Episode Title:
Declaration of War
Episode Description:
The captured Returner tells Kitazuka he achieved his objective in making the JSDF Black Ops aware of the existence of Returners and takes his leave, fending off their attacks. Meanwhile, the "King of Returners" contacts the Forest of the Greats, declaring war on them for trying to suppress evil talents when all talent should be free. Neumann explains the King of Returners is actually Xiang Yu, a former founder of the Forest of the Greats who is currently the most powerful Returner that now leads the Sinners. She further explains the Sinners plan to recreate every historical disaster all at once. With Xiang Yu having exposed himself, Neumann orders the Forest of the Greats to mobilize to fight him and his Sinner army. The Greats have great success in the initial wave of the attack, easily defeating the Sinners they encounter. Toya is teamed up with Funasaka and Fabre and they easily take out their opponent. Upon learning Fabre's talent is invisibility, Toya begins thinking of a way to steal it while Neumann secretly tasks Funasaka with keeping an eye on Toya due to his suspicious behavior. Meanwhile, the Greats suffer their first loss when the Wright Brothers are killed by White Feather, which cuts off communications. Xiang Yu then orders his four of his Tiger Generals to attack. Funasaka hesitates when he loses contact with Neumann, forcing Toya to use his talent to save him. However, Funasaka recognizes Toya's talent as one belonging to a Sinner and accuses him of being a spy.
