Ep. 12: Shichika kills guards and the Shogun after Togame dies, while Hitei is revealed as Kiki’s descendant.

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Togame dies in Shichika’s arms, expressing joy at not having to kill him and ordering him to forget her. Shichika is left grieving as night falls. Princess Hitei, revealed as Shikizaki Kiki’s descendant, warns the Shogun of a thousand-year fall before an intruder enters the castle. Shichika breaches the main gate, swiftly eliminating guards and breaking their weapons. The Shogun dispatches his best men and Emonzaemon, who wields Kiki’s swords, to stop him. Shichika systematically defeats every opponent on each floor, destroying their swords and leaving no survivors, including Emonzaemon. Upon reaching the final room, Shichika questions Hitei about her feelings for Togame. Finding she did not dislike her, Shichika spares Hitei and executes the Shogun, who ordered the suicidal sword collection, using Togame’s favorite phrase.