Ep 16. Millennium Swordsman

In D. Gray-Man season 1 episode 16, titled Millennium Swordsman, the supernatural battles continue as the exorcists, Allen and Lenalee, find themselves embroiled in a conflict with a powerful swordsman known as Tyki Mikk. Tyki belongs to the mysterious organization, The Millennium Earl, which seeks to conquer the world with its army of Akumas - mechanical demons created from human souls.

As the episode opens, Allen, Lenalee, and their comrades are on a mission to infiltrate a castle owned by the Earl, where they believe he is keeping a seal that can help them in their fight against the Akumas. However, their plans are complicated when they encounter Tyki, who is guarding the castle and is far more skilled with his sword than any opponent they've faced thus far.

What follows is a tense battle between Tyki and the exorcists, filled with flashy swordplay, explosions and supernatural abilities. Although Allen and Lenalee put up a good fight, they quickly realize that Tyki is not an opponent to be underestimated. His sword strikes are deadly, and his control over his body is uncanny - he can even change his physical form at will.

The fight is further complicated when Tyki reveals a hidden power - the ability to manipulate probability. He uses this power to perform seemingly impossible feats such as dodging attacks at the last second, repositioning himself mid-air, and even reviving himself from what appears to be a fatal blow. All of this makes him a formidable foe, and the exorcists soon realize that they need more than just their physical skills to defeat him.

As the battle intensifies, Allen and Lenalee are forced to dig deep and use all of their arsenal to gain the upper hand. In a clever move, Allen uses his Innocence - a mysterious power that allows him to summon a powerful weapon from his body - to create a massive, sword-like construct that swallows Tyki's sword and disarms him. However, Tyki is not easily defeated and continues to pose a threat to the exorcists.

Eventually, Lenalee taps into her own hidden power - her Innocence - which allows her to control gravity. With this power, she is able to immobilize Tyki and send him hurtling into the air. The final blow comes from Allen, who unleashes an incredibly powerful attack, using his Innocence to fire a massive beam of energy that incinerates Tyki.

With Tyki defeated, the exorcists are able to continue their mission and successfully acquire the seal they were after. However, they know that this is only the first of many battles they will face in their quest to defeat the Earl and his army of Akumas.

Overall, Millennium Swordsman is an intense and action-packed episode that showcases the raw power and skills of the exorcists. The fight with Tyki is one of the most thrilling battles in the series, and watching Allen and Lenalee use their unique powers and wits to defeat him is a true spectacle. For fans of supernatural action and anime, D. Gray-Man season 1 episode 16 is not to be missed.