Sonsaku's sister Sonken arrives at Nanyo Academy, and is almost immediately declared interim leader and thrust into battle against assassins sent by Himiko.

Tras la posesión de Sonsaku, Chubo está débil y peligrosamente cerca de la muerte. Esto convence a Sonsaku de ir en peregrinación para recuperar su Chi y así salvar a su hermana.

When Ryomou wakes up in an eerie place linked to the nether world, she fights like hell to get back to Kyoto. Meanwhile, Himiko's plans continue to progress as Chou'un makes her way into enemy territory.