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Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga's gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village.

After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.

Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's custody.

Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.

At the summer festival, Taichi meets with Kohei again after not seeing each other for a long time; the two of them finally talk about what's on their minds.

Taichi makes a decision about his life, and at the same time, he and Kohei come to a point where their lives will no longer cross paths.

Taichi has new ideas about the future after expanding his horizons, but this also creates a barrier between him and Kohei.

Taichi learns of Kohei's ambition and begins to think about his future when he meets someone on the road.

Maya's aggressiveness threatens Taichi, and Kohei's cooking skills impresses Taichi and his grandfather.

Maya, a girl with the same condition as Kohei, comes into the picture, and this makes Taichi a little concerned.