Ep. 13: The Attack
Aired on September 25, 2004
The conflict commences as the Nobuseri advance toward the village. Samurai and farmers engage in final preparations to defend their settlement against the incoming threat. This segment marks the beginning of the confrontation, highlighting the tension and readiness of the defenders as they brace for the impending assault on their home.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · The samurai rescue Kikuchiyo while facing a Nobuseri ambush and a traitorous spy.
- Ep. 10 · Kambei divides the group into three parties to evade the Nobuseri while heading to Kanna Village.
- Ep. 11 · Samurai discover missing villagers and hidden rice while preparing for battle against the Nobuseri.
- Ep. 12 · Samurai debate the traitor's fate while Kikuchiyo joins as the seventh member
- Ep. 13 · The Attack
- Ep. 14 · Ukyo learns of the Nobuseri war in Kanna village while samurai execute a ship infiltration trap.
- Ep. 15 · Samurai return to village after ship victory and prepare for tough battle with bandits.
- Ep. 16 · Samurai prepare for Nobuseri attack resulting in Gorobei's fatal explosion and death
- Ep. 17 · Katsushiro and Kikuchiyo reflect on past events after losses