Ep. 10: Nobunaga's final tea, Hideyoshi's theft, and the escape of key figures amidst the Honnoji Incident.
Nobunaga brews tea with his blood for Hideyoshi before Mitsuhide assaults the temple. Hideyoshi steals art while Shimai Shoushitsu and Kamiya Soutan flee with the Narashiba. Hideyoshi plants explosives from Soueki but is spotted by Yasuke, who kills his accomplice. Mitsuhide allows civilians to exit, hiding Hideyoshi among them. Sasuke rushes to Honno due to anxiety. Nobutada flees Myokaku temple to Niji castle with regents and the imperial prince. Mitsuhide pauses fighting as the imperial group leaves. Nagamasu considers suicide but assists Nobutada, then escapes disguised as a woman. Sasuke sees Akechi troops in Kyoto, confirming the rebellion, and heads to the burned Honno. He meets Nagamasu there, and they are attacked by Mitsuhide's men. Yasuke rescues them, giving them masterpieces found on Hideyoshi's associate. Nagamasu and Sasuke keep one piece each, while Nagamasu orders Yasuke to deliver the rest to the Oda clan.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Sasuke attempts to capture Fukuyou Castle using crude pottery and deception tactics.
- Ep. 7 · Soueki and Sasuke observe Mitsuhide's desperation while Nobunaga plans his imperial ascent in January 1582.
- Ep. 8 · Tokugawa Ieyasu attends Nobunaga's banquet while Mori Terumoto targets Takamatsu castle.
- Ep. 9 · May 1582 Sasuke receives a valuable bowl while Nobunaga plans war and refuses court titles.
- Ep. 10 · Nobunaga's final tea, Hideyoshi's theft, and the escape of key figures amidst the Honnoji Incident.
- Ep. 11 · Yasuke hunts Nobunaga's killer while Sasuke offers prayers and Nagamasa seeks refuge.
- Ep. 12 · Sasuke informs Hideyoshi of Kiyohide's decision while Mitsuhide maneuvers for power.
- Ep. 13 · Mitsuhide realizes betrayal as Hideyoshi's superior forces approach Kyoto for a decisive clash.
- Ep. 14 · Akechi Mitsuhide faces betrayal and death amidst the siege of Sakamoto Castle.