Ep. 18: Sasuke delivers a kimono to Osen while Soueki faces political turmoil and Hideyoshi's wrath

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In 1585 at Oozaka castle, Imai Soukyuu loses his tea master role to Soueki. Hideyoshi pursues Ochacha, now 15, who submits to him for power. Kato Kiyomasa brings a Tsujigahana kimono to One, who gives it to Sasuke for Osen. While Hideyoshi assaults Ochacha, Sasuke shares a loving night with Osen. Months later, Soueki receives the name Sen no Rikyuu from priest Kokei Souchin. He suggests poisoning the emperor, angering Hideyoshi, who stabs him. Soueki pledges loyalty, and they plan the assassination. In January 1586, during the act in Soueki's golden tea room, the emperor acknowledges Hideyoshi, who spares him. In February, a dying Araki Doufun asks Sasuke to find his son. Sasuke accepts a Korean ritual tea stand as payment for this task.