Page 9: - Orochi is confronted by Kyoshiro's men during a tense indoor gathering. - Kyoshiro's group references sending Kaido's forces and yakuza code. Page 10: - Large man in floral kimono addresses retainers about Oden's revenge. - Scene references twentieth anniversary of Oden Kozuki's death. Page 11: - Orochi rants about ongoing Kozuki revenge plots and past victories. - Orochi claims personal role in Oden's death. Page 12: - O-Toko bursts into uncontrollable laughter in Orochi's hall. - Retainers fear punishment for any laughter during Orochi's presence. Page 13: - O-Toko is identified as the courtesan's kamuro and a child. - Orochi claims victory over Kozuki Oden twenty years prior. - Komurasaki is present in the hall during the confrontation. Page 14: - Orochi physically attacks O-Toko with his sword. - Komurasaki moves to shield O-Toko from the blow. - The strike produces massive impact and sends O-Toko flying. Page 15: - Komurasaki openly refuses Orochi's order to grovel. - Orochi expresses prior intention to marry Komurasaki. Page 16: - Komurasaki claims heritage as a warrior's daughter. - Orochi summons or manifests multiple dragon-headed serpents during rage. - Palace falls into broader chaos with retainers searching for O-Toko.