Ep. 6: Shiro duels Jiyu to free her from Yagyu Jubei burdens and Ryujoji threats
Aired on May 11, 1999
Shiro challenges Jiyu to a duel with the specific intention of releasing her from the heavy burden of assuming the identity of Yagyu Jubei. This action is also intended to protect her from being targeted by the Ryujoji clan. Following this confrontation, Jiyu encounters an assassin from the Ryujoji organization. During their interaction, the assassin reveals the history behind their conflict, explaining the origin of a grudge that has persisted for 300 years. He also details the specific goals driving the Ryujoji's actions against her, providing context for the ongoing threat she faces.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Conflict persists between Jiyu and Koinosuke as a new assassin targets Yagyu Jubei II.
- Ep. 3 · Jiyu faces new assassins who are her teachers and defeats them in a duel.
- Ep. 4 · Shiro declines clan recruitment while Jiyu discards the mysterious Eyepatch
- Ep. 5 · Mikage and husband kidnap Sai and Koinosuke to force Jiyu to surrender the Eyepatch for their release.
- Ep. 6 · Shiro duels Jiyu to free her from Yagyu Jubei burdens and Ryujoji threats
- Ep. 7 · Jubei II Defeats Assassins and Duels Shiro Over the Eyepatch
- Ep. 8 · Jiyu Rests at Shiro's House While Sai Remembers His Late Wife
- Ep. 9 · Hajime seeks Jiyu while Mikage reveals life changes at the Nanohanas party
- Ep. 10 · Jiyu is held hostage while Hajime demands the Eyepatch's power