Hokuto no ken episode

No.Titles Original air date 23"Chapter Two: Stormy Times, Titanic Battles - Is Battle All That Awaits Me?! / Part Two: The Tumultuous Dragon and Tiger! Are Battles All That Await Me?!"
Transcription: "Dai-ni-bu Fū-un Ryūko Hen Ore o matsu no wa tatakai dake na no ka!!" (Japanese: 第二部風雲龍虎編 俺を待つのは戦いだけなのか!!)March&#;28,&#;&#;() Kenshiro rescues some villagers who are being chased by the Fang Clan. He becomes the guardian of their village after he meets their female leader Mamiya, who bears a striking resemblance to Yuria. Elsewhere, a man named Rei, master of the Nanto Suichōken (South Star Waterbird Fist) style, is killing bandits while seeking the Man with the Seven Scars.24"Nanto Suichoken! - The Tragedy of the Mighty Begins! / South Star Waterfowl Fist! The Tragedy of the Men Who Grew Too Strong Has Begun!!"
Transcription: "Nanto Suichōken! Tsuyosugita otoko-tachi no higeki ga hajimatta!!" (Japanese: 南斗水鳥拳! 強すぎた男たちの悲劇が始まった!!)April&#;4,&#;&#;() Rei is hired by the Fang Clan to infiltrate Mamiya's village as a spy, where he meets Kenshiro and his friends. However, drawn by Mamiya's charms, he switches sides and becomes the village's other new guardian. Ken and Rei both later realize that they are masters of opposing styles. Meanwhile, the leader of the Fang Clan seeks revenge for those who have been killed.25"Sinners! - Thy Name Is Fang! / Sinners! Thy Name Is Fang Clan!"
Transcription: "Tsumibukaki monodomo! Sono na wa Kiba Ichizoku!!" (Japanese: 罪深き者ども! その名は牙一族!)April&#;11,&#;&#;() Mamiya's younger brother Kō is captured by the Fang Clan while collecting strawberries for Mamiya's birthday cake. After he is publicly executed outside the village gates, Kenshiro and Rei set out separately to punish those responsible. They meet a group of Fang Clan members and after they kill them all, Rei reveals that he is searching for the Man with the Seven Scars, whom he believes killed his family and abducted his sister Airi.26"Tremble & Die! - Villains of Night Fog Valley! / Tremble as You Sleep, Villains in the Valley of Night Fog!!"
Transcription: "Furuete nemure! Yogiri no tani no akutōdomo!!" (Japanese: 震えて眠れ! 夜霧の谷の悪党ども!!)April&#;18,&#;&#;() Boss Fang, the leader of the Fang Clan, swears revenge against the killers of his men. Gibara seeks revenge for his slain brother Kemada while Boss Fang orders his right-hand man Gojiba to find information on Kenshiro and Rei's families. Meanwhile, Ken, Rei and Mamiya venture into Night Fog Valley in order to confront the Fangs in their hideout. After he learns about Rei's sister Airi, Boss Fang abducts her from another group of bandits.27"Only Villains Can Smile! - How I Hate This Age! / Only the Evil Smile! I Can't Stand This Age!!"
Transcription: "Akutō dake ga waratte iru! Konna jidai ga ki ni iranē!!" (Japanese: 悪党だけが笑っている! こんな時代が気にいらねえ!!)April&#;25,&#;&#;() Gojiba leads the Fang Clan on a raid to another village and abduct the young people, but their clan beast, Madara, goes wild and has to be subdued. Back at Boss Fang's lair, the hostages are sacrificed to serve the dead clan members in their next life. Kenshiro, Rei and Mamiya arrive and are challenged by Madara, but Ken defeats him. Boss Fang then reveals that he has Airi, Rei's long-lost sister captive, but Airi doesn't recognize him until he gives her the wedding veil he has carried with him for years.28"Rei, I'll Wipe Your Tears Away with My Fists! / Rei! I'll Stop Your Tears with My Fist!!"
