Maku was defeated in the rebellion and his body was placed behind a sealed door in Rinjū Hall. Rio breaks the seal and Mere obtains the to replace Maku's missing heart, allowing Rio to resurrect him. Maku expresses disgust with the changes that occurred while he was dead and overthrows Rio, resuming his role as leader and declaring a new Geki-Rin Rebellion. Maku refuses to teach Rio and goes to Jūgenkyō to kill him for insubordination. Maku becomes enraged by Rio's disrespect and the Kensei's criticisms, growing to giant form. He defeats Geki Fire and, with the Kenma, seals all seven Kensei into a boulder, from which Maku siphons their power. Maku faces the Gekirangers again to demonstrate his superiority, but SaiDain's Beast Power Bloom had empowered the team to surpass him and is defeated by SaiDaiGeki Fire. In the finale, his Rinki is transferred to Jyan, who uses it to merge both Geki Jūken and Rin Jūken styles and unify the two schools.