honestly episode 9 hit different in the best way, the Ju Fa and Tao Fa flashback got me way more emotional than i expected for two characters who spent the whole time trying to kill everyone. the teamwork to finally take down their Kishikai form was satisfying, Chobei finishing it off with that ritual water while actually showing sympathy was a nice touch, and Sagiri putting her sword down and apologizing to Gui Fa was such a quiet but powerful moment. not the most action heavy episode but probably the most emotionally rich one of the season so far. also whatever Rien is cooking with those butterflies has me nervous fr