In this chapter, we learn that Shmoop and his gang have borrowed money to buy some catnip for themselves. They're not sure who they're supposed to be staying with, but Shmiwaka tells them that he hasn't seen his house in a long time, so they should all stay at his house tonight. Shmikita explains that the whole thing was a farce, and that they used religion to sell cats as slaves. They enlisted their feudal lords to help commit their greatest atrocity . Shmokita says that he knew they were on a hunt for their master, but the more he learned about it, the harder he was to tell them. He says that his father, jan forest, was a missionary in the area, and they thank him for this day. They also thank him because he was the one who found out that Shimokita was Hiroshi, despite his change in appearance. They all agree that they can't kill him, because the old man won't allow it. Shmookita says he's going to forge some logs, but only if they and his friends kill the whole villainous gang. He's using up all of his stock of logs, and Shmiaka says that smoke is "purple" the color of his death. They decide to join forces to stop the evil plot from leaving these borders, and to protect Nora Chiyo and his family from the evil gang. Shmop says that they'll never forget that they saved his life. They are "iswear" , and will protect Norachiyo, his family, and Hiroshi's house .