The old woman, named Sumako, is enjoying her new life now with Akiyuki and the Hiruken. Nakiami and Yango stay in a cave until a snowstorm lets up. Kagisa threatens Kanba for his life if he does not continue to perform experiments on Azami. Akiyuki, with the Hiruken, goes with Sumako to deliver several letters to local residents, but it seems that the mail is filled with grievances and bad tidings. Fusa is upset to find out that Ryuzo has been harboring Nazuna in his care. After Haru is molested by Kagisa, Sukkaki purposely leaves the keys inside the prison cell as a ruse for Haru to escape. Nakiami and Yango finally arrive at their home village, just to be welcomed by the new chief, the former's younger sister Kujireika.