Episode Title:
Seiya
Episode Description:
After a brief battle, Xiang Yu quickly overpowers Toya but spares his life, revealing that he and Seiya used to be friends, and that Seiya was also a Returner and fellow founder of the Forest of the Greats. Xiang Yu then shows his past with Seiya to Toya. Many years ago, Seiya became a Returner and inherited the talent of Leonardo da Vinci, allowing him to learn and master other talents. Initially, he just wanted to be a big brother Toya would be proud of, but Xiang Yu jokingly suggested he should try and achieve world peace, which Seiya agreed to. Seiya, Xiang Yu, Neumann, Ein, and Picasso ended up being the founding members of the Forest of the Greats, and Xiang Yu also arranged to have his Sinner followers join as well. However, Toya was attacked and nearly killed by a Sinner, causing Seiya to declare all Sinners must be eliminated. Xiang Yu dared Seiya to kill him first since he was a Sinner, and became enraged when Seiya hesitated, exposing his hypocrisy. Xiang Yu mortally wounded Seiya, who teleported them both to safety before the other Greats could intervene. Seiya apologized to Xiang Yu before dying, with the latter realizing Seiya was manipulated by Neumann. Back in the present, Toya's view of Seiya has completely changed, and he thanks Xiang Yu for showing him the memory. Xiang Yu then explains that he plans to allow all Sinners to be eliminated, including himself, and warns Toya to watch out for Neumann. Caesar then arrives with a wounded Jubei, chased by an enraged Haito who has awakened her full power.
