Ep. 11: Ushimata and Fujiki uncover Irako's plot to destroy the Kogan dojo using Kengyou forces.

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Ushimata and Fujiki realize Irako uses Kengyou to destroy the Kogan dojo, with the swordplay demonstration intended to kill Fujiki. Upon returning, Kogan explodes in rage before collapsing as three Noubi dojo swordsmen arrive: Ibuki Hanshinken, Neoya Rokurobee, and Kanayoka Unryusai. They state Ushimata asked them to protect the Sensei, but Fujiki challenges them to test their skills. Fujiki then accepts a challenge from Irako, visiting the Shrine on Akiba Mountain while leaving Kogan with the three swordsmen. Meanwhile, Ushimata is ambushed in the forest by Kengyou swordsmen, killing them but suffering a cut from a poisoned metal claw. A flashback reveals Irako discovering his blind sword technique after an attack by three bandits with Iku. Instead of meeting Irako, Fujiki encounters a Kengyou man with a gun, blocking the bullet with his sword base and killing him. With the two strongest Kogan swordsmen away, Irako and Iku appear at the Kogan dojo.