At Kyoshou (許昌), Sousou is having a council meeting with his generals. Kakouen is asking what is their stance on Ryuubi, to which Sousou replies he's the enemy. Kakouton believes that they need to amass more in strength to make Sousou's ambition a reality, to which, the possibility of harassing the Tengyokuyai's power. However, Jyokou, now serving under Sousou, disagrees, saying that such power is too dangerous. Shiba-i leaves the council, and meets with his disciple Kakuka Virsago...