Yoichi, Kagome, Chihaya, and Ayame arrive at the Saginomiyas' residence and cross the river surrounding the castle using a makeshift raft. Ukyō orders Sakon to chase Yoichi's group away, which she reluctantly accepts. Yoichi's group enter the castle and meet Sakon, who reveals her brother's plan to marry Ibuki. When they refuse to leave, she orders her maids to shoot at them; Yoichi protects his group by blocking the bullets with his bokken. Sakon's use of sleeping gas backfires and causes her maids to fall asleep...