Ep 9. The Sound of a Thread Snapping

In Noragami season 2 episode 9, titled "The Sound of a Thread Snapping," the story picks up with Yato and Yukine still dealing with the aftermath of their confrontation with Bishamon. Meanwhile, Bishamon remains injured and vulnerable, with Kazuma by her side to protect her at all costs.

As Yato and Yukine continue to work together to track down and eliminate phantoms, they stumble upon a young boy named Manabu who seems to be connected to the mysterious and powerful phantoms that they have encountered before. Yato is convinced that Manabu is somehow involved in the recent surge of dangerous phantoms, and is determined to figure out why.

As the three of them work together to solve the mystery, things take a turn for the worse when Manabu is suddenly taken over by a powerful phantom and begins wreaking havoc on the city. Yato and Yukine are forced to fight alongside Kazuma and Bishamon to try and stop Manabu and put an end to the threat once and for all.

During the intense battle, Yato is forced to confront some painful truths about his past and his relationship with Sekki, his regalia. Meanwhile, Kazuma's loyalty to Bishamon is tested when he becomes aware of her true intentions and must decide whether or not to stand by her side.

As the intense fight rages on, the stakes continue to escalate and it becomes clear that not everyone will make it out alive. In the end, the true nature of the phantom threat is revealed, and Yato and his allies are left to pick up the pieces and try to move forward in the aftermath.

With plenty of action, drama, and unexpected twists and turns, "The Sound of a Thread Snapping" is a thrilling and emotionally charged episode that fans of Noragami won't want to miss.