Ousen and his battered army returned to Atsuyo while he contemplated how to restore his army. However, as his army had been truly demolished, this was no simple task. Sou’Ou, who had left Ousen’s army without permission, returned to receive his punishment, but Ousen let him return to his previous position without uttering a word. Incidentally, Sanshuu also returned at some point. Sou’Ou reports to Ousen and Shinshou, a 5,000 man commander, that Kanyou is an a frenzy over the family register and that the Gyoku Hou, Gaku Ka, and Hi Shin Unit are having their size increased. Shinshou wonders if they’re going to be tasked with taking down Riboku, but remarks that the only one who can do that is Ousen. They only lost because of Seika and their power was kept secret, but there can’t be more hidden forces like that. It’s now 1 loss, 1 win between the two generals, and Shinshou states that Ousen would win the next battle 8 or 9 times out of time. Ousen says no, he will win 10 of 10 times. (Nah, I’d win.) Sou’Ou doesn’t seem convinced, but Ousen says he isn’t feigning strength and can slay Riboku whenever he wants because Riboku has a massive weakness. Sou’Ou asks why he didn’t exploit that weakness in the last battle, but Ousen says it’s because Riboku had already launched that direct attack before Ousen could notice that weakness. Sou’Ou gets pissed about Ousen’s flippancy about the situation and reminds him that Akou and Denrimi died because of that direct attack. Ousen agrees and says that for the time being, they will mourn Akou and Denrimi while keeping watch over what Qin and the other kingdoms are doing for now.
At the Hi Shin Unit, En is shocked that he’s being made a 5,000 man commander and doesn’t want to accept it. Shin light-heartedly tells him this is a good thing, but En reminds him that a 5,000 man commander is one step below general. Shin has worked hard, spilled his blood, and killed numerous enemy commanders to become a general, so it doesn’t make sense for En to become a 5,000 man commander when he’s done nothing at all. Shin says that En has done plenty to build up the HSU in Shin’s stead. En always listens to the soldiers complaints, leads the units when necessary, makes sure the unit stays together as they move around. En handles all of the support roles so Shin can continuously look forward, so the promotion is well earned and deserved. Everyone then turns their attention to the newly-appointed general Kyoukai whose men are celebrating while all the old hands say it feels weird. Kyoukai starts teasing Shin that her path to becoming a great general under the heavens has finally begun. Ten comments on how the Hi Shin Unit has grown large enough to produce a second general like Akou or Denrimi from the Ousen army. If the HSU continues growing, it will require more generals which will mean either a new general will be brought in or En will be the next to be promoted.
Bihei asks if they know where they will be fighting next year. Shin remembers that the attack on Han is top secret, so he just says he doesn’t know. Shin remembers Ouhon talking about how there hasn’t been a battle that actually toppled a kingdom since the seven kingdoms were formed. Shin remembers the faces of the people he met in Han and thinks to himself that he will be bringing Han to ruin with his own hands… He snaps out of and goes to celebrate Kyoukai’s promotion with her.
No break.
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