Chapter Summaries

Shirou learned that Gudako’s full name was Emiya Gudako and wondered whether she might be his daughter from a parallel world. He recognized how deeply damaged her mental state was and questioned whether Chaldea or her parents had done anything to help, but Gudako said her parents were not there.

• Shirou asked Gudako for her full name, and she told him she was Emiya Gudako.
• Shirou wondered if Gudako was his daughter from a parallel world, then reasoned that her ahoge differed from Artoria’s.
• Shirou noticed Gudako’s mental state was severely abnormal and believed it had worsened after she joined Chaldea.
• Shirou asked whether Gudako’s parents were at Chaldea and whether the organization had psychologists or gave its staff time off.
• Gudako corrected Shirou’s pronunciation of Chaldea and said her parents were not there.

Shirou questioned Musashi about Gudako’s family and learned that Gudako’s mother taught her Baji Quan, making him fear the consequences of his connection to Gudako. He then threatened to take back the sword he had planned to give Musashi, leaving her stunned.

• Shirou asked Musashi about her relationship with Gudako and Gudako’s mother.
• Musashi said Gudako’s mother taught her Baji Quan, and Shirou feared that Gudako might be his daughter from a parallel world.
• Shirou reassured himself that Gudako’s family from other worlds could not reach him, though he worried that Illya and the others might appear.
• Musashi teased Shirou for asking so many questions about Gudako.
• Shirou said he would no longer give Musashi a sword, and Musashi was stunned.

Shirou struggled to hide his identity as Gudako’s father while comforting her, and Musashi realized she had interrupted a private moment. Musashi left Shirou and Gudako alone.

• Musashi trembled after Shirou teased her about a sword he had not actually forged for her.
• Shirou softened when Gudako asked him not to be harsh and insisted he should not call him Grandpa.
• Shirou told Gudako to call him “old man,” and she said it reminded her of calling her father Dad.
• Shirou stroked Gudako’s cheek and allowed her to call him “old man” affectionately.
• Musashi realized she was a third wheel and left Shirou and Gudako alone.

Shirou introduced himself as Sengo Muramasa, a Saber-class Servant, and searched the forge for a sword for Musashi. Gudako found an ominous demonic blade, which Shirou rejected as a failed attempt at forging a sword that could sever karmic bonds.

• Musashi called for the two samurai to practice swordsmanship with her, and Shirou and Gudako went into the forge.
• Shirou told Gudako that Sengo Muramasa was the name of his Spirit Core and that he was a Saber-class Servant sent by Alaya.
• Shirou asked Gudako to help find a sword he had forged for Musashi.
• Gudako pulled out an ominous sword, and Shirou urgently told her to put it down.
• Shirou explained that the blade could cut iron but had failed to achieve his goal of severing karmic bonds.

Shirou gave Musashi a sword, lifting her spirits after she had lost hope of finding a suitable blade. Musashi resumed training Sanada Izou and Muto Nagahide, eager to test her new weapon on them.

• Shirou handed Musashi a sword as she prepared to train the two men.
• Musashi joyfully thanked Shirou and Gudako, then embraced Gudako.
• Musashi called Sanada Izou and Muto Nagahide to continue their sword training.
• Sanada Izou and Muto Nagahide grew nervous as Musashi prepared to teach them with her new sword.

Shirou gave Musashi a powerful sword and trained her, then discussed the Holy Grail and the Heroic Spirit Swordmasters with Gudako. The group decided to investigate nearby Tsuchi City, a prosperous city that might be a target.

• Shirou gave Musashi his sword and warned her that its demonic energy could taint her.
• Gudako teased Shirou, so he made Musashi practice swordsmanship with him for nearly an hour.
• Shirou questioned Gudako about the Holy Grail and learned she suspected this situation was connected to one, though it differed from a Singularity.
• Shirou used his map to point out Tsuchi City and reasoned that the Heroic Spirit Swordmasters might target cities.
• Musashi explained that Tsuchi City was bustling and had nearly a hundred thousand residents.

Gudako and her companions chose Tsuchi City as their next destination to stop the Heroic Spirit Swordmasters. After entering the city, Shirou learned that its residents dismissed the danger as an urban legend and trusted the samurai lords to protect them.

• Shirou, Gudako, and the others decided to head to Tsuchi City.
• Sanada Izou recalled how Musashi had overwhelmed him during their sparring, while Musashi said she had used only thirty percent of her strength.
• Sanada Izou and Muto Nagahide helped the group enter Tsuchi City without trouble.
• Shirou's group asked city residents about recent events and found that they treated the Heroic Spirit Swordmasters as an urban legend.
• The residents said the samurai lords would protect them, prompting Shirou to earnestly tell the samurai to protect the citizens.