Transcription: "Rei! Omae no namida wa ore no kobushi de ukete yaru!!" (Japanese: レイ! お前の涙は俺の拳で受けてやる!!)May&#;2,&#;&#;() Mamiya pretends to be Kenshiro's fiancée and allows herself to be captured by Boss Fang under the condition that he releases Airi. However, Boss Fang does not keep his side of the bargain and forces Ken and Rei to fight each other to the death for the safety of the women. Although they appear to kill each other, they both survive and prepare to challenge Boss Fang.29"It's Too Late to Beg for Mercy! - To Hell with You, Boss Fang! / It's Too Late to Beg for Mercy! Go to Hell, Boss Fang!"
Transcription: "Inochigoi wa ososugiru! Jigoku e ochiro Kiba Daiō!!" (Japanese: 命ごいは遅すぎる! 地獄へ落ちろ牙大王!!)May&#;16,&#;&#;() After Kenshiro and Rei rescue the two women, Boss Fang sets off a series of explosions, separating them and threatening to kill the women. However, Ken and Rei defeat the Fang Clan and rescue the women. After returning to Mamiya's village, Ken restores Airi's eyesight and she reveals that the man who kidnapped her wore a metal helmet. Elsewhere, a vicious gang leader with seven scars on his chest is terrorizing a village, claiming to be Kenshiro.30"Destiny Draws Near! - Jagi, Who Are You? / Destiny Looms Near! Who Are You, Jagi?!"
Transcription: "Shukumei wa shinobiyoru! Jagi omae wa nanimono!!" (Japanese: 宿命はしのびよる! ジャギお前は何者!!)May&#;30,&#;&#;() Kenshiro suspects that the man with the helmet is one of his Hokuto Shinken brothers and leaves the village to find him. Ken then learns that Jagi, a former brother-in-training, is trying to tarnish his reputation. In a flashback, Ken and Jagi are shown competing to be the Hokuto Shinken successor. Ken tracks Jagi down to the village where he is committing numerous heinous acts and prepares to confront him.31"The Hellish Iron Mask! - He Who Terrorizes in the Name of the North Star!! / The Iron Mask of Hell! The Fiend Who Calls Himself North Star!!"
Transcription: "Jigoku no tekkamen! Hokuto o nanoru kyōaku naru mono yo!!" (Japanese: 地獄の鉄仮面! 北斗を名のる凶悪なる者よ!!)June&#;6,&#;&#;() Jagi separates a pair of young brothers from each other as a punishment. The younger brother, Aki, is chained to a giant rock and forced to walk into the desert, while the elder one, Mako, is programmed by a Hokuto Shinken technique to kill Kenshiro. Ken comes across Aki and takes him back home, where he frees Mako from Jagi's control. Ken then heads for Jagi's headquarters, where Jagi has just killed one of his own men for seeing his disfigured face.32"The Four Linked Fists of Rage! - Jagi! I'll Wait for You in Hell!!! / Four Linked Punches of Fury! Wait for Me in Hell, Jagi!!"
Transcription: "Doken yonrendan! Jagi jigoku de matte iro!!" (Japanese: 怒拳四連弾! ジャギ地獄で待っていろ!!)June&#;13,&#;&#;() Kenshiro comes face to face with Jagi in his hideout, who reveals that he's been trying to tarnish Kenshiro's reputation by committing heinous crime while pretending to be him, in retaliation for an earlier altercation between the two which resulted in the disfigurement of Jagi's face. In combat, Jagi tries all sorts of underhanded tricks to gain leverage against Kenshiro, but Kenshiro overcomes all of them. During the midst of battle, Jagi reveals that he was the one who convinced Kenshiro's former friend Shin to betray him and steal Yuria away. Angry at this revelation, Kenshiro unleashes an ultimate technique which puts an to Jagi's once and for all.33"This Is the Village of Miracles! - A Fallen Angel Has Descended!! / This Is the Village of Miracles! A Fallen Angel Has Arrived!!"
