Asahi and Sawa reach the Asakura Temple and meet Rinko, who claims to be the granddaughter of the host, actually sent by Jin and has murdered the host to take over the temple. She offers them accommodation in abandoned cottage. At Nue headquarters, Jin questions the captured revolutionary Seiji, foster son of Dr. Ijichi Todoroki, about the contents of Makoto's notebook. Meanwhile, the very ill Makoto is collecting three hidden clues to the whereabouts of a treasure to fund the overthrow of the Tokugawas. Sawa takes Asahi to the local school where she enjoys the company of other children and is watched over by the teacher Oikawa...