On the trail, the Kouga approach Miya Port, meanwhile on-board the ship, Tenzen has survived Gyoubu's attack and prepares to fight back. They play a game of cat and mouse, taunting each other over events between the Kouga and Iga in the past. Gyoubu thinks back to the past, training with his father and learning the realities of battle and developing a hatred of the Iga. When Akeginu stains Gyoubu with blood, Tenzen is able to follow his movements through the ship and slays Gyoubu with his sword. Only four ninja now remain on each side. On the border bridge between Owari and Mikawa, the Kouga find the body of Gyoubu embedded within a wooden crate.