 Hideyoshi rewards his retainers with land, castle and an increase in stipends, except for Kazutoyo who receives only a small raise. Kazutoyo suspects he is being punished for failing to save Lady Ichi. He lets Chiyo know of his anger and frustration, and contemplates leaving Hideyoshi s service. Unable to console her husband, Chiyo seeks the advice of Kazutoyo s mother. Hideyoshi s wife Nene realizes that Lady Ichi s oldest daughter Chacha has become a rival for her husband s affection.