Episode 37: Rikuo and his Night Parade go to the summit of the Forest of Torii. There Awashima picks up a rock and unknown to anyone in the group except Kurotabo is instantly tagged to be spirited away. She lags behind the others and is spirited away by a boy and the Nijunanamen Senju Mukade. Once in the realm of Mukade, Awashima is attacked through the numerous torii scattered around the landscape. She is given a glimmer of hope when Kurotabo pierces Mukade's world but is unable to help any further. Remembering Amezo's advice about dealing with yōkai who appear to be invincible in their own territories, Awashima is able to defeat Mukade and escape the Forest of The Lost. Hidemoto then arrives and tells the Rikuo and his Night Parade what they have to do to defeat Hagoromo Gitsune. Suddenly, Tsuchigumo appears before the allied forces looking for a challenging foe to fight.
Episode 38: Rikuo and his Night Parade are unable to defeat Tsuchigumo no matter how many times they try. Rikuo continues to fight even though morning has come and he is in his human form. Impressed by their tenacity, Tsuchigumo retreats to Sokokuji Temple, taking Tsurara as a hostage to ensure that Rikuo will come after him. At the Nijo Castle area (first seal), Hagoromo Gitsune enters Nuegaike Pond where the last seal is located and yet to be broken. Gyuki and Great Tengu of Mount Kurama come to Kyoto to train Rikuo for the upcoming battle.
Episode 39: Hagoromo Gitsune breaks the first seal and starts to gather human livers for the birth of Nue. While Rikuo trains, Kejoro tries to raise the morale of the Nura clan. Kubinashi, disillusioned by recent events, decides to go out and kill Kyoto yōkai on his own. Kejoro follows him and at the Ryuenji Temple (sixth seal) they encounter Ibaraki Doji. At Kekain house, Akifusa duels with Shokera after it defeats Yura's grandfather and the gathered onmyōji.
Episode 40: At Kekain house, Aotabo is roused to fight Shokera in order to protect the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol. At Ryuenji Temple, Kubinashi and Kejoro are about to defeat Ibaraki Doji when Kidomaru arrives increasing the odds against them. Suddenly, a seal falls from the sky. Yura and Hidetomo have resealed the Fushime-Inari Shrine and Hashira Villa, and now Ryuenji Temple (the eighth, seventh and sixth seals). By doing so they hope to trap Hagoromo Gitsune in Nijo Castle (the first seal).
Episode 41: Kidomaru defeats Yura and is about to take her to Hagoromo Gitsune but Ryuji, Mamiru, Kurotabo and Kappa intervene. Kappa takes Yura, Kubinashi and Kejoro to Kakain house where Akifusa and Aotabo have defeated Shokera. Yura's grandfather officially passes the authority of Keikain House to her and dies. Rikuo's training is ongoing. As he and the others rest, a group of Kyoto yōkai attacks. Gozumaru is injured and Mezumaru removes him from the field. Despite his weak constitution, Zen wants to fight. After an intense argument, Rikuo lets Zen fight their enemies and is surprised when he is able to channel Zen's Fear along with his own.
Episode 42: Now that Rikuo has mastered the Matoi technique, the allied counterattack begins. Rikuo and his Night Parade retake the Seieji, Nishihoganji, and Rokukinji temples (fifth, fourth and third seals) which are resealed and head straight to Sokokuji Temple (second seal) to rescue Tsurara. Feeling hopeless, Tsurara tries to commit suicide but Rikuo and others came in a nick of time. Rikuo gains Tsurara's trust and together they fight using the Matoi technique, managing to sever one of Tsuchigumo's arms. Unfazed, Tsuchigumo seals the fighting area and repeatedly attacks Rikuo who is able to avoid being mauled. Tsurara, Zen and the Tono yōkai leap over the spider barrier to aid Rikuo.
