The Wolf Knows What the Ill Beast Thinks.Barnaby tells Kotetsu and Nathan about the Ouroboros syndicate who killed his parents, frustrated that he has lost another lead. Nathan theorizes that the mysterious flame-wielding NEXT is killing members of Ouroboros to keep them quiet. With Barnaby not answering his calls, Kotetsu is temporarily paired up with Karina to stop a hostage situation. Afterward, the heroes are asked to head into a crime syndicate's hideout at a church, but just as they are about to make their move, the mysterious NEXT attacks the hideout. As the other heroes unsuccessfully try to save as many criminals as they can, Barnaby pursues the NEXT, who identifies himself as "Lunatic", preaching his own type of justice.