Kitty's showdown with the villain that has been making her trip to Japan as miserable as possible, happens here! Can she survive and be back in time to join the Astonishing X-Men?!

The clan of the Path of Destiny await Kitty Pryde’s return as they intend to take the sword Ginrei from her. As Kitty arrives she demands the release of the dragons, but then discovers that they have already been released by her doppleganger. Also, The Silver Samurai is still very much alive and ready to take on Shadowcat one last time. Plus, Lockheed must bid farewell to the one he loves.