: Suwa Yorishige decides that Tokiyuki must move beyond just escaping and hiding by learning how to attack. They choose archery because Tokiyuki’s father, Hojo Takatoki, was fond of the sport, and Tokiyuki already has some basic proficiency.
: Yorishige realizes that Sadamune is a master of archery. In a risky move, he decides that Tokiyuki should learn the "Dog Shooting" technique by observing and interacting with Sadamune directly while remaining undercover. : Suwa Yorishige decides that Tokiyuki must move
: The chapter is set in 1333 , shortly after the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, establishing the early stages of Tokiyuki's path to revenge. Where to Read was fond of the sport