Sonsaku Hakufu, Shokatsuryou Koumei, Chouhi Ekitoku, and Ryuubi Gentoku delve into recent Magatama-related incidents, tracing them to warriors from the west marked by sword wounds. Despite Kan'u Unchou's A-rank prowess, she falls to these mysterious foes, hinting at formidable S-rank adversaries in Kansai. With a sense of urgency, they arrange a rendezvous with Chouun Shiryuu and Kan at a nearby temple to prevent further casualties. Yet, the situation grows increasingly dire as darkness looms ahead.