Eigetsu is helping the ill villagers, but is lured away by a cloaked man who looks identical to the deceased Döshu. Flashbacks to Eigetsu’s past are shown. In the present, Eigetsu awakens tied up inside of a cave after being beaten. After seeing the man again, Eigetsu immediately realizes that he is not Döshu. Körin runs away determined to find Eigetsu. Shürei’s group with Shüei as her escort arrives in Korin but are denied entry. Luckily, Ensei and Shö Sai force the gate open and the group makes camp inside...