While Ryüki unsuccessfully tries to invite the head of the Hyö Clan to some tea, the fake Döshu waits for Eigetsu to die or Yögetsu to appear. Ensei heads to Sekiei Village ahead of Shürei and meets up with Seiran in the village. Seiran refuses to accept the sword Kansho from Ensei, telling him that until everything is over, he is to keep it by his side. While Shürei and company formulate a plan to infiltrate the Jasenkyö hideout, a tired and normal clothed Ryüren shows up in their camp. Körin gets help from Shüren, enabling her to be reunited with her special person.