Using a smoke screen and a surprise attack, Ittoki manages to break Suzaku's ninja core. He collapses immediately after the fight, exhausted but victorious in his refusal to kill. Kousetsu’s Devotion
When cornered by Suzaku, Ittoki refuses to succumb to hatred. He argues that killing only perpetuates the "cycle of revenge" and states that he doesn't want Suzaku to become a murderer.
Students are divided into teams to participate in a high-risk simulation that tests their tactical skills.