The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride

At the Onmyo Captain’s Conference, the captains are all stunned to learn that Nanao’s impossibly high spiritual energy resembles that of the Great Yokai. Afterward, Third Division Captain Himiko Kokujo, caster of the Elemental Barrier protecting the Empire, takes Nanao aside, saying she has “a gift”. At Lady Himiko’s urging, Nanao trains to discover this “gift”, while Yako renews his vow to protect Nanao, no matter what. Meanwhile, with the Oedo Fireworks Festival fast approaching, the Onmyo captains scour the imperial capital for the mysterious Takei before he plunges the capital into chaos. But even now a question lingers: what is his final goal?

At the Onmyo Captain’s Conference, the captains are all stunned to learn that Nanao’s impossibly high spiritual energy resembles that of the Great Yokai. Afterward, Third Division Captain Himiko Kokujo, caster of the Elemental Barrier protecting the Empire, takes Nanao aside, saying she has “a gift”. At Lady Himiko’s urging, Nanao trains to discover this “gift”, while Yako renews his vow to protect Nanao, no matter what. Meanwhile, with the Oedo Fireworks Festival fast approaching, the Onmyo captains scour the imperial capital for the mysterious Takei before he plunges the capital into chaos. But even now a question lingers: what is his final goal?

Takei’s gambit to kidnap Nanao sparks a battle between him, Captain Suitengu Sara, and Captain Kikuoji Issei. Yako withdraws from the scene with Nanao by his side. But as they flee, Yako is shocked to sense the presence of a Great Yokai! As the Oedo Fireworks Festival reaches its zenith, what unbelievable “thing” has appeared before them? Are the wounds within the Benitsubaki clan returning to haunt them? And as Takei’s plans are revealed, the stage shifts past the Imperial capitol to somewhere far more dangerous: beyond the Elemental Barrier protecting the Empire itself!