Tokiyuki Hojo, the rightful heir to the regent who rules the Kamakura shogunate, is a kind boy with a heart of gold who dislikes conflict, even though he's the son of a warrior.

Takauji Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction; Tokiyuki's older brother, Kunitoki, successfully evades the eyes of the warriors loyal to Takauji.

Tokiyuki risks his life and wins a game of tag, defeating the enemy who betrayed his brother, their uncle, Muneshige; as soon as he arrives in Suwa, Yorishige urges him to begin his lessons and training to take back Kamakura.

Tokiyuki spends his days undergoing strenuous training to perfect his sword techniques, something he's told to do to take back Kamakura for himself.

Tokiyuki faces off against Sadamune in a dog-shooting competition; his opponent excels with the bow and possesses an almost prodigy-like eye for detail; with a large lead in points, Tokiyuki faces defeat as he gets hit.

Tokiyuki and Genba sneak into the Ogasawara's residence and successfully infiltrate the warehouse where the Emperor's Imperial Command is kept; Sadamune's subordinate, Sukefusa Ichikawa, catches on.