When we last left off, Date was planning a sneak attack on the head of Imagawa and was successful in luring Sanada’s group. The scene switches to Kenshin and his ever faithful sword, Kasuga. Kasuga is frustrated at why Kenshin didn’t attack Takeda, but Kenshin quickly silences her. He explains that during the fight between Date and Sanada, he felt a surge of power and joy overcame him heart. If he had fought there, he would have faced many casualties from the three way attack. He moves closer to Kasuga and she blushes intensely. He protects her and asks her to observe Oda Nobunaga.
Oppai! Oppai!
Lord Yoshimoto is seen sleeping in his carriage until one of his messenger’s brings very urgent news. Date’s group is assaulting their army from behind, and Lord Yoshimoto demands everyone protect him. Like his previous encounter, Date blows through the army and plans to have Yoshimoto’s head. Just as he is about to end it, that pesky Sanada’s group catches up to Date. Sanada demands Date stop and fight him. They make a deal, and whoever wins this fight will be the one to decide what to do with Yoshimoto. In an impressive show of lights, the two rivals begin their fight.
Manly.
MANLY!
We switch view points, and see Takeda standing around fallen enemies. In a most impressive display of physics, he uses his axe to propel himself onto a horse and runs up the castle wall with it. Here, he meets Hojo, the lord of the castle. Takeda refuses to call him lord, due to his failure of fighting alongside his troops. Takeda prepares to attack, but is ambushed by a silent ninja, Fuma Kotaro. As Fuma zips around Takeda, things look bad for him. However, with his skill he is able to predict Fuma’s moves and is able to punch him. With Fuma defeated, Hojo summons his ancestors to fight with him. Takeda easily defeats him, and claims the castle.
Before we get back to Date and Sanada’s fight, we see a short conversation between the two lovable ninjas, Sasuke and Kasuga. Kasuga is determined to take the head of Takeda, for the reason he has too much sway over her master. While going through the forest she sets off an explosive and meets Sasuke. He pokes fun at her clear disregard for her master’s orders. He asks if she wants to join his clan and she refuses. Now, we get back to the finale of the two rivals battle, but once again it is interrupted. Lord Yoshimoto, clearly not wanting to die made two other look alikes and sends them off in different paths. Date, Sanada, and Kojuro all pursue the carriages. However, on each path they are thwarted by more powerful people. They all meet up at one place and see the powerful and mighty Devil King. He has barely conscious Yoshimoto in his hands, and in the other a shotgun. The trio tense up and Oda shoots Yoshimoto.
Thoughts
This episode seemed to be a bit more serious than the first. (Which isn’t a bad thing!) We are being introduced to a few more characters, namely Oda’s crew. (Who all look very threatening! Except that kid.) Date and Sanada’s fight was extremely stunning and I love the different artstyles they used during it. I hope we can see more of that style. Looking forward to more Date and Sanada fights/FRIENDSHIP!
