That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7: Hinata confronts Rimuru Tempest

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7, titled Holy and Demonic Clash, was released on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Nippon Television in Japan. The episode revealed the twisted nature of the Seven Days Clergy, as they knowingly led the Paladins to battle Rimuru through deceitful words.

Their actions also caused a misunderstanding between Rimuru Tempest and Hinata Sakaguchi, thus preventing a peaceful resolution through communication. Compared to the first six episodes, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 was a fresh breath of air, which delved into action.

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 highlights: Hinata observes Rimuru's nation

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 begins with Rimuru Tempest recalling his first battle against Hinata Sakaguchi. He wonders what the girl will do next. Elsewhere, Hinata is seen camping in the Jura forest with her subordinates.

The episode delves into a mini-flashback, revealing how her comrades caught up to support her on the perilous mission. Hinata warns them that they will have to deal with a Demon Lord. Since she angered him, it's her battle, not theirs. However, they joke around, refusing to leave her side.

The flashback continues as Hinata reaches the Jura Tempest's neighboring nation, the Kingdom of Blumund. They observe how the kingdom has prospered, much like Engrassia. Hinata and others realize the Demon Lord, Rimuru's influence over the Kingdom.

Hinata tries Japanese cuisine in Blumund (Image via 8Bit)

While traveling through the streets of Blumund in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7, Hinata Sakaguchi notices a ramen shop, something she never dreamed of seeing in this world. She hurries to the store and orders a bowl of Ramen.

Hinata understands the strong influence of Rimuru in Blumund's food culture, which has plenty of Japanese cuisines. Not only she but her Paladin comrades delight themselves with the food they never experienced.

After eating to their heart's content, Hinata and her group enter the Great Forest of Jura, the road that connects to Jura Tempest. While it's notorious for being treacherous for the adventures, the Paladins are pleasantly surprised to see the ornate road.

Hinata and her team, as seen in the episode (Image via 8Bit)

During their journey, they meet two goblins, who welcome them as adventurers and inform them about the nation's rules and regulations. Hinata observes the kingdom and realizes Rimuru has truly lived up to his words of creating a nation, where human beings can co-exist with monsters.

At night, they hold a meeting. Hinata tells her comrades that she will try to come to a peaceful resolution with Rimuru by apologizing. However, if it fails and he still wishes to duel, she will oblige. However, the thought still bugs her as to why Rimuru wants to fight her.

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Soei reports to Rimuru about Hinata's current status, while the Seven Days Clergy influence Great Paladins to attack Rimuru

Soei, as seen in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 (Image via 8Bit)

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 switches the location to Rimuru's castle, where Soei informs him that Hinata's team will arrive at Tempest in the evening. Benimaru feels the Western Holy Church's leader may be creating a diversion to draw attention to herself.

Rimuru considers this a possibility and asks about others' positions. Soei and Benimaru inform him about the strategies but worry about the Paladins' strength. Following that in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7, Renard and other Paladins are seen entering the Jura Forest.

The Seven Days Clergy summons Renard (Image via 8Bit)

A flashback reveals the Seven Days Clergy asking Renard to eliminate Rimuru Tempest. They also falsely accuse Hinata of betraying them and lying to them about Veldora's awakening.

The clergies also plant doubt into his mind, saying that Rimuru must have put a spell on Hinata to do his bidding. As such, the only way to see whether Hinata truly works for Rimuru is by trying to end the slime's life. Renard buys into their lies and proceeds with his forces.

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The Paladin vs. Team Reborn begins, Hinata and Rimuru arrive at the battlefield

Back to the present, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 shows Renard asking his troops to siege the town. At that moment, Shion's Team Reborn ambushes them. The Crusaders wonder whether Hinata has sold them out.

On the other side of the spectrum, Soei informs Rimuru about the ongoing battle. The slime, unaware of the real situation, concludes that Hinata has chosen to fight. He also falls into the trap set by the Seven Days Clergy.

Elsewhere, Hinata receives a call via magic from her trusted comrade Nicolaus, who informs her about the Three Battlesages secretly participating in the Falmuth Civil War. He also tries to warn her about the Seven Days Clergies before the call drops.

The Crusaders, as seen in the episode (Image via 8Bit)

At that moment, Hinata observes Renard's presence in the woods, so she hurries to the location. On the other side, Rimuru Tempest decides to go to the battlefield and check the situation. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 then showcases Paladin's plight against Shion's team.

Although the Crusaders attack them, the goblins with their heightened regenerative powers prove far stronger. Shion senses an opportunity for victory, so she sends Gobwa and Gobzo as reinforcements. Rimuru pleasantly observes Shion's team gaining ascendency in the combat.

Hinata meets Rimuru in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 (Image via 8Bit)

As for Hinata's team, they shockingly discover the Crusaders losing. The Western Holy Church's leader also wonders why Renard and Garde are there. Suddenly, she notices Rimuru and his squad.

Hinata feels the slime truly seeks a duel. On the other side, Rimuru also notices the girl's arrival. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 episode 7 ends with Rimuru Tempest and Hinata Sakaguchi finally confronting each other.

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