Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu completes the Heavenly Path Trial and is rewarded with a choice of three items from five.
• He chooses the Heavenly Soul Lock, Blank Steel Dragon Ticket, and Horn of War.
• Asahikawa City returns to the real world, and Uesugi Tetsu's Hundred-Eyed Demon Incarnation reaches its maximum trial progress, preparing to ascend to Ghost God.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in choosing his rewards.
• The people of Asahikawa City, now back in the real world, express gratitude and relief.

Significant Themes

• The power of choice and decision-making.
• The consequences of actions and their impact on others.
• The cycle of life and death, and the inevitability of change.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu interacts with the people of Asahikawa City, witnessing their joy and relief.
• The Special Affairs Division operatives interact with the people, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Uesugi Tetsu's Hundred-Eyed Demon Incarnation interacts with him, preparing for its ascension to Ghost God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu completes the Heavenly Path and feels ready to ascend to Ghost God.
• He decides to ascend in the desolate wilderness of Tokoyo to avoid commotion.
• The promotion ritual begins, consuming various materials and causing a massive, silent transformation.
• Uesugi Tetsu's consciousness drifts, and he merges with the matured Thousand Eyes.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu: Ascends to Ghost God and merges with Thousand Eyes, gaining a new form and power.
• Thousand Eyes: Matures and merges with Uesugi Tetsu, becoming a part of him.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and growth: Uesugi Tetsu's ascension represents a significant step in his journey.
• Unity: The merging of Uesugi Tetsu and Thousand Eyes symbolizes unity and oneness.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu entrusts Chisa and Kujo Machi to Two-Shaku-Sama before ascending.
• Karuta and Ao, Uesugi Tetsu's Shikigami, sense the power of the promotion and close themselves off.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu awakens as a Ghost God, the first historical [Thousand Eyes].
• He senses Minamoto Shinsui's powerful sword intent from afar.
• Uesugi Tetsu discovers his new abilities, including seeing vast distances, flattening the land, and cursing enemies with his gaze.
• He learns about the Ghost God: Thousand Eyes talents, including the ability to curse enemies with his gaze and the power to see through illusions and prophecies.
• Uesugi Tetsu receives warnings about other powerful entities in Tokoyo seeking to usurp his position as the Tokoyo Walker.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu gains newfound power and confidence as a Ghost God, but also understands the magnitude of his responsibilities.
• Minamoto Shinsui's whereabouts and actions remain unknown, but her powerful sword intent is felt across Tokoyo.

Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: Uesugi Tetsu's newfound strength as a Ghost God comes with the understanding that he must protect Tokoyo from other powerful entities.
• The curse of Thousand Eyes: Uesugi Tetsu's new abilities, while powerful, also carry a curse that can affect those around him.
• The struggle for Tokoyo: Other powerful entities seek to usurp Uesugi Tetsu's position as the Tokoyo Walker, highlighting the constant struggle for power in Tokoyo.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu's thoughts briefly turn to Minamoto Shinsui, Chisa, Kujo Machi, and Ririko, considering how their unique abilities might interact with his new powers.
• Uesugi Tetsu feels a connection to the previous Thousand Eyes, who he learns was much stronger than him, and expresses gratitude for the Jizo clay statue that helped him avoid the curse of Thousand Eyes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is a plea for monthly votes, marking the end of 2025.
• No significant plot events occur; the entire chapter is a call to action.

Character Developments

• The author/narrator is desperate for monthly votes, suggesting a reliance on them for continued success or recognition.
• No other characters are mentioned or developed.

Significant Themes

• Reliance on Audience Support: The chapter emphasizes the importance of audience engagement (votes) for the author's success.
• Urgency and Deadlines: The end of the year creates a sense of urgency, with the author encouraging immediate action.