Transcription: "Koko ga kiseki no mura! Datenshi wa maiorita!!" (Japanese: ここが奇跡の村! 堕天使は舞い降りた!!)June&#;27,&#;&#;() Although Jagi is gone now, Kenshiro continues his journey, having learned that his other two brothers who trained in the ways of Hokuto Shinken, have also survived the apocalypse. He hears rumors that one of them, Toki, a once-benevolent healer who sought to use Hokuto Shinken as a healing art, is now using his skills to experiment on people and create monsters in the Village of Miracles. On his way, he is attacked by three beast-men whom he defeats, the last telling him that it was Toki who made him that way. Meanwhile, Lin leaves the village to find Ken and becomes lost in a sandstorm. Bat, Rei and Mamiya leave to search for her.34"Toki! - Are You an Angel or a Devil?! / Toki! Are You Angel or Devil?!"
Transcription: "Toki yo! Omae wa tenshi na no ka akuma na no ka!!" (Japanese: トキよ! お前は天使なのか悪魔なのか!!)July&#;4,&#;&#;() Kenshiro confronts a group of people-hunters who were physically modified through pressure point experiments conducted on them by Toki. He defeats several groups and continues on his way with Mr. Hobb, a little old man and leader of a group of hunters. Meanwhile, as Bat, Rei and Mamiya leave to search for Lin, she is found by a group of nomads and begins travelling with them.35"Fiend! - Toki, Your Heart Is Rotten to the Core!! / Evil One! Toki, Your Heart Has Been Corrupted!!"
Transcription: "Jaaku naru mono yo! Toki omae no kokoro wa kusatte iru!!" (Japanese: 邪悪なる者よ! トキ•お前の心は腐っている!!)July&#;11,&#;&#;() One of the nomad children falls ill and they decide to take him to the Village of Miracles to be cured, and Lin goes with them. They meet Toki, who, although he saves the boy, plans to use his parents for his experiments. Kenshiro reaches the Village of Miracles and confronts Toki. However, Ken is unconvinced that his adversary is the real Toki until he reveals the scar on his back - a scar Toki received while rescuing a young Ken in the past.36"I Have No Past To Look Back On! - Just My Hatred for Evil That Will Destroy Toki! / There Is No Looking Back! Only Hating Evil, and Striking Toki Down!!"
Transcription: "Furikaeru kako wa nai! Tada aku o nikumi Toki o utsu!!" (Japanese: ふりかえる過去はない! ただ悪を憎みトキを撃つ!!)July&#;18,&#;&#;() Kenshiro attacks Toki, who is surprised by his speed and power, but still manages to immobilize Ken. Fortunately, Rei and Mamiya arrive to help Ken, revealing that "the man Kenshiro is confronting is not the real Toki, but an impostor named Amiba, a jealous rival who sought to destroy Toki's reputation. Amiba gloats that he is a genius and has imprisoned Toki, but Ken defeats him with a Hokuto Shinken technique that forces him to walk off the roof of his fortress. Before he dies, Amiba reveals that he was following orders from a man known as "Ken-Oh".37"Instead, I Shall Reject Love! For I Bear the Cursed Star of Death!!"
Transcription: "Aete ai o kobamu! Shi o yobu kyōsei o seou ga yue ni!!" (Japanese: あえて愛を拒む! 死を呼ぶ凶星を背負うがゆえに•!!)July&#;25,&#;&#;() Kenshiro tells the others about the sacrifice Toki made to save him and Yuria and why he must find him. Mamiya seeks clues to the real Toki's whereabouts and learns that he is imprisoned at the Dungeon of Cassandra, the City of Wailing Demons. Ken sets off, followed by Mamiya. Meanwhile, Uighur, the Warden of Cassandra, learns of Ken's approach.38"Crimson Fist of Lotus Mountain! A Tragic Woman Born of the Times!!"
