EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 3's moral reckonings in 'Prayer Offer,' this fourth episode escalates the internal fractures that have been building since the Kōtetsujō's desperate departure, pushing the group's unity to a breaking point. At the one-third mark of the season, 'Flowing Blood' serves as a critical turning point—shifting focus from survival mechanics to the human cost of fear and prejudice. It directly sets the stage for Episode 5, 'Inescapable Darkness,' where the consequences of this internal strife collide with mounting external threats.