Character Interactions

• The author addresses the audience directly, using the term "brothers" to foster a sense of camaraderie and community.
• There are no interactions between the author and other characters; the focus is solely on the author's plea to the audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu becomes a Four-Star Ghost God - Thousand Eyes.
• He receives a new data pack showing Imagawa Yoshimoto's might in the Sengoku period.
• The distance between Uesugi Tetsu's current location and the Sengoku period is revealed to be vast and dangerous.
• Uesugi Tetsu estimates his strength and decides he's a "Strong Ghost God" worth at least 50,000 Soul Ash.
• He learns about the Four-Star Ghost God Salvage gacha pool and the Special Area Unlock Task countdown.
• Uesugi Tetsu decides to test the [War Horn] item.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu gains a better understanding of his strength as a Ghost God and sets goals for his future promotions.
• He reflects on the challenges ahead, including the Second Wave and his desire for Ririko to become a Ghost God.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for Tokoyo and the power dynamics among Ghost Gods.
• The concept of "strength" and its various forms, including physical power, Spiritual Power, and Ghost God ranks.
• The theme of preparation and planning for future challenges.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu interacts with Ao and Karuta, who congratulate him on becoming a Ghost God.
• Uesugi Tetsu reflects on his past encounters with other powerful beings, such as Sister Nanjō, the Onmyo Assistant, Aragami's Malignant Eye, and the Sword Saint.
• He considers visiting old friends and completing various tasks in the present world before the Second Wave arrives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu summons an impressive Ceremonial Guard using the War Horn, led by four Throne-Bearing Giant Spirits and five hundred Iron Tower Guards.
• The Ceremonial Guard is a Four-Star Ghost God-level unit with powerful talents like 'Myriad Soldiers Like Iron', 'Solemn and Killing Majesty', and 'Weight of the Throne'.
• Uesugi Tetsu creates simple earthen houses and training grounds for the Ceremonial Guard to reside in.
• He gives the Ceremonial Guard authority to Karuta and Ao.
• Uesugi Tetsu checks his new Thousand Eyes card and discovers it's incredibly powerful and difficult to conceal.
• He returns to the real world and meets Nishaku, who can sense his Ghost God level despite his attempts to conceal it.
• Uesugi Tetsu receives a call from Sister Nanjō about the Special Affairs Division releasing collectible cards of powerful figures, including him and Two-Shaku-Sama.
• Kujo Machi meets with Sister Nanjō, who reveals that Kujo Tsubaki, the owner of [Enma's Eye·Dominion], is Kujo Machi's biological sister.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu becomes a Ghost God and gains the ability to summon a powerful Ceremonial Guard.
• Kujo Machi learns about her biological sister, Kujo Tsubaki.

Significant Themes

• Power and its responsible use, as seen through Uesugi Tetsu's newfound strength and the Ceremonial Guard.
• Family and identity, explored through Kujo Machi's discovery of her sister.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu interacts with the Ceremonial Guard, Karuta, Ao, and Nishaku.
• Kujo Machi interacts with Sister Nanjō and learns about her sister.
• Uesugi Tetsu and Sister Nanjō discuss the collectible card project over the phone.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Kujo Machi learns she'll soon join her sister in Arakawa Ward, causing distress.
+ Uesugi Tetsu discovers Kujo Tsubaki, Machi's sister, possesses Enma's Eye of [Dominion].
+ Nanjō Emi reveals she's been aware of Tsubaki's power and her expulsion from the Kujo family.
+ Imagawa Yoshimoto and the Zashiki-warashi reunite after five hundred years, and she declines his offer to be Imagawa's Heavenly Craftsman.
+ The second wave's arrival is imminent, with the possibility of happening at any moment.

Character Developments

+ Kujo Machi is shocked and upset upon learning about her sister.
+ Uesugi Tetsu learns about Kujo Tsubaki's power and the Kujo family's actions.
+ Nanjō Emi shows her knowledge and nonchalance about classified information.
+ The Zashiki-warashi completes her Heavenly Craftsman trial and declines Imagawa Yoshimoto's offer.

