Throughout the crisis, Rin remains unable to draw the , paralyzed by self-doubt and questions about his purpose. It is only when Bon drops his personal defenses and shows complete trust in Rin that Rin's internal doubts vanish. He finally unsheathes his blade, unleashing a single, massive slash of blue flames that consumes the Impure King—though the battle is not yet fully won. Yukio and the Battle with Todo

Todo, empowered by the Karura fire demon, easily absorbs their fire attacks and regenerates from any damage.

attempts to use her familiar, Nee, to save Izumo Kamiki , but she quickly realizes her strength is ebbing as the miasma impurity spreads rapidly.