Ep. 17: Kuwabara battles Byakko again in a lava-filled room after the demon's apparent defeat.
Aired on February 6, 1993
Although Byakko seemed defeated from absorbing excessive spirit energy, the demon reappears to confront Kuwabara in a chamber filled with molten lava. Kuwabara must navigate the dual threats of being consumed by the creature and burned by the surrounding fire. Byakko employs a new technique to gain the upper hand, turning the tide of the battle against the human fighter. In a desperate move to survive, Kuwabara manages to send Byakko into the lava, claiming victory in the process. The encounter highlights the intense physical dangers and the strategic maneuvers required to overcome a powerful supernatural adversary in such a hazardous environment.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 21 · Yusuke sacrifices his life energy to defeat Suzaku and save Keiko