Possessed Shiro explains that he is Taiko Daiyu and has been waiting for Shiro to replace Hajime because Shiro is the best swordsman in the country. Mikage says that she will fight Shiro, they both leave fighting. Jiyu follows.
In the forest Shiro and Jubei fight. Sai find Mikage by a tree and despite his hatred for doctors takes her to one. Sai then runs to the forest to find Jiyu.
Jubei is on the ground and sweating. Shiro knows that she's getting weak and will continue fighting little by little until she is completely overwhelmed.moreless