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S01E03: The Onslaught of War

The Iga clan sets out to hunt down and kill Kazamachi, who has the second scroll. With Tenzen leading, some members of the Iga clan plan to make sure no news of the start of war spreads to the Kouga.

Overview

The story takes place in the year 1614. Two ninja clans, Tsubagakure of the Iga and Manjidani of Kouga, battle each other to determine which grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun. The deadly competition between 10 elite ninja from each clan unleashes a centuries-old hatred that threatens to destroy all hope for peace between them.

Episodes

Destiny

S01E01 Destiny

April 12, 2005 10.0 24 min
With Lord Ieyasu calling Ogen and Danjo - leaders of the Iga and Kouga ninja clan, to demonstrate each elite ninja own abilities. Impressed, Ieyasu declares the battle against the clans to determine the next...
Last Rendezvous

S01E02 Last Rendezvous

April 19, 2005 10.0 24 min
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 Onslaught of War

S01E03 The Onslaught of War

April 26, 2005 10.0 24 min
The Iga clan sets out to hunt down and kill Kazamachi, who has the second scroll. With Tenzen leading, some members of the Iga clan plan to make sure no news of the start of...
The Horned Owl

S01E04 The Horned Owl

May 3, 2005 10.0 24 min
Thinking peace will soon come, Gennosuke and Udono celebrate with Oboro and the Igas. However the Iga clan plans to assassinate Gennosuke and Udono during the feast.
The Surprise Attack

S01E05 The Surprise Attack

May 10, 2005 10.0 24 min
The Kouga clan are concerned with Gennosuke stating at Tsubagakure, even they were informed about the peace treaty. They weren't informed about the war that has arise between the clans. Saemon decides to send his...
Longing in the Rain

S01E06 Longing in the Rain

May 17, 2005 10.0 24 min
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...
The Bloodsucking Seductress

S01E07 The Bloodsucking Seductress

May 24, 2005 10.0 24 min
As Rousai pestifers Okoi to find out the fighting abilities of the remaining Kougas alive, Koshiro is sent to tell Oboro that she must meet up with Tenzen. However, when Saemon is able to get...
Cage of Blood

S01E08 Cage of Blood

May 31, 2005 10.0 24 min
With Tousai dead and lord Teyasu's ninja scroll lost to the Iga, the plan to rip the Kouga apart unnoticed is slowly falling apart. With her dying words, Okoi tells Saemon the registry's true location....
Farewell

S01E09 Farewell

June 7, 2005 10.0 24 min
With the scroll now in Gennosuke's possession, he makes the decision to either engage in war or not. However, with being attacked by Koshiro and the other deadly ninjas, Gennosuke may have a hard time...
Divine Mandate

S01E10 Divine Mandate

June 14, 2005 10.0 24 min
Two woman who hate each other and a little boy could possibly be linked to why the Iga and Kouga hate each other this moment..
On Their Own

S01E11 On Their Own

June 21, 2005 10.0 24 min
Gennosuke returns the scroll to the Iga and issues a challenge that if they attack the Kouga village they will annihilated. The people left can travel to Sunpu and join them. Tenzen accepts the challenge
Remembrance

S01E12 Remembrance

June 28, 2005 10.0 24 min
After blinding Gennosuke, Saemon chases after Hotarubi who misleads him by making him follow her butterflies. A battle disrupts between the two.
A Swarm of Butterflies

S01E13 A Swarm of Butterflies

July 5, 2005 10.0 24 min
Saemon, now having the appearance of Nenki, begins to confront Hotarubi. As the Kouga ready themselves to continue on to Sunpu, Tenzen knowing they can not wait for Nenki and Harutobi, leads the Igas across...
Fallen Flower

S01E14 Fallen Flower

July 12, 2005 10.0 24 min
As the rest of the Igas cross the sea, Tenzen makes an advance towards Oboro, leaving Koshiro torn between his master and the clan leader. With all the confusion this makes for the perfect opportunity...
Reckoning

S01E15 Reckoning

July 19, 2005 10.0 24 min
Still on the sea, Gyobu uses his art to move around freely to take care of the remaining Iga, but Tenzen proves to be a toilsome foe to kill.
First Impressions

S01E16 First Impressions

July 26, 2005 10.0 24 min
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?
Wandering Hearts

S01E17 Wandering Hearts

August 2, 2005 10.0 24 min
As the Kogas continue their journey to Sunpu, Oboro's hawk flies by carrying a scroll. While two ninjas pursue the hawk, Tenzen makes his move only to find something he did not expect.
A Dawn Without Light

S01E18 A Dawn Without Light

August 9, 2005 7.0 24 min
As Hyoma and Koshiro battle, it is revealed that Hyoma was Gennosuke's mentor teaching him how to use his ability.
Conspiracy

S01E19 Conspiracy

August 16, 2005 9.0 24 min
Oboro and Akeginu discovers the lifeless bodies of Hyoma and Koshiro. Thinking that Koshiro was killed by Hyoma, Akeginu repeatedly stabs the already dead body of Hyoma.
River of Mercy

S01E20 River of Mercy

August 23, 2005 10.0 24 min
Akeginu vows revenge on Kagero after Tenzen reveals that Koshiro was killed by Kagero's breath.
With All Her Heart

S01E21 With All Her Heart

August 30, 2005 6.0 24 min
Kagero sets out to kill Oboro, after telling Gennosuke that she killed her wanting gratitude. She however gets caught in a trap caused by Tenzen.
The Haunted

S01E22 The Haunted

September 6, 2005 10.0 24 min
Oboro issues out a challenge to draw Gennosuke out from hiding. Meanwhile, with Kagero captive Tenzen tortures her with needles. Gennosuke finally arrives.
Emancipation

S01E23 Emancipation

September 13, 2005 10.0 24 min
With Tenzen defeated, Gennosuke carries Kagero away. However wanting to be with him she tries to kill him with her poisonous breath. Oboro's eyes are finally open.
Requiem

S01E24 Requiem

September 20, 2005 10.0 24 min
The last battle between the Kouga and Iga, determining who will inherit the title of Shogun. Oboro and Gennosuke face each other for the last time.

Cast

Inori Minase
Inori Minase
(voice)
Reina Ueda
Reina Ueda
(voice)
Tasuku Hatanaka
Tasuku Hatanaka
(voice)
Yui Horie
Yui Horie
(voice)
Takuya Kirimoto
Takuya Kirimoto
(voice)

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