Significant Themes

+ The power of Enma's Eye and its potential consequences.
+ The impending second wave and the calm before the storm.
+ The Zashiki-warashi's journey and her refusal to settle, reflecting her ambition and dedication to her craft.

Character Interactions

+ Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi discuss the recent events and the second wave's arrival.
+ Imagawa Yoshimoto and the Zashiki-warashi reunite and discuss their past and future plans.
+ Kujo Machi and Uesugi Tetsu have a brief, unnoticed encounter due to Machi's distress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu continues to train Chisa in her breathing exercises under the scorching sun.
• He plays a mobile game, No Good World, with friends, including Kitano Runa, Shadow Woman, and Nure-onna.
• Kaga Kiyomitsu, which contains Koga's consciousness, finally shows signs of awakening after six hours.
• Nanjō Emi receives an [Invitation] and agrees to participate in an unknown event, expressing her wish for humanity's endurance and the answer to someone's question.

Character Developments

• Chisa improves her physical endurance and control over her body, surpassing her physiological limit by one second under Uesugi Tetsu's guidance.
• Uesugi Tetsu enjoys his retirement life, playing games, and training Chisa, but remains alert and prepared for Koga's awakening.
• Nanjō Emi shows a rare moment of astonishment upon receiving the [Invitation] and expresses her wish for humanity's endurance.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the monotony of daily life.
• Preparation and anticipation for upcoming events and challenges.
• The endurance and resilience of humanity.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu and Chisa engage in a master-student relationship, with Uesugi Tetsu pushing Chisa to her limits and Chisa striving to improve.
• Uesugi Tetsu interacts with his friends through the mobile game, showing camaraderie and friendly competition.
• Nanjō Emi has a serious conversation with an unknown individual, accepting an [Invitation] and expressing her wishes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaga Kiyomitsu's quality enhancement ends, triggering a significant spiritual phenomenon.
• Kaga Kiyomitsu transforms into a human form, a young girl named Koga.
• Uesugi Tetsu learns about Kaga Kiyomitsu's new effects and Legendary quality.
• Uesugi Tetsu binds the Heavenly Soul Lock, enhancing his soul's protection and concealing his Thousand Eyes avatar.
• Two-Shaku expresses her desire to cultivate with Uesugi Tetsu, shocking everyone present.

Character Developments

• Kaga Kiyomitsu evolves into a Legendary weapon and gains a human form, Koga.
• Uesugi Tetsu learns to control and utilize the Heavenly Soul Lock.
• Two-Shaku expresses her desires and feelings more openly, showing her longing for cultivation with Uesugi Tetsu.