Gudako and her companions explored the unfamiliar city and met Tamamo no Mae, who invited them to her establishment. Before they could go, Kiyohime appeared and threw herself at Gudako, declaring her the person of her destiny.

• Gudako, Musashi, and the others admired the Castle Keep and discussed gathering information there.
• Tamamo no Mae introduced herself as Geisha Tama and invited the group to visit her establishment.
• Musashi asked whether Tamamo no Mae had dango, while Gudako cautioned that children were with them.
• Kiyohime pounced on Gudako, called her the person of her destiny, and asked her to whisk her away.

Kiyohime claimed Gudako was her fated person, and she and Tamamo no Mae quarreled over her. Shirou proposed a contest to decide who would get to spend time with Gudako, leaving Gudako embarrassed and Musashi exasperated.

• Kiyohime declared Gudako her fated person and begged to be taken away with her.
• Tamamo no Mae told Kiyohime to return home, while Kiyohime refused and asked for Flammable Water.
• Shirou stepped between Kiyohime and Tamamo no Mae, then proposed a best-of-three contest for Gudako’s attention.
• Gudako covered her face in embarrassment, while Musashi urged Shirou to stop encouraging them.

Gudako stopped Musashi and Tamamo no Mae from fighting over her and prepared to rest after their attempt to gather information failed. Back at Tamamo no Mae’s residence, she encountered Kotaro, while Tamamo no Mae objected to Gudako staying the night.

• Gudako used Musashi’s sword sheath to pin down Tamamo no Mae and Kiyohime, then scolded Shirou for encouraging their fight.
• Shirou projected Gwent cards and claimed he had seen many eras and played with VR equipment.
• Gudako told Tamamo no Mae and Kiyohime to behave, and Tamamo no Mae gave candy to Afeng and Asuke before leaving with the samurai.
• Shirou suggested finding an inn because they would not gather useful information that day.
• Kotaro rushed up to Gudako and called her Master.
• Tamamo no Mae confronted Gudako at her residence for coming there to sleep.

Gudako reunited with Kotaro in the inn, where he explained Chaldea’s dangerous situation. When Shirou and Musashi sensed an attack in the city, they prepared to face the monsters and any Heroic Spirit Swordmaster among them.

• Gudako brought the exhausted Kotaro to Tamamo no Mae and reassured him before he reported Chaldea’s situation.
• Kotaro asked about Musashi and Shirou, and they introduced themselves and discussed their unusual identities.
• Shirou and Musashi sensed an enemy approaching despite the absence of a blood moon.
• Gudako told Shirou and Musashi to investigate while Kotaro protected her and the others.
• Shirou arranged to flank a possible Heroic Spirit Swordmaster as Musashi held the front.
• Musashi fought the night’s monsters and called out a Heroic Spirit Swordmaster.

Musashi fought the Heroic Spirit Swordmaster until her opponent revealed herself as Archer Inferno, Tomoe Gozen. Shirou recognized Tomoe and wondered why she looked familiar as the confrontation continued.

• The Heroic Spirit Swordmaster attacked Musashi with flames and arrows, but Musashi defended herself and destroyed the surrounding monsters.
• Musashi mocked her opponent for hiding her identity while Shirou readied his sword and shield.
• The opponent approached and introduced her taboo name as Archer Inferno.
• Musashi asked for the name of the body, and the opponent identified herself as Tomoe Gozen.
• Shirou lowered his shield and recognized Tomoe Gozen, questioning how she had become this way and why he knew her.

Shirou and Musashi confronted Archer, a Heroic Spirit Swordmaster who had been holding back, and prepared to fight her. A second attacker joined the battle, leaving Musashi confident that she and Muramasa could stop both enemies.

• Shirou recognized Archer and criticized her for using her bow to slaughter civilians.
• Archer admitted she had been holding back and tried to retreat, but Shirou blocked her escape.
• Archer opened her crimson eyes and attacked Shirou under the light of the moon.
• An Assassin-class Servant threw a shuriken at Shirou, who dodged it.
• Musashi charged Archer with her twin blades and declared that she and old man Muramasa would prevent their enemies from escaping.

Shirou and Musashi chased the fleeing Heroic Spirit Swordmasters after Musashi’s thrown sword missed its target. They cornered a petite ninja in an alley, where she prepared to escape past Shirou.

