Not knowing the truth, Enshö seeks an alliance with the other lords to overcome Tötaku. Among the lords are Sösö, Sonsaku, Enjutsu, Ryübi (who was appointed as the leader of the Shoku Army) and Kösonsan. The alliance is at the first gate of Shisui Fortress, the latter guarded by Ryofu Hösen and her army. In the darkness, Chinkyü sneaks out to seek help at the Alliance camp by telling them Chöjö's plans and Tötaku was used as a puppet while being held captive. The Alliance is not assured by Chinkyü's words despite the tears...