Tatsuya Mikazuki, sole survivor of a legendary clan destroyed by imperial forces, lives without memories of his past. After a duel in Seiryu Town draws the attention of Ryu—a rival bound to the same tragedy—buried memories resurface. Their fierce battle reveals shared history, the fall of their clan, and a mysterious figure tied to their fate. The chapter ends with tension eased but unresolved, as both stand at the edge of old wounds and a looming future.