Transcription: "Ranzan Kurenaiken! Jidai wa kanashii onna o unda!!" (Japanese: 蘭山紅拳! 時代は悲しい女を生んだ!!)August&#;1,&#;&#;() Uighur, the Warden of Cassandra, adds to Ken-Oh's martial arts collection by imprisoning a man with a secret scroll and his family. Meanwhile, Kenshiro's group are attacked by the Cassandra Assault Squad on their approach. Uighur then blackmails a female prisoner named Bella, the successor of the Ranzan Kurenaiken (Crimson Orchid Mountain Fist) style, to kill Ken, under the watchful gaze of Targel. Ken defeats Bella but spares her life, causing Targel to kill her mother as punishment for her failure. Bella challenges Targel, but she is not match against his Kokushō Jūjiken (Black Palm Cross Fist) style. Ken and his companions double back to avenge Bella, killing the guards and Targel. News of Targel's defeat reaches Cassandra and Uighur.39"A Wicked Legacy! The Gates to Cassandra Open Now!"
Transcription: "Kyōaku no Densetsu! Kasandora no mon ga ima hirakareru!!" (Japanese: 凶悪の伝説! カサンドラの門がいま開かれる!!)August&#;8,&#;&#;() Raiga and Fuga, the twin giant successors of the Nishin Fūraiken (Dual Gods of Wind and Thunder Fist) style, are the gatekeepers of Cassandra. After years of destroying anyone trying to enter without permission, they decide to quit, but the merciless warden Uighur forces them to continue. Beaten by Kenshiro, they decide to join him to free Cassandra from the yoke of Uighur even at the cost of the life of their brother-at-arms, Mitsu. They break open the giant doors of Cassandra, and Ken finally faces the giant warden, Uighur.40"Villains Need No Graves! This Is the Hellish Cassandra!!"
Transcription: "Akudōdomo ni bohyō wa iranu! Koko wa jigoku no Kasandora!!" (Japanese: 悪党どもに墓標はいらぬ! ここは地獄のカサンドラ!!)August&#;15,&#;&#;() Kenshiro challenges Uighur, the Warden of Cassandra, in the prison's courtyard. Uighur attacks Ken with his Taizan-ryū Sōjōben (Mount Tai Twin Streak Whips) style, but Ken ties them in knots. Uighur then immobilizes Ken with his Taizan-ryū Senjōben (Mount Tai Thousand Streak Whips) attack and knocks him into the graveyard. Apparently beaten, Ken recovers and defeats Uighur, knocking him into the grave prepared for Ken. With Uighur dead, Cassandra, the City of Wailing Demons, falls silent.41"The North Star's 2,Year Tragedy! I Can Hear the Fist King's Footsteps!!"
Transcription: "Hokuto nisennen no higeki! Ken-Ō no ashioto ga kikoeru!!" (Japanese: 北斗二千年の悲劇! 拳王の足音が聞こえる!!)August&#;22,&#;&#;() While awaiting Kenshiro's return, Bat and Lin reminisce about their adventures with Ken and the people they met up until this point. Meanwhile, Ken-Oh's royal guards arrive at Cassandra to regain control of the prison.42"A Century's End with No Tomorrow! I've Been Waiting for You, Ken!!"
Transcription: "Asu naki seikimatsu! Ken omae o matte ita!!" (Japanese: 明日なき世紀末! ケンおまえを待っていた!!)September&#;5,&#;&#;() With Raiga and Fuga supporting Kenshiro, whom they call the saviour, the prisoners join the revolt, but Ken-Oh's royal guards arrive to restore order. Ken defies them, and this time the prisoners and guards attack the royal guards while Ken and his allies fight their way into Cassandra to find Toki. Raiga and Fuga become trapped by royal guards and are then confronted by their Nishin Fūraiken master, Sohjin. They declare that it is their destiny to fight their master, and they manage to kill him. Ken, Rei and Mamiya go to Toki's cell and encounter the royal guards Zarqa and Kashim. After killing them both, they eventually reach Toki.43"Cassandra Collapses! The North Star's Mythology Is Painted Anew!!"
