Cut to Osaka, in the late 1980s/early 1990s, and Amano Jyaku's quest for the "Chōjin" has taken him to Myojin University. It is here that he, Megumi and Kuroko encounter Tatsuo Nagumo and Akemi Ito. From the outset, Amano believes Ozaki to be the "Chōjin". However, it transpires that Ozaki merely had some of the "Chōjin"'s power and Amano soon realises that Nagumo is his prime suspect. From here on Amano becomes the unofficial protector of the "Chōjin" and becomes the defender of all that is right and moral - or so he thinks...