Malformed Children Hinako is suddenly struck down by a fever, but Kanata suddenly acts aggressive towards the doctor, forcing Koushi to move Hinako to a separate room for treatment. However, Kira realizes the doctor, her family, and the house staff are keeping details of Hinako's condition secret and confronts. Hibana drugs Kira, but is suddenly attacked by Hinako, who has gained inhuman speed and strength. Hinako nearly strangles Hibana to death before fleeing the mansion, with Kanata giving chase. Meanwhile, Touko and Akira make their way to the Divine Palace when they are intercepted by Hibari. He shows them a meeting between the Divine Clans, revealing that the Lady Goddess, Lady Tayurahime, is growing weaker trying to maintain the protective wards around the Capital and the villages, and they intend to replace her with the Flickering Flame, which is why they want to prevent the rise of the Lord of Fire Hunters. Akira and Touko both insist on finding the Flickering Flame themselves, causing Hibana to attack them. Kun intervenes with his insect familiars. Enraged at their defiance, Hibana blows everybody into the river. Touko and Temari are saved by Hinako, who thanks them for taking care of Kanata before leaving to rescue Akira and Kun. Koushi is warned by Roroku that Fiends have suddenly begun appearing in the Capital itself. One of the Fiends attacks Touko, which seems to awaken hidden combat instincts within her and she kills the Fiend with Haijuu's scythe.