Before the man could approach Shürei, he’s interrupted by Shöka. It is revealed that the man is Riö Hyö, the head of the Hyö Clan. Riö had taken an interest in Shürei, who reminds him of his Bara-hime. Seiran gets Ryüki to start an investigation into Riö and the Hyö Clan. Shürei and Köyü talk but are interrupted when Yüshun arrives with a letter from the Governor of Koku Province. Eigetsu, knowing that his life is coming to an end, decides to leave for Köringun village and bids farewell to Körin.