The Oyabun attempts to have the captured Justice Machine join him without success. After he leaves, Challenger escapes and aids the others. Meanwhile, Demon --who owes the Oyabun a debt of honor-- has been found wanting and offers the Oyabun a token of his atonement: the first finger of his left hand. Maxinor appears and is cut down by his son Robert, now talking through a mechanical device but obeying only the Oyabun's orders. As Blazer and Robert fight, she goes into labor.
Characters: The Justice Machine [Challenger; Diviner; Demon; Titan; Talisman; Blazer]; Garrison Larson; the Oyabun; Yasuhiro; Lt. Duvat; Maxinor; Youthquake [Robert Maxinor]
Script: Tony Isabella
Pencils: Mike Gustovich
Inks: Mike Gustovich
Letters: Mike Gustovich