Ep. 16: Kuwabara confronts Byakko, the second Saint Beast, in a battle of spirit energy.
Aired on January 30, 1993
Botan discovers that Makai insects can inhabit depressed adults and children. Kuwabara insists on fighting the next opponent himself and encounters Byakko, the second Saint Beast. Byakko summons beasts from within his mane to attack Kuwabara. Kuwabara uses his spirit sword to stab through each and every beast. However, Byakko possesses the ability to absorb spirit energy, making Kuwabara's attacks prove fruitless. Determined to win, Kuwabara devises a plan to defeat Byakko. This confrontation highlights the unique dangers posed by the Makai insects and the formidable nature of the Saint Beast opponent.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Rando reveals his true power as he shrinks Kuwabara and prepares for a final confrontation with Yusuke.
- Ep. 13 · Yusuke battles Rando's demonic form using stolen techniques and a trick to win
- Ep. 14 · Yusuke and allies enter Maze Castle to confront Saint Beasts controlling humans with Makai insects
- Ep. 15 · The Elegant Kurama Executes a Beautiful Dance Against the Stone Beast Genbu
- Ep. 16 · Kuwabara confronts Byakko, the second Saint Beast, in a battle of spirit energy.
- Ep. 17 · Kuwabara battles Byakko again in a lava-filled room after the demon's apparent defeat.
- Ep. 18 · Seiryu the Blue Dragon confronts the group while Hiei defeats him and the leader targets Keiko.
- Ep. 19 · Yusuke confronts Suzaku, the Beast Leader, while allies face human barricades.
- Ep. 20 · Yusuke faces Suzaku's seven-part split while allies battle Makai-infested civilians and cultivated humans.