After the death of both Ogen and Danjo, not knowing they died, Gennosuke and Oboro are planning their wedding that could unite and bring peae to the clans. However, the Iga clan looks forward to the war against the Kouga clan after getting a scroll.

The Kougas now knowing something drastic must of happen at Sunpu, decide to investigate knowing that the Igas wouldn't attack their village if there is peace coming. However, as the Igas return home they see Okoi, one of the listed Kouga Ten, and decide to hold her captive.

At a lighter time before the disintegration of the no-hostlities pact, talk of an arranged marriage stirred the clans, but could one marry a spouse that they have known to be their enemy?