Soon after, he and Laila are greeted by a man named Shimei, who wants to take the sword. After a quick exchange of blows, Shimei explains the source of Taitou's power - the star Hagun, one of the most powerful Hokushin-Tenkun. When Shimei uses his own sword's power to cause Laila to stop breathing, Taitou becomes so angry he releases Hagun's power, draws Kenkaranpu and pins Shimei to the wall by throwing the Kenkaranpu through his stomach.
Soon after, he and Laila meet Shimei. He intends to take the sword. After a brief exchange of blows, Shimei reveals that Taitou's power originates from Hagun, one of the most potent Hokushin-Tenkun stars. When Shimei uses his own sword's strength to stop Laila's breathing, Taitou becomes enraged and releases Hagun's energy, drawing Kenkaranpu and pinning Shimei against a wall by throwing the Kenkaranpu through him.