Transcription: "Kasandora hōkai! Hokuto no shinwa wa nurikaerareta!!" (Japanese: カサンドラ崩壊! 北斗の神話はぬりかえられた!!)September&#;12,&#;&#;() Kenshiro finally finds Toki, waiting for him at the top of the tower, but he is suffering from terminal radiation sickness due to having made a great sacrifice to save Ken and Yuria during the nuclear war. As they leave, the tower begins to collapse and they are attacked by Ken-Oh's suicide squad. Raiga and Fuga encounter Bulg, leader of Ken-Oh's suicide squad, and sacrifice their lives to allow Ken and his companions to escape before the tower collapses. Toki reveals that Ken-Oh is none other than the eldest of the four Hokuto Brothers, Raoh. As the group prepare to leave, their way is blocked by Bulg and the remainder of the suicide squad, but they are no match for Ken and the angry inmates of the prison.44"The Death Omen Star Shines! Fist King, Do You Control Even Death?!"
Transcription: "Shichōsei kagayaku! Ken-Ō omae wa shi o mo tsukasadoru no ka!!" (Japanese: 死兆星輝く! 拳王お前は死をもつかさどるのか!!)September&#;19,&#;&#;() As Kenshiro and Rei travel together, Ken recalls his time competing for the Hokuto succession with Raoh. They come across a village devastated by Raoh's Assault Squad and learn they are headed for Mamiya's village, so Rei goes back to protect Airi and Lin. Toki reveals more about Ken's past to Mamiya. After she leaves, she is cornered by Raoh's reconnaissance squad, but is saved by Ken. Meanwhile, Raoh's invading army has started attacking Mamiya's village.45"Those Who Fear the Reaper! Listen to the Voice of Lin's Fiery Heart!"
Transcription: "Shinigami ni obieru mono yo! Lin no atsuki kokoro no sakebi o kike!!" (Japanese: 死神におびえる者よ! リンの熱き心の叫びを聞け!!)September&#;26,&#;&#;() Raoh's invading army continues its attack on Mamiya's village, but Airi and Lin are saved from capture. Meanwhile, Kenshiro, Toki and Mamiya are attacked by Raoh's mobile bike squadron. After Ken defeats the squadron, they find a trail of huge hoof prints left by Raoh's horse, Kokuoh. On his way to the village, Rei finds Bat, who tells him of the attack on the village. Meanwhile, the invading army forces the villagers to swear allegiance to Ken-Oh by being branded, or killed if they refuse. However, Lin is captured while hiding Airi and defies them, but is saved by the arrival of Rei before she can be sacrificed.46"Voices from Hell! Rei, Did You See the Death Omen Star?"
Transcription: "Jigoku kara no yobigoe! Rei omae wa Shichōsei o mitaka!!" (Japanese: 地獄からの呼び声! レイお前は死兆星を見たか!!)October&#;10,&#;&#;() Rei fights the Assault Squad and confronts the leader of the invading army. Meanwhile, Kenshiro and Mamiya stop at a bar so that Toki can rest, but the inhabitants are members of Raoh's special forces. After defeating them, Ken goes on alone to catch up with Raoh. Back in the village, the Assault Squad try to capture Airi, but spurred on by Lin's courage, Airi gains the strength to fight for herself again. Rei goes on to defeat the invading leader, only to come face-to-face with none other than Raoh himself.47"The Nanto Dance of Death! I'll Give My Life for the Sake of Love!!"
Transcription: "Nanto Suichōken shi no mai! Ai no tame ore no inochi kurete yarō!!" (Japanese: 南斗水鳥拳死の舞い! 愛のためオレの命くれてやろう!!)October&#;17,&#;&#;() Rei challenges Raoh, but he proves to be no match and is mortally wounded. Kenshiro, unable to save Rei, challenges Raoh, who initially refuses to fight him, but they engage in a titanic battle, creating a tornado with their conflicting auras. However, their battle is interrupted when Rei fires an arrow at Raoh. Raoh then hits Rei's pressure point Shinkesshu and declares that Rei now only has three days to live. Meanwhile, Ken is weakened by a severe blow to his chest.48"An Explosion of Secret Techniques! BEYOND HATRED IS THE FATE FOR THE BROTHERS OF THE NORTH STAR."
