Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Part 2 Episode 9: The Seven Misaki

The episode opens with ominous shots of a city and then an old school, ivy-clad and shrouded in grey. Students, including Hiroshi, Katsumi, and Kyoko, are seen leaving, but Miki is notably absent. Their teacher, Ritsuko sensei, remarks on the approaching storm and wonders why Miki is still at school, mentioning she saw her near the gate. The children are frustrated, believing Miki has deliberately vanished.

The storm begins in earnest as the three students walk home, complaining about Miki. Suddenly, a shadowy, robed figure emerges from the foliage, revealing itself to be one of the Seven Misaki, a terrifying zombie-like entity. More Misaki follow, walking purposefully through the dark. A red sports car speeds through the rain, but slows as the Misaki are seen standing by the roadside, their skull-like faces illuminated by the car's headlights.

Inside the school, Ritsuko sensei hands the keys to Nube, her thoughts betraying a nervous affection for her colleague. She tries to maintain her composure, bidding him farewell with a hint of flirtation. This is immediately shattered when Nube's trousers unexpectedly fall, revealing skull-patterned boxer shorts. Ritsuko sensei screams in embarrassment, and a brief, stylized flashback reminds us of Nube's past heroics involving her. Her flustered exit leaves Nube looking thoughtful, perhaps even a bit sad.

Hiroshi is oblivious, happily kicking a soccer ball until the heavy rain begins. He curses the sudden downpour and rushes for cover. Meanwhile, Miki is discovered by Hiroshi hiding in a storage room, still playing her game. The news reports a powerful typhoon, trapping them at school. Nube appears, initially scolding them for not going home, but ultimately resignedly agrees to take them home himself once the rain subsides, promising to contact their parents.

As Nube scolds Miki for joking about a 'lucky taxi,' a red sports car violently crashes through the school gate, sending water splashing everywhere. Nube, Hiroshi, and Miki are shocked by the sudden, dramatic entry. From the heavily damaged car emerge Kirato and Chiyo, two disheveled and terrified adults. They desperately beg Nube to hide them, claiming they are being chased by 'monsters.' Nube's expression turns serious at the mention of the word.

A close-up of Nube's ornate staff precedes the appearance of the Seven Misaki at the school entrance, their heavy steps announcing their arrival. Nube's eyes widen in recognition and concern. He identifies them, explaining their origin as seven evil mountain monks who became vengeful, bound spirits after death. A quick, ominous flashback shows their silhouettes, their eyes glowing red against a dramatic sky. Nube confirms their immense power, born from intertwined grudges.

Kirato asks how Nube knows so much, and Hiroshi and Miki proudly explain his role as a spiritual teacher. Miki, ever confident, initially sees the current number of Misaki as 'lucky,' a miscalculation Nube quickly corrects. He explains the chilling rule: the Seven Misaki must always be seven, and if any are missing, they will kill humans to replace them. The horror dawns on Hiroshi and Miki as they realize two Misaki are missing, meaning two of them are targeted. Kirato and Chiyo exchange nervous glances, their fear hinting at a deeper connection to the missing members.

As the Misaki's steps grow louder, Nube decisively pulls Hiroshi and Miki behind him, a protective barrier against the unseen threat. He urgently instructs them to take Kirato and Chiyo to a classroom, promising to create a spiritual barrier to buy them time before following. Looking out the window, Miki observes the Misaki are swarming around the crashed car, their focus disturbingly clear. Nube bursts into the classroom, his face set with fierce determination, ready to face the impending danger.