In this chapter, we are introduced to the "high priest" of shinden, who is also known as "Nankobo Tenkai" or "The High Priest of the North." Tenkai is the man who served as an advisor to Tokugawa Ieyasu, and he is the one who opened the door to Ashina's house. Ashina is a member of the Ashina clan, and she is known for her wicked ways. She is also the mother of Dohaku, a black man who is the "mirror image" of Ashina. Tenkai and Dohaku are both 107 years old. The priests who spoke with Tenkai are gone, and the other priests are gone as well. As he is about to leave, he hears that the enemy are approaching. He goes to find them, but they have already left.