Tenshoin and Kazunomiya spend days praying for the safety of Iemochi who is in a difficult position in Osaka castle. To prepare for the war against Choshu, Iemochi orders Katsu in Edo to come to Osaka, however Iemochi falls ill before he arrives. Upon hearing Iemochi's illness, Tenshoin sends a doctor to Osaka, but he falls even more ill. After asking Katsu to look after Tenshoin and Kazunomiya, Iemochi passes away.
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