Yorishige tells Tokiyuki there are times when he cannot see the future. Since many rely on his reputation and power as a god, he must keep this shortcoming hidden. He asks Tokiyuki for help, and together, they try every idea, one by one, in hopes of restoring Yorishige's holy power.

"Hoshina and his army decide to retreat from Kawanakajima after hearing what Tokiyuki and Saemontaro Shinomiya, a Suwa Sect warrior, had to say. But Kiyohara is evil and crafty – he won't let this slide without a fight."