The puppet heir Hojo meets a mysterious priest, Suwa, who predicts he will become a hero in two years. After the Kamakura shogunate falls in 24 days due to Ashikaga's betrayal, Suwa reappears, taking Hojo to Suwa for a legendary tag game.
Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction. Tokiyuki's older brother, Kunitoki, successfully evades the eyes of the warriors loyal to Ashikaga.
Tokiyuki risks his life and wins a game of tag, defeating the enemy who betrayed his brother, their uncle, Muneshige. As soon as he arrives in Suwa, Yorishige urges him to begin his lessons and training to take back Kamakura.
Tokiyuki undergoes rigorous training to master sword techniques, aiming to reclaim Kamakura. Unexpectedly, his swordsmanship proves lackluster, revealing his true prowess lies with the bow.
Tokiyuki faces off against Sadamune in a dog-shooting competition, even though his opponent excels with the bow and possesses an almost prodigy-like eye for detail. With a large lead in points, Tokiyuki faces defeat as he gets hit.
Tokiyuki and Genba infiltrate Ogasawara's residence, aiming to steal the Emperor's Imperial Command from the warehouse. Sadamune's subordinate, Sukefusa Ichikawa, becomes aware of their clandestine operation.
Tokiyuki reigns in the new year for the first time in Suwa. As the chaos from the downfall lulls throughout the country, skirmishes still break out here and there, and another crisis knocks on Suwa's doors.
The Elusive Warriors journey to Nakayama Manor, meeting Fubuki, a strategic youth leading orphaned children after Ogasawara's forces massacred village. Fubuki allies with the warriors, guiding them to confront Ogasawara's enemy forces.
Yorishige can't see the future at times but hides this flaw. He seeks Tokiyuki's help to restore his divine powers. They try various methods to achieve this goal.
