Thorny Path, Conclusion

Thorny Path, Conclusion is the eighth episode of Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta.

Summary
After the last crisis is averted, peace returns to Sakurashin. However, Enjin is still on the run and plans to enact revenge on the city. Akina and Hime are summoned by the senate to discuss the situation and are angered with their purpose to sacrifice the youkai in the city to stop Enjin's plans. Meanwhile, Zakuro, the first of Enjin's youkai hunters arrive at the city, leading to the events of Hoshi no Umi.