Transcription: "Ōgi bakuretsu! Hokuto nikyōdai no shukumei wa nikushimi o mo koeta!!" (Japanese: 奥義爆裂! 北斗二兄弟の宿命は憎しみをも越えた!!)October&#;24,&#;&#;() Raoh tries to defeat Kenshiro before Toki arrives, but Toki arrives at the village with Mamiya. He intercedes in Ken and Raoh's fight, revealing that Raoh was responsible for the death of their frail master and adoptive father, Ryuken. Believing that Ken is not ready to fight Raoh, he paralyzes Ken and challenges Raoh himself, advising Ken to learn from his technique of avoiding and deflecting direct attacks. However, Raoh pins their feet to the ground with a short trident.49"The Greatest Battle in History, Raoh vs. Ken! YOU'RE THE ONE TO DIE!!"
Transcription: "Shijō saikyō no tatakai Raō vs. Ken! Shinu no wa kisama da!!" (Japanese: 史上最強の戦い ラオウVSケン! 死ぬのはきさまだ!!)October&#;31,&#;&#;() Raoh uses his superior strength and power to overpower the ailing Toki at close range. Mamiya goes to intervene, but Rei stops her, saying that it will end in her death, and that he loves her. She fires a crossbow arrow at Raoh, but Kenshiro manages to break free from Toki's paralysis and intercepts the arrow when it's returned by Raoh. Ken and Raoh now fight, with Raoh using techniques stolen from masters he imprisoned in Cassandra. They continue the fight to the point where they're both too wounded to continue and Toki separates them, the battle ending in a stalemate. Raoh's army desert him and he rides off on his black stallion Kokuoh.50"72 Hours To Live! The Death Omen Star Drags Rei In!!"
Transcription: "Shi no senkoku 72 jikan! Shichōsei ga Rei o hikizuru!!" (Japanese: 死の宣告72時間! 死兆星がレイを引きずる!!)November&#;7,&#;&#;() As a result of his injury, Rei is left with only three days to live, and symptoms of disfigurement are starting to show. Mamiya ventures into Medicine City by herself to search for a medicine to ease Rei's pain. However, Galf, the ruthless, dog-loving Canine Master, rules the city. Mamiya finds the medicine store, but is captured by Galf. However, Kenshiro and Rei arrive to rescue her.51"Fate Without Tomorrow! And Yet, a Woman Believes in Love!!"
Transcription: "Asu naki sadame! Sore de mo onna wa ai o shinjiru!!" (Japanese: 明日なき運命! それでも女は愛を信じる!!)November&#;14,&#;&#;() Kenshiro and Rei rescue Mamiya from Galf, but when she later tries to find the right medicine in the warehouse, she encounters Zorige, who throws balls of acid. Rei goes to her aid and deals with Zorige, while Ken disposes of Galf. Later, Rei discovers a "UD" mark tattooed behind Mamiya's shoulder, the mark of Yuda, the self-described lover of strength and beauty.52"Yuda of the South Star Six Sacred Fists! I'm the Most Beautiful!!"
Transcription: "Nanto Rokuseiken Yuda! Ore wa dare yori mo utsukushii!!" (Japanese: 南斗六聖拳ユダ! 俺は誰よりも美しい!!)November&#;21,&#;&#;() Yuda learns of Raoh's battle with Kenshiro and calculates what opportunities may present themselves for him. Ken and Rei learn from an elder that Mamiya was once kidnapped by Yuda, who also murdered her parents. Rei reveals that Yuda is in fact one of the Six Sacred Fists of Nanto, along with Rei and the deceased Shin. Ken and Rei go to Yuda's castle to confront him, but only find his vice-Commander, Dagar. Under pressure, Dagar says that Yuda has gone to the city of Blue Town.53"The Death Omen Star Looms! Rei! How Cruel Time Passes By!!"
