Akane dies in a trap set by Mousse and in his grief Ranma runs away. He encounters an old man who offers him magic rings that will revive Akane but at a cost of half himself. Ranma uses the rings in an ancient marriage ceremony and Akane is alive, however Ranma gave up his boy form turning him into a real girl. Ranma is adopted into the Tendo clan and Nodoka agrees to sell the Saotome home to fund the Tendo dojo and fitness center. Genma hates the changes and runs away. Ukyo and Shampoo are Adopted into the family.