Old rivalries resume at Kawanakajima as Sanada Yukimura battles Date Masamune and Takeda Shingen squares off against Uesugi Kenshin. Meanwhile, the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi seeks ultimate domination in order to unify Japan.

Under attack from all sides, Date Masamune is at a severe disadvantage without his strategist. Meanwhile, Takeda Shingen and Sanada Yukimura are on the move and preparing to outflank Toyotomi.

Uesugi Kenshin faces Maeda Toshiie's invading army! Meanwhile, in the north, Date Masamune prepares to engage Katakura Kojuro, but finds one more obstacle in his way.

Sanada Yukimura encounters someone he thought was long dead. Meanwhile, Keiji’s contemplation of the past leads to a decision, and Mori Motonari and Takenaka Hanbei conclude their negotiations.

When Date’s path is blocked by Uesugi, he has a chance to reflect on the history he shares with Katakura. Meanwhile, Toyotomi prepares to invade Shikoku, and Sanada realizes that time is running out.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi takes on Chosokabe's seafaring fortress, the Fugaku. Meanwhile, Sanada is compelled to stray from his mission once again, and Keiji reunites with his aunt and uncle in Kaga.

While traveling to Osaka, Date encounters both Kai and Takeda. Meanwhile, Sanada is still shaken by Oyamada's death, but presses on to Satsuma in order to carry out his mission.

Keiji reflects on the long history he shares with Toyotomi. Meanwhile, Sanada is allowed an opportunity to get to know Miyamoto and Shimazu better, and also gains some surprising insight into Mori.

Unaware of each other's identities, Date and Chosokabe clash! Meanwhile, Mori plots to further his own agenda while playing ally to Toyotomi - but Toyotomi and Takenaka have plans of their own.

As Date and Chosokabe adjust their plans to attack Osaka, Mori plots to attack Toyotomi from the west. Meanwhile, Takeda and Uesugi attempt to outmaneuver Toyotomi in the east.

Sarutobi and Kasuga run into trouble after making their way into Osaka Castle. Meanwhile, Mori unleashes the true power of his mobile fortress, much to Sanada’s alarm.

Battles are raging all across Japan! As Date faces off against Toyotomi at Odawara Castle, Sanada fights Mori’s mobile fortress. Meanwhile, Katakura finally gets his showdown with Takenaka.