Ep. 16: Samurai prepare for Nobuseri attack resulting in Gorobei's fatal explosion and death

Samurai forces brace for an assault by the remaining Nobuseri, who are desperate following the loss of their ship. When the attack finally arrives, tragedy unfolds at the climax. Gorobei attempts to deflect incoming bullets from a Nobuseri attacker, but one projectile strikes close enough to cause a lethal explosion that engulfs him. This injury proves fatal, and Gorobei subsequently dies, leaving his comrades to mourn his loss. The narrative focuses on the intense confrontation and the personal cost of the battle for the samurai group.

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