Nagato's private actions caused Toranaga's plan to go wrong, which also resulted in Nagato's death.The death of Nagato changed the whole process, and his body was sent to Edo to wait for the funeral before handling Toranaga.As they approached Edo, Toranaga seemed confused and avoided John's comfort.Mariko gave the two previous books to Toranaga, allowing John to regain his freedom.

John was freed but weighed down by concern for Mariko's fate.After arriving in Osaka, Ishidou excitedly reported Toranaga's situation to Mrs. Luoye. Although Mrs. Luoye was worried about the changes that might occur due to the funeral, her worries had not yet been relieved.Later, Shitang expressed his true feelings to Mrs. Luoye, hoping to strengthen their alliance through marriage.

John met Father Martin while shopping on the street. Father Martin enthusiastically helped him solve his troubles.Later, Father Martin asked John about his future plans, and John stated that he would retrieve his companions, recapture his ships, and then take Portugal's place.But Father Martin did not take this to heart. He came to Edo this time to convey two messages to Toranaga.

The first was the hope that Toranaga would fulfill his earlier promise to build a church within Edo Castle.The second was Father Martin showing that he would still support Toranaga even if the people of Edo lost hope in him.Father Martin suggested that Toranaga and Madam Luoye form an alliance to attack Shitang.Toranaga seeks Hiromatsu's opinion, and Hiromatsu thinks this is possible since Toranaga's real enemy is Ishidō.

Toranaga asked Mariko if Luoye was willing to form an alliance, and Mariko said that Luoye was more worried about the successor.Even so, Toranaga still thinks Luoye wants to kill him.Frustrated by the death of his son, Toranaga made a major decision and asked all military commanders to sign a pledge to go to Osaka with him to confess their crimes and to behave in an orderly manner.