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 are welcomed by a man named Shimei, who intends to seize the sword. After a swift exchange of blows, Shimei clarifies the origin of Taitou's strength - the star Hagun, one of the most potent Hokushin-Tenkun. When Shimei utilizes his own sword's power to halt Laila's breathing, Taitou becomes furious and unleashes Hagun's energy, pulls Kenkaranpu, and pins Shimei against a wall by hurling the Kenkaranpu through his stomach.