After feeding off Yusuke's soul energy for a year, his spirit beast finally hatches, and the result catches everybody by surprise. Soon thereafter, the mysterious masked fighter is finally ready to reveal herself to Yusuke.
Shishiwakamaru awaits an opponent but the eager boys have trouble deciding which amongst them will have the honor. Meanwhile, Yusuke is unable to move without pain. Sensing his agony, Puu flies to his side for what might be their final minutes together.—statmanjeff