Significant Themes

• Spiritual growth and evolution, as seen in Kaga Kiyomitsu's transformation and new effects.
• The consequences of rapid change and the desire for stability, as experienced by Two-Shaku.
• The power of connection and communication, demonstrated by Uesugi Tetsu's swords and his relationship with Two-Shaku.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu interacts with Kaga Kiyomitsu (now Koga) in her human form, learning about her new abilities and teaching her about his swordsmanship.
• Uesugi Tetsu and Two-Shaku have a heart-to-heart conversation, leading to Two-Shaku's direct expression of her desires.
• Koga and Chisa are set to train together under Koga's guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu discovers that the number of Demons in Edo Castle has significantly decreased, with most high-ranking Demons gone.
• He faces the Fangxiangshi, who is easily defeated with a single thought from Uesugi Tetsu.
• Uesugi Tetsu returns to the real world and receives an express box containing an Invitation, which Nanjō Emi warns him not to sign for.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu's strength has increased exponentially, allowing him to effortlessly defeat the Fangxiangshi.
• Nishaku's gaze towards Uesugi Tetsu has changed, suggesting a shift in her feelings or intentions.
• Nanjō Emi shows concern for Uesugi Tetsu's safety, warning him about the Invitation.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Uesugi Tetsu's increased strength allows him to dominate the battlefield, highlighting the importance of power dynamics.
• Change and Adaptation: The decrease in Demons in Edo Castle and Nishaku's shifting gaze suggest that change is inevitable, and characters must adapt to new circumstances.
• Trust and Caution: Nanjō Emi's warning about the Invitation underscores the importance of caution and trust in uncertain situations.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu communicates with Ao and Karuta through heartstrings, seeking their advice on how to handle Nishaku's feelings.
• Uesugi Tetsu faces the Fangxiangshi, demonstrating his dominance and the vast difference in their power levels.
• Uesugi Tetsu receives a call from Nanjō Emi, who warns him about the Invitation, showing her concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu receives an invitation meant for Ririko, which he learns is for a questionnaire from an old Aragami seeking the qualifications to become a True God.
• The questionnaire involves answering what one can do for the world and all living beings.
• Participants will enter a black box experiment with unknown parameters and will not impact reality.
• Rewards are promised for good performance.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu shows curiosity and willingness to explore the unknown.
• Ririko and Nishaku's dynamic changes as they both express interest in participating in the questionnaire.
• Koga Kiyomitsu shows fear and caution around Ririko and Nishaku's tense interactions.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment.
• The consequences of one's actions and the impact on others.
• The struggle between personal desires and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi discuss the questionnaire and its implications.
• Ririko and Nishaku's tense interactions hint at a potential conflict.
• Koga Kiyomitsu shows caution around Ririko and Nishaku, highlighting their power and unpredictability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu enters a dream-like state, observing various glows representing different beings, including Ririko, entering a black box.
• He falls into the black box and experiences a vision of the world's destruction.
• Other characters, like Kitano Runa, Chisa, and Nanjō Emi, also enter the black box, choosing their paths and roles.
• Uesugi Tetsu, now a weak Thousand Eyes with nowhere to go, struggles to move his eyeball body and encounters a tiger.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu: Becomes a weak Thousand Eyes, experiences the world through an eyeball, and struggles to move and survive.
• Kitano Runa: Excited to enter the game, chooses "War Spoils" as her extra assistance.
• Chisa: Determined to prove herself, enters the game with high morale.
• Nanjō Emi: Calmly chooses "Tokoyo" and "Human," accepting the challenges ahead.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and strength in a harsh world.
• The consequences of past actions and the fear of being forgotten.
• The importance of perseverance and adaptation in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu and the Onmyo Assistant: Uesugi Tetsu enters the Onmyo Assistant's dream, but their interaction is minimal.
• Uesugi Tetsu and the tiger: A tense, silent encounter between the weak Thousand Eyes and a predatory tiger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu, now a single eyeball, encounters a level 11 tiger but is not attacked due to the tiger's fear of his realistic appearance.
• After the tiger leaves, Uesugi Tetsu absorbs the eyeballs of a half-eaten elk, gaining a significant boost in strength and reaching level 4.
• He then encounters a giant bird and a level 9 elephant, planning to absorb the eyes of the ants near the elephant's water source to gain more strength.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu's abilities and strength grow as he absorbs more eyeballs, and he gains the ability to move his eyeball using telekinesis.
• He becomes more cautious and strategic in his actions, planning to lay low and absorb eyes secretly.

Significant Themes

• The fear and shock caused by realistic and gruesome appearances in a game meant to be child-friendly.
• The growth and development of abilities through absorption and experience points.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu interacts with the tiger, the giant bird, and the elephant, but no direct communication occurs.
• He observes and plans to interact with the swarm of crimson ants to absorb their eyes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu encounters a giant elephant Demon player and absorbs its eyes, causing it to explode and leave behind resources that boost his level.
• He continues to absorb the eyes of other Demons, increasing his level and the number of his Thousand Eyes.
• Uesugi Tetsu finds Nanjō Emi, now a child, being chased by a Minotaur. He saves her and they decide to travel together.
• Nanjō Emi explains that they need to find a 'Correct' to break through the level 49 boundary. She also mentions that the real world will eventually fall, and they should prepare for it.
• Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi decide to head towards a golden light they both saw earlier.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu's Thousand Eyes evolve and increase in number, reflecting his growing power.
• Nanjō Emi, now a child, is revealed to have survived a village wipeout and is seeking a 'Correct' to progress further in Tokoyo.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Uesugi Tetsu's growing power allows him to absorb and defeat stronger opponents, but it also raises questions about his methods and the ethics behind them.
• The 'Correct': This concept is introduced as a necessary belief for progression in Tokoyo, raising questions about personal beliefs, morality, and the nature of 'right' and 'wrong'.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi's dynamic changes as they become allies. Uesugi Tetsu shows concern for Nanjō Emi's well-being, while she accepts his help without hesitation.
• The chapter also introduces a mysterious Buddha-like figure who believes in lifting up the real world from suffering, contrasting with the girl who believes in the power of fists.

