Chokkaku's Triumph! Rout of the Bandits

For his part in helping Terumasa grow into a worthy castle steward, Chokkaku is rewarded by Tachibana with a hot-spring trip for the whole family. Chokkaku is delighted at the chance to be a dutiful son — but Terumasa, knowing nothing of the plan, summons him, and he sets out late. Chokkaku travels to the springs with Terumasa, who insists on coming along, only to find that his parents have somehow not reached the inn. As he frets, he hears talk that the two may have been set upon by bandits.