As Rin makes her way to Kaga, living off the land. Meanwhile, Manji encounters a man who offers to help him obtain a pass and at the same time comes across Magatsu. Shira returns to Hyakurin and Shinriji, saying that he is looking for Giichi, but soon leaves. Immediately, they are attacked by Kinuka and the Ittö-ryü who were led there by Shira. They capture Hyakurin and kill Shinriji when he comes to her aid. Later, they savagely beat, torture and rape Hyakurin, seeking information about the mugai-ryü...