Magozo fires at smoke bombs in order to make his escape. Yojiro departs before Benimaru and Kobako can properly thank him for saving Kakunojo. On the next day, while the troupe give their first performance of when Hario is introduced, Yojiro tells Sotetsu that the troupe are rather stiff with their delivery. At night, Benimaru delivers a letter to Yojiro, requesting him to see Katsu, who is unsure whether or not the earthquake is a good sign during a time of political negotiations...