Following on from the tragic death of Kasius, Seiya's former foe turned ally, Aiolia has awakened from his mind control at the hands of the holy father. He warns Seiya, Shun and Shiryu of the task ahead. They must face the gold saint of Virgo their most formidable foe ever and the closest to the level of God. Meanwhile Ikki has arisen from his restorative sleep. His cloth a new he is ready to be a symbol to his people on death island...