Ep. 10: Shichika and Togame confront illusions while seeking the sword Hakari in Oushuu.

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In Oushuu, Higaki Rinne appears to Shichika as a girl and to Togame as her murdered father. Rinne reveals the next sword, Seitou Hakari, lies thirty meters underground. Togame digs until she faints, prompting Shichika to question her motives before entering Rinne’s illusion. Both characters face suppressed memories while Maniwa Ninja Houou and Pengin travel to Oushuu, anticipating Emonzaemon’s pursuit. Emonzaemon receives orders from Princess Hitei to uncover Togame’s true identity. During a battle, Rinne’s defensive questions cause Shichika to realize his fighting purpose is Togame. He returns to her, waking her from exhaustion. Togame understands Rinne’s intent and receives her father’s final words. Rinne then reveals that Kyotoryu is Shikizaki Kiki’s ultimate technique. The group departs for Owari with Hakari but encounters a critically injured Maniwa Pengin, who begs them to save Houou.