Ep. 3: Kambei assists Kanna trio as Kirara's crystal chooses him, leading to an encounter with entertainer Gorobei.
Aired on July 10, 2004
Kambei resolves to aid the Kanna trio, having been selected by Kirara's dowsing crystal. Following a conflict with Ukyo's men, the wounded Katsushiro and the humbled Kikuchiyo meet Gorobei, a boastful street performer. Gorobei dares Katsushiro to participate in his arrow game, which involves shooting at his forehead. As a former samurai, Gorobei successfully catches the arrow, allowing it to graze his skin just before impact. This display of skill highlights his background and confidence after the preceding battle. The group's path intersects with this entertainer, marking a significant moment in their journey as they navigate the aftermath of the violence and the strange choices made by the crystal.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Villagers seek samurai to protect Kanna from the mechanized Nobuseri bandits
- Ep. 2 · Rikichi and Komachi recruit Katsushiro and Kikuchiyo to rescue Kirara from Ukyo.
- Ep. 3 · Kambei assists Kanna trio as Kirara's crystal chooses him, leading to an encounter with entertainer Gorobei.
- Ep. 4 · Kambei and Gorobei defeat Ayamaro's assassins before facing Kyuzo
- Ep. 5 · Kirara and a samurai seek aid, meeting skilled but pacifist Heihachi.
- Ep. 6 · The Imperial Envoy Murdered and Samurai Blamed in Palace Incident
- Ep. 7 · Kambei seeks Shichiroji's help at a lawless inn while Ukyo pursues them.