With health and mental clarity returning, Hachiro finishes his training with Daisaku. As they move to liberate Kazu's prison camp, Hachiro is tested with the appearance of The Red Hand then shaken to his core with yet another betrayal and a secret that will change him forever.
As Hachiro recovers from the ambush laid by Eichi and The Red Hand, new allies help him to heal and unravel the truth about the events that led up to the betrayal at his village. Including the roles played by his former samurai brother's and fate of his mentor, Kioshi.
