Ep. 41: King En recounts Shouryuu's early reign struggles against Atsuyu's rebellion in Gen province.
Aired on July 26, 2003
King En narrates events from his initial years as ruler to Rakushun and Yoko. Shouryuu, twenty years into his reign, learns of a rebellion led by Atsuyu in Gen province, where Atsuyu seized power from his father. Despite Gen's prosperity, perceived royal neglect prompted Atsuyu to act urgently as flood season approached. The taiho Rokuta is captured to serve as a bargaining hostage. He is detained by a young man he knew years ago, who was raised by the youma Kouya. Rokuta shares his imprisonment with Lady Ribi, a minister appointed by Shouryuu to monitor the situation closely.
Episodes
- Ep. 37 · Yoko captures Shoukou while rebels face provincial army siege and Asano dies seeking aid
- Ep. 38 · Yoko Reveals Her Royal Identity Amidst the Imperial Army's Arrival
- Ep. 39 · Suzu and Shoukei reveal their connection to the queen while Yoko secures military allegiance and arrests rivals.
- Ep. 40 · Seishin delivers letters to Hou and Kyou, changing Gekkei's mind and sparing Shoukei
- Ep. 41 · King En recounts Shouryuu's early reign struggles against Atsuyu's rebellion in Gen province.
- Ep. 42 · The Eastern Sea God and Western Vast Sea, Chapter Two
- Ep. 43 · Atsuyu fears flooding while Rokuta finds Genkai and Kouya kills prisoners
- Ep. 44 · Shouryuu infiltrates Gen army, Atsuyu surrenders then dies, Kouya spared
- Ep. 45 · East Sea God and West Vast Sea: A Recap of Past Events