In Episode 5, Shura struggles with her newfound freedom after breaking away from her predetermined fate. She reminisces about her time with Shiro Fujimoto, who took her in as a student and encouraged her to find her own purpose in life. The flashbacks highlight Shura's inner conflict and her difficulties in envisioning a new path.

Meanwhile, Rin and Yukio Okumura set out to rescue Shura from Hachirotaro's grasp. In battle, Rin unleashes his blue flames and uses attacks whose names he developed during his training with Shura. However, Hachirotaro's power poses a significant challenge, pushing Rin to his limits.

As the battle intensifies, Shura decides to reject Hachirotaro and his influence. She resolves to take control of her own life, which weakens the demon and gives Rin and Yukio the upper hand. Hachirotaro retreats, and Shura symbolically cuts her hair to signal a fresh start and reaffirm her will for self-determination.

After the fight, Shura expresses gratitude to Rin and Yukio for their support. However, Yukio is injured during the confrontation and must be hospitalized for recovery, where he will undergo a two-month rehabilitation period.