Ep 38. Tough Kindness
- August 1, 2000
After the defeat of the Death Busters, Sailor Moon and her friends enjoy a momentary respite from their battles. However, their peaceful lives are once again disrupted when the mysterious Sailor Pluto appears before them accompanied by an equally puzzling little girl.
Sailor Pluto reveals that the little girl, Hotaru, is actually the daughter of the Death Busters' leader, Professor Tomoe. Despite her demonic origins, Hotaru is a gentle and loving child who has no memory of her past. Sensing the danger that her connection to the Death Busters poses, Sailor Pluto decides to take Hotaru under her wing and keep her safely hidden away.
As the days pass, Hotaru slowly begins to bond with the Sailor Senshi, particularly Chibiusa. The two become fast friends, sharing secrets and confiding in each other. However, their relationship is soon put to the test when Hotaru's powers begin to manifest themselves in uncontrollable ways.
Desperate to save her friend, Chibiusa turns to Sailor Moon for help. Together, the two girls discover that Hotaru's power is linked to an evil force known as the Messiah of Silence. In order to stop this dark entity from taking control of Hotaru and plunging the world into chaos, the Sailor Senshi must face off against their toughest foe yet.
Tough Kindness is an emotional and action-packed episode that delves into the complex relationships between the Sailor Senshi and the people they are sworn to protect. With stunning animation and a heart-wrenching storyline, it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.