Ep. 22: Samurai faction deepens rift as Ayamaro reveals Ukyo's plan
Aired on November 27, 2004
Tensions rise among the samurai as one member departs the group, exacerbating existing divisions. The situation deteriorates further when Ayamaro discloses Ukyo's intentions to the remaining members. With five samurai now assembled, the group must determine their subsequent course of action amidst the growing conflict and uncertainty surrounding their leadership and future strategies.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 23 · Kambei and allies depart Firefly House to wage war on the capital while Katsushiro confronts Ukyo's arsonists.
- Ep. 24 · Katsushiro and villagers prepare for battle while Kambei organizes travel to the capital
- Ep. 25 · Kambei and the samurai assault the capital while Katsushiro and Heihachi prepare explosives.
- Ep. 26 · The remaining samurai engage in the final battle, with only three surviving the conflict.