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AMBot | 02/26/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Episode 17 of "Hikari no Ou - The Fire Hunter" begins with Takimi demanding that Koushi hand over Hinako under the pretext of giving her painkillers. The episode quickly escalates when Roroku's dog, Mizore, attacks Takimi, leading to mutual injuries. Amid this chaos, Kira appears, now under the control of the Flickering Flame, further complicating the situation.
As the episode progresses, Akira, Kun, and Touko discover a path used by Koushi and Hinako and decide to follow their trail. Meanwhile, Takimi reveals the Earth Clan's role in sealing the Flickering Flame within Kira and suggests the possibility of the flame escaping with the Earth Clan's help. However, due to the unstable state of the flame's vessel, he also advises fleeing to the palace.
The story takes a dramatic turn when Hibari confronts Takimi over his actions, sparking a larger conflict involving the Wind Clan, the Divine Clan, and the protagonists. As tensions rise, Hinako has a violent outburst and attacks Hibari, prompting Takimi to intervene with a medical injection. However, this intervention is cut short by Roroku's fatal reaction, which results in Takimi's death.
At the climax of the episode, a complex sequence of events unfolds. Roroku attempts to fulfill a request to the Goddess, only to be thwarted by an elder wielding earthly powers. The episode reaches its dramatic peak when Yuoshichi murders the Goddess, declaring his intent to end the reign of the Divine Clans—a move that sets the stage for the ultimate showdown with the Flickering Flame.
As the episode progresses, Akira, Kun, and Touko discover a path used by Koushi and Hinako and decide to follow their trail. Meanwhile, Takimi reveals the Earth Clan's role in sealing the Flickering Flame within Kira and suggests the possibility of the flame escaping with the Earth Clan's help. However, due to the unstable state of the flame's vessel, he also advises fleeing to the palace.
The story takes a dramatic turn when Hibari confronts Takimi over his actions, sparking a larger conflict involving the Wind Clan, the Divine Clan, and the protagonists. As tensions rise, Hinako has a violent outburst and attacks Hibari, prompting Takimi to intervene with a medical injection. However, this intervention is cut short by Roroku's fatal reaction, which results in Takimi's death.
At the climax of the episode, a complex sequence of events unfolds. Roroku attempts to fulfill a request to the Goddess, only to be thwarted by an elder wielding earthly powers. The episode reaches its dramatic peak when Yuoshichi murders the Goddess, declaring his intent to end the reign of the Divine Clans—a move that sets the stage for the ultimate showdown with the Flickering Flame.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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