Ep. 6: Rin defends Renzo from an arrogant samurai while Manji confronts the boy's father Araya Kawakami.
Rin endures rude behavior from young Renzo Kawakami, recalling her grandfather's advice against revenge. Manji meets Araya Kawakami, who reveals past ties to the Ittou-ryuu. An arrogant samurai blames Renzo for a broken sandal, but Rin defends the boy, mentioning her Asano dojo background. The samurai mocks her and acts inappropriately, so Rin fixes the sandal and visits the Kawakami home without her sword. She tells Araya about her parents' murder two years prior. Araya recognizes her as the daughter of the couple he killed and sends Renzo away. When Rin demands an apology instead of vengeance, Araya attacks. Manji intervenes, killing Araya in a duel. Renzo returns and stabs Manji, who feigns death. Rin convinces Renzo that Manji is dead to prevent further revenge, and Manji later reattaches his severed arm.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Manji and Rin seek Master Sori's help for revenge against the Ittou-ryuu, leading to a violent confrontation.
- Ep. 3 · Makie fights Manji and rejects her past while Rin defends him.
- Ep. 4 · Rin faces Kagehisa Anotsu, who critiques her knife techniques and clan traditions.
- Ep. 5 · Manji and Rin face Eiku Shizuma, who traps Rin to lure Manji into a deadly confrontation.
- Ep. 6 · Rin defends Renzo from an arrogant samurai while Manji confronts the boy's father Araya Kawakami.
- Ep. 7 · Magatsu survives ambush and leaves Ittou-ryuu while Shira attacks Rin and Manji
- Ep. 8 · Rin and Manji confront Shira after a deceptive trap set by the Ittou-ryuu forces a violent confrontation.
- Ep. 9 · Rin navigates deception and danger while seeking passage through a guarded gate with the help of reluctant locals.
- Ep. 10 · Rin travels to Kaga while Manji seeks a pass and Shira returns to Hyakurin.