Plot Points and Events

• Ririko and Two-Shaku-Sama (Nishaku) encounter each other at level 49, both having chosen their paths in the present world.
• They initially plan to fight, but Nishaku asks Ririko to wait until she has safely transferred the people in a nearby city.
• Ye Chun, the protagonist of the Kisaragi Station supernatural phenomenon, appears and asks them to stop fighting, mentioning Uesugi Tetsu.
• Uesugi Tetsu, in Tokoyo, discovers a vast "oasis" with living beings fleeing in the same direction. He finds that the Deep Sea is being corrupted by the Underworld.
• He and Nanjō Emi decide to stay in the region to collect toll fees and prepare for the future.

Character Developments

• Ririko and Nishaku both show restraint and understanding, agreeing to postpone their fight due to the presence of innocent people.
• Ye Chun demonstrates courage and assertiveness by intervening in the potential conflict between Ririko and Nishaku.
• Uesugi Tetsu regains some of his strength, reaching level 49, and Nanjō Emi reaches level 30.

Significant Themes

• The theme of delayed conflict and understanding, as Ririko and Nishaku postpone their fight due to external factors.
• The theme of preparation and adaptation, as Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi stay in the region to prepare for the Underworld's corruption of Tokoyo.

Character Interactions

• Ririko and Nishaku's initial hostility turns to understanding and cooperation due to Ye Chun's intervention.
• Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi work together to collect toll fees and prepare for the Underworld's corruption.
• Ye Chun's appearance surprises and intrigues both Ririko and Nishaku, leading to a temporary truce.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi encounter a terrifying "Sea of Underworld" that can corrupt even Kami.
• Uesugi Tetsu reaches level 49 and crosses the [Boundary], choosing the promotion direction "Ten Thousand Eyes · Candlelight Yin (Fantastical Being)."
• The real world is on the brink of collapse, and a group of Correct Ones, including Ririko and Nishaku, gather to prevent it from falling into Tokoyo.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu gains immense power after choosing his promotion direction, becoming a terrifying existence.
• Ririko and Nishaku join forces with other Correct Ones to save the real world.

Significant Themes

• The theme of "correctness" is further explored, with Uesugi Tetsu finding his own correctness and Ririko and Nishaku working together to save the real world based on their understanding of correctness.
• The power of will and determination is emphasized, with Uesugi Tetsu's transformation and the Correct Ones' efforts to save the real world highlighting their unyielding will.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi interact, with Nanjō Emi guiding Uesugi Tetsu through his transformation and Uesugi Tetsu displaying his newfound power.
• Ririko and Nishaku join forces with other Correct Ones, showcasing their unity and determination in saving the real world.
• Uesugi Tetsu's transformation and the Correct Ones' gathering highlight the diverse and powerful characters in the story, each with their unique abilities and roles.

• Plot Points & Events: The Sword Saint unleashes a powerful strike, splitting the present world in two. The strike is unexpected and irreversible, causing the world to begin falling. The Sword Saint's actions are incomprehensible to everyone present.

