Shanaou, now knows that Kiyomori is his enemy who killed his real father. He spends time in agony sympathizing with his mother, Tokiwa who once had to become a mistress of Kiyomori. One day, Shanaou hears in Kyoto that Kiyomori is ill and he has become a Buddhist priest. Unable still to hate Kiyomori, Shanaou tries to find his uncle Shingu Juuro Yukiie in Kyoto to hear more about the Genji clan. On the way, he helps a young woman who is bothered by vicious priests. The woman turns out to be Utsubo, Shanaou’s childhood friend. After returning to Kurama, Shanaou learns military tactics from Kiichi Hogen. In Kyoto, Benkei, monk warrior, hunts swords from the Heike people to pay old scores against them. Shanaou comes to Kyoto again after finishing his training and comes to know the real reason why Kiyomori saved the lives of Tokiwa and her three sons. On that night, when Shanaou is walking on Gojo-oohashi Bridge, a large figure comes forward to stand in his way.
