Record of Ragnarok Season 1 Episode 9 Tyrant of the Ocean

As the ninth exciting episode of Record of Ragnarok season 1, "Tyrant of the Ocean" takes us on an intriguing adventure deep into the ocean as the gods and their representatives continue their epic battle against humanity.

In the previous episode, Thor emerged from his bout against Lu Bu as the victor. Now, the gods have chosen Valkyrie Hrist to take on the next human contender - Lubu's own loyal ally, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. Hrist, who was once a fierce warrior like the humans, is a newly appointed Valkyrie who has yet to participate in any previous battles. Therefore, the gods are counting on her to bring glory and honor to their cause.

But before the epic conflict between the two warriors could take place, the show takes a brief interlude to portray the ongoing battle between Leonardo da Vinci and Sasaki Kojiro. This fight initially took place in episode five, but it is revisited here as Leonardo takes advantage of his impressive intellect to overpower this historical samurai.

However, it soon becomes clear that the real clash is happening under the sea as the Tang emperor, Qin Shi Huang, prepares to face off against Valkyrie Hrist in a battle on the ocean floor. Qin Shi Huang has unleashed his powerful sea creatures to aid in his battle and the underwater terrain has impacted the fighting strategy for both parties. For instance, the warriors need to manage their air supply effectively, and the power of combat techniques increases and decreases under the effects of water. There are a plethora of complex challenges facing both fighters that make this episode particularly fascinating.

As the battle gets underway, we see Qin Shi Huang's impressive array of abilities. He controls the ocean's tides and manipulates water in astounding ways, as if it were all one part of his extensive arsenal. In contrast, Hrist relies on her powerful and ceremonial spear to try to gain the upper advantage in a contest where neither fighter can really use their full set of abilities. Qin Shi Huang even self-proclaims that he is the "tyrant of the ocean."

The fight scene is visually stunning and executed with precision. The combat relies heavily on their respective martial arts techniques, and both warriors' creativity is on full display as they face off in hostile underwater territory.

As the fight continues, we see both warriors coming close to their limits. This results in them executing riskier and more unusual maneuvers. Hrist's stoicism as a virtuous warrior impresses Qin Shi Huang, but he does not believe she has what it takes to defeat him.

Despite her formidable nature, Hrist remains the underdog, as Qin Shi Huang seems to have a giant advantage. Hrist realizes that her power is not enough in this battle and out of desperation, she pulls out a powerful trump card that puts an end to Qin Shi Huang's reign as the "tyrant of the ocean."

The final conflict between these warriors is sure to keep viewers glued to the screen, with a stunning conclusion that leads into the next episode promising even greater action. "Tyrant of the Ocean" is one of the highlights of Record of Ragnarok season 1, showcasing the clever use of martial arts, underwater combat, and impressive imagery that the show has become known for.