Ep. 17: Jin concludes a life he had hoped to spare in this second verse
Aired on September 23, 2004

This installment, identified as Verse 2 of the narrative arc, focuses on the character Jin. The central event involves Jin taking a life that he had previously wished to save. The summary provided by the source material is brief, highlighting this specific tragic action as the primary plot point for this segment. No additional context, character interactions, or setting details are included in the available information. The focus remains strictly on the outcome of Jin's decision regarding the individual he intended to spare, marking a significant and somber moment in the story's progression.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Mugen confronts violent memories while a pirate plots and greed causes betrayal
- Ep. 14 · Mugen seeks vengeance against the pirate after discovering his malicious intentions
- Ep. 15 · The shogun's most beautiful ninja provides Mugen with an unforgettable night while Fuu overindulges in food.
- Ep. 16 · Mugen, Jin, and Fuu separate after a fight and face new challenges
- Ep. 17 · Jin concludes a life he had hoped to spare in this second verse
- Ep. 18 · Fuu trades her sword for graffiti while Jin and Mugen face new challenges.
- Ep. 19 · A charlatan deceives hidden Christians while Fuu bonds with the Sunflower Samurai
- Ep. 20 · Fuu, Mugen, and Jin encounter a blind traveling musician who senses their emotions.
- Ep. 21 · Jin masters the Way of Water while a woman's sorrow ends and Mugen exchanges an assassin's final gift.