Hideyoshi rewards his retainers with land, castle and an increase in stipends, except for Kazutoyo who receives only a small raise. Kazutoyo suspects he is being punished for failing to save Lady Ichi. He lets Chiyo know of his anger and frustration, and contemplates leaving Hideyoshi's service. Unable to console her husband, Chiyo seeks the advice of Kazutoyo's mother. Hideyoshi's wife Nene realizes that Lady Ichi's oldest daughter Chacha has become a rival for her husband's affection.
—Emmanuel Valerio