Since Xena must be dead to fight Yodoshi, she allows a samurai and his warriors to kill her. Gabrielle learns that she can bring Xena back to life by burning her body and putting the ashes in a magic spring before sunset on the second day. Gabrielle fights the samurai for Xena’s body. She then builds a pyre and collects Xena’s ashes. Meanwhile, Xena’s spirit comes to a teahouse where other spirits that are against the evil Yodoshi dwell. Eventually Xena defeats Yodoshi and releases the many souls that he has held captive. But, in order for those souls to remain at peace, Xena must stay dead. Gabrielle realizes that she must sacrifice her friend for the greater good. But as she departs, Xena’s spirit promises to be with Gabrielle always.
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Guest Cast
Michelle Ang as Akemi
Marton Csokas as Borias
Mac Jeffery Ong as Kenji
Adrian Brown as Yodoshi
Yvonne Tan as Ayako
Shiori Terada as Miyuki
Venant Wong as Morimoto
Gary Young as Saburo
Travor Sai-Louie as Kao
Ric Chan as Master Swordsman
Gregor Mclennan as Captain
Kazuhiro Muroyama as Harukata
Production Crew
Story By Robert G. Tapert and R.J. Stewart
Teleplay By R.J. Stewart
Directed By Robert G. Tapert
Edited by Rob Field and Jode Fedele with additional editing by Tim Batt
Filming Information
Production Code: V1425
Filming dates: March 20, 2001 to March 30, 2001
Nielsen Rating: 3.9
Episode Disclaimer: Xena was permanently harmed in the making of this motion picture, but kept her spirits up.
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