Shirasu wounds Botan in betrayal and proclaims that he wants the Orochi to be reborn, explaining that the Fuma clansmen have been retainers for the Orochi for generations. Hirari shows up during their fight, carrying Botan away to safety. Soramaru reveals to Sösei that he is the Orochi's vessel, begging to kill him as soon as possible. However, Sösei encourages Soramaru to shed tears for Tenka's death in order to become stronger. Kitamura and Tsuchiya inform Botan and Hirari of a prison break in Gokumonjo, while Sösei, Kiiko and Zenzö Inukai arrive at Gokumonjo to deal with several Fuma clansmen...