Karyuu discovers she has been manipulated by Black Jyuuzou, the ruthless leader of assassins responsible for the massacre of her family. After a brutal confrontation with a vengeful survivor from her past and the tragic loss of Uzume, Karyuu is forced to confront the cruel cycle of the shinobi world. Devastated by these revelations, she decides to leave her old life behind and embark on a new journey with Kikka.