In the Light of Dawn The Koga begin their assault on the Iga village itself, but are continually repelled despite their superior numbers. From observing the Asura ninjas' behavior, Ryoko surmises that they only have a very short battery life and must be constantly recharged. Ittoki and Ryoko decide to head out to scout for recharging station while Kirei stays behind and reluctantly sends a warning to Suzaku. Meanwhile, at NSC headquarters, Tokisada is able to defeat Karajishi and his men while Kousetsu escorts Yumika back to the village. Shione and her team then arrive and arrest Karajishi, having caught a team of Koga ninja attempting to dispose of Goshgawara's body under his orders. Back at the village, Ittoki and Ryoko attempt to sabotage the charging station but are stopped by Himura, only for Kirei to intervene and destroy the charging station herself, having finally decided side with Ittoki. With the charging station destroyed, the Koga have no choice but to retreat. However, Karajishi activates a secret system implanted inside Kousetsu to mind control her and take Yumika hostage in an attempt to find the secret Iga Ninja Core. Yumika attempts to talk down Kousetsu, but is apparently stabbed and killed by her. Ittoki and his friends arrive too late and find Yumika dead while a catatonic Kousetsu is apprehended.