Hideyoshi, The Regent (Kanpakuhdeyoshi)

In the early summer of 1585, Hideyoshi declares his intention to become a shogun in hopes to attract Chacha and seeks help from Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the 15th shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate but rejects Hideyoshi's request. Hideyoshi next approaches the Konoe family, one of the five prominent families in the Imperial Court. Back in Osaka, Gou and her sisters reunite with Tama who was released from confinement after the Honno-ji incident. Tama tells the sisters that her anguish was eased by Christian teachings. Hideyoshi, who finally becomes the chief advisor to the Emperor, comes to see Chacha.

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