Transcription: "Shichōsei semaru!! Rei! Ten wa zankoku ni toki o kizamu!" (Japanese: 死兆星迫る!! レイ! 天は残酷に時を刻む!)November&#;28,&#;&#;() Dagar suffers in agony from the injuries inflicted on him by Kenshiro while Ken and Rei approach Blue Town. They are attacked by a young group of rebels, but their leader, Nova, asks for assistance in rescuing their female friends and family from Yuda. They free the women, but find that the "Yuda" at Blue Town is a decoy. The real Yuda is revealed to have been hiding in his castle all along, and he sacrifices Dagar to implement his deception.54"Beloved Mamiya! The Death Omen Star Lurks Behind the Sparkle in Your Eyes!"
Transcription: "Aisuru Mamiya! Sono hitomi no kagayaki ni Shichōsei ga hisomu!!" (Japanese: 愛するマミヤ! その瞳の輝きに死兆星がひそむ!!)December&#;5,&#;&#;() Kenshiro and Rei return to Mamiya's village, with Rei on the verge of death. Rei sees the Death Omen Star adjacent to the Big Dipperconstellation of seven stars becoming brighter. To exact revenge against Rei, Yuda orders his agent Komak to lead a raid and abduct Mamiya. Meanwhile, Rei accepts Toki's offer to push a pressure point on his body that will increase his strength and extend his lifespan for another day, but at the expense of great pain. Yuda's troops attack the village and the giant Goyan keeps Ken engaged while Mamiya is taken captive. However, Rei emerges even stronger than before and rescues her, although Mamiya reveals that she can also see the Death Omen Star.55"Rei, Are You on Your Way to Death? A Man Is Beautiful than Ever!!"
Transcription: "Shiniyuku no ka Rei! Ima otoko wa koko made utsukushii!!" (Japanese: 死に行くのかレイ! 今•男はここまで美しい!!)December&#;12,&#;&#;() Yuda and his gang arrive at the village and again take Mamiya captive to force Rei into a match with him. Yuda reveals that he has harbored resentment towards Rei ever since they trained together, due to the fact that Rei's graceful Nanto Suichōken was more beautiful than Yuda's own Nanto Kōkakuken (South Star Crimson Crane Fist) style. Losing the fight, Yuda signals his men to destroy a nearby dam and flood the village, turning the ground beneath them to mud.56"Beautiful Warriors, Rei vs. Yuda! A Man's Passage Needs No Tears!"
Transcription: "Utsukushiki kenshi Rei tai Yuda! Otoko no hanamichi ni namida wa iranu!!" (Japanese: 美しき拳士レイVSユダ! 男の花道に涙はいらぬ!!)December&#;19,&#;&#;() With Rei and Yuda's lower bodies stuck in mud and swirling water, Yuda has a slight advantage because of his upper-body style. Meanwhile, Kenshiro attacks Komak and the men who destroyed the dam, and stops the flow of water. Back in the village, as the water level drops, Rei overcomes and mortally wounds Yuda with his ultimate technique. Yuda accepts his defeat and recognizes Rei as a stronger and more beautiful man. Yuda dies in Rei's arms, but Rei does not have much more time left to live.57"End of Part Two: Farewell, Rei! Heroic Legend Will Be Told Throughout the Ages!"
Transcription: "Saraba Rei! Jidai wa yūsha no densetsu o kataritsugu!!" (Japanese: さらばレイ! 時代は勇者の伝説を語り継ぐ!!)December&#;26,&#;&#;() In the last few moments of his life, Rei says goodbye to Mamiya and seeks seclusion in a cabin away from his sister and friends. He reminisces over his adventures with Kenshiro and his companions whilst awaiting death with dignity. He dies alone, screaming in agony. After Rei's death, Ken sets fire to the cabin with Rei's body still inside, cremating him and swearing to keep his legend alive.