Gabimaru, a ninja member of a clan of assassins, is sentenced to death. He claims to have nothing to tie him to life, yet no method of execution manages to end his life. His meeting with Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, who seems to be investigating him, will change everything.

The condemned criminals are gathered on the beach to prepare for the expedition to Shinsenkyo, but first, they must reduce their numbers.

Rokurota starts to cause serious problems for Sagiri and Gabimaru, and now they must think of a strategy to defeat him!

Chobe and Toma encounter people unlike any they've ever encountered before. Gabimaru and Sagiri's party finally meet people who live on the island.

Chobe brings new abilities to bear as he faces the Tensen's servants. A secret of Mei's is revealed to Gabimaru, hardening his resolve to fight and opening him up to a new perception of the world.

Mu Dan confronts Sagiri's party and reveals shocking truths about the island's true nature.