Kenichi feels uneasy about how he should express his feelings to Miu. After Kisara hears of Takeda's defeat Tsuji Shinnosuke is sent to kill Kenichi, however he invites him to join his gang instead. When Kenichi refuses and debunks his way of thinking, Shinnosuke challenges him to a fight.

Rivals from another dojo break into Ryōzanpaku to challenge their masters, but only with Kenichi and Miu present at the moment, they end up having to confront them by themselves.

The gang leaves with Honoka to a special summer spot.

Niijima puts his master plan to create his personal legion in motion.

Eager to have a rematch with Miu, Kisara and her crew set for the school, but Kenichi discover her intentions and decides to stand in her way to protect the play.

Kenichi finds himself in dificulties against Seigfried, until he starts to put into practice all of the fruits of his training.

During his fight with Kenichi, Hermit's tragic past is revealed.

While training in the mountains, Kenichi gets lost but is rescued by a mysterious man named Ogata Ishinsai, and receives from him a tempting proposal that could change his destiny.