Episode 43: Rikuo once again uses the Matoi technique, this time with Itaku, and they are able to defeat Tsuchigumo. Tsuchigumo leaves so he can gather his strength to challenge Nue. At the Nuegaike Pond, Hagoromo Gitsune is about to give birth to Nue. Suddenly, although he is too weak to fight, Nurarihyon appears before her asking questions about his son's murder. Distracted by the surroundings, Nurarihyon is surrounded by enemies. Karasu Tengu, who has followed Nurarihyon rescues him but they are blinded by Yosuzume. Nurarihyon is stabbed by the Maō's Hammer and identifies his attacker as Minagoroshi Jizo. Kidomaru informs the rest of the Kyoto yōkai that Hagoromo Gitsune is going on a labor. At the same time, Rikuo and his Night Parade approach the gate of Nijo Castle.
Episode 44: After slaying Hagoromo Gitsune's minions, the allied forces of the Nura Clan and Keikain House storm the castle where they encounter Kidomaru. Kidomaru traps them in Ranjomon Gate, where he is able to defeat Rikuo and Tsurara. Kurotabo then volunteers to use Matoi with Rikuo. As they fight, he teaches Rikuo about different ways of using Matoi which allows them to defeat Kidomaru.
Episode 45: Rikuo and Kurotabo finally defeat Kidomaru but it is too late - Nue has been born. Above the castle, Mamiru and Ryuji distract Hagoromo Gitsune to allow Yura and Hidemoto to seal Nue in his chrysalis, but Tsuchigumo interferes due to his desire to fight Nue. Rikuo rescues Ryuji and duels with Hagoromo Gitsune as Minagoroshi Jizo tries to scare Tsuchigumo off with the Maō's Hammer.
Episode 46: Ibaraki Doji and Kyokotsu are defeated by Kubinashi, Kejoro, Jami and Aotabo. The battle between Hagoromo Gitsune and Rikuo continues until Hagoromo Gitsune pins Rikuo down. She is about to kill Rikuo but the memories of her host come to her mind and disturb her. In her moment of distraction, Rikuo joins with Yura and together they force Hagoromo Gitsune from the host body. Unfortunately, Nue has finally come out of his cocoon. Hagoromo Gitsune realizes that it was Seimei and Minagoroshi Jizo who had manipulated events around her. Despite all that she has done to ensure his reincarnation, Seimei betrays Hagoromo Gitsune and sends her to Hell. Recovered from his blindness, Tsuchigumo challenges Nue.
Episode 47: To the surprise of everyone, Nue is able to defeat Tsuchigumo almost effortlessly. Nurarihyon orders Gyuki and his fellows to delay Nue. Hagoromo Gitsune's host is revealed to be Yamabuki Otome, Rihan's first wife. Before she dies, Yamabuki Otome reveals that as part of their plan to eliminate Rihan, Abe no Seimei and Sanmoto Gorozaemon used Soul Rebirth on her and manipulated her memories. She was taken into Rihan's house and when conditions were right, she killed him. Rikuo, together with the Nura Clan and the Tono yōkai, attack Nue but are unable to harm him with their haphazard attacks.
Episode 48: Rikuo gathers the combined fear of his Night Parade of a Hundred Demons by using the Matoi technique and attacks Nue. To Nue's surprise his body starts to fall apart. Realizing that his body still needs to adjust to the human world Nue retreats to Hell, taking his followers with him, but promising to return to finish the fight. Exhilaration fills the allies at their unexpected victory. Rikuo tells his grandfather to make him the Third Heir to the Nura Clan and states that he is willing to undergo any training to become stronger. Afterwards, Hidemoto and Nurarihyon discuss matters and estimate that they have about a year before Nue returns. Resting at home, Rikuo dreams of his father and grandfather. When he wakes up he joins the council where Nurarihyon informs everyone that there will be an all-out war against Nue clan and its retainers. Rikuo then informs his subordinates that the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons he leads will follow a code of honor and not hurt humans.
Rating: 9/10(Average)
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