As Meguro and Tanpopo return to Lord Habaki they are confronted by Shira who is searching for Manji, and they divulge his location. Shira attacks the palanquin carrying Rin and carries her off and ties her to a wharf, half-submerged in a freezing lake. He then challenges Manji, to a duel to the death. As they fight, Manji realizes that Shira has attached his severed forearm, giving Shira a degree of immortality. When Manji sees Rin in the water being guarded by Renzo, Manji breaks off the fight to free her. However, she sinks to the bottom, tied to a heavy stone. Meanwhile, Anotsu and Magatsu find the wounded Shira...