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After gaining control of Juuko, Wei started their invasion of Han in order to expand their territory to the west. On the other hand, Qin started to focus all their forces on Zhao, since they didn't have to worry about getting attacked by Wei. The soldiers that were stationed near Wei have all returned and started to participate in Zhao frontline. Qin's plan was to take down Kantan in 3 years and bring Zhao to its knees.
After hearing about the Qin-Wei alliance, Zhao reinforced their forces and the frontline between Qin and Zhao became a fierce battlefield. In this long stretched stalemate, there were 2 armies in Qin, who were showing great offensiveness. The first was Gakuka Army. Zhao forces who were facing Gakuka army were losing repeatedly and the zhao general is surprised at how strong Gakuka army is. He says, "H..How is this possible. We did get our information about Gakuka army from Shukai plains. Although it's true that Mouten did become a general and the size of their army got bigger, this is just...they are way too stronger than us!" General Mouten is seen giving commands to various forces. His talent really bloomed after becoming a general and directing 10,000 soldiers. And there was another reason why Gakuka army was able to evolve. And that was due to Lieutenant Aisen, who was recently transferred from Moubu's army. Unlike his appearance, he was a battle fanatic and the might of his forces were great. Due to this new addition, Gakuka Army finally got their hands on martial might, which was the only thing that has been missing in the army. Another army that was winning was Gyouku Hou Army. Just like Mouten, Ouhon also became a general and the fact that he had 10,000 soldiers under him enabled him to use various strategies and tactics, which made his army much sharper. And there was a strong addition to Gyouku Hou Army as well. That was Akakin, who transferred from Akou army along with 3k soldiers. Akakin ignored Ouhon's commands and decides to go deeper, to which Ouhon says to leave him alone, since he performs better when he has certain degree of freedom. Kanjou says that Gyouku Hou Army is strong enough to become part of the main force in Ousen Army. And they will only get stronger from here on out. The stalemate started to break due to these two armies and Zhao had no choice but to keep send reinforcements to face them.
However, there was the one and only force in Qin who was getting pushed back by Zhao: The Hi Shin Army. Karyoten says she knows why they are struggling and Suugen says he is sorry. Shin tells him don't be sorry and Ten says that she knew the infantry wasn't strong so we trained them well, but she didn't think it would be this bad. Shin says that it can't be helped, since that shows just how big the hole is after the death of Shousa. So Sui says no matter what they say about war, the main offense still lies within the infantry unit, who got the highest number of soldiers. If this continues, they will just keep struggling. Denyuu says it looks like the difference in strength between them and Gakuka army, Gyouku Hou army will get bigger. En thinks helping the young soldiers grow more will be the key to increasing the power of the infantry unit, but Bihei says that is expecting too much from them, when they are already fighting hard enough. Suugen calls himself pathetic and says that he didn't know Shousa was working so hard in several area without Suugen knowing. He says he had no idea he was getting this much help from Shousa. Garo says nothing will change even if you talk about someone who is already dead. Furthermore, he says unless there is a monster like help coming into the infantry unit, their problems won't be solved right away. It will take time. However, there is another reason why they are struggling so much on top of the infantry unit, and that is Kyoukai. She has been in sleeping state ever since she helped Shin in shukai plains. Even if we fight, she stays at the headquarters. Because of this, the kyokai unit just became a regular 5k squad. That is huge for the Hi Shin Army. Shin says he knows and that he will go meet Kyoukai.
Kyoukai asks Shin why he is here and Shin says he is here to check on her. Shin grabs her hand and she asks why are you grabbing my hand. Shin says he wanted to make sure if she was actually alive and he did it because of what she said before about sharing one's life force through holding hands. Shin asks what is going on and kyoukai says it's not a big deal and she just needs little more time. Shin gets frustrated and tells her that she isn't okay because of what she did for him. Kyokai says, "yes, some nerves that were vital for the flow of chi has been severed because I used the forbidden technique on you. By doing deep meditations, I'm fixing them now. It will be over soon. Although I feel sorry for bringing harm to our army by doing this, this is the fastest way." Shin asks her if she will be back to normal just like how she was before and Kyoukai tells him maybe. Shin says, "Kyoukai!" and Kyoukai replies, "I was kidding." Shin says, "Please be back." Kyoukai replies, "Leave it to me. I will...be back to normal." Shin finds her response untrustworthy. A soldiers reports to Shin that the enemy has started moving and Ten wants Shin to come back to the headquarters. Kyoukai tries to get up saying she will also go, but Shin tells her to rest up and come back as soon as possible.
Kyoukai starts meditating and she says she is almost there, but then sees a huge figure that wakes her up from meditation and she asks, "Wh..What was that just now?"
No break next week!