Sanzo and the others show up to fight for an incapacitated Goku. Though they feel conflicted, Yaone and Dokugakuji?s loyalty helps Kougaiji overcome his brainwashing and take Lirin back from Ni. Goku keeps following Sanzo, until they get attacked by a bunch of bandits, who he fights off. Goku realises that Sanzo appeared when his heart called out for someone, and the company celebrate the one year anniversary of the start of their journey.