Ep. 9: Masa rescues Matsu and deals with police investigation while Sachi arrives in Edo
Aired on June 11, 2010
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Masa rescues Matsu and carries him to Ume's tavern while police investigate a burglary at Ootsuya's. Investigating officer Yagi retrieves the tags and returns them to Masa, but Ichi warns him to stay away from Yagi. Meanwhile, Masa's younger sister Sachi runs away from home to avoid an arranged marriage and joins Masa in Edo. He attempts to send her back home, but she refuses to leave.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Ume recounts Souji's escape from a Chuugoku gang while Masa recovers at Souji's house.
- Ep. 6 · Senkichi repays debt while Sengorou approaches Edo and Denshichi faces fatal consequences.
- Ep. 7 · Souji warns Ichi about Bakuro gang remnants while Masa faces a ronin duel challenge.
- Ep. 8 · Matsu Investigates Stolen Tickets and Becomes Captive
- Ep. 9 · Masa rescues Matsu and deals with police investigation while Sachi arrives in Edo
- Ep. 10 · Otake warns Masa about Ichi while Yagi shares memories of Yaichi and suspects Ichi is Seinoshin
- Ep. 11 · Five Leaves kidnaps Kanou heir, revealing his illegitimacy and prompting Ichi to release him.
- Ep. 12 · Yagi shares the tragic Saegusa family story with Ichi, leading to a fatal confrontation with Jin.