Chapter 82 of the Jigokuraku manga.
Summary[]
Nurugai takes note of how Zhu Jin is regenerating slowly and their elderly body. Zhu Jin defends themselves by attacking Shion and Nurugai with the remains of their cut off bodies so that they have time to recover their lost Tao. However, Shion sees through the his opponent's ruse and slices the bodies to bits. After failing to land a charging attack, Shion grabs the tip of his sword from the ground and throws it towards Zhu Jin's tanden, which causes them pain. Zhu Jin sees that Shion is too exhausted from using too much of his Tao and takes the opportunity to attack. Nurugai runs towards Shion to assist but is told to stay back. Shion is then crushed by Zhu Jin's remains but manages to escape by slicing through them. In utter shock at Shion's determination, Zhu Jin asks why he would go so far to avenge his fallen student. Shion explains that he has not had the chance to feel grief, despair, or rage as long the Tensen continued to live and angrily asks the Tensen as to how many times he should cut them. Zhu Jin fears for their life and makes a desperate attack by manipulating the tip of Shion's sword and sending it his way. Shion manages to dodge it but gives Zhu Jin the chance to dive into the pool behind him. Shion tries to sense Zhu Jin's presence but keeps himself calm knowing that they cannot recover quickly. However, Shion becomes shocked after Zhu Jin emerges from the water fully recovered after resorting to combining their two chi's, having followed Gui Fa's examples. Zhu Jin then begins to partially transform their body into their Kishikai and states that they are ready for his next attacks.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Nurugai
- Yamada Asaemon Shion
- Zhu Jin
- Yamada Asaemon Tenza (flashback)
- Gui Fa (flashback)