The episode highlights the terrifying nature of Taiju Shiba, the leader of the 10th Generation Black Dragons. He brutally beats Takemichi and shows no mercy toward his own siblings, Hakkai and Yuzuha.
To save Takemichi and protect his sister Yuzuha from Taiju's violence, Hakkai Shiba makes the difficult choice to leave Toman and join the Black Dragons.
The conflict puts Toman in a precarious position. The First Division, led by Takemichi and Chifuyu, must decide how to handle Hakkai’s departure without triggering an all-out war that Toman isn't ready for.