• Musashi threw Shirou’s sword at Inferno, but only cut off a strand of her hair before the sword lodged in the bricks.
• Shirou scolded Musashi for throwing his swords and refused to forge more for her.
• Shirou and Musashi discovered the Heroic Spirit Swordmasters had fled in separate directions and pursued one of them.
• A petite ninja entered an alley and realized Shirou and Musashi had surrounded her.
• The ninja blocked their shuriken and chose to try breaking through in Shirou’s direction.

Shirou and Kotaro tied up Assassin, but she easily escaped and mocked their poor technique. After Shirou challenged her to demonstrate a proper binding, she ended up tying herself into a bundle and realized he had tricked her.

• Shirou tried to bind Assassin, and Kotaro corrected his knots before tying her up himself.
• Assassin easily freed herself and scolded Shirou and Kotaro for their poor binding skills.
• Shirou challenged Assassin to show them how to tie someone up properly.
• Assassin followed Shirou's instructions and accidentally tied herself up again.
• Assassin realized Shirou had set her up.

Shirou and his companions interrogated the captured Heroic Spirit Swordmaster Assassin, who revealed her names and why she had spared Tsuchi City. She remained bound and hostile as Shirou continued questioning her.

• Shirou, Musashi, and Kotaro discussed how they had captured and tied up Assassin, while Tamamo no Mae complained about her presence.
• Gudako asked Assassin for her names, and Assassin identified herself as Paraiso and her vessel as Mochizuki Chiyome.
• Shirou asked what a Heroic Spirit Swordmaster was, but Assassin refused to answer.
• Shirou commented on Assassin’s revealing outfit and asked why she had not burned Tsuchi City; she replied that the city had a use.
• Shirou noted down Assassin’s answer, and she accused him of tricking her before he asked about the Heroic Spirit Swordmasters’ objective.

Shirou interrogated the captured Assassin about the plan to sacrifice Shimousa Province, then kept her awake through the night. The next morning, Musashi walked in on Shirou tormenting Assassin.

• Assassin declared that Satan, once Lucifer, planned to destroy Shimousa Province as a living sacrifice through the sorcerer.
• Shirou rejected the plan and questioned Assassin, but she claimed she knew nothing about the other Heroic Spirit Swordmasters.
• Shirou ordered Musashi to cut Assassin down, prompting Assassin to panic and offer more information.
• Shirou continued questioning and tormenting Assassin throughout the night, leaving her nearly in tears.
• Musashi entered the inn in the morning, saw Shirou and Assassin, and apologized for interrupting.

Shirou tried to clear up Gudako’s misunderstanding about his encounter with assassin, but Musashi’s comments only made Gudako more suspicious. He followed Gudako through the streets, where Musashi caught up with them.

• Shirou’s button and Gudako’s reaction led her to apologize to Musashi for doubting her, while still believing Shirou had behaved improperly.
• Kotaro suggested Shirou had interrogated assassin for information, but Musashi’s added remark made Gudako suspicious again.
• Gudako left the inn, and Shirou followed her despite her refusal to speak to him.
• Shirou warned Gudako that monsters could appear even in broad daylight, but Musashi arrived before he could explain further.

Shirou and the others encountered Yagyu Dan no Kami leading a large force of samurai, and Shirou defeated him in a clash of Sword Qi. The chapter ended with Shirou confronting Dan no Kami after he looked toward Gudako.

• Musashi suggested that the group follow the crowds gathering in the deserted streets, and Gudako agreed.
• Shirou recognized Sanada Izou and Muto Nagahide among nearly five hundred marching samurai and identified their superior as Yagyu Dan no Kami.
• Yagyu Dan no Kami dismounted and recognized Musashi, then began a clash of Sword Qi with Shirou.
• Shirou gained the upper hand and blocked Dan no Kami when he turned his gaze toward Gudako.
• Shirou shouted, "What are you looking at?"

Shirou confronted Yagyu Dan no Kami for drawing Gudako into their sword duel and forced him to back down without an apology. Gudako saw through Shirou’s attempt to impress her, leaving him pleased but short of ideas.

• Shirou blocked Yagyu Dan no Kami’s path and demanded that he apologize for involving Gudako in their clash.
• Yagyu Dan no Kami threatened to use the court’s authority against Shirou and Gudako.
• Shirou warned that the samurai could not overpower him and invoked the possibility of a peasant rebellion.
• Yagyu Dan no Kami softened his tone, and Shirou withdrew after accepting the chance to de-escalate.
• Gudako praised Shirou, then pointed out that his show of strength had been too deliberate.