Ep 26. Mokuren has Returned! The Menace of the Human Tree.

Flame of Recca is a Japanese manga and anime series about a young boy named Recca, who has the ability to control flames. He joins a group of ninjas to compete in an ancient tournament known as the Hokage, where the winner is granted any wish they desire.

In season 1 episode 26, titled "Mokuren has Returned! The Menace of the Human Tree," the episode picks up after a fierce battle between Recca and Mokuren. Mokuren was defeated, but not killed, and instead was placed inside a cocoon where he could regenerate. Meanwhile, Recca and his teammates continue to prepare for the upcoming Hokage tournament.

However, their preparations are interrupted when Mokuren unexpectedly wakes up and emerges from his cocoon. He has evolved and transformed into a powerful being with the ability to control trees and nature itself. He seeks revenge against Recca and plans to use the Hokage tournament as a means to exact his revenge.

As Mokuren terrorizes the city and its inhabitants, Recca and his team come up with a plan to stop him. They travel to the forest where Mokuren is hiding and engage him in battle. Mokuren is able to use his powers to control the trees and even creates a massive tree monster to fight on his behalf.

Recca and his teammates struggle to defeat the tree monster, but eventually, they come up with a plan to destroy it. Mokuren becomes enraged and unleashes even more of his powers, but in the end, Recca is able to defeat him once again using his own flame powers.

The episode ends with Recca and his teammates safely returning to the city, where they are hailed as heroes for stopping Mokuren's rampage. However, they are left wondering what other dangers lie ahead as they prepare for the Hokage tournament.

Overall, "Mokuren has Returned! The Menace of the Human Tree" is an action-packed episode filled with intense battles and impressive displays of power. It also further develops the ongoing rivalry between Recca and Mokuren, setting the stage for future conflicts.