Ep 5. The Battle Begins

Shinra, Arthur, and Iris are on their way to Asakusa to investigate the latest Infernal sighting when Shinra realizes that they're heading towards the Adolla Burst. Before they can turn back, they're ambushed by members of the White-Clad, led by Arrow, who have come to retrieve the young girl in their possession - Inca, a pyrokinetic who can predict where Infernals will occur.

A fierce battle begins between the Fire Force and the White-Clad, with Shinra and Arthur taking on Arrow's twin subordinates while Iris and Inca are caught in the crossfire. As the battle rages on, it becomes clear that Arrow is a formidable opponent, with her ability to manipulate sound waves giving her an edge in combat.

Despite the odds stacked against them, the Fire Force manages to hold their own, thanks in part to Arthur's flashy sword technique and Shinra's newfound ability to control his flames more accurately. However, they soon realize that Arrow's real target isn't the Adolla Burst or Inca, but Shinra himself - she wants him to join the White-Clad and fulfill their grand plans for the world.

As the battle reaches its climax, Shinra finds himself facing off against Arrow one-on-one, their flames clashing in a dazzling display of power. In the end, it's Shinra who emerges victorious, using his speed to outmaneuver Arrow's attacks and deliver a decisive blow. With their leader defeated, the rest of the White-Clad retreat, leaving the Fire Force to regroup and tend to their wounds.

The aftermath of the battle sees Shinra and his team realizing just how vast the conspiracy behind the Infernals really is, with the White-Clad and the Evangelist lurking in the shadows. Meanwhile, Inca's predictions have given them a valuable lead in their investigations, one that could bring them closer to the truth. As they steel themselves for the battles to come, the Fire Force knows that they must be prepared to face even greater threats in the future.