Episode 70 of the original 1986 Saint Seiya anime series is titled "Sleep in Peace, Shun! The Last Smile" (or "Stop Fighting, Shun! The Rose of Deep Black" in alternate translations). It serves as a major emotional peak for the Sanctuary Arc as Andromeda Shun takes center stage to battle Pisces Aphrodite in the 12th and final house. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
🎬 Episode Summary
The Defeated Defense: Pisces Aphrodite uses his lethal Piranian Rose attack. This dark technique completely shatters both the Andromeda Chains and the Andromeda Cloth, leaving Shun defenseless. [1, 2, 3]
Awakening the Seventh Sense: Facing death and remembering his training under master Albiore, Shun pushes his Cosmos past its limit. He unlocks his hidden, true power without his armor or weapons. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Nebula Storm: Shun immobilizes Aphrodite with the Nebula Stream and demands he surrender. Aphrodite refuses and retaliates with the Bloody Rose, a white rose that embeds in Shun's heart to drain his blood. Shun counters by unleashing the full, destructive force of the Nebula Storm, killing Aphrodite. [1, 2]
The Aftermath: As the white rose turns entirely red, a dying Shun falls unconscious. He apologizes to Seiya for being unable to keep moving forward. [1]
The Clock is Ticking: Outside the temple, Shaina rescues Marin from Phaeton's ambush. She ensures Marin can head to the Pope's chambers to save the poisoned Seiya as Saori's (Athena) remaining time runs out. [1, 2]
