The night before the great battle, Orochi orders the destruction of the Sunny along with some bridges across the country to block Akazaya samurai's allies from their rendezvous. Disappointed, the group of samurai still sets out for Onigashima with the memory of their beloved lord, Oden, in their hearts. However, 41 years ago, Oden was not respected by everyone.

Oden transforms the wild land of Kuri into a habitable region and is made Daimyo over it. Then he meets Kawamatsu the Kappa and the two Minks, Dogstorm and Cat Viper, who become his followers like the others. Kin'emon and the other vassals are scolded by Yasuie when they try to steal money from him, and they begin reforming themselves for their lord Oden.