on those connected to her, including Jo Shou’s search and Soran’s evolving role in a world he once avoided.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Houhou battles Ja Jongu in Tengekai while Soran flees Saen’s forced dating pursuit.
- Ep. 9 · Houhou Discovers New Power Against Ja Jongu While Soran Faces Saen
- Ep. 10 · Houhou falls after defeating Ja Jongu, prompting a rescue attempt and revelations about her past.
- Ep. 11 · Jo Shou recounts the tragic history of Houhou’s rescue and the village bandit attack
- Ep. 12 · Houhou seeks Jo Shou after years in isolation while Soran faces his destiny