Asta is gravely injured in the battle against Mars and collapses. Despite his own injuries, something drives Mars onward, and he tries to finish off Asta.

Many years have passed. The surviving ninjas are in hiding, and Hachirou has disappeared. The Joujinshuu have yet to return, but can these days of relative peace last forever?

Although Stella's Elder, Hofs, disagreed to share the secret of Reversion, Lance hasn't given up. He tag-teams with Ana to figure out where the secret is hidden. However, with that and his painful memory from the past, Devi's more than worried for him.

Sayo Samonji is having nightmares, so his brothers want to plant lavender to help him sleep. And with all the new Sword Warriors arriving, the citadel is getting crowded, so it's Hakata to the rescue with his buried treasure!

An apostle enters the branch of Vanguard Association in North America to ressurect Gyze completely. Misaki appears as a member of the Defense Team to welcome Darkface, who wants to destroy the facility.

Sanji and Luffy meet finally - and while he is happy to feed Luffy to replenish his energy, Sanji's explanation of what actions he must take baffles Luffy! The crucial decision, to turn his back on his friends or his family, tears Sanji apart!

Sakura continues to face the hooded figure in her dreams. At school, everyone says they want to hear Akiho sing again after being charmed by her voice at their flower-viewing party, so they meet in the music room after classes are over.

The point of the sleepover at Hana’s apartment is supposed to be a study session to prepare for the girls’ upcoming semester finals, but Tamate is more interested in cooking a delicious dinner for them. The girls also enjoy playing a video game and taking a bath, rewards for studying hard. They cap off the enjoyable evening with bedtime ghost stories which results in a freaked-out Hana being unable to sleep.