Ep. 18: Kambei confesses to killing Amanushi's envoy to secure transport to the capital for his rescue plan.
Aired on October 23, 2004
Kambei meets with the Guardians and admits that he killed Amanushi's envoy in Ayamoro's house, an act that initiated the samurai roundup. He uses this confession to convince them to take him to the capital city. Although he is traveling as a prisoner, Kambei is not without a plan to save the women kidnapped by the Nobuseri. The Guardians agree to transport him, unaware of his true intentions to rescue the captives while under their watch. This strategic move sets the stage for his covert operations within the capital.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 20 · Ukyo reveals his plan as new Amanushi while deploying samurai and targeting Nobuseri
- Ep. 21 · Kambei Overpowers Executioner as Ukyo Pardons Samurai and Frees Women
- Ep. 22 · Samurai faction deepens rift as Ayamaro reveals Ukyo's plan