Episode Overview
As Teruhi and Jinzabur? approach the capital, they are horrified to see it engulfed in flames from a Mongol assault. They encounter survivors led by Abiru Yajir?, who informs them that others are hiding in the nearby hills. Before they can strategize, a group of Mongol scouts spots them, prompting Teruhi to unleash her arrows in anger. Meanwhile, a formidable force led by the Mongol Commander, Uriyan Edei, is seen advancing toward them. As the survivors seek refuge at Aso Bay, an elderly woman motivates some soldiers to stand and fight alongside the exiles. Jinzabur?, drawing on his military experience, formulates a defensive plan. He shares wisdom from his time with Nagoe Tokaiki in Kamakura, emphasizing the importance of seeing the bigger picture in both shogi and warfare. Just then, the Mongols launch an explosive assault, but Jinzabur? and his defenders