Crimson Fist of Lotus Mountain! A Tragic Woman Born of the Times! (蘭山紅拳! 時代は悲しい女を生んだ!!) is the thirty-eighth episode of the Hokuto no Ken anime.
Summary[]
While Kenshirō, Rei, and Mamiya journey toward the prison city of Cassandra to rescue Toki, Warden Uighur attempts to exploit Ken's refusal to harm women. He blackmails a martial artist named Bella, promising to return her mother and her style's sacred scroll if she defeats Kenshiro. However, Bella is moved by Ken’s kindness and cannot bring herself to strike. In retaliation, the villainous Targel executes Bella's mother, leading to a tragic confrontation where Bella is also killed. After Ken avenges her by slaying Targel, word reaches Uighur. Though the Warden is initially dismissive of Ken’s strength, he is shaken by an ominous report that for the first time since his imprisonment, Toki has begun to smile.
Characters in order of appearance[]
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