An escape plan devised by Toracho to escape the threat, he discusses the assassination attempt on Blackthorne with Yabushige and reveals Ishido's involvement.Toracho escapes Osaka with Lady Mist and Blackthorne, but is attacked along the way and seeks the refuge of the Black Ship.

Tiger Chief negotiated with the captain and proposed a deal in exchange for the captain's help.At the regency meeting, Tora Naga resigned from his position in the Prefectural Government, preventing Shitang from deposing him.The priests gave Blackthorne's books to the Tiger Chief, who decided to pass on Blackthorne's knowledge to his men.Finally, Tiger Chief declared Blackthorne his banner, marking the beginning of a new alliance between them.

In order to save Toracho, Buntaro sacrifices himself to allow the crew to escape Osaka.Blackthorne suggested seeking refuge on the Black Ship, and Captain Tiger negotiated with the captain and proposed a deal.Hu Chang resigned from his position in the Judging House, leaving Shitang unable to remove him.The priests gave Blackthorne's book to the tiger leader, who asked Blackthorne to impart knowledge to his men.The Tiger Chief declares Blackthorne his banner, marking the beginning of a new alliance between them.