Ep 2. Episode 2

In Saiyuki Reload Blast season 1 episode 2, titled "Episode 2", our heroes continue on their journey to bring peace to the world. The episode starts off with the gang taking a short break but they get attacked by the unclean spirits. Sanzo and the others quickly take them down and continue to move forward towards their destination.

As they travel, they come across a village that seems to be in decline. The villagers are living in fear of a powerful monster that has been terrorizing them. The gang decides to investigate and upon arrival, they meet a young boy named Suika who pleads with them to defeat the monster. They soon meet the village's leader, Ryokuryu, who tells them that the monster is called the "Great Ape" and has been a source of trouble for the village for quite some time.

Sanzo and the others are hesitant to take on such a formidable foe but they agree to help the villagers. Goku is especially keen on taking on the Great Ape as he feels a sense of familiarity with the creature. The gang sets off into the mountains to find the monster and soon stumble upon its lair. They engage in a fierce battle with the beast but soon realize that it is much stronger than they anticipated.

As they struggle to defeat the Great Ape, they start to learn more about its past. They discover that the creature was once a human who was transformed into a monster after being consumed by darkness and hatred. This revelation shocks the gang, especially Goku, who can relate to the Great Ape's pain and isolation.

Despite the Great Ape's tragic backstory, Sanzo and the others know that they must defeat it in order to protect the village. With determination and teamwork, they eventually manage to overpower the beast and defeat it. The villagers are overjoyed with the gang's victory and they thank them for their bravery.

As they prepare to leave the village, Suika gives Goku a gift as a token of his appreciation. The gift turns out to be a crystal that reminds Goku of his time spent with the Great Ape. The episode ends with the gang continuing on their journey but with a newfound sense of understanding for the creatures they encounter along the way.

Overall, Saiyuki Reload Blast season 1 episode 2 is an action-packed episode that also delves into the emotional depths of the show's characters. It explores themes of identity, redemption, and the power of compassion in the face of darkness. The episode also sets up the show's overarching plot of the gang's journey towards finding the truth about the world and their own pasts. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this episode and its continuation of the show's epic saga.