Hihi one of the Nura clan elders is killed while investigating an incident in Demon Cat Alley. Because of this Rikuo and the elders habe to put up with more bodyguards. Nurarihyon while walking around town comes into contact with Yura. Yura who is experiencing a crisis in confidence about her beliefs begins to open up to Nurarihyon. While they are having this conversation the yokai that killed Hihi. Yura thinking Nurarihyon is a simple old man leaps to his defense.