Ep. 3: Sasuke becomes Soeki's disciple and witnesses Nobunaga's continental ambitions

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Sasuke admits his deeds to Soeki, who reveals Murashige already knew because Soeki provided the Araki Kourai. Soeki demands the bowl's return and accepts Sasuke as his disciple. Sasuke visits Azuchi Castle, admiring its design before meeting Nobunaga, who shares his goal of unifying Japan and invading the continent. Later, Sasuke drinks tea with Hashiba using a bowl gifted by Nobunaga from Komogai. Hashiba asks about a banquet hosted by Mitsuhide to celebrate his appointment to oversee the Kinki region. At the event, Akechi Hidemitsu insulted Nobunaga, prompting Sasuke to challenge him until Mitsuhide intervened and forced an apology. Mitsuhide justified Nobunaga's behavior through his ideals and loyalty. He then brewed tea with a standard round kettle instead of the Hakkaku Nobunaga gave him, leaving Sasuke puzzled by this deviation.