It has been a week since Tenka's execution and it rains throughout the day, much to Soramaru's frustration. An outraged Iwakura, wishing that the Orochi's vessel was captured instead of executed, tells Sösei to have the Yamainu Squad keep an eye on Soramaru and Chütarö for the time being. During a training session, Sösei tells Soramaru to look outward and stand proud in order to become stronger. However, Soramaru returns home, telling Chütarö in front of Shirasu that Tenka bore the murder of their parents. Soramaru later finds Nishiki badly wounded in the woods and takes her into the shrine to recover...