Episode Title:
River of Mercy.
Episode Description:
In a flashback, Tenzen is seen talking to the young Ogen after the attack by the Kouga. With the knowledge of the reason for the cancellation of the truce, Gennosuke realizes that it will not end until one side wins or loses. Saemon, disguised as Tenzen, enters the Kouga compound and tells Akeginu that Kagerou is on a bridge nearby and takes her with him on the pretext of killing Kagerou. Meanwhile the real Tenzen arrives at the compound. Akeginu visciously attacks Kagerou, but at the last minute, Saemon restrains her and she is killed by Kagerou. A short time later, Ofuku's retainers confront Saemon, disguised as Tenzen on the bridge.
