Legoshi risks his life to find the Shishi-Gumi. A friend helps him channel and control his inner beast so that he can save Haru.

Legoshi is attacked by a powerful carnivore. As Louis earns the trust of the Shishi-Gumi, he loses his own health and peace of mind.

To grow stronger for his New Year's Day confrontation with Riz, Legoshi tries ingesting a moth larva and has an intense hallucination.