Asakusa's army is marching towards the moon, and the moon's light shines through the darkness, illuminating the soldiers. The moon is the enemy of the empire, and as a result, the soldiers must wear the mask of the moon. The captain of the army, shinmon, tries to grab the torch, but it is too late. As the moon turns to fire, the captain is struck by a demon, and he is wounded. As a result of the battle, he is able to shield himself from the enemy's attack. He feels warm and safe, and says that he feels like he is a "witch" now that he is surrounded by the enemy. He tells the captain that he will cover himself, but that he cannot take on the entire army on his own. He says that some of the men are "pretty scary," and that they are "freakishly strong." The captain says that as of today, they have found all the pillars, and that the day is upon them.