With the scroll now in Gennosuke's possession, he makes the decision to either engage in war or not. Episode 9: FarewellĪ surprise attack is planned by – Gyobu, Saemon, Gennosuke. Determined to make it out alive, Saemon will hold up his ruse long enough to walk out with the scroll in his hands and take vengeance for his sister's death along the way. With her dying words, Okoi tells Saemon the registry's true location. With Tousai dead and lord Teyasu's ninja scroll lost to the Iga, the plan to rip the Kouga apart unnoticed is slowly falling apart. However, when Saemon is able to get into Tsubagakure in the disguise of Yashamaru, what he sees will be the most horrible thing in his life. Episode 7: The Bloodsucking SeductressĪs Rousai pesters Okoi to find out the fighting abilities of the remaining Kougas alive, Koshiro is sent to tell Oboro that she must meet up with Tenzen. However, as the Igas return home they see Okoi, one of the listed Kouga Ten, and decide to hold her captive. The Kougas now knowing something drastic must of happen at Sunpu, decide to investigate knowing that the Igas wouldn't attack their village if there is peace coming. Saemon decides to send his younger sister, Okoi to find Gennosuke. They weren't informed about the war that has arisen between the clans.
The Kouga clan are concerned with Gennosuke stating at Tsubagakure, even they were informed about the peace treaty. However the Iga clan plans to assassinate Gennosuke and Udono during the feast. Thinking peace will soon come, Gennosuke and Udono celebrate with Oboro and the Igas. With Tenzen leading, some members of the Iga clan plan to make sure no news of the start of war spreads to the Kouga.
The Iga clan sets out to hunt down and kill Kazamachi, who has the second scroll. However, the Iga clan looks forward to the war against the Kouga clan after getting a scroll. Episode 2: Last RendezvousĪfter the death of both Ogen and Danjo, not knowing they died, Gennosuke and Oboro are planning their wedding that could unite and bring peace to the clans.
Impressed, Ieyasu declares the battle against the clans to determine the next Shogun. With Lord Ieyasu calling Ogen and Danjo - leaders of the Iga and Kouga ninja clan, to demonstrate each elite ninja own abilities.