Chō of the Ten Swords Shishio meets with a subordinate, Hoji, to discuss their next course of action. When Hoji disagrees with using the Ten Swords against Kenshin, Cho, a member of the group, learns of Kenshin's failed attempt to receive a new weapon from Seiku and goes after his father's final katana. Cho threatens Seiku and his wife Azusa into revealing that the katana is housed in a temple, taking their son Iori hostage. While initially going to convince Seiku, Misao learns about Cho's actions and sends a message through Okina's network...