15 Premonition

"I think I told you before to always keep those who are precious to you close." -Nii to Dokugakuji

Premonition is the Episode 15 of Saiyuki Reload and a sequel story to Whisper of Darkness.

Synopsis
A mysterious bracelet that has powered up Kougaiji beyond belief. There was a bad feeling for the Sanzo party, a feeling that something will happen to Kougaiji. A power obtained in exchange for something. It is a double-edged sword, which brings with it danger.

Summary
Kougaiji has a serious look on his face and the Sanzo Party senses a terrible aura coming from the demon prince. They fight again, but with the speed and strength enhancements, Kougaiji beats Gojyo and Goku with ease. Sanzo's condition worsens and he passes out. Hakkai notices that the source of power comes from the bracelet. He fights with a purpose to take off the bracelet, but Kougaiji's power is still stronger. Meanwhile in Houtou Castle, Dokugakuji tells Yaone about Nii scheming up something and that he wants to go after Kougaiji. Yaone acknowledges the situation and even though Lirin is apparently called by Lady Gyokumen at that moment, Yaone tells Dokugakuji that he can leave Lirin to her.

After beating up the Sanzo Party, Kougaiji goes after Sanzo's sutra, but Sanzo stops him. By then, the Sanzo Party has came back to their feet, ready to fight again. They have been attacking Kougaiji one by one, but now they are teaming up and attacking Kougaiji continuously. Kougaiji starts to feel pain from the bracelet's side effect; that is when the bracelet is used for a longer period of time, it will give burden to the body. Kougaiji starts summoning a fiend with a chant, but the sting from the bracelet keeps disrupting him. Hakkai, Gojyo, and Goku attack him again and Goku's Nyoibo hits the bracelet.

Kougaiji feels extreme pain coursing through his body as the bracelet breaks into pieces. He fell down to the ground and Dokugakuji arrives. Dokugakuji held the now unconscious demon prince and noticed Sanzo's condition. After Hakkai tells him that Sanzo was poisoned, Dokugakuji gives Hakkai a poison antidote made by Yaone. Then, he apologizes for Kougaiji's behavior and goes back. Meanwhile in Houtou Castle, Yaone gets held by Nii and Hwang.

The Sanzo Party goes West again with Sanzo laying down on Jeep's backseat. He wakes up at a point, proving that Yaone's antidote works. The episode ends with Dokugakuji giving Kougaiji to Nii and Hwang's care, after being told that Yaone isn't around and persuaded by both Nii and Hwang.

To be continued in Footsteps

Urasai: Get up

 * Gojyo, Hakkai and Sanzo were trap in Goku's dream and they cannot go back if he doesn't wake up. Hakkai then forces him to wake up, until it had to go this time that he have to drew an open eyes on Goku to make him look like awake.