Ep. 15: Samurai return to village after ship victory and prepare for tough battle with bandits.
Aired on October 9, 2004
Following the destruction of the Nobuseri's vessel, the samurai group returns to their village to ready themselves for an upcoming, significantly more difficult confrontation with the bandits. While the team focuses on preparations, personal moments of reflection occur among the members. Heihachi engages in a sincere conversation with Katsushiro, allowing for a deeper connection between the two. Simultaneously, Kambei and Shichiroji share a similar heart-to-heart discussion, highlighting the bonds and internal dynamics within the group as they face the challenges ahead.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 19 · The Mutiny