In this short scene, Hiroyuki and his men discuss the situation in the capital. They have been forced to flee the city, and now they have no choice but to do so. Hiroyuki tells his men that the rebels have ignored the orders of the shogun, and that the people of the city are in danger. He tells them that the main enemy is near, and he tells them to prepare for battle. He says that the diversions will leave the city of Mishima, head through the old city of nakaizu, and then the biggest chokepoint for the rebel forces will be here. If they can't get through, they'll be surrounded. He warns them that if they don't act quickly, the enemy will surround them. They're not wearing a suit of armor, he says, and the rebels are using the same tactics as them. He reminds them that their actions are a violation of Japan's sovereignty, and they should stop fighting.