Character Developments

• The Sword Saint: Reveals their intention to destroy the present world, deeming it the "greatest mercy." They then disappear, seemingly dying.
• Tokugawa Ryūji: Struggles to understand the Sword Saint's actions and feels powerless. He eventually retreats with Ririko and Two-Shaku-Sama.
• Ririko: Remains defiant and disbelieving of the Sword Saint's actions. She is eventually moved away by Tokugawa Ryūji.
• Two-Shaku-Sama: Accepts the world's fate calmly.
• Uesugi Tetsu: Continues to grow stronger, eating small meals frequently. He encounters a strange phenomenon in the sky, the split Real World.
• Significant Themes: The theme of the Sword Saint's righteousness and the consequences of their actions is explored. The theme of understanding and accepting one's fate is also present.
• Character Interactions: Tokugawa Ryūji interacts with the Sword Saint, trying to understand their actions. He also moves Ririko and Two-Shaku-Sama to safety. Uesugi Tetsu interacts with Nanjō Emi, who is preparing to cross a boundary.

Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu, using his "Ten Thousand Eyes · Zhuyin" ability, observes the vast, falling Current World.
• He sees Correct Ones sending out ordinary people in light beams before the Current World splits in two.
• Uesugi Tetsu senses a powerful sword intent, realizes the Sword Saint is present, and flees.
• He helps some living beings escape the falling Current World.
• After the Current World falls, Correct Ones emerge, and Ye Chun, Ririko, and Nishaku join them.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu: Shows caution and strategic thinking, helps living beings despite his initial reluctance.
• Ye Chun: Demonstrates her power and goodwill, gains respect from Ririko and Nishaku.
• Ririko and Nishaku: Maintain their bond, show concern for Ye Chun, and plan to explore Tokoyo together.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in Tokoyo.
• The power dynamics and potential dangers in Tokoyo.
• The bond between Ririko, Nishaku, and Ye Chun.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu: Interacts with the living beings he helps, but maintains distance.
• Ye Chun, Ririko, and Nishaku: Form a temporary alliance, support each other, and plan to explore Tokoyo together.
• Correct Ones: Discuss and decide to explore Tokoyo together, showing unity in the face of uncertainty.

Plot Points and Events

• Uesugi Tetsu, disguised as Xiangliu, encounters a mist-like creature and a group of non-human Correctors, including Kujo Obuya, Two-Shaku-Sama, Ririko, and Ye Chun.
• He guides them, claiming that the Deep Sea is contaminated and they should flee eastward.
• Uesugi Tetsu splits off a clone to lead the group while he absorbs Spirit energy and stacks curse layers on the Correctors.

Character Developments

• Uesugi Tetsu: Disguises himself as Xiangliu, guides the Correctors, and stacks curse layers on them.
• Kujo Obuya, Two-Shaku-Sama, Ririko, and Ye Chun: Meet each other in the Onmyo Assistant's black box and follow Uesugi Tetsu's clone.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Uesugi Tetsu deceives the Correctors, and they question his motives but ultimately follow him.
• Power and Control: Uesugi Tetsu aims to control the Correctors to gain more power.

Character Interactions

• Uesugi Tetsu interacts with the mist-like creature and the group of Correctors, guiding them and deceiving them.
• Kujo Obuya, Two-Shaku-Sama, Ririko, and Ye Chun interact with each other, discussing their situation and following Uesugi Tetsu's clone.
• Nishaku and Ririko have a silent interaction, with Nishaku teasing Ririko about her obliviousness.

• Uesugi Tetsu, now known as Ten Thousand Eyes, reveals his plan to gather more forces to fight an impending disaster, using a curse to deter any dissenters.
• Ririko, Nishaku, and Ye Chun join Uesugi Tetsu, with Ririko and Ye Chun recognizing Uesugi Tetsu's true identity as 'Uesugi-kun.'
• The group travels together, with Ririko and Ye Chun's powers growing significantly.
• Upon reaching their destination, they encounter Shizuma Manatsu, who reveals that Kitano Runa, now a powerful giant roc, is present.
• Uesugi Tetsu and the others are invited to register, with the presence of the giant roc indicating the scale of the upcoming challenge.