Under the direct prodding of Hideyoshi, Nobushige takes Haru, the daughter of Otani Yoshitsugu, as his lawful wife. Nobuyuki is put in charge of constructing Hideyoshi's newly-planned Fushimi Castle, but things don't go smoothly. Meanwhile, Kiri meets Hosokawa Gracia and becomes interested in the Christian religion. Hideyoshi, at the height of his power, worries about the future of his son and heir Hideyori. However, old age begins to mercilessly eat away at Hideyoshi.