Gabimaru and Sagiri's group cross paths with Yamada Asaemon Genji, who takes a dim view of Sagiri's involvement in the present matter. Meanwhile, Yamada Asaemon Tenza tries to find a way off the island along with his charge, Nurugai.
Rokurota, the Giant of Bizen, attacks Gabimaru and Sagiri's party. Meanwhile, Chobe and Toma's paths cross with another party's while they look for sustenance in the mountains.
Mei attempts to explain something very important to Sagiri party in the forest. Shion tries to explain how he interacts with the world to Nurugai. A mysterious servant of the Tensen tries to explain why Aza Chobe and Toma shouldn't escape.
Chobe brings new abilities to bear as he faces the Tensen's servants. A secret of Mei's is revealed to Gabimaru, hardening his resolve to fight and opening him up to a new perception of the world.