Shu and Nabuca enter into a mock battle, wooden stick versus sharp knife. However, the match ends due to Shu's reckless style of combat. Two unknown assailants later invade the battleship and try to assassinate Hamdo. Though Hamdo is able to shoot down one of the assailants, the other one escapes and uses Boo as collateral to prevent Nabuca from shooting. The assailant is then attacked by Shu, allowing Boo to break free and stab his hand, and enabling Nabuca the chance to shoot him in the chest. Shu is troubled upon seeing Nabuca fire a bullet at the assailant in the head right in front of him. All troops are to travel through a sandstorm to recruit more women and children from a nearby village.