Early 1587, Hideyoshi, as the chief minister of the Imperial Court, orders his retainers to advance his troops to Kyushu. Gou is impressed by Hideyoshi's adopted son, Hidekatsu, who can voice his own views indifferent to pleasing Hideyoshi. Meanwhile, Hatsu falls in love at first sight to a handsome man, but is shocked to learn that the man is Tatsuko's brother, Kyogoku Takatsugu known to be disreputable. Hideyoshi finally expresses his love to Chacha.
