January 5, 2013
The Imperial Church comes in search of "Murasame" the demon blade that contains "life" which Shino possesses.
Shino and Sosuke are reunited safely with Hamaji at the Villa. Shino tells Sosuke that they were saved by Satomi Rio five years ago.
The demon appearing in the middle of town chasing after Shino wanting to eat him and the monks that hunt demons chasing after.
Due to the new moon, Sosuke sleeps for an abnormally long time while Murasame becomes strangely quiet.
Shino shows interest in a incedent that was reported in the newspaper.
The villagers have discovered the gold the monkey god gave Shino and has forced him and his friends to take them up the mountain.
On the train ride home Shino meets an old friend to the surprise of Sosuke.
A man that resembles Sosuke has been spotted in the Imperial Capital; this has Keno up in racing around the city to exact his revenge.
Murasame starts going crazy from blood loss after Shino is shot in the neck. Shino then reverts back to his supposed 18 year old self.
Kohaku returns to her abode, and seemingly "devours" her friend.
The Church is forcing Satomi to bring Shino before the Elders. To make matters worse, the man that looks like Sosuke shared with Shino some devastating secrets.