With a thunderous roar of Cosmos, the 12 Saints ignited their lives. A massive explosion of light filled the Underworld. When the dust settled, the Wailing Wall was shattered, revealing the path to Elysium. The 12 Gold Saints were gone, leaving only their empty Gold Cloths as a testament to their ultimate sacrifice.
The Sacrifice of the 12 Gold Saints at the Wailing Wall is one of the most iconic moments in Saint Seiya history. Here is the story of that ultimate stand in the depths of the Underworld. The Barrier of the Wailing Wall With a thunderous roar of Cosmos, the 12
Just as hope seemed lost, a miracle occurred. The souls of the Gold Saints who had perished during the Sanctuary arc and the battle against Poseidon began to stir. Shaka, Mu, Aiolia, Milo, and Dohko were already at the wall, but they were not enough. The 12 Gold Saints were gone, leaving only
Aiolos stepped forward, drawing the Golden Arrow of Sagittarius. He explained to the young Bronze Saints that to make the sun shine in the Underworld, they would have to give their lives. By focusing all their remaining Cosmos into the tip of Aiolos' arrow, they would create a miniature sun—a blast of pure solar energy. The Barrier of the Wailing Wall Just as
Suddenly, the seven remaining Gold Cloths—including those of Gemini, Sagittarius, and Aquarius—flew through the dimensions of the afterlife, arriving at the Wailing Wall. In a blinding flash of gold, the spirits of the fallen Gold Saints returned to don their armor one last time. All stood together: Mu of Aries Aldebaran of Taurus Saga of Gemini Deathmask of Cancer Aiolia of Leo Shaka of Virgo Dohko of Libra Milo of Scorpio Aiolos of Sagittarius Shura of Capricorn Camus of Aquarius Aphrodite of Pisces The Final Spark
No human could pass through it. No god could break it. Only the light of the sun—something that had never touched the depths of hell—could pierce its darkness. The Return of the Souls