Ōoku: The Inner Chambers

While visiting Edo, a beautiful temple chief named Arikoto catches the eye of Lady Kasuga, who tries to force him into giving up the priesthood.

Arikotos wounds finally heal, and hes introduced to the other men in the Ooku, but they dont take kindly to him.

Though blissfully in love, Iemitsu is still not pregnant. Lady Kasuga finds a promiscuous man in town who bears an uncanny resemblance to Arikoto.

Iemitsu sees for herself how desperate things have become outside the castle walls. She orders immediate action to prevent a peasant uprising.

Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country.