Yojiro visits the Village of Koma, where he has a friendly duel with Shinzaemon Tatewaki, before reporting to Lord Shoten of Koma. Tatewaki is made aware that Yojiro cut the Head of the Conqueror, but failed to eradicate its spirit. It is now up to Yojiro to seal the Head of the Conqueror. After Kakunojo Yuyama questions Sotetsu concerning their next performance as rather violent, Shiranui Kozo realizes that there is an opposite side of the story, just as Sotetsu mentions. As news of this performance reaches Jubei, he plans to end this performance before any secrets get out. After Kaishu Katsu and Kotoha enjoy a drink of sake together, H.S. Parkes arrives and presents Katsu with Sakyonosuke Kanna as his bodyguard. At night, a parade is held. Kakunojo advertises a play of revenge which will start the next day at the Stone Crane Mansion, while the rest of the troupe hand out flyers. Before Magozo can target Kakunojo in the crowd, Yojiro intercepts and chases after him. When the rest of the troupe catch up, Mogozo is cornered at a riverbank.