Having escaped Kenkin Station, the Kotetsujyo heads for Kongokaku, the Shogunate's fortress. However, the people on the Kotetsujyo quickly turn against Ikoma and Mumei and attempt to drive them off the train. Having been thrown into her leadership position, Ayame lacks the power to subdue them...

As the Kotetsujyo nears Yashiro station it becomes obvious it has suffered a major attack recently. Mumei meets with an old aquaintance which puts her in an odd mood. The growing food shortage forces the group to take risks in in order to advance.