Ep. 14: Ukyo learns of the Nobuseri war in Kanna village while samurai execute a ship infiltration trap.
Aired on September 25, 2004

Ukyo receives detailed information regarding current events, specifically noting that the Nobuseri are engaged in a conflict within Kanna village. At the same time, the samurai proceed with their strategic plan to secretly board the enemy vessel. This dual narrative highlights the escalating tensions in the region while focusing on the covert military operation underway. The characters navigate these developing situations as the samurai work to advance their objectives through stealth and careful execution of their trap against the opposing forces.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 18 · Kambei confesses to killing Amanushi's envoy to secure transport to the capital for his rescue plan.