A chance encounter leads Biwa to her mother. The Heike take refuge in Dazaifu, but their respite is cut short.

Having discovered her purpose, Biwa returns to the Heike to witness events play out. The final clash between the Heike and the Genji approaches.

Biwa witnesses the final clash between the Heike and the Genji. In the aftermath, Biwa sets out to tell the Heike's story.